The [1] Contra Costa Times is reporting that USS Pampanito has left its berth at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf for Alameda’s Bay Ship & Yacht Co’s dry dock facilities to receive a proper Navy “shave and haircut.” The old warship will have barnacles and corrosion removed, and fresh paint applied. Volunteers expect Pampanito will return to its familiar moorings in San Francisco in early February.

I’m looking forward to visiting the old boat in March. It will be my first visit since the passing of my friend, Gary “Cowboy” McLaughlin who used to be a Docent onboard Pampanito.