Wharf Rat's Home - A Shipmate Who Never Made it to Sea.

'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.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Navy books 3 warships for repairs in San Diego

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/31/navy-books-3-warships-repairs-san-diego/

Ship repair, upgrade and launch schedule

Date	Vessel	Activity
13-Apr	USS Bonhomme Richard	Leaves dry dock at NASSCO
16-Apr	USNS William McLean	Launch set for NASSCO
29-Apr	USS Curts	Arrives at NASSCO for repairs
29-Apr	USS Vandegrift	Arrives at NASSCO for repairs
5-May	USS Benfold	Leaves dry dock at BAE
14-May	USS Pearl Harbor	Arrives at NASSCO
27-Jun	USS Freedom	Arrives at BAE
10-Aug	USS Harpers Ferry	Arrives at NASSCO