For a while, it looked like USS Narwhal SSN-671 was going to be saved by the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky. The group planned on removing the reactor compartments of the submarine and installing empty plugs, which could be used for an orientation center, display area, gift shop, or anything else you could have needed inside the boat. The project would have cost approximately $2 million, but only one fourth of that amount could be raised. As such, the Navy placed the submarine back on the list to be scrapped.
While it is unlikely that Narwhal will be saved, there is still hope for another nuclear submarine, USS Drum SSN-677.
Speaking of the Millville Army Air Field Museum, they are currently seeking donations to restore the mural that is currently painted on the Millville City Hall building. The mural was created through the hard work of George Curio, and dedicated in 1998. It took over $30,000 to create the mural, which was all received through donations. It is now time to restore the mural, which depicts P-47 Thunderbolts that trained at the Millville Air Field. It will cost approximately $10,000 to restore the mural, and any donations raised above that amount will be placed in an account for future restorations.
If you are interested in donating, go to their webpage here.
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