Brahehus
This ruin is a wellknown landmark to
motorists travelling between Stockholm, Sweden and the continent.
In the foreground runs the motorway E4, in the background below a precipice lies the Vätternlake, the second largest lake in Sweden. The castle Brahehus was built by a member of the Swedish noble family Brahe around 1650 but burnt down
already in 1708
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.....
