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Concrete Ship Wreck of Subic Bay
A Concrete ship of the same class as YON-146 The Concrete Ship Wreck of Subic Bay YON-146 World War II saw many interesting ship building activities, Concrete Ship building being one of them. Since the large ship yards were turning out capital ships, the corn field ship yards created the LST. These ships yards got that nick name because many of them had been farms before the war. Far inland, they used the nations waterways to get the ships to the coast. All this ship building put a strain on the production of steel. Steel production limits meant critical items were often delayed. Fuel barges being one of them. Concrete boats…
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Aqwary Ambassador
If you have checked out my facebook page or that of Johan’s beach and dive resort you will see that I posted link for the Aqwary Ambassador program. This is the same product I did a review for early in the year on dive report and the Russian website. It will share information underwater such as air remaining, allow you to locate your dive buddy and even send programmed SMS messages. The Aqwary company are looking for promoters of their products using an Ambassador program. They are looking for divers who will use the smart console, report their observations and share the experience with other divers. A portion of their…
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skyraider
Sorry for not posting lately. I have been busy with a number of projects including posting on Johans Beach and Dive Resorts facebook page and creating a new website for them. A recently discovered Skyraider Also, have been doing some research. Johan has found a Skyraider aircraft and I been researching possible aircraft. I have two prime possibilities both are Ad-5Q aircraft. The AD-5Q is a modified Ad-5N changed to perform Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) missions. The Skyraider is best known as a single seater single engine propeller driven attack aircraft. Designed at the end of WWII they saw duty in the Korean War. They are probably best known as Sandy…
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Barges Dive Site
The Barges The Barges dive site is located on the north side of Grande Island. It is not what you would typically consider a wreck site, it does have a personality of its own. The true origins of the “barges” are unknown, however, I do have my own theory. I am convinced of it but lack documentary proof. I will present my theory later. Grande Island’s military importance dates back to the original Spanish fort. It became Fort Wint under the U.S. Navy until captured by the Japanese in WWII. After recaptured by US near the end of the war, it never regained its military significance. It was later used…
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Bang Saray
with airfares to Thailand dropping below $100. it was time for a short break. Spent 2 days of a week trip at Bang Saray to get a better feel for the place and to see the condo construction site. While there had some great seafood and enjoyed the relaxing enviroment. Even visited one of the local temples for photos. Source: Old Archive
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Should I cruise
Just finished a kindle book. “Should I Cruise?”,It basically started out as a training manual for my staff. Am working on the layout for the print version Should I Cruise? Asking that question to a cruise addict is about as dangerous as asking a Jewish grandmother how her grandchildren are. You will launch each into a topic that they can talk about for hours and hours. They will also give you a viewpoint based on their own experience. The thought of taking a cruise keeps popping into your mind. Most people just keep thinking of it and never get around to taking the first cruise. Selecting your first cruise…
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Bang Saray Thailand
Over the last year, I have been thinking of my next “retirement”. I still enjoy living in Subic Bay area of the Philippines but have been considering a lifestyle that included splitting the time between the Philippines and Thailand. I have been visiting Thailand a few times each year and enjoy the friendly laid back lifestyle there also. The biggest draw back for me is that few Thais speak English unlike the Philippines. As many know languages including English has always been a weak spot for me. Last year I looked at a condo project in Pattaya and liked it, In December I visited it again and a few…
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new year new goals
Just want to wish everyone a happy new years. One of my new year resolutions is to explore more and to take more photos. Did get a early jump on that with a trip to thailand in December. Went to Chiang Mai for a few days of that trip. The old part of the city is very interesting, with dozens of temples hundreds of years old. I also plan on more trips in the Philippines. This past weekend we visited Mount Samat. the site of the last battle in the Battle of Bataan during WWII. currently there is a National Shrine there, the Shrine of Valor. …
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New book Reinvent your Retirement
Reinvent Your Retirement Renew Yourself in Subic Bay, Philippines Authored by Charles W Davis Jr. What is your dream of retirement? Sitting on a tropical beach sipping a drink as the sunsets? Sitting on your back porch looking at the distance mountains? Everyone has a different view of retirement. People are living longer and it is possible that you will have as many years in retirement as you did working years. Those years are more likely to be active. Some people look at retirement in the old tradition, work till your 65, move to Florida, play golf or bridge, sit watching television till you and your friends are all dead.…
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Awarded Honors of Knight Commander
39th Anniversary Honours List Awards bestowed by HRH Prince Leonard on the occasion of the 39th Anniversary of Secession! Twenty First day of April 2009 Charles W. Davis Jr. (Subic Bay, PHILLIPINES) Bestowed with the Rank of Knight Commander in the Illustrious Order of Merit. Congratulations! Sir Charles W. Davis Jr. K.C.I.O.M. full text I like to thank my staff and friends for thier support and input to this award. Source: Old Archive