We’re in Norfolk, VA. This is the first real port we’ve been in some time. It’s home of the largest Naval base in the world. A lot of the ships pictured have recently returned from the Persian Gulf area where they’ve been supporting the US Troops in Iraq. Another kid’s name boat find. This one was in the Nauticus Museum at the National Marine Center in downtown Norfolk, VA
Aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower. The largest carrier in the US Navy fleet.
Weighs in at 105,000 tons and can travel at 60mph. A little bit quicker than La Nostra
Eisenhower is over 1000ft long. It’s one of the Nimitz class carriers, largest warships
ever built.
This is the USS Cole. It was bombed in Yemen in Dec. 2000 as it refueled. 17 American
seamen lost their lives. It was repaired and has now been put back in active service.
Several Ageis Class Guided Missile cruisers.
Another full row of naval vessels. Norfolk is the largest naval base in the world.
Interesting structure. It’s a “de-magnetizing” station that all new naval ships have to
be put through before being put into service. Electrical current is applied thru the
outside piers as the ship sits in the center. This neutralizes any magnetic fields within
the ship and makes them invisible or immune to magnetic mines. Who thinks of this stuff.
A couple of interesting ships. They’re the new breed of high-speed naval supply
transports. 800 ft. long, they can travel at 55mph to deliver all types of supplies to
troops stationed anywhere in the world.
Another picture of the race horses. At top speed they consume 200,000gal. of fuel
in 24hrs.
16″ guns of the USS Wisconsin. Built in WWII, it’s still in the active Navy.
USS. Wisconsin. It’s size is simply unbelievable.
Entering Norfolk harbor from the ICW south. Norfolk and adjacent Newport News
are major shipbuilding centers. A lot of scrap ships end up here to be cut apart,
melted down, and turned into new steel for new ships. Here’s a couple making the
supreme sacrifice.
Traveling north on the Alligator Pungo river. Water is extremely brackish, the color
is almost orange.
Along Alligator River cut as we head thru North Carolina towards Virginia. Very
desolate and remote.
Scenery has definitely changed. Gone are the mangroves, palm trees, and Spanish moss.
Beautiful sunset at Wrightsville, NC.
Today is Monday.
Grace!!! We found another boat with your name today!!!!!!!! Your name is so
popular!
Today is Sunday. We are spending a 2nd day in Charleston, South Carolina.
Big storms north of here. Why drive into storms!
This boat was docked next to us last night. Totally BEAUTIFUL. Our Friend Mary
is working on her boat in Hope Town. We took this picture for her next woodworking
opportunity!
Joel, I think you should get one just like this! Frank can be captain.
This picture is for my friend Bobby Fuller. Marine Corps training facility at Parris Island, SC.
Semper Fi corporal Fuller. My bosom swells with pride for you.
Nuclear submarine at Brunswick, GA.
Wild horses on the Cumberland Island State Park in GA.
Sunset at anchor in Amelia Sound, GA.
A conch horn blowing competition on a friend’s boat.
Karen Wolf giving it a try.
Lew Wolf practicing on the conch horn.
La Nostra at anchor.
La Nostra at anchor with Lew and Karen’s Vagabond in the background at
Cumberland Island, GA.
Shrimp boat coming back in after a days work at sea. Seagulls are waiting a
free meal.
Mystery ship in Jacksonville, FL. Never saw one like this before. It was really big.
People sitting at a bench in St. Augustine, FL with a couple of ridiculous dogs.
Pathetic people, pathetic dogs. Frank thinks the dogs are dead and stuffed.
Maybe the same for the owners. (Ronda: they were cute)
Picture of one of the famous streets in St. Augustine, FL.
Grace, you are so popular!!!!!!!!! We found a boat with your name.
Hi Emma Fox! This boat has your name on it! Grandpa Frank took this picture
today before we left Daytona Beach Marina.
Emma, your boat name is REALLY big! It’s bigger than LaNostra!!! Cool boat!
Get us out of here! Our new view. Little different than islands; white sandy beaches
beautiful clear blue waters……. Hope Town was only 24 hours away!
