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So it’s designed to leak some water in order to be watertight… riiiiight 😅

Thank you for all the efforts to provide this historical information regarding DE Slater.

I was holding my breath watching you twist in the new bulb 💡

I am retired Navy (22 years). I chuckled when I saw the title of this video. My first ship was USS Rowan (DD-782), commissioned in 1945. Running rust was a constant battle. I remember pulling into Hong Kong. Suzie and her ladies would paint the hull. We had to look pretty. All moored ships were rigged for dress ship.

Crazy to watch this. My grandpas brother was aboard it. Kenneth Barclay Nelson was a lieutenant junior grade aboard the Leopold

Buckingham is WEST of Richmond.

Are they able to put a load on the generator?

can the public come to see the engine running? or is this area not availible to the public?

When I was serving on U.S.S. Meredith, DD890, a Gearing class destroyer, B3 was the designation for the after fire room, not the after engine room.

What about the generator and electrical distribution?

Thanks for the story!

Great story

Had a great tour on the USS Slater in 2016 with my kids. Definitely recommend!!!

They called them "tin cans" for a reason.

My favorite one so far. Feels organic.

At 13:22 far left of the screen you can see the icon of St Nicholas. That’s because this ship, served in the Greek navy.

It's cool to see the whale boat still helping even after all of these years!

If possible have you covered the DE34? If not can you?

God Bless Y'all; Nothing like hearing that baby purr

What do you use as a rust converter/killer before you prime and paint topside?

Are those filter springs something you can find off the shelf?

Is a 'rust restoring' primer of any value in this environment?

Queen Mary 81,000 tons of fun !

Dad was on Shangri La in WW2 so I always like to “promote”the ship since this is about a carrier. Shang was the first carrier with angle deck, steam, cats, mod island. So I think she may have been close to the most powerful carrier for 10 months when the Forestall was commissioned. But I know she didn’t have the capability of the heaviest ac but she served well.

I went on Midway about two years ago, summertime and midweek. Very busy, really felt like an active ship. Later in the visit there was a navy dinner event w/hundreds. Most of the docents were former crew and many visitors were former navy and would correct any mistakes the docents made.

She is a great little ship. Several years ago, As volunteers of BB35 Texas we were able to see some non-public spaces. Her opposing piston diesel engines are quite interesting. Her CIC is largely intact and complete.

I love seeing the Slater. I was career Navy from 86-05, in a lot of different positions, but as I get older I really miss my sea duty the most. There was something special about being stationed aboard a Warship. (We complained about it plenty at the time, though, LOL) I'm hoping to get down there more and possibly volunteer myself.

Cool.

If anyone was ever meant to be a tour guide it is this gentleman. Good job Dick.

Thanks for documenting this story. We can never forget!

Thanks for this detailed documentary.

U.S.S. Emmons?

Cool! I love the volunteer series you have done! It helps knowing some people because I plan on joining as a volunteer 😁!

The fat electrician did a wonderful version of telling the story as well, thank you for taking the time to put this together in a more detailed manner.

Awesome lady! I can call her a friend!

something about the the size of the fight in the dog

The episode we were all waiting for.

As crazy as it sounds, I believe those allegations are true about the Philadelphia Experiment. How can someone just make up a story like that, especially in 1943?

It's Ron! 🙂

What people call this a conspiracy theory it also has some fact to it. People in Norfolk, Virginia saw it too.

That was a wonderful story. Thank you.

What a treat! That is one sharp lady.

What a tale. Amazing of her to come by and share her story.

Great series! Ron is killing it, and so are the ladies. Always enjoyed my time working around them. Great hard workers!!

Woohoo!

Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! 🇬🇷

Are yall ever planning on moving the ship under her own power? i ask that because i seee youve started some of her engines(or DGs im not sure)

Is there plans for the slater to go into dry dock in the near future or has that happened in the last decade?

This was excellent. Thank you James M for the details - I enjoyed your comedy!

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