And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Broadside.
My dad used to tell me that in WWII, while in the navy, that the concussion from the big battleship guns would cause pencils to jump of a table six inches, and that's on another boat sailing nearby.
I can say from personal experience, and tinnitus to prove it, the 16's make a great WHUUUMMMMPPP. The smaller guns hurt more. Our 5"-38's once blew my helmet and headphones off and left this great ringing in my ears. Other Gunners had told me that the worst were the 3"-50's, a loud sharp crack that would split an ear drum. Ah yes, good days for sure. Summer camp with big ass guns.
I can say from personal experience, and tinnitus to prove it, the 16's make a great WHUUUMMMMPPP. The smaller guns hurt more. Our 5"-38's once blew my helmet and headphones off and left this great ringing in my ears. Other Gunners had told me that the worst were the 3"-50's, a loud sharp crack that would split an ear drum. Ah yes, good days for sure. Summer camp with big ass guns.
ReplyDeleteYou can see the ship kinda tilt to port as she unleashes her power. And check out the waves to port. An awesome sight c w!
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