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Don White
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Oldest naval ship still in service
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On Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:20:40 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
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Commissioned in 1915.
http://www.strategypage.com/military...221144413.aspx
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htm.../20091221.aspx
Your forgot about this one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
It's still technically "in service" as a commissioned US Naval
warship.
I suppose, but the last time it "sailed" to Marblehead it was under
tow and damn near sank. :)
You would too if you were 213 years old and had cast iron balls.
Eisboch
He is...and he does, though they reportedly are rusty.
Spring is coming - you boat-shopping?
The thought has crossed my mind from time to time. Don't know yet. Very
busy with
the guitar shop, but have hired a couple of people to help out. Crazy
business, but fun.
Despite the economy, it's holding it's own and growing.
Eisboch
Well...have we got the deal for you.....
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1161189.html
Sheesh. The cockpit is bigger than your house, little buddy.
I know, my big fat buddy bear! I am sorry that when you came to visit my
son wouldn't get off the couch and give us some alone time.
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