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Oldest navy steamship used in WWII?
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BobC
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This is the story of the largest side wheel steamer that was commissioned for service on the great lakes in 1909 as a overnight passenger ferry and converted by the navy for training purpose in 1942
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wolverine_(IX-64)#
The details about the steam engine are pretty amazing.
Bob
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wolverine_(IX-64)#
The details about the steam engine are pretty amazing.
Bob
Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
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Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
3PSI gauge
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Interesting. Wondering if the hull was riveted or welded? In 1909 when she was built welding was just getting started. Really didn't get going until after WW I. Amazing engineering back then0
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