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Crew Lounge => Art, Photos, Videos => Topic started by: davekill on June 09, 2011, 09:25:55 PM

Title: Mothball Fleet
Post by: davekill on June 09, 2011, 09:25:55 PM
This is an example of the mothball fleet that thousands of commuters see everyday from the freeways heading to the San Francisco bay area.

It's amazing to see hundreds of warships anchored in tight groups. Even more so is the story this blog tells of sneaking out at night in a small raft and taking photos of all the old boats before they are gone forever.
http://scotthaefner.com/beyond/mothball-fleet-ghost-ships/ (http://scotthaefner.com/beyond/mothball-fleet-ghost-ships/)
Title: Re: Mothball Fleet
Post by: Bromptonboy on June 10, 2011, 02:26:55 AM
Wow, that is great!  there used to be a mothball fleet in Philadelphia when I was younger.  The Navy Yard closed (back in 80's I think) and I believe they were all sold for scrap.
Title: Re: Mothball Fleet
Post by: turtlesrock on June 10, 2011, 06:47:16 AM
looks like a wonderful place to explore. i've always been curious about what's inside abandoned structures.
Title: Re: Mothball Fleet
Post by: QuadShot on June 10, 2011, 10:18:16 AM
Quote from: turtlesrock on June 10, 2011, 06:47:16 AM
looks like a wonderful place to explore. i've always been curious about what's inside abandoned structures.
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Oh turtle...they are haunted of course! Many ghosts reside there!!!!
Title: Re: Mothball Fleet
Post by: davekill on June 10, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
Definitely haunted...
And once aboard the first order of business was to make camp in the Captains quarters.
Like Kirk or Picard's - they are the best on the ship.