Mike and Two Subs
Michelson, moored across the pier from the Japanese MSDF (Maritime Self Defense Force) diesel-electric submarines SS-563 Harushio and SS-564 Michishio.
563 and 564
SS-563 Harushio and SS-564 Michishio again with Michelson visible in the right background.
Another View From Aft
Submarine SS-567 Makishio
These Uzushio-class boats were the first Japanese subs with a tear drop hull. She was a brand new boat at the time, commissioned 2 Feb 1972.
Volcano at Sea
This shot was taken at sea way east of Japan. We got a radio message that an underwater volcano had been erupting and growing into a brand new island. We steamed over to take a look. This is the tip of the underwater mountain a few days after breaking the surface.
