Aug 19, 2015 the sinking of uss macon zrs5, a lighterthanair rigid airship, resulted in few deaths but its loss ended the navys quest to use airships as longrange scouts for the fleet. In service for less than two years, in 1935 the macon was damaged in a storm and lost off californias big sur coast. Uss boston cag1 and uss macon ca2 picture history this picture was taken by ted parker about 0700 hours in naples, italy while on a launch heading out for a. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Official navy cruiser ship photo 5x7 ca2 uss macon ebay. Uss new orleans cl32, uss astoria cl34, uss minneapolis. Uss macon ca 2 of the us navy american heavy cruiser. Uss northampton cl26, uss chester cl27, uss louisville cl28, uss chicago cl29, uss houston cl30, uss augusta cl31 new orleans class. I would love to know if anyone out there knew my father. Commissioned only days before the official end of the second world war, she served the better part of the next four years as a test ship for the operational development force, receiving experimental equipment in the philadelphia naval shipyard, a duty she was to continue intermittently throughout her career. Uss macon ca2, a baltimore class heavy cruiser of the united states navy was laid down on 14 june 1943 by the new york shipbuilding corp. Uss macon ca2 was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser of the united states navy. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists.
See more ideas about wasp, aircraft carrier and tall ships. Nov 20, 2017 uss macon ca2 during a rare navy visit to cleveland, ohio in 1959. Uss general alexander m patch, troop ship that took me to. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. It was commissioned with captain edward pare in command on august 26th, 1945. Uss macon ca2 during a rare navy visit to cleveland, ohio in. At least 140 cruisers are known to have contained asbestos and were in active combat during world war i, world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war and the cold war. Here you can view all our merchandise for the following ships. Uss macon has been the name of more than one united states navy ship or airship, and may refer to. Uss macon ca2 participated in operation inland seas, a united states navy operation to celebrate the completion of the saint lawrence seaway in 1959. Uss macon ca 2 of the us navy american heavy cruiser of.
Uss macon ca 2 baltimoreclass heavy cruiser military patch constitution moderation justice wisdom size. Find people you served with from mardet uss macon ca 2. Uss macon ca 2 decommissioned uss macon was a baltimore class heavy cruiser and the first seagoing ship in the navy to bear the name of the city in georgia. By the end of 1959 macon had conducted six midshipmen summer cruises and had spent the fall and winter season of every year with the 6th fleet. Uss macon zrs5, an airship commissioned in 1933 and destroyed in a crash in 1935 uss macon pf96, a planned patrol frigate cancelled in 1943 uss macon ca2 a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser commissioned in 1945 and struck in 1969. Macon ca 2 captain lowranee entered the naval academy from catawba, n. Uss helena ca 75, uss bremerton ca, uss fall river ca 1, uss macon ca 2, uss toledo ca 3. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss macon ca 2 cruise book after world war ii. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss macon cruise book after world war ii. Oval 1950s style of us navy ships patch who made these. Decommissioned on march 10, 1961, and stricken from the navy list on november 1, 1969. These ships can perform different tasks in battle, making them highly utilized and versatile during wartime. He lettered in baseball and basketball and graduated in 1930.
We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy cruiser ca 2 uss macon embroidered hat. One earlier vessel pf 96 was assigned the name macon, however, the ship was never built. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Uss macon ca 2, philadelphia, 1946 the macon was laid down in june 1943, launched on 15 october 1944 and commissioned on 26 august 1945, after the end of the fighting in the pacific. Product description all text on custom orders will be embroidered in all capital letters. With as many as 350 passengers on an average cruiser ship at a time, there were potentially thousands of crew members exposed to asbestos.
Uss oakland cl95, uss reno cl96, uss flint cl97, uss tucson cl98 fargo class. Militarybest is expanding its line of mens and womens apparel with this quality u. The uss macon and uss akron were called rigid airships because they were made of these rigid structures. Uss macon ca2 19451961 mesothelioma resource online. Jul 23, 2017 oval 1950s style of us navy ships patch who made these. Uss macon ca2 participated in operation inland seas or sea which was a united states navy operation to celebrate the completion of the saint lawrence seaway in 1959. Clement high school of somerville, charlie served honorably for the us navy on the uss macon ca 2. Ww ii cruiser uss portland blasts mindoro philippines vintage us navy photo. Exploring the wreck of uss macon, the navys last flying. Bowden, wife of the mayor of macon, ga and commissioned 26 august 1945 at philadelphia, capt. Charles kemp graham, 80, former tewksbury resident patch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Uss mason, ddg burke class guided missile destroyer ddg67. Macon ca 2 naval cruise book, class of 1957, page 11 of 152.
Uss macon ca 2 participated in operation inland seas, a united states navy operation to celebrate the completion of the saint lawrence seaway in 1959. To order this or any other model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. He assumed command of the uss macon ca 2 november, 1956. Nattc millington us navy patch uss marines naval air technical training center. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat.
Wwii navy shoulder sleeve insignia the veterans collection. Uss macon ca 2 commissioned august 26 1945 decommissioned april 12 1950 recommissioned october 16 1950 decommissioned march 10 1961 struck from naval register november 1 1969 sold july 5 1973 to union minerals and alloys corporation, new york city for scrap naval covers. Uss macon ca2 patch rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Uss macon ca2 19451961 the uss macon was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser first launched on october 15th, 1944.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. I know he was briefly on the macon ca2, north hamton ca26, and the des moines ca4. Rare cruise books like this sell for a hundred dollars or more when buying the actual hard copy if you can. Marine corps mardet uss macon ca2 usmc veteran locator. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Apr 27, 2017 baltimore class heavy cruiser uss saint paul ca 73 in service 1945 to 1971 gemsco fighting saints 18 battle stars. Uss pensacola cl24, uss salt lake city cl25 northampton class. Us navy ca2 uss macon a baltimore class heavy cruiser ship military patch constitution moderation justice wisdom.
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss macon ca 2. However, the asbestos used in pipes and insulating materials made for dangerous conditions for those on board. Us navy ca 2 uss macon a baltimore class heavy cruiser ship military patch constitution moderation justice wisdom. The commanding officer of the minesweeper, uss zeal am1 seeking to determine if such a patch was authorized for wear, sent a letter to navy brass. The name of the ship will appear on the decal, this is just a sample. Uss macon ca2, heavy cruiser ca baltimore class north.
Uss boston cag1 and uss macon ca 2 picture history this picture was taken by ted parker about 0700 hours in naples, italy while on a launch heading out for a tour of the isle of capri above. I have seen this style of patch from a couple of different us navy ships that were made it this same exact pattern and was just wondering if anyone had any insight as to when these were made andor worn. The crew is taking ad vantage of this respite between the exercises. By the end of 1959 macon had conducted six midshipmen summer cruises and had spent the fall and winter season of almost every year with the 6th fleet. The chief of naval personnel responded on june 24, 1943 that the patch was not permitted for wear. Macon ca 2 naval cruise book, class of 1957, page 11. From 1946 through 1950, the macon served as a test ship for the operational development force.
Uss macon ca2 baltimoreclass heavy cruiser military patch constitution moderation justice wisdom size. My father, anthony molinari, served some time on the canberra sometime between 5461. Feb 16, 2012 uss general alexander m patch, troop ship that took me to bremerhaven, germany from brooklyn army depot, new york. Nattc millington us navy patch uss marines naval air technical training. Uss macon zrs 5 was a rigid airship built and operated by the united states navy for scouting and served as a flying aircraft carrier, designed to carry biplane parasite aircraft, five singleseat curtiss f9c sparrowhawk for scouting or twoseat fleet n2y1 for training. Uss macon ca 2 naval ship photo print, usn navyhistorica photograph. Usn cruisers ca cl clg cc cg cgn page 3 garth thompson. Uss macon ca2, a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser of the united states navy was laid down on 14 june 1943 by the new york shipbuilding corp.
I know he was briefly on the macon ca 2, north hamton ca 26, and the des moines ca 4. Baltimore class heavy cruiser uss saint paul ca73 in service 1945 to 1971 gemsco fighting saints 18 battle stars. Uss macon ca 2 a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser commissioned in 1945 and struck in 1969 this article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. Strength heavy cruiser type surface vessels existingdisbanded decommissioned. Cruisers play an integral role in wartime operations, but their construction with asbestos materials posed threats to those on board. Ca2 please click on picture to view model full size. Uss macon ca 2 19451961 the uss macon was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser first launched on october 15th, 1944. Uss mahan, ddg burke class guided missile destroyer ddg67.
The uss macon and her sister ship the uss akron were designed and constructed by goodyearzeppelin corporation. Uss macon ca 2, a baltimore class heavy cruiser of the united states navy was laid down on 14 june 1943 by the new york shipbuilding corp. Uss macon ca 2 participated in operation inland seas or sea which was a united states navy operation to celebrate the completion of the saint lawrence seaway in 1959. She received over 30000 visitors during her time there. Uss macon ca 2 1945 1950 memory cruise book log cd.
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