Hello Patrick, . Yesterday I was commenting on your Facebook page from a cabin in Tamarack, literally just up the road from Shaver Dam. Today, in my feed, I see the link to your UA-cam channel and this Shaver Lake history video. I thought the video was well done, and I learned something too! An example: I never knew that a log flume once connected Shaver with Clovis. My understanding was that only one flume existed connecting Sugar Pine to Pinedale. Hmmmmm! On another subject... Today, I drove the short distance from the cabin up to Huntington after reading about the 1943 B-24 plane crash that originated from Hammer Field in Fresno with a crew of 8 men. Somewhere along the line, the plane developed a mechanical failure. The Captain announced that he was going to open the bombay doors, and anybody that wanted to jump had the option to jump now or stay with the aircraft in an attempt at an emergency water landing. 2 of the 8 men aboard elected to jump and both parachuted to safety. Meanwhile, the remaining six decided to ride it out and, sadly, perished as the plane crashed into the water. Speculation suggests that the open bombay doors were responsible for the violent crash and subsequent breakup of the plane, sending it very quickly to the bottom. I was fascinated by this story and thought this might make for a video for your students! Anyway, congrats on this video and look forward to more! David
This video is very interesting. I had heard of the flume and knew about some of the ruins uncovered, but I learned quite a bit more. That said, when talking about the history of the lake, it seems explaining its function in the Big Creek hydro electric system is pretty important and interesting. For example, Shaver Lake feed the Eastwood Powerhouse which is located 1,000 feet underground with tunnels carved out of the granite. The water is essentially pumped between Huntington Lake and Shaver Lake and operated like a giant battery that is charged and discharged to give power when it’s needed most.
Hello Patrick,
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Yesterday I was commenting on your Facebook page from a cabin in Tamarack, literally just up the road from Shaver Dam.
Today, in my feed, I see the link to your UA-cam channel and this Shaver Lake history video.
I thought the video was well done, and I learned something too!
An example: I never knew that a log flume once connected Shaver with Clovis. My understanding was that only one flume existed connecting Sugar Pine to Pinedale. Hmmmmm!
On another subject...
Today, I drove the short distance from the cabin up to Huntington after reading about the 1943 B-24 plane crash that originated from Hammer Field in Fresno with a crew of 8 men.
Somewhere along the line, the plane developed a mechanical failure. The Captain announced that he was going to open the bombay doors, and anybody that wanted to jump had the option to jump now or stay with the aircraft in an attempt at an emergency water landing. 2 of the 8 men aboard elected to jump and both parachuted to safety. Meanwhile, the remaining six decided to ride it out and, sadly, perished as the plane crashed into the water. Speculation suggests that the open bombay doors were responsible for the violent crash and subsequent breakup of the plane, sending it very quickly to the bottom.
I was fascinated by this story and thought this might make for a video for your students!
Anyway, congrats on this video and look forward to more! David
Wow that's really interesting. I sincerely appreciate you watching the student videos but also sharing your historical knowledge as well
I used to work at and live at the tamarack motor lodge.
Good job guys. Worth an A!
This video is very interesting. I had heard of the flume and knew about some of the ruins uncovered, but I learned quite a bit more.
That said, when talking about the history of the lake, it seems explaining its function in the Big Creek hydro electric system is pretty important and interesting. For example, Shaver Lake feed the Eastwood Powerhouse which is located 1,000 feet underground with tunnels carved out of the granite. The water is essentially pumped between Huntington Lake and Shaver Lake and operated like a giant battery that is charged and discharged to give power when it’s needed most.
Thank you for watching and sharing that valuable historical knowledge
Thx 4 a very cool video
You are welcome. I am proud of what my students are creating at CCC :)
I have another dozen or so to upload next week from this past semester