1953 - Torsk Refueled by USS New DD-818

Courtesy of Tom Nau MM2, USS New 1951-55

First refueling of a submarine by a destroyer at sea!

Torsk comes alongside USS New DD-818 for refueling. Lines are across between Torsk and New A nice view of Torsk's 5-inch deck gun as the refueling progresses The transfer is complete, and Torsk starts to pull away Torsk is loading up the diesels as she pulls away from USS New Photographs provided by Rick Palmer, webmaster for USS New DD-818 Back to the Photo Index