Refueling at Sea                         The Smoking Lamp Is Out Throughout The Ship      (Hull numbers still in WWII regulation size so this is probobly 1945-46.)

Approaching the oiler

Passing the lines

Hoses on the way over

Hooked and transferring fuel. Can you feel the turbulence between the ships?

Refueling at Sea is a dangerous job but is well practiced in the fleet.  It is an all hands effort tho the snipes and deck have the hardest parts and work together superbly to get the job done quickly and safely. In a formation there is always a screen of destroyers searching out subs to protect the other ships, and the next ship in line will do lifeguard in case a man is swept over the side. It has happened. Personnel , movies and other things are often highlined while along side. Refueling annd rearming and replenishment are done at night as well as in the day.

Return to Quarterdeck

These fotos were taken during the 1967 West Pacific cruise and show mostly the oiler which as can be seen is as old a veteran as the New was, and still doing her duty

USS New recieving fuel at forward station 1967

Below some unidentified sailor is getting the ride he will remember the rest of his life. The Highline. He got this ride for free. You have to pay to get a good ride at an amusment park

Photos thanks to Rich Bashlor QMSN 66-68