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  Pennsylvania - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Pennsylvania's entire judicial system is under the supervision of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, which is also the final appellate court for both the Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court.
Pennsylvania's nickname "The Keystone State" is quite apt, as the state forms a geographic bridge both between the Northeastern states and the Southern states, and between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest.
Pennsylvania is bisected diagonally by ridges of the Appalachian Mountain chain from southwest to northeast.
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 USS Pennsylvania (ACR-4) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The second USS Pennsylvania (ACR-4), also referred to "Armored Cruiser No. 4", and later renamed Pittsburgh and numbered CA-4, was a United States Navy armored cruiser, the lead ship of her class.
She was laid down 7 August 1901 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched 22 August 1903, sponsored by Miss Coral Quay (daughter of Senator Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania), and commissioned 9 March 1905, Captain Thomas C. McLean in command.
Pennsylvania operated on the East Coast and in the Caribbean until 8 September 1906 when she cleared Newport for the Asiatic Station, returning to San Francisco 27 September 1907 for west coast duty.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Pennsylvania_(ACR-4)   (633 words)

  
 USS Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The second Pennsylvania (ACR-4), the lead ship of her class of armored cruiser, was renamed Pittsburgh before serving during World War I.
The fourth Pennsylvania (SSBN-735) is an Ohio-class submarine.
USS Keystone State, a steamer of the U.S. Civil War, was also named in honor of the state of Pennsylvania.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Pennsylvania   (199 words)

  
 Naval History USS Pennsylvania BB-38   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Pennsylvania opened fire on Butaritari Island with her main battery at the initial range of 14,200 yards and then opened with her secondary battery.
On 14 June, Pennsylvania took part in the bombardment of Saipan preparatory to the assault landings made the next day while she cruised off the northeastern shore of Tinian conducting heavy bombardment of that island to neutralize any enemy batteries which might have opened fire on the landing beaches of Saipan.
Pennsylvania and five other battleships, with cruisers and destroyers of Rear Admiral Oldendorf's Force, steamed south and by nightfall were steaming slowly baek and forth across the northern entranee of Surigao Strait, awaiting the approach of the enemy.
www.navyhistory.com /battle/Penn.html   (3316 words)

  
 USN Ships--USS Pennsylvania (BB-38)
USS Pennsylvania, lead ship of a class of two 31,400-ton battleships, was built at Newport News, Virginia.
Subsequently moored at Kwajalein for studies of residual radioactivity, USS Pennsylvania was scuttled at sea on 19 February 1948.
USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) is astern, occupying the rest of the drydock.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-p/bb38.htm   (944 words)

  
 Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The history of the USS PENNSYLVANIA, later renamed the PITTSBURGH (Armored Cruiser 4), begins when her hull was laid down on August 7, 1901 by the William Cramp and Sons Ship Building Company in Philadelphia.
The PENNSYLVANIA would operate primarily on the East Coast and in the Caribbean until September 8, 1906 when she cleared Newport for the Asiatic Station.
The USS Pennsylvania was later renamed the PITTSBURGH (Armored Cruiser 4) on 27 August 1912 to free the name Pennsylvnia for a new battleship.
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 New Exhibit: USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) Ship's Bell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On loan from the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the bell will be on display in Erie for the next few years.
The battleship Pennsylvania was laid down in 1913 by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., and commissioned 12 June 1916.
On 7 December 1941, Pennsylvania was in drydock at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard for repairs.
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 USS Pennsylvania (BB 38)
Pennsylvania was scheduled to leave the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Drydock #1 on 6 December 1941 but due to delays it was postponed.
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December at 0800, Pennsylvania was one of the first ships to return fire with her 0.50cal Browning machine guns, soon followed by her heavier 3in and 5in AA guns.
Pennsylvania arrived at Cold Bay, Alaska, on 30 April 1943 and sailed to Attu as flagship of Task Force (TF) 51 on 4 May. Since there was a dense fog covering the targets at Holtz Bay and Chicago Harbor she had to rely on her main and secondary battery radar for shore bombardment.
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 U.S. Navy Battleships - USS Pennsylvania (BB 38)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
USS Oklahoma (BB 37) was sighted with George Washington flying the President's flag and accompanied by her ocean escort.
On 14 June,1944, Pennsylvania took part in the bombardment of Saipan preparatory to the assault landings made the next day while she cruised off the northeastern shore of Tinian, conducting heavy bombardment of that island to neutralize any enemy batteries which might have opened fire on the landing beaches of Saipan.
Pennsylvania and five other battleships, with cruisers and destroyers of Rear Admiral Oldendorf's Force, steamed south and by nightfall were steaming slowly back and forth across the northern entrance of Surigao Strait, awaiting the approach of the enemy.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/ships/battleships/pennsylvania/bb38-penn.html   (3425 words)

  
 USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735
Pennsylvania was the first of two boats to come to Bangor from the East Coast with D-5 capabilities.
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) was to follow it later that same yeat.
Pennsylvania was commissioned in 1837 and served in numerous capacities until 1861.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/agency/ssbn-735.htm   (442 words)

  
 USN Ships--USS Pennsylvania (1837-1861)
USS Pennsylvania, a 3241-ton (burden) 120-gun ship of the line, was built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Pennsylvania was finally commissioned during the final months of 1837 and, at year's end, undertook her only sea voyage, a trip from Delaware Bay to Chesapeake Bay.
On 20 April 1861, as Confederate forces threatened the Norfolk Navy Yard, USS Pennsylvania was burned to the waterline to prevent capture.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-p/penna.htm   (681 words)

  
 Trident sub Pennsylvania transfers to Bangor from Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
With Mount Baker in the background, the USS Pennsylvania, with a few of its crewmen on deck, moves through Puget Sound yesterday en route to its new home at Bangor.
The 560-foot-long USS Pennsylvania was commissioned Sept. 9, 1989.
The Pennsylvania is the second Trident that was equipped with the Trident II D-5 missile system as it was built, while the earlier ships can be retrofitted.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/91797_pennsylvaniax18.shtml   (1125 words)

  
 USS Pennsylvania
Battleship website dedicated to the history of USS Pennsylvania from launch to participation in major wars also notice board for naval historians and families of ex-crew of USS Pennsylvania.
USS Pennsylvania was built by Newport News, and laid down on the 27th October 1913, launched 16th march 1915 and commissioned into the u navy on the 12th June 1916,, she was ordered as a flagship and was fitted with a special two-level Control tower.
The USS Pennsylvania received bomb damage at Pearl harbor and spent 3 months under repair, during this time she was used as a training ship.
www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk /pennsylvania1.htm   (946 words)

  
 PENNSYLVANIA'S PEARL HARBOR ACTION REPORT
This attack apparently was directed at the PENNSYLVANIA and the two destroyers in dock.
Just before reaching PENNSYLVANIA about two-thirds appeared to swerve to the left, a number of them dropping bombs at the NEVADA, with some misses ahead, some misses astern, and at least one hit apparently in the vicinity of the bridge.
Precautionary measures were taken on the bow of the PENNSYLVANIA to prevent the spread of the fire internally.
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 USS Pennsylvania (BB-38)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Moored within Drydock #1 to align her shafts and propellers, Pennsylvania was spared damage from torpedoes.
In addition to being strafed and holed by near-miss bomb fragments, Pennyslvania's bow was damaged by fragments and oil fires from Cassin and Downes, both of which were moored just ahead of her.
Replacing her damaged 5" gun with one from West Virginia, Pennsylvania was repaired within 13 days and rejoined the fleet on December 20.
www.ibiblio.org /phha/Pennsylvania.html   (449 words)

  
 USS Pennsylvania Wins Omaha Trophy, “Best of the Best”
Pennsylvania has just completed its 50th Patrol at sea and a significant moment in history for the submarine.
In that light, I’m proud to present this award to the crews of USS Pennsylvania.
Among its other accomplishments, the Gold crew of Pennsylvania received the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet retention excellence award for 2004 and flew the gold and silver dolphin flags throughout 2004, signifying that all officer and enlisted crew members were completing submarine warfare qualifications within the time allotted.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=19354   (627 words)

  
 US Navy History, USS Pennsylvania (BB-38)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Description: Commissioned in 1916, the Pennsylvania served with the Pacific and Atlantic fleets.
During Pearl Harbor, she was one of the first ships in the harbor to fire on the attacking Japanese.
Read about the distinguished history of the Pennsylvania and her brave crew.
www.militarybooks.com /detail.aspx?ID=273   (59 words)

  
 USS Miranda Federation Starship Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Pennsylvania's strong suit is survivability, testified to by fact that the sixteen vessels originally constructed are still in service.
The USS Pennsylvania herself was received her trial of fire on her maiden voyage, when a Klingon raiding party, attempting to incite the Federation to war, crossed the Neutral Zone, attacking Outpost 12.
The Pennsylvania and her patrolling companion, the USS Bozeman, a Soyuz-Class border cutter, were able to successfully fend off an attack from three K'Tinga-Class Klingon Warships, destroying two, and crippling a third.
www.ussmiranda.com /ships/pennsylvania.htm   (1066 words)

  
 USS Pennsylvania Wins Omaha Trophy, “Best of the Best”   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gen. James Cartwright, Commander, USSTRATCOM, made the trip from Omaha, Neb., to the NBK Bangor waterfront to publicly acknowledge the efforts of all of the officers and Sailors of USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735).
According to the citation presented by USSTRATCOM, the USS Pennsylvania distinguished herself in 2004 by demonstrating sustained excellence while supporting its primary mission of strategic deterrence over three patrol cycles, according to USSTRATCOM.
Among its other accomplishments, the Gold crew of the Pennsylvania received the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet retention excellence award for 2004 and flew the gold and silver dolphin flags throughout 2004 signifying that all officer and enlisted crewmembers were completing Submarine Warfare qualifications within the time allotted.
www.csp.navy.mil /news/pressrel519.html   (638 words)

  
 Ships Store
The second is that I am from Pennsylvania and I am proud of the states veterans who have fought in all wars.
LLoyd Lachtrupp and your father and yourself have given me. All the men on the USS Pennsylvania were truly a big family and now here it is 55 years later and you are still helping to ease the minds of the families of those who lost loved ones from the ship.
I also got additional info as to when he was on the USS Pennsylvania.
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 USS Pennsylvania III
Pennsylvania R. No. 9 (SP-679), a tug, was built by Wm.
She was placed in service four days later.
After fitting out, Pennsylvania R. No. 9 served as a minesweeper and tug in New York Harbor.
www.multied.com /NAVY/patrol/pennsylvaniaIII.html   (66 words)

  
 The Northwest Navigator > Kitsap > USS Pennsylvania (Gold) truly golden
USS Pennsylvania (Gold) (SSBN 735) returned to port from patrol number 49 with some painting in order.
The culmination of these letter awards, as well as scores in other shipboard training and functional areas, made the Pennsylvania (Gold) the overall winner for the Battle “E”.
Patrol 49 ended with an increased level of knowledge throughout the boat, said Cmdr. Dave Knapp, commanding officer, USS Pennsylvania (Gold).
www.northwestnavigator.com /index.php/navigator/kitsap/uss_pennsylvania_gold_truly_golden   (463 words)

  
 GovRes: Residence Tour - Grand Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The USS Pennsylvania Silver Service was designed by Gilbert Crowell of the Gorham Silver Company and commissioned through the Caldwell Company at a cost of $25,000 to the Commonwealth in 1903.
It was presented by the State of Pennsylvania to the Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania in 1904.
The USS Pennsylvania was caught in dry dock at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
www.dgs.state.pa.us /govres/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=116945&tx=1   (470 words)

  
 Arthur Wells on USS Pennsylvania
The huge red ball blossoming under the plane's wing filled the porthole on U.S.S. Pennsylvania, as the fighter banked and climbed for altitude.
But now Pennsylvania was in Number-1 Drydock with screws off, just forward of her usual 10-10 berth.
Their actions caused PFC Tommie J. Dale, in a bunk across the passageway, and I to worry that Pennsylvania was afire.
my.execpc.com /~dschaaf/wells.html   (3822 words)

  
 Uss Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
USS Pennsylvania (BB 38) facts, history, and images.
Photos of USS Pennsylvania, Marine Detachment, Marines, Christmas 1941, Telegram to father, and other World War II photographs...
The officers and crew of USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735), take great pride in extending to you the hospitality of the United States Submarine Force.
www.justdelaware.info /browse/uss-pennsylvania.html   (142 words)

  
 USS Arizona   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Along with the USS Missouri, the Arizona is one of the two most famous ships in U.S. Naval history.
Made infamous by being sunk at Pearl Harbor HI on December 7, 1941, the Arizona is today still in commision and serves as a memorial to all the U.S. dead from the Imperial Japanese Navy's sneak attack that engulfed America in the second "War to End Wars".
Also at Pearl Harbor, the USS Pennsylvania was one of the few ships that escaped with only minor bomb damage.
www.swampworks.com /Kits-Arizona.html   (254 words)

  
 WebTrekkie's Top Star Trek Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
USS London - Flagship of Taskgroup TF21B in the Obsidianfleet.
The USS Crimson, a defiant class starship serving in Task group 192 of Bravofleet was built to defend the Federation.
The USS Iris is a Forum Played Rpg and is set 5 years after the Dominion and Borg war where the Alpha/Beta quderent is in peace.
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 USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Gold arrives at Bangor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Bangor, WA -- USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Gold arrives to its new homeport at Subase Bangor Nov. The ship made an official change of port from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. to Bangor.
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) will arrive later this year.
It is here to keep a good balance of submarine deterrence capabilities on both the East and West coasts,” said Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate Brad Green, Pennsylvania Blue chief of the boat.
www.csp.navy.mil /news/penns.html   (355 words)

  
 Find USS Pennsylvania Battleship Art Prints! Get results at MarkChurms.com
nder warm, overcast, tropical skies, the old Navy Battlewagon, U.S.S. Pennsylvania steams "all ahead two-thirds" through light seas of the land locked Leyte Gulf.
Only hours after the decisive nighttime surface action at Surigao Strait, the ship is again at General Quarters.
Battleship USS Pennsylvania BB38 - Leyte Gulf October 25, 1944, by Mark Churms
www.markchurms.com /uss-pennsylvania-bb38-leyte-gulf-1944.html   (417 words)

  
 USS PENNSYLVANIA PASSES BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION PHOTO COLLECTION And 8 Oz. Retro Tumblers, Set Of 6
USS PENNSYLVANIA PASSES BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION PHOTO COLLECTION And 8 Oz.
USS PENNSYLVANIA PASSES UNDER BROOKLYN BRIDGE 1920 $195 + SandH TRANSPORTATION PHOTO COLLECTION 11" X 14", b/w matte prints, hand-printed from negatives housed at The New York Times Photo Archives.
Tumblers come in sets of six, one each gold, purple, blue, red, silver, and green.
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