Avondale La. Navy photo # L45-164. 6 depth charge projectors. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze. Cannon class Destroyer Escort, USS Slater version (museum) with the addition of two twin 40mm Bofors amidships. 7. S. Search. The gun recoils about 11 inches. This undated press photograph was taken by Culver Pictures of New York City, New York. The World War II-era destroyer escort docked in downtown Albany is about to head down the Hudson River for repairs. The ship was named in honor of George H. 06 September 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. S. Campbell is painted in a measure 32 camouflage scheme, and its 5-inch gun mounts are enclosed. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. Ehre Album via Destroyer Escort Historical Museum) Ed Zajkowski Narvon, Pa. 518-431-1943 . She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. 27 May 1958: Westwego, la. Allen (DE 531) underway slowly in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine. The fact that the ship is named after Cooperstown is somewhat unusual and noteworthy. The ships were. At roughly half the displacement of a destroyer, destroyer escorts carried a much smaller crew and armament. Of the 563 Cannon-class destroyer escorts built between 1943 and 1945, the Slater is the only one that remains in the U. 14 January 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Cannon Class Destroyer Escorts in World War II were equipped with diesel engines manufactured by the Cleveland Diesel Engine Division, General Motors Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio (as shown here would be the aft inboard side, control end, of Engine 1 or 2 in B1 or outboard side of #4 in B3). She was scrapped in 1968. Port Angeles, Wash. This photo gives a good. destroyer escorts ‘luxurious’ compared to Royal Navy standards, they considered the troughs uncivilized and therefore were replaced with. As the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America, the USS SLATER offers one hour tours of the ship. Superintendent at the USS Slater in Albany: 091903810: 63k: USS Winooski. Roland H. Slater, killed during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, the Slater saw service in both the Atlantic and Pacific. The World War II-era. USS Pillsbury (DE-133) was an Edsall -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. DEHM. S. Hoel, 3 August 1943. The US Navy’s first post-World War II “ocean escorts,” successors to the World War II destroyer escort classes, were thirteen ships of the Dealey class. Ships of this class played. in Florida and launched in February 1944. After we get a good grip on DEs, we’ll dive into the history of USS SLAT… Episode 1: USS SLATER - DE Classified (podcast) | Listen Notes The Destroyer Escort Historical Foundation [DEHF] formed out of DESA to begin raising funds for restoration of the SLATER to her late-World War II configuration and to find her a permanent home. She honored William Warner Abercrombie, who was born in Medford, Oregon, on 24 July 1914. M. Mutual Defense Assistance Program, took place. 0622103: 63k: April 1946 - Crew of Solar: J. USS Parks (DE-165) was a Cannon -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brown (DE 258) off the New York Navy Yard Annex. com) Daniel Pratt for his grandfather Dan Murphy: 150k: USS Cofer (APD-62) underway, date and location. He became Director of the Naval Experiment Station at Annapolis, Md. The USS Slater’s Role in World War II. Despite the large number of destroyer escorts built, the Slater is now the last of its type still afloat in the country. After instruction at the Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, he served successive tours of sea duty on the USS Nitro, USS New Mexico and USS Relief before he underwent. The remains of the ship were found. The ship is long gone however this plate, now mounted on a teak plaque, will attend future reunions of the ship's crew. Surface & underwater warships, naval technology, & the discussion of naval strategy, tactics, & doctrine. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum Digital Exhibitions. Destroyer escorts were a new class of vessels built for the US Navy during World War II. Vol. 25 No. As shown in the table at right, they mounted either 3-inch or 5-inch main gun batteries; there were also two styles of bridge. Soups and stews were boiled in the three large steam kettles, known as "coppers". and Chris Wright Ocean City, N. M. LCDR Alvin Chester CO USS Cofer Courtesy Tim Rizzuto, Superintendent at the USS Slater in Albany: 091903810: 63k: USS Winooski probably in Manila Bay, P. Roberts’s small mascot, had run terrified around the decks throughout the battle. Navy during World War II. By Timothy C. USS Cannon (DE-99) was a destroyer escort launched on 25 May 1943 by the Dravo Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware and was sponsored by Mrs. USS Richey (DE-385) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort built for the U. The Edsall Class Destroyer escorts are a functional copy of the Cannon class. 13 February 1944: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. 6 depth charge projectors. John C. Mason went to the Pacific for his first assignment with Fighting Squadron 3. The Slater was decommissioned in September 1947 and sold to the Greek navy in 1951. Laura Greenwood, and commissioned 25 September with Lt. The General Motors engine was also known as the. Kimmel (DE-584) was a Rudderow-class destroyer escort serving in the US Navy from 1944 through 1947. SLATER is hosting a ceremony for Destroyer Escort Day 19 June 2021 at 9 A. W-Su 10-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and. Due to production shortages, the 3"/50 caliber (MK22) gun in on an open, pedestal-type, dual-purpose mount was substituted as the main battery armament. Sub Spotted! SLATER Sweatshirt. Bob Hurst. Roberts (DE-413), which sunk in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Roberts received the Presidential Unit Citation as part of Task Unit 77. This keeps alive the history, spirit and technology of these vessels and the men and women who built and. S. Second-place finisher the Food Pantries also received $5,000 of in-kind advertising. Reed Fireman 1c: 0622104: 46k Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS Thornhill (DE-195) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. Regardless of the ship that they served in, USS SLATER has become every DE Sailor's ship. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these ships. 00 View Options. Whitaker, a survivor of the destroyer escort USS Rich (DE 695), is at left. James L. M. Y. Marine Corps on 13 February 1942. J. Built in 1944, the Slater is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. ( U. She got underway that morning for Broad Sound to calibrate direction finders and compasses returning to the Navy Yard that evening. Initially, destroyer escorts were designed to be steam turbine powered 12,000 horsepower ships capable of 28 knots. She was commissioned 2 March 1940 and operated in the Atlantic area for nearly two years. 18 of 48 19 of 48. The USS Slater is a World War II Canon class destroyer ship that is now officially the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, the last and only floating ship of its kind in the country. Cannon-class destroyer escort: Displacement: 1,240 long tons (1,260 t) standard; 1,620 long tons (1,646 t) full;. 03 July 1943: the Atlantic Ocean - USS Buckley (DE 51) circles at twenty knots, during speed trials off Rockland, Maine. USS Chatelain (DE 149) (1943-1946) was the first ship to be named in his honor. In 2012 I visited the restored Slater. - A view of the Ship Basin at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The crew size of the USS Slater during World War II was a testament to the complexity of operating a destroyer escort in the midst of a global conflict. She returned home at war's end with a one battle star for her assistance in sinking a German submarine. Captain’s Cabin. Removal of the flying bridge covering by crane while docked in NYC. She was built at the Tampa Shipbuilding Company inTampa, Florida. NTEE code info. AtA Buckley-class destroyer escort, the England had a crew of 186 and weighed in at 1,400 tons, or about one-quarter less than a Fletcher-class destroyer. 1 × Hedgehog ASW mortar. Max Silverstein was born on 15 February 1911 in Chicago, Illinois. USS McAnn (DE-179) is a retired Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. on 08 August 1948. Once a sailor learned a skill and was rated, he was exempt from messcooking. Home Donate Contact Plan a Visit. Cannon, a Medal of Honor recipient. Ninety-four Buckley - and Rudderow -class destroyer escorts were converted as fast transports (APDs) to supplement the 32 flush-deck Green Dragons. USS Slater (DE 766) 09 March 1943: Keel laid at the Tampa Shipbuilding Co. Cmdr. DE -- Destroyer Escorts Click on "DE-##" for link to page with specifications, history, photographs (where available). March 20, 2022. R. S. “Crew photo: XX. 0653109. ’The only American destroyer that survived the Battle off Samar in 1944 was one that continued her career in the Pacific during World War II, in the Atlantic during the 1950s, and in the Argentine Navy until 1982—USS Heermann (DD 532). USS Slater, the last destroyer escort afloat in America, will soon return to her home berth in Albany, N. C. The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Main address. of Destroyer Escorts. , Kearny, N. Their normal crew included 105 officers and enlisted men, and they were initially armed with four 4-inch deck guns, one 3-inch antiaircraft gun. Deal. the tug boat Sarah D guiding the USS Slater near the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge with a State Police escort on Sunday at 2:30 PM ROBERT G. It was published by Naval Inst Pr and has a total of 210 pages in the book. Laid down and launched at Boston Navy Yard side-by-side with. It. The USS Slater was commissioned May 1, 1944 with a crew of 15 officers and 201 enlisted men. Slater of Alabama, a sailor killed aboard the USS San Francisco during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. After Crew’s Berthing. The officer's. The primary mission of the USS SLATER/Destroyer Escort Historical Museum is to utilize the SLATER as an educational platform to teach youth and visitors about contributions of the destroyer escorts in World War II and the postwar Navy. Katschinski, USNR, in command. In 1950, she was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy where she served as Hr. USS Wesson (DE-184) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. - Shot during a yard period at the New York Navy Yard. These brave men worked tirelessly in. Slater / Aetos T-Shirt $18. USS SLATER DE-766. Chevalier commissioned 9 January 1945 and served in the US Navy until 2 June 1975,. They were completed in two and a half years, showing a stunning example of wartime. 2 × Mk. Episode 1: USS SLATER - DE Classified. The first Destroyer Escort Day was held at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on June 16, 1990. USS Slater DE-766: USS SLATER - DESTROYER ESCORT - See 467 traveler reviews, 264 candid photos, and great deals for Albany, NY, at Tripadvisor. View fullsize. USS Slater. She was finally sunk as a target in 1966. and Chris Wright Ocean City, N. Dads tour SLATER for free on Father’s Day, 20 June 2021. Lo was struck by a kamikaze. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. 00:53:41 - In episode 1 we explore what Destroyer Escorts are and why they were built. info@ussslater. Hours: May-Nov. He was commissioned ensign on 2 June 1932 and went to sea in USS Chester on the 26th as an aircraft gunnery observer. Evans (DD 552) web site. In episode 1 we explore what Destroyer Escorts are and why they were built. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and provided escort service against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys. Klinger, great-niece of Lt. At roughly half the displacement of a destroyer, destroyer escorts carried a much smaller crew and. Hellenic Navy history with US Navy World War II. 11 (TG 21. Around 0815A/6, USS Boyle, USS Champlin and USS Nields parted company with the convoy and proceeded to Algiers. They also go out into the community and share stories of Destroyer Escorts. 9 depth charge tracks. V. aircraft carrier of the war to be lost to naval gunfire, and the escort carrier USS St. He became Director of the Naval Experiment Station at Annapolis, Md. The USS Slater returns to Albany this week for the first time since April, when it moved to dry dock in Staten Island for hull repairs, according to the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. Charles Bunker Crane, Jr. After the order to abandon ship, she was last. Heermann, 12 July 1943. An actual photo of the CO’s family still sits atop the. 1944-1946. Harold was a pharmacist in New Berlin, and like many Americans, volunteered. 195k. Baker was. M. The Destroyer Velos played an important part in this struggle, and the mutiny of its crew in 1973 arguably helped to weaken the grip of the junta. Today only one remains afloat in America. RAdm. J. (DE-401) USS Holder (DE-401) was an Edsall -class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II.