Comments on: The Life and Death of America’s Last Cruise Ship the SS Independence http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/ Retard Zone Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:39:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9623 Michael Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:06:19 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9623 <img src="http://retardzone.com/uploads/2012/01/lee-pawn-sell.jpg">

]]> By: Lee Scaglia http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9618 Lee Scaglia Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:30:35 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9618 I have a compact that says american export lines SS independence and an etching of a sailing ship on it. If anyone is interested. I have a compact that says american export lines SS independence and an etching of a sailing ship on it. If anyone is interested.

]]> By: Ralph Di Pasquale http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9593 Ralph Di Pasquale Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:15:41 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9593 I saw America for the first time from the deck of the Independence..When she pulled out of Sunny Naples on December 13, 1953, I was a nine year old kid coming to America. Nine days later, on a foggy December day, as we made our way into New York Harbor, I rememer standing on her deck looking over her port side rail, that's when I saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time. Even at nine years of age I knew this would be a significant moment that would stay with me for the rest of my life. Forty years later I was able to cruise the 7-day Hawaiian Run. It is sad for me to see her all broken up of Alang's Breakers Beach. She deserved better. From one American to another, rest in peace Old Girl, and thanks for the one way trip. I saw America for the first time from the deck of the Independence..When she pulled out of Sunny Naples on December 13, 1953, I was a nine year old kid coming to America. Nine days later, on a foggy December day, as we made our way into New York Harbor, I rememer standing on her deck looking over her port side rail, that’s when I saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time. Even at nine years of age I knew this would be a significant moment that would stay with me for the rest of my life.

Forty years later I was able to cruise the 7-day Hawaiian Run. It is sad for me to see her all broken up of Alang’s Breakers Beach. She deserved better.
From one American to another, rest in peace Old Girl, and thanks for the one way trip.

]]> By: john smallwood http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9587 john smallwood Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:17:32 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9587 my dad lewis t smallwood - was chief and was in mississippi during the time she was being built. I loved to ride the elevators when we went to pick him up. my dad lewis t smallwood – was chief and was in mississippi during the time she was being built.
I loved to ride the elevators when we went to pick him up.

]]> By: Marie http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9570 Marie Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:51:50 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9570 I was born on the Independence on 10/11/52. Does anyone have any information on the ship, captain, nurse, or doctor during that time? I was born on the Independence on 10/11/52. Does anyone have any information on the ship, captain, nurse, or doctor during that time?

]]> By: rene mosquera http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9540 rene mosquera Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:33:33 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9540 I was an AB watch from Jan to Mar 1997 onboard SS Independence. Working on board was fun and have great memories with crews. I'm wondering where did the captain, mates and crews working now? Anybody knows 3rd Mate Richard, Ms Charlene Medina now? Looking to some pictures, reminded me playing basketball with other crews on that basketball court, drinking beers and playing dart at crew lounge room during break time. I was an AB watch from Jan to Mar 1997 onboard SS Independence. Working on board was fun and have great memories with crews. I’m wondering where did the captain, mates and crews working now? Anybody knows 3rd Mate Richard, Ms Charlene Medina now? Looking to some pictures, reminded me playing basketball with other crews on that basketball court, drinking beers and playing dart at crew lounge room during break time.

]]> By: Louise http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9539 Louise Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:34:34 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9539 I would be very grateful to hear from anyone with memorabilia or itineraries from the Constitution in the late 1960s. Thanks! I would be very grateful to hear from anyone with memorabilia or itineraries from the Constitution in the late 1960s. Thanks!

]]> By: Gladys http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9463 Gladys Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:41:29 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9463 In 1988, my dad worked on both the Ind. and Con. ships. I was 11 yrs. old at the time and only remember him telling me that he steered the ships inter-island and gave me a picture of him steering the ship wearing a blue t-shirt and white pants. In November of 1988, he was murdered on one of the two ships while moored in Honolulu at the Aloha Tower. It's an unsolved murder case and I wish I could have it solved and both he and I can be in peace. His name was Kirk. If there's anyone who knew my dad and could tell me anything about him, please write me back. Mahalo In 1988, my dad worked on both the Ind. and Con. ships. I was 11 yrs. old at the time and only remember him telling me that he steered the ships inter-island and gave me a picture of him steering the ship wearing a blue t-shirt and white pants. In November of 1988, he was murdered on one of the two ships while moored in Honolulu at the Aloha Tower. It’s an unsolved murder case and I wish I could have it solved and both he and I can be in peace. His name was Kirk. If there’s anyone who knew my dad and could tell me anything about him, please write me back. Mahalo

]]> By: Greg http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9461 Greg Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:52:45 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9461 I worked as a Photographer on the Indy 86-67 under Russ Norby. It was a crazy year. I have never been on another cruise ship before or since, I think I'll keep it that way. It was a great time. Many memories, really the ONLY way to see the Islands ... I loved reading all the posts...dunno what you got 'til it's gone, eh? I worked as a Photographer on the Indy 86-67 under Russ Norby. It was a crazy year. I have never been on another cruise ship before or since, I think I’ll keep it that way. It was a great time. Many memories, really the ONLY way to see the Islands … I loved reading all the posts…dunno what you got ’til it’s gone, eh?

]]> By: john franco s. lapena http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/comment-page-2/#comment-9433 john franco s. lapena Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:45:57 +0000 http://retardzone.com/2008/03/03/the-life-and-death-of-americas-last-cruise-ship-the-ss-independence/#comment-9433 yah but i have sex with a girl yah but i have sex with a girl

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