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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:18:35 AM EDT
Got to help escort this beast from the dock out to sea yesterday. A few photos of the day...
The USCG vessel running the show. 2 internet points to anyone who can identify the island behind it (HINT, we joined her as she was leaving base in P-town) 
At the dock 
tugs are leaving.. 
Hello all stations. This is Warship 77. We are outbound 
Ft Wool. 
I think that might be a little bird we are picking up.. 
CBBT 
Cape Henry 
Cutter astern 
VB skyline 
Have a great trip!!! 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:20:49 AM EDT
[#1]
awesome
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:23:26 AM EDT
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Were you paying any attention, or just taking pics?
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:24:05 AM EDT
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Very cool. Tell your bro I said hello too.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:26:43 AM EDT
[#4]
Very cool! Looks like a fun job, except at night or in bad or cold weather.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:27:15 AM EDT
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Thanks for sharing, what an awesome job
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:28:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:31:22 AM EDT
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that's freaking kick ass
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:32:10 AM EDT
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Great pics. Thanks.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:37:14 AM EDT
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Awesome. I miss all the ships at Norfolk. :(
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:39:22 AM EDT
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Bush's fault.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:40:35 AM EDT
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Holy smokes! I just missed you! I flew in and out of ORF yesterday between 3:45 and 4:20. Got to see a sub being escorted out. Pretty cool!
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:42:18 AM EDT
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My son is serving onboard USS George H.W. Bush CVN 77 and was on her yesterday when your pictures were taken. Thanks for your help in getting them underway safely.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:45:03 AM EDT
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One of my favorite things to have done to the uninitiated to blow there minds was, when passing through Norfolk, to drive out onto the berth and park beside a carrier when they were ported.
Sadly, it can't be done any more, but it sure was fun to do for for those who had never been up close. I still drive by as close to the base as possible with my kids |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:45:10 AM EDT
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Ok I'm back. I've got questions...
What's the deal with all the ships anchored together up the James River west of Norfolk? What kind of ships are they? What are they doing there? Can Arfcom procure one? Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:46:09 AM EDT
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Very cool! Looks like a fun job, except at night or in bad or cold weather. That's why we don't take pussies like you in the service
J/K man. You put that one on a tee for me.... |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:47:45 AM EDT
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Quoted: thirty years ago they were right before the carriers on the left in a small three sided penOk I'm back. I've got questions... What's the deal with all the ships anchored together up the James River west of Norfolk? What kind of ships are they? What are they doing there? Can Arfcom procure one? Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:50:22 AM EDT
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I've never seen one in person. That thing looks fucking HUGE!!!
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:50:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:51:20 AM EDT
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Awesome pics, good on you.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:52:05 AM EDT
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Ok I'm back. I've got questions... What's the deal with all the ships anchored together up the James River west of Norfolk? What kind of ships are they? What are they doing there? Can Arfcom procure one? Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. 1. That is the Ghost Fleet 1.A Everything is for sale. If you have to ask prices, you probably cannot afford. 2. There are sub docks in Norfolk. They look the same to me as regular docks, but I cant get too close!! The docks are organized- the same types of vessels park near each other and seem to be at consistent areas. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:52:37 AM EDT
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Got to help escort this beast from the dock out to sea yesterday. A few photos of the day... The USCG vessel running the show. 2 internet points to anyone who can identify the island behind it (HINT, we joined her as she was leaving base in P-town) <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_091912_zpsac201692.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_091912_zpsac201692.jpg</a> <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_091935_zpsc8ef16fc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_091935_zpsc8ef16fc.jpg</a> At the dock <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_092639_zpsa4798dab.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_092639_zpsa4798dab.jpg</a> tugs are leaving.. <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_101433_zps14e0aee7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_101433_zps14e0aee7.jpg</a> Hello all stations. This is Warship 77. We are outbound <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_101748_zps7cd7d9e8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_101748_zps7cd7d9e8.jpg</a> <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_102553_zps9b12ef88.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_102553_zps9b12ef88.jpg</a> Ft Wool. <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_103254_zps8c3486ed.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_103254_zps8c3486ed.jpg</a> I think that might be a little bird we are picking up.. <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_105402_zps9bedc180.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_105402_zps9bedc180.jpg</a> CBBT <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_111238_zps23f36c11.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_111238_zps23f36c11.jpg</a> Cape Henry <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_112957_zps97e2b44a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_112957_zps97e2b44a.jpg</a> Cutter astern <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_113151_zps44b4933f.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_113151_zps44b4933f.jpg</a> VB skyline <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_113510_zps6951526e.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_113510_zps6951526e.jpg</a> Have a great trip!!! <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_114036_zps0ef6e82d.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_114036_zps0ef6e82d.jpg</a> Craney Island. Spent 15 years in Hampton Roads. Done a few maneuvering watches in and out of there. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:52:37 AM EDT
[#22]
My dad was stationed at NAS Oceana and would occasionally go out on a carrier out of Norfolk. Cool stuff.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:53:43 AM EDT
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I've never seen one in person. That thing looks fucking HUGE!!! It's the size of a fucking aircraft carrier!
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Very cool! Looks like a fun job, except at night or in bad or cold weather. That's why we don't take pussies like you in the service
J/K man. You put that one on a tee for me.... And CG must be at least 6' tall. Just ask any Sailor why. 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:54:17 AM EDT
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Got to help escort this beast from the dock out to sea yesterday. A few photos of the day... The USCG vessel running the show. 2 internet points to anyone who can identify the island behind it (HINT, we joined her as she was leaving base in P-town)
You look like TickleMe Elmo in those glasses... 
TRG |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:54:38 AM EDT
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That's fucking cool.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:55:28 AM EDT
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Craney Island. Spent 15 years in Hampton Roads. Done a few maneuvering watches in and out of there. Ding Ding Ding.!!!!!! And, of course, it isnt even an island |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 6:58:23 AM EDT
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Craney Island. Grew up in Chesapeake and was stationed in "P-town" for 5 years.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:03:41 AM EDT
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Poor Enterprise in the background, taken apart piece by piece.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:07:34 AM EDT
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Ok I'm back. I've got questions... What's the deal with all the ships anchored together up the James River west of Norfolk? What kind of ships are they? What are they doing there? Can Arfcom procure one? Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. 1. That is the Ghost Fleet 1.A Everything is for sale. If you have to ask prices, you probably cannot afford. 2. There are sub docks in Norfolk. They look the same to me as regular docks, but I cant get too close!! The docks are organized- the same types of vessels park near each other and seem to be at consistent areas. Lots of flounder around those old ships. 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:08:54 AM EDT
[#30]
Wow. That is awesome.
lol @ TRG. He is so gay. 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:24:32 AM EDT
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Got to help escort this beast from the dock out to sea yesterday. A few photos of the day... The USCG vessel running the show. 2 internet points to anyone who can identify the island behind it (HINT, we joined her as she was leaving base in P-town) <a href="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/leiasparents4/media/IMG_20130604_091912_zpsac201692.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/leiasparents4/IMG_20130604_091912_zpsac201692.jpg</a> You look like TickleMe Elmo in those glasses... http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yrte9P4SGp0/T8DnkDYcEJI/AAAAAAAAAtM/y1bP2zLgmgY/s1600/Elmo+YSL.JPG TRG Lol |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:27:08 AM EDT
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Craney Island. Spent 15 years in Hampton Roads. Done a few maneuvering watches in and out of there. Ding Ding Ding.!!!!!! And, of course, it isnt even an island Well, not any more. Lotsa dredging=lotsa spoil that needs to go somewhere.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:41:37 AM EDT
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I would like to say thank you to the OP for helping lighten up traffic coming into the base in the morning...
Chris |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:49:24 AM EDT
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I would like to say thank you to the OP for helping lighten up traffic coming into the base in the morning... Chris
The greater Norfolk area will dry up for the next few months |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:51:26 AM EDT
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That is some serious photo-bombing by a cop. Looks like you had fun.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:54:10 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: I've never seen one in person. That thing looks fucking HUGE!!! It's the size of a fucking aircraft carrier! It has to be experienced in person. When boot SN FiveSpeedF150 was passing through Norfolk I figured I'd go check out a carrier just to see one in person. I was walking along the pier trying to figure out where the damn things were. Then... I looked up. They're stupid big. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:54:34 AM EDT
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Nice, but where's the rest of the grp? When will they join in the trip?
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Posted: 6/5/2013 7:55:38 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Very cool! Looks like a fun job, except at night or in bad or cold weather. That's why we don't take pussies like you in the service J/K man. You put that one on a tee for me.... Pretty much. LVL II Coxswain nav course actually takes you through that channel. To get the nav right you need to maintain your speed... waves be damned. It can make for a bumpy ride. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:02:12 AM EDT
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Craney Island.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:03:15 AM EDT
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Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. Yeah, no. 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:08:11 AM EDT
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Thanks for sharing, what an awesome job |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:08:14 AM EDT
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You sir have my dream retirement job. I have long aspired to be the Longboat Key boat cop upon retirement. I promise to only conduct courtesy boardings on vessels with big-titted women.
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:10:48 AM EDT
[#43]
Who's escorting who?
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:11:28 AM EDT
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Also... Are there designated sub pens in Norfolk or do they just dock in the same places as the rest of the ships? I like seeing the subs but just need to know where to look. Yeah, no.
Can you clarify? No there are no sub pens or no I'm not allowed to see them? |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:13:36 AM EDT
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Poor Enterprise in the background, taken apart piece by piece. I didn't know they had started working on her over there. I figured with sequestration she was just sitting there waiting to go to NNSY. I've been waiting to see her show up. Looks like they took all the radar and antennas down. I spent 4 years on the old girl. Was on board for 9/11 and the beginning of our payback. |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:13:42 AM EDT
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you like to photo bomb your own pics a lot eh?
eta: great photos
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:14:29 AM EDT
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My son is serving onboard USS George H.W. Bush CVN 77 and was on her yesterday when your pictures were taken. Thanks for your help in getting them underway safely. Bad ass all around. !!! |
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:14:53 AM EDT
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My son is serving onboard USS George H.W. Bush CVN 77 and was on her yesterday when your pictures were taken. Thanks for your help in getting them underway safely. Is having one on the Bush better than having two on the land in the hand?
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:19:36 AM EDT
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So OP, I'm guessing you did that escort in the morning? When I flew over that afternoon the only carrier at the docks was the Enterprise.
Here's a sub docked in the Norfolk naval shipyard I got a pic of approaching runway 5. 
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Posted: 6/5/2013 8:20:41 AM EDT
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Nice photos, thanks for sharing.
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