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The Abandoned $21 Million Dollar Navy Ship Sits Silently Along The Coast Of Washington​

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There is something mesmerizing and fascinating about large ships. When visiting ports and coastal cities, I love to sit and admire the ships out in the ocean. These ships all have a purpose, a mission, and a story. There is one ship that was once expensive, stunning, and unique. It was the USS Plainview. This was the United States Navy’s first hydrofoil research vessel and was named after the cities of Planview, New York, and Plainview, Texas. However, today, it doesn’t fly across the ocean waters. Rather, it sits abandoned on mudflats near Astoria, Oregon.

Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo, discover more fascinating abandoned locations across America in our Vacant Series. These unique man-made structures have been left abandoned and are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of abandoned destinations, many of the places featured in this series are off-limits to visitors or have actually been demolished. We do not condone trespassing and other illegal activity but rather encourage readers to enjoy learning about these fascinating destinations.


On May 8, 1964, construction began on the USS Plainview in Seattle, Washington, by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. It took over one year to complete and $21 million to build, which is equivalent to approximately $80 million today.​


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This was no small ship. The ship was 210 feet long and weighed 320 tons. It featured two General Electric LM1500 free-turbine turbo-shaft engines and could reach speeds up to 50 knots. It could also rise more than 10 feet as it flew across the water on just three struts. During hull-borne operations, it used two diesel engines.​


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In 1968, this vessel became known as the “The biggest fastest flying boat yet” by Popular Mechanics.

In 1969, the Navy vessel was officially placed in service and was sponsored by Mrs. John T. Hayward. The ship conducted long-range experimental programs, evaluated design principles of hydrofoils, accessed tactics and doctrines for hydrofoils, and determined the possible uses of hydrofoil operations.​


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Throughout the years, the USS Plainview stayed busy, with approximately 268 hours of traveling on its foils.​


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This navy ship was used for nearly ten years, but on September 22, 1978, in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS Plainview was decommissioned. Two days later, on September 30, 1978, it was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.​


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The ship was eventually sold to a Tacoma company, and partial scrapping of the ship began in 2004.​


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As of April 10, 2019, the USS Plainview sits on mudflats on private property near Astoria, Oregon. While you cannot visit the ship in person, simply viewing images of this large vessel is eerie and chilling.​


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It is certainly a reminder of times past and untold stories.​


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What are your thoughts on this abandoned navy ship in Washington? Did you know this ship existed near Astoria, Oregon? What are some of your favorite abandoned places in Washington to visit? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Special thanks to Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo of Odd World Studio for the photos used in this article. For more images, check out his website, Architectural Afterlife. Discover even more spooky places in Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America.
 

World’s 1st electric flying passenger ship could 'revolutionize how we travel on water'​

Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/ne...&cvid=843460af761b42c99d296f36b3b53b2b&ei=122

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The world's first electric flying passenger ship has completed test flights in Sweden and will now enter production ahead of its introduction into Stockholm's public transport network in 2024.

The Candela P-12, designed by Swedish tech company Candela Technology AB, is 39 feet (12 meters) long,runs on a 252 kilowatt-hour battery and can carry up to 30 passengers. By contrast, the battery in a 2024 Tesla Model 3 is up to 75 kWh.

It will fly at up to 25 knots (29 mph, or 46 km/h) — although it can reach maximum speeds of 30 knots (35 mph, or 56 km/h ) — with a range of up to 50 nautical miles (92.6 kilometers).

"It will revolutionize how we travel on water," Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of Candela, said in a statement.

The vessel "flies" using hydrofoils, which are lifting surfaces that operate in water to elevate a boat's hull above the water's surface — similar to airfoils that help planes lift off from the ground. Hydrofoils reduce drag from the water, which enables vessels to achieve greater speeds while using less power than conventional boats.

The P-12 uses computer-guided hydrofoils to elevate its hull, and it consumes 80% less energy while moving at speeds of more than 18 knots (21 mph, or 33 km/h) versus traditional vessels, the company said in the statement.

Candela's flying ship runs with two custom-made engines with 340 kilowatts of total peak power. When in flight, the P-12's digital flight control system can adapt to waves, wind and water currents by adjusting the hydrofoils' angle up to 100 times per second. This system may help to reduce the chances of passengers experiencing seasickness, the company said in the statement.

The P-12 also aims to be more sustainable than conventional vessels because it runs on electric power. Most electric ships built to date have a limited range and slow speeds due to the excessive energy consumption of their hull, keeping adoption rates low. But the P-12's reduced water friction, thanks to its hydrofoils, lets it run using less power than conventional boats and therefore travel farther using battery power.

From next year, the electric vehicle will fly on a TK mile route between the Ekerö suburb and Stockholm's city center — slashing a 55-minute commute to just 25 minutes thanks in part to the fact it's exempt from speed limits due to producing less wake while traversing water.


"Today, in many cities, congested roads are common while waterways — humanity's oldest transport infrastructure — remain underutilized for rapid commuting," Hasselskog said in the statement. "The P-12 will let you use these waterways as green highways, enabling fast intra-city connections. Often, the quickest route is by water."
 

Fastest Navy battleship will sail for the first time in over 20 years​

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USS New Jersey, the Navy’s biggest, fastest, and most awarded battleship, is set to embark on its first journey in over two decades. This spring, the historical vessel will be dry-docked in the berth where it was built and launched in the 1940s. USS New Jersey, which was converted to a museum in the nineties, will be transported from the Camden Waterfront by tugboat to North Atlantic Ship Repair at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. There, the bottom of the impressive ship - which spans more than the length of two football fields - will undergo maintenance for the first time in 32 years.

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'The ship needs to be inspected, repainted, updated, and brought back home to continue the mission,' Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen told the Philadelphia Inquirer. As per Navy maintenance guidelines, inactive ships must be dry-docked every 20 years, meaning the repairs are way overdue. 'That ship means so much to so many people, and it brings such value to the city, especially for our youth programs,' Cartsarphen said. Nearly 80,000 people visited the vessel in 2023. It is currently open for tours every day of the week.

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USS New Jersey is the most honored battleship in Navy history, having claimed distinctions in conflicts including World War II and operations in the Middle East. During the Cold War, the vessel was placed back in commission by President Ronald Reagan, making it the only American battleship ever commissioned by a sitting president. It is an Iowa-class ship, the largest class of American battleships. In addition to its imposing size, the USS New Jersey earned a Guinness World Record for reaching a top speed of 35.2 knots (65.2 km/h) in 1968 and sustaining this for six hours.

The vessel was decommissioned for the fourth time in February 1991. Eight years later, Congress allowed the Navy to turn the USS New Jersey into a museum on the condition that it was moored in New Jersey territorial waters. Now, the ship will be making its way back home in its first move since 2001. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced last summer that $5 million of funding for the $10 million project would be supplied through the state Historical Commission. Camden County is providing $3.2 million in guaranteed revenue bonds, while the Homeport Alliance - the nonprofit that oversees the museum - is raising its own money.

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The undertaking includes the meticulous inspection of over 1,000 zinc nodes that protect the submerged part of the hull from corrosion. Half of them are likely to need replacement, according to curator Ryan Szimanski. About 165 underwater openings designed to allow cooling water into the engines will also be inspected. 'These openings were covered with sheet-metal plates when the ship was decommissioned in 1991, and one has failed so far,' Szimanski explained. 'We have to check every single one and replace them where necessary.'

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Following repairs, which are projected to take about two months, the ship will make its way back to Camden ahead of peak tourist season. Until then, it will remain open to the public up to a month before its excursion downriver. The project is headed by Marshall Spevak, the interim chief executive officer of the Homeport Alliance. At the helm of towing operations sits Capt. Joseph E. Benton III, vice president and general manager of McAllister Towing of Philadelphia. His team will be tasked with lugging the ship to Philadelphia and back.

The role is significant for Benton, a Navy Reserve harbor pilot who also participated in the effort to tow the ship to Camden in 2001. A crane will arrive to remove the ship’s mast and wide search radar by mid-January. This will allow the ship to fit under the Walt Whitman Bridge, Spevak explained. The ship will be encircled by a 'security zone' as it travels, and the only people on board will be the tow captain and several members of staff.

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Spevak described himself as 'honored' to oversee the project and become part of history. 'It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to answer a higher calling of service,' he said.
 
FL30 said:

Fastest Navy battleship will sail for the first time in over 20 years​

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/ne...p&cvid=707256bcfc024b858e9eb1848a5ef822&ei=16

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USS New Jersey, the Navy’s biggest, fastest, and most awarded battleship, is set to embark on its first journey in over two decades. This spring, the historical vessel will be dry-docked in the berth where it was built and launched in the 1940s. USS New Jersey, which was converted to a museum in the nineties, will be transported from the Camden Waterfront by tugboat to North Atlantic Ship Repair at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. There, the bottom of the impressive ship - which spans more than the length of two football fields - will undergo maintenance for the first time in 32 years.

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'The ship needs to be inspected, repainted, updated, and brought back home to continue the mission,' Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen told the Philadelphia Inquirer. As per Navy maintenance guidelines, inactive ships must be dry-docked every 20 years, meaning the repairs are way overdue. 'That ship means so much to so many people, and it brings such value to the city, especially for our youth programs,' Cartsarphen said. Nearly 80,000 people visited the vessel in 2023. It is currently open for tours every day of the week.

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USS New Jersey is the most honored battleship in Navy history, having claimed distinctions in conflicts including World War II and operations in the Middle East. During the Cold War, the vessel was placed back in commission by President Ronald Reagan, making it the only American battleship ever commissioned by a sitting president. It is an Iowa-class ship, the largest class of American battleships. In addition to its imposing size, the USS New Jersey earned a Guinness World Record for reaching a top speed of 35.2 knots (65.2 km/h) in 1968 and sustaining this for six hours.

The vessel was decommissioned for the fourth time in February 1991. Eight years later, Congress allowed the Navy to turn the USS New Jersey into a museum on the condition that it was moored in New Jersey territorial waters. Now, the ship will be making its way back home in its first move since 2001. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced last summer that $5 million of funding for the $10 million project would be supplied through the state Historical Commission. Camden County is providing $3.2 million in guaranteed revenue bonds, while the Homeport Alliance - the nonprofit that oversees the museum - is raising its own money.

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The undertaking includes the meticulous inspection of over 1,000 zinc nodes that protect the submerged part of the hull from corrosion. Half of them are likely to need replacement, according to curator Ryan Szimanski. About 165 underwater openings designed to allow cooling water into the engines will also be inspected. 'These openings were covered with sheet-metal plates when the ship was decommissioned in 1991, and one has failed so far,' Szimanski explained. 'We have to check every single one and replace them where necessary.'

View attachment 2302948

Following repairs, which are projected to take about two months, the ship will make its way back to Camden ahead of peak tourist season. Until then, it will remain open to the public up to a month before its excursion downriver. The project is headed by Marshall Spevak, the interim chief executive officer of the Homeport Alliance. At the helm of towing operations sits Capt. Joseph E. Benton III, vice president and general manager of McAllister Towing of Philadelphia. His team will be tasked with lugging the ship to Philadelphia and back.

The role is significant for Benton, a Navy Reserve harbor pilot who also participated in the effort to tow the ship to Camden in 2001. A crane will arrive to remove the ship’s mast and wide search radar by mid-January. This will allow the ship to fit under the Walt Whitman Bridge, Spevak explained. The ship will be encircled by a 'security zone' as it travels, and the only people on board will be the tow captain and several members of staff.

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Spevak described himself as 'honored' to oversee the project and become part of history. 'It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to answer a higher calling of service,' he said.
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Dirty fuckin jersey… ❤️
 
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