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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Pampanito



I would love to check that out, but in these post 9/11 times, snooping around to
see cool things is hazardous to your freedom. I do have some good shots of the
Glomar Explorer, from the water side, when it used to be anchored there.

Jeff

Quoting Steven Mills <barycenter@earthlink.net>:

> >From: Jeff Post <jeffpost@rawbw.com>
> >
> > Actually, the Pampanito has been on exhibit near Fisherman's Warf since
> 1982,
> > long before before it was leased for the movie you are refering to. She has
> been
> > modified for static display, and was towed for use in the movie.
> > 
> 
> I should have known, but wasn't sure. I lived there '78 to '98. Do you
> live in SF or the Bay Area? If so, have you checked out the mothball
> fleet out in Suisun Bay?  There was a row of WW2 subs there at one time.
> I wonder if they're still there?
> 
> --Steve
>