[geeks] Re: [rescue] Boats?

[Eric Dittman]

> > ...and I'll take the New Jersey, or the Wisconsin (what's left of it if
> > anything).  I read an article that some of the Wisconsin's decking ended
> > up on the New Jersey.  They must have done that in the late 80's because
> > they used the New Jersey during the Gulf War.
> 
> All four boats are ready to put to sea if needed.
> 
> Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and New Jersey.
> 
> Wisconsin served in the Gulf War as well.  The teak decking is intact.  I
> walked on it this summer.

I remember that they repaired the turret on the Iowa after the
explosion, but did ISTR that the one gun that was damaged was
left inoperative.  Did they ever repair the gun?
-- 
Eric Dittman
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