USS Alabama

After visiting the National Museum for Naval Aviation we headed to Mobile for a camp out on the USS Alabama. Below are several photos of the trip. We really had a great time seeing an impressive piece of history. I believe the scouts and leaders gained a greater respect for Naval warfare.

Bringing our gear aboard.

Nifty sleeping arrangements.  5 level bunks! Tight Quarters.

Chris and the USS Drum.

Gun on deck of USS Drum.

SR-71 Blackbird

Torpedo Tubes.

USS Drum's periscope

Veiw from periscope.......the USS Alabama in the background.

2 of the 4 diesel motors.

16 inch Guns. Definately worth a youtube search! 16 inch gun training video and 16 inch guns firing are a good start!

Dillon zeroing in on a Zero!

Matt and the anti aircraft cannon.

Sad to see the old gun breech rusting.  These guns were HUGE! 

Matt getting the scout's meal ready.  Pizza Hut.