USS TULARE AKA-112
at Suisun Bay
January 2004
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The images shown on this page
were provided by Peter Papadakos taken 29 Jan
2004 at Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet.
Peter was there as part of a historical survey for Battleship
Cove, Massachusetts. The survey team was looking for
equipment that can be used for the restoration of
USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR. (DD-850) is part
of the collection of ships at
Battleship Cove, Massachusetts maintained by USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc. |
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I was on Tulare, 29 Jan 2004, at Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet. I was there as part of a historical survey for Battleship Cove, Massachusetts and I took these shots. I thought you could use them for the Tulare web site. The ship is empty of all stores and has quite a few empty spaces. This was the only internal shot that told me I was on LKA-112. There are spaces on Tulare that are intact, such as main control
station in
the engine-fire room. The throttle board in the engine room is still
pretty much intact, as is the galley. However,
the radio rooms are mostly stripped. The
exterior
of Tulare is pretty much peeling away and with her cranes on
her deck,
the shift has caused a slight list to occur. The interior is in great
condition
with no signs of water problems. She does have dehumidification systems
onboard
running and she is powered. As
for parts, I hope
to board Tulare again to see
if any of her galley gear can go to both
USS
MASSACHUSETTS and destroyer, J.P. KENNEDY Jr (DD-850). In that way,
some of Tulare can be saved. I forgot to mention that there is still one
twin, 3"/50 that
still works on Tulare.
She still seems to be "on guard"! Best
regards to you and your former crewmates. Sincerely,
Peter Papadakos |
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| Forward Twin 3"50 Cal Mount |
Tulare
Forward Quad Mast - MSTS Ship to Port |
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| Turbine Throttles & Propeller
Order Telegraph (center) Forward Throttle (L) - Astern Throttle (R) Missing Indicator is Prop Tachometer |
Main Control Station - 1964 R.C. Hoegemeier, MM3, David Hole, MM2 Id made by: Steve Parsons |
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| 1MC Speaker - Gyro Repeater in Engine Room |
Stripped Equipment Rack In Radio Room |