Travis:
No, its a St. Louis Cardinals cap. And THEY rock!
JP:
I lost the bid to some preservation society that said they would provide berthing, maintenance, tours and ideal weather. I couldn't beat that offer.
TOX:
I've never had a full beard. I did have a goatee once, a long time ago.
Trep:
The armor belt around the "Citadel" (conning tower), was THICK. Inside, there was only room for three people, one of whom drove the boat. It was designed to withstand a direct hit from a sixteen-inch shell. 'course you'd be deaf from the impact, but THAT'S where I'd want to be stationed.
INTERESTING FACT:
The 1930's-era computer on board the New Jersey-class BB's (this was the Missouri), could factor in speed, wind, the ships roll, heave and pitch, the humidity and air temperature, and fire a round that weighs as much as a Volkswagen beetle 25 MILES and hit within 50 yards of the desired point of impact. In a volley of 100 rounds, the ship could stand 25 miles off the coast of Oahu and drop every single round into Aloha Stadium (where the NFL Pro Bowl is played).
And that's 1930's era technology!!!
