General characteristics 5,400 shp (4.0 MW) surfaced Tour the watercraft to see many fascinating areas, including the crew's mess and the radio room. Getting a behind-the-scenes look of an Inner Harbor staple - the USS Torsk submarine, Where's Marty? During this metamorphosis, Taney classified as WAGC-37 was fitted with accommodations for an embarked flag officer and his staff, as well as with increased communications and radar facilities. [6], Torsk resumed her Mediterranean deployments in the 1960s, which included a joint training exercise, "New Broom X", with fleet units of British Commonwealth navies. Wine? In June 1950 she served on Ocean Station Oboe and in September she served on Ocean Station Fox. 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Built near the end of WW2 she served the Navy with distinction for years, decades. [3][4], The submarine was armed with ten 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes, six of which were in the bow, with the other four located in her stern. Builder: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine It was brought to Baltimore and the Torsk by a crew member of the last ship she sank. Nobody else was up here and he said 'I saw something out of the corner of my eye.' Then, she surfaced and headed for the Noto peninsula. Active for 50 years, Taney saw action in both theaters of combat in World War II, serving as a command ship at the Battle of Okinawa, and as a fleet escort in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. sounds that are loud will be lowered. On 4 November Typhoon Marie passed close aboard Taney, with winds gusting close to 70 knots (130km/h), but she weathered the storm without damage. Taney, moored alongside Pier 6, Honolulu harbor, manned her anti-aircraft guns within four minutes. Gives you a real appreciation for how these sailors lived back in the early times of the sub service. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in the fall of 1962, she patrolled in support of the blockade of that Caribbean island. Theyre not significant targets at the time, but they end up being the very last two ships that any U.S. naval vessel fires on and sinks during WWII.. The third wave damaged USSLansdale, which later sank. The team brought aboard an array of high-tech visual and audio equipment. The Roger B. Taney departed Philadelphia on 19 December, transited the Panama Canal from 27 to 29 December, and arrived at her home port, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, on 18 January 1937. She displaced 1,570 long tons (1,600t) surfaced and 2,414 long tons (2,453t) submerged. Amazing a veteran news photographer is not an easy thing, trust me. The Tenches, the culmination of early wartime experiences, were the last submarine class to be built by the United States Navy during the war. No results on either device. U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. The latter of read more Harbors, Sea - Military - Submarines Links: www.hnsa.org And each time I am more amazed. In these very crowded conditions, the only way to pass someone was to turn sideways. Torsk (SS-423) was laid down on 7 June 1944 at the Portsmouth (N.H.) Navy Yard; launched on 6 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Allen B. Reed; and commissioned on 16 December . The Torsk actually sunk the last Japanese vessel that was sunk during the war. USS Spikefish (SS 404) sink the Japanese submarine (I 373), in the Sea of Japan. Are you kidding me?" On 16 November 1982, she rescued seven persons from the disabled ketch Klarwasser off the coast of North Carolina and rescued 19 migrants off the sailboat Apre Dien Ni. She is now part of the fleet of Historic Ships in Baltimore. The ship began firing newly installed three inch guns at Japanese planes passing high overhead. Air contacts were few in this period, and the submarine found no opportunity to conduct rescue operations. On one occasion, Taney's duties took her close inshore close enough to even receive fire close aboard from a Japanese shore battery. She served again on Ocean Station November in January and then from May to June 1961. Tours are self guided. 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Torsk was docked at Baltimore's Inner Harbor and opened to the public as a museum. Almost immediately, a loud explosion announced that the first torpedo had found its mark, and a minute later a second explosion sounded, followed by strong breaking up noises. So, a few months back last summer, my girlfriend at the time. Our best guess he was not able to get his harness off, in time. If you arrive at the right time, you may have the chance to meet a former crew member. Where's Marty? See all the lists featuring USS Torsk (SS-423), including Paranormal Sights, Haunted Baltimore, JODY & MY TOP CHECK IN'S MD & PA, Ghostly Destinations , and A place in History. On January 14, 1986 she was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. We were looking for an activity to do in the afternoon as they were calling for torrential rain and opted for the Historic Ships of Baltimore. Including a patrol break in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On 1 September, she departed the area for the Marianas Islands, passing through the Tsushima Strait two days later, and arriving in Guam on 9 September, concluding her second patrol. Torsk (SS-423) (AGSS-423) (IXSS-423) (AGSS-423) in May 1968; Reclassified Miscellaneous Submarine (IXSS-423) in June 1971; Placed out of service and simultaneously struck for the Naval Register, 15 December 1971; Final Disposition, turned over to the state of Maryland to be used as a museum in the Inner Harbor at Baltimore, 26 September 1972. So much going on. I journey into the New Zealnd bush with paranormal investigator Marc Coppell. Even though she is not, going out to line, there were enough high ranking admirals and officers in the Navy that were serving, aboard here as sort of a strategic headquarters. Nicknamed the Galloping Ghost of the Japanese Coast, the vessel is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the torsk, a food fish of the North Atlantic. Torsk was laid down at the Portsmouth Navy Yard in June 1944, was launched in September that year, and commissioned in December. Our night below deck on the USS Torsk was certainly eventful. In our first of three investigations, we visit the world-famous Mummers Museum. 68, was laid on 1 May 1935 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Reported Haunts: A sailor died aboard the submarine during one of the skirmishes it took part in during the end of WWII. Think about that. On 30 September 1984, she seized the P/C Thriller in the Yucatn Channel, carrying 1,000 pounds of marijuana. What that does is take very quiet sounds and amplifies them and. Also on this date, USS Torsk (SS 423) sinks Coast Defense Vessel (No.13), and Coast Defense Vessel No.47. Top ways to experience USS Torsk and nearby attractions Platinum Package - Helicopter Tour with Dinner at Ruth's Chris or Capital Grille 5 Adventure Tours from $450.79 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Baltimore Inner Harbor Sightseeing Tour 29 City Tours from $26.58 per adult Signature Spirit of Baltimore Dinner Cruise with Buffet 52 Coffee Cruises The Torsk (SS-423) is a Tench-class submarine built for the Unit. Located near the famous Baltimore Aquarium, the Torsk is well-worth a visit. Here the crew enjoyed liberty before again heading back to the ocean station. The parade is related to the Mummers Play tradition from B, Written by: Darren Dedo Case Filed: 5/28/21 Executive Producer: Rick Garner Unexplained Cases is back in the saddle again in the old west with our good friends the Phoenix Arizona Paranormal Society at the Pioneer Living Museum. The weather patrols (later termed "ocean station patrols") consisted of sailing for three weeks on assigned stations in the Pacific, and each cutter assigned performed four or five such patrols each year. Her final assignment to Ocean Station November was from 19 January to 9 February 1969. She also conducted dedicated law enforcement and search and rescue patrols, or stood on search and rescue standby, when she was not on ocean station duty. A response is heard. Over eighty sailors lived aboard Torsk at particular times. [6], On 10 August, Torsk passed through the minefields in the Tsushima Strait, and the next day, she found and took aboard seven Japanese sailors from the merchant ship Koue Maru that had been sunk four days earlier. Commander Lewellen then initiated deep submergence procedures and ordered the crew to rig for silent running. USS Torsk (Cdr. He said, that he saw a shadow. A random card is pulled from a deck. This new version of the majestic ship stretches 199 feet long, 43 feet across. Launched: 6 September 1944 She arrived there on 13 May and, for two days, attempted to contact other members of the wolf pack, Lewellens Looters. On 16 May, she made rendezvous with submarines Sand Lance (SS-381) and Cero (SS-225). He and his family made a visit a few years ago. And it takes a lot for me to say that. The first wave struck from dead ahead, torpedoing SS Paul Hamilton and SS Samite. The top 10 winners in the category Best Museum Ship are as follows: USS Midway - San Diego. In April to May 1953 Taney served on Ocean Station Victor and in June of that year she served on Ocean Station Victor. In the afternoon of August 13, 1945, she torpedoed and sunk a small freighter ship as well as two Japanese coastal defense frigates the following day. The eighth, and final, USS Hornet set a number of Naval records, including plucking the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 crews out of the sea upon their splashdown returns to earth - before being moored near San Francisco as a maritime museum. Someone said rum. A, lot of times, I think people are just imagining it. On 8 September 1966 Taney crossed the 180th meridian and then arrived at Ocean Station Victor on 11 September, relieving USCGC Chautauqua (WHEC-41). She continued south for additional drug enforcement patrol throughout the Caribbean region. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. These operations called for off-shore patrols of up to three weeks. She then surfaced and proceeded toward the Noto Peninsula. After capturing evid. Deiedra realizes her camera' battery has been drained. She participated in dozens of naval gunfire support missions, firing more than 3,400 five-inch (127mm) shells at Viet Cong positions. If you purchase a ticket on-line it is good until used regardless of the date stamp. She departed that Florida port on 20 February, transited the Panama Canal, and reached Hawaii on 23 March.After a repair and training period, she got underway from Pearl Harbor for her first war patrol. She was also fitted with a 5-inch (127mm) /25 caliber deck gun and a Bofors 40mm and Oerlikon 20mm cannon. Im here with paranormal investigator and researcher Marc Coppell and were hopefully going to have some sightings or capture some audio of New Zealands own bigfoot, known as the Moehau Man. On 16 August 1945, she got under way to support USSPennsylvania(BB-38) as three Japanese planes were detected approaching from the northeast. Aboard the USS Torsk, a WWII era Navy submarine, Where's Marty? In June through July 1949 Taney served on Ocean Station Fox and later in July she served on Ocean Station Able. This is a must when you go to Baltimore! 1 5-inch (127 mm) / 25 caliber deck gun Get your ticket to walk the decks, learn the ropes, & live the life, Enjoy special programming and signature events on our exhibits, Make the most of your time on the ships with tours, educational programs, & more. I told K2 he was going to be amazed, and he was. Conflict erupted after December 7, 1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, an American naval base in Hawaii. About to enter the haunted USS Hornet ghost ship There, she conducted further training and underwent repairs in preparation for her first war patrol. She is an incredible sight to see tied up to Pier One in Baltimore Harbor - the USS Constellation. In 1955, she was reassigned to Submarine Squadron 6 at Norfolk, Virginia. Deployed to the Pacific in 1945, Torsk made two war patrols off Japan sinking one cargo vessel, and two coastal defense frigates. And, then another staple method we use is called the direct voice method. So, Sam was sitting here earlier. Work continues on the Torsk deck repair project, focusing on the grinding and repainting paint of Torsk's port side. It is nicknamed the "Galloping Ghost of the Japanese Coast." In 1945, Torsk made two war patrols off Japan, sinking one cargo vessel and two coastal defense frigates. September 6, 2022 / 12:20 PM The Taney served on Ocean Station November in March and April 1960. From 2 September 1972 to 23 September 1972 she served on Ocean Station Hotel. Ouch! This is no drill" came at 07:55 on 7 December 1941, as Japanese planes swept overhead in an attempt to cripple the Pacific Fleet. The USS Torsk is a historic submarine in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. On March 4, 1968, USS Torsk was decommissioned and later arrived to Baltimore's Inner Harbor to serve as a museum and memorial in 1972. At 1035, as the freighter and her escort approached Kasumi Ko, Torsk launched one of the new experimental Mark 28 torpedoes at the escorting ship. Ships available to tour include USS Constellation, USS Torsk and US Coast Guard Cutter WHEC-37. In December 1980 she seized the British-flagged M/V Party Doll which was carrying 10 tons of contraband. New communications equipment was also installed before the ship departed the Hawaiian Islands for the Marshalls on 10 March 1945. The Constellation was armed with 16 cannons and more than a dozen large pounder-mounted guns that could sink an enemy vessel on command from the Captain. One of the hammocks that didnt currently have anyone, sleeping in it. These were supplied with a total of 28torpedoes. In May or June 1937 Roger B. Taney's name was shortened to simply Taney. She departed Honolulu on 3 September en route to Ocean Station Victor via Midway Island, arriving at the latter on 6 September, departing the same day. Torsk had another disappointing encounter on 4 June when, while patrolling off Kobe Saki, she fired four torpedoes at a 700-ton freighter without scoring. Outside another "line island cruise" in the late summer, Taney operated locally out of Honolulu into the critical fall of 1941. Test depth: 400 ft (120 m) Beam: 27 ft 4 in (8.33 m) In March 1965 she conducted an Alaskan Patrol and on 29 March she successfully fought a fire on board the disabled fishing vessel Glacier Bear 15 miles (24km) south of Cape Fairweather and then towed her to safety. She returned to New London later in the year for fleet maneuvers. I had felt a vibration of the decklike there were footsteps right next to us. The vessel remained there only briefly, and on 20 February, she got underway for the Pacific Ocean, passing through the Panama Canal and arriving in Hawaii on 23 March. The engineering is amazing. At that time, they wore harnesses when they were on the, top of the ship to prevent them from falling over. But she does, see one hammock still swaying in the middle. [4], She was decommissioned in 1986, and has since served as a museum ship in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. Taney is included in the Baltimore National Heritage Area. In March and April and again in June and July 1956 she served on Ocean Station November. Some 35 minutes after sunset on 20 April 1944, however, the convoy was spotted and tracked by the Germans, who launched a three-pronged attack with Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111 medium bombers. USS Torsk was in service from 1944-1968 and sank the last e. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. 1945. On 4 March 1968 the veteran submarine was decommissioned and, following modifications at the Boston Navy Yard, was assigned to the Washington Navy Yard for use in training reserves. Later on the 11th, the submarine entered her patrol area. In May 1965, off northern California, she kept the Soviet refrigerator ship Chernjakhovsk under close surveillance. Before I go, though, one more thing. On 16 June 1937, she transferred a number of her crew for temporary duty to USCGC Itasca. These activities took the boat as far north as Halifax, Nova Scotia and as far south as Havana, Cuba. He goes by another name here in New Zealand. Reports of the Moehau Man date back over 120 years. [4], In December 1976 she assisted the sailboat Capella 200 miles (320km) off New York. In the 1960, Torsk received a Presidential Unit Citation for her service during the Lebanon Crisis. On 12 November 1966 Taney was relieved again by Winnebago and she then steamed to Midway Island to refuel before heading back to Alameda, arriving there on 20 November. On 1 May 1965 the Treasury-class vessels were re-designated as High Endurance Cutters or WHEC. For the next seven years, she operated out of that port serving as a training ship, participating in exercises and tests, and occasionally making naval reserve training cruises. Walking the USS Constellation, one can't help getting caught up in the history of this beautiful ship. "Jack!" The secret new torpedoes had proven their worth in battle and Torsk was credited, not only with two enemy warships, but also with sinking the last Japanese warship sunk in World War II. Our WWII Tench-class submarine here at the Historic Ships of Baltimore. Early in 1952, she completed her conversion to a Fleet Snorkel submarine and was deployed again to the Mediterranean that summer. Join Historic Ships in Baltimore for an inside look on board USS Torsk, a WWII-era Tench - class Submarine, which sunk the last two enemy combatants at the e. For one admission you can tour the Constellation, The USCG Cutter 37 which was a hero at Pearl Harbor, The Lightship Chesapeake, and of course "The Galloping Ghost of the Japanese Coast", the Torsk. Change). From there, she served as a training submarine for anti-submarine aircraft and surface ships to practice detecting and targeting. Hiram Henderson is the group's leader. (LogOut/ Torsk departed the area on 5 June, bound for Midway Atoll, arriving there on 11 June; from there, she continued on to Pearl Harbor. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, she operated primarily as a training vessel; she also went on deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and helped to train elements of the Atlantic Fleet in anti-submarine tactics. Darren!". While we still had slavery in the country until 1865, it is illegal to participate in the transatlantic, slave trade agreed by us and Great Britain at that time. Her main battery also underwent change: she now sported two open-mount 5-inch guns, as well as 40- and 20-millimeter antiaircraft guns. In the letter, he states his hope that our two countries have moved beyond the conflict and hopes we will all remain friends forever. She was launched on 6 September 1944 sponsored by Mrs. Allen B. Reed, and commissioned on 16 December 1944 with Commander Bafford E. Lewellen in command.Completed on the last day of 1944, Torsk trained out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Newport, Rhode Island, and New London, Connecticut, until 11 February 1945, when she headed for Florida. Range: 11,000 nautical miles (20,000 km) surfaced at 10 knots (19 km/h) He has never been found. Torsk was transferred to Submarine Squadron 6, based at Norfolk, Virginia. Top ways to experience USS Torsk and nearby attractions Platinum Package - Helicopter Tour with Dinner at Ruth's Chris or Capital Grille 5 Adventure Tours from $450.79 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Baltimore Inner Harbor Sightseeing Tour 29 City Tours from $26.58 per adult Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures 23 Walking Tours from $30.00 British and French shipswe are just looking for slavers coming out of the Congo river, capture their ships, and return the captives to the continent. The integration of all that equipment - the mix of it all - I think enables you to hear pretty realistic. How can you cram so much stuff into something that is built to sink. Battleship Texas - La Porte, Texas. Again from 13 to 22 October 1972 she conducted another Ocean Station Hotel. So, we continued further down into the belly of the Constellation and the energy seemed to grow darker. The Taney played a role in their colonization by the United States. She continued her patrol in the Sea of Japan, conducting visual and photo surveillance and destroying floating mines. That goes until the outbreak of the Civil War.. [2], Torsk is 311ft 8in (95.00m) long, with a beam of 27ft 4in (8.33m) and a maximum draft of 17ft 0in (5.18m). Torsk then attempted to torpedo the freighter as it entered the harbor, but the torpedoes missed, possibly because they struck uncharted coral reefs. Was stuffy and hot in summer. She was ordered to patrol off Kii Suido and off the north-east coast of Honshu. This last ocean station had been established to track storms threatening the middle states on the east coast which had often struck without warning. It was tough to find a spot to relax - especially during lights out. Join Historic Ships in Baltimore for an inside look on board USS Torsk, a WWII-era Tench - class Submarine, which sunk the last two enemy combatants at the e. 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