USS Drum SS-228 and Battleship Alabama Visit August 2021 (photos)

Bubblehead1980 · 09-20-21, 07:16 PM

I was on vacation late July-early September and made a visit home. A friend and I drove over to Mobile to visit the Drum and Alabama. They were doing the living history drill that day, so had volunteers dressed in WW II era naval uniforms, 20 MM guns prepped to fire. They were supposed to have airplanes fly in and simulate attacks, fire the 20 MM at them but the planes had "engine trouble" that morning, so the pilots claimed.

Arrived early so would not have to endure the worst of the heat and get the tours in before lunch as had lunch plans. Unfortunately the firing of the guns and other drills were not until after 1 pm when would be gone, but oh well, enjoyed the tour as always.

Normally, would have better photos but the crowds as they usually allow me up on the bridge etc if I ask and no children around, but with the event hat day, too much of a crowd. The "XO" of the Drum crew was kind enough to take my phone and get a few pics from the bridge and gun platform. I was quite annoyed(just like with some of the other submarines) they had the conning tower locked off, Drum's was always open. Really takes away from the experience not being able to go into the conning tower. Ostensibly for COVID but makes no sense, we are in a submarine lol no social distancing there but ah well.

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Mad Mardigan · 09-21-21, 12:46 AM

Glad you got a chance to visit the Bama & Drum. Have been a couple of times Myself on board both & greatly enjoyed being able to wander through a piece of important history.

M. M.

liked the pics you were able to take & share here...

Arlo · 09-21-21, 11:20 AM

Excellent pics!

09-20-21, 07:16 PM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	USS Drum SS-228 and Battleship Alabama Visit August 2021 (photos) I was on vacation late July-early September and made a visit home. A friend and I drove over to Mobile to visit the Drum and Alabama. They were doing the living history drill that day, so had volunteers dressed in WW II era naval uniforms, 20 MM guns prepped to fire. They were supposed to have airplanes fly in and simulate attacks, fire the 20 MM at them but the planes had "engine trouble" that morning, so the pilots claimed. Arrived early so would not have to endure the worst of the heat and get the tours in before lunch as had lunch plans. Unfortunately the firing of the guns and other drills were not until after 1 pm when would be gone, but oh well, enjoyed the tour as always. Normally, would have better photos but the crowds as they usually allow me up on the bridge etc if I ask and no children around, but with the event hat day, too much of a crowd. The "XO" of the Drum crew was kind enough to take my phone and get a few pics from the bridge and gun platform. I was quite annoyed(just like with some of the other submarines) they had the conning tower locked off, Drum's was always open. Really takes away from the experience not being able to go into the conning tower. Ostensibly for COVID but makes no sense, we are in a submarine lol no social distancing there but ah well. image hosting free forum Last edited by Bubblehead1980; 09-22-21 at 11:04 PM.

09-21-21, 12:46 AM	#2
Mad Mardigan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 2,327 Downloads: 491 Uploads: 0	Glad you got a chance to visit the Bama & Drum. Have been a couple of times Myself on board both & greatly enjoyed being able to wander through a piece of important history. M. M. liked the pics you were able to take & share here... __________________

09-21-21, 11:20 AM	#3
Arlo The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 214 Uploads: 0	Excellent pics! __________________ -Arlo