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To: iowamark

5” gun is hardly worth the effort. 16” gun is a whole different matter.


3 posted on 12/24/2015 6:54:10 PM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: SeaHawkFan

Is there any ordnance left? Don’t forget the gun mechanical stuff and barrel liners. I doubt any is left that is remotely usable. Sad in a way.


7 posted on 12/24/2015 7:09:35 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: SeaHawkFan

The back blast from one of the 16’s would blow everyone on the deck overboard.


26 posted on 12/24/2015 8:28:58 PM PST by SeeSharp
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