Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

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Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy artwork

SCUTTLEBUTT is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, in affiliation with the Surface Navy Association's Battleship IOWA Chapter. 

We're here to take inspirational dives into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication of our crew and supporters. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their thought-provoking stories and opinions on current and relevant topics. 

Connect, have fun with, and get to know the cast of characters who give the museum its personality.

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Sal Mercogliano: What's Going On In Shipping (Part 2)

Apr 16 2024 24 mins  
We're back for another season of SCUTTLEBUTT and we're starting off by sharing a new YouTube channel addiction: What's Going On In Shipping (https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping).Dr. Sal Mercogliano is a retired merchant mariner and chairman of the history department at Campbell University. In his spare time, he likes to talk about what's going on in the world

Sal Mercogliano: What's Going On In Shipping (Part 1)

Apr 09 2024 24 mins  
We're back for another season of SCUTTLEBUTT and we're starting off by sharing a new YouTube channel addiction: What's Going On In Shipping (https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping). Dr. Sal Mercogliano is a retired merchant mariner and chairman of the history department at Campbell University. In his spare time, he likes to talk about what's going on in the world

Attempted Murder with Port of LAPD Officers Stacey Creech & Aldo Morales (Part 2)

Oct 31 2023 20 mins  
Los Angeles Port Police Community Relations Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales are near and dear to our hearts here at Battleship IOWA. They have our backs during any event we have that involves the public, most notably LA Fleet Week, and they do everything with kindness and unending good humor.We decided to show them off on our podcast and let you get to know why we love them

This Week On Scuttlebutt... An Attempted Murder with POLA PD Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales (Part 1)

Oct 10 2023 20 mins  
Los Angeles Port Police Community Relations Officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales are near and dear to our hearts here at Battleship IOWA. They have our backs during any event we have that involves the public, most notably LA Fleet Week, and they do everything with kindness and unending good humor.We decided to show them off on our podcast and let you get to know why we love them

Joe Sienkiewicz On Tropical Storm Hilary And Other 2023 Storms (Part 2)

Sep 26 2023 19 mins  
Joe Sienkiewicz from NOAA's Ocean Predictions Center (otherwise known as our favorite "weather guesser") is our ace in the hole when it comes to inclement weather that's headed our way. He's been instrumental in helping us stay on top of how to prepare for events like Tropical Storm Hilary.This former tug boat operator sat down with us for a fascinating (di

Joe Sienkiewicz On Tropical Storm Hilary And Other 2023 Storms (Part 1)

Sep 12 2023 20 mins  
Joe Sienkiewicz from NOAA's Ocean Predictions Center (otherwise known as our favorite "weather guesser") is our ace in the hole when it comes to inclement weather that's headed our way. He's been instrumental in helping us stay on top of how to prepare for events like Tropical Storm Hilary.This former tug boat operator sat down with us for a fascinating (di

Captain Dick McKenna: XO of USS KIRK Shares His Experience During The Fall Of Saigon

Aug 29 2023 36 mins  
Picture it: April 1975. Saigon has fallen. Thousands are frantic to get out. They take to the roof of an apartment building and fly off in the largest helicopter evacuation in history. But where do they go?At least 17 head out to sea and attempt to land aboard USS KIRK, the destroyer-escort where a young Dick McKenna is the executive officer.In this podcast Dick shares his experien

Are We Cutting Through The Armor On Our Hull?

Aug 01 2023 30 mins  
Short answer to that one is an emphatic NO.In this video we're setting the record straight on a few of the inaccurate rumors we've been heard floating around lately. Things such as:- Are we cutting a hole in our hull? - Are we gutting and completely restructuring compartments to make room for the national museum?Find out what we're actually considering and why in thi

Why Do We Do Things Like Rotate A Turret?

Jul 18 2023 25 mins  
We've gotten the question, "Why did you turn the turret" a lot in the last couple of weeks. We get it frequently in response to the out-of-the-box ideas that end up making ship the special place it is.In this podcast episode we answer the "why" behind what we do.* * * * Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit Volunteer with

What Has Inspired This Bay Area Trio To Volunteer At Battleship IOWA For A Decade?

Jun 27 2023 27 mins  
"Electric" Bill Weinberg and Angelo Salarpi have been Battleship IOWA volunteers since January 2012, when the ship was undergoing initial restoration in Richmond, CA. They dragged Alan Markle into the fray with them a couple of years later. Known in the ship's community as the "three musketeers," this trio makes the 6 1/2 hour trek from the Bay Area to Los