THE SCRAPPING OF THE USS MENHADEN (SS-377)
 
The USS Menhaden (SS-377) in Bangor, Washington, prior to being towed to Everett for scrapping.
 
(Image Courtesy of Donald Lyle, EM2(SS), Menhaden, 1968-71)
 
The USS Menhaden (SS-377) being scrapped in Everett, Washington, 1988. Looking on is E. C. "Gunner" Rhue, who was a member of the Menhaden Commissioning Crew in June, 1945.
 
Another view of the Menhaden being scrapped.
 
(Photos Courtesy of Eldridge C. "Gunner" Rhue, GM2(SS), Menhaden, 1945-46)
 
The devastation continues.
 
A Sad Sight!
 
Pitiful, Just Pitiful!
 
(Photos Courtesy of Bill "Stretch" Osberg, FTG2(SS), USS Segundo (SS-398), 1962-66)
 
Note: Shortly after these photos were taken, the Menhaden flooded and sank alongside the pier before the salvage operation could be completed.