Back From Battleship Cove

Subnuts · 07-09-09, 10:07 PM

I got back from Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA a couple hours ago, and I have to say, I had a really great time there. I spent about 2 1/2 hours exploring the Massachussets from top to bottom; by the time I was done I only had about an hour to explore the two other ships and the USS Lionfish! I'd thought the museum closed at 5:30, but it turns out they closed at 5. Thankfully, the place was pretty quiet, and I was able to get some interesting shots of the machinery spaces on the Joseph P Kennedy Jr and the Lionfish. The last time I'd been I only went down to the Second Deck of the Massachussets, but this time I was able to go down farther, walk down "Broadway" past the CIC and through the sickbay, and finally go down and explore engine room B1. There are still parts I missed, but those will have to wait for another visit.

Unfortunately, the JPK Jr. was the last ship I visited and didn't get to see much of the interior. The Hidensee was interesting, but I managed to bang my head three times when I was inside, something I didn't manage on the other ships. The Lionfish is in excellent condition, but the plexiglass panels in the control room are irritating when it comes to taking pictures. I went up in the conning tower, but had a hard time taking pictures so I just shot a quick video. By the way, anyone who's ever said American fleet boats were roomy and luxurious inside has obviously never been inside one!

I took about 140 pictures, but I was so excited by the day I accidently left my camera in my Aunt's van! Oops. Fortunately, my brother-in-law will be down her way on Saturday, and he'll return the camera so I can post my shots here. If you get a chance, be sure to set aside a good afternoon to visit Battleship Cove. The ships are in great shape, there's plenty to explore, and the admission price is decent too.

Jimbuna · 07-10-09, 05:58 AM

Pictures....or it didn't happen

Sounds like a fantastic experience......looking forward to the pictures.

Tchocky · 07-10-09, 06:02 AM

Yeah, it's a good day out.

I made the mistake of going in deepest February

Subnuts · 07-11-09, 05:24 PM

Well, here are the pictures. Some of these didn't come out too great, but I'll get around to editing them later.

Battleship Cove as seen from Fall River Heritage Park.

This is me. Yeah, I'm not very good at smiling.

Two more views of Battleship Cove with the Braga Bridge on the left.

The Joseph P Kennedy Jr.

Bow view of PT-617.

Two shots of the interior of PT-617. The plexiglass windows are a pain to shoot through, and that's why I didn't take more.

PT-617's "bridge," with signaling lamp, radar, and twin 50-caliber machine gun.

Morts · 07-11-09, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

This is me. Yeah, I'm not very good at smiling.

you look like venomfangx from youtube

Subnuts · 07-11-09, 05:43 PM

Two exterior shots of PT-617.

A Japanese suicide demolition boat captured on Okinawa.

The atomic bombs didn't end the war. It was a scary shark's mouth painted on the front of a boat that frightened the Japanese into surrendering.

I can't see ****, Captain! I'll be sure to fix these up when they go in my Flickr gallery.

Walking up the gangway to the Massachusetts.

Looking down on the JPK Jr. from the stern of the Massachusetts.

A bunch of cables running through a deck beam in the officer's wardroom/cafeteria and an electrical junction box. I didn't really have any reason for taking this picture, besides to demonstrate the fact that the ship's original structure is retained as often as possible.

Subnuts · 07-11-09, 05:57 PM

Marine berthing space on the Massachusetts.

This shot was taken from the bow of the Massachusetts.

A similar shot, but taken a bit further aft.

No. 1 & 2 16-inch turrets.

Forward superstructure of the Massachusetts.

Looking through the sight on a Quad 40.

Hope nobody here has vertigo.

A Quad 40 mount seen from above.

07-09-09, 10:07 PM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Back From Battleship Cove (PICS INSIDE!) I got back from Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA a couple hours ago, and I have to say, I had a really great time there. I spent about 2 1/2 hours exploring the Massachussets from top to bottom; by the time I was done I only had about an hour to explore the two other ships and the USS Lionfish! I'd thought the museum closed at 5:30, but it turns out they closed at 5. Thankfully, the place was pretty quiet, and I was able to get some interesting shots of the machinery spaces on the Joseph P Kennedy Jr and the Lionfish. The last time I'd been I only went down to the Second Deck of the Massachussets, but this time I was able to go down farther, walk down "Broadway" past the CIC and through the sickbay, and finally go down and explore engine room B1. There are still parts I missed, but those will have to wait for another visit. Unfortunately, the JPK Jr. was the last ship I visited and didn't get to see much of the interior. The Hidensee was interesting, but I managed to bang my head three times when I was inside, something I didn't manage on the other ships. The Lionfish is in excellent condition, but the plexiglass panels in the control room are irritating when it comes to taking pictures. I went up in the conning tower, but had a hard time taking pictures so I just shot a quick video. By the way, anyone who's ever said American fleet boats were roomy and luxurious inside has obviously never been inside one! I took about 140 pictures, but I was so excited by the day I accidently left my camera in my Aunt's van! Oops. Fortunately, my brother-in-law will be down her way on Saturday, and he'll return the camera so I can post my shots here. If you get a chance, be sure to set aside a good afternoon to visit Battleship Cove. The ships are in great shape, there's plenty to explore, and the admission price is decent too. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews Last edited by Subnuts; 07-12-09 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Have pictures now

07-10-09, 05:58 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,446 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pictures....or it didn't happen Sounds like a fantastic experience......looking forward to the pictures. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-10-09, 06:02 AM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yeah, it's a good day out. I made the mistake of going in deepest February __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-11-09, 05:24 PM	#4
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Well, here are the pictures. Some of these didn't come out too great, but I'll get around to editing them later. Battleship Cove as seen from Fall River Heritage Park. This is me. Yeah, I'm not very good at smiling. Two more views of Battleship Cove with the Braga Bridge on the left. The Joseph P Kennedy Jr. Bow view of PT-617. *Two shots of the interior of PT-617. The plexiglass windows are a pain to shoot through, and that's why I didn't take more.* PT-617's "bridge," with signaling lamp, radar, and twin 50-caliber machine gun. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

07-11-09, 05:43 PM	#6
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	*Two exterior shots of PT-617.* A Japanese suicide demolition boat captured on Okinawa. The atomic bombs didn't end the war. It was a scary shark's mouth painted on the front of a boat that frightened the Japanese into surrendering. I can't see , Captain! I'll be sure to fix these up when they go in my Flickr gallery. Walking up the gangway to the Massachusetts. Looking down on the JPK Jr. from the stern of the Massachusetts. A bunch of cables running through a deck beam in the officer's wardroom/cafeteria and an electrical junction box. I didn't really have any reason for taking this picture, besides to demonstrate the fact that the ship's original structure is retained as often as possible. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

07-11-09, 05:57 PM	#7
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	*Marine berthing space on the Massachusetts.* *This shot was taken from the bow of the Massachusetts.* A similar shot, but taken a bit further aft. No. 1 & 2 16-inch turrets. Forward superstructure of the Massachusetts. Looking through the sight on a Quad 40. Hope nobody here has vertigo. A Quad 40 mount seen from above. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews