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On Topic: More Fair photos - with a BOAT!!!!
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg Great pics...fantastic clarity. You may have already posted this, but remind me....what camera do you have? |
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg Looks like a pretty tough boat... they probably drop it out the back of C-130s whenever they need a boat. I mean "Combat Support... could be anything! Cool pics, thanks for posting. Fair Skies Doug King |
On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:24:38 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg That's a bridge erection boat, used by Engineers when constructing floating bridges. It's also used as the prime mover for four or five floating bridge sections being used as rafts. May also be used as a utility boat. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 19:16:45 -0400, DSK wrote:
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg Looks like a pretty tough boat... they probably drop it out the back of C-130s whenever they need a boat. I mean "Combat Support... could be anything! Cool pics, thanks for posting. Fair Skies Doug King They are assigned to Engineer Bridge Companies. Air transportable, yes, air dropable, never heard of it (after many years as a Combat Engineer). -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 23:39:28 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 19:16:45 -0400, DSK wrote: Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg Looks like a pretty tough boat... they probably drop it out the back of C-130s whenever they need a boat. I mean "Combat Support... could be anything! I had the same thought when I looked at it's "trailer". It's actually a skid made of 1/4" aluminum box - gotta be strong as hell. The boat seems pretty sturdy it'self. It's got the same diesel engine as the Bradley I think - it looked the same anyway. Again, all 1/4" aluminum plate and welded. I really need to stop tomorrow and ask what it is used for. Cool pics, thanks for posting. Enjoyed sharing them. These are normally carried on the back of 5-ton trucks, lifted there by a crane. Cranes are also a part of the bridge companies equipment. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 00:19:20 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 20:11:48 -0400, PocoLoco wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:24:38 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg That's a bridge erection boat, used by Engineers when constructing floating bridges. It's also used as the prime mover for four or five floating bridge sections being used as rafts. May also be used as a utility boat. Know what - that makes perfect sense because the local Army National Guard unit is an Engineer Battalion and they have all that fancy pants bridge building stuff in the equipment yard at their Armory. Good enough - thanks for the info. Amazing what you can learn on the newsgroup. There ya go. Blow a kiss to those guys (and girls) next time you drive by. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
PocoLoco wrote:
That's a bridge erection boat, used by Engineers when constructing floating bridges. It's also used as the prime mover for four or five floating bridge sections being used as rafts. May also be used as a utility boat. Ah so. Looks very capable, thanks for the info. DSK |
On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 00:21:48 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 20:15:56 -0400, PocoLoco wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 23:39:28 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 19:16:45 -0400, DSK wrote: Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg Looks like a pretty tough boat... they probably drop it out the back of C-130s whenever they need a boat. I mean "Combat Support... could be anything! I had the same thought when I looked at it's "trailer". It's actually a skid made of 1/4" aluminum box - gotta be strong as hell. The boat seems pretty sturdy it'self. It's got the same diesel engine as the Bradley I think - it looked the same anyway. Again, all 1/4" aluminum plate and welded. I really need to stop tomorrow and ask what it is used for. Cool pics, thanks for posting. Enjoyed sharing them. These are normally carried on the back of 5-ton trucks, lifted there by a crane. Cranes are also a part of the bridge companies equipment. I didn't get a close look at the propulsion gear - prop or jet drive? Props, when I was in. But here's some info on a newer version - twin jet drive! http://combatindex.com/store/tech_ma...ats_index.html Their may be even newer versions out by now. -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:24:38 +0000, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. Ad a .50 caliber, and I suppose it does whatever it wants. ;-) That seems to be one hell of an overbuilt trailer. |
On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 00:35:05 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 20:22:31 -0400, PocoLoco wrote: On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 00:19:20 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 20:11:48 -0400, PocoLoco wrote: On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:24:38 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote: Army National Guard Combat Support Vessel. I have no idea what is does and there wasn't any Guard types around to answer a few questions. I will find out though - maybe tomorrow. http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...batsupport.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...portbridge.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...upportdata.jpg http://www.swsports.org/images/woods...orttrailer.jpg That's a bridge erection boat, used by Engineers when constructing floating bridges. It's also used as the prime mover for four or five floating bridge sections being used as rafts. May also be used as a utility boat. Know what - that makes perfect sense because the local Army National Guard unit is an Engineer Battalion and they have all that fancy pants bridge building stuff in the equipment yard at their Armory. Good enough - thanks for the info. Amazing what you can learn on the newsgroup. There ya go. Blow a kiss to those guys (and girls) next time you drive by. Um....I don't think so. It's not like I don't appreciate them and all, but they are Army. Maybe they'd give you a ride in their boat! -- John H "All decisions are the result of binary thinking." |
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