USS Arthur W. Radford

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Excursion Alert:  Tuesday, July 26

Here is the latest update on the Cape May – Lewes ferry excursion to view the sinking of the ex – U.S.S. Radford on Del-Jersey-Land Reef.

The excursion could take place as early as Tuesday, Aug.. 2, with backup dates of Wednesday Aug. 3 or Thursday Aug. 4. However, this is a tentative window, and it is possible that the sinking could be pushed to a later date.
 
You will receive another email shortly when the date is confirmed and will be requested to RSVP. PLEASE do not respond to this email. This notification is an update, only.

Thanks for your patience.

Public Affairs Office

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

 

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Excursion Alert:  Saturday, July 30

Latest update on the Cape May - Lewes ferry excursion to view the sinking of the ex-U.S.S. Radford on Del-Jersey-Land Reef.

The window for the excursion to view the sinking of the U.S.S. Radford has been changed to Tuesday, Aug. 9, with backup dates of Wednesday, Aug. 10 or Thursday, August 11.

However, these dates are tentative, and it is possible that the sinking could be pushed to a later date.

You will receive another email when the date is confirmed and will be requested to RSVP.

PLEASE do not respond to this email. This notification is an update, only.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may have caused.


Thank you for your patience.

Public Affairs Office

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

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Excursion Alert:  Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Latest update on the Cape May - Lewes ferry excursion to view the sinking of the ex-U.S.S. Radford on Del-Jersey-Land Reef.

We are tracking tropical storm “Emily.”  Current weather models indicate that this storm could affect the target date for sinking of August 9. 

You will receive an updated Excursion Alert on Thursday, August 4.

PLEASE do not respond to this email. This notification is an update, only.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you for your patience.
Public Affairs Office
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

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Excursion Alert: 

Thursday, August 4, 2011 Latest update on the Cape May - Lewes ferry excursion to view the sinking of the ex-U.S.S. Radford on Del-Jersey-Land Reef.

 We continue to track tropical storm “Emily.”  Current weather models indicate that this storm could affect the target date for sinking of August 9.  

You will receive an updated Excursion Alert on Friday, August 5 with more information.

PLEASE do not respond to this email. This notification is an update, only. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience.

Public Affairs OfficeDelaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Contro

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The contractor preparing the Radford plans to sink the vessel on Wednesday, Aug. 10, with a backup date of Thursday, Aug. 11. However, the sinking and the excursion are dependent on the weather and sea conditions at the site, and could be postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.

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I have a confirmed sitting of a “cut down navy destroyer” in Delaware Bay! Also called the DNREC for confirmation and was told ”anchors away”! You can track her progress here:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?level0=100 http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?level0=100

Look for the tug HELEN D COPPEDGE.

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News article with video:

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/127312378.html