I'm typing this post from the crew quarters of my PT-boat. Man I love wireless internetz! I'll post a few photos now and videos when I get home sunday, as the internet connection is slow. (but free
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Highlites so far:
Took 3 Admirals for a ride (1 3 star, 2 1 star from 3rd Strike Fleet). I earned 2 fleet battle coins.
Escorted USS Bunker Hill, USS Sampson, and HMCS Vancouver into port.
Spending 4 days on the PT-boat.
4 days worth of WW2 vet stories.
Liberty with real Navy personel at an Oyster Bar.
Cigars at Kells Irish Pub (note- this pub is monitored by M-5,as they fund raise for the IRA).
Helped clear out a log jam from the boat.
Watched Pt-109 on a real pt boat.
Played SH-4 in the crew quarters.
LCI (not part of fleet week):
My home for the next 3 days:
Chart room:
Name these 3 Admirals: (I didn't know admirals manned guns)
#rd Strike Fleet admirals and PT crew:
40 MM:
Bow of PT-658:
A note for Jim and Steed:
