We had a special tour of 45 people who went through the USC Naval ROTC program today.
Some were retired, some were active duty, and all had a good time.
Only about half of them wanted to see the Engineering spaces and the Radio areas, so we broke them into three groups of seven, and rotated the groups through the Comm Center on the main Deck, the Transmitter Room down on Broadway, and the Aft Main/Secondary Plot, which is where the Ford Mark-8 and Mark-1 Fire Control Rangerkeepers (computers), and the Stable Elements are located.
Last week we had a group from a local radio club do the same special tour, and if interest keeps up, it *might* get added to the list of "Special Tours" that are offered.
No "official" word on it yet, but we're hoping.
Tomorrow (Sunday) we're giving the same tour to a VIP, a Radioman who served on the USS Missouri during WWII, and since there's only going to be him, myself, and another tour guide, I'm taking my camera!
It was just too busy today and last Saturday for me to be taking any pictures, but tomorrow will be different.
The Aft Main/Secondary Plot is pretty unique, as they took special care of it during storage in the reserve fleet. The paint inside the spaces looks fresh, the floors are super clean, and it's amazingly well preserved.
I'm going to go charge my camera batteries now and get things set out on the dining table so it'll be "In My Face" tomorrow morning. I really want to get some pictures!
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Looking forward to the pics!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately he didn't make it down to the ship.
ReplyDeleteHis friend that drives him around is out of town, so no ride.
We've contacted him and asked him to let us know what day and time he'll be aboard the next time, and we will make sure he gets the full "radio" tour.