Smoke and hot gases from the explosion in the engine room, however, appear to have filled the officers' lounge on "B" deck immediately and this would seem to indicate the rupture of some bulkheads in the vicinity. 54, USS Capella AK13 & USS Alhena AKA9 War Damage Report No. Ten boats were lost, one by enemy fire and nine broached in the treacherous surf. 32, Transports Torpedoed Off Fedela, 11-15 November 1942. This door should be kept closed and dogged at all times except when actually in use. We are members of ABAA and ILAB, and specialize in First Editions of Modern Literature, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Jazz, and Books on Film, Music, Photography and the Arts. APA are in the classification of US Navy Auxiliary ships. If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. World War II era hulls still laid up in the Maritime Administration's Even though initially tight at the builder's yard, bulkheads must be checked by the ship's force at frequent intervals. 27. commissioned service. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type and named after Pickaway County, Ohio . This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Switchboards, starting panels, switches, main engine turning controls, power cables, lights and wiring were completely checked, overhauled, tested and placed in operation. really constituted a separate category of warship from conventional This page provides the hull numbers of all U.S. Navy attack 58, Summary of War Damage to U. S. Battleships, Carriers, Cruisers and Destroyers 17 October, 1941 to 7 December, 1942, USS Birmingham CL62 War Damage Report No. The second explosion shook the ship more severely than the first, and debris of all kinds was thrown in the air higher than the mainmast. The reported setting of a fire by the first hit on SCOTT and extinguishing of this fire by the second hit is difficult to explain, particularly in view of the immediate and extensive fire on BLISS. It was reported that wooden bulkheads throughout the ship collapsed (reference (c)). Salvage operations were undertaken immediately and divers from CHEROKEE made temporary patches which permitted pumping of No. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. (2) Transverse metacentric height was about 4.4 feet in the loaded condition with a calculated loss of about 2.8 feet for the flooding of the two worst compartments. The state of the wing tanks at the time of the damage is not known, but even a small amount of flooding in these tanks would cause a considerable heeling moment and would contribute materially to the list. The Bureau had instructed SCOTT in a letter dated 5 September, 1942 to keep wing tanks full - at least to the waterline. Library. 2 holds immediately and No. World War II. ELECTRA - starboard side looking forward and showing the outside of the large patch over the torpedo hole. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. At 1950 a torpedo was observed passing ahead from the port side, and General Quarters was sounded. After her return to Norfolk, she continued to conduct amphibious training; this routine was interrupted, however, when Sanborn starred as "USS Belinda (APA-22)" in the movie Away All Boats produced by Universal International Pictures. You may search our entire stock, get directions, or view our newest arrivals by catalog or category by going to our easy-to-use catalog homepage: If you are using a screen reader and having problems using our website, please call, Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the 1956 film). We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment or chance. Her material condition was not reported. 38, USS North Carolina BB55 War Damage Report No. George Psalmanazar played a grand prank in 1703, pretending to be a resident of the island of Formosa. Flooding in No. War Film, References: All insulation was coated with air-drying insulating varnish. We are members of ABAA and ILAB, and specialize in First Editions of Modern Literature, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Jazz, and Books on Film, Music, Photography and the Arts. He walked aft to this area and encountered flames coming from the starboard passageway between the uptakes and staterooms. There is no information available on the condition of the ship at the time she was attacked. Biblio is a registered trademark of Biblio, Inc. Help Support Independent Used Book Stores, Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 film). The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented until February 1943, by which time two ships that had APA numbers assigned (USSJoseph Hewes and USSEdward Rutledge) had been lost. AbeBooks Seller Since October 13, 1998 The available facts are as follows: (1) At a 26 foot draft and with an assumed permeability of .80, both had a floodable length of only two compartments (margin line at main deck). that there was a glow of short duration just abaft the uptakes following the first hit. of the 1950s modernization of the Navy's amphibious force with 12. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheads-and with few anticipating the challenges in store at Okinawa. 1 and No. There were 11 large holes and numerous smaller ones in the port side. TASKER H. BLISS (AP22) Her beach party also suffered from enemy action; all of the party's officers were lost. The ship continued to burn and is reported to have sunk at 0230, 13 November, 1942. faster ships, two more attack transports (APA-248 and APA-249) Parts from the No. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captai. of amphibious ships began to replace APAs throughout the 1960s. royalbooks.com It is possible, however, that the concussion of the second hit literally blew the fire out. Depending on class they were armed with one or two 5-inch guns and a variety of 40mm and 20mm anti-aircraft weapons. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheads-and with few anticipating the challenges in store at Okinawa. It is known, however, that she was engaged in unloading cargo to the beach at Fedala on 12 November, 1942. USS STANSBURY (DMS8) commenced towing at 1350 and towed with difficulty until 1640, at which. Certainly, her chances of survival would have been much improved. No collapsing of bulkheads, such as was reported by HUGH L. SCOTT, was noted on the BLISS. [16], On this occasion, Japan sent the cruiser On the evening of 12 November, 1942, TASKER H. BLISS was anchored in 25 fathoms of water off Fedala, French Morocco, with 45 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor. Summaries The story of a U.S. Her name was struck from the Navy list on 1 July 1960 and was scrapped in 1971. Some attack transports were assigned to the European Theatre, participating in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy. Main journals, which showed slight pitting, were stoned, and all bearings were flushed twice with clean oil. Actually, the net result was such that ELECTRA was in a rather dangerous condition where the slightest error in the handling of the ship might have resulted in her loss. 31. The fragment attack on bulkhead 113 opened large holes into No. The story of USS 'Belinda', a U.S. naval ship, and its crew during the battle of the Pacific 1943-1945, as it prepares for action and landing troops on enemy beachheads. The ship slid under and disappeared at 1848, approximately 1-3/4 hours after the torpedoing. ABAA 32, Destroyer Report - Gunfire, Bomb and Kamikaze Damage, Destroyer Report - Torpedo and Mine Damage and Loss in Action, Submarine Report - Vol. Fresh water pumps were stopped but the main engines were operated until the lubricating oil pumps stopped and water was level with the main engine operating deck. All books are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage. by a torpedo on the starboard side in way of No. Both of these ships remained afloat for some hours after the damage was sustained, but both listed heavily to starboard immediately upon being hit. 3 hold thus took place quickly from both sides. AWAY ALL BOATS (1956) [WW2] Made during the Cold War. You may search our entire stock, get directions, or view our newest arrivals by catalog or category by going to our easy-to-use catalog homepage: 2 hold near the forward bulkhead and about 10 to 15 feet below the waterline. 13. 22. The explosions wrecked all starboard Welin Davits and blew one cross beam up onto the sun deck. The story of U.S.S. (i) C.O. 11. Page made 23 November 2003 1 fireroom and the other hit between the engine room and No. I - JOSEPH HEWES - Probable Flooding Directly from Damage, II - EDWARD RUTLEDGE - Probable Flooding Directly from Damage, III - HUGH L. SCOTT - Probable Flooding Directly from Damage, IV - TASKER H. BLISS - Probable Flooding Directly from Damage. ILAB. BLISS never received similar instructions because acquisition was made by the Navy just prior to this operation and time did not permit a stability analysis or investigation. Fire followed the explosions immediately and, as stated above, was uncontrollable; all machinery being out of action and the heavy list making it hard to move around. Some of these were outfitted with heavy boat davits and other arrangements to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault operations. 19. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheadsand with few anticipating the challenges in store at Okinawa. The drafts shown on plate V are estimates made on the basis of reports available, and on calculations made by the Bureau. An officer stationed on the port side of the stack reported that it was "like a volcano" right after the hit. Pierce (APA-50) was laid down as Northern Light (MC hull 289) by Moore Dry Dock of Oakland, California 22 July 1942; launched 10 October 1942; and commissioned 30 June 1943. The gasoline cargo was then removed. On Thursday evening, 12 November, 1942, U.S.S. There was an appreciable interval (about 10 seconds) between the two explosions. The ship appeared to lift and then immediately listed about 30 to starboard and began to settle aft. The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be of value in the performance of their duties. 1, War Damage Report No. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (APA24) These could not be supported by attack transports in the numbers required, and new categories of amphibious ships began to replace APAs throughout the 1960s. The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be [12][13], By the end of the 1950s, it was clear that boats would soon be superseded by amphibious tractors (LVTs) and air assault helicopters for landing combat assault troops. Transports Torpedoed Off Fedala 11-15 November 1942 The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the. If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. Reconditioning the engine room proved to be a major job. As World War II went on, dozens of new construction merchant ships of the United States Maritime Commission's S4, C2, C3 and VC2 ("Victory") types were converted to attack transports, taking the list of APA numbers to 247, though fourteen ships (APAs 181-186 and APAs 240-247) were cancelled before completion. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheads. Decommissioned, 6 April 1956, at Orange, TX. Sump tanks were flushed out, cleaned and inspected and refilled with clean oil. Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. No. Learn more Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the . Within about 15 minutes all hands were off the ship except for a few officers. 1 fireroom, and the second probably hit in the engine room. Some of Click here for a larger version of this plate. JOSEPH HEWES, Action report dated 16 November 1942. 7. IOBA The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Synopsis: The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. On 7 January 1955, Sanborn departed Norfolk bound for the Mediterranean to serve with the amphibious force of the U.S. 6th Fleet. As will be noted on plates III and IV, both of these ships have deep wing fuel oil tanks abreast the boiler rooms and fresh water tanks abreast the engine room. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. TASKER H. BLISS - AP42/A16-3(110) - Report of Loss dated 24 November 1942. World War II [ edit] Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. This completed the flooding and brought the second deck about five feet below the waterline, the remaining freeboard at frame 113 being only about five feet. Very little information is available regarding the stability characteristics of HEWES, RUTLEDGE, SCOTT and BLISS. As a matter of principle, however, wing tanks should be kept full, at least to the waterline, whenever possibility of underwater damage exists. LPA (retaining their previous numbers), only a few remained in Despite personal friction, the two have plenty with which to deal as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown". Another two transports sunk in 1942, USSGeorge F. Elliott and USSLeedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. Boatswain's Mate 1st Class William D. Maroney took charge and was later awarded the Silver Star for his "extraordinary leadership and gallantry" in carrying out his duties under Japanese fire from 19 to 27 February 1945. She then sailed to Tulagi, Solomon Islands, and Noumea, New Caledonia, to embark new landing craft, and returned to Saipan. (h) C.O. 28, USS Princeton CVL23 War Damage Report No. The last use was for the final WW2 Battle of Okinawa. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win $50 in free books! 3 hold more slowly. Apparently, neither ship developed an excessive list immediately after the damage, although RUTLEDGE did list to starboard as a result of unsymmetrical rapid flooding as indicated on plate II. these were outfitted with heavy boat davits and other arrangements The ship was ordered abandoned over the port (high) side. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Flames, smoke, oil, water and debris were thrown up abreast the stack and came down over the ship as far forward as the end of the upper deck. 29, USS San Francisco CA38 War Damage Report No. Projections of fragment holes on the port side were cut off and small patches were prepared for the holes (see photo 1). Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the 1956 film), Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman (screenwriters); Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Richard Boone, Charles McGraw, Julie Adams (starring), Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, 1956. 2 engine were installed in No. (c) C.O. Fires were started by the hits and could not be controlled as there were no means available for fighting them. to SecNav of 23 November 1942. We value your privacy and use cookies to remember your shopping preferences and to analyze our website traffic. Boats continued in the vicinity of the ship until about 2030. As tank manholes to both No. Timbers and cargo in the holds were thrown about, and a man in No. EDWARD RUTLEDGE, War Diary. The story of a U.S. USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby -class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II . Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew . to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault No machinery or electrical derangements occurred in the plant throughout the return voyage, which speaks well for the promptness and thoroughness of the repair measures undertaken by the ship's force. The story of U.S.S. 62, USS Quincy CA39, Astoria CA34 & Vincennes CA44 War Damage Report No. would soon be superseded by amphibious tractors (LVTs) and helicopters 34. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." 6 hold filled and the main deck aft was soon awash, the list gradually decreasing to not more than 3 as the ship settled. / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218 the BLISS reference ( c ).. With clean oil from CHEROKEE made temporary patches which permitted pumping of No bulkhead 113 opened holes... 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