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.

Monday, May 27, 2013

CDR Salamander: Just pull over for a second

CDR Salamander: Just pull over for a second: In a culture where more often than not, all your neighbors are really just transients - they move in an out every few years, chasing whate...

An oustanding post............

Friday, May 24, 2013

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...

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday - Seven Died in 2007

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: I find myself going in to this Memorial Day weekend a bit weary, but I have no reason to be. I had another one of those conversations that ...

Please read - the last full measure............

Monday, May 20, 2013

Future USS Minnesota Successfully Completes Sea Trials

Future USS Minnesota Successfully Completes Sea Trials

Sorry - wharf rat has been away.

Hey - this is my boat, as I'm the co-chair of the commissioning committee

 
HII photos - from the yard

Monday, May 13, 2013

CDR Salamander: So media, had enough yet?

CDR Salamander: So media, had enough yet?: As a long standing member of the "leave-me-alone-small-(l)-libertarian" caucus, I have long given up on what goes for a the 4th ...

Thursday, May 9, 2013

CDR Salamander: McCain Pauses to Notice LCS?

CDR Salamander: McCain Pauses to Notice LCS?: Well ... what do we have here? Tony over at Bloomberg is still on the LCS beat - and he found the Senior Senator from Arizona feeling quite ...

It's time for a frigate............