esterrett
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Reged: 02/27/03
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found this nearby as well..
Who does this remind you of?
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osc3
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Reged: 03/27/04
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Loc: SF Bay Area
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If I'm not mistaken the USS Iowa was the last battleship to fire it's 16-inch guns (at Lebanon in the 1980's). She was retired after a tragic explosion in her forward gun turret resulted in the death of many sailors. The investigation into the cause was a dark day for the US Navy, and she ended here at the mothball fleet near Martinez, CA. I have sailed close to her several times, and she still has that lethal quality about her.
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Jumble
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Loc: Philadelphia, PA
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Oscar, good find! Actually because photos from above are taken at different dates, Iowa appear to be present at at least two locations at the same time!! Check out Lrae's post here! Also of interest is this post and it's reply. I believe the IOWA was indeed the last battleship built and was decomissioned in 1990. The USS New Jersey , an IOWA "Class" boat served off of Lebanon
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On 8 February 1984, New Jersey fired almost 300 shells at Druze and Syrian positions in the Bekka Valley east of Beirut. Some 30 of these massive projectiles rained down on a Syrian command post, killing the general commanding Syrian forces in Lebanon and several other senior officers. This was the heaviest shore bombardment since the Korean War.
New Jersey is located on the Delaware River at Camden, New Jersey (Placemark) Ship has since moved away from placemark. See post below.
The Missouri was the last such boat to see combat..during Persian Gulf War.
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During the Persian Gulf War five years later, the battleship again saw active service, when her guns and missiles were used against military targets in Iraq. In 1992, the Missouri was decommissioned for the second time
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Edited by Jumble (07/25/07 07:24 AM)
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St_Louis_Hawk
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Netmonkey
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Reged: 02/28/04
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Loc: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Also known as the Tsawwassen terminal for BC Ferries, one of the largest ferry systems in the world. The other major terminal on the BC mainland is here, Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.
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osc3
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Reged: 03/27/04
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Loc: SF Bay Area
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Don't you mean Hazelwood, skipper of the Exxon Valdez?
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Jdbo
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Reged: 04/08/04
Posts: 520
Loc: VA
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Unless I have overlooked it, this thread being nice and orderly (!) here's the USS Wisconsin , the next-to-last battleship, safely berthed with its forward turret aimed at Gen. Douglas MacArthur's memorial and tomb, the white domed building 3 blocks east!
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Jumble
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Reged: 04/20/03
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Loc: Philadelphia, PA
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USS New Jersey placemarked above before Philadelpha update, has now been moved from refitting dock to its permanent location on the Camden, NJ Waterfront, opposite Philadelphia. It is placemarked here at that location. Refitting dock is now empty!
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Jdbo
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Reged: 04/08/04
Posts: 520
Loc: VA
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I've looked at this ship, and looked at this ship. I see three batteries of three large guns each, yet at a mere 123.9 smoots (+/- an ear), and other tell-tale signs, it's not a battleship. A heavy cruiser?
Next time you're sitting on the dock of the bay, Jumbo, how about id'ing this thing so I can have rest? 
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Jumble
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Reged: 04/20/03
Posts: 4076
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
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JediGuy, the ship is the real Battleship McCoy. Maybe the resolution is not high enough for a good make. Check out this site. for more info.
Good thing you're not a sub captain!
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