USS Missouri
Oct 26, 2014 10:41:04 #
Saw quite a bit of her while in Bremerton for an overhaul of an SSBN. Even had plans to tag her with a set of dolphins which is a popular tradition for sub sailors. After visiting, the reason to tag her just sort of didn't make sense anymore. I'm glad we changed our minds. Oh and about riding the waves during a storm;try it at periscope depth it's quite the experience. YES she is a Grand Lady well worth the visit if you get the chance.
Oct 26, 2014 10:59:04 #
Oct 26, 2014 11:02:15 #
there were only 4 made Big MO the NJ, Wesconsin, and the Iowa they are all considered Iowa class the Missouri signifies the end of WWII thats why its in Pearl because the Arizona signifies the start of the war. If you I been on the MO and also the NJ (I live in NJ and its stationed there) We actually had fire support from the NJ in Vietnam. when they were done the landscape looked like the moon. If you would like to know more about these ships let me know
Oct 26, 2014 11:37:30 #
Toured this ship while in Honolulu on vacation. We were to young to be affected by the war, however, it still created "chills" as we listened to the tour guide. A must do addition if you ever visit Pearl Harbor, which also lead to "chills".
Oct 26, 2014 12:18:22 #
I've enjoyed this thread very much, the sea stories, the historical significance of the ship - all captivating.
These battle wagons were incredible ships. I have never seen the Missouri, but I have been aboard the Iowa. I have never seen a ship so perfectly maintained as she. Her decks were spotless, paint and brasswork perfect. I've served on the Nimitz and the Forrestal, they were certainly shipshape, but the Iowa looked like she had just been built.
Great shot of the P-3 also, lot of experience with that great aircraft as well.
These battle wagons were incredible ships. I have never seen the Missouri, but I have been aboard the Iowa. I have never seen a ship so perfectly maintained as she. Her decks were spotless, paint and brasswork perfect. I've served on the Nimitz and the Forrestal, they were certainly shipshape, but the Iowa looked like she had just been built.
Great shot of the P-3 also, lot of experience with that great aircraft as well.
Oct 26, 2014 12:50:40 #
Loved reading your stories, and Thanks to all of you that served; I was am Army Officer a long time ago--early Vite-Nam era.
Jim
Jim
Oct 26, 2014 13:19:07 #
Oct 26, 2014 15:28:50 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
By the time I'd gotten in, we were riding frigates... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 26, 2014 19:04:23 #
Ron Schulz
Loc: Colorado
When I was in 'Nam one of our duties was to escort the USS Missouri on a firing mission. We were about a mile off her stern at the time. Over the 1MC (speaker system) an announcement came over that anybody who was not on duty could go topside and see a once in a lifetime event.
When we got on deck the first thing we could see was this HUGE ship not very far ahead of us. The Captain said standby. A few seconds later the Missouri shot a broadside. I swear, it looked like box cars were coming out of the barrels followed by a ring of fire. The noise got to us a few seconds later. Seeing that made me very happy I was not on the receiving end of that delivery...
When we got on deck the first thing we could see was this HUGE ship not very far ahead of us. The Captain said standby. A few seconds later the Missouri shot a broadside. I swear, it looked like box cars were coming out of the barrels followed by a ring of fire. The noise got to us a few seconds later. Seeing that made me very happy I was not on the receiving end of that delivery...
Oct 26, 2014 20:02:17 #
Ron Schulz wrote:
When I was in 'Nam one of our duties was to escort... (show quote)
That is what''''''s known as "shuttle diplomacy"
Oct 27, 2014 00:58:40 #
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Oct 27, 2014 02:22:46 #
Had 3 of my grandkids on board of her in August. The older two were in awe of the Missouri's history all the way through Kuwait. My grandson, age 11, is now doing a history report on her starting with President Truman's daughter in 1944.
Oct 27, 2014 07:07:45 #
We were aboard the Wisconsin in Norfolk, VA a fer years ago. She was big, but looking at Jim's picture, I don't think she was that big! Nice photo!
Oct 27, 2014 08:36:33 #
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