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USS Aries The Museum is open only by appointment. Text 314-550-0931 or go through ussaries.org website.

Photo 6: It might be helpful when describing a certain function of the machinery to be able to link different photos sin...
10/24/2026

Photo 6: It might be helpful when describing a certain function of the machinery to be able to link different photos since there is not too much to connect them as they are shown. Any comments or instruction is surely appreciated.

Photo 5: USS Aries Sailors, we're looking through the windows to the inner workings of the MK75. What are we seeing? Did...
10/23/2026

Photo 5: USS Aries Sailors, we're looking through the windows to the inner workings of the MK75. What are we seeing? Did any of this equipment ever break or require a human touch while out on the open sea? Or was all maintenance done on shore?

The second story door going in at Gasconade! Six windows and one big door! Many thanks to all our workmen and workwomen!
10/22/2026

The second story door going in at Gasconade! Six windows and one big door! Many thanks to all our workmen and workwomen!

Photo 4: Looking inside the MK75 through the special instructional windows. Aries sailors, what are we seeing?
10/22/2026

Photo 4: Looking inside the MK75 through the special instructional windows. Aries sailors, what are we seeing?

Window #1 almost in! Yippee! We’re working at the Gasconade Boatyard and very thankful for our volunteers help.
10/21/2026

Window #1 almost in! Yippee! We’re working at the Gasconade Boatyard and very thankful for our volunteers help.

Photo 3: Looking inside one of the "windows". This isn't a great photo due to the reflexion, but we'd love some educatio...
10/21/2026

Photo 3: Looking inside one of the "windows". This isn't a great photo due to the reflexion, but we'd love some education about what we are seeing.

Photo 2: And what is this, Aries fans? We're hoping one or more of you can give us a run down on what we are looking at....
10/20/2026

Photo 2: And what is this, Aries fans? We're hoping one or more of you can give us a run down on what we are looking at. If someone could label important parts and tell us all about it, we would greatly appreciate it. I believe this is inside the MK75. The light on the upper right is a special edition not on the original gun, but something the Aries team can turn on at night to really show off.

Sailors and gunners--tell us what you know! We're open to stories of all kinds!

This week we're going to focus a lot on the new original (44 year old) MK75 that was recently re-installed on the USS Ar...
10/19/2026

This week we're going to focus a lot on the new original (44 year old) MK75 that was recently re-installed on the USS Aries. The photos are going to highlight some of the gun mechanisms that can be seen inside this beauty. We'll need the help and expertise of our experienced sailors and gunners to explain the operation of the gun using some technical words--but also in a way that a five year old--okay--10 year old can understand. If someone can copy the photos to their desktop and label the different parts, we civilians may learn a lot. (You should be able to upload it again as a photo in the comments. )

Photo 1: This first photo shows Robert Cain, CWO Coast Guard Yard Ordnance Program Manager, making some final inspections . What is that open port called, who has gone in there and what did they do inside? Inquiring minds want to know?

The USS Aries was commissioned on September 18, 1982. Here it is October 18, 2026-- 44 years and one month later.Don't y...
10/18/2026

The USS Aries was commissioned on September 18, 1982. Here it is October 18, 2026-- 44 years and one month later.

Don't you wonder what the plank owners thought or felt after one month on the job? Here are some of the guys that visited the museum in May 2019. We'd like to invite them to say a few words about their experiences.

Left to Right: Randy Parkhurst, Dennis McCarthy, Buzz Borries, Chuck Shannon, Jan Downing, and Carl Weiscopf.

Not all Heroes Wear CapesPart IX: And Finally; one more thank you.We are eternally thankful for our current "Relocation ...
10/17/2026

Not all Heroes Wear Capes

Part IX: And Finally; one more thank you.

We are eternally thankful for our current "Relocation Team". Perhaps you know that we are hoping to relocate to an area with increased visitor capacity and with an organization or museum that can assure continued care for the USS Aries.

The young adults who initially purchased the USS Aries are getting "old" and hope to assure her existence by entrusting her to others.

In addition to the Aries Team, we have been joined in the last few years by International Hydrofoil Society (IHS) President, Ray Vellinga, and Vice-President, Mark Bebar, and also by Carl Weiscopf (first commander of the Aries) and Chuck Shannon of PHMRON 2 MLSG fame . https://www.facebook.com/groups/113732458675354 These gentlemen are able to do so much more with their technical and military experience and knowledge than we civilians could ever do.

We thank you guys for sticking with us.

(Note: The photo is an unrelated one taken by Aaron Stocks after the installation of the MK75.)

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Gasconade, MO
65036

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