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Museum Submarine Discussion / Re: USS Marlin Shore Power

« on: September 23, 2016, 10:48:42 PM »

Well it has been a while! Freedom Park HAS reopened this year and we even had a Marlin reunion today! http://www.wowt.com/content/news/Navy-vets-visit-Omaha-for-a-look-into-history-394579781.html Regarding the electrical power. The boat actually had two seperate systems. The majority of lighting feeders and some smaller equipment (all the equipment we need) is run off of 120V 3 phase! This is accomplished the same way it is done on the Hazard, through the use of three transformers in a wye. Now its just a matter of getting the city to foot the bill!

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Re: USS Marlin Shore Power

« on: June 04, 2015, 08:27:56 PM »

Karen,

That would be great! I have been aboard and after looking heavily at the blueprints, I do believe it is 3 phase 120. It is just a little too bizarre that the colors match that of a NEC Split phase system. Marlin, being a 50's boat, was unique from most of the boats posted on this page in that she had a bonefied AC shore power connection that leads right into her distribution boards. She has not been lit through her own panels in many years. Navy inspection is coming on Saturday! Wish us luck!

Pete

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Museum Submarine Discussion / USS Marlin Shore Power

« on: June 03, 2015, 11:01:59 PM »

Howdy all-
We at Freedom Park are trying to restore shore power to the USS Marlin but are having a tough time understanding how it is wired. We have the manuals but they do not once reference a voltage in regards to the shore power input. That is another interesting element- the sub has a real shore power connection that feeds an AC switch board- while underway it is driven by a MG set. What is intersting is that prior to Bill Lee passing, he was convinced that the boat ran off a 3 phase 120 volt system by linking three transformers together. When I open the box however and examine the blue prints, the wires are color coded as black, white, and red; which to me indicates a split phase 240 system (120v phase to neutral). Has anyone got any ideas or seen something odd like this? To me it is looking more like a 240 system and that Bill was incorrect.

Peter

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Re: Bill Lee (aka "Viejo") has gone on eternal patrol

« on: December 11, 2012, 06:28:44 PM »

I first met Bill three years ago when I first began to work at Freedom Park. Bill was the type of guy who would teach you anything you wanted to know and was always willing to lend a hand. I learned a lot from him over the short period I got to know him. I will forever be grateful for the life lessons about everything from business to history to engineering. He worked hard at creating a good trusting work environment and did a lot for the museum community here in Omaha. God speed Bill. It was a pleasure to know you.

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New Member Introductions / USS Hazard/USS Marlin Hello!

« on: October 26, 2012, 05:16:18 PM »

Good Afternoon All!

My name is Peter and I work on the USS Hazard and USS Marlin in Omaha NE! I recently discovered this page through our site manager who recomended it as a place to discuss needs/ sources for parts for ongoing restoration! Right now, I am heading up  the restoration of the USS Hazard's radio room to original war time configuration and operation capabilities (the day I can find and aquire all the parts, we will be up on the air!) Any do a radio restoration yet? Anyone have any Navy tubes they need to find a good home? Let me know! Or, if you have questions about the Worlds most landlocked warships, let me know!

73s

Pete