Evaluating, Assessing, and Readying the USS ORLECK: "COMING TO JACKSONVILLE?"

[heights unknown]

Stumbled upon this article just today. It appears she's (the Orleck) being evaluated and assessed for fitness to be a Museum in our great City of Jacksonville. I hope she passes. I think there's other developments, etc. that are proposed, hopefully, to go along with the Orleck if  she comes to Jax.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/video-jacksonville-naval-museum-sends-uss-orleck-museum-ship-to-drydock/ar-AARQWp6?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531

[heights unknown]

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TUESDAY, and it will be a yes or no relative to whether the Orleck is coming to "Big Jax."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/announcement-scheduled-for-tuesday-about-plans-to-bring-destroyer-to-jacksonville/ar-AASwMCc?ocid=msedgdhp

[Charles Hunter]

If it comes, maybe they can use its guns to bring down the Berkman2 - that would be a Game Changer!

[thelakelander]

That would be a demolition I'd actually show up to see!

[heights unknown]

LOLOLOL...you guys are merciless, and, my side is hurting; but I agree.

[heights unknown]

IT'S OFFICIAL! USS ORLECK COMING TO JACKSONVILLE!!!!!!!

As a retired U. S. Navy Military Veteran, this is great news, and, it's super news for the City of Jacksonville and the entire metropolitan area.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/uss-orleck-headed-for-new-home-in-jacksonville/ar-AASGa6W?ocid=msedgntp

[jcjohnpaint]

pretty cool!

[jaxlongtimer]

50+% cost overruns and the ship isn't even here yet!  This was the concern many of us had about this project.

Cost of bringing ex-USS Orleck to Jacksonville has increased by hundreds of thousands, says museum

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (The video above is from a previous story)

The Jacksonville Naval Museum is looking for donations after the cost of bringing the ex-USS Orleck to the First Coast has gone up.

Last week, the museum says the 77-year-old ship was floated with no reported leaks.

"The staff of Gulf Copper have done great work to restore and preserve the historic warship," said the Jacksonville Naval Museum (JHNSA) in a press release.

However, the level of restoration and preservation has added cost.

Pre-COVID estimates were at $1.3 million to bring the ship to Jacksonville. Those costs have increased to $1.8 million after labor and materials, says the museum.

"Additionally, 2020's Hurricane Laura caused at least $250,000 worth of damage that added to the overall work cost," said the Jacksonville Naval Museum. "In total, the cost will now be at an estimated $2 million."

JHNSA says even further costs are in store, with the tow from Texas and additional work to be done to fully set up the pier and prepare the ship to open up as a museum. Donations and corporate sponsorships can be made here.

The ship could be ready for tow in mid-March. The tow to Jacksonville is expected to take approximately 10 to 12 days.

Once moored, the JHNSA will continue to prepare the museum ship for visitors, opening as the Jacksonville Naval Museum.

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/cost-of-bringing-ex-uss-orleck-to-first-coast-has-increased-by-hundreds-of-thousands-says-museum/77-b266444a-fb5d-40d4-8e0f-5d6169c40a6e

[thelakelander]

Not surprising at all. Those things are well known money pits. No reason to expect that this one won't be. Nevertheless, I wish them the best and most success.

[thelakelander]

Costs grow as USS Orleck prepares for move



Costs continue to grow as USS Orleck prepares for move to Jacksonville.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/costs-grow-as-uss-orleck-prepares-for-move/

[BridgeTroll]

Lol... absolutely no one should be surprised.

[vicupstate]

Has someone asked Louisiana why they no longer want the ship for THEIR museum?

[thelakelander]

Here is an article that highlights a few reasons for moving the ship:

https://www.americanpress.com/2021/12/15/240722/

[Snaketoz]

I predict that there will be mediocre interest at first, then little interest, then towed away for scrap.

[BridgeTroll]

It would make a really nice fish home and dive site