Preserving the USS Olympia - a Protected Cruiser

The USS Olympia, which fought in the Spanish American War of 1898 has been preserved and is a valuable piece of US maritime history. Unfortunately, Olympia needs $10-15 million in repairs to keep her a viable museum for years to come. She has not been out of water for approximately 40 years. If you have connections or resources to help, please contact me at 612-599-1935 or bdskon@fedex.com.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

CDR Salamander: PORTER Collision: 1st Hand Report

CDR Salamander: PORTER Collision: 1st Hand Report: This is fairly well sourced and passes the smell test - so here you go. I've not copied it in whole and have anonomized it a bit; though i...

Friday, August 3, 2012

Records Reveal Enterprise is on 25th Deployment

Records Reveal Enterprise is on 25th Deployment

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: Yes - people like this walked the earth in our lifetime. ... at age 15, he received a pat on the cheek from Hitler on a class visit to his...

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: Yes - people like this walked the earth in our lifetime. ... at age 15, he received a pat on the cheek from Hitler on a class visit to his...

5th Type 45 destroyer Sets Sail On Maiden Voyage | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

5th Type 45 destroyer Sets Sail On Maiden Voyage | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

New problems found on LPD 17s built at Avondale - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

New problems found on LPD 17s built at Avondale - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

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