I suspect that the "H" shaped widget is there to keep any cans from breaking the glass in the event of turbulent movement of the boat. Also, the smaller can opener is a P-38, while the larger version is the P-51. Fun fact, the Australian Army still use that type of can opener, modified with a spoon on the end. It's called a "FRED": Field Ration Eating Device, or F'ing Ridiculous Eating Doohicky.
Along with those items already mentioned you have to remember that just about everyone was issued a military pocket knife back then. I have one with U.S. markings and another with U.S.M.C. markings. There is a can opener on that thing.
I only really noticed the inflection until it was mentioned here @@USSCod Public speaking is brave and making one take videos is fun. It feels like we are there on the tour.
70s era Submariner here. During our qual process, were were indeed taught that the air salvage system could be used to deliver some sort of nourishment in the event of an extended rescue. We were told it would be in the form of sort of hot soup. Never heard of the pink substance you mentioned. Also, in our case, the were no "emergency rations" formally stowed about the ship. At least not in my torpedoroom. Unless,....you counted the cans of mixed nuts we commandeered from the wardroom ;)
I was an ARMY REMF in Vietnam. I always kept extra food in my cargo pockets in case we got left at an LZ or got hit and would get hungry staying up all night.
Ha ha, USS Ranger 1968, AQ2 VA-56. You made me remember, I was part of a working party for an UNREP. ONE OF THE BOXES HAD THESE BIG CANS OF MIXED NUTS. I “diverted “ that box and my shop had mixed nuts for weeks. Thanks for the memories.
I always got volunteered to help unload food from the TAK. Mixed nuts were a prize to regular sailors. Sometimes you could make a deal with a cook for a can as well. 1972 USS Simon Lake AS-33
We never got to use salvage air food port but we were trained about it. We were told to dump the first portions out because the pipes had antifreeze in them and do not kill yourself.
I really enjoy your channel, even though I am an Army retiree. Retired in 1994, and still have a couple of P38 can openers. I'm a military history buff, all countries and branches of service. Thanks Paul, keep the great content coming.
It called a p-38 can opener or know as a John wayne by the usmc. Often times sailor and military personal would attach the can opener alongside there dog tag. Also they would include one with your box of c ration.
As a kid I knew a ww2 sub vet that served on the uss Dace during the battle of Leyte gulf. He talked about bug juice, it was a cool aid like powder they would drink. He also was a plank owner of the uss wahoo and had photo of him and mush Morton who was a submarine legend.
Interesting channel. I liked and subbed. I remember visiting the USS ling a Balao-class boat when I was in cub scouts. Now it sits, derelict, in the Hackensack River. Many plans have come and gone. I look at the USS Cod and think what could be
Cookie Wainwright (Alan Hale Sr.) in "Destination Tokyo" could prepare some good looking sandwiches with those beefy arms, and covered them with his meat hooks when they were under emergency conditions.
In Vietnam I carried a "P-38" can opener everywhere. 1969-1970 was in the "C Ration" era of canned everything. I carried it in my leather key holder for decades afterwards as a reminder.
Never heard of the pink liquid you spoke about. However, I remember being told in sub school that a 'soup' could be sent down the high salvage lines if need be. We were reminded that if you didn't have any normal containers for collecting it, a white hat would suffice.
@@paulfarace9595 I haven’t personally had the pleasure of witnessing the well cherished piece of US naval history that is the USS Batfish (which is a shame as I have traveled most of this wonderful state and love military history) it seems the sub is currently closed to visitors but is still able to be viewed from the outside. We love what little naval history we have here in our state and I’m sure she’s in good hands over in Muskogee
You have to remember, military members tend to be younger. Even in WWII I think the average age was 23, but you could find 12 year olds during that time too. Originally it would have held dense caloric content foodstuffs, either bricks of Charms candies (most likely), or sugar filled hardtack survival biscuits. I would expect a mix of the two, and also supply issues forcing the use of canned goods. The H bar is there to prevent the contents from shifting and smashing the glass. The unit was locked, because the younger crew would be attracted to the Charms candy... geedunk was usually restricted on ships.
In the video game Fallout 4, there was a school that had its students and staff fed exclusively with a pink paste. I wonder if this was the inspiration
Great Info! Thanks Paul! ⚓⚓ "U.S. ARMY POCKET CAN OPENER" and "OPENER, CAN, HAND, FOLDING, TYPE I" Also know as the P-38. (As with other military terms/names...no one knows for sure where "P-38" comes from)
From Tim. We created a false deck by placing can goods on the after battery floor. Card board was placed on top of the cans to create a walk way. Of course, the aft battery cans were used first.
First time I've heard of the pink soup meal supplement. Then again - the Brits had a survival ration during the war that was just a tin full of tootsie rolls and Benzedrine pills, so I'm willing to accept that there were some - creative - ideas about nutrition in emergency situations. If you haven't already read it - look for a book called "The Terrible Hours" by Peter Maas about the rescue of the Squalus and development of sub escape technology.
The Terrible Hours is an excellent book! I've read it twice. The author does a really good job of bringing the tension of the event and the history to life.
I think the metal guard on the inside of the Emergency Ration Box was to keep cans inside the box from rattling around inside and breaking the glass. Were there more than one Ration box in each compartment? There does not seem to be enough room in this box to feed many sailors.
Not to my knowledge. Subs were built far stronger than surface ships so they were already built "shored up against sea pressure" to the extent of their depth rating. Beyond that sea pressure is so powerful that shoring is impossible. Our DC kits contain wood cones and hammers to pound into (shell or bullet) holes in the pressure hull.
I think you will find the guard in the emergency food locker is there to prevent the contents breaking the glass in rough weather or during a depth charge attack. The lockers would have to be locked to ensure the sailors didn't eat the contents when there was not an emergency. The key more than likely was not located in the same compartment so the only way a trapped crew could access the emergency rations was to break the glass.
I think there were many types and sizes. I remember P-38 was the small one. There is a TH-camr… I copied the following from Wikipedia (it is accurate): Steven Andrew Thomas, known online as Steve1989MREInfo, Steve MRE, or Steve1989, is an American TH-camr and military history commentator, best known for his TH-cam video content in which he unboxes and eats military rations. I’m sure if you asked him he could tell you everything you wanted to know about the particular Navy ration that would have been in the Navy inventory. From whatever timeframe you give him he will tell you about the ration. He not only has them in his collection… he most likely has eaten them and can describe the tastes and smells. He’s one of my favorite Military Historians/TH-cam Creators. Great video.
@@paulfarace9595 At 9:16 there's a can of Ballistol stowed at the right of the picture. It's a great gun cleaner, although more of a German thing in the 40's. The viewers miss nothing. 😂
Am I the only one who thought the survival kit should include : 1 45 caliber automatic 2 boxes of ammunition Four days' concentrated emergency rations One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills One miniature combination Japanese phrase book and Bible One hundred dollars in Yen One hundred dollars in gold Nine packs of chewing gum One issue of prophylactics Three lipsticks Three pair of nylon stockings.
@@paulfarace9595 unfortunately, the D bars were specifically designed not to taste particularly good, so the troops wouldn't be tempted to consume them like candy.
8:42 Engine jacket water would not be drinkable. Besides the chemicals added to it, the metals from the engine also leach into the water. 8:54 But the distilled water is totally drinkable.
How did I pick -up your sight? Must be that I `ve been watching too many 1957 Episodes of "The Silent Service" TV Show. One of my favorites. A question, on WWII subs, why didn`t they carry more than one radio unit? One or two in storage for emergency use?
I had a WW-II P-38 lifted from me by a TSA agent...still pisses me off to this day. It's a racket & totally ridiculous what they confiscate & then sell on E-Bay.
Some thoughts on that.... yes, a bag would be lighter and more versatile, but less reliable in keeping the contents secure and in place for the designated event, should it ever occur. Anyone with a knife could slice a hole in the back side of the bag, and take out contents, then put the bag back in the original position. Anyone could relocate the bag, then in a time of need, the e-rations aren`t where they are supposed to be. You never know, if the lights aren`t working, who the hell wants to be fumbling around in pitch dark, feeling for a bag of food that, hopefully, is in that compartment. At least if that cabinet is still there, someone will remember roughly where it is. That said, I have never in my life opened up a can of food in complete darkness. Not going to try it any time soon, I hope.
What a situation that would be. Trapped in a cold dark hulk that the sub has become. On top of that somebody probably has to undo a fitting or valve so the crew can suckle at the sweet pink live giving milk like new born whale calves feeding at their mother's teat....
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I suspect that the "H" shaped widget is there to keep any cans from breaking the glass in the event of turbulent movement of the boat. Also, the smaller can opener is a P-38, while the larger version is the P-51.
Fun fact, the Australian Army still use that type of can opener, modified with a spoon on the end. It's called a "FRED": Field Ration Eating Device, or F'ing Ridiculous Eating Doohicky.
I have several of them. Million uses.
We called them "John Waynes"
Device, not Doohickey. 😃
@@billclarke5916 The shape makes me suspect the D in the soldiers' name is NSFW.
Along with those items already mentioned you have to remember that just about everyone was issued a military pocket knife back then. I have one with U.S. markings and another with U.S.M.C. markings. There is a can opener on that thing.
In the Army we called the can opener you could wear on your dog tag chain a "P38".
The rag in the locker could help prevent bi-metallic corrosion. The can opener is a P-38.
Paul is a great presenter. You can tell he really loves the Cod and her history.
Except for the "uhh" about every 5th word..
@@bmay8818The cameraman Evan is planning on a shock system where Paul will get zapped every time he says umm.
@@USSCod LOL!!!
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I only really noticed the inflection until it was mentioned here @@USSCod Public speaking is brave and making one take videos is fun. It feels like we are there on the tour.
70s era Submariner here. During our qual process, were were indeed taught that the air salvage system could be used to deliver some sort of nourishment in the event of an extended rescue. We were told it would be in the form of sort of hot soup. Never heard of the pink substance you mentioned. Also, in our case, the were no "emergency rations" formally stowed about the ship. At least not in my torpedoroom. Unless,....you counted the cans of mixed nuts we commandeered from the wardroom ;)
I was an ARMY REMF in Vietnam. I always kept extra food in my cargo pockets in case we got left at an LZ or got hit and would get hungry staying up all night.
Ha ha, USS Ranger 1968, AQ2 VA-56. You made me remember, I was part of a working party for an UNREP. ONE OF THE BOXES HAD THESE BIG CANS OF MIXED NUTS. I “diverted “ that box and my shop had mixed nuts for weeks. Thanks for the memories.
I always got volunteered to help unload food from the TAK. Mixed nuts were a prize to regular sailors. Sometimes you could make a deal with a cook for a can as well. 1972 USS Simon Lake AS-33
@@milwaukeeroadjim9253 The mixed nuts were for Comshaw, but the cashews were ours (FTGs and TMs) LOL
Pistachios we squirreled in Sonar overhead or SES locker. 😂
We never got to use salvage air food port but we were trained about it. We were told to dump the first portions out because the pipes had antifreeze in them and do not kill yourself.
Dying from antifreeze poisoning would not be on my bingo card for causes of death in a stricken submarine
I really enjoy your channel, even though I am an Army retiree. Retired in 1994, and still have a couple of P38 can openers. I'm a military history buff, all countries and branches of service. Thanks Paul, keep the great content coming.
Thanks for your kind words. We're trying!❤
We called those can openers "John Waynes". Still have mine from 1973, best little can opener you can carry on your key ring.
For sure!
It called a p-38 can opener or know as a John wayne by the usmc. Often times sailor and military personal would attach the can opener alongside there dog tag. Also they would include one with your box of c ration.
As a kid I knew a ww2 sub vet that served on the uss Dace during the battle of Leyte gulf. He talked about bug juice, it was a cool aid like powder they would drink. He also was a plank owner of the uss wahoo and had photo of him and mush Morton who was a submarine legend.
Bug juice gave way to Crystal Lite in the 1990s... I miss the days we could talk to these guys in person. 😢
We still had "bug juice" in the early 2000's.
Oh yeah, bug juice = kool aid. One packet, six pounds of sugar, five gallons of water
Bug Juice. I used to drink that stuff. Until I saw the deck apes using it to clean the paint brushes with it (bleh!).
The can opener you were referring to is called a P-38. I still have one on my dog tags I got in Korea back in 1983.
the little can opener is called a p-38 can opener
In WW2 canned rations are C rations and the boxed dry rations were K rations.
Thanks for the clarification!
Interesting channel. I liked and subbed. I remember visiting the USS ling a Balao-class boat when I was in cub scouts. Now it sits, derelict, in the Hackensack River. Many plans have come and gone. I look at the USS Cod and think what could be
Ling is my heartbreak sub as well.😢
I also visited the Ling when in cub scouts.
Cookie Wainwright (Alan Hale Sr.) in "Destination Tokyo" could prepare some good looking sandwiches with those beefy arms, and covered them with his meat hooks when they were under emergency conditions.
In Vietnam I carried a "P-38" can opener everywhere. 1969-1970 was in the "C Ration" era of canned everything. I carried it in my leather key holder for decades afterwards as a reminder.
Never heard of the pink liquid you spoke about. However, I remember being told in sub school that a 'soup' could be sent down the high salvage lines if need be. We were reminded that if you didn't have any normal containers for collecting it, a white hat would suffice.
thank you for all the great content, from oklahoma!
Thank you for the kind words. What's happening these days with our sister sub USS Batfish ?
@@paulfarace9595 I haven’t personally had the pleasure of witnessing the well cherished piece of US naval history that is the USS Batfish (which is a shame as I have traveled most of this wonderful state and love military history) it seems the sub is currently closed to visitors but is still able to be viewed from the outside. We love what little naval history we have here in our state and I’m sure she’s in good hands over in Muskogee
I always heard from old Marine vets, the little can opener called a “John Wayne”. I remember seeing them in my younger years.
Water is more important then food
Lots of different survival food kits in WW2
You have to remember, military members tend to be younger. Even in WWII I think the average age was 23, but you could find 12 year olds during that time too. Originally it would have held dense caloric content foodstuffs, either bricks of Charms candies (most likely), or sugar filled hardtack survival biscuits. I would expect a mix of the two, and also supply issues forcing the use of canned goods. The H bar is there to prevent the contents from shifting and smashing the glass. The unit was locked, because the younger crew would be attracted to the Charms candy... geedunk was usually restricted on ships.
Great video! I learn more every time I have a chance to tune in!
Those hard candy things were also a staple in the city fallout shelters! ☢️
Paul the thing you were talking about was called a P-38
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In the video game Fallout 4, there was a school that had its students and staff fed exclusively with a pink paste. I wonder if this was the inspiration
P-38 pocket can opener. That's the largest can of tuna I've ever seen, wow.
I have been using a P-38 can opener in my kitchen for 25 years, never malfunctions, love it.
Great Info! Thanks Paul! ⚓⚓
"U.S. ARMY POCKET CAN OPENER" and "OPENER, CAN, HAND, FOLDING, TYPE I" Also know as the P-38.
(As with other military terms/names...no one knows for sure where "P-38" comes from)
I was told the 38 comes from the fact that it takes 38 rotations to open a can.
@@blueduck9409 Strokes of the can opener. There is a bigger version of the P 38 called the P 51 for use on gallon cans
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P-38, one each, can opener. Came with the C-Rats
From Tim. We created a false deck by placing can goods on the after battery floor. Card board was placed on top of the cans to create a walk way. Of course, the aft battery cans were used first.
Not done in WWII ... I wonder why. Perhaps bo cardboard allowed below deck for cockroaches.
US Navy lifeboat rations were canned water and Chuckles Candy. The reason they had that was it uses far less water to digest.
Love the videos Paul!
High caloric content in a compact container: SPAM. Lots of fat, which has 9 kcal/gram vs 4 for kcal/gram for fruit/vegetables.
First time I've heard of the pink soup meal supplement. Then again - the Brits had a survival ration during the war that was just a tin full of tootsie rolls and Benzedrine pills, so I'm willing to accept that there were some - creative - ideas about nutrition in emergency situations.
If you haven't already read it - look for a book called "The Terrible Hours" by Peter Maas about the rescue of the Squalus and development of sub escape technology.
Have it and read it.
The Terrible Hours is an excellent book! I've read it twice. The author does a really good job of bringing the tension of the event and the history to life.
Interesting and informative
More likely the guard stopped the contents from breaking the glass.
P-38 can opener.
I think the metal guard on the inside of the Emergency Ration Box was to keep cans inside
the box from rattling around inside and breaking the glass.
Were there more than one Ration box in each compartment? There does not seem to be
enough room in this box to feed many sailors.
I'm the New Jersey channel they often talk about damage control shoring timber. Did Cod carry any shoring timber?
Not to my knowledge. Subs were built far stronger than surface ships so they were already built "shored up against sea pressure" to the extent of their depth rating. Beyond that sea pressure is so powerful that shoring is impossible. Our DC kits contain wood cones and hammers to pound into (shell or bullet) holes in the pressure hull.
Would be surprised if some
Standard damage control training
I don't have any boat experience (subs), but I doubt normal ship shoring techniques would be useful on a sub.
If you'd put the smaller can back in first, it would make it easier to remove the larger can the next time you open that ration locker
It's a P38 can opener
I think you will find the guard in the emergency food locker is there to prevent the contents breaking the glass in rough weather or during a depth charge attack. The lockers would have to be locked to ensure the sailors didn't eat the contents when there was not an emergency. The key more than likely was not located in the same compartment so the only way a trapped crew could access the emergency rations was to break the glass.
I think there were many types and sizes. I remember P-38 was the small one.
There is a TH-camr… I copied the following from Wikipedia (it is accurate):
Steven Andrew Thomas, known online as Steve1989MREInfo, Steve MRE, or Steve1989, is an American TH-camr and military history commentator, best known for his TH-cam video content in which he unboxes and eats military rations.
I’m sure if you asked him he could tell you everything you wanted to know about the particular Navy ration that would have been in the Navy inventory. From whatever timeframe you give him he will tell you about the ration. He not only has them in his collection… he most likely has eaten them and can describe the tastes and smells. He’s one of my favorite Military Historians/TH-cam Creators.
Great video.
There is a P51 for larger cans.
There's no DoorDash under the sea...yet. 😉
Good Job!
Thank You :)
P-38...still have on eons later!
We added water soluble oil in our diesel engine cooling system.
I keep a P38 in my wallet.
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What is the ballistol used for?
Thanks! Not understanding ballistol?
@@paulfarace9595 At 9:16 there's a can of Ballistol stowed at the right of the picture. It's a great gun cleaner, although more of a German thing in the 40's. The viewers miss nothing. 😂
Has many uses
Anything that needs to be cleaned and lubed.
It's called a P-38
Am I the only one who thought the survival kit should include :
1 45 caliber automatic
2 boxes of ammunition
Four days' concentrated emergency rations
One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine,
vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills
One miniature combination Japanese phrase book and Bible
One hundred dollars in Yen
One hundred dollars in gold
Nine packs of chewing gum
One issue of prophylactics
Three lipsticks
Three pair of nylon stockings.
Major Kong
Very interesting!
Ray-shuns? Rash-ons.
To-may-to. To-mot-toe😅
Yeah, I thought that pronunciation was odd too. Maybe it’s a New England thing. 🤔
@@glennac He uses both.
I never heard anyone say rations like that before.
I suppose the emergency rations could also have included the "D" ration chocolate bars.
Hence the padlocks!😂
@@paulfarace9595 unfortunately, the D bars were specifically designed not to taste particularly good, so the troops wouldn't be tempted to consume them like candy.
Made unedible
So bad the troops wouldn’t eat them
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It called a p38. It is a can opener
I think I was the 10,000 subscriber.
Still carry a P38
P38 opener.
P-38 or John Wayne opener.
That can opener is a P38 in the Canadian army.
just think about how much hard tack and Pemmican could be stored in that container.
We won't know until we get it out onto a tray.
friends dad was on the sailfish/squalus durring the war
8:42
Engine jacket water would not be drinkable. Besides the chemicals added to it, the metals from the engine also leach into the water.
8:54
But the distilled water is totally drinkable.
How much noise is there on on a WW2 Submarine.
Surface the diesels were loud but the rare times you were submerged the biat was quiet.
Post the size of the fresh water tank, length, depth, height and we can figure out capacity.
Or I can look at the blueprints 😅... we need a hobby.
P38, can opener for the Army. Same for the Navy?
How did I pick -up your sight? Must be that I `ve been watching too many 1957 Episodes of "The Silent Service" TV Show. One of my favorites. A question, on WWII subs, why didn`t they carry more than one radio unit? One or two in storage for emergency use?
The Silent Service is an all time classic!
The fleet sub has at least four radios 📻 for communications. Often many more.
Do submarines have MRE rations those would be helpful.
Not for our historical period... but an MRE beats K rations any day!
p-38 can opener.
P38 can opener
P-38 or a P-51
They would need to use the toilet too. They might have been cut off from the boats main toilet. Making due trapped ina compartment would be rough.
A submariner once told me 'if you have a bucket, you have a toilet. '
I had a WW-II P-38 lifted from me by a TSA agent...still pisses me off to this day. It's a racket & totally ridiculous what they confiscate & then sell on E-Bay.
They're going for less than $1. TSA aren't the brightest bulbs on the tree.
Well they detained an old vet and confiscated his ninja death star that turned out to be a medal he won at Omaha Beach ...
If you can find an original, I say do a co-lab with Steve.
More stories more "oftener" please.
P90 can opener
open the ration cabinet I am starving- well we got an empty can of fruit cocktail, tuna and an oily rag- we are all going to die.
Steve1989MREInfo has an awesome TH-cam channel exploring pretty much all ww2 rations.
Was there a hiss when he opened the door?
@@MattBlank0 "Nice!"
P-38 can opener
P38 can opener.
neat
Rayshun. Haha
I'm sure knew what he was on about... Once upon a time 👉🚮👈👉🚾👉🤔👈
RATION that's pronounced like "rash hun"
Who the hell is Ray and when do we eat?
P-38
Weirdly overengineered, as a bag would weigh less and could better secure it's contents from rattling around.
Some thoughts on that.... yes, a bag would be lighter and more versatile, but less reliable in keeping the contents secure and in place for the designated event, should it ever occur. Anyone with a knife could slice a hole in the back side of the bag, and take out contents, then put the bag back in the original position. Anyone could relocate the bag, then in a time of need, the e-rations aren`t where they are supposed to be. You never know, if the lights aren`t working, who the hell wants to be fumbling around in pitch dark, feeling for a bag of food that, hopefully, is in that compartment. At least if that cabinet is still there, someone will remember roughly where it is. That said, I have never in my life opened up a can of food in complete darkness. Not going to try it any time soon, I hope.
This was insightful, thank you for thoughts on this.@@stanpatterson5033
Rations not raytions
p38
What a situation that would be. Trapped in a cold dark hulk that the sub has become. On top of that somebody probably has to undo a fitting or valve so the crew can suckle at the sweet pink live giving milk like new born whale calves feeding at their mother's teat....
What is a rashon?
I would hat to be on a sub
That things an absolute death trap
It's rations not raytions.
No sound
Hah?
Turn up your volume?😮
P38 can opener
P-38