The pennsylvanias were part of the standardtype battleship series, and marked an incremental improvement over the preceding nevada class, carrying an extra pair of 14inch 360 mm guns for a total of twelve guns. April 23, 1988 uss pennsylvania ssbn 735, the second trident ii submarine, was launched during a ceremony at electric boat division of general dynamics, groton, ct. Buy shipshirts mens ssbn 735 uss pennsylvania 18, 750 tons of whoopass short sleeve tshirt. Marilyn garrett, and commissioned on 9 september 1989, with captain richard m. Uss maryland ssbn 738 conducted an overseas port visit to faslane. Uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 submarine challenge coin usn. A pdf version of this redacted document is available at. She was one of the first to return fire at pearl harbor and survived to deliver incredible fire power on enemy positions for the next 4 years.
She was damaged by lighter ordnance but not seriously though. Taking part in world war i 19171918, the battleship later survived the japanese attack on pearl harbor and saw extensive service across the pacific during world war ii 19411945. Uss pennsylvania submarine commander relieved of duty. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Submariners must prepare for war proceedings june 2017 vol. She was launched on 23 april 1988, sponsored by mrs. Us navy 050720n8921o003 sailors assigned to the ohioclass fleet ballistic missile submarine uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 spell out the word fifty as they return to naval base kitsap, navy region northwest. This journal will also draw upon the submarine forces rich historical legacy to.
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Jan 7, 2016 uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 cpo chief mess challenge coin. Commissioned in 1916, uss pennsylvania bb38 proved to be a workhorse for the us navys surface fleet for over thirty years. Captain kelso reported in april 1994 to the navys office of legislative affairs where he was assigned as the research and development programs officer. Ohioclass ballisticmissile submarine uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 returns to naval base kitsapbangor, wash. April 23, 1988 uss pennsylvania ssbn 735, the second trident ii submarine, was launched during a ceremony at electric boat division of. Uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 uss pennsylvania is the tenth ship in the ohio class and the first submarine in the navy to bear the name of the state. Lawrence garrett iii, under secretary of the navy, was the ships sponsor august 22, 1989 the pennsylvania was delivered to the u.
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On her return she took part in a series of island invasions, before being badly damaged by a japanese torpedo in august 1945. The pennsylvanias navy hull classification symbol is ssbn 735. Uss pennsylvania 1837 was a gun ship of the line launched in 1837 and burned to prevent capture in 1861 a screw steamer, laid down as keywaden in 1863 but never launched, was renamed pennsylvania while she lay in the ways before being broken up in 1884. South carolina cgn37exdlgn37 california class guided missile cruiser. The uss pennsylvania is rarely mentioned in any reference to pearl harbor 24 men killed, 14 missing in action, and 38 men wounded or her gallant actions in the pacific. Uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 is a united states navy ohioclass ballistic missile submarine that has been in commission since 1989. Uss pennsylvania bb 38 was the lead ship of the pennsylvania class of superdreadnought battleships built for the united states navy in the 1910s. Although ssbn crews enjoy excellent tactical training simulations both at sea and in. National security archive electronic briefing book no. He served at sea aboard the uss pennsylvania ssbn 735, uss henry m. The gold crew of the ohioclass ballisticmissile submarine uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 transits the hood canal as the boat returns home to naval base. Uss pennsylvania ssbn735 is a united states navy ohioclass ballistic missile submarine that has been in commission since 1989.
The artwork depicts the uss pennsylvania in all her glory. Uss pennsylvania, bb38 uss colorado, bb45 uss louisville, ca28 uss portland, ca33 uss columbia, cl56 the date was january 7th, 1945 plus or minus a day or two and it was taken in lingayen gulf, they were in route to continue support fire for the luzon invasion. Dvids news uss pennsylvania gold change of command. The uss pennsylvania was the name ship of the pennsylvania class of battleships.
Uss pennsylvania ssbn735, military gifts and more at. Clark took command of uss pennsylvania ssbn 735 gold from cmdr. She is the fourth ship of the united states navy to be named for the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Pittman during a change of command ceremony at the naval base kitsap bangor base chapel.