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“He was the most prodigious personification of all human inferiorities. He was an utterly incapable, unadapted, irresponsible, psychopathic personality, full of empty, infantile fantasies, but cursed with the keen intuition of a rat or a guttersnipe. He represented the shadow, the inferior part of everybody’s personality, in an overwhelming degree, and this was another reason why they fell for him.”
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Breakwater .....
Quiet evening and it's time to resume the tour of the "Whisky".
Some up close and detailed photos will follow, but I wanted to provide an overview before going"Macro".
As we approach Turret # 1, the restored teak deck is in excellent condition.
Also some close up detail of the "breakwater is illustrated for the modelers following this thread.Last edited by blidgepump; 29 Sep 18,, 04:09.
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BP,
Good photos all around. However, they also point up the lack of on-going maintenance (routine wirebrushing & painting) that most (if not all) museum ship custodians do not keep up with. Yes, I know funds are a main sticking point, but this is something I've seen over and over again. These organizations are quick to ask for money for all kinds of "touchy/feely" projects to keep the tourists coming on board, but fail to do the daily maintenance that will eventually sink the ship. I've seen this on NORTH CAROLINA especially, also ALABAMA, and NEW JERSEY.
But this is simply a statement of reality - your photo tour is really good - keep up the fine picture exhibit!!!
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Every ship ....
Originally posted by bbvet View PostBP,
However, they also point up the lack of on-going maintenance (routine wirebrushing & painting) that most (if not all) museum ship custodians do not keep up with.
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Turret 1.....
Everything is massive on an Iowa Class BB.
This is the second Iowa I've had the opportunity to visit.
Each occasion provides something new to observe and learn.
Turret 1 is just such an example.
The first take away was the sacrificial armor on the sides of the turret.
Note the slab of steel and the air gap in the attach illustration. ( Note arrow)
Classic display of lessening the impact of a lateral strike by enemy fire.
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Originally posted by blidgepump View PostThe first take away was the sacrificial armor on the sides of the turret. Note the slab of steel and the air gap in the attach illustration. ( Note arrow) Classic display of lessening the impact of a lateral strike by enemy fire.
This makes sense here. I imagine that is similar to the kevlar armor sheets installed on current USN vessels to reduce spalling.“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
Mark Twain
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Originally posted by bbvet View PostBP,
Good photos all around. However, they also point up the lack of on-going maintenance (routine wirebrushing & painting) that most (if not all) museum ship custodians do not keep up with. Yes, I know funds are a main sticking point, but this is something I've seen over and over again. These organizations are quick to ask for money for all kinds of "touchy/feely" projects to keep the tourists coming on board, but fail to do the daily maintenance that will eventually sink the ship. I've seen this on NORTH CAROLINA especially, also ALABAMA, and NEW JERSEY.
But this is simply a statement of reality - your photo tour is really good - keep up the fine picture exhibit!!!
I have no idea how many of our historic ships run in the black without funding drives/benefactors/tax support but clearly it is a very tough sledding for most ship museums. And the ongoing maintenance and backlog for these older ship is not insignificant.
The balance between protecting the heritage and running a business is daunting. I wonder if there ever will be another large Naval Ship Museum?
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"The balance between protecting the heritage and running a business is daunting.
I wonder if there ever will be another large Naval Ship Museum?"
Your question is relevant but the future is difficult for any museum.
In the case of a floating ship, in most cases exposed to the elements, the environment is a hazard.
As long as their is interest support will be forthcoming.
When interest falters..... well look no father than the Olympia or the Texas.
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Originally posted by blidgepump View PostA better view of the air gap between the armor.
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Originally posted by thebard View PostGentlemen, I don't believe that is armor. I believe that is a ventilation plenum. It may double as secondary armor, but I believe it is constructed of relatively light (less than 1/2" thick) steel. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
As I understood it, removal of the rangefinders from turret 1 was a modification due to problems in rough seas with water making its way in. Since the turret 2 rangefinders were high enough to avoid the problem, they decided that the turret 1 rangefinders were redundant enough to be removed. The location of the vents on this turret design (underside of the rear) was also a problem for water crashing over the deck, hence these ventilation duct additions on turret 1 to raise the height of the openings (which appear to be sealed off now).
Older photo of Wisconsin, showing these vents not sealed up:
The half-height configuration of these vents on Missouri:
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