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RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:19 pm
by Yank
She looks like she's in much better shape than some of the WWII ships I have toured recently. For example, here in Massachussets we have the USS Massachusetts in Fall River and the USS Salem (CA) on display in Quincy. Both are literally falling apart, especially the USS Salem which is in deplorable condition. It's very sad to see these magnificnet ships decaying - Salem was once the flagship of the Med Fleet (6th?). I believe both are privately run operations and there is obviously not sufficient money to properly preserve them.
I can see the need in the not so distant future to have the Salem sent off to the breakers before she literally rusts to death at her berth.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:20 pm
by Mark VII
Worth the visit. Think I spent 2 1/2 hours there, could of done another 90 minutes if I had slowed down some and watched the movie.
ORIGINAL: IndyShark
Thank you for sharing. I have always wanted to visit her.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:24 pm
by stuman
Great pics, thank you for posting.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:27 pm
by Mark VII
Yes, NC seems to be in excellent shape. During the day I was there, work was being done on the bow deck and the starboard deckarea midship. The bow was roped off just in front of turret #1 so I couldn't get to the very front for a photo looking aft the length of the ship.[:(]
ORIGINAL: Yank
She looks like she's in much better shape than some of the WWII ships I have toured recently. For example, here in Massachussets we have the USS Massachusetts in Fall River and the USS Salem (CA) on display in Quincy. Both are literally falling apart, especially the USS Salem which is in deplorable condition. It's very sad to see these magnificnet ships decaying - Salem was once the flagship of the Med Fleet (6th?). I believe both are privately run operations and there is obviously not sufficient money to properly preserve them.
I can see the need in the not so distant future to have the Salem sent off to the breakers before she literally rusts to death at her berth.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:57 pm
by Mark VII
Starboard side looking forward, the back of Turret #3 is to my left.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:58 pm
by Mark VII
Have gone below, this is part of the steering equipment. Was taking photos not notes so trying to remember.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:01 pm
by Mark VII
Engine controls
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:02 pm
by Mark VII
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RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:04 pm
by Mark VII
Interesting facts on how far, how fast NC could go.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:06 pm
by Mark VII
Galley
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:07 pm
by Mark VII
mess hall
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:08 pm
by Mark VII
Steering
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:09 pm
by Mark VII
steering
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:10 pm
by Mark VII
steering
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:11 pm
by Mark VII
One of the port side 5 inch magazines.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:12 pm
by Mark VII
Back up CIC..Well inside the ship.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:14 pm
by Mark VII
plot
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:16 pm
by Mark VII
more backup CIC
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:18 pm
by Mark VII
Heading into/under Turret #2.
RE: BB North Carolina
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:21 pm
by Mark VII
magazine
