I served in the Navy, a plankowner aboard the USS BOSTON (SSN-703) Decommissioned in 1999 and scrapped in 2002. Now I find myself in the unique cradle-to-grave position of helping to care for its remains at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park. All that really remain are the sail and rudder shipped here in 2003 along with a few cleats. I feel like I'm caring for a vessel that met a premature and untimely demise. Now I care for her remains.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thirty One years ago...
Hard to believe that it was 31 years ago, APRIL 19th, 1980 that the USS BOSTON (SSN-703) was launched. Those of us who were there, it was an unforgettable moment! Now, she belongs to history, except for the sail and rudder.
Hard to believe that it was 31 years ago, APRIL 19th, 1980 that the USS BOSTON (SSN-703) was launched. Those of us who were there, it was an unforgettable moment! Now, she belongs to history, except for the sail and rudder.
Retired off the Boston in 1991. Many good memories of her and the men I served with. I was on 7 subs, they'll all gone.
ReplyDeleteRetired off the Boston in 1991. Many good memories of her and the men I served with. I was on 7 subs, they'll all gone.
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