"Free vintage tractor to anyone who wants to come get it"

[CobyRupert]

An astounding view from 17,5’ beneath... - White Stars, Black Sea | Facebook
"An astounding view from 17,500 beneath the surface of the sea - a 1941 International Harvester sits still chained to the deck of USS Hornet (CV-8), lost during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, October 27th, 1942.

Photo credit to Navigea LTD, January 2019"

 

[5030]

Think I'll pass on that one.

 

[k0ua]

I dunno... The tires look pretty good on that old one. And the decal on the side is doing well too.. Maybe saltwater storage is the preferred method?

 

[ruffdog]

Be sure to add anti-fungal additive to the fuel tank before starting!:laughing:

 

[k0ua]

Be sure to add anti-fungal additive to the fuel tank before starting!:laughing:

yes for sure..

However. I saw a video of a WW2 aircraft brought up from one of the great lakes a few years ago, and they rebuilt the engine and put it into a flyable airframe and it is now a working aircraft. You would have to wonder if it would be possible to clean up old tractor and make it run again. Wouldn't that be something?

 

[ovrszd]

Am I correct in assuming there's not enough oxygen in the water at that depth to deteriorate the tractor??

 

[radios1]

that might still be Government property. International law says warships remain the property of the respective Government that lost it. I'm not sure about property being transported on one, though..

 

[5030]

yes for sure..

However. I saw a video of a WW2 aircraft brought up from one of the great lakes a few years ago, and they rebuilt the engine and put it into a flyable airframe and it is now a working aircraft. You would have to wonder if it would be possible to clean up old tractor and make it run again. Wouldn't that be something?

Seen some pretty neglected and abused barnyard Buick's brought back from the dead so anything is possible.

 

[Jstpssng]

That’s impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Was it normal to carry something like that into battle?

 

[ovrszd]

I assume it was part of the onboard equipment. Can't think of any reason to simply be hauling someone's tractor during battle.

 

[4570Man]

"Free vintage tractor to anyone who wants to come get it"

It’s got some kind of push bar on the front. Does anyone know the intended use?

 

[Deere Dude]

I refuse to be drafted unless I can bring my tractor!

 

[ovrszd]

Being an Aircraft Carrier there would be plenty of need for a push vehicle on deck. Understanding the haste and desperation of fielding a Navy I can easily see civilian resources being used.

 

[Diggin It]

That痴 impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Was it normal to carry something like that into battle?

I would imagine it's a tug either for above deck aircraft or below deck freight/ammo.

 

[k0ua]

Being an Aircraft Carrier there would be plenty of need for a push vehicle on deck. Understanding the haste and desperation of fielding a Navy I can easily see civilian resources being used.

It was a hectic time in our nation's history. I can imagine using all sorts of expedient items to accomplish the tasks at hand

 

[ultrarunner]

And it shows the proper way to secure a tractor for transport.

 

[ovrszd]

And it shows the proper way to secure a tractor for transport.

True That!!!

 

[fried1765]

Thatç—´ impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Was it normal to carry something like that into battle?

That is called an aircraft "tug".
Used for "spotting" aircraft on a carrier deck.

Airlines use similar tugs today for towing baggage carts.
Corporate aircraft are also moved around airports using small tugs.

Airline aircraft type tugs are much larger, for the heavier aircraft they must move.

 

[4get gto]

And it shows the proper way to secure a tractor for transport.

Yep, no Harbor Freight ratchet straps back then...:laughing:

 

[/pine]

FWIW...
The Hornet is a little more famous for once having 16 B-25 bombers strapped to her deck and ferried them and their crews to the South Pacific where they launched the first actual bombing raids over the nation of Japan...It was called the Doolittle raid and was depicted in the movie 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo'

Part of the mission involved a submarine that slipped into Tokyo Bay and guided the bombers to targets see the movie 'Destination Tokyo'

other films have been made about the raid...

The Hornet continued to serve before it's demise as seen...