Once the net was in place he had to do all of his lobstering inside the net. She was named after Pierre, South Dakota, the capital of the US state of South Dakota. Iowa is now serving as a museum ship in San Pedro, California. NHF members are being converted to members of the Naval Institute. on August 14, 1944. UNDERWAY! departed from Philadelphia for duty in the U.S. USS Juneau (CL 52) performed training exercises in Casco Bay shortly after entering service in 1942 after which it was transferred to the Pacific shortly thereafter. A total of 770 ships are on record as visiting Casco Bay between January 1941 and 1 January 1947. The ship served on Neutrality Patrol where she was sunk by a torpedo off Argentia on 23 October 1941 before the US entered the war. Washington, U.S.S. that many lost their lives in service to their Country. Rear Admiral F. L. Reichmuth, USN, wearing his new hat as DENEBOLA was armed with two 3"/50 caliber twin rapid fire dual purpose mounts. She was torpedoed off Cape Elizabeth, right outside Portland Harbor by U-853. In general, the major afloat facilities including mooring, buoys, and anchorages were located on Long and Chebeague Islands with access to the open ocean by way of the gate in the anti-submarine net located in Hussey Sound, between Peaks and Long Island. On 3 July 1946 her operator changed to the Seas Shipping Company of New York. Unlike their post war counterparts that were (and are) of wooden hull construction, World War II minesweepers had steel hulls. Upon departure, she became part of After the war on 4 August 1948 she was laid up at Wilmington, North Carolina as part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Specialized anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, using submarines that were readily available from New London, Connecticut. His first duty was aboard the USS Denebola. After commissioning, she sailed to the Norfolk, Virginia area for In February 1941 the Denebola made a cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The ship was built as part of the Emergency Shipbuilding program by Permanente Metals Corporation in Yard2 of the Richmond Shipyards in Richmond, California. WWII German Paper Ephemera Photos . In the early 1990s, he was active in the Denebola's reunion association, and contributed many articles to their newsletter, "Tender Topics.". The Royal Navy neutralized the German surface fleet before the United States actually entered the war. A large number of these shipmates settled She operated as a tender and repair ship until November 6, 1945. ing until February 14, 1946. The ship was Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation's 20th victory ship. NHF members are being converted to members of the Naval Institute. There was less need for large carriers in the Atlantic because Great Britain could be used as a staging base for air operations against Continental Europe. Its keel was laid on 2 May 1944. SERVER UPGRADE IN PROGRESS. She was assigned to Keep up the blogs. To view the list of authorized battle stars select the American Area Codes, the Asiatic Pacific Area Codes or the European African Middle Eastern Area Codes links below each . On October 31, 1941, German U-boat, U-552, sank USS Reuben James (DD-245), which was escorting Convoy HX 156, with a loss of 115 lives. The SS Joplin Victory was the 12th Victory ship built during World War II under the Emergency Shipbuilding program. She served as plane guard for President D. D. Eisenhower's plane and on his return from the NATO conference at Paris, in 1957, and during her 1958 Mediterranean tour she replenished ships patrolling off Beirut in the aftermath of the Lebanon crisis. If you have your fathers discharge certificate, it will tell on the back of it which ship he was on. The ship's United States Maritime Commission designation was VC2- S- AP3, hull number 41. August ll, 1941 she departed for NOB, Norfolk, Virginia and almost The band and orchestra is well USS Denebola (AD12) was an Altairclass destroyer tender named for Denebola, the secondbrightest star in the constellation Leo. USS Tills (DE 748) was mentioned in the first part of the blog series. April 10, 1946. In 1962, it was placed in a caretaker status. Another problem was oil soaked beaches from ships being sunk offshore. Your email address will not be published. She was laid down and launched by the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, and completed on February 1, 1945. There is a new book out The Hunt for the Last U-Boat. My father was there in March of 1944. My dad was on USS Farquhar (DE 139) which means Destroyer Escort. He never told me what he did there, but recently my mother who is 95 said he went on on patrol 24 hrs on and then 24 hrs off. USS Denebola AF-45 Zippo Lighter 1957 Item: PW8 Price: $39.99. the weather was excellent and the harbor was very colorful. An obvious place to start is uboat.net. Struck from the Naval Register, 8 May 1946 A total of fifty-one Coast Guard vessels appear on the list. ), I can see that my Dad's high estimation of Mr. Trainer's character was entirely accurate. For kids it was great fun to live there at that time. The group arrived in Halifax anchored and on September 30, 1944, she moored to Pier Avanporto- But at the beginning of 1939, the bulk of U.S. naval strength was in the Pacific. Note that the US Army also had coastal defense installations on several of the islands. It is a scaled down version of presentations that were given at historical museums in the Portland, Maine, area in 2006 and 2009. Also, particularly noteworthy, was the important role played in Nicely marked. There were naval shore side facilities in Portland, but waterfront facilities for mooring ships were very limited due to lack of space. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. In retrospect, the disestablishment of the facilities in Casco Bay was probably the proper move. In 1946, the Navy directed the Long Island Fuel Annex to be utilized for emergency refueling only. Stewart is one of only two World War II-built destroyer escorts still in existence. Of these, forty-seven 47 were Four Pipers (also referred to as Flush Deckers) of the Wickes and Clemson classes. Some historically prominent ships that appear on the list include: USS Stewart (DE 238) was built in Houston, Texas. While the VA completed . I took him and his wife to your museum at his request when they came to visit us when we lived in Northern VA. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Navy Commander Destroyers USS Denebola Atlantic Fleet Flagship cover 1942 WWII at the best online prices at eBay! and made a part of the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet. [2] She took supplies to help in the capture and occupation of Southern Palau Islands from 6 September 1944 to 14 October 1944. The SS Claremont Victory was the 18th of 531 Victory ships built during World War II. Hamilton, Bermuda where she served as the ComDesLantFlt Flagship After the war, Green Island was returned to Casco Bay Lines where it continued to serve under its original name of Aucocisco until 1952. Wasp, U.S.S. AD. Denebola AD12, from October 1941 to May 1945, played a major role My friend Donald Gary Kennedy who I am still in touch with remembers you quite well. All rights reserved. Victory Ship class vessels were designed to replace the Liberty Ship class. The list also includes sixty Fletcher Class ships built between 1942 and 1943 and thirty-nine Sumner and Gearing Class ships built between 1944 and 1945. WWII German Cloth Insignia. The USS DENEBOLA was 455' 3" long and had a beam of 62'. The basic scenario of the Battle of the Atlantic is shown in the following illustration: In order to fulfill its new responsibilities in the North Atlantic, it was necessary to establish an inner and outer North Atlantic bases. She operated in the Atlantic until November 21, 1921 when she The ship's US Maritime Commission designation was VC2-S-AP3, hull number90 (V-90). PE 56 was one of only seven of the vessels that saw service in World War II. Built at Portland, Oregon, as a member of the large wartime "Victory" ship program, she remained in the merchant vessel registry until 1952, when she was taken out of reserve and transferred to the Navy. U.S.S. During his 30 year naval career, he held two ship commands and served a total of 8 years on naval material inspection boards, during which he conducted trials and inspections aboard over 200 naval vessels. Hi, I am interested in the source info for the map titled World War Two Map, Underwater Defenses. U.S.S. Is there a way to get a clear version of this drawing? Pre-War 1919 She was built as a merchant cargo ship in Seattle, Washington by the Skinner and Eddy Corporation and was christened the S.S. Edgemont. Her crew was eligible for the following medals and commendations: Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Buy these neat pieces when you can! The USS Denebola (AD-12) was a destroyer tender in the US Navy. She was launched by the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation on January 12, 1944, and was completed on February 28, 1944. Caomplete on April 7, 1945 Swarthmore Victory delivered supplies for the Pacific War and was operated by the United States Lines. SS Clarksdale Victory was 80th of the new 10,500-ton class ship known as Victory ships. She became the tender and repair ship for LCI's and Commander Destroyers, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in Casco Bay, Portland, The Governor-General, the Earl of Athlone, made an official call In 2007, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. During the war, Stewart performed duties as a convoy escort and on ASW patrols in the Atlantic. would become the long-serving flagship of ComDesLantFlt. Thats not something youd forget or mess up. If you have questions, please contact the Naval Institute via email at member@usni.org or by phone at 800-233-8764. Wow. Read the whole story. These ships can be recognized by their raised forecastles and in the pre-war classes, portholes in the sides. Rear Admiral A. S. Carpender, USN, as Commander Destroyers, U.S. The ship was christened on 30 June 1944. That is where my mother grew up and I spent my summers when I was a kid. The Flag Allowance and the Crew of the Denebola became part of the Clarence W. Becker-perhaps he was also injured in the same accident? USS Denebola is a name used more than once by the U.S. Navy : USS Denebola (AD-12), was built in 1919 as Edgewood by Skinner and Eddy, Seattle, Washington and commissioned 28 November 1921. My father, Milton W. Sherman, served on her in World War Two, including cruises across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. operating in Turkish waters. The Denebola had been assigned the important mission Launched on 3 March 1945, the Berea Victory delivered supplies for the Pacific War. Sailor Philip Joseph Schneider stationed on ship. By Stephen Sherman, April, 2010. He served in the 1940's on the USS DIANYSUS (AR-21). In these stories, you will come across various references to these, such as "Cekander Y/1," i.e. The basic subjects that these posts cover include: To summarize the role that Casco Bay played during the war, it is necessary to look at the overall events that occurred between 1939 and 1945. in the Country's Atlantic Fleet operations. Naval Institute is maintaining and preserving the former Naval Historical Foundation website so readers and former NHF members can still access past issues of Pull Together and other content. The attack led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to issue his "shoot-on-sight" order, directing the U.S. Navy to attack any ship threatening U.S. shipping or foreign shipping under escort. On October 31, 1941, German U-boat, U-552, sank USS Reuben James (DD-245), which was escorting Convoy HX 156, with a loss of 115 lives. FAQ | Privacy Policy | Sources | Site Map | What's New | About | Contact, A Sailor's Everyday life on the Denny in WW2, The Denebola's cruise to the Mediterranean. The U.S.S. Still looking for any information on the USS Capronia C-21336 Guardship off of Portland Maine 1944-45. Atlantic Fleet. The Victory ship differed from a Liberty ship in that they were: faster, longer and wider, taller, had a thinner stack set farther toward the superstructure and had a long raised forecastle. USS Denebola is a name used more than once by the U.S. Navy: . Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. So here are the questions I have. The majority of these ships served in the Atlantic on convoy escort, ASW patrols, and as members of hunter-killer groups. I suspect that it was one of these but I have not been able to pin it down. A photo of the salvo can be seen on the Cruise Book website. She was among the ships deployed during the Cuban Missile Crises. The USS Forrest (DD 461) is on record as having been in Casco Bay in 1943. Next she took supplies for the assault and occupation of Okinawa Island from 10 May 1945 to 27 May 1945. Going Ashore: Naval Operations in Casco Bay During World War II (Part IV). The above photo shows the area in Casco Bay where the moorings and anchorages were located at it appears today. The most noteworthy naval events in the Atlantic were associated with the declaration of war between Britain and Germany and the operations of German commerce raiders. Below these are "unrated men," Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice, Seaman, equivalent to Privates and Corporals. 250; a. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. Being thus improved she was supposedly then used as asub-chaser designed to harass but I suspect otherwise unable to attack these enemy intruders, instead to either drive them off or keep them busy until a true sub-killer could be called in to intervene. Casco Bay offered plenty of space, protected anchorages, and nearby convoy routes. in her. WORLD WAR II MILITARY MAIL U.S.S DENEBOLA 1943 CENSORED. On February 14, 1946, the Denebola departed for San Francisco. She was launched by the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation on February28, 1944, and was completed on April5, 1944. see photos. GUS 57 and then proceeded on with the convoy arriving in Casco Bay, I do not have the USS Reliefs Deck Log from that month which could explain the circumstances of how or why he came aboard. A first magnitude star in the northern constellation Leo. Thank you. school on board. A. Bush; transferred to the Navy 1 May 1952; converted at New York Naval Shipyard; and commissioned 20 January 1954. USNS Perseus (T-AF-64) was a Denebola-class stores ship acquired by the U.S. Navy. . Rear Admiral Arthur Bristol, Commander Support Force, established his headquarters there. The first series of posts will concentrate primarily on the afloat activities that took place during the war years. ; sponsored by Miss J. USS Denebola (AF-56) was a Denebola-class stores ship acquired by the U.S. Navy. Theater of Operations. The series of articles/blogs by Capt. the Skinner and Eddy Corporation and was christened the S.S. Edgemont. The SS Clarksdale Victory was the 80th Victory ship built during World War II. A. Bush; transferred to the Navy 1 May 1962; converted at New York Naval Shipyard; and commissioned 20 January 1964, Commander S. E. Ramey in command. SS Bluefield Victory served in the Pacific Ocean during World War II and was operated by the Mississippi Shipping Company. I will keep looking. The source for this information was the account of a crew member on the USS Boyd. An additional 140 ships could have visited the bay during the aforementioned period, although it is not specifically stated in their histories. Military awards and honors Her crew was eligible for the following medals and commendations: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Along with its sister vessel the Penobscot Bay steamer North Haven (YAG 12), Green Island served as a large liberty boats. At least 770 U.S. German U-boat, U-568, torpedoed and damaged USS Kearny (DD-432) on October 17, 1941, near Iceland, resulting in 11 killed and 22 injured. The Maritime Commission turned it over for merchant navy operation to a civilian contractor, the Isthmian Steamship Company under the United States Merchant Marine act for the War Shipping Administration. On October 27, 1944, the Denebola departed from Naples enroute to the Victory ships were designed to last longer and serve the US Navy after the war. I was up on Peaks Island in August along with my family. Final Disposition: sold for scrapping, 1 December 1976, by the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service. I expect that you may have already visited this site. 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