People waiting in line to board the USS LST-325 in this Sept. 16, 2014, file photo.IF YOU GO
What: Book signing for Who: Bob Jornlin, former captain of the USS LST 325 When: 9 a.m. to noon Friday Where: YMCA, 301 W. Sixth St.
The man who brought the gigantic USS LST 325 back to American waters will be back in Chattanooga this week.
On Friday, Bob Jornlin, the former captain of the amphibious ship, will sell and sign copies of his book, “Bringing Back a Hero.” The book chronicles a volunteer crew’s 6,000-mile trek to bring the World War II-era ship back home from Greece in 2000.
“Bringing Back a Hero”, by Robert D. JornlinNow after extensive repairs, Jornlin and other volunteers steer the vessel around the country in summer months to open its massive hull up to the public as a floating museum. The LST 325 drew record crowds when it docked at Ross’s Landing last year.
“You can see a lot of ships tied up. But this one’s alive,” Jornlin said in September. “It’s got a different smell.”‘