Back From Battleship Cove (PICS INSIDE!)
 

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.

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

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

Yeah, it's a good day out.

I made the mistake of going in deepest February :D

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.
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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.
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:oyou look like venomfangx from youtube:o

Two exterior shots of PT-617.
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A Japanese suicide demolition boat captured on Okinawa.
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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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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.
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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.
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Hope nobody here has vertigo.
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A Quad 40 mount seen from above.
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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:

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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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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Fantastic photos there http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...s/thumbsup.gif

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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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.
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The breech mechanism for one of the 16 inch guns (I need to brighten this one up a bit.)
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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.
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"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.
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76mm AK-176 gun on the bow.
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Soviet naval ensign.
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SS-N-2 Styx missile.
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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.
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Officer Country.
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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."
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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!
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An assortment of gadgets, gizmos, and whatzits on the after port side of the forward engine room.
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