Hurricane Ike targets Subsim (Texas) - Page 12

Dowly · 09-14-08, 10:45 AM

I'm interested on knowing how Cavalla managed. Looking at the damage to the houses, I hope she's still there.

Jimbuna · 09-14-08, 10:53 AM

I'm hearing the USS Texas was more at risk, considering the Cavalla is situated on land.

Dowly · 09-14-08, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'm hearing the USS Texas was more at risk, considering the Cavalla is situated on land.

True that.

There's going to be some aerial video of Galveston shortly on Fox26 if I heard correctly. :hmm:
http://www.myfoxhoustonlive.com/

Jimbuna · 09-14-08, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'm hearing the USS Texas was more at risk, considering the Cavalla is situated on land.

True that.

There's going to be some aerial video of Galveston shortly on Fox26 if I heard correctly. :hmm:
http://www.myfoxhoustonlive.com/

Nice link

dean_acheson · 09-14-08, 11:46 AM

SW MO

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Originally Posted by graffen

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Originally Posted by dean_acheson

that would be pretty close to me, last night, at 4am.

Lots of things to pick up in the yard today.

dean_acheson---
Whereabouts are you? I'm in St. Louis. Ike really gave us a good punch this morning here. Was a bit stronger than I had expected for the distance it had traveled and weakened.

Pioneer · 09-14-08, 02:56 PM

It gets worst for Neal....

He's clearly without power...and the Raiders get a win at Arrowhead.:rotfl:

Ya missed a good game Neal, hope all is well.

longam · 09-14-08, 05:05 PM

I'm in the Ohio valley and were getting slammed with 75 mph winds and power is out almost everywhere. The city is chaos with everyone looking for a place to get gas. My laptop batt will probably only last another 10 mins.

Tress are coming down everywhere, its a hurricane without the surge!

Edit: the one gas station I found open was packed and the power was going on and off. I think I got free gas because they said it didn't show what I pumped. Police and fire trucks are everywhere. I'm know this isnt as bad as Texas but It gives me a feel for what they must be going threw. Hang in there Neal.

vois2 · 09-14-08, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by longam

I'm in the Ohio valley and were getting slammed with 75 mph winds

Longam,
Are you along the Evansville-Louisville-Cincinnati-Columbus line? Where are ya exactly?
Thanks

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 08:43 PM

I tried to make a before and after shot of the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf Park:

Read this a minute ago:

FLASH-01: CASREP ON SEAWOLF PARK IN GALVESTON
Submitted by: Pat Householder Nat Cdr on 9/14/2008
---------------------------------------------------------
The force of Hurricane Ike did major damage at Seawolf Park.

From aerial shots, we can see the fence around the park is gone, the grounds flooded, the multi-ton Tautog Sail was moved (pivoted) about 40% if you consider the fulcrum point to be the fwd point of the sail, and the USS Stewart (DE) was undermined on the starboard side and is listing to starboard.

The entry and storage buildings are also missing and the USS CARP barrel (alongside the Stewart) is askew.

Click the video link below, then advance it to approx the 3 min mark to see the video over views of Seawolf Park. The announcer describes the Stewart as having washed ashore, but in fact it was planted in the soil as is Cavalla.

I sure hope they have good storm insurance, ‘cuz they are going to need it.

John McMichael and the Cavalla Assn may need to put a call out for help, both financial and/or physical. I hope and expect that all subvets who are capable of doing so will answer that call, if it comes.

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6391229

X15 · 09-14-08, 08:58 PM

Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by X15

Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.

I agree. Just reposting what I was sent.

I guess I should edit that.

Onkel Neal · 09-14-08, 09:55 PM

I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening.

cheers
Neal

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening.

cheers
Neal

Glad to hear it Neal. I know you've surely had it rough the past few days even on top of the storm. I'm sure you're aware of Warshot's passing by now? What a true hero he was!

U-104 · 09-14-08, 10:55 PM

welcome back Neal.

Chad · 09-14-08, 11:11 PM

Good to hear from you Neal

As I'm sure you've seen, or will see, Pioneer has created a thread of volunteers willing to help out where needed, repairing (or in some cases destroying) parts of your home or community, or the park where the Cavalla is located, I'm volunteering myself to come down and help.

I'm sure once it clears up down there, and things get going on again, if you could let the park know if they're looking for volunteers, I gladly will help where and if I can.

09-14-08, 10:53 AM	#167
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm hearing the USS Texas was more at risk, considering the Cavalla is situated on land. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

09-14-08, 02:56 PM	#171
Pioneer Stinking drunk in Trinidad Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: AU in the USA Posts: 349 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It gets worst for Neal.... He's clearly without power...and the Raiders get a win at Arrowhead.:rotfl: Ya missed a good game Neal, hope all is well. __________________ An AU writer marooned in the USA. The American Pioneer story continues @ www.grantmadden.com Latest publication: Chicken Soup for the Soul Angels and Miracles

09-14-08, 05:05 PM	#172
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I'm in the Ohio valley and were getting slammed with 75 mph winds and power is out almost everywhere. The city is chaos with everyone looking for a place to get gas. My laptop batt will probably only last another 10 mins. Tress are coming down everywhere, its a hurricane without the surge! Edit: the one gas station I found open was packed and the power was going on and off. I think I got free gas because they said it didn't show what I pumped. Police and fire trucks are everywhere. I'm know this isnt as bad as Texas but It gives me a feel for what they must be going threw. Hang in there Neal. Last edited by longam; 09-14-08 at 05:15 PM.

09-14-08, 08:43 PM	#174
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I tried to make a before and after shot of the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf Park: Read this a minute ago: FLASH-01: CASREP ON SEAWOLF PARK IN GALVESTON Submitted by: Pat Householder Nat Cdr on 9/14/2008 --------------------------------------------------------- The force of Hurricane Ike did major damage at Seawolf Park. From aerial shots, we can see the fence around the park is gone, the grounds flooded, the multi-ton Tautog Sail was moved (pivoted) about 40% if you consider the fulcrum point to be the fwd point of the sail, and the USS Stewart (DE) was undermined on the starboard side and is listing to starboard. The entry and storage buildings are also missing and the USS CARP barrel (alongside the Stewart) is askew. Click the video link below, then advance it to approx the 3 min mark to see the video over views of Seawolf Park. The announcer describes the Stewart as having washed ashore, but in fact it was planted in the soil as is Cavalla. I sure hope they have good storm insurance, ‘cuz they are going to need it. John McMichael and the Cavalla Assn may need to put a call out for help, both financial and/or physical. I hope and expect that all subvets who are capable of doing so will answer that call, if it comes. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6391229 __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress. Last edited by snakeyez; 09-14-08 at 09:04 PM.

09-14-08, 09:55 PM	#177
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,290 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening. cheers Neal __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

09-14-08, 10:45 AM	#166
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I'm interested on knowing how Cavalla managed. Looking at the damage to the houses, I hope she's still there.

09-14-08, 08:58 PM	#175
X15 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.

09-14-08, 10:55 PM	#179
U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	welcome back Neal. __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

09-14-08, 11:11 PM	#180
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Good to hear from you Neal As I'm sure you've seen, or will see, Pioneer has created a thread of volunteers willing to help out where needed, repairing (or in some cases destroying) parts of your home or community, or the park where the Cavalla is located, I'm volunteering myself to come down and help. I'm sure once it clears up down there, and things get going on again, if you could let the park know if they're looking for volunteers, I gladly will help where and if I can. __________________