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Title: Happy birthday, Drum!
Post by: Lance Dean on May 12, 2008, 10:37:02 PM

My wife just brought to my attention that the Drum was launched 67 years ago today.   :D

Title: Re: Happy birthday, Drum!
Post by: Tom Bowser on May 13, 2008, 05:51:16 PM

Yes you are right but we consider her birthday as 1 nov, commisioning day
Tom Bowser

Title: Re: Happy birthday, Drum!
Post by: Lance Dean on May 13, 2008, 06:00:43 PM

LOL oops.

Title: Re: Happy birthday, Drum!
Post by: Fred Tannenbaum on May 14, 2008, 07:12:41 AM

Personally, I consider the Silversides' launching day just as important as her commissioning day, where her "birthday" is concerned. Launching is the first time a vessel is ceremonially named and tastes her element (water). It was a beautiful August day in Northern California when Christian Brothers champagne was splashed across her prow and she proudly slid into the brackish waters of the Napa River with nary a ripple. The photos of her before and after launching that day, in pristine paint, are just gorgeous, even in black and white.