The stories and photos here are from Stewart "Stew" Rusby, Photographers Mate 1st class, on board the Currituck from 1951 through part of 1952 during the recommissioning , shake down and trip to Norway.
More stories and photos will be added as they are received. So check back from time to time.
This is Stew's first story and account of an incident in Gitmo.
Some photos of the 1951 recommissioning and the accident at Gitmo
Stew and the Flash Gun
Here is a second set of photos sent by Stew, some relating to the story above.
From a Souvenir Booklet circa 1952 or 1953. A Christmas Card from the Photo Lab, circa 1950s.
An article from Our Navy magazine, My Soul Cries Out.
A story of the trip to Norfolk, a fire and a sick sailor.
Some photos relating to the above story.
Some of Stew's personal slides, most taken in Norway. The last two were Here is Stew's final Story of his time aboard the Wild Goose.
This page shows some final and historic photos relating to Norway and the above story.
This page are the last of slides showing operations in Norway and Norfolk and possibly San Juan.
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possibly taken in San Juan or Norfolk. The Christmas slide was likely in Norfolk, 1952.
The background image on this page is from the 1951-1953 Cruisebook Cover.
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http://www.usscurrituck.org