On 28 april pakana sailed for majuro accompanied by saunter am295 and molala atf106 with three fuel barges in tow. The battle of leyte gulf 75th anniversary symposium naval. Navys chief of naval operations to one ship in the u. During wwii uss molala was assigned to asiaticpacific. Uss takelma atf1 us navy korean war project page 1. He served as commanding officer of uss molala atf106 in vietnam in 1972 and of uss charles f.
A tugboat is a type of vessel that maneuvers other vessels by pushing or pulling them either by direct contact or by means of a tow line. Personal comments page 1 uss sarsi atf111 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. I receive hundreds of requests for information on how to obtain information like deck logs, crew rosters war diaries, photos and such. During that time she was reclassified atf 106, effective 15 may. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Uss molala atf106 abnakiclass fleet tug boat authentic us navy 8x10 photo. He retired in 1991 after working to plan the first gulf war while on the joint chiefs of staff. Uss lipan atf 85, us naval ship, usn navy photo print. Personal comments page 1 uss takelma atf 1 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Naval academy graduate bob branco served in navy destroyers and operations staffs all over the world for more than 25 years. Uss apache was a navajoclass fleet tug, later fleet ocean tug, in commission in the united states navy from 1942 to 1946 and from 1951 to she saw service in world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. Uss munsee at atf 107 was an abnakiclass fleet ocean tug. His naval service took him to 42 countries around the globe, and he now lives in south thomaston.
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We went through 7 typhoons including typhoon sarah while attempting rescue of. Maintains historical source files including periodic histories submitted by individual ships and other historical data. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships entry for uss molala atf106 naming, description, history. Towed from guam to pearl harbor by the fleet tug molala atf 106 and thence on to the west coast by the auxiliary ocean tug ata198, barboncito entered long beach three days before christmas of 1948. Uss takelma atf 1 uss takelma atf 1 uss takelma atf 1 by craig rothhammer 20404t. United states pacific fleet organization, 1 may 1945 naval history. In 2004, admiral james holloway iii and the naval historical. Taken from there to balboa in the canal zone, the harbor. Uss molala at106atf106 was a us navy abnakiclass tugboat, named after the molala people of oregon. There is a fleet that caters to the atlantic region, the third fleet represents the pacific coast, the fifth fleet is based near bahrain in the mediterranean sea that caters to uss lasalle, and the seventh fleet off the coast of osaka, japan. A list of winners appears at the end of this article. Uss molala at106atf106 was a us navy abnakiclass tugboat, named after the molala people of oregon she was laid down as at. This section of the list of united states navy ships contains all ships of the united states navy with names beginning with m.
Uss molala at106 photographed by her builder, united engineering co. Subsequently patched and pumped dry, the lst got underway on 2 december, under tow for yokosuka, where permanent. List of auxiliaries of the united states navy fleet. Following shakedown off california, molala steamed to hawaii, arriving at pearl.
Taken from there to balboa in the canal zone, the harbor tug reached her destination on 10 february 1949. Famous quotes containing the words fleet andor ocean. L3 mystic zc ship files naval history and heritage navy. Uss utina atf163 uss utina atf163 uss tenino atf115 uss tenino atf115 leave a comment cancel reply.
She is the only ship of the united states navy to hold the name munsee, which is the name of a subtribe of the delaware indians, still living in wisconsin and kansas. Details about uss lipan atf 85, us naval ship, usn navy photo print. Adams ddg2 in the persian gulf during the iraniraq war in 1985. The marjorie sterrett battleship fund award is presented annually by the u. She arrived majuro 1 may, whereupon she returned to pearl.
Uss sarsi atf111 us navy korean war project page 1. He would also serve as commander of second fleet, striking fleet atlantic, and cruiserdestroyer group twelveenterprise battle group which would conduct strikes in support of operation. In order to free up more of my time i have created this page which details where you can obtain the information you seek. Assigned to the 3d fleet, molala was involved in the luzon invasion in november. Uss union akalka106 anchored in hue river while conducting operations during april 1965. Unfollow navy tug boats to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For reused names, uss shipname is an for the ships of that name. Uss luiseno atf 156 fleet tug military patch us navy ebay. This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime.
Uss molala at 106 of the us navy american fleet tug of. Uss utina atf 163 uss tenino atf 115 uss tenino atf 115 leave a comment cancel reply. Uss molala atf106 national association of fleet tug sailors. It was named after the atakapa native american tribe the atakapaishak uhtakuhpaw eeshak are a southwest louisianasoutheast texas tribe of ancient natives who lived in the gulf of mexicos northwestern crescent and called themselves ishak. He was commanding officer of uss molala atf 106 in vietnam in 1972 and uss charles f. Uss quapaw atf110 renamed mv tiger history quapaw tribe museum.
Uss molala atf 106, us naval ship, usn navy photo print. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Jun 14, 2006 how can i get a copy of a specific us naval ships logs. Molala atf106, 19751978, change of command, welcome aboard and decommissioning brochures. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss molala atf 106. Naval historical center, washington navy yard, washington dc. Between february and june 1944, she operated from the marshalls, towing damaged ships to pearl harbor. Navy tenders and tugboats asbestos exposure mesobook. The port of richmond took them over, and sent them to mare island to be scrapped. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. He was commanding officer of uss molala atf106 in vietnam in 1972 and uss charles f. List of auxiliaries of the united states navy fleet ocean.
After taking part in the invasion of saipan, she continued towing and salvage operations between the marianas and gilberts, returning 2 september to pearl harbor. From vietnam to the persian gulf author talk in camden. Uss takelma atf1 uss takelma atf1 uss takelma atf1 by craig rothhammer 20404t. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Cutler is the editor of forthcoming naval institute press book, leyte gulf at 75. In order to free up more of my time i have created this page which details where you can obtain the. Description, history, and photographs of fleet tug uss molala atf 106 in wwii. Soon after reaching tuy hoa, the ship, with her troops still embarked broached in the heavy surf and went aground. Uss moctobi atf 105, us naval ship, usn navy photo print. In this group of fleet tugs the large smokestack in the navajo group was replaced with a thin diesel exhaust pipe, barely visible here behind the motor whaleboat amidships. He served as commanding officer of uss molala atf 106 in vietnam in 1972 and of uss charles f.
Ron mcphail was aboard then and made the report that his health was still good so far. Uss mosopelea atf 158 of the us navy american fleet tug. Dec 16, 2014 he served as commanding officer of uss molala atf 106 in vietnam in 1972 and of uss charles f. His naval service took him to 42 countries around the globe. Uss molala at 106 photographed by her builder, united engineering co. Uss munsee participated in the atomic tests at christmas island in 1962. There was an attempt by former crew members to save the two ships, but they were abandoned by the former owners. Vietnam veterans need historical records to get agent orange benefits, but the. For a list exclusively of currently commissioned ships, see the list of us navy ships currently in commission. Atf page 3 national association of fleet tug sailors.
It was named after the atakapa native american tribe the atakapaishak uhtakuhpaw eeshak are a southwest louisianasoutheast texas tribe. Several weeks were spent at pearl providing services for fleet units, towing targets and performing salvage operations. He also taught high school history, geography and government for several years before beginning his writing career. Uss munsee worked in the eniwetok atoll for about 9 months during 1958, participating in operation hardtack. Research guide where to look to find detailed information on ships histories, photos and crew rosters. Heres more information on uss atakapa atf 149 uss atakapa atf 149 was an abnakiclass of fleet ocean tug. On 24 november, molala atf106 and mahopac ata196 succeeded in pulling terrell county off the beach.
Towed from guam to pearl harbor by the fleet tug molala atf106 and thence on to the west coast by the auxiliary ocean tug ata198, barboncito entered long beach three days before christmas of 1948. For ships with unique names, uss shipname redirects to the ship article. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Sep 23, 2019 over his 35year naval career, dawson commanded the uss molala atf 106, uss bronstein ff 1037, uss harry w. These experiences involving travel to over 40 countries all over the world provided interest to develop this first novel about the modern day somali pirates. For a list exclusively of currently commissioned ships, see the list of us navy ships currently in commission for ships with unique names, uss shipname redirects to the ship article. Uss munsee atatf107 was an abnakiclass fleet ocean tug. Prior to wwii, almost all the navys tugs were acquired from privatesector operators. How can i get a copy of a specific us naval ships logs. On 28 april pakana sailed for majuro accompanied by saunter am295 and molala atf 106 with three fuel barges in tow.
Over his 35year naval career, dawson commanded the uss molala atf 106, uss bronstein ff 1037,uss harry w. Uss mosopelea atf 158 of the us navy american fleet. The battle of leyte gulf 75th anniversary symposium. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. William shakespeare 15641616 through the din and desultoriness of noon, even in the most oriental city, is seen the fresh and primitive and savage nature, in which scythians and ethiopians and indians dwell. Dawson commanded the uss molala atf 106, uss bronstein ff 1037,uss. Disasters and phenomena main tragedy of uss memphis sinking of uss indianapolis the. Uss quapaw atf110 provided tow on saigon river with deliveries to inland river base at nha be during june 1966. The united states navy, for example, is organized into five different fleets assigned to different regions. Historic us navy ship fleet ocean tug molala atf106 official photo 8x10. Uss apache was a navajoclass fleet tug, later fleet ocean tug, in commission in the united states navy from 1942 to 1946 and from 1951 to she saw service in world war ii. Help propublica research more than 700 navy ships that served. Uss lipan atf 85, us naval ship, usn navy photo print ebay.
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