Recovery Photographs // MEDSpace

The photographs in this collection come from 2 sources: 1) a selection of images and used by Dr. Shilling in his numerous talks on the activities and events surrounding the rescue efforts, and 2) photographs taken from July-September 1939, during the Navy's effort to raise and recover the submarine.

Image titles have been transcribed from handwritten notes on the back of the photographs.

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The Rescue and Recovery of the USS Squalus

1. Aground at 90 feet. Just before de-parting Bow

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

2. Bubbles after 3rd lift

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

3. 1st left stern parties

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

4. Starting to tow in

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

5. Securing flood valves

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

6. Submerging a pontoon

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

7. Securing flood valves

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

8. New Hat "Buck Jones"

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

9. Just before 1st tow

Description/Abstract:: Image take during the recovery efforts from July-September 1939 to raise the USS Squalus and return her to the Portsmouth Naval Yard.
Date:: July-September 1939

10. Shilling Presentation Photos, #9

Description/Abstract:: Unidentified image used by Charles W. Shilling during his presentations on the recovery of the USS Squalus
Date:: July-September 1939