'It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.'
Preserving a piece of US Maritime History - invaluable
The USS Olympia is a cruiser that fought in the Spanish American War in 1898 and has been preserved in Philadelphia. She's a one of a kind ship, a national historic monument, and in danger. She needs approximately $10-15 million in repairs to keep her a viable museum for years to come. If you have the resources, or connections to those resources, please consider helping. (full disclosure - there is no financial benefit to me to ask the question - we need to save this ship for posterity). Please contact me at 612-599-1935 or bdskon@fedex.com if you have additional questions.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: I find myself going in to this Memoriaol Day weekend a bit weary, but I have no reason to be. I had another one of those conversations that ...
The last full measure ...............Wharf Rat encourages you all to find a service that will honor those who gave the last full measure.
The last full measure ...............Wharf Rat encourages you all to find a service that will honor those who gave the last full measure.
CDR Salamander: Concept of the Day: Reserve Bouyancy
CDR Salamander: Concept of the Day: Reserve Bouyancy: With contracting budgets bringing discussion of the industrial base to the front, remember that intellectual capital is the most important p...
Sometimes you look for material............sometimes it presents itself.........
Sometimes you look for material............sometimes it presents itself.........
CDR Salamander: Concept of the Day: Reserve Bouyancy
CDR Salamander: Concept of the Day: Reserve Bouyancy: With contracting budgets bringing discussion of the industrial base to the front, remember that intellectual capital is the most important p...
Sometimes you look for material............sometimes it presents itself.........
Sometimes you look for material............sometimes it presents itself.........
Monday, May 20, 2013
Future USS Minnesota Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Future USS Minnesota Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Sorry - wharf rat has been away - This is my boat, as I'm the co-chair of the commissioning committee.
Sorry - wharf rat has been away - This is my boat, as I'm the co-chair of the commissioning committee.
This is PCU MINNESOTA - HII Photo
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