Fenomenal, 1945, not much changed in the procedures. Amazing how close the destroyer maintained her position alongside of this huge battleship, perhaps therefore their speed of around 16 knots. Almost 40 years later, 1984, I came alongside USS Nimitz and we had problem to keep close position with our Standard Frigate due to the succion next to the towering Aircraft Carrier. I love to see the armament of the destroyer and the relaxed routine of the crew and espectators. Nice video, thanks a lot
Thank you for this footage. My relative, a plankowner, Robert J Raffetto, RDM2, served in the CIC aboard her until war's end.
Glad I could connect you to a piece of your family history.
Fascinating,didn't realize they refueled in that manner,from a battleship.
Yep, destroyers could refuel at sea from oilers, aircraft carriers, battleships, and even heavy and light cruisers.
Fenomenal, 1945, not much changed in the procedures.
Amazing how close the destroyer maintained her position alongside of this huge battleship, perhaps therefore their speed of around 16 knots.
Almost 40 years later, 1984, I came alongside USS Nimitz and we had problem to keep close position with our Standard Frigate due to the succion next to the towering Aircraft Carrier.
I love to see the armament of the destroyer and the relaxed routine of the crew and espectators.
Nice video, thanks a lot
@@johanvanham5102 Thanks for sharing, and yes, the crews' experience really shows in their nonchalant demeanor.