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34. 56, USS Houston CL81 War Damage Report No. faster ships, two more attack transports (APA-248 and APA-249) 11. Depending on class they were armed with one or two 5-inch guns and a variety of 40 mm and 20 mm anti-aircraft weapons. Beginning work with the main engines all machinery was dismantled and overhauled completely. 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. Navy Department, JOSEPH HEWES (APA22) We value your privacy and use cookies to remember your shopping preferences and to analyze our website traffic. [Book #128328], See all items in: The gasoline cargo was then removed. Sanborn earned two battle stars for her service at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. 2). Even though initially tight at the builder's yard, bulkheads must be checked by the ship's force at frequent intervals. A patch for the large hole on the starboard side was constructed from the steel hatch covers and hatch beams from No. 1 fireroom and the other hit between the engine room and No. AWAY ALL BOATS (1956) [WW2] Made during the Cold War. Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible. transports numbered in the APA series, as implemented in February All power, lighting and communication went out with the first hit and no auxiliary lighting was available, resulting in complete darkness. [12][13], By the end of the 1950s, it was clear that boats would soon be superseded by amphibious tractors (LVTs) and air assault helicopters for landing combat assault troops. This door should be kept closed and dogged at all times except when actually in use. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated as "amphibious transports" (LPA) (retaining their previous numbers), only a few remained in commissioned service. 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. 27. really constituted a separate category of warship from conventional Title page dated April 17, 1956, with a credit for director Joseph Pevney. Review these tips to help preserve the beauty of your books! 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. At 1732, 12 November, about one minute after the first torpedo hit EDWARD RUTLEDGE, two torpedoes hit SCOTT on the starboard side. Click here for a larger version of this plate. 3 hold side with a patch of timber and mattresses and on completion of this patch the engine room was pumped dry. 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. 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: 28, USS Princeton CVL23 War Damage Report No. We are members of ABAA and ILAB, and specialize in First Editions of Modern Literature, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Music, Photography, Art, and Cinema. Flooding in No. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. They are not to be confused with landing ships, which beach themselves to bring their troops directly ashore, or their general British equivalent, the Landing ship, infantry. (b) C.O. In both SCOTT and BLISS the loss of power could not be helped. There, she transferred the wounded to shore-based hospitals, then prepared for Operation Iceberg, the invasion of the Ryukyus. 52, USS Lexington CV2 War Damage Report No. Whip and vibration were apparent throughout the ship. The engine room was abandoned at about 0700 and continued to flood. The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be We are an open shop on Baltimore's Book Block in midtown. to Honolulu, Hawaii; the, landing craft, vehicle, personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat, World War II troopships - Army Center of Military History. by a torpedo on the starboard side in way of No. 17. 1. 16. LPA (retaining their previous numbers), only a few remained in The ship slid under and disappeared at 1848, approximately 1-3/4 hours after the torpedoing. Laid down, 15 September 1944, as a Maritime Commission type (VC2-S-AP5) hull, under Maritime Commission contract (MCV Hull-572), at Permanente Metals Corp, Yard No.2 Richmond, CA. 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On 7 January 1955, Sanborn departed Norfolk bound for the Mediterranean to serve with the amphibious force of the U.S. 6th Fleet. been lost. 29. The electrical forces, including a number of landing craft personnel, removed, recleaned, installed and placed in operating condition 80 motors and generators. Switchboards, starting panels, switches, main engine turning controls, power cables, lights and wiring were completely checked, overhauled, tested and placed in operation. Main journals, which showed slight pitting, were stoned, and all bearings were flushed twice with clean oil. At this time the list was apparently about 20 to starboard and the main deck was about 10 feet from the water. Summaries The story of a U.S. 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. 9. With hostilities ended, Sanborn's mission was now transportation of occupation troops to Japan, and participation in Operation Magic Carpet bringing troops home from the Pacific and Alaska. 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. U.S.S. A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. There was an appreciable interval (about 10 seconds) between the two explosions. Reduction gears were washed and steamed and all gear teeth were wiped out. 25. After participating in a feint attack, Sanborn served as part of the floating reserve until 11 April, when she returned to Saipan. All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. It is doubtful if this would have helped BLISS with her extensive fires, but it is entirely possible that if the submergence of the deck could have been delayed on SCOTT, she might have remained afloat long enough for effective assistance to arrive. 54, USS Capella AK13 & USS Alhena AKA9 War Damage Report No. generator and two 300 k.w. This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. USS Pickaway (APA-222), under way in the Pearl Harbor channel, 28 April 1964. types were converted to attack transports, taking the list of Decommissioned, 6 April 1956, at Orange, TX. Multilith duplication. 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. 2. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. "Online Library of Selected Images" are all in the Public 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. She therefore took over the tow and RAVEN continued pumping until about 2245, at which time she cleared ELECTRA's side and trailed her into Casablanca. ". APA-100 through APA-249: To the best of our knowledge, the pictures provided in the 3. 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 1 and No. We accept VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER, check or money order, and PayPal (ID is mail@royalbooks.com). The refrigeration spaces probably flooded all the way across in a short time and nearly all of the final list thus is attributable to the flooding of wing tanks. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. 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: beyond 100, it was decided that these amphibious warfare ships For vessels now in service, a swinging type watertight door is required. 22. 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. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 240-247) were cancelled before completion. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. Left Column -- The explosions wrecked all starboard Welin Davits and blew one cross beam up onto the sun deck. US$ 55.00 Link added 29 December 2006, "How 8. navsource.org Attack Transport (APA) Amphibious Transport (LPA), Index, The National Archives: Heroes and Villains, http://www.navweaps.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Midway.htm, http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/Aleutians/USN-CN-Aleutians-3.html#page22, Joseph Hewes (APA22), Edward Rutledge (APA24), Hugh L. Scott (AP43), Tasker H. Bliss (AP42) & Electra (AKA4) - War Damage Report No. 15. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Fragment damage to the third deck in way of the hit is also visible. Title page integral with the front wrapper, as issued. 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. The ship heeled sharply to port, then rolled to starboard about 40 and finally settled on a list of about 200 to starboard. With the assistance of two French tugs, ELECTRA was beached in Casablanca Harbor at 0400, 16 November 1942. The second explosion then seemed to occur in the engine room, about 30 feet aft of him, and this explosion put the fires out, bringing darkness and preventing any further inspection. 1 engine and it was placed in operation. ELECTRA (AKA4). It is to be noted that this is almost identical with the torpedoing of HUGH L. SCOTT. Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! 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. It appears that this was actually installed before the ship was torpedoed. (f) C.O. There is no information available on the condition of the ship at the time she was attacked. (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 ship immediately took a decided list to starboard and began to sink rapidly by the stern. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated 32, Transports Torpedoed Off Fedela, 11-15 November 1942. 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. During the early stages of flooding, the stability losses due to the free surface exceeded the initial stability so that a condition of negative stability resulted which listed the ship. Some of these were outfitted with heavy boat davits and other arrangements to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault operations. 28. (g) C.O. 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 searchlight platform shook and guys to the stack were snapped. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (APA24) It was based on a popular novel of the same name, written by an officer who served on one during World War 2. ELECTRA - A7-3/AKA/L11-1/(017) of 22 June 1943. Neither could the fire on BLISS be fought without power. Read the rules here. royalbooks.com 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. In addition, as part [16], On this occasion, Japan sent the cruiser Sanborn was then decommissioned and, on 14 August 1946, placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, berthed at Stockton, California. HUGH L. SCOTT (AP43) Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheads. 26, USS Saratoga CV3 War Damage Report No. EDWARD RUTLEDGE ltr. The Commanding Officer of SCOTT recommended that use of "concrete" (plastic) protection for bridge structures be discontinued. She then sailed to Tulagi, Solomon Islands, and Noumea, New Caledonia, to embark new landing craft, and returned to Saipan. Very little information is available regarding the stability characteristics of HEWES, RUTLEDGE, SCOTT and BLISS. Certainly, her chances of survival would have been much improved. The engineer force was split into three sections and worked three shifts 24 hours a day and seven days a week. There was no difficulty from fire, but there was apparently a fire for a brief period immediately following the first explosion. 27 - CAPELLA and ALHENA). 27, USS Chincoteague AVP24 War Damage Report No. (a) CTF 34 Material report 00243, 27 November 1942. Attack transport is a United States Navy ship classification for a variant of ocean-going troopship adapted to transporting invasion forces ashore. Calculations made by the Bureau of Ships on the basis of information supplied with reference (j) brought out a very interesting set of conditions which resulted in the ELECTRA's initial stability being about one foot greater after damage than before. AbeBooks Seller Since October 13, 1998 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. 35. ships of the Maritime Commission's S4, C2, C3 and VC2 ("Victory") Shortly after the torpedoing of RUTLEDGE and SCOTT at 1732, TASKER H. BLISS was hit simultaneously on the starboard side by two torpedoes. 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. Title page dated April 17, 1956, with a credit for director Joseph Pevney. In the early 1940s, as the Navy expanded in response to the 6 hold, resulting in complete darkness. Depending on class they were armed with one or two 5-inch guns and a variety of 40mm and 20mm anti-aircraft weapons. 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. 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. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. This included 77 motors varying from 1/4 h.p. 3 hold thus took place quickly from both sides. 4. All spring bearings were rolled out and thoroughly cleaned. 62, USS Quincy CA39, Astoria CA34 & Vincennes CA44 War Damage Report No. 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. War Film, Brush riggings were cleaned and studs and insulation renewed as necessary. USS STANSBURY (DMS8) commenced towing at 1350 and towed with difficulty until 1640, at which. 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). If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. not have an active link on this page, contact the Photographic Within about 15 minutes all hands were off the ship except for a few officers. A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. 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. commissioned service. 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), Film Scripts | War Film | World War II | Post-Production Film Scripts. 7. The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented About two minutes later electric power was restored and lubricating oil pumps started. The holes in the port tank were considerably larger than those in the starboard tank and apparently the rapid flooding of this tank, combined with a probable immediate, though temporary, loss of stability (see paragraph 36), caused the ship to heel to port, and then to come to an even keel as the holds and starboard tanks flooded. 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. The cast and crew boarded in St. Thomas and filmed aboard the USS Randall (renamed the "Belinda" in this movie). TASKER H. BLISS - AP42/A16-3 - Action Report dated 15 November 1942. Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 APA -- Attack Transports Click on "APA-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). that there was a glow of short duration just abaft the uptakes following the first hit. would soon be superseded by amphibious tractors (LVTs) and helicopters 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. to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. Multilith duplication. All pumps were started but water continued to rise and the ship continued to settle by the bow. Some attack transports were assigned to the European Theatre, participating in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy. Be the first to contribute. were converted from new "Mariner" class freighters. to enable them to handle landing craft for amphibious assault Both were hit near the quarterpoint and both had more than two compartments flooded - thus bringing the main deck under the water and causing the ships to sink from progressive loss of buoyancy. transports. The ships were rendered completely helpless by the loss of all power, and on BLISS the problem was complicated by the uncontrolled fire. If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. This page provides the hull numbers of all U.S. Navy attack 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. time her tow line parted for the second time. SCOTT and BLISS present a somewhat different picture. Near Fine. Destination, rates & speeds. 23. 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 . RAVEN - Serial 002 - of 17 November 1942. APA are in the classification of US Navy Auxiliary ships. hyperwar, APD -- High Speed Transports, and LPR -- Amphibious Transports, Small. ABAA 1 deep tank. The ship was in material condition ABLE except for doors and hatches in holds which were being worked (holds Nos. On 18 February, the landing boats of Sanborn lowered their ramps on Blue Beach, Iwo Jima. Gasoline from the cargo trailed out on the water and the fumes were strong. This created extreme logistics burdens for the invasion force because it resulted in considerable overloading of the transports with both men and equipment. The story of U.S.S. 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. In May 1953, Sanborn joined the Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, and transported construction battalions between Davisville, Rhode Island, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Casablanca, French Morocco. APA/LPA -- Attack Transports In the early 1940s, as the Navy expanded in response to the threat of involvement in World War II, a large number of civilian passenger ships and larger freighters were acquired, converted to transports and given hull numbers in the AP series. 31. From U.S.A. to Germany It was reported that wooden bulkheads throughout the ship collapsed (reference (c)). You may phone, fax, or email an order at any time, 24 hours a day. Name It is known, however, that she was engaged in unloading cargo to the beach at Fedala on 12 November, 1942. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 6 cargo hold. World War II [ edit] At 0030, the BLISS was observed from shore to be burning fiercely from stem to stern and ammunition was exploding every few seconds. (1) At a draft of 30 feet and with an assumed permeability of .85 at the ends and .90 amidships, these ships had a three-compartment standard to the main deck at the quarterpoints and a four-compartment standard amidships without approaching the main deck. The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be safely considered extinct. to 50 h.p., one 150 k.w. One hit in the after corner of No. Library. At 0720 USS COLE took off all hands but the salvage party, and at 1015, with her engine room flooded, ELECTRA was taken under tow by CHEROKEE (AT66). 37. 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 . Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby -class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II . World War II service edit] Withdrawn from the Reserve Fleet, 17 January 1972. (j) C.O. The story of a U.S. naval ship and its crew in the Pacific, 1943-1945. 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). 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