Ship Trivia Quiz

Mama Mia!    Nobody has an idea?

dolphin?

ddp59

dolphin?

Nope!

Major manly fellows, the Decima Flotigglia MAS (Motor Torpedo Boat) used surface boats and SLC manned torpedoes, "maiale" against British surface units. Frogmen.

He's got, from top to bottom:

The Decima MAS beret with officer's plate.

The collarless tunic of the paracudista and MAS swimmer-parachutist forces.

Iron Class 2nd class ribbon.

Medal for Navy Valour ribbon.

Nuotatori-paracudisti badge.

Iron Cross 1st class.

Mannlicher, stick grenade.

You nailed it, Bondo. These guys would motor their torpedo alongside a vessel, detach the two warheads in the nose of the torpedo and sling them under the hull with cables. Then they would set the timer and scram on their torpedo. True wielders of brass gonads.

Wuddat?

I expect a little more detail than "it's a big gun on a tractor from a while ago". This particular class of pieces has a definite connection to ships, and more than the fact that the one in the pics belongs to the Marines.

All right ! I can't hold it any longer, it's a 7" gun used as secondary armament on Connecticut class BBs mounted on a field carriage.  (Sorry, bondo, but it looked like no one was even trying)

Sub is correct. The Expeditionary Force fielded artillery that had a minimal response to the tremendous power of the German artillery, in the form of tractor mounted 7 inch pieces. The clue is the characteristic  flair at the muzzle of guns cast by Dahlgren.http://militarypower.wikidot.com/usmc-7-inch-naval-gun-mk-2

Three USN ships (that I know of, perhaps there are more, I'm not sure) have been named the same name in honor of these five family members. They weren't  named for them as a whole so the Sullivans may be ruled out at the get-go.

USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634

USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619

USS Henry N. Jackson SSBN 730

Except, I know, there aren't five of them anymore...

Sorry, bondo, dig deeper. Your previous question was the catalyst for my question... indirectly, that is.

The USS Mustin (DDG 89)

http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg89.htm

About the Ship’s Name:

USS MUSTIN honors the Mustin family who have recorded a rich and honorable tradition of naval service. This tradition is marked by officers who were extraordinarily creative innovators. The Mustins' legacy to the Navy service lasted from 1896 until 1989; nearly one century of naval history.

Capt. Henry C. Mustin, U.S. Navy, (1874-1923), a 1896 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, earned a commendation for distinguished service in the capture of Vigan, Philippines, in 1899; flew the first aircraft ever catapulted from a ship; flew the first operational missions of naval aircraft during the Veracruz operation in 1914; and was the first commander of Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet.

His son, Vice Adm. Lloyd Mustin, (1911-1999), a 1932 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, took part in developing the Navy's first lead-computing anti-aircraft gun sight, which proved of major importance in the air-sea actions of World War II, and served on the cruiser USS ATLANTA (CL 51) during the naval battle of Guadalcanal. His ship was lost during that action; and with other survivors he landed on Guadalcanal and served ashore with a naval unit attached to the First Marine Division. His post war service included commands at sea and development and evaluation of weapon systems. He later served as director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Vice Admiral Mustin's two sons, retired Navy Vice Adm. Henry C. Mustin, and Lieutenant Commander Thomas M. Mustin have continued their family's legacy of service. Vice Admiral Mustin, a 1955 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, is a decorated Vietnam veteran who served in the 1980's as the Naval Inspector General; Commander, Second Fleet and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy. Lieutenant Commander Mustin, also a Naval Academy Graduate (1962) earned a Bronze Star during the Vietnam conflict for river patrol combat action.

Mike T.

Sorry guys, still haven't got it. The Mustins come close, but you don't get a ship named after you for earning a bronze star, no matter who your family is.

The Sullivans were ruled out at the original question, besides, only two ships have been named The Sullivans.

The men I am referring to are fathers, sons and cousins.  The first ship was named for three of them, the second was named for four and the third was named for all five. The first ship was commissioned in 1916, the second in 1940 and the last in 1966.

Damn, thought I had it with Roosevelt, but  when I came to post saw your hints and they don't fit. Back to scratching my head.

OK, here is a hint: (I hope this doesn't make it too easy) By their name, you'd think that this family was into building haycarts.

Funny you should mention that. I'm researching building a Clemson Class converted to the USS Ballard AVD-10. She was sent to roust the japanese submarine refueling-of-flyingboat operation out of French Frigate Shoals in March 1942 following the second attack on Pearl Harbor.

USS McCormick DD-223

USS Lynde McCormick DDG-8

Both ships were reclassified at least once, but I can't come up with a third hull????

Not the family I'm looking for. Wagon's Ho! Right?

Oh that's just wrong! Can anyone say "Donner Party". Always heard good things about Navy food!

• USS Conestoga (1861), a side-wheeled steamer, was purchased in June 1861. She served on the Mississippi River and its tributaries during the American Civil War. On the night of 8 March 1864 Conestoga collided with USS General Price and sank immediately.

• USS Conestoga was the planned name for the monitor USS Sangamon (1862) and the name was changed while the ship was still on the stocks. She served in the American Civil War and later served in the Spanish-American War as Jason.

• USS Conestoga (AT-54), commissioned 10 November 1917. Assigned to the Submarine Force, Conestoga carried out towing duties throughout World War I. She was declared lost-at-sea 30 June 1921.

What is a person called who makes wagons?

wAINWRIGHT

Fisher

Yay! Now someone else has this burden!

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Wainwright.

The first ship was named for Commander Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, his son, Master Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, Jr., and his cousin, Commander Richard Wainwright. Wainwright (DD-419) honored these three officers as well as Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, the son of Commander Richard Wainwright. Wainwright (DLG-28) honored the previous four Wainwrights and Commander Richard Wainwright, the son of Admiral Wainwright.

• The first Wainwright (DD-62) was an Tucker-class destroyer launched in 1916 and struck in 1934.

• The second Wainwright (DD-419) was a Sims-class destroyer, commissioned in 1940 and decommissioned in 1946.

              The third Wainwright (DLG-28) was a Belknap-class destroyer leader, commissioned 1966 and           decommissioned in 1993.

What ship is this?

USS Minneapolis (CA 36) http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/036/0403603.jpg

Battle of Tassafaronga, 30 November 1942 - USS Minneapolis (CA 36) at Tulagi with torpedo damage received in the battle. Photograph was taken on 1 December 1942, as work began to cut away the wreckage of her bow. http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/036/0403615.jpg

or is USS New Orleans (CA 32) http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/032/0403207.jpg

USS New Orleans (CA 32) camouflaged at Tulagi, Solomon Islands, some days after she was torpedoed during the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942. Note that her stern is riding high, and that her forward end is low in the water. The torpedo and subsequent explosion had severed her bow between # 1 and # 2 eight-inch gun turrets.

ddp59

USS Minneapolis (CA 36) http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/036/0403603.jpg

Battle of Tassafaronga, 30 November 1942 - USS Minneapolis (CA 36) at Tulagi with torpedo damage received in the battle. Photograph was taken on 1 December 1942, as work began to cut away the wreckage of her bow. http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/036/0403615.jpg

or is USS New Orleans (CA 32) http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/032/0403207.jpg

USS New Orleans (CA 32) camouflaged at Tulagi, Solomon Islands, some days after she was torpedoed during the Battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942. Note that her stern is riding high, and that her forward end is low in the water. The torpedo and subsequent explosion had severed her bow between # 1 and # 2 eight-inch gun turrets.

Good detective work. Which answer are you going with?

ddp59 -

No need to have anyone twist in the wind... An amazing effort, but both guesses miss the mark.  I'm pleased that I finally threw something out there that subfixer didn't nail within a few minutes!

Two clues:  This is NOT an american vessel AND she still exists.

That is a photo of the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen. She was a Dutch minesweeper that was trapped in Java following the Japanese invasion in 1941. She was disguised as a small island, and made her way by sailing at night, and anchoring close to shore in the day, until she reached Fremantle in Australia.

She served in the RAN for a year, before returning to service in the RNN. Currently she is a museum ship.

Perfectly summarized Bondo! She was apparently the last vessel to make it out.  The next link in the chain is yours to build...

(Haven't seen any Victory progress lately - a break to pursue other efforts for now?)

Cheers

What do SUBSAFE and NASA have in common? Not " they are paid for by the taxpayers" or some such...

Well, SUBSAFE was created after the loss of Thresher,  I believe. It is a program that tries to eliminate safety issues in submarines to prevent future submarine failures. NASA does the same thing with their spacecraft after the loss of Challenger.  They cooperate, exchange information and participate in each other's audit programs. SUBSAFE is a model for the way NASA does its spacecraft development.

I've been living in the SUBSAFE world for 30 years. It is worth noting that no SUBSAFE developed submarine has been lost since SUBSAFE's conception in 1963. Scorpion's loss in 1968 does not count as she was not a SUBSAFE certified submarine.