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OrchidJulie · 11-14-2021, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Chief Artificers

Priceless!

**WPRESTO** · 11-14-2021, 06:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Wow, that engine is gleaming! I was an engineer on HMS Fearless, a British commando carrier, and I'm afraid that nothing ln the engine rooms looked as good as that. It took all our time just to keep things operating. But as one of the Chief Artificers said, we did not have "leaks", we had "seepages" . The Fearless was to be the last conventional steam ship in the British Navy.

The Bowfin is on display specifically for tourists at Pearl Harbor. I have no doubt that it was thoroughly sanitized before the public was admitted. Nearby is the USS Missouri. Several areas below decks are open for self-guided touring by the public, but most of the ship below decks is off limits because, according to supplied information, they are too dirty.

**swip** · 11-16-2021, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I've posted images of the USS Bowfin on other threads, so I'll but one here together with images of one of the diesel engines and some of the controls.

Very nice shots of the engines. They have done a very good job polishing up the brass and cleaning the metal parts.

**steamloco76** · 11-17-2021, 04:19 AM - **4 Likes**

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**WPRESTO** · 11-17-2021, 04:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Two derelict boats parked on a stream in California, photographed in the 60's when I was a student at Berkeley. It was used for a while as a spot for fishing in lieu of a pier. Scan of a chrome converted to B&W because of hopeless color change/fading.

PS: After a little research that I should have done before posting this image. The ferry "Garden City" was built in 1879. It was destroyed by fire in 1983. Some of the heavy metal bits are apparently still there and visible in satellite images..

**NS_Sailor** · 11-17-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Two derelict boats parked on a stream in California, photographed in the 60's when I was a student at Berkeley. It was used for a while as a spot for fishing in lieu of a pier. Scan of a chrome converted to B&W because of hopeless color change/fading.

PS: After a little research that I should have done before posting this image. The ferry "Garden City" was built in 1879. It was destroyed by fire in 1983. Some of the heavy metal bits are apparently still there and visible in satellite images..

I'm not 100% sure, but based on the time the photo was taken, the freighter looks to be possibly a WW2 Liberty Ship

**jersey** · 11-17-2021, 10:42 AM - **5 Likes**

K-3 Mk III with 15mm Ltd

**WPRESTO** · 11-17-2021, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

I'm not 100% sure, but based on the time the photo was taken, the freighter looks to be possibly a WW2 Liberty Ship

That was my impression looking at it. There was a time when I went north along the Hudson River a spotted scores of Liberty Ships tied side-by-side awaiting use as targets or homes for fish, or both for that matter.

**subsea** · 11-17-2021, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That was my impression looking at it. There was a time when I went north along the Hudson River a spotted scores of Liberty Ships tied side-by-side awaiting use as targets or homes for fish, or both for that matter.

That was the “Mothball Fleet,” which was part of the Naval Reserve. I used to see it when heading up to West Point or points further north. The last ship departed in 1971.

timb64 · 11-19-2021, 04:47 PM - **3 Likes**

**WPRESTO** · 11-20-2021, 02:51 PM - **2 Likes**

This one will need a push.

OrchidJulie · 11-20-2021, 05:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

This one will need a push.

Just pop the clutch and go!

**manishved** · 11-20-2021, 05:46 PM

Great shot!

**steamloco76** · 11-21-2021, 04:16 AM - **1 Like**

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Racer X 69 · 11-21-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

This one will need a push.

Be careful where you push, you might just push the rusty coachwork off the frame.

cheesy

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11-14-2021, 06:49 AM	#5101
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Chief Artificers Priceless!

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Wow, that engine is gleaming! I was an engineer on HMS Fearless, a British commando carrier, and I'm afraid that nothing ln the engine rooms looked as good as that. It took all our time just to keep things operating. But as one of the Chief Artificers said, we did not have "leaks", we had "seepages" . The Fearless was to be the last conventional steam ship in the British Navy. The Bowfin is on display specifically for tourists at Pearl Harbor. I have no doubt that it was thoroughly sanitized before the public was admitted. Nearby is the USS Missouri. Several areas below decks are open for self-guided touring by the public, but most of the ship below decks is off limits because, according to supplied information, they are too dirty.

11-16-2021, 06:30 PM	#5103
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by WPRESTO I've posted images of the USS Bowfin on other threads, so I'll but one here together with images of one of the diesel engines and some of the controls. Very nice shots of the engines. They have done a very good job polishing up the brass and cleaning the metal parts.

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steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	A Norfolk Southern Railroad intermodal train with the low, late afternoon November sun directly behind, heads east. *1st DS w/ Vivitar 28-210/3.5~5.6 ISO 1600 Massive noise corrected with Topaz DeNoise AI. Attached Images

11-17-2021, 06:13 AM	#5106
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by WPRESTO Two derelict boats parked on a stream in California, photographed in the 60's when I was a student at Berkeley. It was used for a while as a spot for fishing in lieu of a pier. Scan of a chrome converted to B&W because of hopeless color change/fading. PS: After a little research that I should have done before posting this image. The ferry "Garden City" was built in 1879. It was destroyed by fire in 1983. Some of the heavy metal bits are apparently still there and visible in satellite images.. I'm not 100% sure, but based on the time the photo was taken, the freighter looks to be possibly a WW2 Liberty Ship

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11-17-2021, 11:55 AM	#5108
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by NS_Sailor I'm not 100% sure, but based on the time the photo was taken, the freighter looks to be possibly a WW2 Liberty Ship That was my impression looking at it. There was a time when I went north along the Hudson River a spotted scores of Liberty Ships tied side-by-side awaiting use as targets or homes for fish, or both for that matter.

11-17-2021, 01:47 PM	#5109
subsea Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Commack, NY Posts: 2,605	Originally posted by WPRESTO That was my impression looking at it. There was a time when I went north along the Hudson River a spotted scores of Liberty Ships tied side-by-side awaiting use as targets or homes for fish, or both for that matter. That was the “Mothball Fleet,” which was part of the Naval Reserve. I used to see it when heading up to West Point or points further north. The last ship departed in 1971.

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by WPRESTO This one will need a push. Just pop the clutch and go!

11-20-2021, 05:46 PM	#5113
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Great shot!

11-21-2021, 06:13 AM	#5115
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by WPRESTO This one will need a push. Be careful where you push, you might just push the rusty coachwork off the frame.