Her medical staff also treated over 6,000 Vietnamese villagers. We also let one of our cameras run to try and capture evidence. [1] She was designated a National Historic Landmark on the same day. Her submerged endurance was limited by the life of her batteries, which at a speed of 2 knots (3.7km/h; 2.3mph), would be depleted after 48 hours. [6], At around 12:00, a second Kaibkan arrived in the area to hunt for Torsk; the latter fired a second Mark 28 torpedo and then dove deep to evade any depth charge attacks. USS Torsk, hull number SS-423, is a Tench -class submarine built for the United States Navy during World War II. Fitted with a special storm-tracking antenna housed in a distinctive bulbous dome fitted atop her pilot house, Taney deployed seven times yearly, conducting 21 deployments 200 miles (320km) off the coast. We searched the sub for visual evidence and came up empty. If you have more time you can get the $18 for the 4 ships. After departing Vietnamese waters, she arrived at Alameda in February 1970. Battleship USS Iowa - Los Angeles. After receiving word of Japan's surrender on 15 August, Torsk continued patrolling the Sea of Japan, conducting surveillance of Japanese installations and destroying any naval mines she encountered. All of the damaged vessels save Paul Hamilton and Lansdale reached Bizerte, Tunisia, on 21 April 1944. From 26 January to 15 February. Early in April, she departed Norfolk as a unit of Task Force 66 (TF 66) as convoy guide for convoy UGS-38. Reported Haunts: A sailor died aboard the submarine during one of the skirmishes it took part in during the end of WWII. Supposedly she has some ghostly sailors who are still aboard. We have seaman Joseph Grant Snow. [6], Torsk encountered a Japanese coastal minelayer on 2 June between Honshu and Hokkaido. Indeed, the card was the Jack of Clubs. During Fleet Week if you come down to the Inner Harbor, or anytime you are looking for something to do I VERY MUCH suggest going aboard. She arrived back in Norfolk in mid-August. She could carry enough provisions for her crew of ten officers and 71enlisted men for 75days of operations. During this period off Okinawa in April and May, Taney downed four suicide planes and assisted in numerous other "kills". Her electric motors provided 2,740shp (2,040kW) and a top speed of 8.75 knots (16km/h) submerged. Were also using an equalizer - a graphic equalizer. The Taney served on Ocean Station November in March and April 1960. Here the crew enjoyed liberty before again heading back to the ocean station. [3] She was named for Roger B. Taney (17771864), who served as U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Chief Justice of the United States. 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. A very interesting look into live on a sub. The Tench-class submarines were powered by four Fairbanks-Morse Model 38D8- 10-cylinder opposed piston diesel engines driving electrical generators. 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. The USS Torsk SS-423 is docked at the Baltimore Maritime Museum and is one of two Tench Class submarines still located inside the United States. USS Torsk (SS-423) Was one of the Tench-class submarines built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine and did two war patrols toward the end of WWII. She, too, is supposedly haunted. I have been aboard her, now, three times. USS Constellation. On 1 May 1965 the Treasury-class vessels were re-designated as High Endurance Cutters or WHEC. Can you tell us this card? There are so many things to see. Builder: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine Were most proud of her service, we also like to say, she worked in our African squadron from 1859 to, 1861. She sinks two Japanese frigates off the coast. 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. Later the same day, she made an unsuccessful attack on a cargo ship as it entered Wakasa Wan; then dodged through a 75-boat fishing fleet, and outdistanced the marus escort.Off Amarubi Saki on the morning of 14 August, Torsk sighted a medium cargo ship and took up the chase. Very cool look into submarine technology. First published on September 6, 2022 / 12:20 PM. 7 June 1988 [2] WPG/WAGC/WHEC-37, originally called USCGC Taney ( / tni / ), is a United States Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter notable as the last warship floating that fought in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Walking the USS Constellation, one can't help getting caught up in the history of this beautiful ship. Yeah, Rum! 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. The Torsk was armed with ten 21-inch torpedo tubes - six in the bow and four in stern. Taney led a convoy eastward on 19 July 1945 and returned the next day when the storm passed. She was launched on 3 June 1936 and was sponsored by Miss Corinne F. Taney. 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. Commander Lewellen then initiated deep submergence procedures and ordered the crew to rig for silent running. 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Suicide air attacks by the Japanese continued throughout June 1945, although most were intercepted by combat air patrol (CAP) fighters and downed before they could reach their targets. She was assigned to Submarine Squadron 2 in June 1949 and in mid-1950 she was sent on a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. (LogOut/ Okay, we have one vote for rum. The Tench class were virtual copies of the Gato and Balao classes; however, they were more strongly built than the Gato/Balao classes and had a better internal . The Torsk Volunteer Association works hand-in-hand with Historic Ships in Baltimore to provide skilled restoration and maintenance activities for the vessel. The history behind the Torsk is great and having the chance to be inside is an honor. What to Do i Hence, Ocean Station Hotel was closed down in 1977 and the Taney gained the distinction of being the last Coast Guard cutter to serve on an ocean station. Are you kidding me?" U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. [1] Torsk and its companions are major contributing elements in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.[7]. 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. Despite being the long arm of the law at sea she continued in her traditional Coast Guard humanitarian mission of search and rescue as well. [3] Coast Guardsmen from the Taney were ordered to take up defensive positions around Aloha Tower and protect it from being occupied. The "Clipper" flights across the Pacific to the Far East made islands like Hawaii, Midway, Guam, and Wake Island important way-stations. As the freighter entered the harbor half an hour later, Torsk attempted to sink her but was unsuccessful, possibly because the torpedoes struck undetected reefs near the mouth of the harbor.Around noon, another frigate appeared, apparently a reinforcement which had been called in. Later in 1952, from November to December, she served on Ocean Station Nan. 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. Arriving at Pearl Harbor on 22 February 1945, she soon embarked Rear Admiral Calvin H. Cobb and later underwent various minor repairs. The following day, she set her course homeward, stopped at Midway Island on 11 June, and returned to Pearl Harbor on 16 June.After refitting and the installation of new equipment, the submarine got underway for her second war patrol on 17 July. Built near the end of WW2 she served the Navy with distinction for years, decades. Speed: 20.25 knots (38 km/h) surfaced He and his family made a visit a few years ago. Taney is included in the Baltimore National Heritage Area. She disembarked four Hawaiians at Enderbury Island on 6 March 1938 and landed a second contingentof seven colonistsat Canton Island on the next day. Wine? 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. 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 In these very crowded conditions, the only way to pass someone was to turn sideways. That was intense! www.hnsa.org/hnsa-ships/uss-torsk-ss-423/, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.3; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.0.0 Safari/537.36. [3][8] The Japanese planes changed course to avoid Taney's fire. He is one of the scouts during the training exercise for whatever reason he doesnt get, down below when the ship begins to dive. Mainly concerned with the Pacific Theatre of the war, and that is where she served both of her deployments. 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. Range: 11,000 nautical miles (20,000 km) surfaced at 10 knots (19 km/h) The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Torsk (SS 423). 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. The ship took on an important role in the waters off Africa. This proved to be the last Japanese warship to be sunk in World War II, as the Japanese government announced it would surrender the next day. 2 126-cell Sargo batteries Meanwhile, tension continued to rise in the Far East as Japan cast covetous glances at the American, British, Dutch, and French colonial possessions and marched deeper into embattled China. She is also one of two Treasury-class (out of seven total) Coast Guard cutters still afloat. two propellers Theyve all, been staying in the hammocks down here. Darren!". After numerous war patrols and duties as a training boat after the war, the Torsk arrived in Baltimore to serve as a museum and memorial in 1972. On 8 September 1966 Taney crossed the 180th meridian and then arrived at Ocean Station Victor on 11 September, relieving USCGC Chautauqua (WHEC-41). Ouch! It was tough to find a spot to relax - especially during lights out. From 30 August to 20 September 1970 and from 3 to 24 January 1971 she served on Ocean Station November. She was also fitted with a 5-inch (127mm) /25 caliber deck gun and a Bofors 40mm and Oerlikon 20mm cannon. This morning, as a way to jump right into this huge community event, K2 and I visited the USS Torsk. What did you like to drink? What separates Unexplained Cases from other paranormal groups is that Darren Dedo and Rick Garner, who today are recognized as early pioneers of the ghost huntinggenre, have over 35 years in broadcast radio and television news and have won a Southeast Regional Emmy and Associated Press awards. Top speed of 8.75 knots ( 38 km/h ) surfaced He and his family made a visit a years... 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