The U.S. Navy’s Golden Thirteen Hello! I’m Karl, the Staff Historian for the USS Midway Museum. I first joined in 1996 when we were still a voluntary organization striving to bring the Midway to our home town as a public... February 8, 2017 Karl’s Korner read more
Yuletide on Midway Happy Holidays from all of us aboard USS Midway! Thank you for joining me - Ship Historian, Karl Zingheim - for another great Karl’s Korner, as we take a look back at what it was like to... December 12, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
The Lexington & Saratoga Welcome back to “Karl’s Korner”! As November closes, we say goodbye to National US Aircraft Carrier Month, but we never stop appreciating our Carriers! Did you catch my last post about the... November 30, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
The First Carrier On 29 November 1924, the USS Langley (CV-1) steamed into San Diego Bay to join the rest of the U. S. Fleet, which had transferred to Southern California after the First World War. Although military... November 17, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
Building the USS Midway: Part 2 Welcome back to Karl’s Korner! As promised, I want to finish off how the USS Midway was built, Part 2. If you haven’t read Part 1, click here. Thank you again for joining me, Midway’s Ship... October 11, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
Building the USS Midway: Part 1 Welcome back to Karl’s Korner, a historical segment written by myself, Karl Zingheim - Ship Historian of the USS Midway Museum. As many of you know the USS Midway celebrated her 71st Birthday... September 28, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
Inside Midway’s New CIC Exhibit Hi everyone! I’m back to tell you about the USS Midway’s NEW, much anticipated, Combat Information Center (CIC)! Read my other entries about Navy history, USS Midway history, and more... July 14, 2016 Announcements, Karl’s Korner read more
The Showdown: Panthers vs. Broncos This year’s Superbowl 50 features a ruthless match-up between the Panthers and the Broncos! As we place our bets and prepare for our weekend plans... let’s take a look at what might transpire... February 6, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
Welcome Aboard from Karl Zingheim [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My name is Karl Zingheim, ship historian aboard the USS Midway Museum. Originally from North County, I am a 1986 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy. Following... January 15, 2016 Karl’s Korner read more
