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Jim Selby

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I am Jim Selby, living in Jacksonville , Florida. A retired Navy Chief Petty Officer. I have and Excelsior Mini Lathe and a Colt midi . I am a member of Northeast Florida Woodturners Association.
 
Welcome aboard, chief.
Saw a fellow last week who had a hat with the name of a ship and the notation on the back- Plankowner; means he was on the first crew when it was commissioned. Can't remember the ship!
 
Welcome aboard, chief.
Saw a fellow last week who had a hat with the name of a ship and the notation on the back- Plankowner; means he was on the first crew when it was commissioned. Can't remember the ship!
Thanks, yes plank owners are the crew aboard during commissioning.
 
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