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The Best Years Of Our Lives.
| Hey Destroyer Sailor, Former destroyer sailor as well. 1975 to 1977. But my most thrilling time aboard a destroyer was a midshipmen's summer cruise on the USS John R. Craig of the Gearing class At a size slightly longer than a football field, the destroyer gave a thrilling ride at 45 miles per hour (68 knots)! And the ship had four boiler rooms! What a thrilling piece of machinery. Gazing astern from the fantail was a kick as the destroyer was running at full speed — better than an amusement ride. One old movie I recommend that is a good portrayal of life aboard a small Navy ship is Sand Pebbles, starring Steve McQueen and the lovely Candice Bergen. Here's the trailer, shipmate... |