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Fortitude.....The strength to persist...The courage to endure.
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We need some help tracking down some "parts" missing off of the Battleship Iowa. So far we know that her aft Mk-28 fire control computer was removed by personnel from the Washington Navy Yard Museum. In accordance with Navy orders under the "donation" agreement, we must keep that ship intact for possible reactivation. Therefore that computer must be sent back to the ship ASAP.
We also have an indication that the Washington Navy Yard also took one of the helmsman's wheels. Probably the one from inside the armored tower on the 04 level bridge. That also needs to be returned.
Also, I seem to remember a posting on this forum that a crewmember of the Iowa took the other helm (probably the 08 level conning station) as the ship was being deactivated.
That helm also must be returned.
To maintain privacy, you can contact me on the notifications board. I can give you an address to ship the items back. It won't be the post office box in San Pedro (that helm or the computer won't fit).
No questions asked but Pacific Battleship Center can issue you a letter of thanks for your devotion to saving the world's last Battleship and finding her original parts for us.Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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Originally posted by RustyBattleship View PostWe need some help tracking down some "parts" missing off of the Battleship Iowa. So far we know that her aft Mk-28 fire control computer was removed by personnel from the Washington Navy Yard Museum. In accordance with Navy orders under the "donation" agreement, we must keep that ship intact for possible reactivation. Therefore that computer must be sent back to the ship ASAP.
We also have an indication that the Washington Navy Yard also took one of the helmsman's wheels. Probably the one from inside the armored tower on the 04 level bridge. That also needs to be returned.
Also, I seem to remember a posting on this forum that a crewmember of the Iowa took the other helm (probably the 08 level conning station) as the ship was being deactivated.
That helm also must be returned.
To maintain privacy, you can contact me on the notifications board. I can give you an address to ship the items back. It won't be the post office box in San Pedro (that helm or the computer won't fit).
No questions asked but Pacific Battleship Center can issue you a letter of thanks for your devotion to saving the world's last Battleship and finding her original parts for us.Fortitude.....The strength to persist...The courage to endure.
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Originally posted by Dreadnought View PostDick, a quick question that may provide you with a time frame of when the 04 went missing. When you were aboard Iowa in the Reserve Fleet was the conning tower doors closed or open? If they were closed it would mean the helm went missing before she was prepped for the reserve. There is only one way to open the doors and thats from the inside. If they were open then chances are they were spirited away either when she was towed or while in the reserve.Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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Originally posted by blidgepump View PostMr. L, I have no knowledge of the parts which you are addressing, but I am pretty sure they won;t be showing up on E-bay!
Is it still custom for the last commanding officer to receive the "ship's wheel"?
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There is also another way. Petition them for stewardship of said items during this time period being as though they do actually have the rest of the ship and no doubt a center piece is missing and in their possesion. One could raise the question of who it actually belongs to and argure said party has a right to view if possiible...i.e the US taxpayer who would be viewing that item and paying for its upkeep via tour costs.
Not saying its a slam dunk but it may raise a few eyebrows of those that may take it upon themselves to find out that answer.
IMO, it belongs to the Iowa and the people that choose to view her history.Last edited by Dreadnought; 16 Apr 13,, 02:28.Fortitude.....The strength to persist...The courage to endure.
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Originally posted by Dreadnought View PostA shot of New Jerseys 04 Conning Helm.Able to leap tall tales in a single groan.
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Originally posted by RustyBattleship View PostWe need some help tracking down some "parts" missing off of the Battleship Iowa. So far we know that her aft Mk-28 fire control computer was removed by personnel from the Washington Navy Yard Museum. In accordance with Navy orders under the "donation" agreement, we must keep that ship intact for possible reactivation. Therefore that computer must be sent back to the ship ASAP.
We also have an indication that the Washington Navy Yard also took one of the helmsman's wheels. Probably the one from inside the armored tower on the 04 level bridge. That also needs to be returned.
Also, I seem to remember a posting on this forum that a crewmember of the Iowa took the other helm (probably the 08 level conning station) as the ship was being deactivated.
That helm also must be returned.Originally posted by DreadnoughtThere is also another way. Petition them for stewardship of said items during this time period being as though they do actually have the rest of the ship and no doubt a center piece is missing and in their possesion. One could raise the question of who it actually belongs to and argure said party has a right to view if possiible...i.e the US taxpayer who would be viewing that item and paying for its upkeep via tour costs.
The argument against Dreads," It will be see by taxpayers and upkeep funded through the tour cost", is Upkeep is already funded through taxpayers, and our museum is free for them to view it. We also get more visitors......
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