Uss canopus as 34 cruise book

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss. Ordering information, sample photos and a link to a 12 page pdf for closer examination of the quality of this publication is available by clicking here. Number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm 34 1945. In september of 1985 she was driven to ingalls shipyard in pascagoula mississippi where she received a stem to.

In june 1979, the uss canopus, as 34, relieved simon lake at the naval weapons station charleston, south carolina. The uss canopus was the largest remaining fleet unit present still afloat and as a repair ship used her extensive facilities to repair fleet units and support u. Uss canopus as 34 personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. The japanese aerial bombing attack in the manila bay area of the philippines december 29, 1941 and january 1, 1942 severely damaged the uss canopus as9 and almost all other u. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. The uss canopus as 34, a submarine tender that was part of the polaris missile program submarine squadron sixteen in the 1960s through the 1990s. Gerlachs photo was located in the uss canopus as34 cruise book from 1985, further confirming his rate as an torpedoman. Thanksgiving 1970 fire on the canopus by tom courtien, russ christie and john linville updated january, 2008. The uss canopus as 34, a simon lakeclass submarine tender, was commissioned on 4 nov 1965. In june 1979, the uss canopus, as34, relieved simon lake at the naval weapons station charleston, south carolina. My thoughts turn to her as she is taken apart, a once brave and vital lady, now lying in a heap dockside insert t tear and a sad face here.

The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. She was later sold for scrapping to able, uk, teeside, england. After commissioning canpous call charleston, sc home and supported the us submarines there for nine month before deploying to rota, spain. Canopus as34 launching, at ingalls shipbuilding corp. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Ghosts of canopus is a 196 page picturebook about the uss canopus as9 and her crew as prisoners of war of the japanese. The uss canopus as34, a submarine tender that was part of the polaris missile program submarine squadron sixteen in the 1960s through the 1990s. I worked with a lot of good people, and although some had been heroes, being a hero wasnt part of the job description. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection.

The uss somers, from 1959 to 1982 participated in 11 cruises. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Navy upon completion in july 1919 and commissioned as uss santa. You need to be a member of uss canopus as 34 to add comments.

The uss canopus as34 was a submarine tender primarily serving atlantic fleet nuclear powered ballistic missle submarines ssbn. We are offering this premium metal plaque measuring 3 inches in diameter and includes an acrylic stand, high quality quilted gift box, and up to three lines of engraved personalization. I was stationed on the canopus from 19661969 when it was stationed at rota spain. Uss canopus was the second simon lake class submarine tender. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Uss canopus as 34 is a tender of the simon lake class.

She lost six of her crew in the attack, with another six wounded. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. David chris gerlach us navy seal, operation desert storm. Display your navy pride for all to see with the personalized uss canopus as34 navy ship plaque.

Media in category uss canopus as 34 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. A group for all former members of the uss canopus as34 and as9 and those with interest. Her crew was used in the defense of bataan and corregidor. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Uss canopus as 9 was a submarine tender in the united states navy, named for the star canopus. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in vehicles. Uss canopus served her country for 28 years, 11 months and 3 days, until decommissioned on 7 oct 1994. Nov 26, 2015 view from the uss canopus as34 going through the panama canal in the spring of 1969. Our high quality canvas prints are water, color, and uv resistant and made to last for years. From 19791985 simon lake serviced submarines in kings bay georgia, where she also won two battle efficiency e awards. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Uss canopus as34 pieces of my heart are scattered among the pieces of her scrap. Discover uss canopus tshirt from vet shop, a custom product made just for you by teespring.

Canopus as 34 naval cruise book, class of 1975, page. Official homeport for crewmembers of the as 34 and as9. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. They are compiled by the officers and men of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution and customarily published by a local job printing firm. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. She was later scuttled off manila bay rather than face capture by the enemy. Official homeport for crewmembers of the as34 and as9. Tom had just sent some info on the 1970 muc to be placed on the web site so i asked him if he was also on board the key in 1970 when it was tied along side the uss canopus as34 in holy lock the night the canopus caught fire. Updated 02282020 please check to see if your info is up to date.

They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Canopus was launched in 1919 by new york shipbuilding company, camden, new jersey, as the passenger liner ss santa leonora for w. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Uss canopus as34 feb 02, 1965 uss canopus as 34 was a simon lakeclass submarine tender of the united states navy, operational f. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The table below contains the names of sailors who served. Decommissioned on november 30, 1994, and stricken from the navy list on may 3, 1995, the canopus spent the next years laid up in the national defense reserve fleet, james river, fort eustis, va. In march 1980, canopus got underway and made a liberty cruise to cape canaveral. This is a perfect gift for any old salt that once served on as34. Frames free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The uss canopus as 34 was a simon lakeclass submarine tender of the united states navy, operational from 1965 to 1994. You need to be a member of uss canopus as34 to add comments.

Canopus as 34 naval cruise book, class of 1975, page of 106 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Canopus was launched on february 12, 1965, at ingalls shipbuilding corporation in pascagoula, mississippi. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Uss canopus as34 was a simon lakeclass submarine tender of the united states navy. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Canopus as 34 naval cruise book, class of 1975, page 12. Uss canopus uss canopus as34 19651994 she will live. There are 1274 shipmates currently registered with the association.

Unexpected heroes the men of the uss canopus as9 and the ship the enemy couldnt sink. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Canopuss keel was laid on 2 march 1964 and she was launched on 12 february 1965, at ingalls shipbuilding corporation in pascagoula, mississippi. Prints are supplied either flat or over wood frame, with or without borders. Canopus was completed and deliveredto the navy in record breaking time on october 25, 1965. Uss canopus as 9 was a submarine tender in the united states navy, named for the star canopus canopus was launched in 1919 by new york shipbuilding company, camden, new jersey, as the passenger liner ss santa leonora for w. David gerlachs official military records show that he. The uss canopus as34, a simon lakeclass submarine tender, was commissioned on 4 nov 1965.

Grace and company, but taken over by the navy upon completion in july 1919 and placed in commission at that time as uss santa leonora. Uss canopus as34 feb 02, 1965 uss canopus as34 was a simon lakeclass submarine tender of the united states navy, operational f. Navy upon completion in july 1919 and commissioned as uss santa leonora. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss canopus as 34. Uss canopus as 34 was a simon lakeclass submarine tender of the united states navy, operational from 1965 to 1994. Uss canopus as 34 was a simon lake class submarine tender of the united states navy, operational from 1965 to 1994.

Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 517 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945. Call 8003002919 to speak with a military mesothelioma lawyer. Canopus s keel was laid on 2 march 1964 and she was launched on 12 february 1965, at ingalls shipbuilding corporation in pascagoula, mississippi. I dont doubt that it correctly described life and operations aboard submarines homeported in asia during the depression years of the thirties. For years, as part of the united states asiatic fleet, it and its brood of submarines, had shown the flag in china and throughout the pacific. Canopus as 34 naval cruise book, class of 1975, page 12 of 106 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The boats and their tender, uss canopus as34, spent their winters in cavite and olongapo and.

Official homeport for crewmembers of the as 34 and as 9. Uss simon lake as33 project gutenberg selfpublishing. This included provisioning of arms and food as long as she could. Unfortunately, a cruise book was not published for the 1960 cruise.