{"product_id":"copy-of-challenge-coin-uss-scamp-ssn-588","title":"USS Scorpion SSN 589 Challenge Coin","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful hand-painted 1.75 inch brass coin honoring the men of the USS Scorpion SSN 589, one of the only two peace time submarines lost at sea...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe USS Scorpion SSN 589\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn 22 May, 1968 while 400 miles southwest of the Azores Islands. Scorpion's wreckage was discovered in some 10,000 feet of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe formal report on the loss of Scorpion was made public in 1998. A very detailed article concerning her loss was published in the July, 1998 issue of Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNinety nine men lost, no survivors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe back of the coin shows the USS Scorpion. The following verse from the US Navy Hymn is also on the back:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNavy Hymn for Submariners \"Bless those who served beneath the deep, Through the lonely hours the vigil they had to keep, May eternal peace their mission ever be, Bless each one we ask of thee, Comfort those who at home who waited and prayed, For their return night and day. Sailor, rest your oars\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese coins are designed and only available from me. Would make an excellent addition to your collection or for your favorite sailor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"SUBVEST.com","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":45370945405179,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Bag","offer_id":45370945437947,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Circular Case","offer_id":45370945470715,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Circular Case \u0026 Bag","offer_id":45370945503483,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Stand","offer_id":45370945536251,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Stand \u0026 Bag","offer_id":45370945569019,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Circular Case \u0026 Stand \u0026 Bag","offer_id":45370945601787,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8362\/8795\/files\/ssn-589-coin-14.jpg?v=1709939429","url":"https:\/\/www.sewjenny.com\/products\/copy-of-challenge-coin-uss-scamp-ssn-588","provider":"SUBVEST.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}