Hurricane Ike targets Subsim (Texas)

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 08:43 PM

I tried to make a before and after shot of the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf Park:

Read this a minute ago:

FLASH-01: CASREP ON SEAWOLF PARK IN GALVESTON
Submitted by: Pat Householder Nat Cdr on 9/14/2008
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The force of Hurricane Ike did major damage at Seawolf Park.

From aerial shots, we can see the fence around the park is gone, the grounds flooded, the multi-ton Tautog Sail was moved (pivoted) about 40% if you consider the fulcrum point to be the fwd point of the sail, and the USS Stewart (DE) was undermined on the starboard side and is listing to starboard.

The entry and storage buildings are also missing and the USS CARP barrel (alongside the Stewart) is askew.

Click the video link below, then advance it to approx the 3 min mark to see the video over views of Seawolf Park. The announcer describes the Stewart as having washed ashore, but in fact it was planted in the soil as is Cavalla.

I sure hope they have good storm insurance, ‘cuz they are going to need it.

John McMichael and the Cavalla Assn may need to put a call out for help, both financial and/or physical. I hope and expect that all subvets who are capable of doing so will answer that call, if it comes.

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6391229

X15 · 09-14-08, 08:58 PM

Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X15

Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.

I agree. Just reposting what I was sent.

I guess I should edit that.

Onkel Neal · 09-14-08, 09:55 PM

I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening.

cheers
Neal

snakeyez · 09-14-08, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening.

cheers
Neal

Glad to hear it Neal. I know you've surely had it rough the past few days even on top of the storm. I'm sure you're aware of Warshot's passing by now? What a true hero he was!

U-104 · 09-14-08, 10:55 PM

welcome back Neal.

Chad · 09-14-08, 11:11 PM

Good to hear from you Neal

As I'm sure you've seen, or will see, Pioneer has created a thread of volunteers willing to help out where needed, repairing (or in some cases destroying) parts of your home or community, or the park where the Cavalla is located, I'm volunteering myself to come down and help.

I'm sure once it clears up down there, and things get going on again, if you could let the park know if they're looking for volunteers, I gladly will help where and if I can.

Dowly · 09-15-08, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening.

cheers
Neal

Good to see you back, mate!

nikimcbee · 09-15-08, 01:56 PM

Anybody heard anything on the USS Texas? she's located in La Porte.

geetrue · 09-15-08, 02:10 PM

Funny I thought it was Deer Park instead of La Porte ... I use to live on the edge of La Porte and drive by it on the way to Houston to see my mom.

But your right it's La Porte, which always floods due to the Bay Town tunnel they built many years ago, so ships can travel overhead.

Quote:

9/14/08 - This Park is currently closed until further notice, due to Hurricane Ike. Contact the park for the latest information.

Go to the "Emergency Notice: Hurricane Ike" page for more information about affected parks.

09-14-08, 08:43 PM	#1
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I tried to make a before and after shot of the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf Park: Read this a minute ago: FLASH-01: CASREP ON SEAWOLF PARK IN GALVESTON Submitted by: Pat Householder Nat Cdr on 9/14/2008 --------------------------------------------------------- The force of Hurricane Ike did major damage at Seawolf Park. From aerial shots, we can see the fence around the park is gone, the grounds flooded, the multi-ton Tautog Sail was moved (pivoted) about 40% if you consider the fulcrum point to be the fwd point of the sail, and the USS Stewart (DE) was undermined on the starboard side and is listing to starboard. The entry and storage buildings are also missing and the USS CARP barrel (alongside the Stewart) is askew. Click the video link below, then advance it to approx the 3 min mark to see the video over views of Seawolf Park. The announcer describes the Stewart as having washed ashore, but in fact it was planted in the soil as is Cavalla. I sure hope they have good storm insurance, ‘cuz they are going to need it. John McMichael and the Cavalla Assn may need to put a call out for help, both financial and/or physical. I hope and expect that all subvets who are capable of doing so will answer that call, if it comes. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6391229 __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress. Last edited by snakeyez; 09-14-08 at 09:04 PM.

09-14-08, 09:55 PM	#4
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I'm back! Power went off at 2:30 Sat morning, just as Richard predicted. Lots to tell later, pictures, and all. Power just came on this Sunday evening. cheers Neal __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

09-14-08, 10:55 PM	#6
U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	welcome back Neal. __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

09-14-08, 11:11 PM	#7
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Good to hear from you Neal As I'm sure you've seen, or will see, Pioneer has created a thread of volunteers willing to help out where needed, repairing (or in some cases destroying) parts of your home or community, or the park where the Cavalla is located, I'm volunteering myself to come down and help. I'm sure once it clears up down there, and things get going on again, if you could let the park know if they're looking for volunteers, I gladly will help where and if I can. __________________

09-15-08, 01:56 PM	#9
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Anybody heard anything on the USS Texas? she's located in La Porte. __________________

09-14-08, 08:58 PM	#2
X15 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Uhhh, Stewart was undermined on, and is listing to, starboard, not port.