USS Drum Photos

Captain_Jack · 03-15-07, 06:41 PM

Let me know if this link works. I'm trying to post the photos I took of the USS Drum this week. I have many more to upload.

http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/Burbus66/

Ducimus · 03-15-07, 06:58 PM

Nice! I was on that boat once myself. So wish i had a camera. Looking at the pictures, i dont even recongize having been there anymore.

badaboom · 03-15-07, 06:58 PM

WOW!!!!!!Capt.Jack,YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great pics

Thank you for sharing with us,I'd love to hear how you got them!

Paajtor · 03-15-07, 07:01 PM

cool

flintlock · 03-15-07, 07:05 PM

Great images--thanks for sharing!

Captain_Jack · 03-15-07, 07:06 PM

Ok..that was just a teaser...many more to follow...give me about an hour..

The USS Drum is a WWII Gato class sub, now a museum at Mobile Alabama. It was one of the first Gatos to see action in WWII. It first patrolled in early 1942.

I visited Mobile this week and of course had to tour the sub..

Captain_Jack · 03-15-07, 07:36 PM

Ok...all the photos are up..enjoy!

Just click on the link at the beginning of this thread.

Pevs86 · 03-15-07, 07:38 PM

Ugh... as if I needed MORE erm... "I need SHIV'ism" ? hehe, Great photos mate - I'll never get to see it IRL so really appreciate it

Ducimus · 03-15-07, 08:15 PM

Ive just come to the conclusion that one cannot fully appreciate the differences in technology, function, and layout of US vs german subs, until you start looking at inside pictures of each. Also sort of answers why there's no radioroom in SH4. The conning tower in a US sub, is quite a busy place

livewire68 · 03-15-07, 08:25 PM

Great pics!!

flintlock · 03-15-07, 08:27 PM

Thanks again, CJ--much appreciated!

Captain_Jack · 03-15-07, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Ive just come to the conclusion that one cannot fully appreciate the differences in technology, function, and layout of US vs german subs, until you start looking at inside pictures of each. Also sort of answers why there's no radioroom in SH4. The conning tower in a US sub, is quite a busy place

Yep! On the US Fleet Subs the conning tower had everything the Captain needed for the attack. You can see from the photos what is all there.

Attack Scope, Observation Scope, Navigator's Plot table, Helm, Radar, Sonar, TDC, even a small depth gauge, all crammed into that conning tower. And then add about 8 or 9 Crew man of tha fire control party and you have a very busy place! I felt crowded with just two of us up there!

Barkhorn1x · 03-15-07, 08:46 PM

Nice shots.

Captain_Jack · 03-16-07, 07:04 AM

Yes, I was very impressed with the interior of the Submarine. They have many "living history" displays and many of the gauges still sparkle! It still has its WWII appearance.

However, the exterior of the sub is in sad shape. Rust is eating away at the Hull.. In fact the stern is almost completely gone. On top of that the park was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina two years ago and many of their historic planes were demolished. They have been rebuilding, but I imagine that funding is an issue.

The Big draw is the USS Alabama Battleship next to the Sub. I'm guessing lots of money goes to keep her in tip top shape.

fastfed · 03-16-07, 07:35 AM

wow that's AWESOME!!!

I never knew that the GATO class sub had "4" diesel engines..

That's nuts..

Only two screws though right guys?

03-15-07, 06:41 PM	#1
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	USS Drum Photos Let me know if this link works. I'm trying to post the photos I took of the USS Drum this week. I have many more to upload. http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/Burbus66/

03-15-07, 06:58 PM	#3
badaboom Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 359 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	WOW!!!!!!Capt.Jack,YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great pics Thank you for sharing with us,I'd love to hear how you got them! __________________

03-15-07, 07:01 PM	#4
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	cool __________________

03-15-07, 07:38 PM	#8
Pevs86 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Uxbridge, England Posts: 123 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Ugh... as if I needed MORE erm... "I need SHIV'ism" ? hehe, Great photos mate - I'll never get to see it IRL so really appreciate it __________________

03-15-07, 06:58 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Nice! I was on that boat once myself. So wish i had a camera. Looking at the pictures, i dont even recongize having been there anymore.

03-15-07, 07:05 PM	#5
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great images--thanks for sharing!

03-15-07, 07:06 PM	#6
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok..that was just a teaser...many more to follow...give me about an hour.. The USS Drum is a WWII Gato class sub, now a museum at Mobile Alabama. It was one of the first Gatos to see action in WWII. It first patrolled in early 1942. I visited Mobile this week and of course had to tour the sub..

03-15-07, 07:36 PM	#7
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok...all the photos are up..enjoy! Just click on the link at the beginning of this thread.

03-15-07, 08:15 PM	#9
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Ive just come to the conclusion that one cannot fully appreciate the differences in technology, function, and layout of US vs german subs, until you start looking at inside pictures of each. Also sort of answers why there's no radioroom in SH4. The conning tower in a US sub, is quite a busy place

03-15-07, 08:25 PM	#10
livewire68 Watch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great pics!!

03-15-07, 08:27 PM	#11
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks again, CJ--much appreciated!

03-15-07, 08:46 PM	#13
Barkhorn1x Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Davie, FL Grid DM 23 Posts: 544 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Nice shots.

03-16-07, 07:04 AM	#14
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, I was very impressed with the interior of the Submarine. They have many "living history" displays and many of the gauges still sparkle! It still has its WWII appearance. However, the exterior of the sub is in sad shape. Rust is eating away at the Hull.. In fact the stern is almost completely gone. On top of that the park was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina two years ago and many of their historic planes were demolished. They have been rebuilding, but I imagine that funding is an issue. The Big draw is the USS Alabama Battleship next to the Sub. I'm guessing lots of money goes to keep her in tip top shape.

03-16-07, 07:35 AM	#15
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	wow that's AWESOME!!! I never knew that the GATO class sub had "4" diesel engines.. That's nuts.. Only two screws though right guys?