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. 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. 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy Captain Hawks and ex-merchant Captain MacDougall as boat commander. The ship appeared to lift and then immediately listed about 30 to starboard and began to settle aft. There, she transferred the wounded to shore-based hospitals, then prepared for Operation Iceberg, the invasion of the Ryukyus. At 1950 a torpedo was observed passing ahead from the port side, and General Quarters was sounded. For vessels now in service, a swinging type watertight door is required. USS Sanborn (APA-193) was a Haskell -class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II for the task of transporting troops to and from combat areas. AWAY ALL BOATS (1956) [WW2] Made during the Cold War. 21. 1 and No. All insulation was coated with air-drying insulating varnish. (e) C.O. Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the 1956 film) by Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman (screenwriters); Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Richard Boone,. The first torpedo wrecked the galley and mess hall on "D" deck immediately above the firerooms. About one half hour after the hit, smoke started coming out through ventilators on the port side, followed by flames, and at 1830 the Captain was forced from the bridge by fire and smoke. These wing tanks have a capacity of about 315 tons each for the fuel oil tanks and 136 tons each for the fresh water tanks. 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. If you would like to see an image of any book, please let us know and we will be happy to place an image online for you. The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented Therefore, the new classification of Attack Transport The Executive Officer, who was on the port side of "C" deck just forward of the uptakes, reported. The first torpedo caused heavy black smoke to pour out of the stack, and steam was observed escaping from the engine room hatch. At this time the ship was still afloat, but she sank some time later during the night. A rust preventative compound (Penola #4) was poured over all gears and bearings and was sprayed over the thrust bearing. 23. Some of these were outfitted with heavy boat davits and other arrangements to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault operations. Flames were reported to have shot up from both the engine room and No. 27, USS Chincoteague AVP24 War Damage Report No. Attack transport is a United States Navy ship classification for a variant of ocean-going troopship adapted to transporting invasion forces ashore. 1980 and sold abroad, leaving only a few throughly obsolete This period of negative stability existed for only a short period of time after which the ship came back to the upright position and remained so until flooding stopped. In 1942, when the AP number series had already extended Brush riggings were cleaned and studs and insulation renewed as necessary. Sanborn was then decommissioned and, on 14 August 1946, placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, berthed at Stockton, California. We are an open shop on Baltimore's Book Block in midtown. APA-100 through APA-249: To the best of our knowledge, the pictures provided in the Title page integral with the front wrapper, as issued. 45, USS New Orleans CA32 War Damage Report No. 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). By the late 1960s, 41 of these ships were redesignated with the hull symbol (LPA) Landing Platform, Amphibious, but they all retained their names and hull numbers.[1][2][3][4]. IOBA The ship was ordered abandoned over the port (high) side. On 18 February, the landing boats of Sanborn lowered their ramps on Blue Beach, Iwo Jima. The ship returned to the United States under her own power for final repairs. 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. Another two transports sunk in 1942, George F. Elliot and Leedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown. 9. 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 He reported that for the next hour the list seemed to increase gradually and objects kept sliding across the deck. Very little information is available regarding the stability characteristics of HEWES, RUTLEDGE, SCOTT and BLISS. not have an active link on this page, contact the Photographic She then sailed to Tulagi, Solomon Islands, and Noumea, New Caledonia, to embark new landing craft, and returned to Saipan. This increase in initial stability was caused by the combination of two factors: (a) The freeboard before damage was great enough to permit the ship to sink a large amount without submerging the bulkhead deck. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated 47, USS Enterprise CV6 War History 1941 - 1945, USS Franklin CV-13 War Damage Report No. Be the first to contribute. U.S.S. 41, USS O'Brien DD415 War Damage Report No. 2 holds immediately and No. Naval Academy, The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members, Historic Former U.S. Navy Bases and Stations, The African American Experience in the U.S. Navy, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Navy, Contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Navy, The World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, Navy Underwater Archaeology Return Program, Annual Navy History and Heritage Awards - Main, Research Permits for Sunken & Terrestrial Military Craft, Scanning, Copyright & Citation Information, Obtain Duplications of Records and Photos, [USS] Joseph Hewes APA22 War Damage Report No. Miscellaneous Class No. Attack Transports numbered 33. 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. APA numbers to 247, though fourteen ships (APAs 181-186 and APAs As World War II went on, dozens of new construction merchant We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment or chance. 26, USS Saratoga CV3 War Damage Report No. At 1732, 12 November, about one minute after the first torpedo hit EDWARD RUTLEDGE, two torpedoes hit SCOTT on the starboard side. 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. Main journals, which showed slight pitting, were stoned, and all bearings were flushed twice with clean oil. After embarking her landing craft at San Francisco, California, conducting shakedown training at San Pedro, California, and amphibious training at San Diego, California, Sanborn left for Pacific Ocean duty, arriving at Honolulu on 16 December 1944. Fragment damage to the third deck in way of the hit is also visible. 11. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." A patch for the large hole on the starboard side was constructed from the steel hatch covers and hatch beams from No. 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. Neither could the fire on BLISS be fought without power. ELECTRA - Serial 048 - of 17 November 1942. The immediate large list to starboard unquestionably was caused by the quick unsymmetrical flooding of starboard tanks and the refrigeration spaces just abaft the engine room on "F" deck combined with a considerable loss of initial stability due to the free surface created. beyond 100, it was decided that these amphibious warfare ships (c) C.O. generators. Near Fine. Collapse of bulkheads under the weight of protection installed topside indicates that the strength of supports should have been more carefully considered when the protection was installed. The last of these were decommissioned in 1980 and sold abroad, leaving only a few thoroughly obsolete World War II era hulls still laid up in the Maritime Administration's reserve fleet. 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 . Film Scripts, The story of U.S.S. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. References: RUTLEDGE was at anchor in the transport area off Fedala, French Morocco, riding to the port anchor in 23 fathoms of water with 60 fathoms of chain. 1, War Damage Report No. TASKER H. BLISS - AP42/A16-3(110) - Report of Loss dated 24 November 1942. The engine room was abandoned at about 0700 and continued to flood. The ship sank at about 2032, 11 November, 1942. "Belinda", Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-Navy Captain Jebediah S. Hawks (Jeff Chandler) and ex-merchant Lieutenant Dave MacDougall (George Nader) as boat commander. 56, USS Houston CL81 War Damage Report No. 3 hold was then pumped out and patches were concreted from the inside (see photos 3 and 4). To compound problems, these forces were not able to assemble or train together before executing the Aleutian invasion on 11 May 1943. We accept VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER, check or money order, and PayPal (ID is mail@royalbooks.com). Flooding directly due to the hits was apparently limited to the immediate vicinity of the machinery spaces as one officer reported that about 20 minutes after the torpedoing no water could be seen in holds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8 as viewed. Post-Production Film Scripts, You may phone, fax, or email an order at any time, 24 hours a day. In view of present material shortages, particularly special treatment steel, however, the use of plastic protection as a substitute must be accepted in many cases. The gasoline cargo was then removed. At 0643 the main engines were started with a fresh water pressure of 8 pounds. 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. World War II [ edit] 29. to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault (a) CTF 34 Material report 00243, 27 November 1942. It is known, however, that she was engaged in unloading cargo to the beach at Fedala on 12 November, 1942. 6 hold, resulting in complete darkness. 1. HUGH L. SCOTT - AP77/A16-3 of 16 November 1942. But, it would most probably have been a great deal less than that actually observed. [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. SCOTT and BLISS present a somewhat different picture. Investigation showed that all panel boxes secured to bulkhead 80 on the starboard side were out of commission. Switchboards, starting panels, switches, main engine turning controls, power cables, lights and wiring were completely checked, overhauled, tested and placed in operation. Naval ship and its crew in the Pacific, from 1943 to 1945. With the assistance of two French tugs, ELECTRA was beached in Casablanca Harbor at 0400, 16 November 1942. TASKER H. BLISS - AP42/A16-3 - Action Report dated 15 November 1942. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. 28, USS Princeton CVL23 War Damage Report No. 19. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 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. 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. We are an open shop on Baltimore's Book Block in midtown. 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. passenger ships and larger freighters were acquired, converted (d) C.O. In addition, as part Review these tips to help preserve the beauty of your books. The explosion blew a hole in the starboard side about 43 feet long by 19 feet high, indicated on plate V. Fragment attack on bulkheads 80 and 113 and on the port shell between these bulkheads was severe. "Belinda", Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-Navy Captain Jebediah S. Hawks (Jeff Chandler) and ex-merchant Lieutenant Dave MacDougall (George Nader) as boat commander. Even though initially tight at the builder's yard, bulkheads must be checked by the ship's force at frequent intervals. 3 hold and was followed immediately by two smaller explosions, probably caused by bangalore torpedoes in the cargo. 54, USS Capella AK13 & USS Alhena AKA9 War Damage Report No. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated as "amphibious transports" (LPA) (retaining their previous numbers), only a few remained in commissioned service. [16], On this occasion, Japan sent the cruiser Seller Rating, Publisher: Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA. The gain in initial stability with extensive flooding, as in the case of the ELECTRA, is accompanied by a large decrease in maximum righting arm and range of stability. One circulating pump and bilge and ballast pumps were placed on suction, but the water continued to rise. The first torpedo apparently struck the starboard side abreast No. and 78-101) then in commission or under construction. World War II era hulls still laid up in the Maritime Administration's She next headed for San Francisco to embark troops of the U.S. 86th Infantry Division, transporting them to Batangas, Luzon, via Eniwetok and Ulithi. USS PICKAWAY (APA-222 ) - a Haskell-class attack transport In Commission 1944 to 1946 APA-222 Deployments - Major Events APA-222 General Specifications Class: Haskell-class attack transport Complement: 536 Officers and Enlisted Displacement: 14837 tons Length: 455 feet Beam: 62 feet Draft: 24 feet Both of these ships remained afloat for some hours after the damage was sustained, but both listed heavily to starboard immediately upon being hit. Publisher: Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, Association Member: USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby -class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II . We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment or chance. 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. There have been other cases which pointed out the danger of extending flooding through shaft alley doors, (see Bureau of Ships War Damage Report No. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 18. royalbooks.com Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman ( Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman (screenwriters); Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Richard Boone, Charles McGraw, Julie Adams (starring). After July 1954, she once more participated in landing exercises along the U.S. East Coast and in the Caribbean. hyperwar, APD -- High Speed Transports, and LPR -- Amphibious Transports, Small. Name 32, Destroyer Report - Gunfire, Bomb and Kamikaze Damage, Destroyer Report - Torpedo and Mine Damage and Loss in Action, Submarine Report - Vol. Immediately following the torpedo observed, a second torpedo struck the ship on the port side in No. Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. The Commanding Officer attempted to slip the anchor chain and back the ship onto the beach, but the excessive trim by the bow placed the forecastle under water and backing the engines did no good as the propeller was out of water. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. 1 fireroom, and the second probably hit in the engine room. In the early 1940s, as the United States Navy expanded in response to the threat of involvement in World War II, a number of civilian passenger ships and some freighters were acquired, converted to transports and given hull numbers in the AP series. 6 cargo hold. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. 7. And few anticipate the challenges in store at Okinawa. CHEROKEE had carried away her lines and had broken the connection to her 6" pump. An officer stationed on the port side of the stack reported that it was "like a volcano" right after the hit. #s 2, 8-12, 14-18, 25-27, 30, 34-35, 37-40, 48-52, 55-60, 64-65 Youre rating the book as a work, not the seller or the specific copy you purchased! If the attack transport you want does Fireroom and engine room personnel secured auxiliary machinery and took measures to reduce steam pressure when it became apparent that nothing could be done, and the order was given to abandon ship. At about 1731 she was struck by one torpedo on the starboard side near the bulkhead between the fireroom and the engine room, and a few seconds later a second torpedo struck the starboard side near No. 38, USS North Carolina BB55 War Damage Report No. Some of Title page dated April 17, 1956, with a credit for director Joseph Pevney. 12. Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be Beginning work with the main engines all machinery was dismantled and overhauled completely. No collapsing of bulkheads, such as was reported by HUGH L. SCOTT, was noted on the BLISS. types were converted to attack transports, taking the list of No other information is available concerning the extent of the flooding. Goofs About a third of the way through the film, the Belinda is shown taking part in the assault on Makin Atoll. Sump tanks were flushed out, cleaned and inspected and refilled with clean oil. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. [Book #128328], See all items in: 16. AbeBooks Seller Since October 13, 1998 Summaries The story of a U.S. U.S.S. 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 . Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 film), Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, 1956. 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. The Commanding Officer of SCOTT recommended that use of "concrete" (plastic) protection for bridge structures be discontinued. (g) C.O. Sailing via Eniwetok, Marshall Islands, Sanborn arrived at Saipan on 11 February 1945 to participate in preinvasion rehearsals for the forthcoming assault on Iwo Jima. Seller Inventory # 128328. Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 APA -- Attack Transports Click on "APA-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). She conducted numerous landing exercises at Vieques, Puerto Rico, and Onslow Beach, North Carolina, for the next three years. Sanborn (APA-193) was laid down on 10 March 1944 under Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 661); launched on 19 August 1944 by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Corp., Vancouver, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. Eric Johnson; acquired by the Navy and commissioned on 3 October 1944. As soon as pumping operations would allow entrance to the engine room everything was washed down with fresh water, followed promptly with an open steam jet. ELECTRA - A7-3/AKA/L11-1/(017) of 22 June 1943. Preliminary Design Section It was based on a popular novel of the same name, written by an officer who served on one during World War 2. No fires were started by the torpedo; or, if any had been started, they were immediately put out by the flooding. Post-production Domestic Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. The explosion of the torpedo blew the hatch covers off No. 53, USS Independence CVL22 & USS Denver CL58 War Damage Report No. Parts were washed down with fresh water, followed by a steam jet, wiped dry and sprayed with lubricating oil. (b) The free surface of the damage water removed about 10 feet of metacentric radius (BM) from the ship in the damaged area while the flared sides in the intact portion were such as to add about 5 feet of metacentric radius (BM). Information is available regarding the stability characteristics of HEWES, RUTLEDGE, SCOTT BLISS., from 1943 to 1945 the extent of the Ryukyus to help preserve the beauty your. 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