The USS Irex SS–482: Swim call, Malta Fall 1961
In a group of photographs of the Irex visit to Valetta, Malta, in the Fall of 1961 are the following shots of a swim call. The photographs were provided by Bob Souden QMC (SS), but apparently taken by Carl Chagnon TM2 (SS)
![[ Malta swim call a ]](../bin/Souden-2a.png)
The boat heeled over for a swim call and bottom scraping. The torpedo recovery
crane suggests this was taken after a torpoedo recovery oiperation. Seated
is Carl Chagnon TM2 (SS). On the bridge, although too small to make out, are
ENS O'Brien, Chief Greenwood RMC (SS) and Mack TM3 (SS).
![[ Malta swim call b ]](../bin/Souden-2b.png)
Swim call. The boat is floated high enough so that the tank tops becomes a
nice beachfront property.
![[ Malta swim call c ]](../bin/Souden-2c.png)
A shot taken of an unidentified person lounging againts the torpedo recovery
crane.
![[ Malta swim call d ]](../bin/Souden-7a.png)
Convenient way to hold on or to hoist oneself onto the tank tops.