Re: Packard-powered Navy Ocean Minesweepers

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/6/25 8:58:22

Gusha, interesting how photos get around and information changes. That photo you posted from cox.net appears to be the same one that Mr. Neal published in his book, and claims is from his personal collection. However the caption has been altered - the original caption states that it's the 900 hp version of the 1700 (2D-1700) of which only one was ever built.

Mal, thanks for digging up that video - most interesting. Made me remember the loss of the Windjammer Cruises' Fantome in the Caribbean in Hurricane Mitch. A good book on it is around, but Google Fantome is you're curious - sad story.