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- Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:27 pm
- Forum: Movies, Films, Documentaries and Games
- Topic: Historical Naval actions that would make good movies?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 64807
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:24 pm
- Forum: Hypothetical Naval Scenarios
- Topic: Bismarck vs. Iowa
- Replies: 322
- Views: 87590
Biz vs Iowa
I'd just like to point out that there was no armor anywhere on Bismarck that would keep out Iowa's AP shell. Nowhere. Long range, short range, Biz would be riddled. The Iowa's immunity zone at 25 K yards would keep out the old 2240 pound AP shell of the Maryland class. The Italian 15 inch was a quan...
- Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:06 pm
- Forum: Hypothetical Naval Scenarios
- Topic: Bismarck vs. Iowa
- Replies: 322
- Views: 87590
Bismarck vs Iowa
Goodbye Bismarck.
- Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:44 pm
- Forum: Books and Reference
- Topic: Trafalgar Bibliography
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3120
Spanish Trafalgar books
I would very much like to read a Spanish account of Trafalgar, but need an English translation. If anyone sees such a book, please post about it. Thanks.
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:49 pm
- Forum: Hypothetical Naval Scenarios
- Topic: Jean Bart vs. Tirpitz
- Replies: 45
- Views: 25749
tirpitz vs Jean Bart
Hi Miro and regards to all. Jean Bart didn't damage Big Mamie (Massachussetts) at all but Mamie hit JB. A French 7.9 inch shell did explode below decks I slept in the compartment it exploded in back when I was a Sea Scout. The shrapnel damage in the bulkheads and deck was highlighted in red paint. U...
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:23 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: Your Favourite Warship of World War II
- Replies: 67
- Views: 17602
favorite WW2 ship(s)
Favorite KM ship? Scharnhorst. British- Hood, and Tribal class DD's. U.S.- Enterprise, for reasons already posted. South Dakota- Good old Battleship X. You really have to visit Alabama or Massachussetts to appreciate their design. Iowa- Grace, elegance, power, and plenty of outstanding American WW2 ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:58 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: HMS Vanguard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2308
H.M.S. Vanguard
The second Dreadnought named Vanguard, the one you are talking about, was IMHO beyond any doubt the finest British battlewagon of them all, and one of the handsomest BB's as well.
- Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:57 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: Why USA never built a Battlecruiser?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10271
U.S battlecruisers
The North Carolina's were originally to mount twelve 14" 50 caliber guns.
- Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:27 pm
- Forum: Hypothetical Naval Scenarios
- Topic: Jean Bart vs. Tirpitz
- Replies: 45
- Views: 25749
Tirpitz vs Jean Bart
Not to be a nit pick,...but it would be Richelieu. Without the salvo spread problems that plagued the French quads during the war, I'd go with Richelieu...even though the Lonesome Queen is one of my favorite ships. The fact is that the French was a better design and a very formidable opponent...but ...
- Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:34 pm
- Forum: Ship Models, Plans and Drawings
- Topic: Elbing and Narvik Class deck color
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2596
Elbing and Narvik Class deck color
Do any of you know the correct deck color for the Elbing Class torpedo boats and Narvik class DD's? A friend asked me this for modeling purposes and I figured if anyone knew it would be one of you. Thanks.
- Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:56 am
- Forum: Naval Weapons
- Topic: German WWI Armor Piercing Shells?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13082
WW1 28cm
You might also try the Mariner's Mueseum in Newport News, Aberdeen Proving Ground Museum, and Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, which also has a museum...as well as a 460cm gun.
- Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:25 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: USS Wisconsin tour
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3985
U.S.S. Wisconsin
39 knots Ulrich? The Iowa's had nearly 250,000 shp at full power, which under ideal loading and sea conditions enabled New Jersey to hit 35 knots on post refit trials for Viet Nam service. 39 knots would require another quantum leap in SHP to over 300,000 and I just don't see how it is possible. I'm...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:28 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: USS Alabama, BB60
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3852
I'd conclude she was holed for sure, but Alabamians love their ship and you can bet they will dry dock her. Texas and Massachussetts have all had extensive repairs, including recent dry docking. At last check, North Carolina was slated to be done late this decade. I was on Massachussetts in '75. At ...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:22 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: Yamato's fuel situation-Nov 42?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19127
The Japanese did not want to risk such a valuable vessel in the narrow waters of the slot. Also, there was the speed issue. Old, fast but thin skinned Kongo's seemed like a better bet. I reject the sometimes stated assertion that the IJN considered them expendable, but the Japanese were worried abou...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:03 pm
- Forum: Movies, Films, Documentaries and Games
- Topic: Mighty Mo Documentary, May 20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3313