I went to USS Iowa museum in Long Beach this past Saturday (Sept 24, 2016). I'll post some photos later. Haven't had time to go through them.
1. Met a veteran who served onboard USS Hoel (DD-533) at Battle off Samar. He survived the battle and was rescued after being in the water for 3 days. I bought a signed copy of "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" from him.
2. I'm surprised that most of the superstructure of the Iowa was virtually unarmored. The only armored part above the armored deck was the citadel and the main turrets. Seeing the ship in person makes it so much more clear about the design philosophy behind a battleship's armor scheme. Reading about it in a book is just not the same.
I had a chance to see the combat engagement center (CEC). I forgot to check if it's behind armor. Does anyone know?
I did no have the pleasure of meeting Rusty. He was not there that day.
And Dayum....those guns are huge!!!
1. Met a veteran who served onboard USS Hoel (DD-533) at Battle off Samar. He survived the battle and was rescued after being in the water for 3 days. I bought a signed copy of "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" from him.
2. I'm surprised that most of the superstructure of the Iowa was virtually unarmored. The only armored part above the armored deck was the citadel and the main turrets. Seeing the ship in person makes it so much more clear about the design philosophy behind a battleship's armor scheme. Reading about it in a book is just not the same.
I had a chance to see the combat engagement center (CEC). I forgot to check if it's behind armor. Does anyone know?
I did no have the pleasure of meeting Rusty. He was not there that day.
And Dayum....those guns are huge!!!
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