T Bolt
Colonel
You should live in Chicago!
USS Olympia to be Sunk!
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You should live in Chicago!
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Guess we'll find out the truth starting tommorrow night! 
T Bolt
Colonel
Some late info I found on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The Independence Seaport Museum is seeking another non-profit organization to take over the ship and provide for her maintenance and restoration, but no such organization has been found. The US Navy has expressed its willingness to let the museum "responsibly dispose" of the vessel. This could result in the ship being transferred, sold as scrap, or sunk as a reef.
Plans were made to close Olympia to visitors on November 22, 2010, due to the poor material condition of the ship and a lack of operating funds.[36] These plans were scrapped, and Independence Seaport Museum agreed to keep the ship open with regular hours through 31 December, and then reduced hours through 31 March 2011.[37] The museum will hold a summit in early 2011 with the Navy, Navy Sea Systems Command, National Park Service, and the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission, to determine what steps can be taken to save the cruiser.
I hope they come up with something
The Independence Seaport Museum is seeking another non-profit organization to take over the ship and provide for her maintenance and restoration, but no such organization has been found. The US Navy has expressed its willingness to let the museum "responsibly dispose" of the vessel. This could result in the ship being transferred, sold as scrap, or sunk as a reef.
Plans were made to close Olympia to visitors on November 22, 2010, due to the poor material condition of the ship and a lack of operating funds.[36] These plans were scrapped, and Independence Seaport Museum agreed to keep the ship open with regular hours through 31 December, and then reduced hours through 31 March 2011.[37] The museum will hold a summit in early 2011 with the Navy, Navy Sea Systems Command, National Park Service, and the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission, to determine what steps can be taken to save the cruiser.
I hope they come up with something
We can make a video, and a website. lots of people could help gathering photos and getting music rights.
There can be a paypal button that goes straight to the bank account of Olympia
Lots of talented members on this site.. I'll put in some hours. I've mad videos for years and I can pinch out a website if I need too.
There can be a paypal button that goes straight to the bank account of Olympia
Lots of talented members on this site.. I'll put in some hours. I've mad videos for years and I can pinch out a website if I need too.
Actually there already is a site:
Save the U.S.S. Olympia
at least sign the petition!!
Blast to all memebers
Save the U.S.S. Olympia
at least sign the petition!!
Blast to all memebers
B-17engineer
Colonel
Signed it
P-38 Armour Plate
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- Dec 22, 2010
Sink the Olympia? That wouldn't just be sad - it'd be criminal! 
Thorlifter
Captain
Signed. I think my name is right by Harrison's.
Messy1
Master Sergeant
Just signed it too.
RabidAlien
1st Lieutenant
Dangit, link's not working.
savetheolympia
Recruit
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- Jan 8, 2011
Hello everyone.
My name is Perry, and im a student at Cherry Hill East in Cherry Hill (Right outside of Philly). My AP History class was learning about the Spanish American War when we discussed The battle at Manila Bay and became inspired. Consequently, we have started a 'Save the Olympia' organization, and have been petitioning for the past few weeks. Out eventual goal is to gain public and media attention so we can lobby to congress. Thus far, we have gotten upwards of 3000 signatures and are still progressing.
The link to our website is : Save the U.S.S. Olympia
If you could print out a petition and bring it to your friends and family, then send it back to the PO box marked on the petition, it would be much appreciated.
Making history for the sake of keeping it,
Perry
My name is Perry, and im a student at Cherry Hill East in Cherry Hill (Right outside of Philly). My AP History class was learning about the Spanish American War when we discussed The battle at Manila Bay and became inspired. Consequently, we have started a 'Save the Olympia' organization, and have been petitioning for the past few weeks. Out eventual goal is to gain public and media attention so we can lobby to congress. Thus far, we have gotten upwards of 3000 signatures and are still progressing.
The link to our website is : Save the U.S.S. Olympia
If you could print out a petition and bring it to your friends and family, then send it back to the PO box marked on the petition, it would be much appreciated.
Making history for the sake of keeping it,
Perry
savetheolympia
Recruit
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- Jan 8, 2011
Additionally, If anyone has any talents or expertise that you think you can would be able to help contribute to our organization, please email [email protected]
Thanks again
Thanks again
otftch
Staff Sergeant
I had a chnace to visit the Olympia quite a few times while living in New Jersey. She is a grand old ship. The problem is She has been docked for many years and all the restorations have been above the water line. From what I understand her bottom plates are about to rust away. She needs a complete dry docking and re-plating. That is where the expense comes in. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see her restored but I can understand the dilemma. If the government don't help I don't see how the funds can be raised. Its a shame, Mr Obama can give banks money with really no strings attached but can't see a way to save a piece of real American History !
Ed
Ed
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
USS Olympia hosts historic re-enactors this weekend
The USS Olympia will soon be changing hands.
Thursday marked the deadline for proposals to acquire the historic cruiser, and by 2013, tourists may no longer get to step aboard.
The USS Olympia will soon be changing hands.
Thursday marked the deadline for proposals to acquire the historic cruiser, and by 2013, tourists may no longer get to step aboard.
A4K
Brigadier General
I hope they find a solution soon.
As Ed said, I can understand the political dilemma - the RNZAF lost it's entire Strike wing for the same reasons - but so sad to see people STILL don't respect their history.
As Ed said, I can understand the political dilemma - the RNZAF lost it's entire Strike wing for the same reasons - but so sad to see people STILL don't respect their history.
parsifal
Colonel
given whats happened to the NASA space program, i dont hold out much hope for this grand ship. Surely there are options other than sinking her
