USS Torsk SS-423

Photographs courtesy of Charles "Chuck" Weaver EM2(SS)

USS Torsk Crewmember 1964-65

Cromwell Hall, Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut. 

Photo taken October 1962.

 

 

 

USS Quillback SS-424 in the final stages of its overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. 

 Building behind sail is the shipyard’s battery shop.

 

 

 

Charles "Chuck" Weaver on the berthing barge, YR-29.

At the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.

 

 

 

USS Cubera SS-347, Chuck’s first boat, Nov 1962 – Sep 1963.

Cubera was part of  SUBRON 6, based out of Norfolk, VA.

Photo taken in Mayport, FL in January, 1963 when the squadron was taking part in Operation Springboard.

 

 

 

USS Cubera SS-347 loads a torpedo, with USS Requin SS-481 outboard.

Photo taken in Mayport, FL in January, 1963 when the squadron was taking part in Operation Springboard.

 

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