I actually contributed money to the fight to save the Cabot. Unfortunately I think one of the biggest reasons for the failure of the preservation effort is that the preservation group seemed to put too much faith in the internet for getting word out and donations in.

There
> is absolutely nothing to laugh about in the
> Cabot tragedy. As I said however, the people
> who post on this board care a great deal
> more about our country's heritage than do
> MOST of the nintendo generation. I read
> about her plight in the Washington Times,
> and I am sure it was publicized elsewhere.
> Unfortunately very few people with money
> cared. The irony is that the scrap metal
> market tanked, and with the exception of her
> island and a couple of gun mounts, most of
> her pieces still lie around the dock. Serves
> the guy right.


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