USS Requin, Mess deck

Pittsburgh Revolution / Steve Mellon

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When it was commissioned in 1945, the USS Requin was ready for war but never fired a shot. The vessel was on its way to Guam when the crew received word that World War II had come to an end. Over the next several decades -- until it was decommissioned in 1968 -- the sub spent much of its time on Cold War spy missions. These days the Requin can be found on the city's North Shore, where it serves as a museum offering visitors a look at life for an 80-member submarine crew. This is a view of the mess, where enlisted men took their meals and, when not on duty, hung out and even watched movies.

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About Pittsburgh Revolution
Post-Gazette staff photographer Steve Mellon set out to capture Pittsburgh from all angles. Using a tripod and his digital camera, he took numerous photos and then stitched them together using software.

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