#boston navy yard

[lonestarbattleship]

USS NEVADA (BB-36) at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts.

Painting by Ian Marshall, 1935

Library of Congress: 2021454849

[richwall101]

1906 - Boston - Massachusetts - The Charlestown Navy Yard (Decommissioned in 1974)

image by The Detroit Publishing Co

[amos-evans]

I hate (read, love) tiny historical mysteries that are only mysteries to me because anyone who cares already knows the answer and anyone who doesn't know doesn't care.

[opencommunion]

"As the U.S. government continues to provide Israel with both weapons and diplomatic cover — most recently, by voting against a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire, coincidentally also on December 11 — activists like DBNY see collective direct action as their best means of curbing the violence. They also describe their organizing as a direct response to solidarity requests from Palestinian labor unions urging workers around the world to halt the flow of weapons to Israel.

... Since September, DBNY has been taking the fight to Easy Aerial’s doorstep. Each week, activists with the group distribute flyers to the more than 11,000 people who work for over 450 businesses in the 300-acre complex, including art studios, food vendors and entertainment companies. The flyers in English and Spanish provide background on Easy Aerial, Crye Precision and the Brooklyn Navy Yard itself .... In addition to the weekly flyering, DBNY has organized demonstrations to coincide with the corporation’s board meetings and public events. Activists have also been directly petitioning the corporation’s executives, board members and staff, demanding they evict Easy Aerial and Crye Precision from the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

While the response from the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation to DBNY has been official silence paired with harassment from hired security — including drone surveillance — the response from workers has been 'overwhelmingly positive,' according to the activists. 'Most of them have been shocked and disgusted to learn that they work alongside war criminals.'

... Ultimately, DBNY hopes to replicate the recent successes of other activists targeting weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli military. Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Boston, for example, was able to force the closure of Elbit Systems’s offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in August, following a year of demonstrations, as reported by Cambridge Day.

According to DBNY, until the Brooklyn Navy Yard ceases to host businesses trading in 'blood money' from targeting people in Gaza and the United States alike, all New Yorkers and visitors should boycott the complex. To that end, the activists have created a petition demanding the eviction of Easy Aerial and Crye Precision, as well as pledging a boycott until that time.

'We also urge all tenants and workers to take autonomous actions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and by joining our campaign to disrupt, strike and boycott all genocide profiteers,' said the DBNY spokesperson."

Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard: IG, Linktree Resources for locating genocide profiteers near you ACT UP Civil Disobedience Guide Small Group Direct Action Advice

[salantami]

Michael Alfano

A sculptor for over twenty years, Michael Alfano creates fine art bronzes, portraits, and monumental works that are figurative-based and evocative.

Charlestown Navy Yard, along the Boston Harborwalk from the U.S.S. Constitution to Menino Park at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

[americandriftwood]

Boston Navy Ship Yard, circa. 1900

[lost-boy-into-the-upper-heavenly]

The first known picture of the Star Spangled Banner Flag was taken in 1873 at the Boston Navy Yard. The flag was spread out and hung from third story windows for the picture that went into a book about the history of American flags written by Admiral George Preble called "History of the Flag of the United States of America".

[rockyp77mk3]

USS Constitution undergoing repairs in dry dock at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston on September 28, 1992.

[murderballadeer]

boston update: i got a nosebleed at the navy yard :(

[maritamorgado]

Jeffrey Dean Morgan tonight on set filming Dead City at Charlestown Navy Yard Park in Boston, MA

Credits to (@hxb8bjjyf6) on Twitter/X

[victusinveritas]

The USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides), the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat,* and a U.S. submarine, in 1916.

This photo was taken by Leslie Jones, the long-time photographer for the Boston Herald-Traveler. The caption reads: “Old and new at Boston Navy Yard, latest class submarine alongside Old Ironsides on Navy Day 1916.” Boston Public Library Collection.

* Launched in 1797, the Constitution is still afloat and still crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy sailors. It is berthed at the former Charleston Navy Yard, Boston and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.

[lonestarbattleship]

"RMS Aquitania being overhauled in dry dock at Boston Navy Yard, Massachusetts."

Photographed on September 4, 1942.

NARA: 38329773

[redarmyscreaming]

USS Utah BB-31 in Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston - 1923

Note barge laden with 12” & 5” projectiles for her 12”/45 and 5”/51 guns

Also of note is the 3”/50 AA gun on top of the crane and the rear turret configuration, this unique rear turret arrangement was used on the USN Delaware and Florida Class Battleships.

USS Utah would serve for eight more years as an active battleship before being demilitarized and converted into a training & target ship in 1931 in accordance with the terms of the London Naval Treaty.

Utah was moored in Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, and in the first minutes of the Japanese attack was hit by two torpedoes, which caused serious flooding. Utah quickly rolled over and sank; 58 crew were killed, but the vast majority were able to escape. The wreck remains in Pearl Harbor, and in 1972, a memorial was erected near the ship.

Boston Public Library Collection - Leslie Jones Photographer

[preblesboys]

”The Captain’s Wife”

How some of Preble’s Boys met their brides.

Isaac Hull married Ann Hart after the capture of the Guerriere during the War of 1812. It is quite possible that they met at the numerous balls after his victory in battle. When Isaac Hull brought his new wife to the Boston Navy Yard, William Bainbridge’s own wife Susan Bainbridge was still living in the commandant’s house so the Hulls had to find lodging elsewhere. Ann Hull and Susan Bainbridge hated each other on sight and never wasted an opportunity to make catty remarks to one another.

Charles Stewart was told by a fortune teller many years before the War that he would marry “the Belle of Boston”. When he was fitting out the Constellation in Washington, Stewart was trying to woo Miss Virginia Mayo who ultimately married Winfield Scott later on. Sent to Boston to take command of the Constitution did Charles Stewart meet Delia Tudor in the summer of 1813 and both married in November the same year. Before Stewart left for sea, Delia asked her new husband to bring back a British frigate and Stewart replied he’d “bring back two.” Though he defeated two, he only managed to bring back the HMS Cyane

David Porter saw a young girl while visiting Commodore Thomas Tingey at the Washington Navy Yard and instantly fell in lust. (Trust me, it definitely was.) Thomas Tingey wanted nothing to do with this nonsense so he sent his friend’s daughter back home to Chester Pennsylvania which Porter followed her. There was a short courtship and finally Porter decided to ask permission to marry Evalina Anderson. When he went to her home, he was greeted by Evalina’s brother Thomas who objected to the proposal stating “no naval officer would be connected to this family.” David Porter countered with a threat to throw the brother out the window for standing in the way between him and his future bride. The father William Anderson who was in the next room listening to the whole interaction intervened and said if his daughter still felt the same way towards the young officer in a year, he would have no objections to it.

After Stephen Decatur’s fame in the Mediterranean, he was captain of the frigate Congress and a passenger of his was the Tunisian ambassador Sidi Solimar. The cargo consisted of fine silks, incense, gold, silver and ivory as gifts for the president Thomas Jefferson. The Congress dropped anchor off Olde Point Virginia and Luke Wheeler the mayor of Norfolk came on board to greet the captain. James Barron invited Stephen Decatur to stay with him at his home called “Little England” which Decatur agreed to. The Congress was still anchored in the harbor when a small group of people heard there were exotic curiosities in the Captain’s cabin and among the crowd was Susan Wheeler the mayor’s daughter. She saw a watercolor miniature of Stephen Decatur and was instantly smitten. The Tunisian ambassador and Stephen Decatur dined at mayor Wheeler’s home and at the dinner table, there was a mutual attraction between Stephen and Susan. There is something worth noting that did affect Stephen Decatur’s and James Barron’s relationship after this. After Decatur met Susan, he was conveniently assigned to be the gunboat flotilla commander in Norfolk for a short period. After that duty was over, Decatur found any reason and excuse to visit the city. One day James Barron was walking the street when he saw Decatur and a few associates who commented on Decatur’s frequent appearance in Norfolk suggesting a lady must be involved. Barron oblivious to Decatur’s courtship to Miss Susan Wheeler scolded the teasers saying “Decatur could have no romantic interest in Norfolk for it lay elsewhere.” At one point Stephen Decatur did have a sweetheart in Philadelphia but he must have forgotten when he met Susan Wheeler. Decatur was throughly embarrassed by Barron’s comment and that was the beginning of the icy relationship between the two men.

[ivo2024]

USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. Leslie Jones. May 12, 1931.

https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:5q47rs80g

[laurentrvls]

Philadelphia, PA Part 2

So my dad and I get off in Philly and book an Uber to take us to Angelo's Pizzaria. We are not big fans of Barstool but my dad pointed out that this place had Dave's highest rating in Philly. We weren't even planning to get the pizza we wanted a Philly Cheesesteak that was also highly rated by visitors and locals alike.

We were mesmerized by the narrow streets and rows and rows of apartments and houses. We have been to many major cities but this was very different from neighboring major cities like New York or Boston.

Should also mention that we were there the Thursday and Friday before Superbowl where the Eagles were going against the Chiefs. Police were setting up barricades and taping off areas. Our uber driver said it was just typical for the city because they really like to party.

We were dropped off at Angelo's and placed our order. A philly Cheesesteak with onions, peppers and sliced cooper cheese (not cheese whiz) and a Trenton Pizza- Mozzerella, EVOO, oregano, pecorino romano, and dolloped w/ fresh ground tomatoes.

We hung out for about ten minutes before we got a text that our pizza was ready. It was take out only so we picked up our food and waited for an uber. Since it was cold out and the pizza was thin crust we decided to grab a bite while standing outside- great idea because by the time we got to the hotel and had a second slice the cheese pull was gone.

The pizza was amazing and I have had a lot of pizza. Crispy, gooey and with all the right flavors. We finished our slice as the Uber pulled up to Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard.

If you are going to s sport event or a concert at any of Phillies sport complexes this hotel is as good as it gets. we could see all 3 stadiums from our hotel window.

We quickly dropped our bags praying that the cheesesteak had not gotten cold. luckily they wrapped it in foil and then I had placed it in my backpack for safe keeping.

We opened it as I warned my dad not to take a bite before I got a picture. Low and behold!

This guys was an amazing sandwich. Weeks later I still think about this place. I scarfed my half of the sub down in about four minutes. Everything, the bread- crispy, never got soggy with all that cheese and grease. The cheese- Sharp cheddar that melted beautifully between layers of steak and onions and pepper and obviously the steak- it was so tender and not chewy at all. OOOF i loved this thing I would go back to Philly for this place alone.

We ate as fast as we could so we would still have time to get ready for before the game. Luckily we were not going to the game hungry!