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Gilbert,
This continues to be one of the best sites.
You will be happy to know that I was the 40,000 visitor.
Made a trek to see the Old Girl on Friday morning, 22Aug03. Accompanying me aboard were my daughter and her husband (Air Force Staff Sergeant -- Spook, one each), their two sons (Brandon age 7 and Noah age 4), the wife, and my other grandson, Danny age 3 -- who accompanied us up from South Carolina.
You guys have done -- and are still doing -- a wonderful job of restoring her.
I Salute each of you for your efforts in ensuring that this important part of our past remains available for visitors to experience (as well as smell -- ahh the "aroma!").
And my thanks to Olgoat for the work he put into making the May 2002 movie: "Torks Work Weekend." And where the "Torsk Bandits" are concerned, it is great to finally be able to link a face to a name.
Again Shipmates, BZ for a job well done....Mabel CTTCS R.D. Starnes, USN (Ret)
My name is Gregory Hood. My Fathers name was William T. Hood Jr. He served on board the USS Tench,USS Cutlass, And USS Diablo during the war in Korea. My Father Passed away on 8/02/98. Before his death he was part of the Tri State Base Sub-Vets Group, and was elected Vice Commander. My father was always very proud,as was all of us, that he served in the U.S. Navy's "Silient service". I thank you for this web sight, and it's information. It meant so much to me to be able to find information on the ships my Dad served on. I think this web sight helps to keep the memory's of so many brave men who served aboard these Submarines alive. God Bless the U.S.A.,and all who have served her!
Was crew member 1952/1954 < will there be a crew reunion?
I served on Torsk from about 1963 to sometime in 1964. I went on to nuclear power school after my tour. I served on USS Francis Scott Key and on USS Guardfish. I then served at the Naval Reactors Office in Charleston SC. I retired from the Navy as a Lcdr in 1987.
Outstanding web site! Very well done and easy to navigate. I loved all the below decks photos. I served aboard the USS Thornback SS-418 in the After Engine Room from 1958 to 1960. I discharged in September 1960 as MM2(SS).
My Dad, Mr. Paul W. Lock Sr., served abord the U.S.S. Cutlass, SS478. He was a great father to my brother and myself. He was a great and wonderful gentleman to his wife, my mom. He passed away 3 1/2 years ago. He is greatly missed by us all. His brother who I am named after was 18 years old when he died while below decks abord the U.S.S. Arazona when it was bombed at port in Hawhaiee. Thank you to all of the United States Sholders who served and defended our country, I respect and appriciate every one of you. Douglas Alan Lock
My grandfather, Robert W. Sroufe served on the USS Torsk, 1946-47. He died in 1982. I saw the Torsk when I was 16 for the first time, and I am glad that such an active group of people are dedicated to keeping the old boat alive. If anyone remembers my grandfather please email me with any story you have.
To the crew of the Torsk: thanks ever so much for the ships Xmas card...She hasn't changed very much since I was aboard
Visited Torsk today in Baltimore. Nice folks on board. Thanks to Dave Tames and all the crew. Got to sit in the sonar man's seat and got a distance vies of the TDC in the con which has always fascinated me.
I didn't get a chance to add comments. What a terrific site! My uncle was the COB on USS Scabbardfish (SS397)and made 5 war patrols, some of which were spent rescuing aviators. I first qualified onboard USS Threadfin (SS410). Later, I went on to qualify in 637/688 classes. My last tours were as the COB onboard USS Lafayette (SSBN 616)(Blue) and USS Kamehameha (SSBN 642).
Excellent Web Site -Easy interface, not so complicated as other sites on the net. It makes it easier to use. Thank you!
Great to see someone cares about the old girl!
I remember as a child my dad taking me onbourd the Torsk, It fasinated me now as much as it did then. I recenlty took my wife on for a tour, and was amazed (from what I rememeber) of how good she looks from restoration. the brass is shining, and looking good. Keep up the good work! I am looking forward to taking my grandson on when he is old enough. I always wanted to check out the conning tower though, and it was never uopened to the public, maybe in the future. Keep up the good work Ken
P.S. My dad was abourd the USS Ault (destroyer not sub) during his run at sea, he would love to here from anyone who sailed with him back then! his name is: John "Jack" Sheldon, if you did let me know and I will put you in touch with him.
VERY NICE!! I LIKE YOUR SITE... HAVE A NICE DAY...
While on a family business/vacation trip somewhere in the Great Lakes in 1959, mom and dad met a sailor serving on the U.S.S. Torsk who invited them to bring my brother and I on board to tour the Torsk the next day. I was 9 years old at the time and my brother was 13. My father was CQM on a Destroyer Escort during WWII (U.S.S Evarts, (DE-5) and of course was as exsited to go on board as my brother and I were. Although the experience was a great one the name of the ship had escaped me for 40 years until we saw the Torsk on the Inner Harbor in 1999. We were not able to go on board that day and have yet to make it back to do so, but the trip is in our plans. Thanks for the memories and the great web site. My brother also served in the United States Navy in the mid 60's with a tour of duty in Vietnam and on various ships after that.
Nicely done and easy to follow. The photo tour of the TORSK is very intriguing- even for this merchnat sailor and radio operator on the SS JOHN W. BROWN.
We, my niece, and family will tour the boat around August 1, 2004. Stand by!
BZ to you all,
Don Friedmann W3QYL
Deputy Secretary SS JOHN W. BROWN Project Liberty Ship
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Great sight thanks for the memories. Please feel free to contact me at the provided e-mail address I served on the Torsk from 53 to 56 as an Electrian Mate.
I just visited and toured the Torsk on July 20, 2004. One of the men on board answered my question, "Was Cary Grant the Captian? (refering to CG's submarine movies.) The reply was, "No, John Wayne was." I didn't think of it then, but now I wonder if there was any truth to that. Does anyone know if this sub was ever "in the movies"?
I was in Baltimore, attending one of my Navy ship Reunions (USS Beale DDE-471), end of July, 2004. We could see the submarine, USS Torsk when we sailed on the Clipper City, so when I returned home, I visited your Site. I took the virtual tour....very nice!!!
GREAT SOURCE FOR PROJECTS THAT THE FITH GRDERS DO EXELENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was a crewmember of the Torsk, but can not remember my report date etc. I was a torpedoman 3rd class and changed to electronics tech 3 before being discharged from the Torsk. I belive my service area was around 1962 to 1963 time frame. I served aboard the USS Carp SS-338 before going to the torsk. I would enjoy staying in contact with the old crewmembers. Thank You for your web site !
I SERVED ON THE TORSK IN THE EARLY 60S. RICHARD LUNDEEN (I WAS A SONERMAN 3 )
Hi, my name is Rebecca Donahue and I really liked your web site. I was just there today 11\6\04 and took the tour of the Tanney and the sumberine. I meet Mr.Finton. My girl scout troup and I slept over last night. We didn't want to go home. I am in the fifth grade. I am part of troop 3401. I was very excited to come and help. I looked at your website and it's full of information. So, I am going to print some off and do the Tanny and sumberine for my report dew Monday.Thank you for letting us stay.
I visited the Torsk on 10/31/2004 and it is an experience I will never forget. I have a whole new appreciation for those who lived and faught aboard the WW2 subs. Thanks for keeping their memories alive.
Just completed the online tour of the boat. Being an ex submariner in the RAN, I think you have done a magnificent job on restoring the boat to its former glory. The last Oberon class I served on (HMAS Ovens - SSG70) is on display in Fremantle Western Australia. The volunteers there have also done a great job restoring her. Keep up the good work. Great site
I served aboard Torsk from 64-66, I as on her when we made the 10,000 surface. That trip back from Ireland and the north Atlantic was rough we went up and down like a yo yo to get in all the dives. If I remember right we had to have the batteries replaced after that run. Three good weeks in Maine for those of us who were not in the EM gang. I still have my coffee mug. Those were good days to be proud of.
Visited the USS Torsk on 12/02/04. This was my third visit to see her, the first was in Buffalo, NY @ 1960 when she was on a Great Lakes tour with four destroyers and a tug. I'm impressed with the continued restoration, keep it up!.
My Name is Richard W. Hopp, my father, Richard H. Hopp Jr was a crew mwmber in the 1950's. Thank you very much for caring enough to maintain this site. I'm a 30 year Navy vet, I'll retire in 2005, but the joy my Dad shows when talking about his 4 years in the Navy and the time he spent on the TORSK are some of the fonded times he remembers.
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Thanks for the website. My grandpa served on the first crew (J.M. Barnett) I've been trying to pick up stories and info about what he did. If anyone has something to say, please feel free to email me. tjfletcher@cox.net Thankyou to all who served and thanks to all who are preserving a piece of my family history.
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Be proud,you guys have done a wonderful job on the ole girl.!!
Ron Heister
help me to understand , is my old ship(uss orion 1985-1988 being stripped for the uss torsk.