USS Implicit MSO-455 
Wooden Ship – Iron Men
Implicit, “....to be understood, not expressed but implied.”
In dry dock with the USS Persistent MSO-491, Sasebo Japan April 1968
In dry dock, Sasebo Japan, April 1968
The Implicit's two rudders and propulsion shafts.
The two propellers have been removed to balance the blades.
The AN/SQQ-14 sonar storage compartment recessed into the hull of the Implicit
The “bladder” used to store additional fuel oil for extended trips across the Pacific Ocean
Implicit’s motor whale boat hanging in the davits January 1968
Photograph Courtesy SM3 Glen Bernard USS Implicit MSO-455 (December 1968 – June 1970)
Launching the Implicit’s motor whale boat supervised by Boatswain Mate First Class (BM1)
Crowell, shown here in the foreground
Implicit’s motor whale boat underway starboard side August 1968
