This guy is incredible. Massive props to the crew who made this film, it is absolutely perfect and let's the ship, man, and his experience come alive. Excellent interview.

APRIL 19TH 1989 WAS A LONG DAY BOYZ , KINDA FEEL GUILTY THAT I SURVIVED....GOD BLESS OUR 47

I served aboard The Carl Vinson and later the Independence. I was an airframe mechanic so I never went below the level of the chow hall. We were doing a static display on Independence once and my grouchy old uncle who lived in the area really wanted me to show him the engine rooms because that's what he had done in the Navy, like 40 years before this. I told him that I didn't even know where they were and he got angry and demanded to know how I couldn't know where they were. I just told him that I never go there, why would I? There are no F-14s down in the engine spaces. The only time I ever went below the hanger deck was to eat.

This guy really knew his stuff about this battleship... One of the BEST narrations I have ever seen.

My brother -in-law Jeff served on this ship, he was on turret 3 the fateful day the ship lost those men in turret 2. All his stories about the Iowa have amazed me for as long as I can remember. I feel honored even knowing someone who got to be on her and serve

I served aboard a big deck amphibious ship in the engine room. It was really nice to see him spend so much time discussing the engine room. Definitely not as flashy a job as aviation or fire control. And most of the time we are hiding out in our little hole, so we rarely get any PR. Even aboard the ship, many of the non engineering sailors seemed to realize that they couldn’t do their jobs if we didn’t do ours. So it really is refreshing to see a guide with a healthy understanding and respect for the men at the bottom of the ship.

It is great to see that this ship is being maintained in such pristine condition!

This guy is so incredibly knowledgeable. So glad to see he dedicated a part of his life to keep people educated on these older boats.

I was a nuclear weapons target analyst. The USS Iowa most certainly would not be "in the envelope" if it fired it's Katie Nuclear projectile. The nuclear shell for the Navy's 16-inch guns was a W-23 nuclear projectile. The max range of the 16-inch/50-caliber Mark 7 gun was 41,622 yd (38.059 km; 20.550 nmi) with nominal 660 lb (300 kg ) powder charge. The W-23 had a yield of 15-20 kilotons. When detonated the fireball radius would be 663 ft (0.05 mi²), the lethal radiation radius (500 rem) would be 0.82 mi (2.09 mi²), and the thermal radiation radius (3rd degree burns) would be 1.38 mi (5.94 mi²). So, there would be no effects on the ship or it's crew.

I served aboard Missouri and not the Iowa....but WOW, even all these years later going on this virtual Tour felt like going home. Everything rung with familiarity, a tuning fork down into the lizard part of my brain. Engineering and Broadway were my stomping grounds as well, the Chief did one heck of a job leading the camera through. Many times better than I could have attempted. Bravo, Chief.

That was one of the most fantastic things I've saw in a long time

Chief David Canfield gave a fantastic tour, and conveyed so much knowledge from first-hand ship’s company familiarity in a readily understandable way as to make this so very interesting and informative. Thanks to IA PBS et al.

I've watched this interview with a lot of interest and respect. I can't imagine how it was back in those days of WW2 in the heat of the battle on every room and on every deck of this BRILLIANT masterpiece. It is absolutely amazing how strong and top of the top quality product has been made by the AWESOME people back then. As he said : "the difference between 40s crewmen and 80s + 90s crewmen it is embarrassing". Back then, workers, engineers, crewmen and officers really put everything on the table : mind, heart, arms and life without blinking. Nowadays they put a damn laptop, welding robots and they ask rights and policy insurances.

The Iowa has to be the cleanest ship I have ever seen. And your explanations as to how the ship would run, is also the best I have heard. Thank you.

All through the 1980's the local lumber outfit in Los Angeles had a yard guy named Steve. Steve had pictures of Iowa in his wallet and showed them off. He was in love with this ship and now I know why. Steve, It's been 40 years and I still remember you !!

She is a beautiful part of history, thank you for sharing

My late father retired as the equivalent of a Master Chief and we would have loved to have visited this grand old lady..

This brought tears to my eyes seeing the majestic power this ship has & could wield. I marveled at the intricacies of the engines trying to picture the building of this behemoth. 🇺🇸

My old man was a machinist on the aircraft carrier Constellation cv64. Fresh out of high school, he began as an apprentice machinist onboard the carrier. Kind of crazy that back in the day you could learn a trade serving in the military that would carry you through the rest of your life. I don't think that any longer the case.

Love these mega machines my grandfather long deceased served on uss tennessee at pearl glad they are preserving are naval history.

Excellent! I've been on the ship but never got to see the engine room. And that work bench! It gave me goosebumps. Thank you for doing this video, I learned a lot

that engine room looks like it can be lit off tomorrow

Best video I've seen on battleships. I've watched a lot of them especially on the USS Al. BB 60. She is very clean & well preserved. Thank you

Thank you PBS IOWA, IOWA State and the citizens of IOWA for your support of the Battleship IOWA, Port of Los Angeles SoCal.

Awesome tour and very informative. Keep the history alive.

I was stationed onboard the Iowa, 87-88. Marine detachment. ... My MARDET berthing was at the aft end of Broadway, port side. .... Great great video.

I was stationed aboard a destroyer in 1985 on Ocean Safari 85. Was an STG2 and funny thing about seeing other parts of the ship…sonar control/4th division was nearly all the way forward with the computer spaces right over the bilges. Sonar dome was down there. I was working on my quals and ESWS, that is the ‘only’ reason I would go to engineering (snipe) territory or the signal shack, radio room, bridge, etc. One night during UNREP we were starboard of the refueling ship. I remember how cold it was and rough seas, then all of a sudden we could see, barely, something huge pulling up alongside the refueling ship’s port side. All of a sudden huge lights came on and immediately, because I was on the forward team, I could see the hull number 61. I could be or believe a battleship was “right there man”. It brought tears to my eyes and I was thinking that that is what the Navy is all about. Was the coolest thing I saw during my enlistment. BZ to the crew. 🫡🫡🫡

Wow! as a BTC (SW) I am impressed with the condition of her and it makes me proud to have served in the USN, Thanks for the tour, and keep her shiney! I hope some day these ships get dry docked like the USS Texas BB 35

i saw a lot of documentaries about battleships, and this was one of the best ones so far! i would love to see this in person. as a swiss, we don‘t have a navy lol

Thank you for sharing such informative information about BB rounds. I was not aware of the existence of the flat-nosed round you mentioned.

Almost two years ago I, with my daughter and granddaughter took the USS Iowa tour. I had wondered how my granddaughter would “tolerate” the long tour. It was a welcome surprise to have the “Vicky” (Victory) kids tour along the walking tour. “Vicky” was the captain’s dog turned mascot and kids are encouraged to look and note where the Vicky “signs” and information are located. It’s gratifying when you see others you may not expect to have a real interest in history to touch, walk and smell and imagine.

My father was an Aeronautical Engineer, but enlisted in the Navy during WW2, and was an Aviation Machinist Mate 1st class. He made several tools in the Navy. I wish I had them, but they were stolen out of our garage. You are right about the talent back then, compared to now.

I was a throttleman on deferent ship in my 21 yrs service, and listening to this guy talking about the engine room throttle station, 😢 Dam this brings back a lot of memories. Funny thing, every time I came home from deployment and drove my car, I was paying more attention to the cars gauges than the road. 😎

Watching this in the uk what a beautiful piece of engineering, a real peacekeeper

One day I will tour this incredible ship. One day.

I had no idea that the ship was powered by steam! I always thought about these class ships that they were under diesel power. Very interesting. Thanks for the tour❤

What a magnificent age in American history. I loved watching these behemoths in action in Victory at Sea with my father in the 1950s

That clipboard, attached to the throttle board held the Bell Log. As a Throttleman, I must write...with a pencil the Bell received in the Bell Log.

Instead of naming ships after politicians, we need to get back to naming them after the states and towns they are entrusted to protect!

Fascinating video. Thank you very much….

Wonderful tour. Having someone who actually served on that ship explaining things (and so perfectly) is as good as it gets. Thank you! Also thank you to everyone keeping that ship in such a great condition!

My ship is USS Wisconsin. Much credit must be given to you and the other volunteers. You've done a remarkable job maintaining your vessel. We need a few more dedicated sailors to help bring our old girl back to the levels you're at. Very well done presentation also. Well done!

I remember when they recommissioned the Iowa and the New Jersey in the late 1970s. The shells of the 16 inch guns are made of brass and the Navy sent some of the shells (no explosives) to Zippo who melted them down and made commemorative lighters out of them.

A massive credit goes to the teams who go about the careful dedication of, pride, esteem, significance, respect, and awe for the power of the past.......... with all it entails.

Excellent this video gives a lot of experiences from snipe's. It turned the mundane life of the engineers to life and hopefully brought the importance of the shipboard jobs to life.

I’ve been looking for a very detailed inside a battleship video for forever and I’m so happy I searched this today. I cannot wait to one day see the Iowa in person

One of the best videos I have ever watched on here!

Outstanding video and a great docent guide. Thank you for such a polished presentation.

We just visited the USS North Carolina. Amazing how so much looks the same.

Big compliment, the Iowa is actually in excellent condition. They're doing a great job!

Amazing...! Great video for all of us that love this ship and all his history.

Magnificent‼️ Thank you so very much, Canfield🇺🇸 That was really enlightening.

Simply amazing! Thanks to everyone for their service!!!

The Blue projectiles proper nomenclature is BL&P (Blind, Loaded & Plugged). These rounds were not filled with concrete. They are typically filled with sand. This can be referenced in the Navy Gun Type Ammunition manual. The narrator incorrectly names it.

Once the steam leaves the steam drum, it doesn’t gain more pressure going through the superheater, just removes all moisture from the steam

Thank you for this most interesting tour.

I need more of this.. so interesting 🤔. Thanks for sharing

This was fantastic!!! Thank you!!!

The amazing technology of the 1930's. A lot more advanced than you might think.

Great tour..ship looks new.

I won a free guided tour on the Iowa from Coke, took a friend, got to see areas not yet open. Really cool!

Excellent video! Thank you very much!! 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

This was a very well done presentation.

What a beautifully preserved ship, looks like it’d be ready to go, just need to fuel up and find that zippo

She is still clean & squared away Sir. Old SeaBee comment.....

A very nice presentation ,thank you And God bless ❤

I have been aboard Iowa before and am VERY impressed with everything about her. That's a LOT of floating firepower.

Excellent tour enhanced with high resolution photography, lighting, audio and narration by highly trained US Navy professional.

Very cool. Thank you!

Great video and great tour

Thank You!

Btavo Iowa, and all who served on her ( and continue to serve on her). Great video.....

Impressive warship and nice film. My respect to Iowa's crew. Once visited "Peter the Great" nuclear-powered battiecruiser when I served in the navy but it would be even more interesting to walk around the real battleship.

From Canada thanks a bunch for this post. I was a Marine Engineer in our navy so I have a lot of interest here today. Take care eh.

I love the video and the story behind it.

This is the best channel about warships

Very Very interesting. Thanks

This is a very beautiful ship a master art of work

Amazing ships!!

Absolutely fantastic

Bardzo ciekawy film. Świetny komentarz przewodnika po pancerniku Iowa. Opis urządzeń i mechanizmów okrętu zrozumiały i przekazany w ciekawy sposób. Rozumiem dumę amerykanów że USA zrobili tak doskonały okręt wojenny. Może kiedyś odwiedzę jako turysta USA i postaram się odwiedzić ten wspaniały okręt. A very interesting movie. Great commentary from the Battleship Iowa guide. The description of the ship's devices and mechanisms is understandable and presented in an interesting way. I understand the pride of Americans that the USA made such an excellent warship. Maybe one day I will visit the USA as a tourist and I will try to visit this wonderful ship.

“The 16in gun come in a variety of flavors “ love it lol

Love this ol girl. Watched her pass under the Benica bridge from the Suisun Reserve Fleet on her way to San Diego. 😢 to see her leave, but happy to know she has a better life. 🇺🇸

Everytime I'm down in LA i never get over to Iowa. I've been on Midway dpwn in San Diego and its awesome. O need to make a point of seeing Iowa

Thank you to the Crew for making this great documentary! I learned so much PBS! 😁👍👍

Fascinating!

At 17 and 18 and questioning your lifes choices... here you are years later and still working on her. Funny life huh

I like the fact that this guy mentioned this radars and also countermeasures. I'm from South Carolina and we have the USS Yorktown CV-10 but she is pretty stripped outside. There are no radars on the island or mast. For some reason the Navy took all of them off, probably were meaning to scrap the ship or something. That said, it looks like they could find those radars somewhere. I mean the USS Intrepid CV-11 and USS Hornet CV-12 and USS Lexington CV-16 all have theirs and they are all museums as well. It's sad the state of the Yorktown, it's nice inside but nowhere the intact state of her sister ships.

I've seen many a Throttle Board...Was a Throttleman in USS Ajax AR6 and USS Meyerkord (FF1058)...Then I was M Division LPO and .MMOW in USS Pyro (AE 24)

Seriuosly impressive! Glad shes been saved and lives on for future generations !

20 mile range… a shell powerful as fat man. I think you would be just fine with distance and shielding in that beast.

Great video

Very cool!!

I want to go see this, my Brother served on this ship in the mid 70's,

The listing of captains + admirals would make a nice addition. The battles and missions would make the knowledge-base even more fruitful. The guide much more fluent than the one on USS NJ.

What great introduction to Iowa's engineering spaces. Also to mess deck information. My navy service was on a WW II era LST so we had a much different environment. The only boiler on board was part of the system making potable water. Main power was two massive V12 diesels. As a Yeoman I made it to the main engine room once. Our armament was 8 40mm anti-aircraft guns. I have one dumb question. On our ship the wheel house had the engine order telegraph which was the primary means of communication of engine orders to the engine room. A phone talker backed up the mechanical device. The device was connected to a similar device in the engine room. When an engine order was sent from the wheelhouse to the engine room the engine room watch sent an acknowledgement back to the wheel house and the lee-helmsman let the bridge know that the order had been sent and acknowledged. On most ships that device is on the bridge. My question is where is the engine room end of that communication device on Iowa? I didn't see it or hear you mention it. Thank you. Sorry to be a pest, but I am curious.

Very Cool

It’s crazy to me as a naval shipbuilder how small that one engine room is compared to modern ships

11:00 I'd love to hear that. I only worked on diesel and gas turbine powered ships. Those were loud too 😂

MM2 12 yrs 3 ships, Thanks! New Sub. PS would have re enlisted for one of these Ships but they were being phased out