Uss puget sound ad 38 puget sound ad 38, the second of the ad 37 class destroyer tenders, was laid down 15 february 1965 at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash launched 16 september 1966. Uss puget sound ad 38 was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender, the second ship of the united states navy to bear the name puget sound. Puget sound ad 38 naval cruise book, class of 1991, page 8 of 192 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Puget sound ad38, the second of the ad37 class destroyer tenders, was laid down 15 february 1965 at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash launched 16 september 1966.
Uss obannon dd987, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley obannon 17761850, an early hero of the us marine corps obannon was laid down on 21 february 1977 by the ingalls shipbuilding, pascagoula, miss launched on 25 september 1978. Destroyer tenders have served the us navy from 1898 the uss dixie ad1 until 1996, when the last active ship was decommissioned. Uss puget sound ad38 1994 mediterranean cruise book. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51834 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960. Sumner dd692 and uss new dd818, and the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad38. Teats of sheridan, oreg and commissioned on 18 june 1945 at tacoma, captain charles f. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. The building contract was awarded 29 december 1964 to puget sound naval shipyard in bremerton, washington.
Here is a record of the crews of the uss samuel gompers. Vintage antique college pledge paddle ups university puget sound college hazing. Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad 38 look out over the crowd gathered to welcome their arrival as the vessel comes into port. Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad 38 wave from an open hatch as their ship departs for the persian gulf region to support operation desert storm, 1991 additional details. Unlike her sister ship samuel gompers, the puget sound was equipped with a hangar. My experiences with the first group of female officers. Ad38 uss puget sound, samuel gompers class support ship, us navy history and characteristics. Puget sound ad 38, the second of the ad 37 class destroyer tenders, was laid down 15 february 1965 at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash launched 16 september 1966. Discover uss puget sound ad 38 tshirt from vet shop, a custom product made just for you by teespring. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss puget sound ad38 products in our ships store. As most i walked aboard a kid and when that final salute came i left a man. After sea trials, uss puget sound transited the panama canal and then spent her entire srevice career with the atlantic fleet. The keel was laid 15 february 1965, and she was launched 16 september 1966.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Uss puget sound ad 38 was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender, the second ship of the united states navy to bear the name puget sound veterans. It was an auxiliary maintenance vessel that provided technical support to many other ships for almost 29 years. Uss puget sound was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender laid down on february 15, 1965 and launched on september 16, the following year. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss puget sound page. Uss puget sound ad38 newport, ri 7071 navy advisor for the ferrocement boat building program vietnam 7172 the above boat is 63 long, has twin diesel engines and is made of cement, chicken wire and rebar. The first uss puget sound was a seaplane tender, av. Uss puget sound ad38 was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender, the second ship of the united states navy to bear the name puget sound. Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound. Uss samuel gompers ad37 1971 1972 westpac vietnam cruise. It was commissioned on april 27, 1968 with the hull number ad38 and served in the us navy for 29 years until it was decommissioned on january 27, 1996.
Uss puget sound, only navy vessel with totem on its bow, immortalized in model the daughter of the first skipper of the uss puget sound is donating a handmade model of the ship to the kitsap historical society and museum. Uss samuel gompers ad37 custom ship cap, uss puget sound ad38 custom ship cap, uss yellowstone ad41 custom ship cap, uss acadia ad42 custom ship cap, uss cape cod ad43 custom. The uss puget sound ad 38 was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender. Uss puget sound ad 38 street sign us navy ship veteran sailor gift. He was designated a surface warfare officer in april 1973.
You need to be a member of uss puget sound ad38 to add comments. Uss puget sound ad 38 decommissioning program on cd 1996. Puget sound ab38 1972, 1976, 1987 puget sound ad38 1991 putnam dd757 1954, 1960, 1962 pyro ae24 1980, 1983 q. Uss bryce canyon ad 36, uss samuel gompers ad 37, uss puget sound ad 38, uss yellowstone ad 41, uss acadia ad 42, uss.
Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad38 look out over the crowd gathered to welcome their arrival as the vessel comes into port. She was laid down on 12 may 1944 at toddpacific shipyards, inc. Uss puget sound ad 38 was a samuel gompersclass destroyer tender, the second ship of the united states navy to bear the name puget sound the building contract was awarded 29 december 1964 to puget sound naval shipyard in bremerton, washington. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss puget sound ad 38 products in our ships store. Navy destroyer uss dale dd353 off the puget sound navy yard, washington usa, on 5 octo vivid imagery laminated poster print 24 x 36. Uss arrowhead ad35, uss bryce canyon ad36, uss samuel gompers ad37, uss puget sound ad38, uss yellowstone ad41, uss acadia. For veterans who served on our united states navy destroyer tenders we offer custom embroidered polo shirts, jackets, ball caps, sweaters, tshirts, denim shirts, and more. Uss puget sound ad 38 mediterranean deployment cruise book. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss puget sound ad 38 newport, ri 7071 navy advisor for the ferrocement boat building program vietnam 7172 the above boat is 63 long, has twin diesel engines and is made of cement, chicken wire and rebar. Destroyer tenders are generally named for geographic area. I had the privilege to spend some great years on the sound. Learn about the navy and military ships commissioned between 1940 and 1990 that had risks of asbestos exposure with our free mesothelioma book. Small, who was promoted to the fourstar rank of admiral, was relieved by vice admiral william h.
Uss puget sound ad38 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1994. Gale megee, wife of the senior united states senator from wyoming, and commissioned 27 april 1968 at puget sound naval shipyard, capt. Gale mcgee, wife of the senior united states senator from wyoming. Welcome to the uss puget sound ad38 guestbook forum navy. It was commissioned on april 27, 1968 with the hull number ad 38 and served in the us navy for 29 years until it was decommissioned on january 27, 1996. The puget sound has returned to norfolk following deployment in the persian gulf area during operation desert storm, 6281991. Xiaogang zhu sailing puget sound original gouache painting,framed make offer. Shreveport lpd 12 naval cruise book, class of 1983. Puget sound and alaska steamship company signed by wm. Navy sixth fleet flagship, destroyer tender uss puget sound ad 38, fires a salute during change of command ceremonies at gaeta, italy, on 5 june 1981. Uss puget sound ad 38 custom ship cap, uss yellowstone ad 41 custom ship cap, uss. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss puget sound ad38 and asbestos exposure asbestos ships. Uss puget sound ad38 1986 1987 mediterranean cruise book navy cruisebook.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Comment by norman dutch johnson on january 11, 2009 at 10. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Uss puget sound ad 38 1989 persian excursion cruise book. It was on duty during quite notable operations, assisting warships by fixing faulty equipment and by supplying the crew with food and medical products. Altair classcascade classdixie classdobbin classhamul classklondike classmelville classsamuel gompers classshenandoah classyellowstone. Find people you served with from uss puget sound ad 38. Uss puget sound cve1 was a commencement bayclass escort carrier of the united states navy. These ships provided support to destroyers and other surface ships. The uss puget sound in hong kong, 1945 tattered and lost.
Uss obannon dd987, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant presley obannon 17761850, an early hero of the us marine corps. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Call 8003002919 to speak with a military mesothelioma lawyer. The cruise book contains many photos and easily identified names of the various divisions. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss puget sound ad 38.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad38 wave from an open hatch as their ship departs for the persian gulf region to support operation desert storm. Cuton valve and hose for a remote fogfoam station, 11 december 1969. Im proud to have served with the men in rdivison, the initial response team. You need to be a member of uss puget sound ad 38 to add comments. You would be purchasing the uss puget sound ad 38 decommissioning program. Maintenance supervisor for comcrudeslant, newport, ri 7274.
Obannon was laid down on 21 february 1977 by the ingalls shipbuilding, pascagoula, miss. Uss puget sound ad 38 mediterranean cruise book 198687. Commissioned 27 april 1968, she served almost 29 years until. Crew members aboard the destroyer tender uss puget sound ad. Welcome to the uss puget sound ad38 guestbook forum. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Uss puget sound ad38 19861987 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Uss puget sound ad38 puget sound ad38, the second of the ad37 class destroyer tenders, was laid down 15 february 1965 at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash launched 16 september 1966. Uss puget sound was the second samuel gompers class destroyer tender. Initially equipped with one single 538 dual purpose gun mount, this gun was later removed from the ship. Initially equipped with one single 5 38 dual purpose gun mount, this gun was later removed from the ship.
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