From May 31 to June 2nd, the historic ships at Seawolf Park onPelican Island in Galveston will come to life as part of an annualworldwide event commemorating their service. This year, BVARC will behosting MSWE on the destroyer escort, the USS Stewart, the submarineUSS Cavalla and the concrete hulled WWI era SS Selma.
BVARC members will be operating and communicating with the 100+ otherhistoric vessels in the United States and around the world. Due tothe unique situation of Seawolf Park having the USS Stewart and USSCavalla at the same location, any contact will provide an extraclaimed ship QSO contact (2 for 1). During MSWE, the public may comeand visit the operators during the weekend observing the contactsbeing made. The schedule for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Three operating positions are planned with SSB, CW and data modes available. The schedule break down is: The event begins June 1, 0000z(UTC) to June 2nd 2359z(UTC) - Which for local time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday. Set-up 4pm to 7pm Friday Operating time 7 pm Friday to 1pm Sunday (tentative) Tear down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday Operators (and only scheduled operators) volunteering for the overnight shift will be able to nap in the Stewart’s enlisted berthing area in the aft of the ship. We have a 4 op head count limitation for each overnight. The main meal Saturday evening (RSVP required) will be catered. Lunch Saturday will be sandwiches (Subway) and breakfast tacos for Saturday and Sunday mornings. To sign-up for a shift(s), volunteer for set-up or tear down or just obtain more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at k5...@yahoo.com. You must be pre-registered on our list to participate. The list will be provided to the entry gate for admittance. The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic support of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels and the use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future activity and expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows us, in our own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to support Galveston Parks. Mark K5MGJ Museum Ships Weekend Coordinator
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