Yearly Archives: 2010
Decks, Levels and Ladders, Ladders, Ladders
Every ship has a “main” deck (level 01) For us it is the three hangar bays Above the main deck are “levels (02, 03, 04, etc), The flight deck is level 03 Below the main deck are “decks” (Just another point of reference…Are you still reading?) Getting from one level/deck to the next is by … Continue reading Decks, Levels and Ladders, Ladders, Ladders
POSTED The USS Arizona
On the move, now, slowly Leaving Pearl Standing at the massive hangar bay three elevator open door On our port (left) side, The USS Arizona Memorial Bright white, smooth lines Solemn, silent reminder She is below, resting place of 1,102 sailors killed on her December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl As she comes into … Continue reading The USS Arizona
Preparing to Leave
Brow (gangway) about to be raised 1,700 sailors in perfectly creased, ironed whites For roll call in hanger bays two and three Inspection Preparing to “man the rail” topside They’ll assemble on the flight deck Shoulder-to-shoulder as the ship leaves Pearl As told to me by a Petty Officer First Class, This tradition goes back … Continue reading Preparing to Leave