A discussion of the technical details according to the official investigations into the incidentĬome aboard for a tour: Volunteer with us: National Museum of the Surface Navy: Become a Plank Owner: Donate: Find out about our veterans' programs: Feedback? Questions? 31 min Dispelling common rumors and misinformation Let's do it again some time!įor more information on the Turret II accident, please see the following videos: Privilege and a pleasure to have you on the podcast. Marty, Scott, and Lonnie - can't thank you enough for your willingness to share and your candor. While Marty and Scott have returned to their ship numerous times, 2023 was Lonnie's first trip back since he left in September 1989.Īfter the ceremony on the 19th, they kindly sat down to chat about memories - both the tough ones and some fun ones that demonstrate what life was like aboard the ship during her Cold War commissioning. They've lived with the memories ever since. Marty Palmiere, Scott Johnson, and Lonnie Cook (left to right in thumbnail photo) lived through the worst day in Battleship IOWA's history: April 19, 1989. Prepare for some colorful characters telling some completely cool stories - including some unique perspectives of the shakedown cruise - in this week's episode of Scuttlebutt!Ĭome aboard for a tour: Volunteer with us: National Museum of the Surface Navy: Become a Plank Owner: Donate: Find out about our veterans' programs: Feedback? Questions? 22 min They spent years preparing USS IOWA to rejoin the US Navy's active roster in the early 1980s, and along with Scott Williamson, were there when then-Vice President George HW Bush recommissioned her. In the second half of our conversation with them, they reminisce about seeing the trademark rooster tail behind the ship at 36 (yes, you read that right) knots, what it sounded like aboard at speeds that high, the feeling of pride to sail on this grand grey lady, and their gratitude at being able to return to the ship they love.Ĭome aboard for a tour: Volunteer with us: National Museum of the Surface Navy: Become a Plank Owner: Donate: Find out about our veterans' programs: Feedback? Questions? 19 min They spent years preparing USS IOWA to rejoin the US Navy's active roster in the early 1980s, were there when then-Vice President George HW Bush recommissioned her, and along with Scott Williamson, took her back to sea. What's it like to go aboard a ship that's been closed up for nearly thirty years and help bring it back to life? Bob Lemmond and Marty Palmiere know.
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