USS Alabama - How to make a B-52 look small

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  @Drachinifel · 3 years ago · pinned

  Pinned post for Q&A :)

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  @philb5593 · 3 years ago

  Drach always has so much fun when he gets to play sailor on a battleship.

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  @polyuniverse1908 · 3 years ago

  I think rusting at the waterline is also heavier because both water and oxygen are available in quantity. Above less water and below less oxygen.  I use to work for a utility company and our poles always rotted away at the ground line for that reason.  Love your work.

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  @Smallgrayandfurry · 3 years ago

  God I wish we (England) would have preserved the warspite or the vanguard. It does the heart good to see the Americans take care of beautiful ships though

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  @eaglewhite3107 · 3 years ago

  I had the privilege of knowing a gentleman who sailed on the Alabama's first voyage.  He told me they left for Europe in such haste that assembly crew were still aboard making final preparations.  They practiced gunnery enroute.  Shortly after the Normandy invasion they quickly left for the Pacific, where he was severely wounded.  Throughout his remaining life he suffered terrible nightmares.  Rest in peace Mr. H.

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  @darthimperious8661 · 3 years ago

  As a local, I can say that we’d honestly not mind you spraying I-10 down with 20mm as it would do little to impact the often horrific traffic in the area 😂

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  @ExUSSailor · 3 years ago (edited)

  My great uncle was a plank owner on her, that is, a member of her commissioning crew, and, served on her until his discharge in '46. He was my inspiration for joining the Navy

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  @kylecarmichael5890 · 3 years ago

  The Alabama was used as a shelter when one of the hurricanes hit.  Drum took a bit of a beating but the old battle wagon came through pretty well.  Saw her back in the 70s.

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  @mellusk9194 · 3 years ago

  I grew up just a few hours drive from the Alabama, and actually lived there for a few years.  It's one of the best kept museum ships in the country, along with the USS Kidd.  It's crazy to see how good the Alabama looks when compared to the the sad state of the USS Texas, which to its credit is an older ship, and is finally going through a refit.

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  @bruces1g · 3 years ago

  As a native Alabamian, I can attest how proud we are of our Lucky A! They have some great programs and events on a regular basis.<br>And it is not just the ship, but there is also a plane hanger with some beautiful museum aircraft - including one of the few SR 71&apos;s on display. &nbsp;Add to that the other planes, tanks, APC, artillery pieces that are in the park.<br>The park itself has plenty picnic areas and barbecue grills - cause we love to grill in Bama. Then there is the historic city of Mobile itself as well Spanish, French, Confederate and US forts. Just a very miles away are the beautiful sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores. Plus you will experience prime examples of Southern Hospitality and many friendly and smiling people. This makes Mobile a great vacation destination!<br>When I was in 1st grade, I and many other schoolchildren of Alabama collected dimes to help get the &apos;Bama to Mobile. We actually collected about 1/3 of the total cost of moving and setting up the ship. Because of this, any Alabama student never pays admission to the museum. I am proud to &nbsp;have been part of that!<br>One more interesting fact: The USS Alabama is a designated Hurricane Shelter and can accommodate over 2,000 people.

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  @magosryzak7477 · 3 years ago

  USS Alabama was the first museum ship I had the pleasure of being on, back in the early 2000s when I camped aboard her as a boy scout. I have many fond memories aboard her!

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  @darthimperious8661 · 3 years ago

  I grew up and live in Mobile AL, I have been to BB60 so many times and have even spent the night. I still would love to see someone with Drach’s background discuss what a confrontation between Alabama and Tirpitz would have likely gone. Since she was hunting tirpitz for awhile there.

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