Virtual Ship Tour: USS Torsk (SS-423)

Join Historic Ships in Baltimore for an inside look on board USS Torsk, a WWII-era Tench - class Submarine, which sunk the last two enemy combatants at the end of WWII. Commissioned for the United States Navy on December 16, 1944, the USS Torsk was the only submarine out of its Tench Class fleet of ten to see service during World War II. Over eighty sailors lived aboard Torsk at particular times. In these very crowded conditions, the only way to pass someone was to turn sideways. After numerous war patrols and duties as a training boat after the war, the Torsk arrived in Baltimore to serve as a museum and memorial in 1972. Learn more about this highlight of the Historic Ships in Baltimore collection, particularly her valiant efforts in the Pacific theater. Subscribe here for more Historic Ships videos and follow us on Social Media for more information about our fleet! Facebook.com/HistoricShips Instagram.com/HistoricShipsinBaltimore Twitter.com/BaltimoreShips Support our ongoing restoration here: https://historicships.org/support/don... Our Mission: The mission of Historic Ships in Baltimore is to honor and perpetuate the legacy of dedicated service given by the U.S. Sloop-of-War Constellation, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 37, U.S. Submarine Torsk, Lightship 116 Chesapeake, Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse and their respective crews. The Museum achieves this mission through the historical interpretation, restoration and preservation of these revered symbols of our maritime heritage while acting as a cultural and educational resource for the community. Historic Ships in Baltimore is supported by Living Classrooms Foundation. Livingclassrooms.org