O-10

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O-10 pulling in to moor, with a destroyer to starboard, date and location unknown but the date is likely the early 1920's. The vessel in the background is a Lapwing-class minesweeper, possibly one that was primarily engaged in submarine rescue and salvage work.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

A closeup of the photo above, showing details of the O-10's fairwater area. The men are preparing mooring and heaving lines.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

O-10 and two sister boats moored to the submarine tender USS Camden (AS-6). The location is not known, but it is likely the Panama area in the mid 1920's. Out of view to the right are three more O-boats, including the O-8 (SS-69).

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

A lower resolution photo of O-10 during the WWII years, steaming sedately on the surface. The location is likely in Long Island Sound off Connecticut. Her port side engine exhaust can be seen to the right of the center of the photo.

Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman

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