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  USN Ships--USS Los Angeles (CA-135)
USS Los Angeles, a 13,600-ton Baltimore class heavy cruiser built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, was commissioned in July 1945.
Los Angeles was brought back to commissioned status in January 1951, in response to an urgent need for more heavy gun ships during the Korean War.
Decommissioned in November 1963, USS Los Angeles was laid up on the west coast until May 1975, when she was sold for scrapping.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-l/ca135.htm   (922 words)

  
  Los Angeles Maritime Museum - LetsGoSeeIt.com
The USS LOS ANGELES was a United States Navy heavy cruiser ("CA"), number 135, commissioned in 1945 and financed through the sale of war bonds purchased by the people of Los Angeles.
The USS LOS ANGELES was the third Navy ship to be named after the city, and held special symbolism for the public and for the men who served aboard her.
U.S.S. Although Commissioned by the Navy, this World War II Patrol Frigate was manned by 215 officers and men of the United States Coast Guard.
www.letsgoseeit.com /index/county/la/los_angeles/loc01/maritime.htm   (1413 words)

  
  USS Los Angeles (SSN 688)
LOS ANGELES made her first operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea in 1977 and was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation.
LOS ANGELES was recommissioned in January 1951 and deployed to the Far East during the Korean conflict.
On 15 November 1963, USS LOS ANGELES (CA 135) was decommissioned.
www.csp.navy.mil /css1/688.htm   (672 words)

  
  USS Los Angeles - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The second, Los Angeles (ZR-3), was an airship built by Germany and in use from 1924 to 1932.
The third, Los Angeles (CA-135), was a heavy cruiser commissioned at the very end of World War II, active during the Korean War, and decommissioned in 1963.
The fourth, Los Angeles (SSN-688), is the lead ship of the Los Angeles class (aka "688s") of nuclear attack submarine, commissioned in 1976 and on active service as of 2005.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/USS_Los_Angeles   (234 words)

  
 USS Los Angeles (CA-135) - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The third USS Los Angeles (CA-135) was laid down by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., 28 July 1943; launched 20 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs.
In response to the American effort to thwart Communist aggression in the Republic of South Korea, she sailed for the Far East 14 May and joined naval operations off the eastern coast of Korea 31 May as flagship for Rear Adm. Arleigh A. Burke’s CRUDIV 5.
Between November 1953 and June 1963 Los Angeles made eight more deployments to the Far East where she served as a cruiser division flagship with the 7th Fleet in support of “keeping the peace” operations in that troubled part of the world.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/USS_Los_Angeles_%28CA-135%29   (513 words)

  
 USSLosAngelesNavalMonument
The heavy cruiser USS LOS ANGELES (CA-135) earned her name, since she was financed by war bonds purchased by the residents of the city and county of Los Angeles.
When the Los Angeles was dismantled, the city of Los Angeles (San Pedro) was able to obtain her main mast, her two anchors and one of the anchor chain capstans.
USS Los Angeles Naval Monument was dedicatied in 1977 by the citizens of Los Angeles.
www.submarinehistory.com /USSLosAngelesNavalMonument.html   (587 words)

  
 Los Angeles Maritime Museum - The USS Los Angeles (CA-135)
The LOS ANGELES operated with the 7th Fleet off the coast of China, and during the Korean War served as flagship for Rear Admiral Arleigh A. Burke.
The USS Los Angeles CA-135 Association, founded in 1977, is the official organization of her former officers and crew.
The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is a facility of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks.
www.lamaritimemuseum.org /CA-135.htm   (306 words)

  
 Warships Named After Local Cities
U.S.S. Pasadena (SSN 752) in the Pacific Ocean.
The USS Los Angeles attack submarine was the first of its class deployed by the U.S. Navy.
Los Angeles is on display at the Maritime Museum in San Pedro.
www.laalmanac.com /military/mi15.htm   (125 words)

  
 REGULUS GUIDED CRUISE MISSILE
USS Los Angeles (CA 135), USS Helena (CA 75), USS Macon (CA 132) and USS Toledo (CA 133) each carried three Regulus I missiles on operational patrols in the Western Pacific.
Los Angeles deployed with Regulus from 1955 to 1961, Helena from 1956 to 1960, Toledo from 1956 to 1959 and Macon from 1956 to 1958.
USS Hancock (CV 19) was heavily involved in the development of the Regulus Assault Mission concept (RAM) and deployed once to the Western Pacific with four Regulus I missiles in 1955.
www.wa3key.com /regulus.html   (932 words)

  
 City of Los Angeles to Unveil Submarine Stamps
The LOS ANGELES was launched on April 6, 1974 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newport News, Virginia.
The LOS ANGELES was commissioned on November 13, 1976 and after completing numerous sea trials associated with every new class of submarine, on May 27, 1977, hosted President Jimmy Carter for an at-sea demonstration of the capabilities of the nation's newest attack submarine.
Today, even though the LOS ANGELES recently passed her 20th birthday, following an extensive 31 month overhaul in March 1995, she returned to the fleet as one of the most modern and capable submarines in the Navy –equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art components and weaponry.
www.militarymuseum.org /1sub100.html   (1091 words)

  
 Ancestors
LOS ANGELES operated along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts during 1917 and in 1918 was assigned to transatlantic crossings carrying fuel oil to Brest, France, and Portsmouth and Devonport, England.
LOS ANGELES served for more than 7 years as an aerial laboratory and testing station for numerous experiments in the development of coordinated naval air and sea tactics.
Fletcher Bowron, wife of the Mayor of Los Angeles, USS LOS ANGELES (CA135) served in the Seventh Fleet cruising off the coast of China and in the western Pacific to the Marianas, from 3 January 1946 until 21 january 1947.
la-ex.org /View_Photos/1974_Christening/Ancestors/ancestors.html   (510 words)

  
 USS Los Angeles CA-135
During the next year she operated with the 7th Fleet along the coast of' China and in the western Pacific to the Marianas She returned to San Francisco, Calif., 21 January 1947; decommissioned at Hunters's Point 9 April 1948; and entered the Pacific Reserve Fleet.
In response to the American effort to thwart Communist aggression in the Republic of South, Korea, she sailed for the Far East 14 May and joined(naval operations off the eastern coast of Korea 31 May as flagship for Rear Adm. Arleigh A. Burke's CRUDIV 'i.
Between November 1953 and June 1963 Los Angeles made eight more deployments to the Far East where she served as a cruiser division flagship with the 7th Fleet in support of "keeping the peace" operations in that troubled part of th~ world.
www.multied.com /Navy/cruiser/LA2.html   (463 words)

  
 Uss Los Angeles Ca 135   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 USS Los Angeles CA-135
The third Los Angeles (CA-135) was laid down by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., 28 July 1943; launched 20 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs.
Los Angeles recommissioned 27 January 1951, Capt. Robert N. McFarlane in command.
Los Angeles received five battle stars for service during the Korean conflict.
www.historycentral.com /Navy/cruiser/LA2.html   (463 words)

  
 USS Los Angeles CA-135 Association page
Los Angeles Maritime Museum (LAMM) in San Pedro to see the USS Los Angeles CA-135 Collection.
The ship's bell from USS Los Angeles was removed during a 1960 overhaul.
The mainmast, anchors and mooring bits form the USS Los Angeles (CA-135) Naval Monument in the John S. Gibson, Jr.
uss-la-ca135.org /3museum-collection.html   (597 words)

  
 USS LA CA-135 Memorials
Roy Coats, salvage officer for the company that scrapped the USS Los Angeles, worked with a committee of ex-crewmen to save several impressive artifacts from the ship.
Cornered by her anchors, it forms the USS Los Angeles (CA-135) Naval Monument in the John S. Gibson, Jr.
A small portion of the bow from USS Los Angeles is located outside the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.
uss-la-ca135.org /2memorials.htm   (500 words)

  
 USS Los Angeles (CA-135) - US Navy - Korean War Project
While serving as a cook on the ship's maiden voyage to China, his battle station was passing 5-inch ammunition up to a gun mount.He recently toured the USS New Jersey in Camden NJ and enjoyed it very much.
Keywords: Korean War on the USS Los Angeles Personal Friends - Jerry Troy, Eddie Martello, Richard Kuryla-he lived in Liverpool, NY A guy that had a mother that was named Nora Hooten and Lloyd from Gardenia, Calif. in 1989.
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996 Dennis Pruett dpruett@hsonline.net wrote: 1208 East Bridgewater Road Scottsburg, IN 47170 812-752-5376 I am attempting to obtain a purple heart for my deceased father who was injured aboard the USS Los Angeles CA 135 during the Korean War.
www.koreanwar.org /html/units/navy/uss_los_angeles.htm   (1127 words)

  
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Los Feliz School Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA
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 HyperWar: USS Los Angeles (CA-135)
Built at Philadelphia Navy Yard, and commissioned 22 July 1945
"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Los Angeles
For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/CA/CA-135_LosAngeles.html   (86 words)

  
 USS LA CA-135 Information & History
Another US Navy ship now carries the name "Los Angeles".
USS Los Angeles SSN-688 is a nuclear-powered attack submarine currently assigned to the Pacific Fleet.
Link to the ship USS Los Angeles SSN-688
www.uss-la-ca135.org /2infohistory.html   (85 words)

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