Naval & Maritime Museum. It features three museum ships: USS Yorktown CV-10, Essex-class aircraft carrier; USS Laffey
SS-343, GUPPY III submarine.
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very pleasant surprise. It’s more than an aircraft carrier!
My visit to Patriot’s Point was a two-fold destination. Part one of my agenda was to conduct a photoshoot with Joella Mortin-Kerr. An adventure I knew
Navel @ Maritime Museum. Of all the trips I had made to
There is so much to see at Patriot’s Point, like the three-acre ‘Vietnam Expemaybe next time guys!
Tora! Tora! and The Philadelphia ExUSS YORKTOWN Aircraft
In 1970, the USS Yorktown CV-10
was fierce as six Kamikaze Japanese be repaired. In 48 hours, she was sailing back to Midway to fight the at Midway. on to fight in several Pacific operashe appeared in two movies, Tora!
Historic National Landmark.
Wow, what a stoic history. So, as I was approaching to board her, I could bombing her as she fired guns in selfdefense.
day, so my path was selected from the point of least resistance. Walking along the narrow halls, I arrived at the final doorway to be greeted by the right, I could see a replica of the Apolcraft next to it. Of course, I had to get a selfie.
· On the same deck as the Apollo 8 capsule were aircraft used from WWII to Vietnam. Below is an extensive list of some of the gallery’s features:
the air to fight the enemy.
B-25 "Mitchell", B-Model
F4-U "Corsair" Fighter-Bomber
the 50 caliber guns on the deck. (well
that can be seen on the hanger deck.
I made my way up to the flight deck. It was much larger than I had anticipated. It was pretty cool to walk
firing at incoming planes that were attemping to sink the Yorktown!
My adventure on the flight deck would not be complete without a trip
mands from the captain, all the while fighting planes that were determined to sink her!
two and 1/2 acres of Vietnam era
ter was heard as it landed to retrieve the wounded from the battlefield. An treated on the battle field.
you’ll enjoy the Vietnam Experience and all it has to offer.
video about the Vietnam Experience.
complete without taking the time to
the people were are today.
the medals themselves and the histoCombat. Complete with sights and War to present-day wars, it gives us a
Last but not least, is a walk with the drummer boy, Facing combat at age
Your first stop will be a discussion of freedom. Generations of people ex-
There are many more exhibits to see in the museum, that all I can say is take a visit to Patriot’s Port and spend
a day exploring all it has to offer. Don’t worry about taking a picnic lunch; there’s a small lunch area available to purchase food and drink.
There’s so MUCH MORE that I experienced here that this article can’t come ed!
Known as the ship that would not die,
50 Japanese aircraft. Six of those planes would find there mark. tack!
specifications:
Namesake: Bartlett Laffey
California
13 January 1941
Launched: 30 October 1941
Commissioned: 31 March 1942
Identification:
Fate: sunk Battle of Guadalca-
General characteristics stroyer
1,620 long tons
Beam: 36 ft 1 in (11.00 m) 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m)
208
Armament: 4 × 5 in (130 mm)/38 cal guns
1 × 1.1"/75 caliber anti-aircraft cannon
5 × 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons
5 × depth charge projectors 2 × depth charge tracks
This would have been a very cool claustrophobia. I’m bummed that I didn’t go in before it finds its final resting place as an artificial reef. But I’ve learned from articles I’ve read, that the Clamagore was assigned most her time in Key West the coast of New England. a museum ship at Patriot’s Point Na-
the USS Yorktown, and the destroyer
Built by Electric Boat Co. in Groton, Connecticut
Launched February 25, 1945
Commissioned June 28, 1945
Displacement: 1,975 tons
Length: 322 ft 5 in (98 m)
Speed: 17.2 knots (31.85 km/h) surface; 14.5 knots (26.85 km/h) submerged (30 minutes)
Range: 15,900 nm (29,400 km) at 8.5 knots (15.7 km/h) on surface
Endurance: 36 hours at 3 knots (5.6 km/h) submerged
Complement: 8 officers, 72 enlisted
Armament: 10 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes, (6 forward, 4 aft), 24 torpedoes
far. Why do I say that? Because I have managed to ride through winter It seems that my hands and fingers last year. (may they rest in peace)
Not that I didn't research buying a lar gloves.
gloves? What I really want to say is I with more adventure! This year I think I’ll finally make the Key West
2 years now. This will be the year! wild horses. This trip will be featured in the May issue of Stories From the as well.
tion call ‘Reflections.’ I’m getting back
As you notice, I’ve created a new seca great teacher!
Why did the song ‘Freeze Frame’ just pop into my head?!
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