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Museum Submarine Discussion / USS Razorback has a heartbeat!

« on: April 12, 2013, 04:06:40 PM »

Guys,
I wanted to let everyone know that for the first time since we got the boat back in 2002, we made three successful start-ups and runs on the number one today.  The Razorback crewmember's assoc was in town for their annual work week.  Those guys and the AIMM staff have put so many hours and blood, sweat, and tears into that thing.  Wanted to give a thanks too to the guys at Silversides for their input and suggestions.  We had to overcome some serious proplems, so thanks there.  There is video posted to the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum Facebook page for anyone that wants to see some smoke. You can also check the museum blog located at: www.aimm.museum.   

I'll try to embed some video into a future post.

Michael Hopper
AIMM Curator

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Fairbanks 38D

« on: March 04, 2013, 12:21:06 PM »

We are, once again, gearing up for an attempt at a start-up on number one.  One of our former throttlemen asked if we had everything we need for hand cranking the engine.  This was news to us.  Not sure any of us realized there was a procedure for hand cranking one of those big boys.  Has anyone else ever heard of this being done?

Michael 

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New Member Introductions / Reporting In

« on: March 01, 2013, 06:14:07 PM »

Hello All,
My name is Michael Hopper.  I am the Curator/Collection Manager for the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum; home of USS Razorback.  Just wanted to let everyone know that there is now an AIMM representative on the forum.  I hope to be fairly active on the boards (time permitting).  Hope to post updates regarding current activity of the museum and any restoration projects we have going on.  Hit me up if any of you need to.

Michael

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USS Razorback (SS-394) / Reporting In

« on: March 01, 2013, 03:24:50 PM »

Hello All,
My name is Michael Hopper.  I am the Curator/Collection Manager for the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum; home of USS Razorback.  Just wanted to let everyone know that there is now an AIMM representative on the forum.  Hit me up if any of you need to.

Michael