National Museum of the Surface Navy

Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

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SCUTTLEBUTT is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, in affiliation with the Surface Navy Association's Battleship IOWA Chapter. We're here to take inspirational dives into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication of our crew and supporters. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their thought-provoking stories and opinions on current and relevant topics. Connect, have fun with, and get to know the cast of characters who give the museum its personality.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: nmsnscuttlebutt.buzzsprout.com

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USS THE SULLIVANS And Hull Maintenance 26.04.2022 32:32

The museum ship industry was saddened recently to see heartbreaking images of the Fletcher-class destroyer USS THE SULLIVANS (DD-537) with a starboard list so significant, her decks were awash almost to the ship's centerline. No armchair quarterbacking here. For this episode we assembled a panel of professional mariners to discuss the challenges of maintaining the hulls of these legacy vesse...

CIO David Canfield: Your Story Is Bigger Than Your Trauma 18.04.2022 33:32

On April 19, 1989 at 9:55 AM local time, the center gun on USS Iowa 's Turret II suffered an open breech explosion (technically a deflagration). 47 sailors working within the turret perished. Vice President and Chief Information Officer David Canfield was a nineteen-year-old 3rd class engineman serving aboard Iowa that day. In this episode we talk about his experiences then, his ongoing heali...

Ready? Here We Go 12.04.2022 22:59

Welcome to the official podcast for the National Museum of the Surface Navy ! Our first episode will introduce you to our regular panelists and set the stage for conversations to come. President & CEO Jonathan Williams Vice President & COO Mike Getscher Vice President & CIO David Canfield Development Manager Kyle Aube Executive Assistant Marann Fengler * * * * Want to ❤️ Support the...