One Thing Katrina could not touch CAMILLE

[Javlin]

I got my first drive down 90 in Gulfport today it's really sad.I was approaching downtown Gulfport when I could see that Grasslawn had been totally wiped of the face the earth(built in 1836).I drove on further pass the GP Harbor pass the X Grand Casino and low and behold I saw the SS Camille sitting pretty as can be had not move an inch it seemed.If you're wondering the SS Camille is an old tug that was deposited by Camille herself N of 90 and turned into a souvenir shop.I think it was one of a few landmarks left.I have to say maybe the only one Katrina left,maybe out of some respect,one Girl bowing to another.

[MSRobi911]

You are so right Javlin. I haven't had the time or the heart to ride over to Biloxi/Gulfport areas, its too depressing here in Pascagoula and I don't think I could take the heart break anymore. I've seen it on TV but I know its not the same as in person and since I live in what looks like a war zone everyday I just can't make my self go over there. My heart breaks every time I ride down the street here and see the old homes that are gone and that will never be rebuilt because there is nothing but a concrete slab left. Growing up on the coast you have a lot of memories of all along the MS Gulf Coast and New Orleans and to know that it will never be the same for our children and grandchildren to see if heartbreaking.

It was something else that the SS Camille never moved an inch that was just so strange since everything around it was just totally gone and there she sat.

But as you know, we will be back, it won't look the same, but hopefully it will be better.

Mary

[Javlin]

Yea so many of those old turn of the century homes with there beautiful craftsmanship are gone.I had been in a couple of them and they where absolutly gorgeous.One I went into(Chimmeys) had dressing rooms made for a Queen with 12' ceiling,dressers,shoe racks,closet within a closet and 3 mirrors.Then they came with a fire place in every room with beautiful hardwood floors.I could go on.All erased by one storm that many others could no accomplished.So yes we go on while a major part of the GC history has vanished.

[Agua]

Yeah, I guess that boat found a good place to beach back in 69.

[rtd2]

You are so right Javlin. I haven't had the time or the heart to ride over to Biloxi/Gulfport areas, its too depressing here in Pascagoula and I don't think I could take the heart break anymore. I've seen it on TV but I know its not the same as in person and since I live in what looks like a war zone everyday I just can't make my self go over there. My heart breaks every time I ride down the street here and see the old homes that are gone and that will never be rebuilt because there is nothing but a concrete slab left. Growing up on the coast you have a lot of memories of all along the MS Gulf Coast and New Orleans and to know that it will never be the same for our children and grandchildren to see if heartbreaking.

It was something else that the SS Camille never moved an inch that was just so strange since everything around it was just totally gone and there she sat.

But as you know, we will be back, it won't look the same, but hopefully it will be better.

Mary

The Inner hull of the SS CAMILLE was FILLED with concrete shortly after it was turned into a attraction. The entire boat is steel so it didnt suprise me it didnt move.

[MGC]

Katrina actually did damage the old tug. The bridge was caved in by wave action.....MGC

[Javlin]

I did not notice that all i noticed as I drove by was it's existence when everything around it had been demolished.Yea rtd2 one of the guys at work told me about the cement still pretty amazing though when you consider the Grand was moved to 90.