And this thread cannot pass without mentioning the USS Olympia that footed the opening shots in Manila Bay. She she sits in Philadelphia now. She’s in beautiful shape and is worth the visit to that filthy city. But she hasn’t had a dry dock in over 50 years and is in danger of rusting through.
She needs 20 million dollars. The navy is considering sinking her as a f#$%ing reef.
The things we piss away 20 million on. And this treasure might get sunk. She also carried home the unknown soldier from WWI.
I actually did not know that. Thanks for the info. I just hate Philly but if I did, i would visit it.