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  WORLD WAR II 1943
The PT-boat tender USS Niagara (AGP-1) is sunk by a horizontal bomber in the Solomons.
The gunboat USS Plymouth (PG-57) is sunk by a submarine torpedo.
The Japanese frigate Mutsure is sunk by the submarine USS Snapper (SS-185) in the Carolines.
www.blountweb.com /blountcountymilitary/wars/ww2/timelines/1943_ww2.htm   (9086 words)

  
 WORLD WAR II 1945
LST 710 and LST 752 are damaged by collision and LST 219 by grounding, all in the Philippines.
The Japanese submarine RO-112 is sunk by the submarine USS Batfish (SS-310) in the Philippines.
The battleship USS Colorado (BB-45) is damaged by an explosion, the destroyer USS Ammen (DD-527) by a horizontal bomber and the submarine chaser SC-737 by grounding, all in the Okinawa area.
www.blountweb.com /blountcountymilitary/wars/ww2/timelines/1945_ww2.htm   (11002 words)

  
 Some LSTs Are Still Alive
The durability of the LST in World War II may have been surprising to some; it most certainly must have been satisfying to its designers and builders, gratifying to its commanders and comforting the crews that manned them.
LST 920 was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy in San Francisco in 1946, stripped of armanemt and stores, and placed in storage at Suisun Bay, available for purchase.
Nevertheless, in 1948, LST 920 was bought by Standard Oil and Gas for operation, and named Stanolind 55, This period did not last long because in 1951 she appeared in RECORD of American Bureau of Shipping as vessel GUARAPE, bought by new Brazilian owner Empreza International deTransportes, Santos, Brazil with Brazilian registry.
home.earthlink.net /~lst_920/reed.html   (928 words)

  
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side to USS JOHN R. CRAIG (DD-885) at buoy #21, San Diego Harbor, California, with bow line and stern lines, fwd and aft bow springs, fwd and aft quarter springs, all 6" manila lines doubled, and 1" wire rope from the stern to buoy #22.
There is a 1¼ inch wire rope to the buoy, a 1-1/8 inch wire rope to the USS DELTA (AR 9), and a 1½ inch spring lay rope to the USS PERKINS (DDR 877).
USS FLOYD B. PARKS (DD-884) and USS PERKINS (DDR-877) are steaming in near vicinity.
www.ussorleck.com /decklogs/xls/March_1954.xls   (1611 words)

  
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The PT-boat tender USS Niagara (AGP-1) is sunk by a horizontal bomber in the
submarine I-7 is sunk by the destroyer USS Monaghan (DD-354) in the Aleutians.
109 is sunk by the submarine USS Finback (SS-230) on the east coast of Celebes.
www.america-at-war.net /wwii1943.html   (8601 words)

  
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USS Acadia Jan 80-Jul 84, NAS Cubi PT Sep 84-Aug 87.
Was transfered for a short period in an emergency deployment to the USS Bordelon to be on the blockade of Cuba as a radioman, transfered back to the Luce afterwards.
Subsequently, I was assigned to USS Indepen- dence CVA-62 at NOB Norfolk.
www.navetsusa.com /mates.txt   (11637 words)

  
 COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE TORTUGA
USS FLOYD B. The Tortuga participated in Operation Dominic in 1962 which was a 36-detonation atmospheric nuclear test series.
As soon as all valves were open the final two salvors boarded the Zodiac and pulled away from the wreck.
At 0925 21 August 1988 the ex USS TORTUGA (LSD 26) disappeared below the surface of the Pacific Ocean Forever...
members.tripod.com /turn2/Tortuga-History.html   (4273 words)

  
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Kenneth Corbin 502-245-7317 10315 Lagrange Rd Louisville, KY 40223-1226 USS Aquarius AKA-16 Mr.
Robert Dewitt (OH) 209-291-5424 USS Cavalier (WWII) Mr.
Thomas L Taylor 410-335-2970 1604 Burke Rd Baltimore, MD 21220-4421 USS LST 829 (USCG Manned) Mr.
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 hardtack1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
USS MANSFIELD arrived at Eniwetok Proving Grounds on 11 May 1958 from Long Beach, via Pearl Harbor, taking 11 days in transit.
USS MERAPI (AF-38) MAR 58-AUG 58 Harbor and EPG.
The first test, YUCCA, was a nuclear device attached to a helium balloon launched from the USS Boxer near Enewetak Atoll.
www.ussfloydbparks.org /hardtack1.html   (2646 words)

  
 Reunions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
USS Cleveland (LPD-7) -- Oct. 1-4, Ramada Inn, Springfield, Mo. Contact Charles C. Ingram, 208 Timberlake Drive, Salisbury, N.C. 310th Bomb Wing (SAC) Veterans Historical Association -- Oct. 1-5, Midland-Odessa.
USS Springfield Bluejackets (CL66/CLG7/SSN761) -- Oct. 6-9, the Sheraton Charleston, Charleston, S.C. Contact John W. Adams, 420 Elk Run Road, Hudson, N.H. 03051-3542, or call 603-598-2806.
USS Lake Champlain CV/CVA/CVS-39 and CG-57 -- Oct. 10-11, Sandcastle Motel, Virginia Beach, Va. Officers, Marines and air crew from 1945 to 1969.
www.chron.com /content/chronicle/thisweek/zone16/news/community/98/08/26/0reunions_tw-1.html   (1346 words)

  
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Identified as USS President Jackson (APA 18).Monday, 8 April 1946íSteaming independently enroute Pearl Harbor, T.H., to Guam, on course 255 (T&pgc), 249 (psc), at 16 knots (147 rpm), standard speed 15 knots (137 rpm), regular steaming watch and material condition "Baker" set.
SOPA Commanding Officer USS Orleck (DD 886).ÛAnchored in Hainan Straits in 10 fathoms of water, sand bottom, with 75 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor, on the following bearings: Cupello, 176 (T) and Hill, 116 (T), with the USS YMS 336 moored alongside to starboard.
The patient became dizzy and fell unconscious to deck, striking his head on an upright beam.
www.ussorleck.com /decklogs/xls/April_1946.xls   (1363 words)

  
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One LST (landing ship, tank) was seriously crippled.
The destroyer USS Brown is damaged by aerial attack while a Japanese assault demolition boat causes extensive damage to the US freighter SS Bozeman Victory 1945 - Tug HMCS Glendyne commissioned 1945 - After a misfiring of the 20-mm AA gun, the IWO of U-3012, Oberleutnant zur See Wolfgang Schlett, was killed instantly.
The commander of the boat, Kapitänleutnant Hans Bungards, was badly wounded and died next night in the Navy Hospital at Travemünde 1945 - U-56 sunk at Kiel, in position 54.19N, 10.10E, by bombs from British aircraft.
www.seawaves.com /newsletters/TDIH/april/28Apr.txt   (944 words)

  
 REUNIONS & CLAIMS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
USS Braxton APA 138: Vicki Olson (800) 777-4307; wytravel@wspan.com
USS Chourre ARV-1 (WWII and Korea): Doyle Ricketts (660) 359-2020; dwrick@lyn.net
USS Malabar AF-37: Dean Wise (304) 845-2783; wiseaf37@aol.com
www.vfw.org /magazine/feb02/reunions.htm   (1895 words)

  
 662 at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Years: 657 658 659 660 661 - 662 - 663 664 665 666 667
The regent Grimuald usurps the kingship of the Lombards, driving Perctarit into exile and killing Godepert
658 659 660 661 - 662 - 663 664 665 666...
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 List of amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
This is a list of amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy.
USS Sedgwick (AKA-110) - cancelled 27 August 1945
USS Whitfield (AKA-111) - cancelled 27 August 1945
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/List-of-amphibious-assault-ships-of-the-United-States-Navy.htm   (145 words)

  
 Free People Search Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
USS Manlove- Destroyer Escort- WWII- Reunion Sept 2000
Looking for former shipmates of USS Houston CA 30 CL 81
USS New Jersey BB62 E Division '68-'69 Stan Reyan
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 VFW Magazine: Reunions & claims. @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Readers are urged to help these veterans seeking claim substantiation statements.
USS Manchester CL83 (Korea 1951-52)--Seeking anyone, esp Lt. Harrison, Chief P.O. Phief, CO Reamfield or medical officer on Manchester, to help establish high noise exposure and ear damage from various target aircraft and crushed left hand on turret #4--Lloyd E. Zink, 4205 E Aero Pl., Hernando, FL 34442; (352) 637-5216.
McCoy AFB (March 31, 1972)--Seeking assistance to support claim from anyone who remembers A1C Robert LaLonde participating in body recovery after B52 crash.
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