jc052685 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have not made it down to galveston or crystal beach after Ike yet. I would have to say I am among most that did not quite realize just how bad it still it. These are from another local forum, Idid not take these. This is from Sea Wolf Park. NO, It did not lean before!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopick Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 That's nasty bad... but at least they are above sea level (unlike New Orleans)... so the water actually drained. That pic of the huge ship run aground is nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 That's nasty bad... but at least they are above sea level (unlike New Orleans)... so the water actually drained. That pic of the huge ship run aground is nuts! yeah, New Orleans...kinda like living near a volcano and you home gets burnt away..... The battle ship is suposed to be on ground. It is a display at a park. You pay like $5 and can go walk all through it. Well, at least you could. most likely not right now. I wonder how they will fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeZ Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Actually, Galveston is sinking at 1"/yr. If it is above sea level it ain't by much. As I recall there was only 1 house on Crystal Beach left standing only because it was build to new standards. If any good is to come from this, it is the rebuilding effort that will meet new code. Other than the Tourist trade and UTMB they really don't have much and hardly any one that has money lives on the island. Maybe this will spur new residents. I wish them all the luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netrix Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wow what city are those pictures from? Also what ship is that, it looks like a retired Navy ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_furious Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The battle ship is suposed to be on ground. It is a display at a park. You pay like $5 and can go walk all through it. Well, at least you could. most likely not right now. I wonder how they will fix it? That's the U.S.S. Stewart. It's a destroyer escort, actually, one of only 3 left in existence. Battleships are much, much larger. And yes, she was beached level on dry ground with landfill up close to the waterline, the tides during the storm washed out the landfill around her. Thankfully, the Cavalla next to her was shielded by the slip that she's in, also filled in with landfill. Both vessels have been poorly cared for over the years and are struggling as museums. They need all the help they can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's the U.S.S. Stewart. It's a destroyer escort, actually, one of only 3 left in existence. Battleships are much, much larger. And yes, she was beached level on dry ground with landfill up close to the waterline, the tides during the storm washed out the landfill around her. Thankfully, the Cavalla next to her was shielded by the slip that she's in, also filled in with landfill. Both vessels have been poorly cared for over the years and are struggling as museums. They need all the help they can get. Yes, they couldd realy use some tlc. I have not been there in years. They are very fond parts of my earlier years. I really would like to go back soon so I hope they get fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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