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SS Minnow · 11:03 PM

Has anyone seen Gilligan in the area? This must be his handiwork. Have driven by this for a number of years, always in a hurry. Finally stopped and shot, found another old barn off in the weeds while I was stopped. Enjoy..Cliff

RioRico · 12-05-2011, 01:51 AM

I don't know if it's still around, but over on Edwards AFB used to be The Lost Aircraft Carrier Of The Desert. (Just being The Lost Ship Of The Desert wasn't enough, no.) A full-size mockup of the flight deck and superstructure of a Japanese carrier was built there during WW2, for target practice. It's probably long gone, but hay, why not investigate?

**Sailor** · 12-05-2011, 06:52 AM

Did you spot Ginger, by any chance?

Jer

**usn ret** · 12-05-2011, 09:28 AM

Rio, ~~Carebear~~ Careboy & Sailor, Thanks for looking. No Jer, I think Ginger went to the Gulf Coast area of Tejas looking for a new first mate. Cliff

stormtech · 12-05-2011, 10:59 AM

Neat shot!

Just to help me get a scope, how far is this boat from a body of water?

**usn ret** · 12-05-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Neat shot!

Just to help me get a scope, how far is this boat from a body of water?

About 180 miles as the crow flies, about 240 road miles. Thanks for looking...Cliff

**Bob Harris** · 12-05-2011, 10:16 PM

Cliff, that looks like something you might see at Searles Dry Lake.

**Scottnorwo** · 12-06-2011, 06:26 AM

Another Californian wait for the big one. At least Gilliigan is prepared. Nice shots

**Sailor** · 12-06-2011, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by usn ret

Rio, ~~Carebear~~ Careboy & Sailor, Thanks for looking. No Jer, I think Ginger went to the Gulf Coast area of Tejas looking for a new first mate. Cliff

You know, Cliff, I always thought that beneath that flighty (among other things) exterior was a pretty smart lady

.

Jer

tessfully · 12-07-2011, 07:57 AM

I have looked at these images many times and finally have time to say how much I like them. I always enjoy your way of seeing, the post processing involved that provides so much character. It is different and it is unique. Very very nice. I like both shots immensely!!

**usn ret** · 12-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Thanks Tess, for your kind comments. I was just wondering, have you ever said anything snarky to anyone, if not you have been truly blessed with a great gift........................ These were jpeg straight out of the camera.........Thank you for looking...Cliff

**jbinpg** · 12-12-2011, 05:50 PM

Ah, yes. Ginger....

Tina Louise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jack

SpecialK · 12-12-2011, 06:55 PM

I actually think I have seen that boat before in my travels, though I can't recall where it was.

**usn ret** · 12-14-2011, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I actually think I have seen that boat before in my travels, though I can't recall where it was.

The SS Minnow lies on the bottom about 15 miles west of Mojave on the north side of highway 58. She is pointed to the southwest. The Google Earth coordinates are 35 degrees 06 min 21.4 sec North by 118 degrees 18 min 59.09 sec West Cliff

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK I actually think I have seen that boat before in my travels, though I can't recall where it was. The SS Minnow lies on the bottom about 15 miles west of Mojave on the north side of highway 58. She is pointed to the southwest. The Google Earth coordinates are 35 degrees 06 min 21.4 sec North by 118 degrees 18 min 59.09 sec West Cliff Last edited by usn ret; 12-20-2011 at 12:16 AM.

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Rio, ~~Carebear~~ Careboy & Sailor, Thanks for looking. No Jer, I think Ginger went to the Gulf Coast area of Tejas looking for a new first mate. Cliff

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stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Neat shot! Just to help me get a scope, how far is this boat from a body of water?

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Neat shot! Just to help me get a scope, how far is this boat from a body of water? About 180 miles as the crow flies, about 240 road miles. Thanks for looking...Cliff

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Cliff, that looks like something you might see at Searles Dry Lake.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by usn ret Rio, ~~Carebear~~ Careboy & Sailor, Thanks for looking. No Jer, I think Ginger went to the Gulf Coast area of Tejas looking for a new first mate. Cliff You know, Cliff, I always thought that beneath that flighty (among other things) exterior was a pretty smart lady . Jer

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	I have looked at these images many times and finally have time to say how much I like them. I always enjoy your way of seeing, the post processing involved that provides so much character. It is different and it is unique. Very very nice. I like both shots immensely!!

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usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Thanks Tess, for your kind comments. I was just wondering, have you ever said anything snarky to anyone, if not you have been truly blessed with a great gift........................ These were jpeg straight out of the camera.........Thank you for looking...Cliff

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	I actually think I have seen that boat before in my travels, though I can't recall where it was.

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