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CCB-18 Arrives in San Diego, Photo Tour

CCB-18 Photo Tour

The photo tour begins with the arrival of CCB-18 in San Diego

USNS Sioux comes to San Diego Harbor with important cargo.Excited now, the camera trigger finger gets itchy.First glimpse of CCB-18 loaded on the after deck.Special cargo in full glory with flag flying.Almost in full view.Never thought a fleet tug could look so good.Zoom out a little.Passing one of Coronado’s fine eatery’s in the background.Zoom out a little.Sioux approaches the west mole pier face at Naval Station.Anticipation builds....as the trigger finger on that camera keeps clicking.Sioux, you are pretty!I’d sure like to be at the con docking that Tug.Keep clickingWow, she looks great!We’re almost home.What a beauty!!Thanks Bob “The Saint” St. Martin (USS Benewah) for receiving the package.Jim Steffes, PCF-12 and the Saint, in a proud moment.Are we ready to climb aboard.After being welcomed aboard the Sioux by her Master Pat Huetter we got up close to CCB-18.Everett Jones (Boat Capt. CCB-151-4 and CCB-152-5) pauses for a photo op.Finally aboard! While Jim Steffes and Sioux Master Huetter look on.The comm room minus the comm gear.A part of the Crew quarters.A little water forward but nothing major.Whoever said “No sweat G.I.” doesn’t understand scraping paint.We’ve got our work cut out for us but it will be a labor of love.Memories for Everett.The wooden dowels for weapons have to go.Everett tells Jim about his many hours in this position.Need a radar mast. We have the dome somewhere.The coxswain flat needs major attention.Previous owner, SBU-11, after NIOTC.Aft lazarette is dry. Boat has no engines (we’re looking for 6-71’s.From L-R, Everett Jones (CCB-151-4 and CCB-152-5), Jim Steffes (PCF 12), Pat Huetter (USNS Sioux Master), Don Blankenship…Monday, 0630, we get an early lift from PWC Crane and Rigging. It cost us but it was worth it to get her offloaded and…Thanks Navy PWC.Bob St. Martin says “Be gentle, boys.”It’s precious cargo you’re handling.Easy does it..Not too fast..47. Almost clear..48. Just about..49. Ease her down..50. Finally, in San Diego water.Let’s see that flag flying Everett.No we’re not here to fish, Jim.