Taken from the deck of USS Charr (SS-328), identifiable by the name stenciled on her deck gear, this photograph shows the submarine moored beneath a shipyard crane with a large fleet warship anchored in the distance. Scenes like this illustrate the vital support infrastructure of Pacific forward bases, where submarines and surface combatants alike depended on cranes, tenders, and repair facilities to stay in fighting condition throughout World War II. Project: 218697