Notice that even the Scoutmasters got the privelage of these historic accomodations. Mr. Bridges on top, Mr. Rinehart on the bottle, and Mr. Backman [me] will soon be part of the sandwich!
Apollo exhibits (this is the ship that picked up Apollo 11 with Neil Armstrong after the first Moon Walk!)
Chow was served in the Crew Mess
One particular guide, Chuck (below), was extremetly knowlegable about the engine room. He knew everything about every valve, pipe, knob, turbine, step, guage, ship, engine, worker, Captain, etc., etc.! Then we found out that when in the Navy he was the Chief Engineer on the Carrier Midway, before becoming a Captain, before overseeing upgrades on all Pacific Fleet Carriers, before retiring, before donating his time to lead tours thru the Hornet! Wow, legends teaching history!
Yup, That's Me!