The Liberty Ship S. S. John W, Brown:

 got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.
They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises,
take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including
singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian
dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through the numerous cargo booms:

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:




The ship even has a small chapel on board:

A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers:

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though):

Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay:

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room:

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship.

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

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A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through that numerous cargo booms: [ATTACH=full]7702[/ATTACH]

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:

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The ship even has a small chapel on board:

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A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers. [ATTACH=full]7705[/ATTACH]

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though)

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Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay. [ATTACH=full]7707[/ATTACH]

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room. [ATTACH=full]7708[/ATTACH]

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship. [ATTACH=full]7709[/ATTACH]

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns. [ATTACH=full]7710[/ATTACH]

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

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A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through that numerous cargo booms: [ATTACH=full]7702[/ATTACH]

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:

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The ship even has a small chapel on board:

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A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers. [ATTACH=full]7705[/ATTACH]

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though)

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Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay. [ATTACH=full]7707[/ATTACH]

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room. [ATTACH=full]7708[/ATTACH]

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship. [ATTACH=full]7709[/ATTACH]

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns. [ATTACH=full]7710[/ATTACH]

I was attacked!!!!

Yesterday, while out enjoying a leisurely cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, the ship I was on came under attack.  I was able to keep my wits about me and managed to get some pictures of the culprits and our saviors.

First we were attacked by a Mitsubishi A6M Zero:

He was quite aerobatic and seemed to be enjoying himself:

This was followed by an attack by an Aichi D3A1 Dive Bomber.  I wasn't able to get a clear picture of it since it was attacking the other side of the ship, but I was able to get a picture of the pair as they beat a hasty retreat after being dealt with by our top-notch gun crews on board.

Once the attack was over, our brave lads showed up in force for a little payback.  We had a Stearman PT-17 filling the observation role:

There was also a TBM Avenger to handle the torpedo chores:

Followed in the end by a B-25J Mitchell named "Briefing Time" to take on the major bombing duties:

In the end nobody was injured and a good time was had by all.

I was attacked!!!!

Yesterday, while out enjoying a leisurely cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, the ship I was on came under attack.  I was able to keep my wits about me and managed to get some pictures of the culprits and our saviors.

First we were attacked by a Mitsubishi A6M Zero:

He was quite aerobatic and seemed to be enjoying himself:

This was followed by an attack by an Aichi D3A1 Dive Bomber.  I wasn't able to get a clear picture of it since it was attacking the other side of the ship, but I was able to get a picture of the pair as they beat a hasty retreat after being dealt with by our top-notch gun crews on board.

Once the attack was over, our brave lads showed up in force for a little payback.  We had a Stearman PT-17 filling the observation role:

There was also a TBM Avenger to handle the torpedo chores:

Followed in the end by a B-25J Mitchell named "Briefing Time" to take on the major bombing duties:

In the end nobody was injured and a good time was had by all.

The Liberty Ship S. S. John W, Brown:

 got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.
They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises,
take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including
singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian
dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through the numerous cargo booms:

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:




The ship even has a small chapel on board:

A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers:

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though):

Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay:

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room:

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship.

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns.

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

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A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through that numerous cargo booms: [ATTACH=full]7702[/ATTACH]

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:

[ATTACH=full]7703[/ATTACH]

The ship even has a small chapel on board:

[ATTACH=full]7704[/ATTACH]

A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers. [ATTACH=full]7705[/ATTACH]

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though)

[ATTACH=full]7706[/ATTACH]

Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay. [ATTACH=full]7707[/ATTACH]

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room. [ATTACH=full]7708[/ATTACH]

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship. [ATTACH=full]7709[/ATTACH]

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns. [ATTACH=full]7710[/ATTACH]

I got to go out on a cruise on one of the 2 remaining Liberty ships built during WWII.  They made over 2700 of them to use as cargo and troop transports and only 2 remain working today.  One on each coast of the US.  If you ever get the chance to take one of their cruises, take it.  Especially if you are a history buff.  They have period entertainment including singers, Abbott and Costello, and appearances by many people on period uniforms or civilian dress.  Also, during good weather there are some flyovers by period airplanes.  But those pictures will be in another thread.

A shot of the front of  the ship take before boarding.  Walking up that gangplank was fun.  Too many people on it and it starts bouncing.

[ATTACH=full]7701[/ATTACH]

A picture taken looking forward from the aft end through that numerous cargo booms: [ATTACH=full]7702[/ATTACH]

One of the narrow passages that have to be navigated.  When it is crowded, cooperation must come into play:

[ATTACH=full]7703[/ATTACH]

The ship even has a small chapel on board:

[ATTACH=full]7704[/ATTACH]

A definite need to get along with your fellow travelers. [ATTACH=full]7705[/ATTACH]

Had to have life boats on board.  (They had newer ones for us, though)

[ATTACH=full]7706[/ATTACH]

Some medical care was available for those on board.  This is their sick bay. [ATTACH=full]7707[/ATTACH]

Part of the massive steam engine that powers the ship.  Not a place to work if you don't like sweating and loud noises.  It was about 90 degrees outside and it felt good when we got out of the engine room. [ATTACH=full]7708[/ATTACH]

One member of the military crew on board manning his battle station.  The wing that you see beside his head is from a B25 Mitchell, which is why he isn't shooting at it.  He is holding his helmet, however, because the plane had just completed a low level flyover of the ship. [ATTACH=full]7709[/ATTACH]

Being a transport, the ship did not carry a lot in the way of weaponry, but here is a look at its 5 inch main gun as well as a pair of 20mm anti-aircraft guns. [ATTACH=full]7710[/ATTACH]

A night at the rodeo:

Starts with a patriotic tribute:

Then the first round of bull riding:

Look out behind you!!

Going... 

Going...

Gone!

 A nice ride:

One of those, "Oh crap!" moments in life:

Some people hung on pretty well:

Then there was the trick riding:

 And some barrel racing:

By the time the final round of bull riding came along, it was too dark to get any decent pictures.