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Anav
08-19-2013, 15:55
Spent the day on Friday onboard the Constitution. A good friend and shipmate asked me to speak at his retirement. The ship looked really good. Even better then when I was aboard a year ago. Freshly painted and sails on the masts. Getting ready for her underway. Not to mention the perfect weather! I hope to have pictures soon. Being in the cermony I could not take any. When I do I will post them.
7eat51
08-19-2013, 19:43
Steve, any pictures you have from any time onboard her would be most appreciated. I hope one day Sue and I can tour her.

Kudos on the honor of being asked to participate in your friend's retirement. :hatsoff:
Anav
08-20-2013, 16:07
I have pictures on my page of my last visit. We were able to crawl all over the ship and see parts the public does not get to see.
7eat51
08-20-2013, 20:33
Great pictures, Steve. Very cool you were able to view off-limit areas and share the pics. She is a beautiful ship.
Nightmoss
08-20-2013, 20:52
Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing the images of areas that most of us will never see.
Cpt Kangaroo
08-20-2013, 21:00
Awesome pix Steve. Wow, you can really see the pressure on the bow sprit. I was wondering, do they still use holy stones on the decks?
Naharaht
08-20-2013, 21:16
Those are great pictures. Somehow the ship seems smaller than I imagined it would be.
Berthier
08-21-2013, 05:29
Very detailed and useful photos, excellent!
Anav
08-21-2013, 16:04
The first thing you do notice is how small she is.......
Anav
08-21-2013, 16:10
Looking back at those pictures I forgot what a crappy day it was. I look forward to getting the pictures from last Friday. The weather was spectacular.
7eat51
08-21-2013, 16:44
The first thing you do notice is how small she is.......

I remember a similar feeling when touring a sub at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. At 6'4", I am glad I chose the Air Force.

Again, thank you for your service.
Anav
08-21-2013, 16:53
The U-505....great tour. new boats are a little bigger!
Gunner
08-21-2013, 17:23
The U-505....great tour. new boats are a little bigger!

Is the U-505 still there? I remember seeing it in the 50's. (yes some of us are that old) Not many, but some.
Anav
08-21-2013, 17:31
Yes, under cover now too.
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/
CHolgren
08-22-2013, 05:59
So, did anyone make it to the tall ships at Navy Pier this year? I had an obligation for that week and couldn't make it.
csadn
08-22-2013, 16:26
Yes, under cover now too.
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/

Visited it during the 2012 Worldcon -- was far more interesting than the actual con.