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iseemooi says:

Holy crap! you guys made it!

That is awesome. Congratulations! Really nice pictures. Can't wait to see more.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

B. Jaber Photo says:

Sweet, Jon! This is great stuff
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

_mpd_ says:

Nice stuff as usual, but FYI -- you have this in a "Best Seen Large" set and large sizes is disabled?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

Yeah. I only leave large images open to contacts. I just added you so you can see them now.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

_mpd_ says:

Cool ... keep up the exploring!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

army.arch says:

Can't believe you got on here! These are great.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Espressobuzz says:

Why is this ship no longer used?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Excellent question Espressobuzz. The answer is likely because it's a steam ship. There is not much interest in steam technology for cruise ships any longer, largely because of the potential for explosions/accidents/pandemonium.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Espressobuzz says:

Personally, those are the reasons I'd ever go on a cruise.

I'd be totally bored on a regular cruise.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

howja get in there?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Espressobuzz says:

Magical powers.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

...

;)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

savethessunitedstates says:

Hello Jon excellent photo's!

I wanted to make you aware that the SSI was recently sold and is to leave the US under tow to be scrapped in India- I might add illegally by NCL- Here is the information on this important piece of US maritime History.
One of the United States last 2 Trans Atlantic Ships one the SS INDEPENDENCE/OCEANIC- the other The SS UNITED STATES- are both owned by NCL/Star Cruise Line.

The reason I am emailing you is the SS INDEPENDENCE/OCEANIC is currently at Mare Island, is to be removed from there in the next 2 weeks- possibly sooner to go to India- NCL says she "Will be reused as a Casino Ship"- This information was given to a group I belong to online- I can give you the name- but do not want it published is this will jeopardize our bid to save the other ship the SS UNITED STATES.
The information could be confirmed through the US Coast Guard- as they have to know when a (dead ship)- one that has to towed- will have a clear channel to be removed.

They do not have casino ships in India- she is going there to be scrapped- thus it will be illegal as she currently full of toxic asbestos- and the Basil Convention prohibits ships to leave a country without the prior removal of said waste. NCL/STAR has done this with the famous SS NORWAY/BLUE LADY- she has been illegally removed from the US, Germany and Malaysia and has broken many international laws and is currently being scrapped without the Courts of India's approval.

The workers of Alang do not have the proper safety equipment- and are without the basic necessities- shoes, gloves etc... They pull asbestos and other toxic chemicals into the open and drop them onto the beach.

The SS INDEPENDENCE is a very historic ship in her own rite- not to be compared to the SS UNITED STATES- she has taken numerous celebrities and royalty across the Atlantic.

Here is a website that has a lot of excellent information on the SS INDEPENDENCE, SS UNITED STATES, SS NORWAY-as well as what NCL has been getting away with- www.ssmaritime.com

It would be nice to get this Historic ship saved and keep her in the US where she belongs.

THIS IS TO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK COMING UP FEBRUARY 7 2008. If anyone is interested in stopping this contact everyone you know- email me for contacts.

Best Regards,

Erik James

ejames70@hotmail.com
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

u. r. trippin.
if i go to pier 70 tomorrow and i see da ship, i know you lyin'

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

yep. u lyin'
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Neuköln says:

Jon, if you could stand me the privilege, I'd appreciate being added as a contact to be able to view the larges, too.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

Absolutely! I just ask that everyone who becomes a contact of mine promise not to use the high-res images for any profit or claim that it is their photo. Other than that. Welcome to the world of high-def :-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

this ship is gone now. to india.

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bounty4117 says:

I've been following, and been partially obsessed with the Indy, for the last five years ever since I saw it tied up at Mare Island and recognized it from a cruise I went on when I was a kid back in '96 with my parents. I've been hoping a long time to somehow be able to get a look inside the ship and i'm incredibly grateful that you were able to take these and share with us. I'd love to see the large versions if you'd permit? Thanks again...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

Full image access granted, Bounty 4117!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Neuköln says:

thanks, Jon - indeed, wouldn't dream of using your images 8in any way* without your permission. enjoying the greater res very much.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

taho1 says:

Jon, Id also be very greatfull for access to the full images.
The time I lived on this ship was a such a great time in my life.
Your photos have brought back some very profound fond memories. As sad as it is,it would be fascinating to have its deconstruction documented.
The video and images of the ships at the breakers from the film Manufactured Landscapes comes to mind.
I have a few really nice prints of the ship taken at the time of its 1000 voyage with American Hawaii Cruises given to me by one of the ships photographers who was a friend at the time.
I'll try and get some good scans and post them up.
I used to think about how if I was a millionaire I would buy the ship and worry about it later.
Where have all the eccentric millionaires and billionaires gone anyway? Theres never one around when you need one.
Such a shame.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

You were just added to my contact list, taho1, so now you can view the full-size images. I can't wait to see those scans you plan on making!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

taho1 says:

Many thanks!
I was happy with the pics before now Im ecstatic.
Didnt realize what I was missing.
I will cherish these.
I'll work on those scans and get them up ASAP.
If youre ever on Oahu let me know. I owe you a beer.
bounty4117 ,I might have been your waiter.
And I thought I was a kid back in 96. lol
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

showbuff says:

Hi Jon.....I'm new to this site since I got the original San Francisco Chronicle article regarding the demise of the SSI. If viewing the large images involves more than just viewing as a "slideshow", could I too, be granted the access? Not sure how to reach you other than this "comment" box. Thanks, Tom
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

Hi Tom, You should now have access. Just click on the magnifying glass above the photo to view the biggies.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Neuköln says:

that'll be this article, then.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

I take it back! It's at Dubai!

Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

elsquared936201 says:

Hi TunnelBug -
These photos are absolutely beautiful! Would you mind adding me to your contacts list? I would LOVE to see the high quality versions. Thanks very much for your time.
Larry
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

me too TunnelBug

oh, and bad news: It's at Alang. :(

Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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