Little Petra
Originally uploaded by Megwam
U.S.S. Illinois Bell
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.....
Lisboa 09 07 - Atores na Rua Augusta promovendo o Museu da Água | Some actors in Augusta Street promoting the Water Museum of Lisbon [candid video]
Fort Apache Cemetery, White Mountain Apache Reservation, Fort Apache, Arizona
Fort Apache Cemetery, White Mountain Apache Reservation, Fort Apache, Arizona
Originally uploaded by The Nite Tripper
This is a photograph of the grave of the wife of an Indian scout in the Fort Apache Cemetery located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Northeastern Arizona. The cemetery was originally planned as the burial ground for U.S. Cavalrymen, their families, Indian scouts, their families and civilians working at nearby Fort Apache. The U.S. Army operated Fort Apache from 1869 until 1922. After it closed, the U.S. Government disinterred all of the white burials and relocated them to New Mexico, leaving the Native American burials in tact. The cemetery is badly overgrown but is still in use today.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
LinkWithin
