Uss pollack commissioning book

Uss ralph johnson to be commissioned in charleston ralph. Boats in the development group conducted special operations to innovate and evaluate submarine warfare tactics, weapons system components, and sonar systems. Soon after her commissioning on 4 april 1964, cmdr. I was one of the guys that had to paint topside after that. Commissioned 26 may 1964 decommissioned 1 march 1989. True world war ii story of the 1945 sinking of the american cruiser uss indianapolis ca35. Us navy uss greenling ssn614 submarine commissioning. Click on picture above to enter the pollack pages shipmates, cs3ss richard webber went on his last patrol sunday january 28, 2018.

Uss pollack ss180, a porpoiseclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy. Uss pollack ssn 603 deactivation program 1988 united. Uss pollack ss180, a submarine in commission from 1937 to 1945. You would be purchasing the uss pollack ssn 603 commissioning program. Submarine uss pollack 180 15 jul 1944 uss pollack lt. Uss pollack ssn603 commissioning 26 may 1964 uss whale ssn638 christening 14 october 1966 with uss sunfish uss james k. The help given by royal navy ships to countries requiring. Uss long beach was authorized as uss brooklyn but the name was changed shortly afterwards. Choose any ships commissioning book from the library and youll find all the answers and more to the questions above. The motor launch to the left is full of sailors in dress blues making the dating definitely after september 1 when the uniform change went from summer whites to blues. You would be purchasing the uss pollack ssn 603 deactivation program. Uss pollack ssn603 painted resin emblem on a solid walnut plaque.

Uss ramsey deg 2 commissioning program 1967 on cd navy plank owners. Later that month, the submarine took part in national week exercises. The uss pollack ssn 603 is the second ship to bear the name. My second submarine was quiet and lethal, the uss pollack ssn 603. I was a e2 nothing when i reported in and left as an ic3ss for ic a school. Find uss pollack ss180, military gifts and more at. Uss thomas jefferson ssbn 618 association not online uss andrew jackson ssbn 619. This includes navy ships of all countries, marine corps, coast guard, navy bases, merchant ships with seapost and paquebot markings, related cachets, and other naval memorabilia. Uss henry clay howdy yall, from texas this is bill maness aka jose i came onboard after the clay was in the water but long before the commissioning. The time frame is pretty tight as the s2 was modified with a large flared bow and a bow buoyancy tank soon after trials and this is missing in this photo. Collecting covers from less glamorous ships, such as transports, auxiliary ships or coast guard ships can be interesting. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated shipbuilders and crew of the uss john p.

The time frame is pretty tight as the s2 was modified with a large flared bow and a bow buoyancy tank. Uss pollack ssn 603 deactivation program on cd 1988. The time frame has to be some date between september 4, 1937 and november 29, 1937 when she left for the west coast. During the civil war, andrade served on board uss lancaster 18611863. Jackson ssbn 730 engraved on a chromed brass belt buckle. You would be purchasing the uss peleliu lha 5 commissioning program. We are put on this earth to make a difference foundation murtha john p.

His position was the most junior marine engineer of the ship. Click on the book title to view details and book cover. Uss pollack ssn 603 deactivation program 1988 united states. Us navy uss greenling ssn614 submarine commissioning program. Uss pollack has been the name of more than one united states navy ship, and may refer to. After inspecting all available records at mare island and collecting approximately 605 pages of sworn testimony, they issued their findings on 30. Steinmetz ended her 11th and final war patrol at brisbane, australia. Naval nuclear reactors now number almost 550, with some 360 vessels nuclearpowered. These are the commissionning programs created when the ship was first commissioned. A selection of primarily submarine related collectibles and memorabilia for sale. The second uss pollack was originally designated ss n 596 on 23 july 1959. Contact gerald martin 3447 falcon grove dr san antonio tx 982474825 2105273347 email. The saga of the uss indianapolis, the navys greatest sea disaster.

Johnson, usmc who received the congressional medal of honor posthumously for his heroic actions. Naval training aid booklet piping uss pollack 603 haddo 604. Hispanics, such as seaman philip bazaar and seaman john ortega, have distinguished themselves in combat and have been awarded the medal of honor, the highest military decoration of the united states. These ships commissioning books have been created in the pdf page document file format so as to present you with exactly the same style and layout as the original book. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. If you arent able to read the books pdf files then you will need to download the free adobe acrobat reader version 6 or later. While on deployment, dace conducted several operations for the sixth fleet, had a tender availability with howard w. Internationally recognized, award winning, professionally certified master model builders offering oneofakind custom built models from kit embellished to full scratch builds. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Secretary of the navy ray mabus announced the selection of charleston, s. The uss simon lake is a submarine tender ship that was commissioned in 1964 to service our nuclear submarine fleet and was deactivated on june 25th, 1999 in norfolk, va. Thank you captain garrold, thank you chief petty officers here today, and welcome to the crew, the families and the friends of our newest united states navy ship, the uss chief. The above uss pollack ssn603 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss pollack ssn603, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships.

Moseley leaves pearl harbor for her first war patrol, and was ordered to patrol in japanese. Uss pollack ss180, a submarine in commission from 1937 to 1945 uss pollack ssn603, a submarine in commission from 1964 to 1989. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Naval training aid booklet piping uss pollack 603 haddo. The sign on the building in the background says new york central line. I next went to admiral rickovers nuclear power school 12 year of book learning on nuclear engineering, and 12 year operating a land bound submarine nuclear power plant. See how the many branches of the royal navy onboard ship defend our nation. On 6 july 1978, dace set off on a relatively short mediterranean deployment. Founded in 1932, the uscs is an international philatelic organization of over 1,100 members with an interest in postmarks and covers from all maritime services. War fish paperback by george grider with lydel sims. Network solutions ecommerce web site powered by network. After commissioning in october 1938, she cruised along the atlantic coast of south america on her shakedown, and in 1939 transferred to the pacific, where she operated during the greatest part of her career. Crew lists and muster rolls naval history and heritage navy. Former cno admiral kelso leaves legacy of service, integrity.

First reunion for the commissioning crew and other shipmates who would like to attend. These post offices offer the same service as do post offices in cities and towns, and have identifiable postmarks. The pages are hiresolution in flip book format with background navy sounds. Submarine uss pollack ss 180 sinks the japanese freighter teian maru ex yugoslav tomislav 40 miles southsouthwest of inubo saki, japan.

Moseley leaves pearl harbor for her first war patrol, and was ordered to patrol in japanese home waters. Ssn 603, 604 and 612, the uss pollack, uss haddo and uss guardfish. Pollack was constructed by new york shipbuilding corporation, camden, new jersey. Uss pollack moored to a pier, possibly at kittery, maine.

Pollack ss180 of the us navy american submarine of the perch. Now a seasoned veteran of the silent service the skilled submariner was appointed skipper of the highscoring uss flasher ss249. Learn about the navy and military ships commissioned between 1940 and 1990 that had risks of asbestos exposure with our free mesothelioma book. Walsh in command, dace was assigned to submarine development group subdevgru two, based in new london, conn. The uss simon lake memorabilia is limited stock that was purchased from the navy at the conclusion of the deactivation ceremonies. See also the differences between serving on big ships and small ships. Departing wahoo, grider was transferred to pollack ss180then advanced to executive officer on the newly commissioned uss hawkbill ss366. She had her shakedown cruise in the caribbean sea between jun and sep. Uss john marshall ssbnssn 611 uss guardfish ssn612 uss flasher ssn 6. Ss389 uss pittsburgh ssn720 uss plaice ss390 uss plunger ss179 uss plunger ssn595 uss pogy ssn647 uss pogy ss266 uss pollack ss180 uss pollack ssn603 uss pomfret ss391 uss pomodon ss486 uss pompano ss181 uss pompon ss267 uss porpoise ss172 uss portsmouth ssn707 uss providence ssn719 uss. Uss thorn dd 988 commissioning program on cd 1980 plank owner. Commissioning crew list from uss pollack ssn 603 deactivation ceremony booklet. The ship and the va medical center in charleston are both named for pfc.

Ruiz volunteers, and is assigned to uss pollack, one of the p class of submarines, and one of the last. Pollack ss180 of the us navy american submarine of the. Uss peleliu lha 5 commissioned 3 may 1980 a great part of naval history. These are some items that ive picked up that i hope will find a home with other submariners who served on these boats. Kennedy visited the ship and it is said that he ordered the long beach to be equipped with the two 5inch guns that were installed aboard the ship later that year. Uss phoenix cl 46, 19381951 uss phoenix, a 9575ton brooklyn class light cruiser, was built at camden, new jersey. What a great day for navy people and for our navy for today, for the. Secnav notice 5030 changed pollacks designation to ss n 603 barb was originally ss n 603. Ships store sales room a selection of primarily submarine related collectibles and memorabilia for sale. Pogys missions included clandestine operations all over the world, and she was equipped with the latest and greatest gear, as well as the most elite submarine crews ever. Hispanics in the united states navy can trace their tradition of naval military service to men such as lieutenant jordi farragut mesquida, who served in the american revolution. Everett hartwell steinmetz left pearl harbor for her 11th and final war patrol. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss pollack ssn 603.

These ships are not so popular as warships and with demand less, prices are moderate. Uss peleliu lha 5 commissioning program on cd 1980. Commissioning uss america lha 6 updated their cover photo. Uss wasp lhd 1 commissioning, 29 july 1989 unknown on. About collecting naval covers universal ship cancellation. Subsequent tours included the precommissioning crew of the nuclearpowered attack submarine uss pollack ssn 603, engineering officer aboard uss daniel webster ssbn 626 and executive officer. Uss pollack ss 180, a porpoiseclass submarine, was the first ship of the united states navy to be named for the pollack, a food fish resembling the true cod, but with the lower jaw projecting and without the barbel. In 1908, congress authorized post offices aboard ships and stations of the u. Uss america arrives at pearl harbor usni news the following is a timelapse video of uss america lha 6 docking at joint base pearl harborhickam for the rim of the pacific 2016 exercise. Uss long beach was commissioned without any guns aboard.

John pastore, and commissioned on 26 may 1964, with commander harvey e. Us navy submarine uss pollack ssn603 challenge coin. Subsequent tours included the pre commissioning crew of the nuclearpowered attack submarine uss pollack ssn 603, engineering officer aboard uss daniel webster ssbn 626 and executive officer. Many accounts are given by others in other books of the battle, but ruiz was on board and was aware and was a victim of. Uss long beach, the third ship in the navy to bear the name, was the first nuclear powered surface warship in the world and the first large combatant in the us navy with its main battery consisting entirely of guided missiles. It was a fast attack submarine a submarine hunter, and i was weapons office. The uss s1, uss s2 and submarine tender uss beaver moored at new york city. Original 67 page training aid on piping booklet from the department of the navy bureau of ships, portsmouth shipyard, portsmouth new hampshire on three navy submarines. Moseley torpedoed and damaged the japanese merchant heijo maru 2700 grt about 80 nautical miles eastsoutheast of tokyo bay, honshu, japan in position 3415n, 14008e.