Back From Battleship Cove

[Subnuts]

I got back from Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA a couple hours ago, and I have to say, I had a really great time there. I spent about 2 1/2 hours exploring the Massachussets from top to bottom; by the time I was done I only had about an hour to explore the two other ships and the USS Lionfish! I'd thought the museum closed at 5:30, but it turns out they closed at 5. Thankfully, the place was pretty quiet, and I was able to get some interesting shots of the machinery spaces on the Joseph P Kennedy Jr and the Lionfish. The last time I'd been I only went down to the Second Deck of the Massachussets, but this time I was able to go down farther, walk down "Broadway" past the CIC and through the sickbay, and finally go down and explore engine room B1. There are still parts I missed, but those will have to wait for another visit.

Unfortunately, the JPK Jr. was the last ship I visited and didn't get to see much of the interior. The Hidensee was interesting, but I managed to bang my head three times when I was inside, something I didn't manage on the other ships. The Lionfish is in excellent condition, but the plexiglass panels in the control room are irritating when it comes to taking pictures. I went up in the conning tower, but had a hard time taking pictures so I just shot a quick video. By the way, anyone who's ever said American fleet boats were roomy and luxurious inside has obviously never been inside one!

I took about 140 pictures, but I was so excited by the day I accidently left my camera in my Aunt's van! Oops. Fortunately, my brother-in-law will be down her way on Saturday, and he'll return the camera so I can post my shots here. If you get a chance, be sure to set aside a good afternoon to visit Battleship Cove. The ships are in great shape, there's plenty to explore, and the admission price is decent too.

[Jimbuna]

Pictures....or it didn't happen :DL

Sounds like a fantastic experience......looking forward to the pictures. :up:

[Tchocky]

Yeah, it's a good day out.

I made the mistake of going in deepest February :D

[Subnuts]

Well, here are the pictures. Some of these didn't come out too great, but I'll get around to editing them later.

Battleship Cove as seen from Fall River Heritage Park.
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This is me. Yeah, I'm not very good at smiling.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2010/battleshipcove002.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove002.jpg/)

Two more views of Battleship Cove with the Braga Bridge on the left.
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The Joseph P Kennedy Jr.
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Bow view of PT-617.
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Two shots of the interior of PT-617. The plexiglass windows are a pain to shoot through, and that's why I didn't take more.
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PT-617's "bridge," with signaling lamp, radar, and twin 50-caliber machine gun.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7386/battleshipcove009.th.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove009.jpg/)

[Morts]

This is me. Yeah, I'm not very good at smiling.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2010/battleshipcove002.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove002.jpg/)

:oyou look like venomfangx from youtube:o

[Subnuts]

Two exterior shots of PT-617.
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A Japanese suicide demolition boat captured on Okinawa.
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7950/battleshipcove012.th.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove012.jpg/)

The atomic bombs didn't end the war. It was a scary shark's mouth painted on the front of a boat that frightened the Japanese into surrendering.
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I can't see ****, Captain! I'll be sure to fix these up when they go in my Flickr gallery.
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Walking up the gangway to the Massachusetts.
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Looking down on the JPK Jr. from the stern of the Massachusetts.
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A bunch of cables running through a deck beam in the officer's wardroom/cafeteria and an electrical junction box. I didn't really have any reason for taking this picture, besides to demonstrate the fact that the ship's original structure is retained as often as possible.
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[Subnuts]

Marine berthing space on the Massachusetts.
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This shot was taken from the bow of the Massachusetts.
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A similar shot, but taken a bit further aft.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2721/battleshipcove026.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove026.jpg/)

No. 1 & 2 16-inch turrets.
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Forward superstructure of the Massachusetts.
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Looking through the sight on a Quad 40.
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/8044/battleshipcove031.th.jpg (http://img50.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove031.jpg/)

Hope nobody here has vertigo.
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A Quad 40 mount seen from above.
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[Torplexed]

Wonderful pictures! Looks like you had a great day for it. I'm so glad someone had the foresight years ago to save a few of these ships from the breakers. WW2 planes, tanks and weapons are still relatively easy to find in museums and airshows but dreadnoughts and subs are rare. :salute:

[Subnuts]

Imageshack seems to be having a rough day, so I'm switching to TinyPic for this post...

A line of twin five-inch turrets on the starboard side.
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I almost knocked my camera bag through the bridge "windows" taking this shot before my aunt reminded me that there weren't any!
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A rope reel. Nothing thrilling, except it's at least six feet tall!
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Old Glory.
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Awards and commendations.
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Another shot of the No. 1 and 2 16 inch turrets.
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Superstructures are cool.
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I can't seem to to find this corridor in the deck plans I got before entering the museum. Anybody have any idea where it is?
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Electrical box thingy.
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Mark 8 torpedo in the PT Boat exhibit on the Second Deck.
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[Subnuts]

The barber shop.
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More of the barber shop. I hate the plexiglass, but it's the only way to keep the rooms in good condition.
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The cobbler shop.
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One of many displays in the Hall of Models.
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1:48 scale brass model of a light cruiser whose name I can't remember.
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Damage control information board.
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Ventilation trunk on the Third Deck.
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My Aunt Hope and Uncle Rudy begin their long walk down "Broadway," a long corridor that runs between the boiler uptakes on the Third Deck.
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Five inch shell hoists and machinery.
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[Jimbuna]

Fantastic photos there http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Subnuts]

The next six pictures were taken inside of Massachusetts's B1 Engine Room.

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Two shots of the dental office.
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Sickbay.
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Another shot of the superstructure.
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[Subnuts]

Hiddensee, Lionfish, and JPK Jr. as seen from the deck of the deck of the Massachusetts
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Rudy at the rangefinder's position in the No. 3 turret.
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The port side of the rangefinder compartment.
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5247/battleshipcove069.th.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove069.jpg/)

The breech mechanism for one of the 16 inch guns (I need to brighten this one up a bit.)
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8995/battleshipcove070.th.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove070.jpg/)

Saying Goodbye to Big Mamie.
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Corridor inside the Hiddensee.
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The bridge of the Hiddensee. No really, this is the bridge.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7827/battleshipcove074.th.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove074.jpg/)

"Exterminate! Exterminate!"
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Cutting-edge Soviet technology.
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You can get some great shots of the other ships from the Hiddensee's deck.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4877/battleshipcove076.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove076.jpg/)

[Subnuts]

76mm AK-176 gun on the bow.
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/3928/battleshipcove079.th.jpg (http://img93.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove079.jpg/)

Soviet naval ensign.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5527/battleshipcove081.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove081.jpg/)

SS-N-2 Styx missile.
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9450/battleshipcove082.th.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove082.jpg/)

Rear view of one of the Styx launchers.
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Two exterior shots of the Lionfish.
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Bow torpedo tubes.
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Sonar station (plexiglass again!).
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Forward torpedo room.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/4974/battleshipcove087.th.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove087.jpg/)

Officer Country.
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[Subnuts]

Sounding indicator in the control room (came out like crap...)
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Electrical control panel.
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An overall view of the control room.
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Radio room on the starboard side.
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The "Christmas Tree."
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/108/battleshipcove093.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove093.jpg/)

Crew's Mess.
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Ice cream man, stab me with a pacifier.
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Rudy entering the forward engine room through the after engine room hatch.
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After 37 years in the Navy, Rudy doesn't seem too fazed by the interior dimensions of this sub. My mother, on the other hand...would have had a panic attack long before I reached this point!
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/781/battleshipcove097.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove097.jpg/)

An assortment of gadgets, gizmos, and whatzits on the after port side of the forward engine room.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/341/battleshipcove099.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove099.jpg/)

[Subnuts]

I had to wedge myself into a space behind the starboard diesel to get this shot. Still, I think it came out good.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3739/battleshipcove100.th.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove100.jpg/)

Gauges in the after engine room.
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After engine room, looking forward.
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Main propulsion guages in maneuvering room.
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The after head.
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Three shots taken from Lionfish's deck.
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With only about 30 minutes to go, I didn't have much time to explore the Kennedy.
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[Subnuts]

Five shots taken in DD-850's engine room and No. 2 fire room.
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The ASROC launcher.
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The after half of the ship as seen from 02 Deck.
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The bow of the ship, also from 02 Deck. I was tempted to step over the chain blocking the ladder to 03 Deck...but I guess I'm just not much of a rebel!
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6968/battleshipcove121.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove121.jpg/)

Looking down at the water from 02 Deck.
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8359/battleshipcove120.th.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove120.jpg/)

Kennedy's foremast.
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[UnderseaLcpl]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Subnuts:up:

I'm adding some of them to my virtual museum

[mookiemookie]

Those ships are in fantastic shape! Thank you for the pics

[Subnuts]

Lionfish's stern.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3020/battleshipcove125.th.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove125.jpg/)

Another shot of the Lionfish and Hiddensee.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7310/battleshipcove126.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove126.jpg/)

JPK Jr. acquires a new friend.
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7637/battleshipcove127.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/battleshipcove127.jpg/)

Time to say goodbye.
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The last shot I took, showing the awards and commendations under Kennedy's bridge.
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One of the Massachusetts's 19-ton bronze-manganese propellers.
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A few parting shots. These might have come out better if the sun wasn't so damned bright.
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