Mothball fleet, Suisun Bay, California

o f f s e t says:

Wow, these are fascinating photographs. I never knew there were so many abandoned military areas there.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Kel Patolog says:

God, they actually let them sit there and rust?

Seems like a waste...
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

ryancr says:

See this article.

"... regular painting of these ships' exteriors above the waterline has been discontinued, as this was deemed mainly cosmetic and a waste of labor and money.

That means a ship can appear over the hill on the outside, yet perfectly serviceable on the inside ... "

cutangus says:

How many sailors spent his lives aboard taking care of his ship; they are now silent in his retirement.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

SPAUDO2007    says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AQUELLOS MAGNÍFICOS NAVIOS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!


Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

SD9043MAC says:

The 2 warships on the right are Belknap Class Cruisers. Most of the class ended up at Suisun Bay. It looks like only the USS Sterett will survive of this class.
Posted 15 hours ago. ( permalink )