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

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

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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 ...

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Hi ATS,
I grew up with posters of ironclads on my bedroom wall.
This ship which bares a name synonymous with peaches has been on the bottom for one hundred fifty years.
The army corp is involved and so is a lot of money.
Savannah is a one of a kind city on the lower east coast of America.
Do you members think it is proper to move this ole War Veteran from Davy Jones Locker.
For Corporate greed??
thanks ats ljb

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The article says it was scuttled by the crew without ever firing a shot.
Why not bring it up from the depths to restore and display?
If people had died on it, then there is issues.....

Someone who is more a historian on the Civil War could answer your question better
though.

Plus improving trade is a bonus for removing the ironclad.....

Originally posted by Yahm16
The article says it was scuttled by the crew without ever firing a shot.
Why not bring it up from the depths to restore and display?
If people had died on it, then there is issues.....

Someone who is more a historian on the Civil War could answer your question better
though.

Plus improving trade is a bonus for removing the ironclad.....

Hi Yah,
Do you remember this one by Clive??
Is there imbalance with the north / south history??
thanks for your post ljb


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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.

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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cheers ljb

Don't know much about it but I had a direct relative on the USS Merrimack during the US Civil war (not to be confused with the USS Merrimac of West Virginia).....

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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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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?

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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
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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

edit on 7-5-2012 by Yahm16 because: (no reason given)

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