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

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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.

XTBilly · 07-12-16, 02:00 AM

VERY nice shots Commander. Thanks for sharing!

Billy.

captcrane · 07-12-16, 05:40 AM

Hey thanks for the pictures. Outstanding Job!

propbeanie · 07-12-16, 09:19 AM

Very nice cdsubron7. In the first pic, who'd use that doorway on the side of the conn with the very BIG first step?...

Have you ever been to Charleston, SC and seen Patriot's Point and the USS Clamagore? I've got pics somewhere around here of that (and the Yorktown and the Laffey)...

Rockin Robbins · 07-12-16, 09:44 AM

Actually Requin would be a Guppy I as the bow is not modified. Only the conning tower is adjusted to protect the innocent!

Here's a gaggle of Guppy IIIs for your listening and dancing pleasure.

aanker · 07-12-16, 12:12 PM

Thanks for sharing, very nice pics!

max-peck · 07-12-16, 03:17 PM

Beautiful pics CdrSubron7

cdrsubron7 · 07-12-16, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propbeanie

Very nice cdsubron7. In the first pic, who'd use that doorway on the side of the conn with the very BIG first step?...

Have you ever been to Charleston, SC and seen Patriot's Point and the USS Clamagore? I've got pics somewhere around here of that (and the Yorktown and the Laffey)...

I've had the pleasure of touring two other WW II subs. One the USS Cobia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The USS Ling in Hackensack, New Jersey.

max-peck · 07-12-16, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrsubron7

I've had the pleasure of touring two other WW II subs. One the USS Cobia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The USS Ling in Hackensack, New Jersey.

I need to get myself to the US at some point
Seems like you guys actually held onto some of your WW2 ships and subs for future generations to experience

All we held on to is the HMS Belfast (light cruiser)

I have been to the HMS Belfast a few times - and admittedly it is awesome

But I wish we had done the same as you - and held on to some WW2 Battleships, Carriers, Subs etc etc etc...

razark · 07-12-16, 06:02 PM

Makes me want to get out to the Cavalla again.

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: 28,281 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

07-12-16, 09:19 AM	#9
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,103 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Very nice cdsubron7. In the first pic, who'd use that doorway on the side of the conn with the very BIG first step?... Have you ever been to Charleston, SC and seen Patriot's Point and the USS Clamagore? I've got pics somewhere around here of that (and the Yorktown and the Laffey)... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

07-12-16, 09:44 AM	#10
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Actually Requin would be a Guppy I as the bow is not modified. Only the conning tower is adjusted to protect the innocent! Here's a gaggle of Guppy IIIs for your listening and dancing pleasure. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

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

07-12-16, 02:00 AM	#7
XTBilly Officer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 242 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	VERY nice shots Commander. Thanks for sharing! Billy.

07-12-16, 05:40 AM	#8
captcrane Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 139 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Hey thanks for the pictures. Outstanding Job!

07-12-16, 12:12 PM	#11
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Thanks for sharing, very nice pics!

07-12-16, 03:17 PM	#12
max-peck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 752 Downloads: 414 Uploads: 0	Beautiful pics CdrSubron7 __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Authority should derive from the consent of the governed, not from the threat of force If the only tool you have is a hammer, pretty soon everything starts to look like a nail FOTRS Ultimate http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=226270 The future of SH4 - coming to a PC near you soon

07-12-16, 06:02 PM	#15
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	Makes me want to get out to the Cavalla again. __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"