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New Orleans-class cruiser USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) view of starboard accommodation ladder, showing president's boat coming alongside. Taken during the Presidential Cruise of Franklin D. Roosevelt, in early 1940.
Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) on fire, following a kamikaze attack on 4 January 1945. The destroyer Patterson (DD-392) is manoeuvring to attempt to extinguish the flames. Photographed from the battleship West Virginia (BB-48).
On the afternoon of 4 January 1945, she was transiting the Sulu Sea, to the west of the Philippines. At 17:00, approximately 15 Japanese planes were picked up on radar, 45 miles (72 km) west of the task group, and approaching quickly. These planes split into two groups, one group heading towards the rear of the task group, whilst the other continued on its course towards the centre. Although fighters from the carrier group were scrambled, false radar signals hampered their efforts to intercept, and the only successful interception was when P-47 fighters intercepted two enemy planes, shooting down one. The other plane escaped, and is believed to be the kamikaze which would attack Ommaney Bay. This successful intercept was not reported back to command, nor was the fact that the plane which escaped was being herded towards the carrier group. At 17:12, a Yokosuka P1Y penetrated the screen undetected and made for Ommaney Bay, approaching directly towards the ship's bow. Captain Young later reported that the kamikaze's approach was concealed by the blinding glare of the sun.
Captain Young, acutely aware of the kamikaze threat, had assigned multiple lookouts throughout the carrier's deck. At the time of the attack, ten lookouts were assigned, along with an additional lookout located on the signal platform, equipped with Polaroid glasses. Additionally, a lack of radar signals had led the task group to believe that the Japanese planes had withdrawn, and the kamikaze attack took the lookouts by complete surprise. New Mexico was only able to respond with inaccurate anti-aircraft fire, whilst Ommaney Bay was unable to react at all. The plane sliced across the superstructure with its wing, collapsing it onto the flight deck. It then veered into her flight deck on the forward starboard side. Two bombs were released; one of them penetrated the flight deck and detonated below, setting off a series of explosions among the fully gassed planes on the forward third of the hangar deck, near the No. 1 boiler uptakes. The second bomb passed through the hangar deck, ruptured the fire main on the second deck, and exploded near the starboard side. A TBM torpedo bomber had been hit by the kamikaze's wreckage, sparking a fire which consumed the aft of the flight deck. Water pressure forward was lost immediately, along with power and bridge communications. An oil tank may have been breached, contributing to the fire, as the smoke was noted as looking "oily".
Men struggling with the terrific blazes on the hangar deck soon had to abandon it because of the heavy black smoke from the burning planes and exploding .50 calibre ammunition. Destroyer escorts found it difficult to assist Ommaney Bay, because of the intense heat, the ammunition going off, and the real possibility that a catastrophic detonation could be triggered by the blaze. The destroyer Bell, attempting to manoeuvre into a position to fight the fires, collided with the carrier, damaging her port bridge wing. At 17:45, wounded crew began to be taken off the ship, and by 17:50 the entire topside area had become untenable. In addition, the stored torpedo warheads threatened to detonate at any time. The order to abandon ship was given. At 18:12, Captain Young was the last man to evacuate the burning wreck. At 18:18, the torpedoes stored in the aft end of the ship finally detonated, collapsing the flight deck and launching debris onto the destroyers who were rescuing survivors. Two crewmen from the Eichenberger aboard a motor whaleboat were struck and killed by airborne debris.
At 19:58 the carrier was scuttled by a torpedo from the destroyer Burns, under orders from Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf. A total of 95 Navy men were lost, and 65 men were wounded, including the two killed from Eichenberger. On 6 January and on 9 January, Columbia was struck by kamikaze attacks, killing seven survivors rescued from Ommaney Bay.
New Orleans-class cruiser USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) view of starboard accommodation ladder, showing president's boat coming alongside. Taken during the Presidential Cruise of Franklin D. Roosevelt, in early 1940.
Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) on fire, following a kamikaze attack on 4 January 1945. The destroyer Patterson (DD-392) is manoeuvring to attempt to extinguish the flames. Photographed from the battleship West Virginia (BB-48).
On the afternoon of 4 January 1945, she was transiting the Sulu Sea, to the west of the Philippines. At 17:00, approximately 15 Japanese planes were picked up on radar, 45 miles (72 km) west of the task group, and approaching quickly. These planes split into two groups, one group heading towards the rear of the task group, whilst the other continued on its course towards the centre. Although fighters from the carrier group were scrambled, false radar signals hampered their efforts to intercept, and the only successful interception was when P-47 fighters intercepted two enemy planes, shooting down one. The other plane escaped, and is believed to be the kamikaze which would attack Ommaney Bay. This successful intercept was not reported back to command, nor was the fact that the plane which escaped was being herded towards the carrier group. At 17:12, a Yokosuka P1Y penetrated the screen undetected and made for Ommaney Bay, approaching directly towards the ship's bow. Captain Young later reported that the kamikaze's approach was concealed by the blinding glare of the sun.
Captain Young, acutely aware of the kamikaze threat, had assigned multiple lookouts throughout the carrier's deck. At the time of the attack, ten lookouts were assigned, along with an additional lookout located on the signal platform, equipped with Polaroid glasses. Additionally, a lack of radar signals had led the task group to believe that the Japanese planes had withdrawn, and the kamikaze attack took the lookouts by complete surprise. New Mexico was only able to respond with inaccurate anti-aircraft fire, whilst Ommaney Bay was unable to react at all. The plane sliced across the superstructure with its wing, collapsing it onto the flight deck. It then veered into her flight deck on the forward starboard side. Two bombs were released; one of them penetrated the flight deck and detonated below, setting off a series of explosions among the fully gassed planes on the forward third of the hangar deck, near the No. 1 boiler uptakes. The second bomb passed through the hangar deck, ruptured the fire main on the second deck, and exploded near the starboard side. A TBM torpedo bomber had been hit by the kamikaze's wreckage, sparking a fire which consumed the aft of the flight deck. Water pressure forward was lost immediately, along with power and bridge communications. An oil tank may have been breached, contributing to the fire, as the smoke was noted as looking "oily".
Men struggling with the terrific blazes on the hangar deck soon had to abandon it because of the heavy black smoke from the burning planes and exploding .50 calibre ammunition. Destroyer escorts found it difficult to assist Ommaney Bay, because of the intense heat, the ammunition going off, and the real possibility that a catastrophic detonation could be triggered by the blaze. The destroyer Bell, attempting to manoeuvre into a position to fight the fires, collided with the carrier, damaging her port bridge wing. At 17:45, wounded crew began to be taken off the ship, and by 17:50 the entire topside area had become untenable. In addition, the stored torpedo warheads threatened to detonate at any time. The order to abandon ship was given. At 18:12, Captain Young was the last man to evacuate the burning wreck. At 18:18, the torpedoes stored in the aft end of the ship finally detonated, collapsing the flight deck and launching debris onto the destroyers who were rescuing survivors. Two crewmen from the Eichenberger aboard a motor whaleboat were struck and killed by airborne debris.
At 19:58 the carrier was scuttled by a torpedo from the destroyer Burns, under orders from Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf. A total of 95 Navy men were lost, and 65 men were wounded, including the two killed from Eichenberger. On 6 January and on 9 January, Columbia was struck by kamikaze attacks, killing seven survivors rescued from Ommaney Bay.
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Arrogant class second class protected cruiser HMS Gladiator, after she collided with the US steamer SS Saint Paul on 25 April 1908
During a late snowstorm off the Isle of Wight on 25 April 1908, Gladiator was heading into port when she struck the outbound American steamer SS Saint Paul. Visibility was down to 800 yd (730 m), but the strong tides and gale force winds required both ships to maintain high speeds to maintain steerage.
Lookouts on each vessel saw the approaching danger off Hurst Point. The American ship attempted to pass to the port side, the standard procedure in such a situation. Lacking room for the manoeuvre, Captain William Lumsden choose to turn the opposite direction, ensuring a collision. Both ships attempted to slow but both were exceptionally heavy (Saint Paul was built for conversion in wartime to a cruiser). They hit at about 3 knots (5.6 km/h; 3.5 mph). Saint Paul struck Gladiator just aft of her engine room.
The glancing blow ripped open the sides of both ships. The British warship foundered at once, or beached off Black Rock Buoy, off the Isle of Wight, while the American was able to remain afloat and launch lifeboats. Several men were also saved by Royal Engineers from nearby Fort Victoria. A total of 28 sailors were lost, but only three bodies were recovered.
Gladiator settled on her starboard side in shallow water close to Fort Victoria. Salvage work began almost at once, but it took over five months to right the ship, re-float it and tow it back to Portsmouth. The operation cost £64,000 pounds and a further £500 to make the ship seaworthy, but as the ship's design was considered obsolete, she was scrapped rather than repaired. Gladiator was sold to a Dutch firm for only £15,000.[2]
A court of inquiry reprimanded Captain Lumsden in July 1908, but held Saint Paul responsible for the collision. However, when the Admiralty sued the owners of the liner, a high court held Gladiator responsible
Arrogant class second class protected cruiser HMS Gladiator, after she collided with the US steamer SS Saint Paul on 25 April 1908
During a late snowstorm off the Isle of Wight on 25 April 1908, Gladiator was heading into port when she struck the outbound American steamer SS Saint Paul. Visibility was down to 800 yd (730 m), but the strong tides and gale force winds required both ships to maintain high speeds to maintain steerage.
Lookouts on each vessel saw the approaching danger off Hurst Point. The American ship attempted to pass to the port side, the standard procedure in such a situation. Lacking room for the manoeuvre, Captain William Lumsden choose to turn the opposite direction, ensuring a collision. Both ships attempted to slow but both were exceptionally heavy (Saint Paul was built for conversion in wartime to a cruiser). They hit at about 3 knots (5.6 km/h; 3.5 mph). Saint Paul struck Gladiator just aft of her engine room.
The glancing blow ripped open the sides of both ships. The British warship foundered at once, or beached off Black Rock Buoy, off the Isle of Wight, while the American was able to remain afloat and launch lifeboats. Several men were also saved by Royal Engineers from nearby Fort Victoria. A total of 28 sailors were lost, but only three bodies were recovered.
Gladiator settled on her starboard side in shallow water close to Fort Victoria. Salvage work began almost at once, but it took over five months to right the ship, re-float it and tow it back to Portsmouth. The operation cost £64,000 pounds and a further £500 to make the ship seaworthy, but as the ship's design was considered obsolete, she was scrapped rather than repaired. Gladiator was sold to a Dutch firm for only £15,000.[2]
A court of inquiry reprimanded Captain Lumsden in July 1908, but held Saint Paul responsible for the collision. However, when the Admiralty sued the owners of the liner, a high court held Gladiator responsible
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South Korea:
Minesweeper Gongju (YMS-516) is blown up by a magnetic mine, during sweeping operations west of Kalma Pando, Wonsan harbor, on 18 October 1950. Four crewmen killed and 13 missing.
Minesweeper Gongju (YMS-516) sinking in Wonsan harbour, 18 October 1950, after she detonated a magnetic mine during sweeping operations west of Kalma Pando. USS Redhead (AMS-34) is just to the right of the sinking ship, rescuing survivors, as is another minesweeper to the left. Photographed from USS Merganser (AMS-26). ROK YMS-516 was originally the U.S. Navy's YMS-148, which had served in the RN in 1943-46
Minesweeper Gongju (YMS-516) is blown up by a magnetic mine, during sweeping operations west of Kalma Pando, Wonsan harbor, on 18 October 1950. Four crewmen killed and 13 missing.
Minesweeper Gongju (YMS-516) sinking in Wonsan harbour, 18 October 1950, after she detonated a magnetic mine during sweeping operations west of Kalma Pando. USS Redhead (AMS-34) is just to the right of the sinking ship, rescuing survivors, as is another minesweeper to the left. Photographed from USS Merganser (AMS-26). ROK YMS-516 was originally the U.S. Navy's YMS-148, which had served in the RN in 1943-46
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(9/12/1962)The Albany-class guided missile cruiser USS Chicago (CG-11) is seen taking shape at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California. She was recommissioned on 2 May 1964. The Essex-class attack aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) and Midway-class USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) are visible behind Chicago. Both appear to be fitted with new radars, Hancock with AN/SPS-43.
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USN:
29 July 1980 (Cactus Collision) After leaving Subic previous day, USS Midway (CV-41) collided with Panamanian-registered Merchant Vessel (M/V) "Cactus" during the evening of 29th. Midway suffered severe damage to port side, six aircraft almost totally destroyed
It was determined that merchant ships would safely pass a mile south of carrier. However, Cactus unexpectedly veered left, directly into Midway’s path. The carrier took immediate evasive manoeuvres, but it was too late and the freighter slammed into the ship’s port side.
29 July 1980 (Cactus Collision) After leaving Subic previous day, USS Midway (CV-41) collided with Panamanian-registered Merchant Vessel (M/V) "Cactus" during the evening of 29th. Midway suffered severe damage to port side, six aircraft almost totally destroyed
It was determined that merchant ships would safely pass a mile south of carrier. However, Cactus unexpectedly veered left, directly into Midway’s path. The carrier took immediate evasive manoeuvres, but it was too late and the freighter slammed into the ship’s port side.
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Russia:
Project 22350/Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Admiral Flota Kasatonov (461) currently active in the Mediterranean Sea as reported by the TASS Agency on 21/02/2023.
10/03/2023 - Project 22350/Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Admiral Flota Kasatonov (461) entered the Atlantic Ocean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar & accompanied by the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin.
Project 22350/Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Admiral Flota Kasatonov (461) currently active in the Mediterranean Sea as reported by the TASS Agency on 21/02/2023.
10/03/2023 - Project 22350/Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Admiral Flota Kasatonov (461) entered the Atlantic Ocean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar & accompanied by the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin.
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Denmark:
Thetis-class frigate HDMS Triton (F-358) is part of the Joint Arctic Command Denmark, a joint operational territorial command of the Danish Defence operating in Greenland & the Faroes Islands. The command’s main task is surveillance and military defence of Greenland & the Faroe Islands. March 2023
Thetis-class frigate HDMS Triton (F-358) is part of the Joint Arctic Command Denmark, a joint operational territorial command of the Danish Defence operating in Greenland & the Faroes Islands. The command’s main task is surveillance and military defence of Greenland & the Faroe Islands. March 2023
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Greece, Spain & Turkey:
Type 214 Papanikolis-class HS Pipinos (S-121) sails in formation with frigate ESPS Numancia (F-83) & frigate TCG Barbaros (F-244) during NATO Exercise Dynamic Manta 23.
Type 214 Papanikolis-class HS Pipinos (S-121) sails in formation with frigate ESPS Numancia (F-83) & frigate TCG Barbaros (F-244) during NATO Exercise Dynamic Manta 23.
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Finland:
Submarine Saukko at Hietalahti, Helsinki. 1930
Saukko (Pu110) was a small submarine that served in the Finnish Navy during the Second World War. It was designed not to exceed 100 tonnes (98 long tons; 110 short tons), as it was planned for use in Lake Ladoga, and according to the 1920 Treaty of Tartu, no nation was allowed to use naval ships of more than 100 tonnes on the lake (When completed, Saukko weighed somewhat more than this). The submarine could be divided into separate sections and transported by rail. The conning tower could be lifted off entirely. The engines were in the aft section and the batteries in the forward section.
Submarine Saukko at Hietalahti, Helsinki. 1930
Saukko (Pu110) was a small submarine that served in the Finnish Navy during the Second World War. It was designed not to exceed 100 tonnes (98 long tons; 110 short tons), as it was planned for use in Lake Ladoga, and according to the 1920 Treaty of Tartu, no nation was allowed to use naval ships of more than 100 tonnes on the lake (When completed, Saukko weighed somewhat more than this). The submarine could be divided into separate sections and transported by rail. The conning tower could be lifted off entirely. The engines were in the aft section and the batteries in the forward section.
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Australia:
HMAS Stuart (FFH-153) "The Tartan Terror" undocks at the BAE Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on 22 February 2023
With the motto, The Tartan Terror, HMAS Stuart FFH 153 has successfully returned to the sea on 22 February 2023, having undocked after 101 weeks of production work in the BAE Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
Coordinated through the Anzac System Program Office (Anzac SPO) and the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance, Stuart is the sixth of eight Anzac Class Frigates conducting the Anzac Mid-Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP), with another 20 weeks of work before she returns to sea as an upgraded Royal Australian Navy Warship."
HMAS Stuart (FFH-153) "The Tartan Terror" undocks at the BAE Henderson shipyard in Western Australia on 22 February 2023
With the motto, The Tartan Terror, HMAS Stuart FFH 153 has successfully returned to the sea on 22 February 2023, having undocked after 101 weeks of production work in the BAE Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
Coordinated through the Anzac System Program Office (Anzac SPO) and the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance, Stuart is the sixth of eight Anzac Class Frigates conducting the Anzac Mid-Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP), with another 20 weeks of work before she returns to sea as an upgraded Royal Australian Navy Warship."
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