The BROWN is currently closed but essential people are needed as we are an operational ship. And when crew are on the ship, they are following state guidelines for social distancing. Today... Fires lit! Spring commissioning 2020 in progress! (No politics, please. We just wanted to share what the engineers did today) 💪🏻👌🏻 🔥 Thanks George for the video!!!
Auxillary Condenser maintenance
More engine room love 🖤 Sorry I started filming mid-conversation but Joe S was explaining things and it was too good to not start recording. Hope it’s interesting to some of you. Our engine is AMAZING!
Thanks for sending a video of us coming home on Sunday Andy Heckrotte
Shipyard 2020: shift to drydock
Another great time lapse, this time from the radar mast looking forward. The ship was moved from the layberth to Drydock 3 at Colonna's Shipyard yesterday morning. The vessel went in stern first, essentially backing the whole way over to the dock.
Colonna's new drydock takes approximately 10 minutes to flood, and 45 minutes to raise, with much larger pumps and pumping capacity than other drydocks.
JOHN W BROWN getting under way this evening.
JOHN W BROWN getting under way this evening.
Tugs are here and we’re preparing to shift from Clinton Street to the cruise terminal for tomorrow’s Living History Cruise.
Bob in action as the official step counter making sure all are in place and none were added since last year's Living History Cruise. Come, walk up and count them all and let us know how many there are on June 15 during our Living History Cruise.
Our always present Bosun Emeritus ( ret. ) but swoops in when needed as acting Bosun....Walt ! Oh ...and Dan in the yellow on the other winch.
What's New Wednesday...a day later, but the JWB deck crew was busy loading porta john's, privys , water closets, loo or heads... all for your comfort for our first Living History Cruise of 2019 season, on June 15. Bob signals, Walt and Dan winch, and on the pier, Paul and Chuck attach the cradle.
This month we’ve shared short videos each day to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month. We’re going to keep recording them because our volunteers are important too, but we won’t be sharing them daily. We’re ending with Stacia, our amazing, hard working Treasurer and she sums up how we feel about our volunteers. If you’d like to become part of this great organization, sign up here to become a member https://www.ssjohnwbrown.org/membership and then contact us to come volunteer!!!
Many, many of you know Mike. He has been involved with the BROWN forever and has his helpful hands in so many pots, we don’t know how he juggles it all. Say hello to Mike and like/share his video!
Give Volunteer Kathleen a big hello by commenting and sharing (and liking!) the post. She’s so smart and such an asset.
Today’s volunteer/crew member is Dan. If you’re thinking of coming to volunteer, Dan is gonna be your man. He’s the volunteer coordinator and all around cool guy! Say hi to Dan and think about coming down to the ship to join a really cool and fun organization. https://www.ssjohnwbrown.org/contact/
Meet Hugh, everyone! As chairman of Project Liberty Ship, he carries a huge weight but has a wealth of experience. He’s one of the few current volunteers/crew members who made the Great Lakes trip.
Liam actually does hold the record as the volunteer who started at the youngest age. He also knows EVERY single place to hide on the ship and is an amazing resource.
Give Anne, tonight’s volunteer, a big hello.
We’re hoping that each video gives a slightly different perspective on what a BROWN volunteer ‘looks like’. Dave is one of our newest volunteers and he got involved by going to an RV show and talking to one of our volunteers. We’re sneaky like that... happy Tuesday!
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Today’s volunteer is Denny and he’s ALWAYS interesting to talk to 🤔🤪😂
Everyone who follows us should know Rick. He was a legendary Chief Mate before stepping into the role of Master of the ship/Captain for the last 10 years. Rick recently stepped down from the position but still is actively involved AND is our fountain of knowledge. Say hello to Rick today by commenting, liking and/or sharing!
Friends, this is Fred. He’s a licensed professional, infamous ‘loser of GoPro’ off the coast of NYC, seasoned world traveler and he still spends time on the BROWN. Give Fred some LibertyShip love by commenting, liking and/or sharing his video! You, too, can come volunteer and polish brass 😳🤪
Give one of our long-time assets and ‘characters’ some loving’ 🥰. Bob makes everyone smile. Bob’s not on FB but if you comment, we’ll make sure he see’s them. Thanks for helping the BROWN by liking, sharing and commenting; we need to spread the word. Check out www.ssjohnwbrown.org for tickets, membership, and volunteer info.
Say hello to Susan, who recently completed the Basic Safety Training course
