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Need your help to update Memorial list |
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Written by Dean Peterson
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Monday, 13 April 2009 |
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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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Last Updated ( Sunday, 19 July 2009 )
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$9.2 milion approved for Laffey |
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Written by Dean Peterson
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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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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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 June 2009 )
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Patriot's Point needs $64.4m to help keep vessels, museum afloat |
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Written by Dean Peterson
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Monday, 23 February 2009 |
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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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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 February 2009 )
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Written by Dean Peterson
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 |
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(Reprinted from the text above) Dear Son, Am praying that you will keep this little book and carry it with you all the time, and now and then when you have an opportunity to read it that you will meditate and pray over it. Your loving Mother, Lillie B. Clark Chelsea, Oklahoma The Bible is the greatest book in the world It's God's word to mankind It is the source of authority. It is the source of wisdom. It is the foundation for our faith. It is the charter of liberty. It teaches five things: The purest morals Highest aims Wisest councils Most enduring promises Most satisfactory results in the heart(s) of men
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 May 2009 )
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Written by Dean Peterson
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 |
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 With all that's going on with the Yorktown, the holidays winding down, changes to the Forums and the Website, it sounds like you might need a break.
Why not take in a movie!! Now showing in the Ship's Theater here on the Website is the epic movie The Fighting Lady . Grab some popcorn, a soft drink or beer and click on “Now Hear This” on the Main Menu on the Website Home page. Then click on “The Ship's Theater” and then on "Movie The Fighting Lady”. The movie should start right away. It's a little over an hour long, so make sure you find a comfy seat in the theater. One last thing -- make sure you have your audio turned on on your computer. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 January 2009 )
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