Right coast meets left coast

[Teaticket]

Sunday August 8th I had the pleasure of meeting Stumptonian (Pete) as he was on a business trip in the area I grew up. We toured the Battleship Massachusetts (BB59) located in Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA. Sad to see how badly it needs some TLC. Had also a walk through of the submarine USS Lionfish. Also had a walkaround of a PT boat. We then drove to a couple of locations in the city to see a Sherman tank and a Pershing tank. After lunch on the New Bedford pier we visited the Fort Tabor ~ Fort Rodman Military Museum. It honors New Bedford residents that have served. (took a few pics of the WWI airplane models, how could I not?) Fort Rodman was erected during the Civil War to protect the harbor and the war ended before it was finished. Only 2 of the 3 planned tiers were completed. Ironically it was designed by Robert E. Lee. Sadly it is in disrepair and all locked up. Finally we crossed the river to my home town, Fairhaven, There we visited the Revolutionary Fort Phoenix. (sorry, no pics, DOH!) Off of Fairhaven is claimed the first naval victory over the British in the Rev War. A pair of sloops were captured. The British retaliated by taking the fort and burning down New Bedford.
We also found a memorial to New Bedford's WWI ace, Frank Baylies. As a kid I heard of Bayiles Square but never new what it was! We also went to the school Frank attended where there is a plaque outside the front door.

Here are a few photos I took of parts of out tour. Pete, please add any you got that I didn't.

First photo is of the pair of adventurers. I Peter (Teaticket) on the left, re-Pete (Stumptonian) on the right.

[camelbeagle]

Looks like a fun time and a great trip! Thanks for sharing!

[malachi]

stumptonian must have felt right at home on such an overcast day

Nice pics and glad you guys could see the sights!

Even I recognize the name of Frank Baylies from somewhere in my readings. Here's a good article by Jon Guttman, surely fodder for some teaticket scenarios:
An American Stork

[flash]

Well that looks like a grand day out, chaps !

Baylies' story:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Leaman_Baylies

[Mike George]

Thanks for the pictures and the walk thru.

[Flying Helmut]

Superb photos!
Particularly like those of the battlewagon.

Many thanks for posting them.

[Stumptonian]

Thanks, to Peter for a great day.
My pics are pretty much duplicates so I don't think I could add much - in fact I'll be copying a few of yours methinks.


It was good to meet in person at last - at least we have had Thursday Night Gaming to get to know each other outside of this website.

Actually I do have a few pics to post:



And these two where I got to see the actual plane I flew in the recent Battle Amongst the Clouds





Peter brought about 50 of his models for me to admire, and I must say, the photos he posts do not do them justice.