Uss prairie ad 15 westpac cruise book 196263 did you serve aboard uss prairie ad 15. Sep 25, 2011 a music video i shot in 1985 featuring the crew of the destroyer tender uss prairie, the us navys oldest ship at the time. Discover uss prairie ad 15 tshirt, a custom product made just for you by teespring. Ship or organization hull number start date proposed. Uss prairie ad15 uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender built just before the start of world war ii for the u. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. He has written many articles for national magazines and is a frequent contributor to proceedings. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Launched, 9 december 1939 commissioned uss prairie ad 15, 5. Also, near the bottom of the picture is dd745 uss brush.
Launched, 9 december 1939 commissioned uss prairie ad15, 5. Uss prairie ad15 keel was laid 7 december 1938 by new york shipbuilding, camden, new jersey. A music video i shot in 1985 featuring the crew of the destroyer tender uss prairie, the us navys oldest ship at the time. Destroyer tender photo index ad navsource naval history.
The above uss prairie ad15 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss prairie ad15, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Location contact person contact phone email or fax. Dec 5, 2016 uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender prior to u. Prairie continues to service ships of the 7th fleet into 1970. Media in category uss prairie ad15 ship, 1939 the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. Uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender built just before the start of world war ii for the u. Naval institutes photo digitization project, i happened upon a folder of photographs filled with something that always brings joy to my. The song underneath is friends edited for time by elton john, for. Not every day can be a good one when youre far from home, but it gives me joy to know that there were brave pups that made servicemens time away a little brighter.
As part of that program her crew painted a new orphanage and provided dental care to remote areas of the island. Shortly after being decommissioned it was sent to india in order to be scrapped. Uss prairie ad 15 uss prairie ad 15 uss prairie ad15 she. Our american made five panel, poly, emblematic cap with dark underside visor is fully adjustable and makes the perfect gift. All of the training certs are signed by cos of the uss prairie. July 1956 april 1957 cruise book rare find bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Uss prairie was the second dixie class destroyer tender and the second ship in the. Go to our site for caps, jackets,tshirts, plaques, windbreakers, mouspads and books. For countries whose colors have no canton, the jack is simply a small national ensign.
Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on march 26, 1993, the prairie was sold for scrapping a few days later. Uss prairie ad15 arrives in pearl harbor, november, 1986. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. According to navsource, rupertus got her fram i overhaul in november 1963. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Musume receiving a haircut from seaman glenn lowery, usn, aboard the uss prairie ad15. Uss prairie wikipedia, the free encyclopedia navy day, us navy ships, united. The uss prairie ad15 was a dixie class destroyer tender. For example, dd851 uss rupertus to starboard of uss piedmont. Harrington served in uss card cve11 during world war ii, and in uss prairie ad15 and uss helena ca75 during the korean conflict.
This us troop gear ball cap is the same product sold on the bases. Went onboard from bootcamp,stayed on deck force for a short time, then transferred to the carpenter shop, made third class and second class there. Uss prairie ad 15 uss prairie was the second dixie class destroyer tender and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. The ship was commissioned in 1940 with open mounts in. The premier site for military history research for genealogists, researchers, history buffs. Personal comments page 3 uss prairie ad 15 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. My first year teaching i was dying to see other teachers plan books, but most of them were either blank or. As part of that program, her crew painted a new orphanage and provided dental care to remote areas of the island. Uss prairie wikipedia, the free encyclopedia uss prairie served on her 26 march struck and scrapped 26 march uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender prior to u. Check out our uss prairie ad 15 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Mar 09, 20 aboard the uss prairie ad15 as it arrives in pearl harbor, november, 1986. Uss prairie ad15 us navy korean war project page 3.
Dog mascots helped sailors pass the time, and gave them comfort in times of need. Uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender prior to u. Uss prairie ad 15 of the us navy american destroyer. Prairie steamed to san diego, destroyer force headquarters, 16 february 1946 and remained there until 11 august 1947. On a sailing vessel, the jack is hoisted at the jackstaff shipped at the bowsprit cap when at anchor or in port. Uss prairie ad 15 of the us navy american destroyer tender of. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. In 1968, prairie added a peopletopeople program to her schedule of duties while at taiwan. Aboard the uss prairie ad15 as it arrives in pearl harbor, november, 1986. Launched, 9 december 1939 commissioned uss prairie ad 15, 5 august 1940, capt. Uss prairie ad15 was a dixieclass destroyer tender built just before the start of world war. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy destroyer tender ad 15 uss prairie embroidered hat.
In the united states navy, it is a blue flag containing a star for each state. Uss prairie ad15 emblematic ball cap us troop gear. Uss piedmont ad17 at yokosuka japan with ten destroyers. List of ships with agent orange exposure confirmed. Prairie ii ad15 naval history and heritage command. Prairie ad15 1957, 1960, 1970, 1978, 1989, 1991, 1992. You would be purchasing the uss prairie ad 15 cruise book during this time period. The second uss prairie ad15 was a destroyer tender in service from 1940 to 1993. Uss prairie ad15 and asbestos exposure asbestos ships. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships entry for uss prairie ad15 naming, description, history. The first uss prairie ad5 was an auxiliary cruiser purchased in 1898 for the spanishamerican war, and in periodic service until sold in 1923. Uss prairie was the second dixie class destroyer tender and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. A jack is a flag corresponding in appearance to the union or canton of the national ensign.
Auxilliary navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Uss prairie ad 15 1956 1957 world cruise book great naval images llc on. Uss prairie ad15 1964 westpacvietnam war cruise book ebay. This was shot during the first leg of the ships 198687 western pacific westpac deployment. The korean conflict demanded more hurried operations from prairie, and she sailed to provide tending services for u. The uss prairie ad15 carried its most notable operations during world war ii and the vietnam war.
They are not official navy publications, and the navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. A dixieclass destroyer tender, she was commissioned 5. Personal comments page 3 uss prairie ad15 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Uss prairie ad15 us navy korean war project page 2. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss prairie ad 15 cruise book during this time period. Laid down, 7 december 1938, at new york shipbuilding corp. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Wallers command with the hull number ad15 and served in the us navy for 53 years until it was decommissioned on march 26, 1993. She was subsequently towed to india where she was broken up. Two ships of the united states navy have been named uss prairie, after the grassland prairie. Uss prairie ad15 the second prairie, a destroyer tender, was laid down 7 december 1938 by new york shipbuilding corp.
I recently bought a lot of books, inside one of the books, i found four naval training certificates and one recognition of service from the state of massachusetts for william h. Uss prairie, ad15 all former prairie sailors welcome. List of ships with agent orange exposure confirmed salem. Aug 28, 2018 musume receiving a haircut from seaman glenn lowery, usn, aboard the uss prairie ad15. Naval history blog blog archive a sailors best friend.
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