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.
Monday, December 30, 2013
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The first and third images are AMAZING. Happy New Year to you and your family, Al. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)
ReplyDeleteAn 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!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, very impressive indeed! Love the perspectives on your first and last photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of an amazing ship. Too bad this technology was outdated by air power in the early 20th Century.
ReplyDeleteAlways amazed how these large ships float! Happy New Year Al.
ReplyDeleteGreat naval shots ~ well done ~ Happy and Healthy New Year to you ~ carol
ReplyDeleteThe enormous size of those ships is impressive! Nice selection of images.
ReplyDeleteLooking at those guns head-on makes them even more impressive. Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. Thank you for all the wonderful photos you've shared in 2013.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks pretty impressive!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff. Size of the ammunition is terrifying.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is like a 3D! Amazing Al! Wish you a very happy new 2014! Hugs your way :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge ship! Have a wonderful new year.
ReplyDeleteSuch huge guns!I liked all the pics..
ReplyDeleteHello Al, Those are GREAT shots!!! Wow! I remember the day I was able to visit aboard the Nimitz. This reminded me of that day.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures fill my eyes, dear Friend.
Impressive and awe-inspiring! We sometimes forget just how important our navies are for a country's defences.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Fantastic photos! That is one mean looking ship.
ReplyDelete«Louis» saw the Iowa just as she was about to be towed to LA from Richmond Harbor.
ReplyDeleteThose 16" guns could hit targets 20+ miles away.