Doug DeHaven On a crisp winter morning, the USS Requin stood as a silent sentinel, shrouded in frost and bathed in the striking hues of dawn. The dark blues and purples of the cold early hour painted a serene backdrop, blending perfectly with the frosty sheen that covered the submarine. As the fog slowly lifted, the river outside the Carnegie Science Center revealed a mirror-like surface, reflecting the submarine and the awakening sky in breathtaking detail. This moment, frozen in time, captured the quiet majesty of the Requin against the stillness of the world—a reminder of the beauty hidden in winter’s embrace.
