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Big Nick Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm guessing this is how US military personnel based overseas get their cars transported to the USA for free? Where's the carrier sailing to/from? And what is with that misshapen F-18 on the bow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 With the economy in the toilet and cutbacks to the military budget, the navy has found itself having to moonlight to make ends meet, as a ferry service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) I'm guessing this is how US military personnel based overseas get their cars transported to the USA for free? Where's the carrier sailing to/from? And what is with that misshapen F-18 on the bow? Looks like the cars are coming from the USA. Do notice one thing in that picture tho, not a single rice'd out ride with a surfboard for a rear wing, that kinda ses something. Out of all them vehicles I would take what looks to be a white 1991 Dodge Stealth RT twin turbo it is next to the red nissan titan, do not see many of those around. Edited January 20, 2012 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom ordie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Back in the 60's when the dollar was worth more than the Yen ,like 76 to a buck we would bring back a hanger deck full of motorcyycles and stereo's and all kinds of goodies.From a Med cruise we would bring back Volkswagens that were bought for around $1000 and Mercedes that were bought for around $11,000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am pretty sure this is Photoshopped. The carrier in question is the USS Carl Vinson as it appeared in San Diego when its deck was being outfitted for the outdoor basketball game that was played on November 11 (Veterans Day, or National Metal Day if you like 11-11-11) between Michigan State and North Carolina. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USSVinsonByPhilKonstantin.jpg I have seen NO OTHER PHOTOS of it with cars on the deck and I understand the ship went to North Island after the game to prepare for its next Westpac cruise. The cars also make no sense as there is no protection on them. The cars look like they came from a shot of gridlock, probably Chicago as you can see a black Dodge Magnum with a "SOX" painted in its back window (as in White Sox). There appear to be a couple other "bling" rides as well. As for the F/A-18 on the front deck, that stripped down airframe I believe is used as a fire drill trainer or for crash drills. I've seen it used before on other Navy ships on the West Coast. If you notice there is a small crane parked next to it, perhaps used for hoisting it on the deck. Clever bit of photo manipulation, but clearly more BS here than a cattle pen after the herd has been shipped off to market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 It's real. There's a bunch of pics of it on navy.mil as well. It's the USS Ronald Reagan, btw. It may be a cheap way for the sailors to have their cars transported, but I wouldn't like to have my car on that deck at the open sea with all the salt water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
designfriemel Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am pretty sure this is Photoshopped. The carrier in question is the USS Carl Vinson as it appeared in San Diego when its deck was being outfitted for the outdoor basketball game that was played on November 11 (Veterans Day, or National Metal Day if you like 11-11-11) between Michigan State and North Carolina. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USSVinsonByPhilKonstantin.jpg I have seen NO OTHER PHOTOS of it with cars on the deck and I understand the ship went to North Island after the game to prepare for its next Westpac cruise. The cars also make no sense as there is no protection on them. The cars look like they came from a shot of gridlock, probably Chicago as you can see a black Dodge Magnum with a "SOX" painted in its back window (as in White Sox). There appear to be a couple other "bling" rides as well. As for the F/A-18 on the front deck, that stripped down airframe I believe is used as a fire drill trainer or for crash drills. I've seen it used before on other Navy ships on the West Coast. If you notice there is a small crane parked next to it, perhaps used for hoisting it on the deck. Clever bit of photo manipulation, but clearly more BS here than a cattle pen after the herd has been shipped off to market. Dude, why on earth should someone... whatever... just have a look here: http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=113260 120109-N-EE987-022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transports Sailors' vehicles while transiting the Pacific coast to Naval Base Kitsap during its homeport change for a scheduled dock-planned incremental availability maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released) Nothing looks as absurd as reality sometimes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dkobayashi Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 It's actually the Ronald Reagan heading to Kitsap for upgrades. Cars belong to naval personnel because it's cheaper to put them on the carrier than put them on another ship for transport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 "Bridge to the owner of the vehicle in the 3rd row, first starboard: Your door is ajar. Owner of the white car, 4th row, 5th from starboard, you left donuts in the glove compartment..." Alvis 3.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So why the hell is some sailor transporting what appears to be a dead Christmas tree in the back of his white pickup truck? That is what threw me for a loop and had me thinking photoshop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So why the hell is some sailor transporting what appears to be a dead Christmas tree in the back of his white pickup truck? That is what threw me for a loop and had me thinking photoshop. It's a cover/tarp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yeah, this was shown on Yahoo news a few days ago. From what I understand, the Navy's done this several times over the years. Much more cost effective than paying to have all the cars shipped over commercially. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) It's a cover/tarp. As for the white zone jokes, anyone have the transcript from the movie Airplane? Edited January 20, 2012 by Jay Chladek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 So why the hell is some sailor transporting what appears to be a dead Christmas tree in the back of his white pickup truck? That is what threw me for a loop and had me thinking photoshop. LOL Jay, If you look, there are some navy crew in their blue camo among the cars also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viperguy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) When I was on the Forrestal back in'78 we did the exaxct same thing when we changed homeports from Norfolk to Mayport. They just set up a ramp and the vehicles that could do it ran up the ramp. The rest were craned aboard. Very interesting to watch, especially seeing a few Vettes lose their exhaust systems trying to go up the ramps and a few motor homes teeter at some wierd angles being craned abord. Edited January 20, 2012 by Viperguy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangem82 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. The White Zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. Awsome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Yes its real, I have seen this lots of times, 1, its cheaper than shipping commercial, plus they can't give that much of the crew leave to take their cars POV. This mostly happens when a boat is doing a homeport change or going into the yards away from its permanant staion for an extended period. They use the B&A crane starboard side aft, and pier side cranes to hoist them aboard. Everyone is exactly right about the Charlie on the bow, every boat has one, they are for move director taining and fire drills, underway with the airwing embarked its usually stuffed in the bay, but its craned off for deployment to make more room. The crane next to it is known as Tillie, its the flight deck crash crane, normally its stuffed behind the Island aft of the Helo Hole, but it probably would have been blocked in by cars, no way of knowing without seeing, but thats most likely why its on the one row. Also, the deck egde stantions are up on the angle, the crotch and the bow, as well as El 1 and 2, so they are definatly just transiting somewhere, apparently stright for the nice rain storm in top right of the picture :D Bill Edited January 20, 2012 by rightwinger26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and fired off the catapult... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom ordie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 There are photos of a car being shot off a cat. I can't remember where. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I've seen Air Bosses boots fired off cat 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0M4ever Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What happens if the weather picks up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VA-115EFR Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What happens if the weather picks up? Sure would need A LOT of chains to tie all those cars down! :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 There are photos of a car being shot off a cat. I can't remember where. Didn't Top Gear fire a car off a carrier? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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