CORBIN FOSS/USS CONSTELLATION – ARRIVAL BROWNSVILLE

January 16, 2015

THIS IS THE LAST BLOG FOR THE USS CONSTELLATION.

THE USS CONSTELLATION HAS BEEN  DELIVERED TO INTERNATIONAL SHIPBREAKERS.

THE CORBIN FOSS WILL BE AT BROWNSVILLE CARGO DOCK #2 THIS AFTERNOON TO CLEAR U.S. CUSTOMS.

THEY  WILL DEPART THIS EVENING LATE FOR LAKE CHARLES, LA.

 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH ME IN KEEPING UP THIS BLOG.

IT HAS BEEN A PRIVILEGE AND AN HONOR TO SERVE WITH YOU FOR THIS FINAL VOYAGE OF  “THE CONNIE.“

MARY

25 Responses to “CORBIN FOSS/USS CONSTELLATION – ARRIVAL BROWNSVILLE”

  1. Linda Matz

    Thank you Mary, this has been an incredible bitter sweet experience.

  2. J.D. Hunnicutt

    Thank you for all you have done to bring my lady to her final destination.

  3. Norm Rourke

    Thanks for a nice job allowing us to see the Connie one last time. Safe sailing!

  4. Lowell Kaub

    Really enjoyed seeing a historical boat come to port of
    Brownsville

  5. Chet Hatzold

    Was standing on the jetties this morning ( 01/16/2015). Saw a piece of history being towed by on its way to be scrapped. I was excited to see the Constellation first hand but had a sad feeling come over me as she moved past. Hearing all the veterans who served on the carrier commenting about her was priceless. Thanks You to all the Veterans. Sincerely Chet Hatzold

  6. Sheila Mucklow

    Mary
    thanks for all your hard work keeping all of us up to date on the Connie’s final voyage. Foss and the Crew of Corbin Foss should be proud of the professional job they just completed.

  7. Gary Wilkinson

    Excellent job to the crews, even though I have a heavy heart that the Connie is at the end of her voyage.

  8. Tom Van Loon

    Thanks Mary. For me The Connie was my home for a while, and after all these years I still feel an attachment. I appreciate you keeping us informed of her progress on her final voyage. Thanks to the crew of the Corbin Foss.

  10. Mike GW

    I thought the Constellation CV-64 was going to be broken in Brownsville, TX. What shipyard will she be dismantled in Lake Charles?

    • Mary Beedle

      The USS Constellation is at Brownsville, Texas. The Corbin Foss is going to Lake Charles to make ready for another voyage.

  13. Richard Swain

    Thank you, Mary, for keeping all of us updated on Connie’s progress.
    Richard

  14. david mouton

    can we see Connie like to see her one last time I am a Plank Owner please replay

    • Mary Beedle

      You will need to contact International Shipbreakers at Brownsville, Texas.

  16. Ron Reeves HTCM Ret.

    Thank You, Mary for a Wonderful job of covering the end of my first ship only if it was for a few weeks on account of the fire in 1960. God Bless, and hope to see your work again, maybe for Ranger if your company gets tow contract…

  17. Pete Rico

    Thank you and your company for your time relaying the travels of the Constellation, it has been greatly appreciated. Do you know if your company will be towing the USS Independence CV-62 from Bremerton to Texas?

  21. John Bunker

    Thank you Mary you did I great job and I watched the tow come in and took a ton of pictures.

    Thanks again

  22. John Fichtner

    Mary Thank you from the bottom of my heart, The Connie was a special Lady to me and your blog enabled me to be with Her on Her Final Voyage am Eternally Grateful!