A “Battleship” In Manhattan?

[@briangarvey6895]

They should rebuild it for Fleet Week one year. I did enjoy this video.

[@svgproductions72]

It would be a cool way to show some history! Maybe the Navy will see this video!

[@tomstrains4129]

Pretty cool! I walk through there once in awhile - didn’t realize the space was used for a training / exhibition ship.

[@svgproductions72]

Until very recently I didn’t either, glad to share the story!

[@cjford2217]

I sure hope recruiters were more honest back then than they were in my time. I'd still spend a night in jail to give that guy a piece of my mind.

[@skittlesandfriends5710]

Excellent Video. In 1983 I was at San Diego Recruit Training Command for my Navy Basic Training and Spent some time on the USS Recruit, I’m glad to hear that she’s still standing.

[@svgproductions72]

Thanks for sharing! Never heard of her until recently

[@RobertJarecki]

I'm glad to hear that the USS Recruit is now open as a museum. The ship was always a surprise to visitors from out of town!

[@chrisjeffries2322]

I also boarded the USS Recruit during basic training in the summer of 1969. I was then assigned to the USS Chicago CG11 for 4 years.

[@toastnjam7384]

I immediately thought of that ship. That where we learned how to operate sound powered phones in boot camp 1970.

[@sailordude2094]

My training ship in Orlando RTC is gone. I actually avoided that training by singing in the Navy choir, lol.

[@HM2SGT]

*When I enlisted in the mid 80s, I was sent to San Diego & was acquainted with USS Recruit. I understand nowadays it’s part of a mall!*

[@svgproductions72]

@@HM2SGT thanks for sharing! I was debating do a specific story on that one too

[@chrisjeffries2322]

All the Navy buildings are gone, it is now civilian housing.

[@timothyboles6457]

I've heard about the new york battleship before, but didn't realize the ship in San Diego existed or lasted as long as it did

[@svgproductions72]

To be honest I didn’t know much about the “landship” training ships either, hope you enjoyed the story!

[@timothyboles6457]

@@svgproductions72 it was quite interesting, I didn't realize the new york battleship was actually a recruitment station, i thought it was just for war bonds or something

[@johnking6252]

Amidst all the flotsam, a true pearl in the sea 👍. Thx for the info. 100%

[@svgproductions72]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment

[@jdewitt77]

Good story. I bet not too many New Yorkers even know this ship existed. They should put a plaque in Union Square Park.

[@svgproductions72]

@@jdewitt77 I hope the video gains traction then! I’ve lived in NY all my life and didn’t hear about this until recently, such an odd bit of history!

[@kelvinh8327]

Brilliant idea!

[@darkninjacorporation]

Imagine if they just buried old battleships halfway up the hull in the dirt and said “there you go, it’s an Army fort now.”

[@FirstDagger]

Obviously you need to do a video on Muroc Maru now.

[@svgproductions72]

@@FirstDagger oh I definitely will ! It’s on my list

[@VirgoShelter]

Yes, 100%

[@eTraxx]

Question. Why are the stars on the gun plugs installed what to me is upside down? There must be a reason even if something like hanging a horseshoe so the luck doesn't drain out.

[@svgproductions72]

@@eTraxx that’s a great question, I have no idea lol

[@CB-fn3me]

USS Recruit Awesome!

[@richardbenjamin8341]

THE GRIFT IS STRONG IN THAT ONE

[@Dog.soldier1950]

It’s still there under the homeless trash

[@Crazyuncle1]

Have the Chinese copied it yet?

[@sailordude2094]

If it was there in 2024, the migrants or homeless could stay there.

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

What a waste of charitable funds!

[@svgproductions72]

@@lawrencewiddis2447 I think it was definitely an “interesting” idea and could see that point of view too, but they did gain a bunch of recruits from it!