Off the northern most coast of south Vietnam, (the DMZ) we refueled at sea frequently and while underway. Never an issue. There were times when we left the gunline to refuel and replenish with three simultaneous operations going on while underway. Refuel, mid ships highline and vertical replenishment on the fan tail. USS Blandy DD 943. 27,00 rounds of 5 inch expended and after 7 month o firing we finally left for home. The battleship New Jersey relieved us on station. It cured my desire to ever take an ocean cruise again.
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