FormerRecruitingGuru
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Wow look at all that khaki and not a single NWU
I keed, I keed of course.
I keed, I keed of course.
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The SWO Picture Gallery for those so inclined
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091227-N-1291E-121 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 27, 2009) The close-in weapons system (CWIS) fired from the deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) during a training exercise. Chosin is the flagship of CTF-151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Edgington/Released)
091227-N-1291E-214 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 27, 2009) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) conducts target practice with an M240B machine gun in the Gulf of Aden. Chosin is the flagship for Combined Joint Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Edgington/Released)
091227-N-1291E-051 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 27, 2009) The 5-inch/54-caliber (Mk 45) lightweight gun of the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) is fired during a training exercise. Chosin is the flagship of CTF-151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Edgington/Released)
091228-N-1429M-001 NAPLES, Italy (Dec. 28, 2009) High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV-2) arrives in Naples, Italy for a brief port visit. Swift will depart Naples for its mission with the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) to Africa Partnership Station-East. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jason Morris/Released)
091228-N-1429M-001 NAPLES, Italy (Dec. 28, 2009) High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV-2) arrives in Naples, Italy for a brief port visit. Swift will depart Naples for its mission with the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) to Africa Partnership Station-East. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jason Morris/Released)
Interesting how it would appear that she's listing to port with the starboard side resting on the bumpers. Then again, given that she's a catamaran and not a trimaran, if this is really the cast she's not really listing then is she. She's then only part way in the water. Interesting picture nonetheless.
So how is she not a trimaran? Honest question. She's got three floaty bits in the water, which was always my understanding as all that's needed for a trimaran to be a trimaran.
Yes, is Victor Maitland there? Tell him his friend Ramone is here to see him.
My understanding is that the center "floaty bit in the water" is actually the deployment point for the hydrofoil. If you look closely, the Center is more like a bulb at the front, and does not extend more than 1/3 of the way aft.
Hmm, I understand what you're saying, but not sure if that's true or not. In the pic, it looks like the stern of the center (vaka) is still in the water. I'd try and look it up, but I hear that googling HSV-2 doesn't work out too well.
Depends on how willing you are to wade through the many many pictures and articles of suzy/jody rottencrotch.
Here you can see exactly how much is NOT in the water.
You sold me. I think I had heard it described as a catamaran before (we had a det onboard her in my first squadron...I think it was the Swift), but in that other pic, it looked like a tri-hull. Either way, apparently it was a vomitorium in the open Pacific waters on its way to the PI.
100101-N-1291E-275 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) patrols the Gulf of Aden in support of counter-piracy operations. Chosin is the flagship for Combined Joint Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Edgington/Released)
Switching topics to PHM's. We operated with the PHM's at length mid 86 to mid 1987. FFG's were their preferred unrep/gas station at sea. They can putt around on their diesels for days but when foilborne- that LM2500 burns as much fuel or more fuel than you guys in the air. (If memory serves in excess of 6000 pounds per hour.) I forget what their max angle of bank during a turn foilborne- anyone remember? Anyway I hope you enjoy the photos. Sorry for the poor quality- I can't believe they've deteriorated in so few years.
