San Francisco Skyline from Aboard the USS Hornet

We visited the USS Hornet today, a retired U.S. navy aircraft carrier permanently moored in Alameda. Alameda was at one time a very busy Naval Air Station until it was closed in 1997. Redevelopment of the vast property seems to be stalled. Perhaps eventually homeowners will be able to enjoy this great view of the City across the Bay. When we came out onto the deck at the end of our tour, the city was completely obscured by fog.

Visiting on a drizzly midweek day was perfect timing as we had the ship almost to ourselves. It is chock full of interesting exhibits about not only life on a ship, but many of the other Essex class warships. We were guided through the engine room, mess halls and sick bay by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable docent

The Hornet participated in important battles including the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway and recovered the Apollo 11 crew and capsule. She was in service from 1943 to 1970.

www.uss-hornet.org/

Taken in: United States / California / Alameda / Alameda Point (show map)

Taken on: March 20, 2013

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365: the 2013 edition

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Day 79

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, f/4.0, 1/400 sec, 105mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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