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<i>It's an 8 cylinder diesel & by looking at the exhaust & other parts & also being around log trucks(6cyl. diesels) all my life, the engine dimensions ar going to be approx 5-6' long by approx 4' high by approx 2' wide</i>

Hate to break it to you, but most ships use diesels significantly more powerful than those in logging trucks. Think locomotive rather than automotive.

Yet another pic that could be from "Snake Pit" Mr. Motts, if you haven't seen that movie, I would highly recommend it. That goes for everyone.

I also disagree with Carl. The subject was dark. The photo renders it beautifully. The detail is more than sufficient. Whether it was the original lighting or use of the Photoshop 'Shadows' function, I think he got it right.

If I had my 'druthers, I'd shoot these ships near sunrise or sunset, for more dramatic light and less contrast, but I can't imagine a much better job being done given the time of day.

I'd love to get in here with a rowboat and a wide angle lens!

Never mind ... I just saw the next frame. It's a subchaser or minesweeper all right.

It's iron sheathing on a wooden hull. I wonder if it's a ferry and the iron plates were to protect the bow from repeated impacts at the dock. The big low rubbing strakes on the side also make me think ferry.

Has anyone here seen the classic old move, "Snake Pit"?? This looks like it came out of that movie. Great job, Mr. Motts.

I think the wheel thing is a reel for firehose. It's an incredible site!

Mott, these photos are incredible. Thank you so much for saving these for history.

I don't know, but it's VERY OLD. that style of bow went out of fashion before WW2. Also note the riveted plates, as opposed to the welded plates on the post WW2 wrecks.

A wooden hull! I love it

As I said, this was a freighter (at a guess) which was so badly damaged in a fire that it was uneconomic to repair (though that isn't always the case with ships that burn). On the other hand, some of the tugs, ferries and WWII boats in this yard don't look that badly damaged (prior to sitting in the sludge for 40 years that is!) and it surprises me that they aren't still in use or at least mothballed - boats (especially well-built steel ones like these) surely don't come cheap...

Tunnels?
Really?
;-)

Just found this site & love it. Oh, if these walls could talk!! Mr. Motts, where is Riverside State Hospital? I can't seem to find that info. Great pic!!

Damn! You're GOOD!

OMG! This one too... Love it!!!!