I first came to Subsim,in January of 2002,after joining the WPL the previous month.
The thing I recall most from that first visit was all the naval-related news stories on the frontpage.
I believe it was the EZboard forum.
What I remember the most is the people that I've talked to over the years through the Subsim community.
I have fond memories of some of Das' SH2/DC 12-20 player bash missions.One mission in particular immediately comes to mind,which involved a pink sub,well-placed depth charges,red high-heeled women's shoes,a catastrophic hull breach,spuds and a potato peeler.