Save the USS Ling!

Ducimus · 07-29-07, 04:58 PM

The sad truth is, there are alot of people in this world who dont have an understanding, interest, nor care in history. There are people in this country who

- do not know what july 4th is about other then beer and fireworks.
- when the civil war was or why it was fought
- what war nazi's were fought against in.

the list goes on. It truly is sad. My own spouse is guilty of all of the above. "I just don't get this history stuff" she tells me. *sigh* I schitt you not, one 4th of july, i had to print out an entire phamplet for her and her family and closest friends becuase NONE of them knew what the 4th of july is really about. Suffice to say, the USS Ling's in great peril. Historical ignorance is the becoming the norm from what ive seen in my own daily life with the people around me.

WilhelmSchulz. · 07-29-07, 05:25 PM

As I remember the Ling got some sort of award for being a historic ship. With that how can they kick her out?

edjcox · 07-29-07, 10:50 PM

This may well be an opportunity hidden.

Liberty National Park is not far down stream.

There are a number of wharves and docks there. Placing a Submarine exhibit there might be just the thing and the numbers of tourist flocking through could financially support the Museum.

On the other hand I have seen time and time again where these kind of things are simply dumped...

Very unique displays I could see an entire area in Liberty park housing this...

Probably and uphill battle, but they do have a lot of empty space that needs filling..

woofiedog · 07-30-07, 12:09 AM

Wouldn't some of the golf courses make for better condo devolpment.

It's Very sad that a part of national heritage is in the way of the dollar bill.

07-29-07, 05:25 PM	#2
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	As I remember the Ling got some sort of award for being a historic ship. With that how can they kick her out? __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

07-29-07, 10:50 PM	#3
edjcox Engineer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shang Gri La Posts: 219 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	An alternative This may well be an opportunity hidden. Liberty National Park is not far down stream. There are a number of wharves and docks there. Placing a Submarine exhibit there might be just the thing and the numbers of tourist flocking through could financially support the Museum. On the other hand I have seen time and time again where these kind of things are simply dumped... Very unique displays I could see an entire area in Liberty park housing this... Probably and uphill battle, but they do have a lot of empty space that needs filling.. __________________ EJ Cox http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...jcox/usaCa.gif

07-30-07, 12:09 AM	#4
woofiedog Engineer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New England Posts: 216 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Wouldn't some of the golf courses make for better condo devolpment. It's Very sad that a part of national heritage is in the way of the dollar bill. __________________

07-29-07, 04:58 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The sad truth is, there are alot of people in this world who dont have an understanding, interest, nor care in history. There are people in this country who - do not know what july 4th is about other then beer and fireworks. - when the civil war was or why it was fought - what war nazi's were fought against in. the list goes on. It truly is sad. My own spouse is guilty of all of the above. "I just don't get this history stuff" she tells me. sigh I schitt you not, one 4th of july, i had to print out an entire phamplet for her and her family and closest friends becuase NONE of them knew what the 4th of july is really about. Suffice to say, the USS Ling's in great peril. Historical ignorance is the becoming the norm from what ive seen in my own daily life with the people around me.