Monday, December 30, 2013

USS Iowa Guns & Ammo

The U.S.S. Iowa, open to the public near Los Angeles, has very impressive guns.
And the ammunition is also very large.
They also have cruise missiles (empty tubes now, I'm sure).
And finally, here's another view of the guns.
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18 comments:

  1. JoDecember 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    The first and third images are AMAZING. Happy New Year to you and your family, Al. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    An incredible ship! Terrific captures, Al, as always and I love those blue skies! Have a very Happy and Wonderful New Year!! Give Socks a Happy New Year pat for me!

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  3. Linda W.December 30, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Oh yes, very impressive indeed! Love the perspectives on your first and last photos.

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  4. Taken For GrantedDecember 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Beautiful photos of an amazing ship. Too bad this technology was outdated by air power in the early 20th Century.

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  5. Fun60December 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Always amazed how these large ships float! Happy New Year Al.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Great naval shots ~ well done ~ Happy and Healthy New Year to you ~ carol

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  7. LewDecember 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    The enormous size of those ships is impressive! Nice selection of images.

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  8. CynthiaDecember 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Looking at those guns head-on makes them even more impressive. Happy New Year to you.

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  9. Photo CacheDecember 30, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Happy New Year. Thank you for all the wonderful photos you've shared in 2013.

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  10. ArijaDecember 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    It all looks pretty impressive!

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  11. RajeshDecember 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Great stuff. Size of the ammunition is terrifying.

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  12. PallaviDecember 30, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    The first picture is like a 3D! Amazing Al! Wish you a very happy new 2014! Hugs your way :)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    What a huge ship! Have a wonderful new year.

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  14. ShwetaDecember 31, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Such huge guns!I liked all the pics..

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  15. Beth NiquetteDecember 31, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Hello Al, Those are GREAT shots!!! Wow! I remember the day I was able to visit aboard the Nimitz. This reminded me of that day.

    These pictures fill my eyes, dear Friend.

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  16. LindaJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    Impressive and awe-inspiring! We sometimes forget just how important our navies are for a country's defences.
    Happy New Year!

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  17. Pat TillettJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Fantastic photos! That is one mean looking ship.

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  18. Louis la VacheJanuary 22, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    «Louis» saw the Iowa just as she was about to be towed to LA from Richmond Harbor.

    Those 16" guns could hit targets 20+ miles away.

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