The claim: Jim Creek, Oso, ?
What it really is: The Jim Creek Naval Radio Station is a Navy very low frequency (VLF) radio transmitter facility. The facility has one building, and the area itself is also used as a outdoor recreational area for Naval personnel and their families and guests.
Showing posts with label Navy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Navy. Show all posts
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Keyport Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Washington
The claim: Keyport, ?
What it really is: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport is one of two of the Navy's undersea warfare facilities, and employs around 1,300 civilian workers.
The base also has it's own museum, and while there are several large buildings there, none of them appear to be something you would find in a prison camp. Infact they look mostly like industrial buildings.
What it really is: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport is one of two of the Navy's undersea warfare facilities, and employs around 1,300 civilian workers.
The base also has it's own museum, and while there are several large buildings there, none of them appear to be something you would find in a prison camp. Infact they look mostly like industrial buildings.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington
The claim: Bremerton, ?
What it really is: The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is an historical Naval ship yard is primarily used by the Navy for maintenance and modernization of it's ships, as well as housing part of the reserve fleet.
The facility itself is surround by the city of Brenton, and there is very little room for where it can expand into, and most of the buildings that are there are nothing you wouldn't find in a facility such as this.
What it really is: The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is an historical Naval ship yard is primarily used by the Navy for maintenance and modernization of it's ships, as well as housing part of the reserve fleet.
The facility itself is surround by the city of Brenton, and there is very little room for where it can expand into, and most of the buildings that are there are nothing you wouldn't find in a facility such as this.
Naval Station Everett, Washington
The claim: Everett, ?
What it really is: Naval Station Everett is a relatively young Navy base (it became active in 1994) and is the home to several ships, including the USS Nimitz.
The base itself isn't actually on to much land, and none of the buildings there look like nothing you wouldn't find on your typical Navy base. Plus, if there was a prison camp being built there it would be unlikely it could be kept out of public view due to the fact that the city Everett is right next to the base.
What it really is: Naval Station Everett is a relatively young Navy base (it became active in 1994) and is the home to several ships, including the USS Nimitz.
The base itself isn't actually on to much land, and none of the buildings there look like nothing you wouldn't find on your typical Navy base. Plus, if there was a prison camp being built there it would be unlikely it could be kept out of public view due to the fact that the city Everett is right next to the base.
Friday, February 14, 2014
(ELF transmitter), Wisconsin
The claim: Clam Lake, ?
What it really is: Clam Lake was the site of one of the Navy's Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) transmitters, but it was shut down in 2005.
What it really is: Clam Lake was the site of one of the Navy's Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) transmitters, but it was shut down in 2005.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Carswell AFB, Texas
The claim: Fort Worth, 3,274
What it really is: The Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (formerly known as Carswell Air Force Base) is a military air field operated by the Navy Reserve.
While the base is operation by the Navy, it is also used by the Air Force, the Marines, and the Texas Air National Guard, and also employees civilian personnel as well.
The base itself is also surround by residential areas.
What it really is: The Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (formerly known as Carswell Air Force Base) is a military air field operated by the Navy Reserve.
While the base is operation by the Navy, it is also used by the Air Force, the Marines, and the Texas Air National Guard, and also employees civilian personnel as well.
The base itself is also surround by residential areas.
Newport Naval Base/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Rhode Island
The claim: Newport, 1,440
What it really is: Naval Station Newport is a typical Navy base, but also is home to multiple schools for the Navy as well, including the Naval War College and the Naval Justice School.
What it really is: Naval Station Newport is a typical Navy base, but also is home to multiple schools for the Navy as well, including the Naval War College and the Naval Justice School.
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Pennsylvania
The claim: West Mifflin, 160
What it really is: The Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory is a government owned research and development facility that's sole purpose is the designing and development of nuclear power resources for the Navy.
What it really is: The Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory is a government owned research and development facility that's sole purpose is the designing and development of nuclear power resources for the Navy.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, New York
The claim: Niskayuna and West Milton, 4,070
What it really is: The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory is a research and development facility dedicated to the research, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the US Navy's nuclear powered warships.
What it really is: The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory is a research and development facility dedicated to the research, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the US Navy's nuclear powered warships.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey
The claim: Lakehurst, 7,400
What it really is: Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst is the provider of full spectrum support for aircraft launch, recovery and support equipment systems for U.S. and allied Naval Aviation Forces at sea and Marine Corps Expeditionary Aviation Forces ashore.
The base was also the site of the Navy's lighter than air programs (i.e. airships, blimps) and still contains two huge hangers that once housed airships.
The base is also the site of the Hindenburg disaster.
What it really is: Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst is the provider of full spectrum support for aircraft launch, recovery and support equipment systems for U.S. and allied Naval Aviation Forces at sea and Marine Corps Expeditionary Aviation Forces ashore.
The base was also the site of the Navy's lighter than air programs (i.e. airships, blimps) and still contains two huge hangers that once housed airships.
The base is also the site of the Hindenburg disaster.
Earle Naval Weapons Station, New Jersey
The claim: Colts Neck, 11,000
What it really is: Earle Naval Weapons Station is a Navy Base with a near 3 mile long pier that is used to load and unload ammunition from warships a safe distance away from the heavily populated areas that surround the base.
Also I imagine the site attracts a lot of site seers as well due to the fact that the base has such a huge pier.
What it really is: Earle Naval Weapons Station is a Navy Base with a near 3 mile long pier that is used to load and unload ammunition from warships a safe distance away from the heavily populated areas that surround the base.
Also I imagine the site attracts a lot of site seers as well due to the fact that the base has such a huge pier.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
ELF transmitter, Michigan
The claim: Republic, ?
What if really is: The ELF transmitter in Michigan was once used to communicate with submarines, but was dismantled in 2004.
What if really is: The ELF transmitter in Michigan was once used to communicate with submarines, but was dismantled in 2004.
White Oak Naval Surface Weapons Center, Maryland
The claim: White Oak, ?
What it really is: The Naval Ordnance Laboratory in White Oak, Maryland, was closed in the 1990's, and is now run by the FDA.
What it really is: The Naval Ordnance Laboratory in White Oak, Maryland, was closed in the 1990's, and is now run by the FDA.
Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland
The claim: 7,900
What it really is: Naval Air Station Patuxent River is a large Navy base situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.
While the base does have many buildings on it, none of them appear to be the type one would find on a prison camp. Considering this, and the fact that the base has civilian employees, makes this an unlikely location of a prison camp.
What it really is: Naval Air Station Patuxent River is a large Navy base situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.
While the base does have many buildings on it, none of them appear to be the type one would find on a prison camp. Considering this, and the fact that the base has civilian employees, makes this an unlikely location of a prison camp.
Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (VLF/LF), Maryland
The claim: Annapolis, ?
What it really is: NSS Annapolis is a former VLF and HF transmitter station for the US Navy.
The station was rendered obsolete by satellite technology, and ceased operations. All but three towers were demolished in 1999. The three that remain were left for historical proposes.
What it really is: NSS Annapolis is a former VLF and HF transmitter station for the US Navy.
The station was rendered obsolete by satellite technology, and ceased operations. All but three towers were demolished in 1999. The three that remain were left for historical proposes.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine
The claim: Kittery, 278
What it really is: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is used by the US Navy for remodeling and repairing submarines. The shipyard is also used by the Coast Guard as a home port for several cutters.
The shipyard is also registered as a National Historical Place.
What it really is: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is used by the US Navy for remodeling and repairing submarines. The shipyard is also used by the Coast Guard as a home port for several cutters.
The shipyard is also registered as a National Historical Place.
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Maine
The claim: Cutler, East Machias, 2,850
What it really is: The actual name for the facility is VLF Transmitter Cutler. The facility is a very low frequency shore radio station used by the Navy to provide one-way communications with submarines.
The facility itself has two identical umbrella arrays. The reason for this is because if one has to be taken offline for repairs and maintenance, the other one can remain operational.
What it really is: The actual name for the facility is VLF Transmitter Cutler. The facility is a very low frequency shore radio station used by the Navy to provide one-way communications with submarines.
The facility itself has two identical umbrella arrays. The reason for this is because if one has to be taken offline for repairs and maintenance, the other one can remain operational.
NAS Brunswick, Maine
The claim: Brunswick, 3,221
What it really is: Naval Air Station Brunswick was closed in 2010.
In 2011 the airport was reopened as the Brunswick Executive Airport. The rest of the property is also under redevelopment for public use as well
What it really is: Naval Air Station Brunswick was closed in 2010.
In 2011 the airport was reopened as the Brunswick Executive Airport. The rest of the property is also under redevelopment for public use as well
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base/Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Georgia
The claim: (1,600 W76/Trident I warheads; 400 W88/Trident II warheads; 160 W80-0/Sea-Launched Cruise Missiles) Kings Bay, 16,000
What it really is: Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is a major Navy base that is the home port for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's ballistic missile nuclear submarines which are armed with Trident missile nuclear weapons. Whether the base actually keeps any nuclear missiles on site is unknown as such information would most likely be considered top secret, but even if the base did have nuclear weapons on site, it wouldn't be unexpected considering the base does support ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
While the base does cover 16,000 acres, 4,000 of those acres are protected wetlands.
What it really is: Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is a major Navy base that is the home port for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's ballistic missile nuclear submarines which are armed with Trident missile nuclear weapons. Whether the base actually keeps any nuclear missiles on site is unknown as such information would most likely be considered top secret, but even if the base did have nuclear weapons on site, it wouldn't be unexpected considering the base does support ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
While the base does cover 16,000 acres, 4,000 of those acres are protected wetlands.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
West Loch, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The claim: Oahu, 12,191
What it really is: West Loch was the site of a disaster that occurred on May 21, 1944, and kill 163. The exact cause of the explosion that caused the disaster remains unknown to this day.
Most wreckage has since been removed and salvaged, but LST-480 still remains. A memorial is also located at the site as well.
What it really is: West Loch was the site of a disaster that occurred on May 21, 1944, and kill 163. The exact cause of the explosion that caused the disaster remains unknown to this day.
Most wreckage has since been removed and salvaged, but LST-480 still remains. A memorial is also located at the site as well.
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