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  Richard Antrim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antrim was born in Peru, Indiana and entered the United States Naval Academy in 1927, graduating on 4 June 1931.
In the spring of 1938, Antrim arrived on the Asiatic Station and served as executive officer of USS Bittern before joining USS Pope in December 1939, as her executive officer.
Antrim, wounded in the action, helped to gather the life rafts around the boat to facilitate the distribution of what meager supplies were available to the men.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richard_Antrim   (1207 words)

  
 USS Antrim FFG-20   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The second Antrim (FFG-20) was laid down on 21 June 1978 at Seattle, Wash., by the Seattle Division of Todd Shipyards Corp.; launched on 27 March 1979; sponsored by Mrs.
Antrim renegotiated the famous Straits of antiquity again on 19 June and resumed her operational schedule as a unit of the 6th Fleet.
Antrim then continued her surveillance patrols of the troubled waters of the Persian Gulf until the end of the third week in April.
www.navyhistory.com /FFG/Antrim.html   (1435 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: USS Reid (FFG-30)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS (FFG-49), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Lieutenant Robert G. Bradley (1921–1944), who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism on USS Princeton (CVL-23) during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
USS Gary (FFG-51), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy, named for Commander Donald A. Gary (1903–1977), who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the fires on USS Franklin (CV-13) on 19 March 1945.
USS Elrod (FFG-55), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Captain Henry T. Elrod (1905–1941), a Marine aviator who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the defense of Wake Island in World War II...
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/USS-Reid-%28FFG_30%29   (2386 words)

  
 Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Persian Gulf was a dangerous place to be during the Iran-Iraq War, and on 17 May 1987, USS Stark (FFG-31) was attacked, apparently accidentally, by an Iraqi warplane.
USS Wadsworth (FFG-9) (transferred to Poland as ORP Gen.
USS Clark (FFG-11) (transferred to Poland as ORP Gen.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oliver_Hazard_Perry_class_frigate   (791 words)

  
 Nemesis Kid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Nemesis, USS The USS Nemesis, NCC-74695, is an Intrepid Class Starship.
Nemesis-B, USS The USS Nemesis-B, NCC-62397-A, is a Sovereign class starship, on a mission of exploration.
Nemesis, USS The USS Nemesis, NCC-74289, is an Akira class starship assigned to Fleet 13, on the Cardassian border.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Nemesis_Kid.html   (357 words)

  
 Richard Antrim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Richard Nott Antrim (17 December 1907 - 7 March 1969) earned the Medal of Honor for his actions as a prisoner of war during World War II.
He was born in Peru, Indiana and entered the United States Naval Academy in 1927, graduating on 4 June, 1931.
Foilowing further Washington duty -- with the Policy Advisory Staff, Department of State, and the Psychological trategy Board -- Antrim commanded the attack transport Montrose before returning to the capital for a brief tour of duty as Head, Amphibious Warfare Matters Section, Office of the CNO, prior to his retirement on 1 April 1954.
www.portaljuice.com /richard_antrim.html   (1180 words)

  
 World War 2 Awards.com - ANTRIM, Richard Nott
Richard Nott Antrim was an Executive Officer aboard the USS Pope which was sunk by the Japanese during the Battle of the Java Sea.
Richard Nott Antrim tried to convince the guards that their actions against the officer were not right.
When the Japanese forced Richard Nott Antrim to take charge of a labor party that was dugging slit trenches for protection against air attacks, he carefully rearranged the construction work plans approved by the Japanese and gained their approval.
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 USS Clark (FFG-11) - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS Clark (FFG-11), fifth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark (1893-1971).
Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY76 program, Clark was laid down on 17 July 1978, launched on 24 March 1979, and commissioned on 9 May 1980.
Decommissioned and stricken on 15 March 2000, she was handed over to Poland the same day as that nation's General Kasimir Pulaski, after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
www.open-encyclopedia.com /USS_Clark_%28FFG-11%29   (117 words)

  
 Richard Antrim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Antrim, herido en la acción, ayudó a recolectar las balsas de vida alrededor del barco para facilitar el disribution de qué fuentes pobres estaban disponibles para los hombres.
Antrim realizó el plan a pesar del hecho de que el descubrimiento de su truco habría dado lugar a la decapitación inmediata.
USS Antrim (Ffg-20) fue nombrado en su honor.
www.yotor.net /wiki/es/ri/Richard%20Antrim.htm   (1200 words)

  
 USS Spangenberg DE-223   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In early 1945, orders came for the U.S.S. Spangenberg DE 223 and other ships of Task Force 66 to report for duty under the British Admiralty for anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort support group work in and south of the Irish Sea, where sinkings by German submarines were numerous.
A submarine, the USS Croaker, is scheduled to arrive Thursday afternoon and be berthed beside the Spangenberg.
Much of the information about the USS Spangenberg is from members of the crew whom I have met and corresponded with for the past two decades.
www.jtasd.k12.pa.us /spangenberg/de223.htm   (5402 words)

  
 FFG 20 Antrim
Antrim'S operational role is to complement the fleet's ability to keep the world's sea lanes open and free, and to provide for in-depth protection of military and merchant shipping, underway logistics groups, and amphibious forces.
USS Antrim transferred to the Naval Reserve Force in January 1987.
RADM Antrim was born on 17 December 1907 in Peru, Indiana.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/ffg-20.htm   (798 words)

  
 Richard Nott Antrim, Rear Admiral, United States Navy
He was serving as Executive Officer of the USS Pope which was sunk by the Japanese.
Antrim argued the officer's case to the Japanese.
Antrim was unable to control his fury and disgust.
www.arlingtoncemetery.com /rantrim.htm   (759 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: USS-Ford-(FFG 54)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS Ford (FFG-54), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Gunner's Mate Patrick O. Ford (1942–1968).
Ford was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism as a patrol river boatman in the Vietnam War.
USS Carr (FFG-52), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Gunners Mate 3rd Class Paul H. Carr (1924–1944).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/USS_Ford_%28FFG-54%29   (2146 words)

  
 Search Encyclopedia.com
The eastern and seaward area is a picturesque region of mountains and glens; to the west, where Antrim borders on Lough Neagh, lie the fertile valleys of the Bann and the Lagan rivers.
USS Arizona Memorial USS Arizona Memorial: see National Parks and Monuments (table).
Six (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Derry, and Tyrone) now make up Northern Ireland (see Ireland, Northern), which is often referred to as Ulster; the remaining three (Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan) are in the Republic...
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 USS Antrim (FFG-20)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS Antrim (FFG-20) twelfth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates was named for Admiral Richard Nott Antrim (1907-1969).
Ordered from Pacific Seattle WA on 28 February 1977 part of the FY77 program Antrim was laid down 21 June 1978 27 March 1979 and commissioned 26 September Decommissioned 8 May 1996 she was transferred Turkey 27 August 1997 as that nation's Gemlik (F 492).
Here you have it, actual footage, interviews with the ship's survivors, and documented evidence that the USS Liberty was definitel...
www.freeglossary.com /USS_Antrim   (262 words)

  
 USS Antrim (FFG 20)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS ANTRIM suffers a fire in the wardroom and Computer/Radar Electronics spaces after it is struck by a drone during live firing of the Phalanx CIWS.
USS ANTRIM collides with USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) during training exercises.
In the spring of 1938, Antrim arrived on the Asiatic Station and served as executive officer of BITTERN (AM 36) before joining POPE (DD 225) in December 1939, as her executive officer.
www.navysite.de /ffg/FFG20.HTM   (1506 words)

  
 USS Neosho AO-143   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS Stickell (DD 888) and USS Waldron (DD 699) joined the formation on the 10th of September and Commander Second Fleet, embarked in the USS Newport News (CA 148) assumed duties as SOPA.
The crew arrived onboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lake Champlain at 9:26 and the spacecraft was recovered at 11:50.
USS Neosho AO-143 was there in support of the task force.
navy.memorieshop.com /Neosho/index.html   (799 words)

  
 MayportMirror.com: A Show Of Respect For The Fallen 09/25/03
Crewmembers of the German frigate FGS Niedersachsen render honors to USS Doyle in remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks against America.
In particular, the Niedersachsen's captain, Cmdr. Bernie Kuhbier served in Mayport as an exchange officer on board USS Antrim and USS Stark in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
USS Doyle and FGS Niedersachsen are members of the Standing NATO Forces Atlantic (SNFL) squadron which patrols the Atlantic ocean, North and Baltic seas.
www.mayportmirror.com /stories/092503/may_doyleremembrance001.shtml   (618 words)

  
 Bill's Sea Stories
From there I went to be the CIC Officer of the frigate USS ANTRIM [FFG 20], also out of Mayport, Florida.
This photo shows a ship of that class, USS THATCH [FFG 43] (a good ship, I worked with her once) firing a Standard surface to air missile.
The next ship I went to sea in was USS JOSEPH STRAUSS [DDG 16], which was absolutely the hardest job I've ever had.
www.indwes.edu /Faculty/bcupp/Story/SeaStory.htm   (1055 words)

  
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USS New Jersey's performance during her initial deployment demonstrated the ability of the modernized battleship to do the job.
USS Missouri began her new life with an around-the-world cruise, the first such cruise for a battleship since the Great White Fleet sailed in 1907.
USS Wisconsin, the most recently recommissioned of these great capital ships, is working up for her first deployment to the Mediterranean since reactivation.
www.metalab.unc.edu /pub/academic/history/marshall/military/USN/navpalib/USN_ships.txt   (11495 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Shipwrecks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS John C. Butler sunk as target off San Clemente, California
USS Makassar Strait grounded on San Nicholas Island California
USS Oriental sunk near Oregon Inlet in North Carolina
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shipwrecks   (1061 words)

  
 USS Antrim (FFG 20)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS ANTRIM was one of the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided missile frigates and was homeported in Mayport, Fla.
A civilian instructor dies from burns caused by the ignition of residual fuel in the target drone.
The outbreak of war in the Pacific in December 1941 found Antrim still serving in that capacity.
navysite.de /ffg/FFG20.HTM   (1506 words)

  
 Antrim
County Antrim, one of the traditional counties of Ireland.
Richard Antrim, (1907-1969) a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy
Two ships of the Royal Navy named HMS Antrim after County Antrim.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Antrim   (141 words)

  
 ► antrim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
MonsterMarketplace shopping directory has antrim and everything else you re looking for at one secure online location.
An great selection of bed and breakfast and hotel accommodation in County Antrim and the rest of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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 Ship's History
October 22 USS WISCONSIN is recommissioned for the 3rd time at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi before a crowd of 12,000 with Captain Jerry Blesch, in command.
USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD 964) fired the first Tomahawk missile from the Persian Gulf at 0140:20.
September 30 USS WISCONSIN was decommissioned for the 3rd time at the Norfolk Naval Base, VA and then towed to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
www.usswisconsin.org /General/Ships%20History.htm   (3866 words)

  
 USS Antrim (Ffg-20)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
USS Antrim (Ffg-20), twelfth nave de la clase de Perry del peligro de Oliver de las fragatas del conducir-misil, fue nombrado para almirante posterior Richard Nott Antrim (1907-1969).
Antrim (Ffg-20) era la primera nave de ese nombre en la marina de los E.E.U.U..
English version: USS Antrim (FFG-20) Next: Batalla de Edington Up
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