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find enough skilled labor, particularly mechanics to install high pressure engineering plants, to compete. Moore was contracted to build four ships, yard hulls 195 through 198, Maritime
Commission hulls 51–52 and then 136–137 with the intervening MC hulls being built in the east. The prospect of war caused rapid changes in the destiny of these vessels with name changes during construction that are confusing.
1277:, departing there on 25 June. On 27 June, she stopped at San Pedro Bay; then continued east toward the U.S. She reached Pearl Harbor on 10 July and San Francisco on 20 July. She was overhauled at the Moore Dry Dock Co. and then ordered back to the Far East for occupation duty. On 24 September, she exited San Francisco and headed back across the broad Pacific. Sailing via
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997:. The search continued until 13 May, days after the end of the crucial battle. Coral Sea was a tactical victory for the Japanese—the U.S. Navy lost more tonnage—but a strategic victory for the U.S. It stopped the southward advance of Imperial Japanese forces and set the stage for the American victory in the
671:. The launch, six weeks ahead of schedule and a month before the first C-3 in an Atlantic coast yard, was the first of the C-3s launched. A feature of the launch was a painting of giant eyes around the plugged hawse pipes. The keel for the second C-3 was prefabricated and immediately placed on the ways.
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caught up to the slow-moving little convoy on 17 December, and the task force advanced on Wake. However, the relief expedition was ordered back to Oahu after a
Japanese force of at least two fleet carriers and two heavy cruisers were spotted headed for Wake. On 23 December after a three-day struggle,
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aircraft that was conducting an assigned search mission on 7 December 1941. This aircraft was attacked by a formation of approximately nine enemy aircraft and succeeded in defeating the surprise attack and landing safely, only to discover the devastation on land after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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was the first C-3 type and first vessel with high pressure steam plant installation, fireproof construction, and over half the hull welded construction to be built on the
Pacific coast. Successful construction of the first ship answered questions raised about whether Pacific coast shipyards could
1194:, and began operating her seaplanes from there. For almost a month, her charges supported various operations in the Philippines. These included the Lingayen invasion and air strikes on the numerous smaller islands of the archipelago. In fact, their primary mission appears to have been
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in mid-month. She reached
Norfolk, Virginia on 29 April and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 1 May. Following a short voyage back to Norfolk and to Yorktown, Virginia, the seaplane tender returned to Philadelphia on 11 May 1946 to prepare for in-activation. By January 1947,
501:. The ship was acquired by the U.S. Navy during completion before any commercial service, put back into the builder's yard, and converted to a seaplane tender during 1940. After spending over a year in conversion the ship was commissioned on 25 August 1941.
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that drew the United States into World War II and saw service throughout the
Pacific until the end of the war. The vessel was placed in reserve January 1947 at Philadelphia and remained in reserve until 1961 when sold for mercantile use. Renamed
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finished it off with a two-pronged attack, subjecting it to a ramming and following up with a cascade of depth charges. By 09:20, the skies were clear of aircraft, and only the smoke from the burning ships and shore installations remained.
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965:. For the next three and one-half months, she performed routine tender services for PBYs flying long-range searches to the north of New Caledonia, almost as far as the lower Solomons. In late April and early May, her group of
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and, the following day, got underway for the west coast. She reached Pearl Harbor on
Independence Day 1942 and stood out again three days later. On the 15th, she arrived in San Francisco and immediately began overhaul.
1168:. The tender arrived off Morotai on 21 September, and supported the invasion—undergoing intermittent air attacks—until 1 December, when she headed back to Manus. She anchored in Seeadler Harbor again on 5 December.
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and one to San Diego, before returning to
Espiritu Santo on 6 November with a load of aviation cargo. On 14 November, she headed back to the U.S., arriving in San Diego on 3 December for another yard overhaul.
929:, where she disembarked the men and equipment of Marine Fighting Squadron 221 (VMF-221) to bolster that island's defenses and embarked civilian evacuees. She returned to Pearl Harbor on the last day of 1941.
1297:, China in December for air-sea rescue, patrol, and courier duty. In January 1946, she returned to Japan for another brief tour of duty with the occupation forces. Late in February, she moved from
1073:, where she arrived on 28 February 1943. There, she unloaded her stores and commenced tending seaplanes. She continued routine operations until 12 August, when she got underway for Pearl Harbor.
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went out to aid the two planes. One was refueled and returned safely, but the other could not take off and had to be sunk. The crew of the third plane reached safety at Mare Island. On 20 June,
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shipping company 23 December 1962. On 17 April 1963 Sea Land to
Beauregard, Inc., which operated the ship until purchased by Litton Industries Leasing Corporation on 12 November 1964.
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was seen as the beginning of a revival of the industry. As a result, the launch drew considerable attention and presence of business figures speaking and among the 680 invited guests.
1266:, on 12 March and commenced seaplane operations. For the next three months, her planes flew searches and antishipping missions over the South China Sea in the direction of Hong Kong,
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completed trials with almost no problems even though the geared turbines had been delayed with a rushed installation and had been the yard's first high pressure steam installation.
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was loaded with supplies, ammunition, and equipment for the desperate but thus far victorious defenders of Wake Island. Then, she rode idly at anchor for two days while the
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708:, remained at Oakland for over a year undergoing conversion to a seaplane tender. Finally, on 25 August 1941, she went into full commission and put to sea on her
491:. The ship, the first of the C-3s to be launched and significant in a revival of Pacific coast shipbuilding, was launched 15 September 1939 and delivered to the
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Pacific coast interests had been pressing the
Maritime Commission to begin awarding contracts for new shipbuilding programs to Pacific yards. The launch of
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Later Rear
Admiral Sprague in command of Task Unit 77.4.3 ("Taffy 3"), the escort carriers that turned back the much heavier Japanese forces at the
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s planes resumed normal search operations. On 30 May, two of her planes were forced down at sea by fuel shortage, and a third crashed near
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was immediately acquired by the Navy and renamed with the other three hulls being designated after launch or still under construction for
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See photos on pages 39 and 40 of the October 1939 reference for the eyes and the crane ready to lay the keel of the second ship as
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The seaplane tender exited Cabalitian Bay on 17 June and arrived in Subic Bay the following day. Soon thereafter, she moved to
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designated AV-8 on 3 June 1940, was delivered to the Maritime Commission 8 July 1940 and immediately purchased by the Navy,
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was ready for getting underway and lines were singled by 0850 but the ship did not get underway. During the ensuing melee,
712:. At the completion of shakedown training, she was assigned as tender to Patrol Wing 2 (PatWing 2), based in Hawaii.
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973:. When the battle came to pass, however, her planes had to content themselves with rescuing survivors of the destroyer
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three minutes later, and by 08:00 her anti-aircraft batteries opened up on the Japanese. At 0803 torpedoes hit
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for either scrap or conversion. Union Metals undertook conversion into a car carrier/container ship renamed
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at berth F-10 and commanded by Commander Sprague was in the fight from the beginning. Her klaxon sounded
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being "abaft" considering the heading, berth and "directly astern" given in the action report. See too
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was sold to the Dutch company B. V. Intershitra on 3 October 1974 for scrapping which was completed at
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Pacific American Steamship Association; Shipowners Association of the Pacific Coast (September 1940).
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again headed west. She reached Espiritu Santo on 8 March and—after a four-day layover—continued on to
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During the next few days, it became apparent that the Japanese would soon attempt a landing on
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set sail for the U.S. making a brief visit to Pearl Harbor in early April then transiting the
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made Oahu on 28 August. In September–October, she made two voyages from Pearl Harbor to
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conducted seaplane operations from there until 19 September, when she got underway for
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on Christmas Day and departed again the following day. On 29 December, she arrived in
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during the second week in October. After two months of occupation duty in Japan,
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completed overhaul in September and, after loading aviation equipment at the
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which had penetrated the harbor's defenses. She and another seaplane tender—
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by temporarily robbing the Japanese of two of their newest fleet carriers:
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On 23 January 1962 the ship was formally transferred from the Navy to the
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and generally supported the 7th Fleet's advance. On 31 July, she moved to
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At 07:55 on the morning of 7 December 1941, the first of two waves of
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with a later ship, MC hull 390 built in Mississippi, also being named
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Sold to Union Minerals & Alloys Corporation, 17 November 1961
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1069:, departed San Francisco for Pearl Harbor, Suva, and ultimately
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686,365 cubic feet (19,435.7 m) (5 holds & 'tween deck)
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located just off Biak, at the head of the New Guinea "bird".
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was increased to 12 in anticipation of a fleet action in the
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on 3 November and moored at berth F-10 forward of the former
1806:. U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration
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visited Woendi again on 22–23 December then sailed for the
1117:, on 21 March. Two days later, she headed north to support
1421:. There is some additional but uncited information about
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was out of commission, berthed with the Reserve Fleet at
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Naval History And Heritage Command (25 September 2015).
985:, sunk on 7 May by the Japanese who mistook them for a
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s gunners claimed three enemy aircraft and hits on a
526:. In October 1974 the vessel was sold for scrap and
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1982:
667:; launched on 15 September 1939; sponsored by Mrs.
2473:World War II seaplane tenders of the United States
1021:lost a high percentage of her veteran aviators.
903:departed the same afternoon in company with the
2478:Ships present during the attack on Pearl Harbor
1932:Japanese Mini Submarines at Pearl Harbor – USS
1344:. On 1 June 1961, her name was struck from the
1230:. On 12 February, the seaplane tender moved to
1024:After their rescue operations for survivors of
325:28 ft 7.5 in (8.7 m) (full load)
620:duplicated the name of MC hull 40 launched by
616:. To truly confuse matters the Moore Dry Dock
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2156:List of auxiliaries of the United States Navy
1956:
1097:at anchor, July 1944, Seeadler Harbor, Manus.
556:. The second and third ships were christened
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1777:"USS Tangier, Report of Pearl Harbor Attack"
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1863:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
1642:"Pacific Coast Proves Shipbuilding Ability"
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1560:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
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2468:Seaplane tenders of the United States Navy
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899:entered Pearl Harbor on 15 December, and
780:at berth F-12 was hit by a bomb. At 0811
756:carrier-based aircraft swooped in on the
596:was also acquired by the Navy and became
1857:This article incorporates text from the
1804:Ship History Database Vessel Status Card
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19:For other ships with the same name, see
2453:Type C3 ships of the United States Navy
1910:Pearl Harbor Mooring and Berthing Plans
1891:port quarter view of hull after launch.
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1688:"A Ship is Launched – A Keel is Laid"
1357:Union Minerals and Alloys Corporation
391:492 ft 1 in (149.99 m)
197:
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1779:. Naval History and Heritage Command
1562:. Naval History And Heritage Command
1482:– First Pacific Coast C-3 Delivered"
1198:work in support of the air strikes.
1028:ships lost in the Coral Sea action,
301:492 ft (150.0 m) (overall)
1899:– First Pacific Coast C-3 Delivered
1391:Joseph R. Sheehan was President of
399:69 ft 6 in (21.18 m)
317:69 ft 6 in (21.18 m)
2458:Ships built in Oakland, California
1694:. San Francisco: J.S. Hines: 38–41
1488:. San Francisco: J.S. Hines: 32–38
1434:DANFS is apparently in error with
1375:, Spain by Aguilar Y. Peris S. A.
1109:, Australia, where she became the
407:23 ft 9 in (7.24 m)
333:33 ft 6 in (10.2 m)
14:
1729:"Two More C-3s to Moore Dry Dcck"
1584:Colton, Tim (12 September 2014).
1425:in the article about the admiral.
941:put to sea again and headed, via
1850:
1825:Priolo, Gary P. (6 April 2018).
1455:USS Elizabeth C. Stanton (AP-69)
1039:in the Loyalty group. Destroyer
805:—shelled the submarine, but the
383:11,760 long tons (11,950 t)
199:
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16:Tender of the United States Navy
1735:. San Francisco: J.S. Hines: 49
1648:. San Francisco: J.S. Hines: 33
961:as tender for six PBY Catalina
651:The ship was laid down under a
439:5 in (127 mm)/38 cal.
419:(21.2 mph; 34.1 km/h)
1285:, she reached the vicinity of
1124:'s advance up the back of the
921:the Wake defenders succumbed.
850:In the air were aircraft from
448:3 in (76 mm)/50 cal.
1:
1612:Colton, Tim (12 April 2008).
1586:"Moore Dry Dock, Oakland CA"
1258:anchored in Cabalitian Bay,
1113:of the Commander, Aircraft,
916:while the carrier refueled.
874:and almost due north of the
748:Pearl Harbor and Wake Island
572:with the fourth being named
1927:listing to port, far right.
1905:Tangier (AV-8): Photographs
1771:Commanding Officer, U.S.S.
518:in 1962 and converted to a
479:cargo ship, converted to a
361:General characteristics as
304:465 ft (141.7 m)
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1915:View from Ford Island-USS
760:, moored at Pearl Harbor.
624:of New Jersey that became
475:was a Maritime Commission
18:
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1901:(Description & photo)
1798:Maritime Administration.
1262:, off Cabalitian Island,
1067:Alameda Naval Air Station
729:directly astern at F-11.
655:contract (MC hull 51) as
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1393:American President Lines
1355:and immediately sold to
1136:, she dropped anchor in
957:on 3 March and relieved
704:and future Vice Admiral
687:commissioned in ordinary
249:General characteristics
1353:Maritime Administration
1128:"bird." After stops at
842:(AG-16) (capsized) and
700:, under the command of
612:, got renamed again to
507:was present during the
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665:Moore Dry Dock Company
509:Attack on Pearl Harbor
427:1,075 officers and men
111:Moore Dry Dock Company
1733:Pacific Marine Review
1692:Pacific Marine Review
1646:Pacific Marine Review
1616:. ShipbuildingHistory
1588:. ShipbuildingHistory
1486:Pacific Marine Review
1346:Naval Vessel Register
1101:On 21 February 1944,
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937:On 11 February 1942,
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784:rolled over. By 0830
706:Clifton A. F. Sprague
604:. The Moore Dry Dock
554:Moore-McCormack Lines
1206:On 24 January 1945,
659:on 18 March 1939 at
622:Federal Shipbuilding
600:Florence Nightingale
588:Elizabeth C. Stanton
372:After conversion to
1556:"Tangier II (AV-8)"
1363:, with delivery to
993:Greek freighter SS
878:. By mid-December,
772:and a minute later
661:Oakland, California
653:Maritime Commission
493:Maritime Commission
115:Oakland, California
1976:United States Navy
1882:hull after launch.
1833:. NavSource Online
1775:(2 January 1942).
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914:destroyer division
848:
838:(CL-7) (listing),
733:was serving as an
576:before launch. Ex
538:Pacific Coast C-3s
485:United States Navy
458:anti-aircraft guns
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2389:Hawaiian Merchant
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1327:On 22 March 1946
1323:Post-war and fate
953:. She arrived in
669:Joseph R. Sheehan
564:but were renamed
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450:dual purpose guns
140:15 September 1939
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2410:Hawaiian Shipper
2403:Hawaiian Planter
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1240:French Indochina
1158:Woendi Anchorage
1049:was relieved by
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999:Battle of Midway
884:aircraft carrier
876:Marshall Islands
797:midget submarine
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766:general quarters
710:shakedown cruise
442:dual purpose gun
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1214:and headed for
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374:Seaplane tender
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