Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Media in category uss amphion ar the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Amphion ar , at anchor in caribbean waters, circa 1960. Us navy ship baseball caphat uss jason ar 8 repair ship usn. In 1978, the vulcan became the first us navy ship on which women were deployed with the exception of nurses on hospital ships. Uss brough de148 was an edsall class destroyer escort, the first united states navy ship so named. Uss cadmus ar 14 of the us navy american repair ship of. The patch was an unofficial ships patch which represented one of our crews favorite activities on liberty chasing the ladies fondly referred to as hogs. This awesome sign saying uss amphion ar street sign is the perfect. Details about uss amphion ar , us naval ship, usn navy photo print. Uss amphion ar quin rosamilia march 31, 2017 at 7. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer. Voir plus didees sur le theme us navy, grades militaires et forces speciales francaises.
The story you told of the sailors death,rattled me i was aboard the amphion then 6567. Uss simon lake as33 patch us navy submarines, morale patch, navy ships. Tin can sailors shipmate registry click on the ships name to see who has logged in. Previously the german passenger liner koln built 1899 and the u.
Northrop f5 tiger ii made in usa mens premium tshirt. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss amphion ar. The ship was under the control of the united states shipping board ussb that allocated commercial type ships to military or. This ship was named for lieutenant junior grade david atkins brough 15 june 1914 1942, a naval aviator who was awarded the air medal posthumously for his actions during the battles of kiska. Renamed chah bahar to honor an iranian port on the gulf of oman, the ship was first commanded in iranian service by lt. Reproductions, 195460, militaria, collectibles picclick. Navy cap and shirts ships list below is a partial list of ships the we have available for u. Oct 14, 2014 uss amphion ar moored pierside at the army piers norfolk international terminal, norfolk, va. Many ships patches were designed onboard and then produced by a local embroidery shop, often overseas.
This article incorporates text from the public domain dictionary of american. Uss amphion ar of the us navy american repair ship. This cap is available in a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile styling and are fully customizable. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Patches the national association of destroyer veterans. The navy e ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons. As one gets older his appreciation for the ship and the navy experience gets stronger. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection.
This great ship was part of the us navy as a repair ship. Uss amphion ar , was commissioned in 1946, she decommissioned in 1971 and was sold to iran as chah bahar. Shop uss amphion ar ships insignia coffee mug created by biker74flh. Uss amphion ar personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Us navy and coast guard gifts professionally printed, engraved and quickly shipped to you. Uss amphion ar underway off hampton roads, virginia, on 7 november 1969. Navy auxiliary ships naval ships containing asbestos exposure. Navy surface auxillary and service ship arx, asx, atx.
Uss thor cable repair ships arc4 military patch size. Bodies of missing navy sailors found on damaged ship patch. Uss amphion ar custom ship cap, uss cadmus ar14 custom ship. Navy photograph in good condition with slight creasesfolds four stampings on back two released and ar516958 u. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Where he had tremendous responsibility and lived with his closest shipmates. Brough was built by the consolidated steel corporation of orange, texas. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Note the extra enclosed level added above the bridge in both ships.
Uss amphion ar under way, date and location unknown. Supporting combat ships and other naval operations auxiliary ships play a vital role. She was interned in the united states when world war i began. Uss amphion ar , ship cancellation commemorating navy day, 27 oct 1960. Uss rankin aka 103lka103 was a tolland class attack cargo ship named after rankin county, mississippi. Uss amphion ar , us naval ship, usn navy photo print ebay. Koln had been interned in boston on the outbreak of war in europe and confiscated in april 1917 when the united states entered the war.
Uss amphion ships insignia coffee mug a ship of many means showing the busy octopus. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The made in the usa caps are made of a woolacrylic blend. Go search todays deals best sellers customer service. We had a couple of large picture albums on the boat, hog log i and hog. This article incorporates text from the public domain dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Us navy ship baseball caphat uss jason ar8 repair ship usn new petty o. The first uss amphion was a former german passenger liner ss koln for norddeutscher lloyd from 18991917. Uss amphion ar , us naval ship, usn navy photo print. Uss amphion ar custom ship cap, uss cadmus ar14 custom ship cap, uss dionysus ar21 custom ship cap, uss klondike ar22 custom ship cap, uss markab ar23 custom ship cap, uss grand. Uss rankin aka103 encyclopedia article citizendium. Uss cadmus ar14 underway between around 1958 and 1965. Uss amphion, a 7409 gross ton transport, was built in 1899 at geestemunde.
The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Uss amphion ar probably from the 1950s, unusedinquire. Big us navy uss jason ar8 solid brass ships plaque. Uss vulcan was the lead ship of the vulcan class of repair ships. Shop top fashion brands military at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Tin can sailors shipmate registry the national association. Navy vessel to be named amphion, she was not commissioned until january 1946, five months after the end of the war. The second amphion ar was laid down on 20 september 1944 at tampa, fla. The navy e ribbon denotes permanent duty on ships or in squadrons that won. Uss amphion ar was the lead ship of her class of repair ship built for the united states navy during world war ii. This ship was named for lieutenant junior grade david atkins brough 15 june 1914 1942, a naval aviator who was awarded the air medal posthumously for his actions during the battles of kiska and attu.
Today the items displayed on these pages are like items in a museum. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. On september 30, 1991, the vulcan was decommissioned after more than 50 years of service. Uss amphion ar personalized canvas ship photo 3 print navy. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Uss amphion ar 1954 cruise book great naval images llc on. She has lost her 40mm twin mounts but still has both 538 guns. Uss amphion ar street sign repair ship navy ship veteran sailor description. Navy photograph in good condition with slight creasesfolds four stampings on back two released and ar 516958 u. Uss amphion ar, ship cancellation commemorating navy day, 27 oct 1960. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Big us navy uss jason ar 8 solid brass ships plaque. Uss rigel ar11, uss briareus ar12, uss amphion ar, uss cadmus.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Like all akas, rankin was designed to transport military cargo and landing craft, and use the latter to land weapons, supplies, soldiers and marines on enemy shores during amphibious operations. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing theuss amphion ar cruise book during this time of peace. We offer personalized engraving and printed text along with your choice of mat colors. Uss vulcan ar 5 decommissioned uss vulcan was the lead ship of the vulcan class of repair ships.
Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing the uss amphion ar cruise book during this time of peace. She was the 103rd of 114 ships eventually built for this purpose. Many ships patches were designed onboard and then produced by a local. Navy auxiliary ships we can make you a cap or garment for any of these vessels auxiliary ships ad destroyer tender ad1 dixie ex auxiliary cruiser ad2 melville ad3 dobbin. Here you can find merchandise for the following ships. Uss amphion ar, was commissioned in 1946, she decommissioned in 1971 and was sold to iran as chah bahar. The following is a list naval auxillary ships containing asbestos. High speed transport ar uss vulcan ar 5 custom ship cap, uss ajax ar 6 custom ship cap, uss hector ar 7 custom ship cap, uss jason ar 8 custom ship cap, uss delta ar 9 custom ship cap, uss briareus ar 12 custom ship cap, uss amphion ar custom ship cap, uss cadmus ar 14 custom ship cap, uss dionysus ar 21 custom ship cap, uss klondike ar 22. Uss amphion ar of the us navy american repair ship of. Destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, cargo, tugs, river boats, subs. United states navy ar uss amphion auxiliary repair tender patch.
Army transport amphion 19171919 uss amphion, a 7409 gross ton transport, was built in 1899 at geestemunde, germany, as the civilian passenger liner koln. Us navy aircraft navy aircraft carrier uss lexington air force patches navy day pin up ships ebay military. Uss amphion ar in guantanamo bay cuba and with prior owners name. Uss keystone state acs1 custom ship cap, uss gem state acs2. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Navy has many auxiliary ships in order to support combat ships. Navy ships are listed separately, after all other navy units. Sep 18, 2014 after six days aboard the uss vulcan, i was reassigned yet again. Navy auxilary, and service ships arx, asx, atx, avx, taxx and yxxx insignia, logo and patch. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever.
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