I know we're mostly about SOSUS, subs, reminiscing, etc. But this sad Navy news caught my eye.
"WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The aircraft carrier USS Forrestal, out of service for 20 years, is being sold to a Brownsville, Texas, scrap company for a penny, the Navy says."
Many of us were on watch when the 1967 fire claimed 134 men. Seems somehow a bit disloyal, but I know every ship can't be saved But ONE CENT? One cent!!! I suspect some crooked millionaire politicians made out BIG on this deal.
The "Q" in Argentia was dedicated as the "Strain Memorial Hall" after one of those lost in USS Forrestal. This was in the 1972 timeframe. I can't remember his rate or full name. He was most likely an aviation rate and NAVSTA personnel. If I remember right he was married to a Newfoundlander.