BB64 U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk
Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:58 pm
Some photos from my tour today of the Iowa Class battleship BB64 Wisconsin in Norfolk, VA.
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Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:03 pm
I heard that even tho he BBs are now museum ships they are still considered inactive reserve. Anybody know any different. She certainly looks to be in good shape.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:48 am
Same
I understand even tho the 4 BB are in museum effectively, they are really in semi short-med notice still assigned to US navy fleet if ever need for a major conflict.
That is why you notice ALL their guns intact and not thrown away.
I understand the USN and congress are still every few years reviewing what cost to be ring 1-4 back online.. would be alot cheaper then running some ships for same firepower im told.
I understand even tho the 4 BB are in museum effectively, they are really in semi short-med notice still assigned to US navy fleet if ever need for a major conflict.
That is why you notice ALL their guns intact and not thrown away.
I understand the USN and congress are still every few years reviewing what cost to be ring 1-4 back online.. would be alot cheaper then running some ships for same firepower im told.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:06 am
Seems Iowa and Wisconsin were struck 17 march 2006 (according to wiki)
Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:19 am
I was told on the tour that Wisconsin and Iowa are the only battleships of the four Iowa class ships that have their inner spaces still sealed and dehumidified which is why you can't tour those areas. It remains on the Navy inactive register. They said it costs only about one million dollars to maintain it's readiness in this state and could be brought back into service in about 6 months.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:34 am
That was my understanding for Wisconsin and Iowa as well, compared with New Jersey and Missouri which are more opened-up. AFAIK Iowa's #2 turret was never fully repaired following the explosion, and Iowa is not on display.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:34 am
Found some more info here:
http://www.answers.com/topic/uss-iowa-bb-61
Struck but remain in a reserve state.
http://www.answers.com/topic/uss-iowa-bb-61
Struck but remain in a reserve state.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:47 am
Interesting article. No big shock that San Fransico refused the ship as a museum 
Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:15 am
I can't believe they didn't want it.
Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:37 pm
Nice shots. Thanks
Are those Russians visiting the ship? Biggggg hats!
Are those Russians visiting the ship? Biggggg hats!
Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:10 pm
Richard W. wrote:Nice shots. Thanks
Are those Russians visiting the ship? Biggggg hats!
Yes they were there snapping away their photos as well.
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Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:41 pm
mustangdriver wrote:I can't believe they didn't want it.
Wonder if they've even got a decent space for something that size?
Local political leanings aside, bringing something like that in represents a huge liability. Many cities don't want to get stuck with a 64,000 ton rusting hulk in the harbor if/when the museum goes belly up.