He was a Nuclear Engineer for the US Navy, that will recoup much of his legacy, in retrospect.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/14/us-nuclear-sub-returns-flying-pirate-flag-sparking-speculation.html wrote:
The black flag emblazoned with a skull and crossbones is of significance, says Scottish journalist Ian Keddie, who posted one of the photos on Twitter. The tradition of flying it dates to 1914, during World War I, when a British submarine sank the German battle cruiser Hela, according to the historical book “https://www.amazon.com/Submarines-War-1 ... ar 1939-45,” the paper reported.