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Charles Momsen
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Charles Bowers Momsen, nicknamed "Swede", was born in Flushing, New York. He was an American pioneer in submarine rescue for the United States Navy, and he invented the underwater escape device later
Charles Momsen
Charles Momsen
V-5 crewman A. L. Rosenkotter exits the submarine's forward escape trunk wearing a "Momsen lung" during the submarine's sea trials in July 1930.[citat
V-5 crewman A. L. Rosenkotter exits the submarine's forward escape trunk wearing a "Momsen lung" during the submarine's sea trials in July 1930.[citation needed]
Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (left) reads a letter of commendation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to several members of the USS S
Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (left) reads a letter of commendation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to several members of the USS Squalus salvage unit in his Navy Department offices, September 16, 1939. Commander Momsen is second from left.
The General Board of the U.S. Navy in November 1947. From left to right: Colonel Randolph M. Pate; Admiral Walter F. Boone; Admiral Charles H. McMorri
The General Board of the U.S. Navy in November 1947. From left to right: Colonel Randolph M. Pate; Admiral Walter F. Boone; Admiral Charles H. McMorris; Admiral John H. Towers; Rear Admiral Momsen; Captain Leon J. Huffman; Commander Lee; and Captain Arleigh Burke
USS Momsen
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USS Momsen is an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer in service with the United States Navy. Momsen is the 26th destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class to be built by Bath Iron Works. She
Charles Momsen
…Momsen died of cancer on May 25, 1967. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The 42nd Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Momsen is named in his honor. Momsen Hall, the 75-man Bachelor Officer Quarters at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros Island…
USS Momsen in 2006
USS Momsen in 2006
Momsen starboard bow view
Momsen starboard bow view
Momsen transits the Pacific Ocean
Momsen transits the Pacific Ocean
Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Oman, February 2011
Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Oman, February 2011