this was posted in a yahoo groups.
********
Reclaimed Teak from the USS California (BB-44)
I have access to teak that was salvaged from the decks of the USS California, Hull ID BB-44.
USS California, a 32,300-ton Tennessee class battleship, was built at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, and commissioned in August 1921. During the 1920s and 1930s, she actively participated in the activities of the United States Battle Fleet, often acting as flagship. In 1925, California was one of the ships that conducted a major trans-Pacific cruise to Australia and New Zealand.
You can read a bit about this ship at
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/bb44.htm
These blanks would make great gift pens for anyone that served aboard the California or in the US Navy during this time period.
Pen Blanks 7/8" X 7/8" X 5"
$7.50 each
Shipping is per flat rate box
Free Shipping on orders of 10 or more blanks.
Please allow 7 days for shipping.
I ran this ad last week also and have received many orders, I will be placing the order with my supplier Thursday June 10th. If you would like to order some blanks please email me today at
teak@etpf.net
*********
hope this helps.