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USS Torsk: WWII Submarine Now a Museum in Baltimore
The USS Torsk, a World War II-era submarine, is preserved as a museum ship in Baltimore. It was the last U.S. submarine to sink an enemy ship during the war until a recent operation. A reporter toured the vessel, highlighting its historical features and daily life aboard.
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The USS Torsk, a submarine from World War II, is now a museum ship in Baltimore. Business Insider reported that it was the last U.S. The reporter visited the USS Torsk in April. A guide provided details on the submarine's operations. The tour included areas usually closed to the public.
The USS Torsk was decommissioned in 1968, according to the guide. It features torpedo tubes and had a top speed of about 9 knots, or 10 miles per hour. The guide stated that the torpedoes could destroy an entire ship with one shot, but the submarine lacked armor and had limited speed.
The vessel's sister ship, the USS Cutlass, commissioned in 1945. The guide noted that such submarines are still relatively advanced compared to some navies, like Iran's.
The USS Torsk included a Kleinschmidt evaporator that produced 1,000 gallons of freshwater per day, mainly for battery maintenance. Smoking was permitted at most times, the guide said. Food on submarines was the best in the Navy, according to the guide, with coffee available around the clock unlike on other ships.
The vessel carried only two movies at a time due to the size of film reels. General admission tickets cost $21.95 per adult and include access to the USS Constellation and US Coast Guard Cutter WHEC-37.
submarines have advanced with nuclear power, but their appearance remains similar to World War II designs. The USS Torsk had a rescue buoy attached by a steel cable to guide divers to the escape hatch. Torpedomen loaded torpedoes and signaled readiness to fire.
