The uss oakland is expected to be completed in 2018. Uss potomac oakland 2020 all you need to know before you. The future uss oakland will be the third naval ship to bear. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Uss oakland, first of a class of four 6,000ton light cruisers built at san francisco, california, was commissioned in midjuly 1943. The maine blew up under mysterious circumstances while in cuba, and this was used as a casus belli for the spanishamerican war beginning in 1898. Uss oakland cl 95, was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, the first of a group of four sometimes referred to as the oakland class. Uss oakland cl 95 of the us navy american antiaircraft. Aboard uss oakland cl95 showing japanese planes shot. The early ships of this class were built with 8 5 in 38 cal turrets, but the two waist turrets were eliminated in favor of 40 mm guns to save weight and allow for more light aa gun protection. It was stolen for scrap in 2011 1, 2, but fortunately recovered. Uss oakland lcs24 will be an independenceclass littoral combat ship of the united states navy. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss oakland cl 95. She will be the third ship to be named oakland oakland was built by austal usa in mobile, alabama.
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The maine blew up under mysterious circumstances while in cuba, and this was used as a casus belli for the spanishamerican war beginning in 1898 the port was first placed near lake merritt, where it sat for many years. Dn is een website waar men uitstekende modellen kan downloaden tegen betaling. She was laid down by bethlehem shipbuilding corporation, san francisco, california on 15 july 1940. The ship will be named to honor the longstanding history its namesake city has had with the navy. Uss potomac oakland tickets, schedule, seating chart. Navy light cruiser uss oakland cl95 in san francisco bay, california, with the san francisco waterfront in the background, 2 august 1943. Uss oakland amerykanski lekki krazownik przeciwlotniczy klasy atlanta z ii wojny swiatowej. The 5 latest products from modelik added to our search engine.
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Aboard uss oakland cl 95 showing japanese planes shot down off saipan, 02221944 full. Reclassified claa 95 in march 1949, the uss oakland was decommissioned on july 17, 1949. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Lcs24 uss oakland, independence class littoral combat ship, us navy history and characteristics. The uss essex was converted from the snag boat, the new era by eads shipyard at carondolet, illinois. The restored 165foot vessel, a national historic landmark, is a memorial to fdr and his accomplishments. The uss maine torpedo port is a large, metal port from the uss maine. The ship is painted in peacetime haze grey, with small hull numbers on her bow. Port bow low aerial view, taken from about the height of oaklands foremast yardarm. A major west coast port city, oakland is the largest city in the east bay region of the san francisco bay area, the third largest city overall in the san francisco bay area, the eighth most populated city in california, and the 45th most populated city in the united states. It was scrapped in 1959, but the mainmast and nameplate were salvaged and presented to the city in 1965. Following nearly a decade in the pacific reserve fleet, she was stricken. A ceremonial laying of the keel was held at the austal usa shipyards in mobile on 20 july 2018. Jsc 012 uss north carlolina, battleship old version 7,80.
Uss oakland general notes before beginning construction of the model, familiarize yourself with the assembly drawings and construction symbols on the parts sheets. The super firing 5 twin mounts were all lowered to improve stability and reduce weight. Uss oakland cl 95 was the first in the second group of atlanta light cruisers to enter service, and supported carrier raids, fought at the battle of leyte gulf, and supported the final attacks on the japanese home islands. Uss oakland cl 95 firing on japanese planes in december 1943. Uss oakland lcs24 independence class littoral combat ship. Uss oakland amerykanski krazownik przeciwlotniczy z ii w. The uss juneau cl119 class cruisers were the 3rd group of uss atlanta cl51 class light cruisers. View all restaurants near uss potomac on tripadvisor. The nrg also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the journal and the former ships in scale and model ship builder magazines. Navy light cruiser uss oakland cl 95 in san francisco bay, california usa, with the san francisco waterfront in the background, 2 august 1943. And plans for the uss oakland claa95, reno claa96, flint cl. Modelik 201025 wagonchlodnia kpev roku 1902 modelik 201026 wagoncysterna z 1901 roku modelik 201027 pzkpfw v panther ausf g modelik 201028 tramwaj 102na modelik 201029 uss oklahoma modelik 201030 mercuryatlas ma6 modelik 201031 mercuryredstone mr3 modelik 201032 mitsubishi a6m2 zerosen. There are no related products covering the light cruiser atlantaclass in 1.
Due to war experiences with the atlanta and oakland groups the bridge structure was redesigned to improve overhead visibility and firing arcs for the light aa. Battleship giulio cesare modelik plans 7b plan battleship giuseppe garibaldi modelik. Number of paper sheets with parts to cut out, size of the kit. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Here is a fine example of what can happen from a gentleman seeking information about a. The oakland was launched on 23 october 1942 and commissioned on 17 july 1943. The oakland was a late war atlanta class cruiser, often referred to as antiaircraft cruisers claa because of their dedicated anti air armament.
Aug 19, 2015 the uss oakland is expected to be completed in 2018. Uss potomac oakland 2020 all you need to know before. The only way that i find out information about uss oakland and my former shipmates is through their children, their friends or from friends of the internet and i thank all of them. Arguably, the ugly duckling of the mississippi river, but what an ugly duckling, she was considered one of the most powerful vessels on the mississippi. Uss oakland cl 95, was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, the first of a group of four sometimes referred to as the oaklandclass. We recommend booking uss potomac tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Cardboard toys, science fiction, paper train, free paper models, papercraft download. Here is a fine example of what can happen from a gentleman seeking information about a little organ and our first chaplain, lt. Uss oakland was the lead ship of the oakland class of light cruisers similar to those of the atlanta class and the second ship in the navy named after the city in california. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Oakland was built by austal usa in mobile, alabama. Find uss potomac venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. It launched in 1942 and was part of the us navy until 1949, and earned 9 battle stars. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. After shakedown and training off the west coast, she arrived in the pacific war zone in time to escort the fast carriers during the november 1943 invasion of the gilbert islands and subsequent raids into the.
Aboard uss oakland cl95 showing japanese planes shot down. Aurelia henry reinhardt, president of mills college, oakland, california. Nov 15, 2014 aboard uss oakland cl 95 showing japanese planes shot down off saipan, 02221944 full. The port was first placed near lake merritt, where it sat for many years. The nrg also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the journal and the former ships in. The vessel launched on 21 july 2019 from austal usa in mobile, alabama. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Affectionately dubbed the floating white house by the press, franklin delano roosevelts presidential yacht is one of the few floating museums in the country. Usn 1045596 uss oakland cl 95 at anchor, probably at san diego, california, circa 19471949.
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