cwolfs69
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This is a piece of Teak taken from the main deck of the USS Vulcan AR5 during her decommissioning in the 1990's. She was commissioned in January 1941 and served continuously until her demise. Lead ship in the Vulcan Class Repair ships. Quite a record in WWII. I had the distinct pleasure of serving on her from March 1975 until May 1979. A friend of mine worked on her in 1992 and knowing my history removed a piece of the deck for me. She was the 3rd ship in the US Navy to bear that name. Well i started cutting some of it up today to make some special pens. hope they turn out okay. I think im going to try to stabilize some of it and seeif it makes a difference. the center was pretty solid but the edges and almost powdery in places.
i may have a few extra blanks after if anyone is interested. I would be glad to make a COA if needed. ill let you know.
i may have a few extra blanks after if anyone is interested. I would be glad to make a COA if needed. ill let you know.