A map of Vietnam with the approximate location of Yankee Station outlined in the Gulf of Tonkin. This is where we operated. We were usually within sight of land, and very often as close as 5-10 miles. I often saw the surf line, and sea snakes were a common sight. There were times that we could see tracer fire and parachute flares at night.

My ship, the USS Mispillion, AO 105

Jim's Navy Pages Selected pictures and descriptions from my tour of duty in Southeast Asia, Feb.-Nov. 1972

A closeup of an UNREP. The ship is a Guided Missle Destroyer (DDG).

A map of Olongapo, Phillipines. This is where we would load cargo (fuel oil) to give to the warships on Yankee Station, and also where we had most of our time off.

Subic Bay, with Grandee Island at upper left, and the Fuel Pier, center foreground. This is where we would take on another load of fuel oil cargo in as little as 24 hours and head back to Vietnam, often without Liberty Call.

An ariel view of Subic Bay, and the city of Olongapo, looking West.

An UNREP (UNderway REPlenishment) off the coast of North Vietnam. This was our main function, and was repeated often, at any hour of any day.