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Topic started on 5-5-2012 @ 04:13 PM by longjohnbritches

Civil War shipwreck in the way of Ga. port project - National


www.fresnobee.com
5 hours ago ... Now, the Civil War shipwreck sits in the way of a government ... So the Army Corps of Engineers plans to raise and preserve what's left of the CSS Georgia. .... Your comments may be removed and you may be blocked from ...
(visit the link for the full news article)


reply posted on 5-5-2012 @ 07:22 PM by longjohnbritches
Originally posted by JohnnyCanuck
Originally posted by longjohnbritches
Do you members think it is proper to move this ole War Veteran from Davy Jones Locker.
For Corporate greed??


It's better that it be rescued than destroyed, and would make a heck of a display for Civil War and Naval enthusiasts. You Americans are a lot better at celebrating your past than we here in the Great White North. GO for it! S&F for your contribution.

Hi John,

This lady will straighten out your woes! She is a die hard wantabe American.
I grant her rights to my castle! lol

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On the serious side. Your Canadian History in it's expansive TERRITORIES deserves better from the world. The metro Toronto and Montreal need serious attention. especially in the UNDERGROUND.
cheers ljb


reply posted on 6-5-2012 @ 09:21 AM by longjohnbritches
reply to post by bluemirage5



Thanks Blue,
I thought I would post this up here as I find it very interesting.
I hope you all do too.
cheere ljb

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PS Hard not to chuckel when you hear folks complain these days about their plane rides.lol
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reply posted on 6-5-2012 @ 11:24 AM by steppenwolf86
reply to post by longjohnbritches



CSS Georgia

Yeah, it was scuttled, so there were no casualties. Bring it up, it would be cool. Why shouldnt they move something like this to expand a port?


reply posted on 6-5-2012 @ 01:05 PM by longjohnbritches
reply to post by steppenwolf86



I have no truck in the race but my tax dollar.lol
Wouldn't it be nice to see the issue on a ballot some where?
They have known where it is all this time.
Why spend the Tax money now when America has not a pot or a window.
Why not let the shipping Coporations PAY??
Like Exxon etc. The port is not used much at all for US military purposes.

Port of Savannah
www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/savannah.htm - Similarto Port of Savannah

May 7, 2011 ... A total of 51 piers, wharves and docks are described in the Corps of Engineers, Port ... Navy use of Savannah's port facilities has been minimal. ... The port facilities used for repairs are Diamond Manufacturing Company and


reply posted on 6-5-2012 @ 01:10 PM by redoubt
reply to post by longjohnbritches




Civil War shipwreck in the way of Ga. port project


I grew up in Savannah... there's been efforts to raise that old ironclad off & on since the late 1960s. It's not in very good condition as it has been repeated struck by ships overhead and by dredging before it was identified.

The best idea I ever heard was to salvage the larger sections, preserve and display them at nearby Old Fort Jackson. But the state sold the old fort to a private owner and that sunk that effort.

I favor raising and preserving what can be safely raised and preserved... but in the long term, the wreck is too much a wreck to try much more than that.


reply posted on 6-5-2012 @ 03:35 PM by longjohnbritches
reply to post by redoubt


Hi red.
Savannah is quite the place. One of a kind.
I think the heavy lifting should be done by the Corporatons that will benifit.
And of course the republic should pick up the preservation and display costs.
I'd love a visit to see the CSS Gerogia!
Leave the Army Corp to clean up Iraq.
lol ljb



reply posted on 7-5-2012 @ 03:02 PM by Yahm16
reply to post by longjohnbritches



Sorry, forgot to S+F ya the first time around.

I enjoy reading about history, and a chance to preserve and restore it.
Save it before something like this happens.....

en.wikipedia.org...

When I was younger I remember going across this bridge during the day and seeing the sunlight
shine through the bullet holes, but now it's just another bridge.....
I hope they can recover whats left successfully.

EDIT: can't agree with you more about letting the companies that use the harbor pay for it.


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reply posted on 7-5-2012 @ 05:29 PM by longjohnbritches
Originally posted by Yahm16
reply to
post by longjohnbritches



Sorry, forgot to S+F ya the first time around.

I enjoy reading about history, and a chance to preserve and restore it.
Save it before something like this happens.....

en.wikipedia.org...

When I was younger I remember going across this bridge during the day and seeing the sunlight
shine through the bullet holes, but now it's just another bridge.....
I hope they can recover whats left successfully.

EDIT: can't agree with you more about letting the companies that use the harbor pay for it.


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Hi yah,
Nice link. I have been there
It's all about history for me. Pre-history better yet.
Beware around the Moth Man's bridges! lol
cheers ljb
PS sure just think if you donate to the rescue of the ship, you get a big plaque
with your company logo at the on shore museum site etc.
btw thanks for the F+S thats' why i am here LOL
edit on 5/7/2012 by longjohnbritches because: (no reason given)

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