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02-04-09, 06:31 PM
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The Old Man
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USS Becuna Exterior (Warning - tons o' pics)
Took my annual pilgrimage to the USS Becuna today, thought I'd share some pictures....interior shots to follow.....
This is the best shape I've ever seen her in. The folks taking care of her and doing a great job. And, being that I went on a Wednesday afternoon on a snowy, cold day, I had the entire boat to myself. Didn't see another soul as I wandered around. Took my time, and had a ball..  Becuna moored besided the Olympia - Philadelphia Seaport   Sail from the front     One of her screws  Torp   
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02-04-09, 06:39 PM
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Silent Hunter
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Awesome
 I love the Balao-class. What's that Great War-era vessel alongside her though? edit-nvm It's the Olympia. Wish I'd had a chance to visit.
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02-04-09, 06:40 PM
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The Old Man
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That be Admiral Dewey's Olympia! Toured her too. Amazing......
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02-04-09, 06:43 PM
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02-04-09, 06:49 PM
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The Old Man
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 I have some pics from Olympia I'll post after dinner....
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02-04-09, 07:30 PM
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She has the guppy conversion like the Torsk. Her bow has been modified?
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02-05-09, 10:22 AM
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Again, great pics. You are right Becuna looks in fine shape.
I haven't been on the Olympia since the mid 70's when I was a kid with my family. I think I still have a photo of me standing in Dewey's footseps on the bridge. What a great ship. I could be wrong, but I don't think there is another ship from that era still around in the USA. |
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02-05-09, 10:56 AM
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The Old Man
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Indeed, she's the oldest steel warship afloat in the world.
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02-05-09, 11:27 AM
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Great pics. Thanks for sharing!
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