1 engine and it was placed in operation. Therefore, the new classification of Auxiliary Personnel, Attack (APA) was created and numbers assigned to fifty-eight APs (AP #s 2, 8-12, 14-18, 25-27, 30, 34-35, 37-40, 48-52, 55-60, 64-65 and 78-101) then in commission or under construction. 2 hold and filled No. 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. 20. HEWES and RUTLEDGE performed very much as would be expected on the basis of the characteristics presented in paragraph 28. (h) C.O. The first torpedo wrecked the galley and mess hall on "D" deck immediately above the firerooms. The first torpedo apparently struck the starboard side abreast No. would soon be superseded by amphibious tractors (LVTs) and helicopters Her beach party also suffered from enemy action; all of the party's officers were lost. Gasoline from the cargo trailed out on the water and the fumes were strong. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. 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. ELECTRA - starboard side looking forward and showing the outside of the large patch over the torpedo hole. He reported passing twice along the port passageway next to the uptakes and that he got blisters on his hands from fires in the uptakes. The summation of these effects, i.e., 6 feet of center of buoyancy rise minus 10 feet of loss in metacentric radius (BM) plus the 5 feet gained in BM equals the one foot increase in initial stability after flooding was completed. It was reported that wooden bulkheads throughout the ship collapsed (reference (c)). 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. Film Scripts, Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." No fires were started by the torpedo; or, if any had been started, they were immediately put out by the flooding. RAVEN - Serial 002 - of 17 November 1942. The engine room was abandoned at about 0700 and continued to flood. The story of U.S.S. by attack transports in the numbers required, and new categories 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 . 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. 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 story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks & ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 26, USS Saratoga CV3 War Damage Report No. Biblio is a registered trademark of Biblio, Inc. Help Support Independent Used Book Stores. "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. 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. At 1732, 12 November, about one minute after the first torpedo hit EDWARD RUTLEDGE, two torpedoes hit SCOTT on the starboard side. The explosion of the torpedo blew the hatch covers off No. 32. Inclining experiments are not available for these ships, but the Navy Yard, New York (Field Production Division) reported that SCOTT with 1,000 tons of ballast had a metacentric height of -1.23 feet (presumably in Condition II) and that 1,000 tons of additional ballast were to be installed. to SecNav of 23 November 1942. 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. We accept VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER, check or money order, and PayPal (ID is mail@royalbooks.com). This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. As a result, only attack transport (APA) ships were assigned for the assault, without support from any companion attack cargo (AKA) ships. References: 27 - CAPELLA and ALHENA). 48, USS Canberra CA70 War Damage Report No. Attack Transports numbered The ship sank at about 2032, 11 November, 1942. 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. 22. 23. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. At about 1930 all remaining officers abandoned the ship as there was no hope of rescuing those still trapped inside. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. faster ships, two more attack transports (APA-248 and APA-249) 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy Captain Hawks and ex-merchant Captain MacDougall as boat commander. APA-1 through APA-99: Right Column -- 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. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22 Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. SCOTT and BLISS present a somewhat different picture. 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. Navy Department, JOSEPH HEWES (APA22) Neither could the fire on BLISS be fought without power. Beginning work with the main engines all machinery was dismantled and overhauled completely. 37. World War II [ edit] Large quantities of fuel oil flowed out on the water on the starboard side. To compound problems, these forces were not able to assemble or train together before executing the Aleutian invasion on 11 May 1943. The gasoline cargo was then removed. generator and two 300 k.w. The ship returned to the United States under her own power for final repairs. Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. 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). The ship was unloading to the beach with all boilers on the line and engines ready for immediate use. 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). Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. After her return to Norfolk, she continued to conduct amphibious training; this routine was interrupted, however, when Sanborn starred as "USS Belinda (APA-22)" in the movie Away All Boats produced by Universal International Pictures. (j) C.O. He walked aft to this area and encountered flames coming from the starboard passageway between the uptakes and staterooms. 3 hold (cargo loading (reference (j)) shown on plate V). 29. 6. A rust preventative compound (Penola #4) was poured over all gears and bearings and was sprayed over the thrust bearing. 10. generators. We accept VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER, check or money order, and PayPal (ID is mail@royalbooks.com). Biblio is a registered trademark of Biblio, Inc. Help Support Independent Used Book Stores, Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 film). In 1942, when the AP number series had already extended beyond 100, it was decided that these amphibious warfare ships really constituted a separate category of warship from conventional transports. From the engine room the water entered the shaft alley through a leaky door and through unpacked glands around electric cable, and when the shaft alley was flooded, the water entered the after magazines from the shaft alley through an electric cable hole in the deck of the handling room. these were outfitted with heavy boat davits and other arrangements 1, 2, 3 and 6). by a torpedo on the starboard side in way of No. Attack Transports numbered The story of a U.S. 61, USS Northampton CA26 War Damage Report No. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster. IOBA If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. A total of 388 APA (troop) and AKA (cargo) attack transports were built for service in World War II in at least fifteen classes. Salvage operations were undertaken immediately and divers from CHEROKEE made temporary patches which permitted pumping of 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. Click here for a larger version of this plate. time her tow line parted for the second time. 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. 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. World War II era hulls still laid up in the Maritime Administration's In such a helpless condition and with the heavy list, it was necessary to abandon both ships to the progressive flooding which finally caused them to sink. Director Joseph Pevney hired 25 Marines as extras. She then sailed to Tulagi, Solomon Islands, and Noumea, New Caledonia, to embark new landing craft, and returned to Saipan. 35. 1, War Damage Report No. Near Fine. Reduction gears were washed and steamed and all gear teeth were wiped out. War Film, 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. 6 and 7 holds. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win $50 in free books! It also caused the cabin and adjacent rooms under the bridge structure to collapse, apparently from the weight of plastic protection installed above them. 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. It was based on a popular novel of the same name, written by an officer who served on one during World War 2. Original title: Away All Boats. 32, Transports Torpedoed Off Fedela, 11-15 November 1942. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (APA24) TASKER H. BLISS (AP22) 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. In less than 30 seconds the fireroom flooded with oil and water to a level at least four feet above the floor plates, and within five minutes the stern of the ship had settled so that the deck beading aft was not more than three feet above the water. Flooding in No. 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. transports. beyond 100, it was decided that these amphibious warfare ships 28. types were converted to attack transports, taking the list of These could not be supported Seller Inventory # 128328. to transports and given hull numbers in the AP series. No information at all is available regarding BLISS, but from the close similarity in performance of the two ships it is apparent that their stability characteristics were about the same. 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]. 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). Post-Production Film Scripts, 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 USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby -class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II . 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