[stayout]

In fact, there are two Navy bases that would be affected by a collapse of the Coronado Bridge. The first would be 32nd Street N.A.S., which is the home for Amphibious Group 3 (lots of ships, including U.S.S. Tarawa (LHA-1) on which I have proudly served). The other is the Amphib training base across the channel, near the Hotel Del Coronado.

On the other hand, there would be at least two Navy bases in San Diego Bay not affected: North Island N.A.S. (where the full-sized nuclear carriers moor), and the Point Loma sub base.

[celtic gal]

Thanks for reminding me about 32nd St and Point Loma.. how could I forget to include them on my post.. especiall Point Loma where my uncle is burried along with my aunt at the National Cemetery.

[butter pecan fan]

In fact, there are two Navy bases that would be affected by a collapse of the Coronado Bridge. The first would be 32nd Street N.A.S., which is the home for Amphibious Group 3 (lots of ships, including U.S.S. Tarawa (LHA-1) on which I have proudly served). The other is the Amphib training base across the channel, near the Hotel Del Coronado.

On the other hand, there would be at least two Navy bases in San Diego Bay not affected: North Island N.A.S. (where the full-sized nuclear carriers moor), and the Point Loma sub base.

Maybe I'm missing something here, but isn't the Coronado Bridge at least a mile long? Are we assuming a total collapse of the bridge? One of these bridges is a huge target. IMO, a terrorist attack would be highly successful if it took out one small section. Looks to me like there'd be plenty of room for ships to go under, even in a worst-case scenario.

[A Navy Vet]

Right on all points, except, it's 32nd Street Naval Station, not NAS. So you're gator Navy huh? I was on the New Orleans (LPH-11). Got word the other day they are going to tow her from central California somewhere to Long Beach, next to the Queen Mary, as a museum.

[AgThorn]

I know I stated this in an earlier message but still learning the fine art of "addressing" on this board...

Since the middle sections of the Coronodo Bridge "float", there would be no blockade of the water traffic unless the pylons themselves came down.