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Master and Commander
Posts: 1886
Location: Patterson, New York | Subject: USS Washington SSN 787
I found the ship's patch they show quite interesting:
https://pilotonline.com/news/military/local/fear-the-blackfish-uss-washington-creates-new-traditions-as-it/article_ab6edcf4-529f-5983-b719-c1f97aee38f7.html
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Plankowner
Posts: 9152
Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: USS Washington SSN 787
Patch has the Seattle skyline backed by Mt Rainier as seen from the north. Sub is covered in NW Indian graphics breeching like a Killer Whale.Dolphins are silver and gold with Port and Starboard running light eyes. All overlaying a map of the sate of Washington. In silhouette, in the green, is the battleship Washington from WW II. The two gold stars represent the two capital ships that bear the Washington name. Thing must be hell to stitch with all the colors and detail. Interesting the hull number matches the design number of the Boeing Dreamliner airplane, 787. Some lobbying went on for that.
Only thing missing is Vashon Island were I grew up. it sits in Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. It isn't on the state outline. It is a big island and take a lot of map space.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 715
Location: Conway, NH | Subject: RE: USS Washington SSN 787
You missed the ship of the line USS Washington in silhouette against Mt Rainier. |
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Plankowner
Posts: 9152
Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: USS Washington SSN 787
Didn't see that. must be the State Tall Ship, the Lady Washington.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Washington |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2974
Location: Liverpool, England | Subject: RE: USS Washington SSN 787
That is one impressive ships badge (patch). Kudos go to the people who designed it with all its relevant detail..
Pedro |
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