Naval Historical photos - K-77 Gallery added

timmyg00 · 10-22-05, 01:05 AM

Back in August of this year, I spent my vacation photographing naval historical sites.

My first site was the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, CT (USA).

I have posted my pics to http://www.pbase.com/timmyg_00/submarine_force_museum for all to see. I have commented them where I could (corrections are welcome from those experts who know what I have mislabeled). There are numerous close-ups of Cold-War Era control panels, systems, and displays from inside the Museum as well as the USS Nautilus. I hope these will be useful to you 3D modelers and those working on independent sim projects, or just plain interesting to naval history buffs.

Forgive the crappy quality on some of the pics; I am slowly learning how to compensate for the less-than-optimum lighting conditions that seem to prevail at these historic sites. My camera is a Kodak DX7440 4MP, with no extra fancy lenses (but a tripod and monopod where necessary!).

More to come from my collections of the Russian Juliett-class SSG in Providence, RI, and Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA.

I hope you enjoy them.

TG

Bill Nichols · 10-22-05, 08:57 AM

TimmyG -- With so many sub-related attractions in the area (not to mention, Sonalysts in Groton and USS Constitution in Boston), I'd suggest Boston as a possible venue for the next annual SubClub meet. Whatdaya think?

Konovalov · 10-22-05, 08:58 AM

Nice pics.

Did you visit the library and how would you rate that part of the visit if you did?

Bellman · 10-22-05, 09:27 AM

Great photos - thanks. A real treat for me as I have not seen inside the real thing.

I am fascinated by the eight masts on the Nautilus SSN-71 - I can label most but remained puzzled by 2 - 3. Can you help ?

Bill Nichols · 10-22-05, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellman

Great photos - thanks. A real treat for me as I have not seen inside the real thing.

I am fascinated by the eight masts on the Nautilus SSN-71 - I can label most but remained puzzled by 2 - 3. Can you help ?

Pictures 2, 3 and 4 are captioned with the mast IDs, but the caption is wrong in that it has swapped Port for Starboard. (i.e., forward is to the right of the photos, so the 'Starboard' masts are those closest to the camera. The caption, however, lists those masts as being 'Port').

timmyg00 · 10-22-05, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

TimmyG -- With so many sub-related attractions in the area (not to mention, Sonalysts in Groton and USS Constitution in Boston), I'd suggest Boston as a possible venue for the next annual SubClub meet. Whatdaya think?

I think that's a great idea! There's Groton, Providence, Fall River, Boston, Portsmouth... we'd need to rent a big van to truck everyone around!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konovalov

Nice pics.

Did you visit the library and how would you rate that part of the visit if you did?

I didn't... I think that requires an appointment and perhaps some special permissions. Someday I'll try; I'd like to see some of the old logs...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellman

I am fascinated by the eight masts on the Nautilus SSN-71 - I can label most but remained puzzled by 2 - 3. Can you help ?

Actually I labeled them myself on the close-up photos of each mast... you should be able to see the captions below the photo filename if you scroll down. Let me know if you can't.

TG

timmyg00 · 10-22-05, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

Pictures 2, 3 and 4 are captioned with the mast IDs, but the caption is wrong in that it has swapped Port for Starboard. (i.e., forward is to the right of the photos, so the 'Starboard' masts are those closest to the camera. The caption, however, lists those masts as being 'Port').

DOH!

How did i make that dumb mistake!!

Anyway, it's fixed now

TG

Bellman · 10-22-05, 09:55 AM

Thanks.

For some reason Firefox didnt show those but I switched to Opera after your response and now I am getting full benefit. :|\

Kresge · 10-24-05, 02:08 PM

Nice pics! Thanks for posting them!

Bill: Excellent idea! You should mention that to Neal. I think there are quite a few members on the East coast as well many of us in the Midwest that would make the drive or fly out there.

10-24-05, 04:46 PM

Great pictures

timmyg00 · 10-30-05, 03:42 PM

I have added a new gallery at PBase. It is an entire gallery devoted to the Juliett-class K-77 (Project 651) SSG on display at Colliers Point Park in Providence, RI.

http://www.pbase.com/timmyg_00/k77_juliett

I spent 2 hours almost undisturbed inside this sub, taking numerous shots that became a "photographic study" of the Cold War relic. Some of the captions I provided are taken directly from the labels that translate the function of various equipment for the visitors; others are my own interpretation of the functions of certain equipment, based on my own experience and study. At times, my interpretation and the curators' interpretation conflict... hmm, I'll have to talk to them about that

There are certain areas of the sub that are currently off-limits to visitors (EDIT - including me, so I didn't take the ones on the pages at the following links, I only took the ones you see on PBase); some photos of these areas can be found at http://www.juliett484.org/juliett/juliettphotos.html and http://www.providenceri.com/special/...otos/index.htm .

Enjoy!

TG

TLAM Strike · 10-30-05, 04:36 PM

Very cool TG. These images will make great textures for my VS sub projects.

timmyg00 · 10-31-05, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Very cool TG. These images will make great textures for my VS sub projects.

That's part of the reason I took 'em

TG

cowman1009 · 10-31-05, 05:08 PM

I had the honor to go up there and work for a day with Rick Hedman, the manager of the museum. Myself and another Auxiliaryman (A-ganger) traced hydraulic lines to see if it is possible to raise some or all of the mast and antennas; we crawled around about 2 levels below the control room (I still think there is something living in the bilge) and finally after an entire day of work trying to understand Russian Hydraulic System design and construction, figured out a way to possible raise the Air Search Radar mast; now all I need is more time and some supplies and I'll be able to finish the job....if you haven't been and you're in the area of Providence you must go check it out

timmyg00 · 10-31-05, 10:24 PM

Wow... that sounds like fun. Any chance you'll get any other masts up?

And do they need any additional help with other systems?

TG

10-22-05, 01:05 AM	#1
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Naval Historical photos - K-77 Gallery added Back in August of this year, I spent my vacation photographing naval historical sites. My first site was the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, CT (USA). I have posted my pics to http://www.pbase.com/timmyg_00/submarine_force_museum for all to see. I have commented them where I could (corrections are welcome from those experts who know what I have mislabeled). There are numerous close-ups of Cold-War Era control panels, systems, and displays from inside the Museum as well as the USS Nautilus. I hope these will be useful to you 3D modelers and those working on independent sim projects, or just plain interesting to naval history buffs. Forgive the crappy quality on some of the pics; I am slowly learning how to compensate for the less-than-optimum lighting conditions that seem to prevail at these historic sites. My camera is a Kodak DX7440 4MP, with no extra fancy lenses (but a tripod and monopod where necessary!). More to come from my collections of the Russian Juliett-class SSG in Providence, RI, and Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA. I hope you enjoy them. TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

10-22-05, 08:57 AM	#2
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	TimmyG -- With so many sub-related attractions in the area (not to mention, Sonalysts in Groton and USS Constitution in Boston), I'd suggest Boston as a possible venue for the next annual SubClub meet. Whatdaya think? __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

10-22-05, 08:58 AM	#3
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Nice pics. Did you visit the library and how would you rate that part of the visit if you did? __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

10-22-05, 09:27 AM	#4
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Great photos - thanks. A real treat for me as I have not seen inside the real thing. I am fascinated by the eight masts on the Nautilus SSN-71 - I can label most but remained puzzled by 2 - 3. Can you help ? __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

10-22-05, 09:55 AM	#8
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Thanks. For some reason Firefox didnt show those but I switched to Opera after your response and now I am getting full benefit. :\|\ __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

10-24-05, 02:08 PM	#9
Kresge Engineer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Motor City Posts: 209 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Nice pics! Thanks for posting them! Bill: Excellent idea! You should mention that to Neal. I think there are quite a few members on the East coast as well many of us in the Midwest that would make the drive or fly out there. __________________ ". . . sailors do not fancy living underwater without breathing in sunshine occasionally." Commodore Joseph Smith commenting on the USS Monitor

10-24-05, 04:46 PM	#10
U-552Erich-Topp Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Great pictures

10-30-05, 03:42 PM	#11
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	I have added a new gallery at PBase. It is an entire gallery devoted to the Juliett-class K-77 (Project 651) SSG on display at Colliers Point Park in Providence, RI. http://www.pbase.com/timmyg_00/k77_juliett I spent 2 hours almost undisturbed inside this sub, taking numerous shots that became a "photographic study" of the Cold War relic. Some of the captions I provided are taken directly from the labels that translate the function of various equipment for the visitors; others are my own interpretation of the functions of certain equipment, based on my own experience and study. At times, my interpretation and the curators' interpretation conflict... hmm, I'll have to talk to them about that There are certain areas of the sub that are currently off-limits to visitors (EDIT - including me, so I didn't take the ones on the pages at the following links, I only took the ones you see on PBase); some photos of these areas can be found at http://www.juliett484.org/juliett/juliettphotos.html and http://www.providenceri.com/special/...otos/index.htm . Enjoy! TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

10-30-05, 04:36 PM	#12
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Very cool TG. These images will make great textures for my VS sub projects. __________________

10-31-05, 05:08 PM	#14
cowman1009 Watch Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 28 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	I had the honor to go up there and work for a day with Rick Hedman, the manager of the museum. Myself and another Auxiliaryman (A-ganger) traced hydraulic lines to see if it is possible to raise some or all of the mast and antennas; we crawled around about 2 levels below the control room (I still think there is something living in the bilge) and finally after an entire day of work trying to understand Russian Hydraulic System design and construction, figured out a way to possible raise the Air Search Radar mast; now all I need is more time and some supplies and I'll be able to finish the job....if you haven't been and you're in the area of Providence you must go check it out __________________ Mark Nagorniuk

10-31-05, 10:24 PM	#15
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Wow... that sounds like fun. Any chance you'll get any other masts up? And do they need any additional help with other systems? TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*