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steve dickey
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Was google earthing around the area for a future visit and found this carrier up a channel. The Lex is in her spot so I know it ain't her,
Is this the Midway? Somebody's got to know

27 49' 50.74N 97 29' 53.41W :shock: :shock:
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It's not the Midway, That's in San Diego.
It is an Essex Class carrier. Not sure which one or, how old the image is.
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steve dickey wrote:
Was google earthing around the area for a future visit and found this carrier up a channel. The Lex is in her spot so I know it ain't her,
Is this the Midway? Somebody's got to know

27 49' 50.74N 97 29' 53.41W :shock: :shock:


Wikimapia claims that it is the Oriskany (CV-34.) Don't know if it's true but I do know that sometimes the Google images are pretty old.

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Yep, more than likely an old image of Oriskany before she passed on to become a reef.
www.ussoriskany.com

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Yes Steve the Oriskiny was at Ingleside before it went to Florida. That is where they took out all the Ecological hazards before sending it to be sunk.
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One thing I've never known: what are the two doohickies sticking out in front? Part of the mechanism for reeling in the cats is what I'm guessing. Whatever, any comments on what they are and how they work will be greatly appreciated -- like I said, I've always wondered about 'em. Thanks!
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I was told that they were bridle catchers. Before these were installed they just went into the water with every launch.

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Yep, more than likely an old image of Oriskany before she passed on to become a reef.
www.ussoriskany.com


Thanks everybody! :D
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