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[280PLUS]

I know, nearly OT but if we get enough $ maybe we can put the gun barrels back on her.

Watch the pix as they scroll by, you'll get a glimpse of what she looked like in '02 in the Philly shipyards where she's still berthed. Apparently nothing has been done since the pic so she can't be looking much better.

Please read the "Flash Message" on the page.

There's a special call for those who understand the hotel services aspect of the Adams Class. Especially R and E division people.

Anybody that can use a needle gun and swing a paintbrush would be more than welcome too, I would think...

http://www.bozair.com/adamsmen/DDG2.html

 

[birdbustr]

6 years on top of the running rust that showed there doesn't sound too promissing. I read that they are going to mover her up river in JAX, but I wonder if the money will even go towards any kind of surface preservation, or just the move and costs of berthing her there. Not to mention what she looks like below the waterline........big bucks to put her in actual drydock to restore that.

By the way the Adams class DDG was before my time, but it looks like a very similar profile to the Spruance Class (DD) that have recently been decommisioned.

 

[280PLUS]

Yea, you're reading our minds. My old navy architect buddy refered to it as "somewhat depressing".

They are talking about putting it in drydock before the tow. Apparently they are moving forward. That's why they're looking for people who know the hotel things. I imagine any donations would be used as needed and paint is a long way down the list I'd bet. Maybe JAX will cough up some $ for paint. Lotta lotta work though. Just chipping it all off is a monumental task.

I remember getting ours (DDG-14) entirely painted, lifelines and everything, for one large brass valve, in Hong Kong harbor. Took em maybe 2-3 days tops. Bunch of chinese women, with rags, dipping their rags, hands and all, into the buckets of paint.

Hmmmm, if only we could tow it there first...

I'd say all we need is a good bunch of deck apes...

 

[browningguy]

I rode one of her sister ships, Richard E. Byrd, back in the 70's. I'm sure glad I don't do that for a living any more. I'm afraid I'm with birdbustr, lot's of money needed to bring her back.

 

[280PLUS]

We know it ain't gonna be cheap, but it really sounds like these people are moving forward. They're going to count a lot on volunteer work.

What did you do on the Byrd?

I'd do it again, as long as the people weren't the same kind of a**holes they were the first time around. LOL...

I was A-Gang on the Buchanan for 48 months. Stood sounding and security inport and underway watches in the hole(s). I know those ships inside out and backwards.

 

[birdbustr]

If they are going to solicit volunteer work then someone really should get the people at Mayport Naval Station involved. I'm sure that you could get most of the ships to lend a few bodies. Heck, take their restricted men off of their hands for a little while and use them. Some influence from the older generations of sailors just might be the kick in the pants that they need.

 

[birdbustr]

Mayport, FL ships:

CG 47 CG 58 PHILIPPINE SEA
CG 47 CG 64 GETTYSBURG
CG 47 CG 66 HUE CITY
CG 47 CG 69 VICKSBURG
DDG 51 DDG 64 CARNEY
DDG 51 DDG 68 THE SULLIVANS
DDG 51 DDG 80 ROOSEVELT
DDG 51 DDG 99 FARRAGUT
FFG 7 FFG 8 MCINERNEY
FFG 7 FFG 28 BOONE
FFG 7 FFG 29 STEPHEN W. GROVES
FFG 7 FFG 32 JOHN L. HALL
FFG 7 FFG 36 UNDERWOOD
FFG 7 FFG 39 DOYLE
FFG 7 FFG 40 HALYBURTON
FFG 7 FFG 42 KLAKRING
FFG 7 FFG 45 DE WERT
FFG 7 FFG 49 ROBERT G. BRADLEY
FFG 7 FFG 50 TAYLOR
FFG 7 FFG 56 SIMPSON
FFG 7 FFG 58 SAMUEL B. ROBERTS

 

[armoredman]

Hey, you have an advantage- my ship was converted to high quality razor blades back in '92.

It is a huge shame to see a fine war ship turned into a rusted hulk, a shame and an insult to her history.

 

[Crimp]

Thanks - I'll have to look into this. I rode the Adams class USS Towers (DDG-9) for a couple years. My first ship as a Chief Petty Officer. Definitely my favorite of the several I rode. Very fond memories of a great crew and very capable ship!

 

[Old Dog]

Ah, the Adams-class was the epitome of the tin-can; the best lookin' destroyers, heck, best-lookin' Navy ships ever.

 

[browningguy]

I was with BJU / FCG2, our team rode the Byrd for a couple of months over to the med. I got out in '79.
http://www.psywarrior.com/beach.html
Byrdbustr, I was also on FF1093 the Crappy Cappy, Capodanno actually, out of Mayport for a cruise in 1976. Man I never felt good about those FF's, a single 5" popgun, and the ASROC launcher was considered the main battery.

 

[Souris]

Funny thing.... When I filled out my dream sheet way back when, I wanted Mayport. I got Newport RI and FFG-58 Samuel B. Roberts. Apparently I just didn't wait long enough.

 

[Houdini]

Beautiful old lady. I was stationed on the USS Farragut DDG 37, also an Adams class, with a little more class though. She is now a Reef

 

[herohog]

USS Tringa (ASR-16), Commissioned 28 January 1947
Decommissioned, 30 September 1977, and struck from the Naval Register the same day.
Laid up in the Reserve Fleet, maintenance category X.
Final Disposition, to be disposed of by target or test.

The old girl just didn't fit in with today's technology. When I was on her, we were mostly used as an ocean going tug or a target for subs!

I used to love to tour the USS Alabama (BB-60, Battleship) and the USS Drum (SS-228 Diesel Sub) in Mobile, AL.

I am all about saving some of these old girls...

Engineman Third Class (Disabled vet)

 

[browningguy]

Love those old BB's, in 1982 I was with McDonnel Douglas Missile Sysytems and went down to Pascagoula for the BB61 recommissioning. We put Cruise and Harpoon Missiles on her. Now that was a war ship, I think the GE guys put either 2 or 4 CIWS's on her also.

 

[280PLUS]

Great replies, thanks all! I served on the 14 for 48 months and the FF-1050 for 6 prior to nuke school. There are a few of us talking about tripping to Philly to get a close up gander. Wen I dropped nuke school the gave me my choice of command and I chose destroyers because I had liked the 1050.

If you are interested in joining us pm me your email address and I'll make sure you are kept up to speed.

yea, I always did think the Adams class had the best lines of any ships I ever saw.

 

[280PLUS]

Great replies, thanks all! I served on the 14 for 48 months and the FF-1050 for 6 prior to nuke school. . When I dropped nuke school the gave me my choice of command and I chose destroyers because I had liked the 1050.

There are a few of us talking about tripping to Philly to get a close up gander. If you are interested in joining us pm me your email address and I'll make sure you are kept up to speed.

yea, I always did think the Adams class had the best lines of any ship I ever saw.