What Is This “Escape The Mothball Fleet” Thing?

November 29, 2022 | Podcasts

We’ve talked a bit about Escape The Mothball Fleet, our new exploration/adventure aboard Battleship IOWA, but what exactly is it?In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we explain not only what you’ll experience when you participate, but how the idea for it...

Charlie Noble, the fo’c’s’le zoo, and more fun nautical terms

November 15, 2022 | Podcasts

A few podcasts back we got into a discussion about the origins of the word “scuttlebutt.” A lot of you looked it up and dropped the meaning in the comments, so we decided to dedicate this week’s podcast to ship lingo.We start by explaining a few good...

HNSA Wrap-Up: In Which We Make Rust, Corrosion, And Coatings Interesting

October 25, 2022 | Maritime Careers, Podcasts, Preservation

We finally have CEO Jonathan Williams back in the house, so we corralled him for a wrap up of this year’s Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) conference. The theme was hull maintenance, a crucial part of operating a historic vessel as a museum, and in this...

Ben Poucher: Warrior Sailing Program

September 27, 2022 | Maritime Careers, Podcasts, Veterans

Battleship IOWA is proud to be a safe haven for veterans as well as a resource and connection to programs dedicated to their well-being. Today, we’re highlighting a truly special one: We chatted with Warrior Sailing director Ben Poucher to find out all about...

Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later

September 6, 2022 | History, Podcasts

Battleship IOWA volunteers Dave Badgett and Kent Coble are retired fire chiefs – Dave finished his career as an assistant chief in charge of training with LA City Fire Department, Kent as a battalion/division chief for Santa Monica Fire Department.Dave was also...

VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA

August 30, 2022 | Podcasts

VJ Alcomindras is a battleship kid. He’s been working on Iowa Class BBs since he was 16. He started as the youngest tour guide ever hired (at that point) by our sister ship, USS Missouri, joined Battleship IOWA in 2015, and was recently promoted to Guest...

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What Is This “Escape The Mothball Fleet” Thing?

Charlie Noble, the fo’c’s’le zoo, and more fun nautical terms

HNSA Wrap-Up: In Which We Make Rust, Corrosion, And Coatings Interesting

Ben Poucher: Warrior Sailing Program

Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later

VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA

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