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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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Friday, May 27, 2011

USS New York

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) participates in the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships.

USS New York (LPD 21) transits the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships.
NEW YORK (May 25, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) participates in the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Gordon/Released)

Marines and Sailors man the rails aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD) as it passes USS New York (LPD 21).

Marines and Sailors salute New York as the ship transits the New York Harbor during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships.
NEW YORK (May 25, 2011) Marines and Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD) as the ship passes near the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as it transits the New York Harbor during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York. More than 3000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in community events and military demonstrations throughout the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall A. Clinton/Released)

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