Save the ARTSHIP
a.k.a.  TS Golden Bear II; a.k.a.  USS Crescent City
a.k.a. - Del Orleans
APA Historical Preservation Project
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ArtShip had been scheduled for scrapping after the owner run out of operating funds. A reprieve for the Historic Guadacanal WWII Warship was realized when a Judge interruped the scrapping proceedure until lawyers can hash out its historic significance. San Francisco Chronicle 6-15-04
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History       War Diary   Foundation
Triumphant Return
from layup in Suisuin Bay - 1999
Artship Anchors Oakland Waterfront - 2001
Listed in Oakland's Location Gallery 
Co-Sponsors Poets for Peace Readings
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Would it be less expensive to keep her?
She is in good touring condition,
see Photos Below


Painting by Dan Fontes

The PCB problem will take years to
establish 
an inexpensive scrapping process.
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The Bridge as she appears today
Hatch Ways....................................Passage Ways.........................................Medical Cabin
     

Ships controls

Life boats

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