Da' U.S.S. Illinois Bell
Originally uploaded by When lost in.....
Possibly the most admired of the ships to bear the name U.S.S. Illinois......This bell is from the "fake" U.S.S. Illinois that was made for the 1893 World's Fair (Columbian Exposition) that was held in Chicago......
This replica ship lasted longer that the 3rd U.S.S. Illinois - which was scrapped during construction.....But was outlived by the first U.S.S. Illinois that was scrapped after 9 years in service - never in combat.......
The longest lasting U.S.S. Illinois sailed around the globe and visited many ports.....Serving mostly with the Naval Reserve and as a training vessel......Again, gaining no combat experience......After 50 years - this U.S.S. Illinois was also scrapped.....
But - It is a fact that no incarnation of the U.S.S. Illinois has ever been sunk by enemy fire.....
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