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Website administrator note: The following article is copied from the Charleston newspaper The Post & Courier. By Allyson Bird June 30, 2009 $9.2M just in time for destroyer Laffey After months of uncertainty, Patriots Point on Monday received the $9.2 million state loan it needs to repair its most weakened warship. The destroyer Laffey, dubbed "The Ship that Would Not Die" for fending off kamikaze attacks in World War II, heads to dry dock Aug. 19, thanks to Monday's vote by the state Budget and Control Board. The funding comes just in time to get the ship sea-ready by the summer's highest tide. 
Patriots Point got a $9.2 million loan to make critical repairs on the destroyer Laffey, examined here by maintenance supervisor Paul Jeffers. The loan must be repaid within a year and a half. It also follows months of discussion as to whether Patriots Point, unable to pay for repairs, should turn the ship into an artificial reef. Officials at the attraction traveled to Washington and Columbia seeking support. They later learned that sinking the ship would cost about the same as saving it. |
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Website administrator note: Article copied from charleston.net/news By: Robert Behre The Post and Courier Saturday, February 21, 2009  USS YorktownCOMMISSIONED: 1943 NEEDS: Hull repairs below the waterline; new paint job; electrical upgrades; flight deck repairs; coffer dam. PRICE TAG: $34 million
USS ClamagoreCOMMISSIONED: 1945 NEEDS: Permanent seals on its sea openings, possible relocation to a new display site on land. PRICE TAG: $5 million
USCGC InghamCOMMISSIONED: 1936 NEEDS: The oldest Patriots Point ship is the one in the best shape. Still, she needs a thorough survey and repair package.. PRICE TAG: $2.7 million
USS LaffeyCOMMISSIONED: 1944 NEEDS: Extensive hull work in dry dock to stop increasing seepage and leaks. PRICE TAG: $7.7 million MOUNT PLEASANT — The four warships forming the heart of the Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum were designed to last about 30 years — if they weren't sunk in combat first. They not only survived their wars but have lived twice as long as ever envisioned. |
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We need help in updating our list of Yorktown Shipmates and friends who have passed away during this past year. Please contact Todd Cummins in the Yorktown Ship's Office with memorial information. Todd's email is
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and his office phone number is 843-849-1928. |
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2009 REUNION - AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT Our Auction has become a great Fund Raiser for the Association over the years. The efforts of the Sharkey family for many of those years made the Auction a fun, successful event. This year we’re going to add a new twist – we’ll have our standard Silent Auction, plus a “Live” Auction. Yes, an Auctioneer will join us to help keep things moving. This years Reunion Registration Packet will contain an “Auction Item Description” form for the item or items you wish to donate. The form will help us prepare in advance for the Auction as well as select the 15-20 items that will go into the Live Auction. All remaining donated items will be entered in the Silent Auction. As in past years the items can be Yorktown or Navy memorabilia, gift baskets or gift cards, antiques, books, crafts, jewelry, etc. Last year we had over 150 items and raised almost $2,000 for the Association – thank you. We hope to break that number this year with your support. So mark your calendar - USS Yorktown CV-10 Association Reunion, October 8-10, 2009 and start thinking about what you can donate to the Auction. PS: if you can’t make the Auction, which we hope is not the case, and wish to donate an item, please call the Shipboard Director to discuss. Ron Meacham Fund Raising Chairman |
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2009 REUNION - RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT The 2009 Raffle is shaping up to be a great event – someone is going to win a Vacation Get-Away! As a Grand Prize the Winner will have their choice of a week’s vacation in Historic Annapolis, MD or the scenic country of Big Bear Lake in the Southern CA Mountains. All you have to do is get there. The Winner will be selected at this year’s Reunion and does not have to be present to win.The Annapolis home sleeps 4-6 and is close to the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis Harbor, both available for tours. The Snow Lake Lodge Condo sleeps 6 and is located close to all the scenic areas of Big Bear Lake, known for great winter or summer activity. You will receive more information in your Reunion Registration Packet, plus 4 books of 6 tickets each will be included in the Packet. The books will sell for $5 or individual tickets for $1 each. We hope everyone will do their best to sell all 4 books. It’s a great prize and of course all proceeds go to support your Association. Everyone is welcome to enter the Raffle; family, friends, or neighbors – anyone can enter and anyone could win. Let’s make this Raffle a great one. PS: the 2009 Reunion dates are, October 8, 9, and 10 in beautiful Charleston, SC, more details to follow. Ron Meacham Fund Raising Chairman |
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