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Mast Re-stepped

Mast Re-stepped

Iowa’s upper mast radar platform is re-stepped. A re-stepping the mast ceremony was held with officials from the state of Iowa. Total weight lifted was 37,000 lbs. Platform is 50 ft. tall, 40 ft. long and over 50 ft. wide. Final height of the ship from the waterline...
Repainting Begins

Repainting Begins

Bay, Ship and Yacht painting company is contracted to begin work on repainting Iowa. Work will continue through the day before Iowa is towed to Los Angeles. Over 3,000 gallons of paint will be used, covering about 210,000 square feet of surface area.