Back in March 2021, we talked about the struggling circa 1943 Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537) that was slowly taking on water as she served as a museum ship in Buffalo, New York.
The call to action raised what, most thought, was more than enough money to fix the problem. Initially, $100,000 was asked for, with over a million brought in along with a $500,000 grant called “Save America’s Treasures” from the National Parks Service.
Well, the repairs weren’t complete and now the old girl is in rough shape.
Like, really rough shape:
USS The Sullivans DD537, April 13 2022, via United States Coast Guard Sector Buffalo
USS The Sullivans DD537 April 13 2022 via United States Coast Guard Sector Buffalo
The statement from the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park (which is asking for donations):
In November 2021, with the help and support of our…
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