Welcoming the USS Missouri BB-63 to Oahu
June 21, 1998
The USS Missouri, BB-63, arrives at Oahu on Sunday, June 21, 1998 to a spectacular welcome by the community. At 887 feet in length, it is one of the largest ships to pass in front of Ala Moana and Waikiki in recent years. It was greeted by a floatilla of small boats and a large crowd at Magic Island.www.ussmissouri.com
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The Missouri passes in front of Kewalo Basin, in front of the voyaging canoe Hokule`a, which had it's own homecoming at Magic Island in 1976. (500mm f8 Reflex, Fuji 200, 1/1250) |
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Pulled by the tug Sea Victory, it slowly makes it's way past Ala Moana Beach Park. (85mm, f8, Fuji 200, 1/800) |
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A huge crowd waited at Magic Island for the Mighty Mo to pass. Here are a few of the many people that waited near the Ewa Makai end. (500mm, f8, Fuji 200, 1/800) |
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At 4:00 pm, F-15 fighters from the Hawaii Air National Guards made a ceremonial fly-by over the Missouri in front of Magic Island. (85mm, f8, Fuji 200,1/400) |
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The fireboat Langley provides a beautiful spray from the fire hoses. (300mm, f11, Fuji 200,1/320) |
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(500mm f8 Reflex, Fuji 200, 1/800) |
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