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10-15-2010, 06:50 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Alvin
Alvin is in house at WHOI and I am pretty sure they are having an open house to the public on this Sunday for anyone that wants to go and see it up close. If you are into that type of thing it is pretty neat. I was told it is going to be stripped down after one more excursion and a new pressure housing, sphere that guys sit in, is or has been manufactured and the old one will be retired, been in service since 60's, and sent to a museum in DC I think and a new Alvin will be put in service after all the parts are retrofitted to the new one. If anyone is interested I will check out the viewing times and post them here for you. P.
HERE IS INFO
Public Event: Meet the Sub Alvin : Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Last edited by ProfessorM; 10-15-2010 at 07:13 PM..
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10-16-2010, 07:59 PM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
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THANK YOU!!!
I just saw this - thanks for posting! My oldest boy ("bait boy" who is now 14 - can't believe it) is interested in being a marine biologist and thought this woulld be really cool to see. The other kids also thought it would be fun so I am gonna head down with the family tomorrow. Thanks again!!! JP  |
May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it - Irish Blessing
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10-16-2010, 08:47 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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good for you. He will enjoy the whole place. I've seen it a few times and have even built parts for it. If it wasn't for my daughters B Day tomorrow I would be there too. Enjoy.
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10-16-2010, 09:14 PM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
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Thanks - Enjoy the Bday! |
May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it - Irish Blessing
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10-16-2010, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Thanks Paul, I may take jenna there tomorrow if she's done with her homework.
Happy Birthday to Caitlin
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10-17-2010, 08:55 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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USS Independence in Newport
For those of you looking for a new boat, the USS Independence is offering tours this week while at Pier 2 in Newport.
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10-17-2010, 05:30 PM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
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Alvin was awesome. Great presentation, they spoke about the engineering involved and the tests they conduct. My son and I really enjoyed it. He thought it was really good for him to see how scientists work and what they actually have to go through. He is an avid reader and I was really impressed on how much he knew about the world under the sea. Pretty cool - thanks again for posting. |
May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it - Irish Blessing
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10-17-2010, 05:52 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
For those of you looking for a new boat, the USS Independence is offering tours this week while at Pier 2 in Newport.
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DAMN! Id like to both Independence and Alvin. Alvin , because it is history and a marvel of engineering, Independence, because hopefully they'll kill the overpriced ferry (LCS2) and gas-guzzler (LCS1) and find a far more suitable and less expensive alternative to the LCS program. What a Charlie-Foxtrot that will only get sailors killed.
I will state of the two LCS candidates, I prefer LCS-2 - not that the Navy is asking or nothin' |
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