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Drydocking Staten Island 2014

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2022

1. Drydocking Staten Island 2014 Marker

Inscription.

Drydocking Staten Island 2014. . , While restoration progressed above the waterline, work below the waterline was delayed until such a time as the ship could be placed into drydock. The scope and cost of such a project meant that it would have to wait until the necessary funds were raised and time set aside. The Slater had last been drydocked in Greece in 1993, so after more than two decades the need for survey and repair work was great. , Ultimately, through the generosity of donors and with no government assistance, the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum was able to raise $1.4 million for the project. Work was done at Staten Island by Caddell Drydock Staten Island and Repair Company. The hull was pressure-washed, anti-corrosion anodes replaced, a reinforcing steel band welded at the waterline and a new dazzle paint pattern was applied. Projects that could be accomplished more efficiently in the yard than at our home pier in Albany, such as tank cleaning and bilge maintenance, were also completed there. Emergent projects, such as the replacement of false decking discovered over aft bilges, were tackled as they arose. , A new dazzle camouflage pattern, appropriate for the target restoration date, was applied. The purpose of the patterns created by dazzle is not to hide the ship from view, but to trick the enemy into making false assumptions by utilizing highly contrasting colors and jagged geometric shapes. These patterns would make it difficult to determine the ship's true size, course and speed. The ultimate goal was to prevent enemy torpedoes from successfully reaching their target. , In addition to the spectacular job of the yard workers, several volunteers did their part by staying aboard the ship in the yard. Despite less than luxurious conditions, their hard work contributed to the success of this phase of restoration. , ( photo captions ) , , The Slater in drydock number six , , Scaffolding constructed around the ship , , A unique perspective: the port propeller out of water , , Yard crew applying paint to the hull to create the dazzle pattern

While restoration progressed above the waterline, work below the waterline was delayed until such a time as the ship could be placed into drydock. The scope and cost of such a project meant that it would have to wait until the necessary funds were raised and time set aside. The Slater had last been drydocked in Greece in 1993, so after more than two decades the need for survey and repair work was great.

Ultimately, through the generosity of donors and with no government assistance, the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum was able to raise $1.4 million for the project. Work was done at Staten Island by Caddell Drydock Staten Island and Repair Company. The hull was pressure-washed, anti-corrosion anodes replaced, a reinforcing steel band welded at the waterline and a new dazzle paint pattern was applied. Projects that could be accomplished more efficiently in the yard than at our home pier in Albany, such as tank cleaning and bilge maintenance, were also completed there. Emergent projects, such as the replacement of false decking discovered over aft bilges, were tackled as they arose.

A new dazzle camouflage pattern, appropriate for the target restoration date, was applied. The purpose of the patterns created by dazzle is not to hide the ship from view, but to trick the enemy into making false assumptions by

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utilizing highly contrasting colors and jagged geometric shapes. These patterns would make it difficult to determine the ship's true size, course and speed. The ultimate goal was to prevent enemy torpedoes from successfully reaching their target.

In addition to the spectacular job of the yard workers, several volunteers did their part by staying aboard the ship in the yard. Despite less than luxurious conditions, their hard work contributed to the success of this phase of restoration.

( photo captions )
— The Slater in drydock number six
— Scaffolding constructed around the ship
— A unique perspective: the port propeller out of water
— Yard crew applying paint to the hull to create the dazzle pattern

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 42° 38.552′ N, 73° 44.995′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Quay Street north of Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Located next to the USS Slater. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phase 3 Albany 2002 - Present (here, next to this marker); Phase 2 Albany 1997 - 2001 (here, next to this marker); Phase 1 New York City 1993-1997

Drydocking Staten Island 2014 Marker and USS Slater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2022

2. Drydocking Staten Island 2014 Marker and USS Slater

Nearest to the camera.

(here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Slater (here, next to this marker); USS Slater DE-766 (a few steps from this marker); Fort Crailo (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Orange (approx. ¼ mile away); Lou Rossi (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . .
1. USS Slater - Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. USS Slater. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2022

3. USS Slater

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2022

4. USS Slater

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.