In the early 1940s, as the Navy expanded in response to the Another two transports sunk in 1942, George F. Elliot and Leedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. The cast and crew boarded in St. Thomas and filmed aboard the USS Randall (renamed the "Belinda" in this movie). 41, USS O'Brien DD415 War Damage Report No. Calculations made by the Bureau of Ships on the basis of information supplied with reference (j) brought out a very interesting set of conditions which resulted in the ELECTRA's initial stability being about one foot greater after damage than before. Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! navsource.org Attack Transport (APA) Amphibious Transport (LPA), Index, The National Archives: Heroes and Villains, http://www.navweaps.com/index_oob/OOB_WWII_Pacific/OOB_WWII_Midway.htm, http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/Aleutians/USN-CN-Aleutians-3.html#page22, Joseph Hewes (APA22), Edward Rutledge (APA24), Hugh L. Scott (AP43), Tasker H. Bliss (AP42) & Electra (AKA4) - War Damage Report No. Learn more Take a stab at guessing and be entered to win a $50 Biblio gift certificate! 3 hold (cargo loading (reference (j)) shown on plate V). Her beach party also suffered from enemy action; all of the party's officers were lost. Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. US$ 55.00 Near Fine. The explosions wrecked all starboard Welin Davits and blew one cross beam up onto the sun deck. This page provides the hull numbers of all U.S. Navy attack All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. (b) C.O. The drafts shown on plate V are estimates made on the basis of reports available, and on calculations made by the Bureau. Near Fine. 27. The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented The state of the wing tanks at the time of the damage is not known, but even a small amount of flooding in these tanks would cause a considerable heeling moment and would contribute materially to the list. By 1969, when the surviving attack transports were redesignated 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). Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. However, by the end of that decade, it was clear that boats Neither could the fire on BLISS be fought without power. 1 and No. Beginning work with the main engines all machinery was dismantled and overhauled completely. Don't let a few small mistakes erode the value of your growing book collection. The ship was ordered abandoned over the port (high) side. Her material condition was not reported. Whip and vibration were apparent throughout the ship. 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. This door should be kept closed and dogged at all times except when actually in use. 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 Commanding Officer attempted to slip the anchor chain and back the ship onto the beach, but the excessive trim by the bow placed the forecastle under water and backing the engines did no good as the propeller was out of water. APA numbers to 247, though fourteen ships (APAs 181-186 and APAs There were 11 large holes and numerous smaller ones in the port side. 17. Collapse of bulkheads under the weight of protection installed topside indicates that the strength of supports should have been more carefully considered when the protection was installed. 48, USS Canberra CA70 War Damage Report No. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. Parts from the No. Another two transports sunk in 1942, USSGeorge F. Elliott and USSLeedstown, were also configured as attack transports but did not survive to be reclassified as such. Boatswain's Mate 1st Class William D. Maroney took charge and was later awarded the Silver Star for his "extraordinary leadership and gallantry" in carrying out his duties under Japanese fire from 19 to 27 February 1945. Fires were started by the hits and could not be controlled as there were no means available for fighting them. 2 deep tanks were open for ventilation, the water immediately flooded up into No. The first torpedo caused heavy black smoke to pour out of the stack, and steam was observed escaping from the engine room hatch. Biblio is a registered trademark of Biblio, Inc. Help Support Independent Used Book Stores. Unlike standard troopships often drafted from the merchant fleet that rely on either a quay or tenders, attack transports carry their own fleet of landing craft, such as the landing craft, vehicle, personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat. All pumps were started but water continued to rise and the ship continued to settle by the bow. by attack transports in the numbers required, and new categories She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type and named after Pickaway County, Ohio . "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. 47, USS Enterprise CV6 War History 1941 - 1945, USS Franklin CV-13 War Damage Report No. The APA/LPA designation may, therefore, now be The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 23. 16, USS Liscome Bay CVE56 War Damage Report No. The last use was for the final WW2 Battle of Okinawa. Navy Department, JOSEPH HEWES (APA22) by a torpedo on the starboard side in way of No. (1) At a draft of 30 feet and with an assumed permeability of .85 at the ends and .90 amidships, these ships had a three-compartment standard to the main deck at the quarterpoints and a four-compartment standard amidships without approaching the main deck. 2 hold near the forward bulkhead and about 10 to 15 feet below the waterline. These could not be supported All insulation was coated with air-drying insulating varnish. The ability of ELECTRA to survive a hit amidships, followed by such extensive flooding, speaks well for the C2 type of hull, but it must be remembered that her survival was, to a great extent, due to the energetic efforts of the escorting ships. Flooding directly due to the hits was apparently limited to the immediate vicinity of the machinery spaces as one officer reported that about 20 minutes after the torpedoing no water could be seen in holds 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8 as viewed. The story of a U.S. naval ship and its crew in the Pacific, 1943-1945. World War II. It is possible that some list would have resulted anyway because of the division of the refrigeration spaces previously mentioned and because of loss of initial stability. If you are using a screen reader and having problems using our website, please call, Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the 1956 film), Film Scripts | War Film | World War II | Post-Production Film Scripts. 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. Convert Currency, US$ 70.00 USS Pierce (APA-50) was an Ormsby -class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II . The holes in the port tank were considerably larger than those in the starboard tank and apparently the rapid flooding of this tank, combined with a probable immediate, though temporary, loss of stability (see paragraph 36), caused the ship to heel to port, and then to come to an even keel as the holds and starboard tanks flooded. 19. 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 . TASKER H. BLISS (AP22) (j) C.O. These wing tanks have a capacity of about 315 tons each for the fuel oil tanks and 136 tons each for the fresh water tanks. Preliminary Design Section 1 fireroom and the other hit between the engine room and No. Yellow untitled wrappers, script on white stock. References: At 0643 the main engines were started with a fresh water pressure of 8 pounds. All U.S. Navy Attack Transports (APA) in commission during WWII listed by class; with descriptions and links to individual ship pages. Bureau of Ships (2) Both had low initial stability. It appears that this was actually installed before the ship was torpedoed. When the explosion occurred, all circuit breakers for pumps in operation were blown open and lubricating oil and fresh water pressures were lost, which caused the main engines to be stopped. 3 hold and on 12 December 1942 this large patch was placed over the side and secured in place with hogging lines, (see photo No. The actual reclassification of these ships was not implemented until February 1943, by which time two ships that had APA numbers assigned (USSJoseph Hewes and USSEdward Rutledge) had been lost. commissioned service. The last of these were decommissioned in At this time the list was apparently about 20 to starboard and the main deck was about 10 feet from the water. All power, lighting and communication went out with the first hit and no auxiliary lighting was available, resulting in complete darkness. 2 hold and No. 52, USS Lexington CV2 War Damage Report No. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captai. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks & ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. No collapsing of bulkheads, such as was reported by HUGH L. SCOTT, was noted on the BLISS. 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. been lost. Switchboards, starting panels, switches, main engine turning controls, power cables, lights and wiring were completely checked, overhauled, tested and placed in operation. The present policy of the Bureau in this matter for new conversions is to blank off the shaft alley at the engine room with bolted plates where there is other access to the shaft alley and where there is no machinery in the shaft alley. 15. APA-1 through APA-99: Right Column -- hyperwar, APD -- High Speed Transports, and LPR -- Amphibious Transports, Small. This can readily be the margin which saves or loses the ship. 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. Synopsis: The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. 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. 32, Transports Torpedoed Off Fedela, 11-15 November 1942. Reconditioning the engine room proved to be a major job. 2 hold filling No. 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 No. There have been other cases which pointed out the danger of extending flooding through shaft alley doors, (see Bureau of Ships War Damage Report No. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. She then slowly turned over to starboard, the stern coming up and the bow going down until the keel was practically level with the water. and 78-101) then in commission or under construction. Sump tanks were pumped, refilled with fresh water, pumped and wiped dry. The refrigeration spaces probably flooded all the way across in a short time and nearly all of the final list thus is attributable to the flooding of wing tanks. Pelcula basada en la novela del soldado estadounidense Kenneth M. Dodson que sirvi en un buque "transporte de ataque" durante la IIGM; en la escritura de la novela cont con la ayuda del poeta Carl . Post-production International Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1956 film. The Commanding Officer of SCOTT recommended that use of "concrete" (plastic) protection for bridge structures be discontinued. About two minutes later electric power was restored and lubricating oil pumps started. All machinery, switchboards, panels, lines and bulkheads were then wiped dry with rags. (APA) was created and new numbers were assigned to fifty-eight APs (AP The reported setting of a fire by the first hit on SCOTT and extinguishing of this fire by the second hit is difficult to explain, particularly in view of the immediate and extensive fire on BLISS. At 0030, the BLISS was observed from shore to be burning fiercely from stem to stern and ammunition was exploding every few seconds. 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The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22 Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1956. From U.S.A. to Germany assigned (Joseph Hewes and Edward Rutledge) had 29, USS San Francisco CA38 War Damage Report No. Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible. 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. Depending on class they were armed with one or two 5-inch guns and a variety of 40 mm and 20 mm anti-aircraft weapons. The ship returned to the United States under her own power for final repairs. The last of these were decommissioned in 1980 and sold abroad, leaving only a few thoroughly obsolete World War II era hulls still laid up in the Maritime Administration's reserve fleet. Review these tips to help preserve the beauty of your books! 1980 and sold abroad, leaving only a few throughly obsolete The ship sank at about 2032, 11 November, 1942. (f) C.O. The anchor chain was slipped and the ship was allowed to drift toward the beach with the wind and tide. [Book #128328], See all items in: She next headed for San Francisco to embark troops of the U.S. 86th Infantry Division, transporting them to Batangas, Luzon, via Eniwetok and Ulithi. In addition, as part 31. 29. (a) CTF 34 Material report 00243, 27 November 1942. [16], On this occasion, Japan sent the cruiser The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. 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This was largely due to the fact that the density of the cargo was high and the hold was therefore practically open. 33. No. As will be noted on plates III and IV, both of these ships have deep wing fuel oil tanks abreast the boiler rooms and fresh water tanks abreast the engine room. Sanborn (APA-193) was laid down on 10 March 1944 under Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 661); launched on 19 August 1944 by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Corp., Vancouver, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. Eric Johnson; acquired by the Navy and commissioned on 3 October 1944. 26, USS Saratoga CV3 War Damage Report No. Carrying 232 casualties, Sanborn sailed for the Marianas on 28 February. No fires were started by the torpedo; or, if any had been started, they were immediately put out by the flooding. The system followed in restoring these motors and generators was to remove them to the topside where they were boiled for 24 hours with a complete change of water every eight hours, and were then baked in portable ammunition lockers, which had been converted into bake ovens, until clear readings were obtained with a megger. AWAY ALL BOATS (1956) [WW2] Made during the Cold War. until February 1943, by which time two ships that had APA numbers 6 hold, resulting in complete darkness. Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 APA -- Attack Transports Click on "APA-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). reserve fleet. RAVEN - Serial 002 - of 17 November 1942. 6 cargo hold. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win $50 in free books! 14. Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 Away All Boats (Domestic Post-production script for the 1956 film), Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, 1956. The story of USS 'Belinda', Attack Transport PA22, launched late 1943 with regular-navy captain Hawks and ex-merchant captain MacDougall as boat commander. Despite personal friction, the two have plenty to deal with as the only experienced officers on board during the "shakedown." 6. 54, USS Capella AK13 & USS Alhena AKA9 War Damage Report No. Almost laughable incompetence gradually improves, but the crew remains far from perfect when the ship sees action, landing troops on enemy beachheadsand with few anticipating the challenges in store at Okinawa. Actually, the net result was such that ELECTRA was in a rather dangerous condition where the slightest error in the handling of the ship might have resulted in her loss. Away All Boats (International Post-production script for the 1956 film) by Joseph Pevney (director); Kenneth M. Dodson, Ted Sherdeman (screenwriters); Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Richard Boone,. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. APA-100 through APA-249: To the best of our knowledge, the pictures provided in the 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. Seller Inventory # 128328. really constituted a separate category of warship from conventional The ship appeared to lift and then immediately listed about 30 to starboard and began to settle aft. We are members of ABAA and ILAB, and specialize in First Editions of Modern Literature, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Music, Photography, Art, and Cinema. 35. 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