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From: rupp@cod.nosc.mil (William L. Rupp)
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Subject: Re: Accidental Turret Explosions
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Date: 25 Apr 89 03:20:35 GMT
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From: rupp@cod.nosc.mil (William L. Rupp)

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I recall visiting the U.S.S. Los Angeles, a Baltimore class heavy
cruiser, in Los Angeles harbor in 1951.  She had just been taken
out of mothballs and was soon to sail for Korea.  My fellow Cub Scouts
and I got to tour the ship and were allowed to stick our heads into
an 8" gun turret.  It was *very* crowded and *very* dark in there; 
I remember there being only faint red lighting, as in a photographic dark
room.  One would not want to have to get out of such a turret in a
hurry.    

Bill
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