James River Strip Ship II

USS Orion AS-18, USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16

General Nelson M. Walker AP-125

March 22-23, 2000

A group photo topside on the Walker, just before departing for the day.

Back Row, L-R: Bruce Broseker, Roger Gutheil, Matt Harris, Roger Warden, Gil Bohannon, Mike Eacho.

Front Row, L-R: Larry "Doc" Derouin, George Vest, Dave Thames, Bill Derouin, Mike Sommers, Jim Hamacher (kneeling in front).

Not Pictured: Frank Morgan, Frank Palmer, Denny Troutman.

 

 

The work barge with our second load comes alongside the nest to pick the group up.

 

 

A final view of the Walker (left) and the Canopus as we headed away from the nest.

 

 

All of us were burnt out! Matt catches a snooze on the trip back in.

 

 

A view of some of the gear loaded on the vehicles. Three pickup trucks, a trailer and a van full of gear were hauled away on this trip!!!

 

That's all for this trip!!! We'll be going again in sometime later this year, so keep an eye on your email or the Torsk BBS for more info!

 

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