US Coast Guard Day
Aug 4, 2019 21:04:29 #
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Aug 5, 2019 06:50:34 #
Aug 5, 2019 07:00:57 #
Great set. What an honor to receive that invitation. Mahalo for sharing.
Aug 5, 2019 07:16:15 #
Aug 5, 2019 07:27:26 #
That is an amazing vessel and huge with many elements and a large crew I would expect. I like you would love to see her underway with full sails engaged in high seas and get those extra special shots that demonstrate it's capability at sea.
And thanks for the later post with her broadside view for us to fully appreciate her awesome girth and meticulous maintenance regimen as one can only imagine at first glance.
Nice work and thanks for your efforts.
And thanks for the later post with her broadside view for us to fully appreciate her awesome girth and meticulous maintenance regimen as one can only imagine at first glance.
Nice work and thanks for your efforts.
Aug 5, 2019 07:38:46 #
Thank you jaymatt & nimbushopper for the positive feedback. Always appreciated
And thank you JoAnneK01 for the visit & comment. You are right ... I did feel it was an honor, both for the invitation but even more so as I watched the young men & women of Eagle be such fine hosts & hostesses. I was very proud of our young people seeing how well they handled themselves.
And thank you Blair Shaw Jr. You are right ... she's an awesome national treasure in my opinion. In the parade of tall ships in '76 when I saw her sail into Boston Harbor (I was out on a place called Long Island ... not the one in NY), so she sailed right in front of me & then I watched her sail into Boston against the Boston skyline. They had a few sails unfurled & even that was pretty amazing. Seeing her under full sail would be a real sight. And on a personal note, I wanted you to know I've been thinking about you & hope you're making some progress. Best to you.
And thank you JoAnneK01 for the visit & comment. You are right ... I did feel it was an honor, both for the invitation but even more so as I watched the young men & women of Eagle be such fine hosts & hostesses. I was very proud of our young people seeing how well they handled themselves.
And thank you Blair Shaw Jr. You are right ... she's an awesome national treasure in my opinion. In the parade of tall ships in '76 when I saw her sail into Boston Harbor (I was out on a place called Long Island ... not the one in NY), so she sailed right in front of me & then I watched her sail into Boston against the Boston skyline. They had a few sails unfurled & even that was pretty amazing. Seeing her under full sail would be a real sight. And on a personal note, I wanted you to know I've been thinking about you & hope you're making some progress. Best to you.
Aug 5, 2019 08:37:21 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Beautiful Vessels. The Coast Guard risk their lives to save others. I've been told by two members of the Coast Guard, that some boaters, sitting atop their sinking and capsized boats. And rescued just in time, don't even have the courtesy to say thank you to the rescuers.
Aug 5, 2019 08:46:59 #
mas24 wrote:
Beautiful Vessels. The Coast Guard risk their lives to save others. I've been told by two members of the Coast Guard, that some boaters, sitting atop their sinking and capsized boats. And rescued just in time, don't even have the courtesy to say thank you to the rescuers.
I've heard some stories like that ... which I think is ridiculous. What people don't realize is the Coast Guard does a lot more than save lives ... most people know they also spend a lot of time dealing with drugs coming into the country ... & they are also in war zones. I know they were on River Patrol Boats in Vietnam & I hear they've been in other hot spots well beyond American coast lines. We truly owe them a debt of gratitude for putting themselves in harms way to protect us. Thank you for the visit & the comments. Wish more people felt the way you do.
Aug 5, 2019 09:27:34 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Frank .., thnx for the rememberence. .,, they fight and protect our boarders .. An honored service tradition .
I took a picture last week of one of our newest to join the fleet here in Hawaii .. Shot taken from ALOHA Tower 10th floor ..
I took a picture last week of one of our newest to join the fleet here in Hawaii .. Shot taken from ALOHA Tower 10th floor ..
LEGEND class USCGC KIMBALL Thanks for the post.... RM1 W.Shaw retired (on constant recall)
Aug 5, 2019 09:27:57 #
You certainly made good use of that invitation. Nice photos and information.
--Bob
--Bob
fbeaston wrote:
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Aug 5, 2019 09:30:01 #
fbeaston wrote:
Love it Dr.Nikon ... & you're right ... the Coast Guard ends up in some tough fights protecting us ... thanks for sharing the thoughts & photo. Best to you.
PS: I was just looking at that ship in download ... that looks like a fast beast to my untrained eyes.
PS: I was just looking at that ship in download ... that looks like a fast beast to my untrained eyes.
Tks mate your right, 418 feet in length, capable of speeds up to 28 knots, with a crew complement of 122 and a displacement of 4,500 long tons.
Aug 5, 2019 09:38:19 #
sr71 wrote:
LEGEND class USCGC KIMBALL Thanks for the post.... RM1 W.Shaw retired (on constant recall)
Actually sr71 ... I think the thanks are to you for your service ... you're part of a special breed. And love your avatar ... saw that bird take off & land in Okinawa many moons ago. Very impressive bird.
Aug 5, 2019 09:39:31 #
rmalarz wrote:
You certainly made good use of that invitation. Nice photos and information.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks Bob. Having seen some of your photos, I take that as a special compliment. Thank you for the visit & comment.
Aug 5, 2019 09:41:17 #
sr71 wrote:
Tks mate your right, 418 feet in length, capable of speeds up to 28 knots, with a crew complement of 122 and a displacement of 4,500 long tons.
Certainly faster than the Grand Lady ... the Eagle. But I'm glad to have both in the fleet.
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