USS Requin In Pittsburg, PA (Pic Heavy)

cdrsubron7 · 07-10-16, 08:21 PM

USS Requin - SS-481

Carngie Science Center

History Of The USS Requin

Location Of The USS Requin

I was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over the weekend. My son and I were in Pittsburgh over the weekend to watch the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates play baseball. The Pirates played baseball this weekend, I'm not sure what the Cubs were doing. This really has no bearing on my post here, I was just mentioning what I was in town for.

I went to the Carnegie Science Center located on the Ohio River and took a tour of the USS Requin and while there took many pictures of the submarine and its interiors. I apologize in advance for the poor quality of some of these pictures, I guess my camera or my eyesight is somewhat on the old side.

So here the pictures of the Tench class Submarine, the USS Requin (SS-481).

Looking from the shore at the superstructure of The USS Requin.

This next picture is from an info poster of the Requin seen before you walk the ramp to the stern of the sub.

Looking from the walkway towards the bow of the USS Requin.

You board the sub via walkway to the stern of the sub. This next pic is looking forward from the stern.

This picture is looking at the entrance which leads below to the Forward Torpedo Room.

Here's a picture of the Forward Torpedo Room. The torpedo on display to the left of the picture is a Mark 23, BTW. A gentleman that was stationed in the forward torpedo room remarked to me that some sub veterans couldn't understand why they put a Mark 23 in the room.

This set of pictures is just behind the forward torpedo room, I believe this was the Officer's Country.

This next set of pictures is from the Main Control Room.

I believe this pic is of the Bathythermagraph, not 100% sure.

These next pics are from the Main Mess and the Crew's Quarters.

This next pic needs no explanation.

cdrsubron7 · 07-10-16, 08:37 PM

These next pics are from the Forward Engine Room, Aft Engine Room, and the Maneuvering Room.

This pic is of the #4 Diesel Engine with it's cover off.

These two pics are from the Maneuvering Room.

These pics are just from the last compartment and one last pic from shore.

Needless to say, I had an absolute ball touring the sub and talking to some of the volunteer workers that work on the sub. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. I hope you enjoyed these pics of the USS Requin, because I sure had fun posting them.

07-11-16, 06:45 AM

Very interesting pictures especially in view of the cold war reconstruction. The tower seems to come from the Guppy III program ... the hull was not adjusted.

Sailor Steve · 07-11-16, 09:01 AM

Great stuff!

AVGWarhawk · 07-11-16, 02:26 PM

I can smell the Torsk looking at those pictures. She looks in good shape. Thanks for sharing!

cdrsubron7 · 07-11-16, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I can smell the Torsk looking at those pictures. She looks in good shape. Thanks for sharing!

The USS Requin recently had a major upkeep done to her. I refer you to the picture below.

07-10-16, 08:21 PM	#1
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	USS Requin In Pittsburg, PA (Pic Heavy) USS Requin - SS-481 Carngie Science Center History Of The USS Requin Location Of The USS Requin I was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over the weekend. My son and I were in Pittsburgh over the weekend to watch the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates play baseball. The Pirates played baseball this weekend, I'm not sure what the Cubs were doing. This really has no bearing on my post here, I was just mentioning what I was in town for. I went to the Carnegie Science Center located on the Ohio River and took a tour of the USS Requin and while there took many pictures of the submarine and its interiors. I apologize in advance for the poor quality of some of these pictures, I guess my camera or my eyesight is somewhat on the old side. So here the pictures of the Tench class Submarine, the USS Requin (SS-481). Looking from the shore at the superstructure of The USS Requin. This next picture is from an info poster of the Requin seen before you walk the ramp to the stern of the sub. Looking from the walkway towards the bow of the USS Requin. You board the sub via walkway to the stern of the sub. This next pic is looking forward from the stern. This picture is looking at the entrance which leads below to the Forward Torpedo Room. Here's a picture of the Forward Torpedo Room. The torpedo on display to the left of the picture is a Mark 23, BTW. A gentleman that was stationed in the forward torpedo room remarked to me that some sub veterans couldn't understand why they put a Mark 23 in the room. This set of pictures is just behind the forward torpedo room, I believe this was the Officer's Country. This next set of pictures is from the Main Control Room. I believe this pic is of the Bathythermagraph, not 100% sure. These next pics are from the Main Mess and the Crew's Quarters. This next pic needs no explanation. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines Last edited by cdrsubron7; 07-10-16 at 08:47 PM.

07-10-16, 08:37 PM	#2
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	These next pics are from the Forward Engine Room, Aft Engine Room, and the Maneuvering Room. This pic is of the #4 Diesel Engine with it's cover off. These two pics are from the Maneuvering Room. These pics are just from the last compartment and one last pic from shore. Needless to say, I had an absolute ball touring the sub and talking to some of the volunteer workers that work on the sub. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. I hope you enjoyed these pics of the USS Requin, because I sure had fun posting them. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines Last edited by cdrsubron7; 07-10-16 at 08:49 PM.

07-11-16, 02:26 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I can smell the Torsk looking at those pictures. She looks in good shape. Thanks for sharing! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

07-11-16, 06:45 AM	#3
Bleiente Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Very interesting pictures especially in view of the cold war reconstruction. The tower seems to come from the Guppy III program ... the hull was not adjusted.

07-11-16, 09:01 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Great stuff! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo