I rode both sister ships Remora and Pomodon.  The lei (flowers) draped onto the sail was made by the crew's wives (My wife Jeannie had a hand in making it), and it was placed after we returned from WestPac.

These were Guppy boats, and were definitely work hard play hard organizations.

Remora At Pearl
Robinson, Ketten, Nolander in After Torpedo Room
Ship's Plaque
Westpac Patch
Riolo The Barber
Greg Riolo - The Barber
Stuart, Alley, Randal Yoko
Stuart, Alley, Randall Topside on Remora in submarine nest, Yokosuka, Japan
Johnson & COB Morgan
Johnson & COB Morgan
A Sleeping Riolo Brother
George Riolo Testing A Flashcover
I remember this Engineman as a goodguy, but can't recall his name.  My ignorance abounds.
Electrician's Mate Me
After Engine Room
Electrician's Mate Me back in Maneuvering
In The After Engine Room
Hang in there.  I have more pics to jam into this page.  See that guy on the left that I can't remember his name for love or money?  He sent along some to go into here too.  I truly hate being stoopid when it comes to names.... mebbe someone can help out here.

USS Remora (SS-487)