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Name This AE...186 - 1/2/2009 10:48:23 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/2/2009 10:51:35 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/2/2009 11:10:22 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 12:13:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.

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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 12:29:12 AM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 12:30:25 AM   
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ORIGINAL: RevRick

I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.


It does look like the Hornet has moved for some time, perhaps the picture was taken after the towline broke?

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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 2:42:14 AM   
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ORIGINAL: RevRick

I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.


Wow..I thought your were making all that up, but now that I look closely I can see the line hanging from the bow.

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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 3:13:30 AM   
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I believe the Hornet had the shortest commission of a USN carrier.  She was barely 1 yr in commission when she was lost.

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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 5:45:05 AM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 12:53:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Think that the tow has parted, and the Northampton has come about. Hornet still appears to have a-little way on, and is very heavy in the water ( must have a-lot of water shipped).

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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 1:45:15 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 2:46:51 PM   
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Think that the tow has parted, and the Northampton has come about. Hornet still appears to have a-little way on, and is very heavy in the water ( must have a-lot of water shipped).


Don't think she is that heavy in the water... Just listing..
Now, THIS ship is heavy in the water...






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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 4:11:09 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/3/2009 5:01:43 PM   
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RE: Name This AE...186 - 1/4/2009 1:06:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		USS Hornet. it is

Santa Cruz, it is

USS Northampton, it is

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