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	USS Trenton (LPD 14)
		TRENTON was decommissioned on January 17, 2007, at Norfolk, Va., and transfered to the Indian Navy.
		TRENTON returned to Guantanamo Bay for interim repairs and then made her way back to Norfolk on one engine, arriving on July 6, where repairs were completed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
		TRENTON spent the remainder of the summer conducting drills in the Virginia capes operating area and in preparation for her second Caribbean deployment of the year.
	navysite.de /ships/lpd14.htm (1639 words)

	Naval History/USS Trenton CL-11 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In mid-October, while Trenton was conducting gunnery drills in the Norfolk area, powder bags in her forward turret exploded, killing or injuring every member of the gun crew.
		Trenton patrolled the western Mediterranean and waters off the coast of the Iberian peninsula until mid July 1940 when she returned to the United States.
		In October, Trenton joined Richmond (CL-9) and nine destroyers in two sweeps of the northern Kuril Islands-one between the 16th and the 19th and the second between the 22d and the 29th-as a diversion during the invasion of Leyte.
	www.multied.com /1812/Ghent.htmlhttp://timeline/NAVY/cruiser/Trenton.html (1508 words)

	USN Ships--USS Trenton (CL-11)
		USS Trenton, a 7050-ton Omaha class light cruiser built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in April 1924.
		Trenton was assigned to the Scouting Fleet and the Special Service Squadron from 1929 until 1933, was in the Pacific in 1933-34 and had another tour in Latin American waters with the Special Service Squadron in 1934-35.
		USS Trenton was sold for scrapping in December 1946.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-t/cl11.htm (771 words)

	USS Trenton (LPD 14)
		TRENTON was decommissioned on January 17, 2007, at Norfolk, Va., and transfered to the Indian Navy.
		TRENTON got underway on 9 April for the east coast and reached her home port, Norfolk, Va., on 12 May. The amphibious transport dock remained in port until 1 June when she departed Hampton Roads for shakedown training out of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
		TRENTON spent the remainder of the summer conducting drills in the Virginia capes operating area and in preparation for her second Caribbean deployment of the year.
	www.navysite.de /ships/lpd14.htm (1639 words)

	USS Alert (AS-4) - Ship's History
		USS Alert operated out of ports on the Atlantic coast of the United States during the fall and winter of 1875 and 1876 until departing New York City, New York, on 26 May 1876 on the first leg of a voyage to the Asiatic Station.
		USS Alert widened her horizons in the fall of 1885 with more frequent visits to Chinese ports; and during the early months of 1886, extended her range still farther to include southeast Asian ports, notably Bangkok and Singapore.
		USS Alert tended submarines for the Torpedo Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet...until late in 1917.
	www.ussubvetsofworldwarii.org /Alert.html (2373 words)

	Mcgrath-Wagner.com - Naval Career
		My first cruise was aboard the USS Trenton (LPD-14), the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the capital of New Jersey.
		I was onboard the USS Trenton while serving with Beachmaster Unit Two in Little Creek, VA. I was deployed on the USS Trenton for her Mediterranean deployment with embarked elements of Marine Battalion Landing Team 2/8, departed Morehead City on 27 July, as part of Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group 2-78.
		She was commissioned on 12 August 1975 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) is the first of a class of 31 destroyers developed for the primary mission of Undersea Warfare.
	www.mcgrath-wagner.com /navy.html (1051 words)

	DNA - India - India to buy $50 million ship from US - Daily News & Analysis
		USS Trenton, a modern day “Trojan Horse”, would become the second largest ship in the Navy after the INS Viraat when it joins service.
		USS Trenton, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD) along with four Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) would be bought form the US for $48.23 million, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Parliament on Thursday.
		The USS Trenton is nearly 35 years old, and has had quite a fsew accidents on board that involved death of sailors.
	www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1049265 (513 words)

	USS TRENTON (LPD-14) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		TRENTON completed overhaul at Metro Machine Corporation shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia in June 1980 and, following refresher training, sailed in August to participate in the TEAMWORK-80 amphibious exercise conducted in the fjords of Norway near Trondheim.
		TRENTON operated in the fjords and supported the Navy SEAL and Marine Force Reconnaissance advance force operations as part of this exercise.
		TRENTON participated in the 1983 liberation of Grenada, was a member of the Multi-national Force off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983-1984, and was a participant of Operation PRAYING MANTIS in April 1988 during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf.
	mysite.verizon.net /bsharpe1/navy/lpd14/emp80-98.html (443 words)

	USS Trenton - LPD 14 - Unit Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		I spent 3 years on the Trenton and it was a great experience.
		I read in the paper that the Trenton was in Wilmington...the day after she left.
		The day the Trenton turned back end into the wind while training off of Crete, we broke her stern ga...
	unitpages.military.com /unitpages/unit.do?id=200008 (200 words)

	Henry Clay Drexler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		He was appointed a midshipman, from Delaware, on May 29, 1920, was graduated from the Naval Academy on May 15, 1924, and after a short period of temporary duty was under instruction at the Navy Yard, New York, was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy.
		Ensign Drexler reported for duty to the USS Trenton on Oct. 4, 1924, and it was aboard this vessel that he heroically met his untimely death 16 days later.
		At 3:35 on the afternoon of 20 October 1924, while the Trenton was preparing to fire trial installation shots from the two six-inch guns in the forward twin mounts of that vessel, two charges of powder ignited.
	www.ussdrexler.net /name.html (253 words)

	Friendly Navies Sought For Unwanted U.S. Ships
		On the heels of the Kidd-class transfer is the handoff of the USS Trenton amphibious transport ship to the Indian navy, a transaction that is scheduled for Jan. 17, 2007.
		The company also expects to be prepping the USS Anchorage dock landing ship, which was decommissioned in 2003, for a future transfer to Taiwan, although the deal is not yet final.
		Two guided-missile frigates — the USS George Philip and the USS Sides — are being refurbished and slated to join the Portuguese navy.
	www.nationaldefensemagazine.org /issues/2006/October/FriendlyNavies.htm (770 words)

	USS Trenton Crew Trains Indian Navy
		Norfolk, VA. -- Throughout the month of December, Sailors of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Trenton (LPD 14) have been conducting general shipboard training with the Indian navy.
		In early November nearly 300 Indian sailors joined the crew of Trenton to begin preparing for the ship’s decommissioning and transfer Jan. 17, 2007.
		Trenton’s main capabilities involve helicopter flight operations, amphibious landing of small craft, and emergency response.
	www.military.com /features/0,15240,121226,00.html (432 words)

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		The USS Ronald Reagan and USS McCampbell are in the Persian Gulf but the Reagan is currently escorted by the USS Vicksburg as apart of Task Force 152 in the central gulf.
		The USS Lake Champlain is currently apart of Task Force 58 in the northern Persian Gulf guarding the Iraqi oil terminals, while the USS Decatur is apart of Task Force 150 in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and East African area of operations.
		When it comes down to it, of all the warships to deploy, USS James E. Williams is only one of three East Cost ships you could choose with that combination of capabilities to have on station if war was to break out in the Gulf.
	www.strategypage.com /militaryforums/30-76956.aspx (5039 words)

	Crew Member Detail
		Earlier in WWII, he served aboard USS Trenton and USS Sampson, which fought at Guadacanal.
		Served aboard USS Porter in the Korean War and on the staff of ComNavAirLant during the Vietnam War.
		CTC Oscar Peace was present 02 September, 1945 at the signing of the Instruments of Surrender aboard USS Missouri.
	www.ussmissouri.org /crewdetail.aspx?ID=1627 (97 words)

	USS Trenton LPD 14 Patch
		Please enjoy a USS Trenton LPD 14 Patch.
		The USS Trenton LPD 14 Patch is 4.5" in size.
		The USS Trenton LPD 14 Patch is usually shipped with 1-5 business days.
	www.priorservice.com /usstrlpd14pa.html (49 words)

	United Press International - Security & Terrorism - UPI Intelligence Watch
		WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The USS Enterprise and its task force are currently deployed to the Persian Gulf, where it is coordinating its activities with the U.S. Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain.
		Indian naval personnel are currently training in the United States for handling the USS Trenton, which will be the second largest in the Indian navy after the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.
		The USS Trenton is currently undergoing a refit in Norfolk, Va., before being commissioned in the Indian navy, scheduled for December 2006.
	www.upi.com /SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20061027-042958-6662r (1014 words)

	Trenton Returns from Historic Final Deployment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Trenton’s return to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk marks an end to its latest five-month deployment in a 35-year career.
		Machinist’s Mate Fireman Kenneth Mikkelsen, a propulsion mechanic aboard Trenton, said the most challenging part of the deployment was working long hours during the evacuation operation.
		Trenton’s crew had mixed emotion about their forthcoming decommissioning.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=25716 (367 words)

	Indian Navy acquires USS Trenton
		Conmmodore P Murugesan, Naval Attach� at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, accepted the transfer of USS Trenton to the Indian Navy at a brief ceremony at the US Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia.
		The USS Trenton landing platform dock, which has been renamed INS Jalashva, is set to be the second largest ship with the Indian Navy, after the aircraft carrier Viraat.
		The Trenton has an unrivalled capacity to carry troops close to a battalion-strength and sustain them over a long duration.
	www.rediff.com /news/2007/jan/17navy.htm (499 words)

	UPDATE: USS Cole to Lebanon: Murdoc Online
		This means that the USS Cole, damaged by terrorists in Yemen in 2000, will play a role in the evacuation of up to 25,000 US citizens from Lebanon.
		The Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group consists of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), USS Nashville (LPD 13) and USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).
		USS Trenton (LPD 14) and High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) have also joined the strike group.
	www.murdoconline.net /archives/003980.html (489 words)

	USS TRENTON's Crest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The TRENTON insignia is symbolic of the forces guiding the ship on its mission.
		The profile of the Amphibious Transport Dock, USS TRENTON, indicates a portion of the amphibious capability of the Navy-Marine Corps team, working together to preserve national security.
		Finally, the horse's head, from the seal of Trenton, New Jersey is a steady reminder of our link with the people of our namesake city.
	www.trenton.navy.mil /crest.htm (90 words)

	U.S. Navy Decoms Trenton, Transfers to Indian Navy
		“Trenton will continue to serve all the free nations of the world, just as she served the United States, as we expand ‘the 1,000-ship navy,’” said Rear Adm. Garry Hall, Commander, Amphibious Group 2.
		Trenton’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Samuel Norton, spoke proudly and fondly of his crew and time aboard the ship, saying that without such an outstanding crew, Trenton would not have been the same.
		Trenton employed a crew of approximately 415 Sailors and could embark nearly 1,000 Marines.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=27342&page=1 (463 words)

	Henry Clay Drexler. Ensign, United States Navy
		The second Trenton (CL-11) was laid down on 18 August 1920 at Philadelphia, Pennsylania, by William Cramp Sons launched on 16 April 1923, sponsored by Miss Katherine E. Donnelly; and commissioned on 19 April 1924, Capt. Edward C. Kalbfus in command.
		In mid-October, while Trenton was conducting gunnery drills in the Norfolk area, powder bags in her forward turret exploded, killing or injuring every member of the gun crew.
		At 3:35 on the afternoon of 20 October 1924, while the Trenton was preparing to fire trial installation shots from the two 6-inch guns in the forward twin mount of that vessel, 2 charges of powder ignited.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /hdrexler.htm (771 words)

	YORKTOWN LINKS
		Battleship New Jersey Historical Museum Society while the USS Yorktown is the most famous aircraft carrier in the history of the US Navy, the Battleship New Jersey is the most famous battleship.
		USS Yorktown CG 48 "The Yorktown Affair" Using computer technology the new USS Yorktown, an Aegis Class guided missile cruiser goes dead in the water for nearly 3 hours and is towed back to port.
		USS Forrestal On July 29, 1967, 134 United States Navy sailors died in a fire that started on the flight deck.
	www.ussyorktown.com /yorktown/links.htm (1078 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
		Naval headquarters sources said the USS Trenton (LPD 14), that is also classified as a landing platform deck, was being negotiated for about Rs 200 crore, inclusive of retrofit and spares.
		The Trenton, that was commissioned into the US Navy in 1971, is said to be service-worthy for another 15 years.
		The LPD, the USS Trenton, has a flight deck that is capable of accommodating up to six Chinook CH-46 helicopters.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1051020/asp/nation/story_5376558.asp (528 words)

	USS Trenton is INS Jalashva
		The USS Trenton landing platform dock, which has been renamed INS Jalashva, is set to be the second largest ship with the Indian Navy, after the aircraft carrier Viraat.
		Trenton, acquired by Indian Navy for 48.23 million dollars, was decommissioned on January 17, 2007.
		Trenton is being seen as a major defence deal between India and the US.
	www.indiandefenceforum.com /index.php?topic=3461.msg54088 (914 words)

	Charles Dewey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When the ship was transferred to Britain I was then assigned to the cruiser USS Trenton (CL11), then to the USS Sabin (AO25) at Philadelphia Navy Yard which was transferred to the Base Force, US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, T.H. on normal duties.
		While on operations, Sabine was struck by the destroyer USS Shaw (Shaw proceeded to Pearl for dry-docking where she was severely damaged 7 Dec. 1941).
		After shakedown the ship proceeded to England and hence to Normandy on D-day, 6 June 1944, escorted troops to the Utah beach, then to shore bombardment and screening until 8 June when the ship received severe damage from an explosion that disabled her.
	www.usshadley.com /Dewey.htm (308 words)

	Donald I. Thomas
		Capt. Donald Irving Thomas was born in Amoy, China on March 28, 1910 and attended grade schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1928.
		He became the gunnery officer on USS McCormick in September, 1932 and two months later became the gunery and operations officer on the staff of commander, Destroyer Squadron 36.
		His next assignments were as executive officer on USS Borie; communications officer on USS Trenton; and communications officer on the staff of commander, Cruiser Division Three.
	www.quarterdeck.org /book/cencoms/thomas.html (453 words)

	LOCAL NEWS \| WVEC.com \| News for Hampton Roads, Virginia
		The amphibious transport dock USS Trenton ended a more than 30-year career in the U.S. Navy.
		The Austin class Trenton's last deployment took her to the Mediterranean Sea, where the crew helped evacuate 3,500 U.S. citizens during the civil unrest in Lebanon.
		Following her decommissioning, the ex-Trenton was sold to the Indian Navy and, during a transfer ceremony, she was renamed INS Jalashva.
	www.wvec.com /news/local/stories/wvec_military_011207_trenton_decom_.31d45a07.html (385 words)

	Houston Business Directory, Online Business Directory for Houston, Texas - PRESS RELEASE - Galveston Island
		When loaded, the USS Trenton carries up to 1,000 Marines along with their vehicles, tanks, artillery, ammunition, and tracked landing vehicles.
		The ship has a large flight deck that can be used to launch helicopters, and is equivalent to the size of three tennis courts.
		The USS Trenton will dock at Pier 21; at the North end of 21st and Harborside Drive.
	www.houstonbusiness.com /mediaroom/press_release_galvestonisland23.html (260 words)

	Port scuttlebutt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Fifty USS TRENTON’s sailors volunteered to fight invasive species at Wilmington’s State Parks this weekend.
		While the USS TRENTON will out-reach to Delaware’s community and will host public tours this Saturday and Sunday at the Port of Wilmington, the volunteers will remove Norway Maples and ground Ivey species spreading in Wilmington’s down town parks.
		We extend a warm Wilmington welcome to the captain and sailors of the USS Trenton who are not only gracing us with a visit of their ship to our City, but have decided to involve themselves in projects that will add to the beauty of our City,” Mayor Baker said today.
	www.portofwilmingtonde.com /HTML/our_port/PR/news_usstrentonhelps.htm (460 words)

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