Sarzonia
29-11-2004, 19:28
After a period of time when the only people allowed to enter the Naval Museum in Sarzonia's largest city Nicksia were citizens of Sarzonia, the Naval Museum has now opened its doors to citizens from allied and friendly nations.
"We hope to attract naval history buffs from all over the world," Curator David Hancock Porter said. "There is a rich tradition that we would like to preserve and we believe in generating support from like minded individuals throughout the world."
The museum has several ships that are either originals or replicas of famous ships that once plied the seas. The pride and joy of the museum rests in two ships named Constitution. The USS Constitution, a 44 gun wooden sailing frigate that once was the linchpin of the United States Navy, rests in permanent commission at the museum after it was purchased from the United States of America. The ISS Constitution is a Walmsley-class light aircraft carrier that was the first ship to serve in the Sarzonian navy.
Other famous ships or replicas include a replica of the USS Johnston, a World War II destroyer that fought valiantly at the Battle of Leyte Gulf; the ISS Kearsarge and ISS Fleetwood, two Iowa-class battleships that served the Sarzonian navy well; and a replica of the frigate USS Constellation in its 1797 configuration.
The Naval Museum will charge $5 U.S. to all visitors. Military families from the Sarzonian, Isselmerian-Nielander, Praetonian, or Granzian militaries pay a reduced $3 rate.
David Hancock Porter is a descendant of two legendary naval officers in the United States Navy. David Porter was a captain of the frigate USS Essex, which ravaged British shipping during the War of 1812 (also called the British-American War). David Dixon Porter was an admiral who served in the American Civil War.
Naval Museum Holdings
USS Constitution, U.S. Navy sailing frigate
USS Constellation, replica of U.S. Navy sailing frigate
USS Johnston, replica of U.S. Navy destroyer from Battle of Leyte Gulf
USS Olympia, replica of U.S. navy cruiser from the Spanish-American War
ISS Constitution, first ship in Sarzonian naval history
ISS Kearsarge, Iowa-class battleship
ISS Fleetwood, Iowa-class battleship
ISS Carthage, Alliance-class super cruiser
ISS Valiant, Vengeance-class super carrier
The first tour will be given by the Sarzonian Navy's Assistant Chief for Vessel Design Integration, Josiah Humphreys. He, too is a descendant of a man who played a vital role in the United States Navy. Joshua Humphreys designed the first six frigates in the United States Navy, including the Constitution and the Constellation. The ships were often bigger and better built than their European counterparts and the Constitution is sometimes referred to by its famous nickname, Old Ironsides.
"We hope to attract naval history buffs from all over the world," Curator David Hancock Porter said. "There is a rich tradition that we would like to preserve and we believe in generating support from like minded individuals throughout the world."
The museum has several ships that are either originals or replicas of famous ships that once plied the seas. The pride and joy of the museum rests in two ships named Constitution. The USS Constitution, a 44 gun wooden sailing frigate that once was the linchpin of the United States Navy, rests in permanent commission at the museum after it was purchased from the United States of America. The ISS Constitution is a Walmsley-class light aircraft carrier that was the first ship to serve in the Sarzonian navy.
Other famous ships or replicas include a replica of the USS Johnston, a World War II destroyer that fought valiantly at the Battle of Leyte Gulf; the ISS Kearsarge and ISS Fleetwood, two Iowa-class battleships that served the Sarzonian navy well; and a replica of the frigate USS Constellation in its 1797 configuration.
The Naval Museum will charge $5 U.S. to all visitors. Military families from the Sarzonian, Isselmerian-Nielander, Praetonian, or Granzian militaries pay a reduced $3 rate.
David Hancock Porter is a descendant of two legendary naval officers in the United States Navy. David Porter was a captain of the frigate USS Essex, which ravaged British shipping during the War of 1812 (also called the British-American War). David Dixon Porter was an admiral who served in the American Civil War.
Naval Museum Holdings
USS Constitution, U.S. Navy sailing frigate
USS Constellation, replica of U.S. Navy sailing frigate
USS Johnston, replica of U.S. Navy destroyer from Battle of Leyte Gulf
USS Olympia, replica of U.S. navy cruiser from the Spanish-American War
ISS Constitution, first ship in Sarzonian naval history
ISS Kearsarge, Iowa-class battleship
ISS Fleetwood, Iowa-class battleship
ISS Carthage, Alliance-class super cruiser
ISS Valiant, Vengeance-class super carrier
The first tour will be given by the Sarzonian Navy's Assistant Chief for Vessel Design Integration, Josiah Humphreys. He, too is a descendant of a man who played a vital role in the United States Navy. Joshua Humphreys designed the first six frigates in the United States Navy, including the Constitution and the Constellation. The ships were often bigger and better built than their European counterparts and the Constitution is sometimes referred to by its famous nickname, Old Ironsides.