A closeup of the R-10's bridge area. The location is unknown but the date is likely the early 1920's. The horizontal strakes on the side of the bridge were intended to break up waves that crash against the fairwater while the boat is running on the surface. This prevents solid water from swamping the bridge and the watchstanders there.
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
R-10 assisting in the salvage of the R-6 (SS-83) after it sank in San Pedro (Los Angeles) Harbor, CA. Due to a malfunction in one of her torpedo tubes, R-6 sank on September 26, 1921. She was refloated on October 13, 1921, reconditioned, and put back into service.
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
R-10 crewmembers on the deck of their boat during the R-6 salvage operation, October, 1921.
