Treasuring the pieces of our shared history – Kitsap Sun

Ritch K. Eich, Thousand Oaks, California| Kitsap Sun

Regarding Josh Farley's superb article on Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's iconic hammerhead crane, "Navy to pursue demolition of iconic crane":

In the late 17th century Erik Menved was the first Danish king to establish a naval port, base and shipyard (and drydock) in Copenhagen. Unlike the U.S., the Danes often preserve their history and its important landmarks. Today, when you visit Copenhagen, you see the drydock at Christianshavn built in 1734 and, most important, you see the famous crane ("Mastekranen") sitting prominently on the former Holmen Naval Base and the former Royal Danish Naval Academy.

Please find a way to reduce the weight, then move to another location and re-assemble the unique crane at Naval Shipyard Puget Sound.

I love the Navy but it is hardly known for its wisdom or flexibility when it comes to preserving historical artifacts.

Ritch K. Eich, Captain, USN (Ret.), Thousand Oaks, California

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