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At random: Probably the most expensive ballast ever carried by a ship was two tons of gold and eighteen tons of silver coins carried by the U.S. submarine TROUT while on a trip from Corregidor to Pearl Harbor early in World War II. TROUT had removed her moveable ballast to allow for a larger cargo of ammunition to be transported for the defenders on the embattled island. Lcdr. Fenno, TROUT's CO, planned on replacing the ballast with sand bags, but found none were available. The gold and silver from the Bank of the Philippines was substituted as ballast, which also solved the problem of removing the treasure to a safe place prior to invasion by the enemy.

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sharkey

Posted 2013-06-01 4:47 PM (#64246)

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Location: carlsbad, CA

Subject: Going East soon

My wife a (since the Civil War) and I are going on an extended, no pressure, liesurely drive cross country on June 5th. We plan to see Winslow AR or AZ? of the Eagles song "Take it easy" and then the Painted Desert, Meteor Crater and cliff dwellings. Then to New Orleans one of our favorite places. After that to FLA and then North to VA where my son lives. Possibly to Newport RI where I was born. The point of this is anyone who would like to sit down for a cuppa coffee while we swing your way, please send contact info and we will give you a call and stop for short visit.
Sharkey

Smiley

Posted 2014-01-03 10:39 AM (#68892 - in reply to #64246)

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Subject: RE: Going East soon

Give us a holler when you have your agenda etc..

Bob Mahon

Posted 2014-01-03 7:16 PM (#68897 - in reply to #64246)

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Location: Milford, PA

Subject: RE: Going East soon

Me to, Sharkey. OOPS !!! Just noticed I'm 6 or more months late.

Edited by Bob Mahon 2014-01-03 7:18 PM

sharkey

Posted 2014-01-04 5:33 PM (#68935 - in reply to #64246)

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Subject: RE: Going East soon

Bob and Smiley:
Thanks for the invite. I am planning a trip again. I plan to drive all over looking at old Corvettes. I have always wanted one. This time I will follow the leads and stay in touch by e-mail.

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