Scrapping of the USS Plymouth Rock
Richmond, VA


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The USS Plymouth Rock was towed to Richmond, VA to Peck Recycling Yard to be broken up in April 1996.  The price paid for scrap was $289,000.   The following pictures were taken by Harry Andersen, BTC and Captain Jerry Larson.   Harry Andersen has the original set of pictures and anyone wishing to obtain the 23 pictures at cost for $8.55 can contact Harry Andersen 1-847-336-2151; e-mail at [email protected]

Scrapping of the USS Plymouth Rock (LSD29)
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Date this Page Last Edited
01/15/2015