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USS Jack (SSN-605) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia USS Jack (SSN-605), a Permit-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the jack, any young pike, green pike or pickerel, or large California rockfish. Jack was a variation on the Permit class, twenty feet longer than her sisters and using an experimental direct-drive plant with counter-rotating propellers on a single shaft. Jack was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 11 July 1990. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Jack_(SSN-605)   (243 words)

USS Jack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Jack, named in honor of the jack, (any of various fishes—young pike, green pike or pickerel, or large California rockfish). The first Jack, (SS-259), was a Gato-class submarine, commissioned in 1943 and struck in 1967. The second Jack, (SSN-605), was a Permit-class submarine, commissioned in 1967 and struck in 1990. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Jack   (126 words)

Probert Encyclopaedia: Ships (J)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) USS Jack is an American Permit Class attack submarine of 4300 tons displacement launched in 1963. USS Jack is powered by a Westinghouse pressurised-water cooled S5W nuclear reactor and two steam turbines providing a top speed of 30 knots dived. USS John C Calhoun is an American strategic missile submarine of 8250 tons displacement dived launched in 1963. www.probertencyclopaedia.com /R8A.HTM   (3324 words)

Jack Jack came upon a five-ship convoy 26 June and in a series of five well-executed attacks sank 4,000-ton passenger-cargo ship Toyo Maru and 6,000-ton cargo ship Shozan Maru. Jack steamed out of Fremantle for her fifth war patrol 4 June 1944, again returning to Japan's important lifelines in the South China Sea. Jack sailed for the United States 5 September 1945, steaming via Pearl Harbor and the Canal Zone to New York 3 October 1945. www.history.navy.mil /danfs/j1/jack-i.htm   (928 words)

Bio: Lummus, Jack Jack was born on a cotton farm in southeast Ellis County in northeast Texas on October 22, 1915. Jack called Skipper at her office to say "goodby for a while," and telephoned his mother and sisters, Thelma and Sue, to say he was shipping out. Jack disembarked with Company F on August 19 at Hilo docks, and may have boarded the narrow gauge, island railroad for the 65-mile trip to Camp Tarawa, which would be home for the 5th Marine Division for the next four and one-half months. www.jacklummus.com /Files/Files_B/Biography_JackLummus.htm   (4957 words)

Encyclopedia: Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate USS Lassen, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range attackers (originally torpedo boats, later submarines and aircraft). USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7), lead ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for the American naval hero who was victorious at the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. 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. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Oliver-Hazard-Perry-class-frigate   (3514 words)

jack Jack was placed out of commission after the war on June 08, 1946. She was subsequently re-commissioned Dec. 20, 1957 for a brief period of time prior to her transfer to the Greek Navy on April 21, 1958. She was returned from Greece in 1967 and sunk as a target in the Pacific by the U.S. Sixth Fleet. www.rddesigns.com /ww2/jack.html   (58 words)

PH-3 Jack Lever - USS RANGER CVA-61 The USS Ranger CVA-61 was the seventh U.S. Navy vessel to carry this proud name. The recording of this crucial information was the job of Naval photographers like PH-3 Jack Lever who served onboard the USS Ranger between 1957 and 1959. The USS Ranger CVA-61 and USS Lexington CVA-16 docked at Alameda, California. www.compoa.com /ranger.htm   (364 words)

USS Wintle DE-25 Commander Jack William Wintle who was killed on the Cruiser Scout, USS San Francisco (CA-38) in a melee off Savo Island (also) with the Japanese battleships Hiei and Kirishima. It shows pictures of Jack Wintle, and his wife reads the devoted love-letters that he wrote her (which she continued to receive after being notified of his death), while she and her daughter look down at the water where he was killed. The USS Slater, DE-766, is a later model "long-hull" DE that was in the service of the Greek Navy, and remained remarkably intact. www.wintle.com /de25   (5701 words)

24 USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy... USS Dolphin (PG-24) 's keel was laid down by John Roach & Sons; of Chester, Pennsylvania. USS Jack Williams (FFG-24) List of frigates of the United States Navy... www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/24.html   (952 words)

USS Jack Williams (FFG 24) Jack Williams, a U.S. Navy Pharmacist Mate, who served with the Marine Corps during World War II, carried forward this tradition. The light blue, the gold star, and white chevron allude to Pharmacist Mate Third Class Jack Williams who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. The trident, "V," and demi-globe on the wavy bar, refer to the Navy, the 5th Marine Division, and the assault on Iwo Jima during World War II. www.navysite.de /ffg/FFG24.HTM   (469 words)

CYBERSUB FLOTILLA - Shipmate Message Center USS Sea Cat (SS399) 8-60 to 6-62, USS Cubera (SS347) 10-63 to 10-64, USS Tirante (SS420) 10-64 to 10-66. Was in the Navy 1970-79 and served on four(4) Boats USS Tusk (SS426), USS Tiru (SS416), USS Daniel Boone (SSBN 629) USS Gato (SSN 615) IC1(SS). I served aboard the USS Piper SS-409 and became a 10 grander in the late fifties and sixties. www.subsim.com /announce.html   (8090 words)

Jack's "Straight-Speak" His essay: "Iraq and the Laws of War" is a must read by all that are interested in gaining a better understanding of the illegality of the invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq. The men of the USS Liberty have suffered much by the on-going cover-up by one administration after another for 38 years in the effort to continue protecting out 51st state, Israel. This web site is dedicated to the memory of thirty-four fine young men who gave their lives on June 8, 1967, defending the USS Liberty against a sustained air and sea attack by the armed forces of the State of Israel. jack-dalton.blogspot.com   (12867 words)

[No title] Donald qualified on the USS DIODON SS-349 and served on the USS CUSK SS-348, USS CHIVO SS-341 and THE USS CAPTAINE SS-336. Donald served on the USS TAMBOR SS-198, USS HALFBEAK SS-352, USS GROUPER SSK-214, and USS JAMES MONROE SSBN-622. Ernie qualified aboard USS SEA LEOPARD SS-483 and served in USS SEA LION APSS-315, SEA ROBIN SS-407, GUDGEON SS-567, GRAYBACK SS-576 and USS DARTER SS-576. www.ussvi.org /Final/final-02.htm   (3558 words)

USS Thresher (SSN-593) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) The monitoring data confirms that there has been no significant effect on the environment. See also: (additional info and facts about USS Scorpion (SSN-589)) USS Scorpion (SSN-589), (additional info and facts about Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle) Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle See (additional info and facts about USS Thresher) USS Thresher for other ships of the same name. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/us/uss_thresher_(ssn-593)5.htm   (919 words)

About Commander Sminkey All of these submarines were built and served in the Second World War except USS Francis Scott Key...which was a fleet ballistic missile submarine - nuclear powered - which first went to sea in 1966 - with me aboard. Subsequently, I served in USS Sea Leopard (SS 483) and USS Burrfish (SSR 312) in SubRon Six in Norfolk. In 1957, I was assigned to USS Guavina (AOSS 362)...also at the northernmost city in Cuba. www.subvetpaul.com /Sminkey.htm   (1999 words)

USS Zellars DD 777 - US Navy - Korean War Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) He was a Firemans Apprentice on the USS Zellar from 48-52. Comments: Seaman First Class Robert Alvin Gray was abroad the USS Zellars I have only one picture of him when he was home visiting his Grandfather Charles R. Wall. My grandfather served aboard the USS Zellars, but he died when I was very young. www.koreanwar.org /html/units/navy/uss_zellars.htm   (852 words)

Jake's 'Yankee Station' Awarded Websites Wayne Neighbor's Tribute to the USS Oriskany CVA-34, referencing the lives lost in the tragic fire of October 27, 1966. USS Oriskany CVA-34 - The Mighty 'O' The last of the Essex Class carriers, commissioned in 1950, she completed 25 cruises and launched more sorties in more wars than any other carrier. Jack has done an Bravo Zulu job on this Tribute to the "Fighting Hannah" - and the Yeoman is Happy to Award Jack the Big E Honor Banner! www.usshancockcv19.com /awards/awardedwebsites.htm   (1405 words)

USS Oakland Jack Howard Jack was determined to put his imprint on the company and he did it in the broadcasting Jack was the son of the legendary Roy W. Howard, who built United Press into a Upon graduation, Jack Howard began his newspaper career. www.rtcol.com /~oakland/mehoward.html   (1357 words)

uboat.net - Allied Warships - Submarine USS Jack of the Gato class USS Jack during or shortly after the war. Jack is damaged during a Japanese air attack but continues her patrol. While operation off the west coast of Luzon, Philippines USS Jack (Lt.Cdr. uboat.net /allies/warships/ship/3005.html   (723 words)

ipedia.com: Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) Less than a year later, on 14 April 1988, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) was nearly sunk by an Iranian mine. USS Wadsworth (FFG-9) (transferred to Poland as ORP Naczelnik Tadeusz Kosciuszko (273)) USS Clark (FFG-11) (transferred to Poland as ORP General Kasimir Pulaski (272)) www.ipedia.com /oliver_hazard_perry_class_frigate.html   (711 words)

USS Pompon Jack Murd III cycle 8 report - www.ezboard.com USS Pompon Jack Murd III cycle 8 report - www.ezboard.com Their ability to locate submarines and their persistance in carrying out attacks has improved markedly since the beginning of the war. Jack Murd III LtCDR Commanding USS POMPON SS-267 p203.ezboard.com /fpacificthundercampaign62842frm31.showMessage?topicID=2.topic   (1211 words)

USS Hancock CV/CVA-19   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) Welcome to my USS Hancock CV/CVA 19 website.....The Best Aircraft Carrier the US Navy ever built..... My name is Jack Downs, and I served aboard Hannah from August 1965 to August 1968. I am married to Diane, we have 2 grown sons, Steve and Mike, and we live in the Chicagoland area. www.usshancockcva19.com   (275 words)

USS Pompon Jack Murd III cycle 10 report - www.ezboard.com USS Pompon Jack Murd III cycle 10 report - www.ezboard.com USS and SS:                        USS Pompon SS-267 0600 USS Pompon SS-267 left Midway enroute to war patrol area in East China Sea, north of Formosa. p203.ezboard.com /fpacificthundercampaign62842frm33.showMessage?topicID=7.topic   (984 words)

[No title] I then reported aboard the USS Jack and remained with her until June of 1968 when I reported to the Submarine Base at New London, Conn. for shore duty. Was then assigned to the USS Odax.Served aboard the Odax until early fall of 1952 and was trasferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital.Had back operation in late November and honorably discharged on March 3, 1953. Transferred to the USS NIMITZ (CVN-63) for their 9 month-world cruez, two months after cruiz finished I was so missing the sea life that I cross-decked to the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) for their 6 month deployment to the Med. www.navetsusa.com /data/shipmates1.txt   (11550 words)

Naval Ship Prints USS Reuben James, USS Samuel B. Roberts, USS Kauffman, USS Rodney M. Davis, USS Ingraham USS Garcia, USS Bradley, USS Edward McDonnell, USS Brumby, USS Davidson, USS Voge, USS Sample, USS Koelsch, USS Albert David, USS O'Callahan Edsall Class Destroyer Escorts: USS Calcaterra, USS Camp, USS Chambers, USS Cockrill, USS Durant, USS Hissem, USS Howard D. Crow, USS Hurst, USS Janssen, USS. www.modelshipbuilding.com /wjdddeffg.htm   (177 words)

The Silent Defenders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21) USS Endurance MSO-435 Tom Sloan USS Endurance MSO-435 Jeff J. Hiles USS Energy MSO-436 Russell Knowles Jr. USS Reaper MSO-467 Bob Woolnough USS Reaper MSO-467 Dom Branchetti USS Rival MSO-468 Charles Evans USS Rival MSO-468 W. USS Thomas E. Fraser DM-24 George Clark USS Thomas E. Fraser DM-24 William Gregg USS Thomas E. Fraser DM-24 Earl Edward Jones Jr. www.minesweep.org /tsd.htm   (693 words)

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Guardfish Reunion Displaying Update Info Displaying Update Info "A Tribute to the USS Pueblo and her Crew". USS Guardfish (SSN612) Page Master, Frank L. Lamb USS Barb (SSN596) Page Master Britt V. Meyerhoeffer home.sc.rr.com /guardfish   (135 words)

Ships: J USS JOHN A. Corpus Christi TX Mike Springer USS JOHN S. Baton Rouge LA Curtis Hanson USS JOHN W. St. Louis MO Robert G. Pautler www.destroyers.org /Reunions/Ships-J.html   (81 words)

Membership Roster: Portland, OR Chapter 1 Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Fry, LH Garrison, Ken [USS Nevada, Anti-aircraft Battery] Pfeifer, John -d (Donna) [USS Tennessee] email: Donnajohn3@juno.com On this page, a name which is underlined can be clicked on to find that Survivor's Story. www.aracnet.com /~histgaz/pearlharbor/members.html   (164 words)

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