USS Redwing ARS 4

This is a model of the Redwing before its conversion to an ARS.  Its the property of Robert Blackman.  The USS Redwing was sunk off North Africa on 29 June 1943 after hitting a mine with a loss of one life.  Bob, who on the helm at the time, says they were at General Quarters and the berthing compartment was empty and that saved many lives.

NAFTS, National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors