Crewmen on weather deck area of USS Mansfield (DD-728) in Vietnam. He and others wear flak jackets and helmets. Below him in background, the Mansfield fires a salvo to port, from a pair of her forward 5-inch guns. View downward to port side of lower deck, where empty shell casings are seen near the railing. The ship raises a sharp bow wave as she makes way at high speed. The USS Hanson (DD-832) a Gearing class Destroyeris seen at some distance. It maneuvers about and comes closer to the Mansfield (from which the photos are being taken). Wind is picking up and white caps appear on the water. Ensign G J Groves, is seen at the Mk 37 Director position above the bridge of the Mansfield. Views of him communicating from that position. A sailor mans an M2 50 cal machine gun set up at a railing of the Mansfield. He sights the weapon but does not fire. An officer appears wearing a black cap with gold "scrambled eggs" on the bill and "Comdes Div, 152" inscribed on the front (Commander Destroyer Division 152). He issues some instructions to crew members. (Note: Records indicate that the Captain of the USS Mansfield was Commander Donald P. Nellis during this period.)
USS Mount Baker (AE-4) is approached by USS Mansfield (DD-728) for supply of ammunition during Operation Sea Dragon in Vietnam. Mount Baker underway at high speed. Officers and men on bridge of AE-4. Working party of 5 men pulling a line on lower deck on DD-728. Men pull a small messenger line from AE-4. Men wearing life-jackets work with small lines. A stack of 5-inch shells high-lined from the AE-4 to DD-728.
5-inch shells high-lined from the USS Mount Baker (AE-4) to USS Mansfield (DD-728) during Operation Sea Dragon in Vietnam. The ammunition stack lifted from AE-4 and moves on cable. It swings on the cable. It reaches DD-728 and lands on a mattress set up on deck. Men unhook the stack from high-line. Another stack arrives. Men unfasten the hook and release the rig. The rig returns. The two ships underway in water. A man wearing helmet sits on deck of DD-728 and looks at AE-4. View of AE-4 from DD-728.
The USS Mansfield (DD-728) fires a salvo, from 5-inch guns, to port at nighttime, during Operation Sea Dragon, in the Vietnam War. The firing generates a fireball and brown smoke that slowly drifts away to port. Next, are several scenes from the bridge of the Mansfield, looking down on her twin 5-inch gun turrets turned forward. These are taken as dawn gradually increases the ambient light. A sailor is seen at the Mk 37 Director position above the bridge of the Mansfield. The film ends with numerous views of a U.S. Army Cessna O-1E/L-19 observation plane making passes, at low altitude, near and above the Mansfield.
Explosions at the shore line from shelling by 5-inch guns of the USS Mansfield (DD-728) during Operation Sea Dragon in Vietnam. Smoke arises from shore. White phosphorus shells explode at the beach. Mountains in background .. Various views of shells striking beach area. Brief view from the bridge, of Mansfield's two forward twin 5-inch turrets turned to port and firing rounds. Numerous explosions along the shore.
USS Hanson (DD-832) underway at sea during Operation Sea Dragon in Vietnam. An officer looks through binoculars. Signalman wearing helmet and flak jacket looks through long glass. 5-inch guns fires. Firing from shore. Petty officer in helmet and flak jacket speaks. Crewman in helmet and flak jacket during General Quarter. Two officers on bridge talk. Captain Brooks W Setzer, Commanding Officer, Destroyer Division 152, on bridge of USS Mansfield (DD-728). The Captain sits with a crew member in interior of bridge area. Men removing empty shell casings from deck of ship. A man touches end of a gun barrel and removes hand quickly because of heat from firing. Crewman put empty casings in cans. Crewman assemble shell cans on deck. Empty shell cases drop out from underneath of mount. Twin 5-inch of DD-728. Gun director radar on top of mount in operation. Part of a range finder seen.