Bob Smeland on switchboard watch in the engine room.
George Hartley coming into "Dutch Harbor" Alaska.
Two EM's changing light bulbs the the foremast. (How many does it take?)
Looking down the main street in San Pedro, CA.
Christmas tree in the mess hall in 1952.
The Three Amigos
Tony Ducoin and Bob Smeland
Dutch Harbor
Water, water everywhere...
John Gregory in gun tub approaching Aruba
George Reeves, BT1 and William Bonaker, MM1
Roger did not relieve the watch!
Shangai Reds was a local hangout in the 1950's. I wonder if it's still there?
Refueling USS Helena during sea trials training near San Diego
Somewhere in the Panama Canal. Bob's first trip out of the USA, heading for Aruba
Left: EM in the electric shop are Sam Brown, Lyle Rogers, George Hartley and unknown.
FN playing cards in "E" Division crew's quarters are B.P. Robertson (I think), Arvid Sletten and John Shettle.
Bob Smeland, Lyle Rogers EM2 and A.C. Arnold, EM3
Right: Jones or Allen, William Mangan and Bob Smeland while living off the ship during mothball operation/decommissioning of 1954.
