Here is a question that was brought up the other day when I was discussing the re-activation of the Iowa Class a retired navy captain that was on the New Jersey during the 1980s said the navy was considering bringing back the South Dakota Class BBs that were museum ships.
According to him the navy had just enough funds to re-activate the 4 Iowas and the problem of spare parts and trained crews was also a big factor.
Looking at the Alabama's position, (stuck in the mud), I wonder if the overall condition of the ships was more the deciding factor. I know when the Massachusetts was dry docked they had to fabricate and replace many of her sea chests and many plates to the hull do to corrosion.
According to him the navy had just enough funds to re-activate the 4 Iowas and the problem of spare parts and trained crews was also a big factor.
Looking at the Alabama's position, (stuck in the mud), I wonder if the overall condition of the ships was more the deciding factor. I know when the Massachusetts was dry docked they had to fabricate and replace many of her sea chests and many plates to the hull do to corrosion.
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