My old “HOme” @ Work: USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2) Refueling a German Destroyer
Ever wondered how we “pass gas” at sea? This video runs long, but has excellent close ups of the gear and the process to supply fuel while steaming at 12 or more knots in the open ocean. Also, the German crew had a little fun dressing like Vikings. The day you see is a great one, clear, smooth seas and looks like moderate temperatures, but trust me, I’ve done it at night, with no moon, in the rain and heavy seas, too: Same process, more dangerous.