a 501(c)3 Ocean Outreach Project
Honoring the men their memory and their mission
Tim Taylor and the crew of the RV Tiburon launched an expedition to locate the lost submarine in the Fall of 2010. They discovered her on October 10, 2010 and launched repeat expedition in 2012 and 2014 to photograph and map the entire ship. Following the discovery Christine Dennison and Tim Taylor undertook the mission of seeking out family members of the entombed crew. They shared their findings and collected interviews all th while researching the cause of the sinking. Their production of “Expedition R-12- Discovering Americas Forgotten Submarine” chronicles the subs history and their expeditions. They currently give outreach presentations of the findings and are coordinating future exploration efforts. Their work is performed with permits from the Naval History & Heritage personal command’s (NHHC).
USS R-12 (SS-89)
82 years ago, WWII Submarine USS R-12 was lost while on duty in the Straits of Florida. Her crew of 43 men remained lost at sea until her discovery on October 10, 2009.
For those of us who made this historic find, it has been a positive life changing event thanks to the wonderful families with whom we met, befriended and were able to share their intimate and personal stories of loss and grief which spanned 67 years. The men whose lives were lost on June 12 1943, left behind, wives, children, siblings and parents. We honor the memory of our heroes, thank their families for their courage and sacrifice and appreciate their continued support for the work we do in helping to bring closure and comfort to them.
Please remember the USS R-12 and her crew for their service in fighting for freedom and democracy.
R-12 Story
Short 23 minute film
R-12 YEOMAN
R-12 HISTORIAN
R-12 MEMORIAL
