MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2012 It's been over 3 years since I was last onboard Little Rock (I was nowhere near Buffalo, but that didn't stop me from visiting). I was very impressed and the size difference between the destroyer USS The Sullivans (left) and a light cruiser was astounding. Coming out of the cramped tin can and into the rear missile room of the cruiser was an eye opener! If anyone has recent photos, please post them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted January 26, 2012 Ship's bridge. It seems I may have jumped a few ropes to get this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted January 26, 2012 View from the bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted January 26, 2012 Main dining area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted January 26, 2012 Close-up of the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 26, 2012 Overview of the 3 ships on display, USS Croaker is wedged in there also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted January 26, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2012 looks like a great place to visit! A 3-for-1 deal. Bet a person could spend a full day touring those vessels. Is access pretty good throughout all three? thanks for sharing :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted January 26, 2012 As I recall, you board the Sullivans, exit it onto the stern of the Little Rock, and exit the Little Rock onto the Croaker. There is plenty to see on all 3 ships and many of the spaces are open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualMariner Posted January 26, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 26, 2012 Great photos! Any ropes you may have stepped over were well worth the effort. They didn't throw you in the brig, so obviously no harm was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 26, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 26, 2012 I understand that place is trying to get the ex-USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) for their displays. She's been set aside to be held as a museum ship awaiting funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted January 26, 2012 I found some more of the photos I took on that trip. View from top of #2 turret looking forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted January 26, 2012 View from the Sullivans looking forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted January 26, 2012 Ship's bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted January 26, 2012 Officers mess, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted January 26, 2012 The Marine detachment had their own area, which I'm sure has some nautical nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualMariner Posted January 26, 2012 Share #16 Posted January 26, 2012 Officers mess, I think? Could be. The other option is Chief's Mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted January 26, 2012 Battle stations helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted January 26, 2012 Operating room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted January 26, 2012 Sick bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted January 26, 2012 Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted January 26, 2012 The Talos missile launcher on the rear deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted January 26, 2012 The missile doors leading from the assembly room to the launcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted January 26, 2012 Here's the last guy who jumped the ropes and ended up in the brig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #24 Posted January 26, 2012 COs office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 26, 2012 Share #25 Posted January 26, 2012 Here's the last guy who jumped the ropes and ended up in the brig. Let the Marines give him a haircut and a shave - he's totally unsat with all that hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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