USS Torsk SS-423

Torpedo Load

September 12-13, 2010

Breakfast aboard Torsk on Monday morning

 

 

Taking the door off the forward doghouse to provide clearance for the torpedo

 

 

The forklift makes its way down the pier

 

 

The torpedoes and skids arrive from General Ship, where they were stored for a couple of months while the load was arranged. Many thanks to General Ship for storing them and the use of the truck!

 

 

Chuck does an interview with a local TV station

 

 

Torsk is flying the Bravo flag for Weapons Handling, courtesy of Corey. He also provided a large Holiday Ensign and Jack to fly today.

 

 

Offloading three of the skids from the truck. The six torpedo skids we are loading came off USS Trout when she was in Philly for parts removal.

 

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