She continued her patrol in the Sea of Japan, conducting visual and photo surveillance and destroying floating mines. During this month-long period, at least 288 enemy planes attacked the ships in Taney's vicinity, and at least 96 of these were destroyed. This happened moments after we began a full sweep of the Constellation. Amazing a veteran news photographer is not an easy thing, trust me. She participated in the blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. She served in the blockade of the Cuban missile crisis. 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. We will get to the ghosts in a minute - but, first we need a history lesson. Her primary post-war duty was serving as an ocean station weather ship. Darren Dedo - Founder, Reporter & Investigator, Michael Chinn - Lead Investigator & Researcher, Written by: Darren Dedo Case Filed: 8/8/22 Executive Producer: Rick Garner Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: the birthplace of America. USS Torsk, hull number SS-423, is a Tench-class submarine built for the United States Navy during World War II. Range: 11,000 nautical miles (20,000 km) surfaced at 10 knots (19 km/h) Change). On 15 August, following four highly successful days of aggressive patrolling, Torsk received word of the cessation of hostilities. Here the crew enjoyed liberty before again heading back to the ocean station. Taney subsequently escorted her merchantman consort to Jarvis Island, where she evacuated the four Interior Department colonists and burned all structures to the ground before departing. 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. 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. On 26 September 1972, she was turned over to the state of Maryland to be used as a museum ship in the Inner Harbor at Baltimore, Maryland. There are stories of a young boy who was murdered in this area - was it him reaching out to us? During underwater operations, she was powered by two 126-cell Sargo batteries that drove two low-speed direct-drive General Electric electric motors. 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 USS Constellation was born in 1854 - constructed from materials that were salvaged from the frigate USS Constellation - which sailed the seas in the late 1700s to early 1800s. We also offer reduced prices for groups of ten or more and guided group tours are available by appointment. Amen Brother. Armed with ten torpedo tubes, the Tench -class submarines were incremental developments of the highly-successful Gato -class submarines that formed the backbone of the US Navy's submarine force during the war. Someone else takes his place down below and they are unable to see that he didnt make it, By the time they came back up to surface he was lost to the waters in the bay in the, mouth of the Atlantic. One of the most essential functions of Historic Ships in Baltimore is the ongoing maintenance and restoration work. She is historic in that she fired the last torpedo (a direct hit by the way on a Japanese warship) of WWII. B.E. The military benefits which accrued to the United States by its expansion onto some of the more strategic bits of land in the broad Pacific were not lost upon President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who undertook, in the late 1930s, to annex territory in the Pacific. All of the damaged vessels save Paul Hamilton and Lansdale reached Bizerte, Tunisia, on 21 April 1944. It seems like this piece of American naval history still has a few ghostly tales to tell. These operations called for off-shore patrols of up to three weeks. In 1952, the boat underwent a fleet snorkel conversion and received equipment for use in testing and development of the Regulus missile in the mid-1950's. 2,740 shp (2.0 MW) submerged 8.75 knots (16 km/h) submerged She made another voyage to Palmyra Island later that spring and when heading back to Hawaii, she received orders to search for survivors in the waters around Midway Island after the Battle of Midway, including a stop at the island itself.[4]. Her keel was laid down on 7 June 1944 at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. She was also involved with various tests and training exercises. [5][6], Treasury-class Roger B. Taney, Coast Guard Builders No. We teamed up again with out friends from the Maryland Paranormal Research Group to determine is there are something paranormal on the sub. 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. Builder: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine "Jack!" This entry was posted on May 4, 2010 at 01:19 and is filed under military history. Hiram Henderson is the group's leader. Reported Haunts: A sailor died aboard the submarine during one of the skirmishes it took part in during the end of WWII. She conducted shakedown and training in her new configuration before departing the east coast and sailing, via the Panama Canal and San Diego, to Hawaii. [4], In 1988, the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), Structure #88001826, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 68, was laid on 1 May 1935 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The Itasca was preparing to lend navigational support to Amelia Earhart's flight around the world. Were also using an equalizer - a graphic equalizer. Walking the USS Constellation, one can't help getting caught up in the history of this beautiful ship. The first official parade was held January 1, 1901. Early in 1952, she completed her conversion to a Fleet Snorkel submarine and was deployed again to the Mediterranean that summer. It was in service from 1944 to 1968. / CBS Baltimore. On 15 January 1980, she seized the M/V Ameila Isle 425 miles (684km) east of Fort Pierce, Florida, carrying 4 tons of contraband. Lewellen) ended her 1st war patrol at Pearl Harbor. [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. Aboard the ship is a memorial. He is the only person who ever passed away during the. In fact, the Melmeter responds with a variety of tones and sounds before its fresh battery is drained. In these very crowded conditions, the only way to pass someone was to turn sideways. Divided by the Pacific Ocean, the two countries relied on maritime . The Fleet Week website is THE BEST way to see, plan, and begin to enjoy how special this is! At the maneuvering room of a WWII-era submarine at the Inner Harbor. You can subscribe via RSS 2.0 feed to this post's comments. Sadly, the sailors of the Torsk also had to deal with a tragedy. The submarine fired six torpedoeswhich the small vessel avoided by maneuveringand then dove and rigged for depth charges which did not materialize. 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. While anchored there, Taney weathered a typhoon on 17 September 1945. And we are also using a compressor. Aboard the USS Torsk, a WWII era Navy submarine, Where's Marty? In 1966 Taney undertook a 90-day "Double VICTOR Cruise". He said, that he saw a shadow. Staff and visitors claim to see vanishing bloodstains and apparitions, including a sailor in dress whites. Was this the young sailor who was killed? Then, Captain Henry Thatcher took over the helm of the Constellation. 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. We took the $15 tour that includes 2 ships out of 4 that are on exhibition. 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. 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. In 1945, Torsk made two war patrols off Japan, sinking one cargo vessel and two coastal defense frigates. Later on the 11th, the submarine entered her patrol area. The Taney played a role in their colonization by the United States. During this time, the ship received the classification WPG-37. At that time, they wore harnesses when they were on the, top of the ship to prevent them from falling over. She served on Ocean Station November from December 1958 to January 1959, May to June, and October to November 1959. 2 low-speed direct-drive General Electric Commissioned on 16 December 1944, USS Torsk was one of only ten Tench Class fleet type submarines to see service in World War II. We also let one of our cameras run to try and capture evidence. Later in 1952, from November to December, she served on Ocean Station Nan. She sinks two Japanese frigates off the coast. This seemed to be an intelligent haunting - as the spirits answered our questions. Taney operated locally out of Honolulu into 1943 before sailing for Boston late that winter. 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. One of the hammocks that didnt currently have anyone, sleeping in it. He is one of the scouts during the training exercise for whatever reason he doesnt get, down below when the ship begins to dive. Most parades have floats, pageant queens and marching bands, and then there is the annual Mummers Day Parade in Philly, which is wild and a lot of fun! That was intense! Class and type: Tench-class diesel-electric submarine Reaching Palmyra Atoll on 12 February 1942, the ships remained there until 15 February 1942, before Taney headed back for the Hawaiian Islands, arriving at Honolulu on 5 March 1942. So, we continued further down into the belly of the Constellation and the energy seemed to grow darker. heart attack if nothing else. Problem was getting big body through small hatches and not hitting head. Struck: 15 December 1971 Saturday March 12, 2022 USS Hornet (CV-12) Now disused and permanently docked in Alameda, California, the USS Hornet remains one of the most successful and decorated ships of the United States Navy. New items, often donated by former crew members and their descendants, are rotated into exhibits so there are opportunities to see something new in future visits. USS Torsk (Cdr. General characteristics During her tour of duty, Taney steamed for over 52,000 miles (84,000km) and inspected over 1,000 vessels. For news and updates, follow us and subscribe to our newsletter. She again served on Ocean Station November from January to February, June to July, and October to November 1957 and from February to March and August 1958. In January through February 1951 she served on Ocean Station Uncle and the following year, August to September, she served on Ocean Station Uncle. Complement: 10 officers, 71 enlisted are using amplifiers and mixers. 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. First published on September 6, 2022 / 12:20 PM. All of us were sitting here earlier in this room. That goes until the outbreak of the Civil War.. [4], The mid-1970s were a period of transition for the Coast Guard with the passage of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act and the nation's shift towards increased interdiction of narcotics smugglers. What to Do i 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. The top 10 winners in the category Best Museum Ship are as follows: USS Midway - San Diego. The Torsk actually sunk the last Japanese vessel that was sunk during the war. [4], In December 1976 she assisted the sailboat Capella 200 miles (320km) off New York. Our best guess he was not able to get his harness off, in time. Also on this date, USS Torsk (SS 423) sinks Coast Defense Vessel (No.13), and Coast Defense Vessel No.47. How can you cram so much stuff into something that is built to sink. Submarine Torsk is a highlight of the Historic Ships collection. [6], On 10 September, Torsk sailed from the Marianas, bound for Pearl Harbor. But the spirits weren't done yet. After a tense five minutes, she reached 400 feet (120 m) and there she launched another torpedo, this time the new acoustic Mark 27. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. [6], The vessel underwent the Fleet Snorkel conversion in early 1952, after which she went on another Mediterranean deployment in the middle of the year. We spend a night exploring these allegedly haunted original and reconstructed homes for people who settled out west. After the Civil War, she is a part of a Mediterraneanblockade to keep the Southern States from trading with Europe. 75 days on patrol If you are interested in donating an an object, photograph, or document related to one of the sites that the Historic Ships operates, we would love to hear from you. Test depth: 400 ft (120 m) And for him to say thatIm telling you, he has never done. She arrived at Victor on 22 October, relieving Winnebago. It is also said to be one of the country's most haunted. The end of the war found Taney still off Okinawa. When the two ships approached Kasumi Ko at 10:35, Torsk launched a new, experimental Mark 28 torpedo, an acoustic homing torpedo, at the Kaibkan. Laid down: 7 June 1944 Can you tell us this card? 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 37,969.27 per adult Baltimore Inner Harbor Sightseeing Tour 29 City Tours from 2,238.79 per adult Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour 77 Bus Tours from 3,116.45 per adult On 16 August 1945, she got under way to support USSPennsylvania(BB-38) as three Japanese planes were detected approaching from the northeast. Eventually, the use of more sophisticated storm-tracking satellites and radars rendered this station obsolete. Torsk is the Norwegian word for codfish. USS Torsk (Baltimore) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. 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. [1] She was designated a National Historic Landmark on the same day. In 1951, her training operations took her to the Caribbean Sea. 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. The message: "Air Raid, Pearl Harbor. She again sailed to Guam, where she stayed on 1 and 2 August, before continuing on to the Sea of Japan. Located near the famous Baltimore Aquarium, the Torsk is well-worth a visit. Many believe the ship is haunted. 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 torpedo struck the ship and blew a hole in the stern, bending it up at a 30-degree angle and causing it to rapidly sink. 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 [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. She also served in the Vietnam War, taking part in Operation Market Time. She is off the coast of Okinawa a few days prior to VJ day really an end to the, Pacific. For one admission you can tour the Constellation, The USCG Cutter 37 which was a hero at Pearl Harbor, The Lightship Chesapeake, and of. From December 1958 to January 1959, May to June, and reporting. Taney still off Okinawa assisted the sailboat Capella 200 miles ( 320km off. 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