Friday, June 20, 2008

USS Mohawk

We toured the USS Mohawk that is docked in Key West near Fort Zachary Taylor. The ship was about 3 weeks from becoming scrap metal when the current owners rescued her and began the restoration process. It is amazing to see all of the WWII artifacts and learn about life on a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter. The only money they have to use on the restoration is from tours and donations....check out their website, maybe you or a family member would like to help their cause.

The USS Mohawk

Big gun on the bow

One of the many artifacts on the ship

Barrel of TNT on a launcher

Menu for Christmas dinner, 1942

The war is over! Original letter from the Coast Guard Commander

Another view of the ship

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