Ship Trivia Quiz

OK - an easy one...

What vessel served in the Horst Wessel's current role while the Horst Wessel was under its original management?

The USS Vicksburg (PG-11):

This, from Wiki-

"Coast Guard, 1921–1944

On 2 May 1921, Vicksburg was transferred once more — this time to the Coast Guard — and her name was struck from the Navy List. She was renamed Alexander Hamilton on 18 August 1922 and served as a training ship at the Coast Guard Academy until 1930. The Coast Guard decommissioned her on 7 June 1930, stripped her, and towed her to the depot at Curtis Bay, Maryland, where she was permanently assigned as station ship. Sometime between 1 July 1935 and 1 July 1936, she was renamed Beta and, by 1 July 1940, she had been reassigned to New London, Connecticut, as a station ship. In 1942, she was towed back to Curtis Bay where she served as a training platform for Machinist's Mate's and water tenders. That duty lasted until 30 December 1944 when she was finally placed out of service completely. On 28 March 1946, the hulk was turned over to the War Shipping Administration for final disposition. Presumably, she was scrapped."

Beta was essentially a hulk during the period of interest, without masts or stack and not functional for the Horst Wessel's use.  I'm looking for a different vessel.

OK but, she's USCG, correct ? (just to clarify what Eagles current job is).

The Revenue Cutter Dobbin!!

Just to let you know I was a wife of one of those "8" that were lost at sea, the last time they were heard from was December 3, 1989.  My daughter just gave birth on December 3, 2010. 

badcat2008

Just to let you know I was a wife of one of those "8" that were lost at sea, the last time they were heard from was December 3, 1989.  My daughter just gave birth on December 3, 2010. 

My condolences on your loss. However, I am wondering which "8" you are referring to. I don't remember the post which refers to any lost 8.

Congrats on the birth of your grandchild.

i think she is talking about the fishing crew that died near nova scotia in the perfect storm which they made a movie of with same name with george clooney.

ddp59

i think she is talking about the fishing crew that died near nova scotia in the perfect storm which they made a movie of with same name with george clooney.

No, that was 1991 and the crew lost was six.

I was actually speaking of the Johnny and Sisters II that sank off of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland in December 1989.  She got struck by a "sea tornado" was thrown in the air like a toy boat, several other ships in the area including a cargo ship went down in the same storm.  The boat was from Sandy Point Nova Scotia and had 8 crew members aboard, owner Bub (Harry) Thorburn and his son Johnny along with 6 others.   

I believe we are talking about 2 different cases here and I apologize, it just sparked my interest because it was both were tragedies. 

Your posts are awesome to read keep it up you guys.

Dobbin was taken out of service long before Horst Wessel entered service with her original owners. This vessel was in service with Wessel's current owners while Horst Wessel  was busy somewhere else.

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I'm also glad you found your way here. Please stick around- we do have some fun.

Bill

Would the answer be, the Cutter Danmark?

1942-1945 Cutter Danmark
A square-rigged Danish sail training ship, Danmark was sailing in U.S. waters when *** overran Denmark. The ship’s captain placed the ship and the crew at the disposal of the American government and was invited to serve at the Academy. The captain and his crew remained aboard Danmark and helped train cadets at the Academy throughout the war years.

I can't find mention of a ship used between 1930 and 1942. Some mention of shore facilities being used.

Mike T.

Yes, the answer would be the cutter Danmark.

The Coast Guard's experience with the 777 ton full rigged ship in providing sail training during the war years led to an unsuccessful attempt to purchase her at war's end and even led to discussions of the potential construction of a replacement vessel. The issue was resolved when Horst Wessel became available as a war prize and was transformed into Eagle. 

Mike, the floor is yours.

Thanks Schoonerbumm -

I am looking for the original name of an Italian submarine, one of a class of 11 vessels built between 1938 and 1939. Only one of these vessels survived the war.

The vessel I am concerned with had 4 names with three navies during WWII, but didn't survive hostilities.(she survived the war, but not for long).

What is the original and subsequent names of this vessel and what navies did she serve?

Mike T.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcello_class_submarine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_submarine_Comandante_Cappellini

That was quick ddp59

In synopsis:

The Comandante Cappellini was launched in 1939, later she was converted to a transport for the Japan trade. After the Italian Armistice, she was renamed Aquilla. The Japanese captured her and handed it to the Germans who renamed it UIT-24 with a mixed Itailan-German crew. In May 1945, with the collapse of Germany, the Japanese took her over for themselves and renamed it I 503. After Japan's surrender, the US took her over and scuttled her in 1946 off of Kobe.

Mike T. 

what is the name & type of the japanese ship that was the lone survivor of the battle of  Surigao Strait?

Would that be the Nachi? She was a cruiser.

The "lucky" Shigure, a destroyer. She also survived the Nov. 12-13, 1942 Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. She was sunk in January 1945 by the USS Blackfin, SS-322.

bondoman has it. your up at bat.

What does the HMS Victory and the Apollo Lunar Module have in common?

Hint: it has to do with accommodations.

They both carried rocks for ballast.  I'm joking, I really don't know.

It has to do with the crew accommodations, at rest.

They were none.  Accommodations I mean.  ...Just guessing.

Hammocks.

subfixer

Hammocks.

Here's the manual.

Great checklist, bondo. Where did you find it?

Question:

To be a member of this class of ship, you must be named for Arthur's boys.

I believe those would be Brittish danlayers, such as HMS Lancelot or HMS Galahad, both were converted trawlers.

A danlayer is a type of ship, not a class. But you are on the right track, Rich. And, I must add, I was not aware of those particular ships that you referred to, I was looking for a different class. But yours are a just as valid as the ones I have in mind. Just provide the name of the class and you've got it.