The very memorable Family and Friends Cruise on the USS Shiloh, CG67, gave me a great opportunity for many photos about the operation and crew of the ship. Some, such as our San Diego skyline which is/was under construction, as well as the Coronado Bay Bridge from which Caltrans removed the toll last week, received ample attention since the various angles and vistas presented to me were unusual.
Thanks to my sponsors the CMC, to the Captain and XO for their splendid hospitality. Thank you!
Date(s): June 29th. Album by Heinz. Photos by Heinz. 1 - 36 of 85 Total.
1 Ship's Crest (Photo courtesy of US Navy)
2 Welcome and safety brief by Captain Dewes, the Commanding Officer
3 The families and friends along with the over 300 crew, brought the ships occupancy to about 1000.
4 Starting up the engines
5 Still moored at pier 13, noting the awards the Shiloh has received.
6 Pier 13, shared with the USS Boxer.
7 Captain Dewes
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9 The Captain with the Harbor Pilot, who talks to the tugboats in an unintelligible language ...
10 ... which are maneuvering the Shiloh away from the dock
11 A quick "conference" with the Officer of the Deck and the Executive Officer.
12 The USS Boxer with a Harrier on deck.
13 We cleared the pier, the USS Boxer and are starting to move forward.
14 The anchors are prepared so they could be deployed in case of an emergency while in the channel.
15 The deck got crowded at times
16 Coronado Bay Bridge in the distance
17 The course is plotted
18 Spotters aim at landmarks noting the bearing ...
19 ... and announce them to the bridge ...
20 ... this is a continuous process to adjust the course as plotted ...
21 ... while in the channel within the San Diego Bay ...
22 ... until we reach the open ocean
23 The radar shows our position and the forward looking obstacles ..
24 such as the Point Loma peninsula and North Island as well as any ships etc..
25 The (near forward looking) OOD has command of the bridge, giving the Captain (In background) an opportunity to tend to other resposibilities.
26 This is the steering console where navigational commands are executed....
27 Communication devices on the Bridge.
28 Sitting in the Captain's chair
29 XO on left CMC right foreground
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31 Getting refreshed in the CPO mess ....
32 Gracie at the wheel of the Shiloh with her husband, the XO of the ship.
33 I also had a photo op at the wheel.
34 In the Pilot house with the XO, the Captain and the CMC
