A Historical Ship Rolled Out of the Bay and Onto Land This Morning

USS LCI(L)-1091

A historical ship which has been docked in Eureka, the USS LCI(L)-1091, is being moved today. [All photos by Mark McKenna]

This morning an important part of our maritime history, the USS LCI(L) 1091 is being moved from her dock at the foot of Commercial Street in Eureka to Humboldt Redwood Terminal 1 where she is being hauled out, inspected and, hopefully, repaired.

As was true of most ships of her class, 1091 was not given a name but was only known by her number. She performed a number of tasks in her career including battleship (she received two stars), minesweeper, participated in atomic bomb tests, laboratory ship, and much more. Until today, she has been docked in Humboldt Bay and opened to the public as a museum.

This morning, crews used ancient technology to place cut up logs under her hull and roll her to her current spot.

1091 has been taking on water recently. Over the next months she will be inspected and, hopefully, in the coming years, she will be fixed for others to enjoy as a historical treasure.
USS LCI(L)-1091[All photos by Mark McKenna]

USS LCI(L)-1091[All photos by Mark McKenna]

Ancient log rolling technology aided by modern machinery helps WWII ship be brought on land for inspection and repairs.

Ancient log rolling technology aided by modern machinery helps WWII ship be brought on land for inspection and repairs.

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Coletta Hughes
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Coletta Hughes
7 years ago

Hopefully they’ll be able to save this historic ship for many generations to come.

gabriele gray
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gabriele gray
7 years ago

http://www.hnsa.org/hnsa-ships/uss-lcil-1091/

Includes photo of her earlier in her career.

Also: http://www.galik.com/lci/lci14.htm
“The Landing Craft Infantry (LCI), small in comparison to other ships, was affectionately called an “Elsie” or “Spitkit”.” History of this class of ships.

http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/15/151091.htm
NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive

links for those who might want to know about this much decorated warrior.
I hope she can be returned in good condition to her place at the dock so people can
continue to visit.

LeRoy Marsh
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LeRoy Marsh
7 years ago
Reply to  gabriele gray

The LSIL-1091 will be open for visitors every Fri and Sunday as soon as a safe access is in place. The only change is location.
All LCI(L)’s were renamed LSIL in 1947

sue
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sue
7 years ago
Reply to  gabriele gray

that was a good link

Guest
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7 years ago

That’s cool I didn’t even know it was here

Trucker16
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Trucker16
7 years ago
Reply to  Guest

I dont know that ship was there hopefully they’ll get it fixed and we will be able to see it again as a museum 🇺🇸

Don Reed
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Don Reed
7 years ago
Reply to  Trucker16

As soon as we can provide safe access and re-establish rails around the deck we will open the ship back up to visitors.

Spinnerholm
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Spinnerholm
7 years ago

Nice photos, Mark! Where is Humboldt Redwood Terminal 1?

curlybill
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Spyrock patriot
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Spyrock patriot
7 years ago

Can’t wait to go check it out with my kids

chelsea burns
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chelsea burns
7 years ago

thank you for this kym♡

dgale
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dgale
7 years ago

We’ve taken the Cub Scouts (Arcata Pack 95) there the past few years – great educational fun for the kids. I hope they can get it all patched up and back in action soon.

DaPisan
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DaPisan
7 years ago

Raul Reese would be very happy!

Honeydew Bridge Chump
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Honeydew Bridge Chump
7 years ago

This reminds me of the wreck nearby, even a submarine got stuck.
I’ve got the old pictures somewhere, but can’t recall the name of the wreck.
It happened pretty much in the same spot if memory serves me.

Hick
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Hick
7 years ago

The wreckage of the U.S.S. Milwaukee is still visible out by the No. jetty. Pretty sure it got stuck there in 1918. It was trying to pull a stranded submarine back out to sea. The sub was eventually freed by locals. I believe they used Redwood logs to float the submarine. But the Milwaukee, or what’s left of her remains there to this day. Our area has a very rich maritime heritage. The ocean was the only way to get anything in or out of here for a long time. Anything historical should be saved as tourism is our next developing industry.

Honeydew Bridge Chump
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Honeydew Bridge Chump
7 years ago
Reply to  Hick

That’s the name and I believe the complete photographic history of the event is in the internet archives if anyone is curious to see.
People haven’t just been getting trucks stuck on the beach, there’s been way bigger things getting pounded by the surf complete with people having puzzled looks on their faces.

In a couple months time should be about right for that puddle to eat a truck right near the North Jetty picnic area, that’s always a good smile.

The Unpopular Opinion
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The Unpopular Opinion
9 months ago

Has the ship been moved? Can’t see it on Google Maps anymore…