The Virginian-Pilot 
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, February 11, 1995            TAG: 9502090015
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A12  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   25 lines

NEED SHIP BY NAUTICUS

It is exciting to think that there is a possibility that one of the battleships now in mothballs could be located in the Hampton Roads area, home of the greatest naval base in the world.

Since Nauticus is basically a high-tech game show for children, it would certainly be an asset to this entertainment center to have an adult attraction next door.

I realize the enormous cost in a project such as this. The alternative solution is for the Norfolk Convention Bureau and Nauticus to work with the Navy Public Affairs Department and have a duty ship at Nauticus during the tourist season, and open to the public.

BURLE WOODS

Virginia Beach, Feb. 2, 1995 by CNB