The name translates as "Black Warrior." Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. I was a QM on the Big T. 103%! USS Tuscaloosa (LST-1187), the ninth of the Newport-class tank landing ships of the United States Navy which replaced the traditional bow door-design tank landing ships (LSTs). Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37), 1934-1959 USS Tuscaloosa , a 9975-ton New Orleans class heavy cruiser, was built at Camden, New Jersey, and commissioned in August 1934. 332821 entries available online. What's up everyone; prince, kiki, dre, kakuma, Love what's going on hope everyone is doing good and staying safe. Search crew members | Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map. Commissioned in 1934, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in several European wartime operations. Search. The USS Wichita (CA-45) was a heavy cruiser built in 1935-37 and commissioned in 1939. Each page has been placed on a CD for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The hull has been painted with wartime camouflage. Tuscaloosa was commissioned into service. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.46.179.115 17:07, 21 December 2009 (UTC) USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) was a New Orleans class heavy cruiser that served alongside the British Home Fleet on the Russian convoys, took part in Operation Torch, the D-Day landings and Operation Dragoon then swapped to the Pacific for the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. These records include detailed muster rolls listing all personnel assigned to ships, stations, and activities for the U.S. Navy, 1939-1949, as well as reports of changes for sailors transferred to other ships or locations, and those discharged, deserted, hospitalized, missing, or dead. 1988 – 1990 Try the Ship's Store. USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) was a New Orleans-class cruiser of the U.S. Navy. Before the entry of the U.S. into World War II, Wichita performed a "show the flag" mission to South America and performed numerous neutrality patrols. As we make our final turn into the port, we see our target, the USS Tuscaloosa, LST 1187, anchored out, awaiting our arrival. Creator/User: United States Denomination: CA 37 – U.S.S. USS WICHITA. Displacement: 9,975 tons Speed: 32,7 knots Length: 179,27 m Beam: 18,82 m Draught: 7,16 m. Back to the Allied warships menu. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. For other ships with the same name, see USS Tuscaloosa. USS TUSCALOOSA (CA-37) Crew Links. Tuscaloosa Class: New Orleans-class heavy cruiser. I'm looking for the 'Liks (Schoelfeild, Prince, KiKi, Yancey, Corey, and can't forget Kokuma) it's been some years my brothers I hope yall straight. Move USS Tuscaloosa (LST-1187) to Battleship Memorial Park. Keep in touch,,,MSC Glen Bruner, What's up to the best crew ! The USS NORTH CAROLINA had a crew of 2,300 men. The New Orleans-class cruisers were the last U.S. cruisers built to the specifications and standards of the Washi… However, the asbestos used in pipes and insulating materials made for dangerous conditions for those on board. This section includes over 21.000 Allied Warships and over 11.000 Allied Commanders of WWII, from the US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, The Polish Navy and others. USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) was a New Orleans-class cruiser of the U.S. Navy. Find your Shipmates on Navy.TogetherWeServed.com JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
USS TUSCALOOSA LST 1187. ms fernandez ms cunnanan. In early 1945, she transferred to the Pacific and assisted in shore bombardment of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.She earned 7 battle stars for her service in World War II. Photo courtesy of the United States Navy, Naval Historical Center. USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37), 1934-1959. Click here for a list of Tuscaloosa's Commanding Officers and awards. Its top speed was nearly 33 knots per hour, or just over 37.5 miles per hour. any of s2 div out there? Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? I keep in touch with Kelly Mraz and been looking for QMC Fisher. The name translates as "Black Warrior." Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 She was laid down on 3 September 1931 at Camden, New Jersey, by the New York Shipbuilding Co., launched on 15 November 1933, sponsored by Mrs. Jeanette McCann, the wife of Lieutenant Thomas L. McCann and the niece of William Bacon Oliver, the Representative of Alabama's 6th congressional district).