USS Haddo Submarine veterans victims of theft; trailer still missing

By Kate Smith

A 16-foot tandem trailer and custom built submarine were stolen from Davy Crockett Drive sometime between December 6, 2015 and February 5, 2016. The submarine was found behind a residence on Whisperwood Lane, but the trailer is still missing. The trailer is outfitted with three toolboxes and round tubes for banner storage, which also contained three banners valued at $500. There is also a large dent on the trailer and an 8×8 post running down the center with scissor jacks attached to it. A plaque on the end of the 8×8 reads, “In Memory of George Sims”.

A picture a local group of retired submariners proudly stands next to a model of the USS Haddo, a replica submarine designed to display in parades and other local community events.  “We have kids in parades who say ‘Daddy it’s a submarine!’ as we drive by,” said Base Commander Larry Bell with the Haddo Base.

Larry Bell got the call the copy of the award winning vessel was missing from the storage unit. “One of the members went to the storage location for the float, discovered it was missing. He contacted the owner. The owner thought we had moved the float.” He contacted the Cleveland Police Department. A few days later Bell received a call the float was found. “There was a small scratch. I think the people who took the float tried to see if there was any valuable metal in the model itself.” The Haddo Base is still missing a major piece. “The trailer had equipment to raise and lower the sub during parades. Also contained our tools. So it was a valuable piece of property for us.”

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