The LTJG Dave Swanson Collection
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USS Helena CA-75
1957 - 1961
(Page posted on 15 August 2013.)
ENS Dale Hall.
Peter S. Barstad
Left is Yeoman Jim Roark; at Right is Keith F. Schulz. Far right is Yeoman John O. Wilkinson.
PFC Ronald A. Magee
Destroyer alongside. Prepare the bosun's chair lines!
Transfer while at sea. Bosun's chair.
Transfer nearly complete
USS Worcester (CL-144)
Towing exercise. Note the towing cable from Helena's fan tail to Worcester's bow.
Two pictures
Beautiful from any angle!
Dry dock. Vallejo, California
left to right . . .
Ship's Navigator CDR William C. King;
Commanding Officer CAPT Nels C. Johnson;
Executive Officer CDR James B.Hildreth