Port view underway. 518-431-1943 . 28 April 1947: Decommissioned at Charleston, S. 28 July 1944: Converted to a Charles Lawrence. C. Made with. 33583; -94. C. (jg) Paul M. The Cannon -class destroyer escort USS Slater (DE-766) is preserved in Albany, New York . ’ Join Make a donationDestroyer Escort Sailors Association (DESA). after 2 years and 1¾ months of service. C. Navy destroyer escort USS Samuel B. S. 01 August 1970: Seattle, Wash. The Cannon -class destroyer escort USS Slater (DE-766) is preserved in Albany, New York . R. 178k. Built in 1944, the Slater is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. 06 July 1944: Lower New York Harbor - USS Kirkpatrick (DE 318) underway off New York City while on Atlantic convoy escort duty. m. Contact Us: The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. S. Aetos was decommissioned in 1991, and Greece donated the ship to the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. Touring both the USS Cavalla and the USS Stewart, you'll learn what sailors and submariners ate, where they slept and how they worked together as a fighting force during World War II. From left to right: USS Raymond (DE 341), USS Melvin R. USS Naifeh (DE 352) (1944-1960) was the first ship to be named in his honor. ( U. A floating history museum of the destroyer escorts resides in Albany, New York. 195k. 23 October 1956: Recommissioned at Long Beach, Cal. Knox (DE 1052) Building and Operational Data : 22 July 1964: Building contract awarded to the Todd Shipyards Corp. - Starboard bow view of the newly recommissioned USS Thomas J. During WWII 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and supplies. Photographed by the Mare Island Navy Yard. , Orange Tex. and change to Pacific duty. Established in 1998. USS Doyle C. USS Edward H. Phone: 518 431-1943. S. - The Coast Guard manned USS Howard D. Merrit Cecil Walton was born at St. Davidson earned his M. Destroyer Escort “Fleet” Sites: Other Museum Ship Sites: An excellent guide to historic naval ship museums can be found at the Historic Naval Ships Association. S. 01 December 1981: In the Mediterranean - Port view of three U. 's Launching at Defoe Shipbuilding, note the sidewise launch. Navy destroyer escort USS Deede (DE 263) at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter's Point), California. Appointed Ensign on 3 November 1941, he died in Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. The USS Mason (DE-529) was the second to last ship in the Evarts-class of destroyer escorts (DE). Navy Photo # DE-166-6352-44) 0616605. 15 December 1961: Recommissioned due. The escort carriers of Taffy 3, hidden in heavy smoke laid down by John C. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. USS Damon M. Specialties: USS SLATER, a destroyer escort, has been restored to her 1945 configuration. Seth Paridon was a staff historian at The National WWII Museum from 2005 to 2020. S. , Inc. ( Photo provided courtesy of Eugene Barney, RMCM, USN (Ret. S. Graduating from the U. 13 March 1944: Commissioned at Hingham, Mass. Paine completes a two-hour refueling and begins preparations to pull away at 1500 hours on 10 May. Contact. - The trim lines of three destroyer escorts form a striking image along Pier 84. SHARE. For his devotion to duty and courage, Lt. 518-431-1943. 26 June 1944: Commissioned at Hingham, Mass. 16 March 1978: the Pacific Ocean - USS Sample (FF 1048) is seen replenishing from USS Sacramento (AOE 1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. on 08 August 1948. The Brennan spent the war employed as a school ship for indoctrinating officers and nucleus crews for assignment with the fleet. The class' design began along the lines of "Ocean Escort", which was itself an evolution of the World War 2 (1939-1945) era "Destroyer Escort" surface warships. In time (post-June 1975), the. It is part of the Destroyer Escort Museum. 23 October 1943: Charleston, S. M. 28 September 1944: at sea - USS Roberts (DE 749) underway entering port with her crew at quarters. USS Stewart - a destroyer escort museum ship on land in Galveston, Texas. Knox (DE 1052) Building and Operational Data : 22 July 1964: Building contract awarded to the Todd Shipyards Corp. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart (28 July 1778 – 6 November 1869), who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812. 0622103: 63k: April 1946 - Crew of Solar: J. 1944: An overhead starboard view of USS Dale W. Reed Fireman 1c: 0622104: 46k Welcome Aboard! The Galveston Naval Museum is home to two Historic Naval Ships listed on the National Register of Historic Places. then colliding with USS Sargent Bay (CVE 83). (U. H. J. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum as an IRS 501 (c) (3). ( U. Van Amstel. Navy photo #DE-219-7190-45) 0621907. People of all ages are sure to enjoy walking around the exhibits and artifacts here. The first destroyer escort of the class to be commissioned was USS Delong (DE-684) on December 31, 1943. Key, USMCR. On Monday, 10 July she would depart the Navy Yard for structural test firing of her guns and ASW weapons in the vicinity of Harbor of Refuge, Delaware. Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. Slater, killed during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, the Slater saw service in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Navy frigate USS Bagley (FF 1069). Become a Member The most basic route to support SLATER. 0669705. Gamely attacking the vastly more powerful Japanese force, the destroyers Hoel, Johnson and the Roberts were sunk by devastating large caliber hits from the large IJN ships, which were miraculously driven off by the aggressive, determined U. 05 October 1965: Keel laid by the Todd Shipyards Corp. (U. 23 March 1945: Ulithi Atoll, the Caroline Islands - Detail view of stern racks and smoke tanks aboard USS John C. 0601509. 03 April 1944: Commissioned at the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co. 0668602. ( U. C. USS Slater (DE 766) under tow from Albany to her winter berth across the Hudson River at Rensselaer, NY. He died 22 July 1932, at his home on Bermuda. Join us for Museum Ships On The Air Weekendhosted on the USS Orleck June 3-4, 2023. ships. List of destroyer escorts of the United States Navy. Nawman (DE. The Buckley-class destroyer escorts were 102 destroyer escorts launched in the United States in 1943–44. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant 31 January 1942 upon. Navy Photo #80-G-269442 and 80-G-269441 from the Naval History and Heritage Command) 0605102. 11 September 1943: Pittsburgh, Pa. Navy confirmed June 25, 2022, the location of USS Samuel B. Fully-guided tours are available April through November, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a. Peterson (DE 337) at. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U. January 1945: Pearl Harbor, Hi. DE Historical Museum USS Slater at Albany, N. . 27 August 1947: San Francisco Bay - Broadside view of USS George (DE 697) off Mare Island. USS Claud Jones (DE 1033) (1959-1974) was the first ship named in his honor. ) Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum. Destroyer escorts mounted the latest and most up-to-date anti-submarine weapons and detection gear available during World War II, including depth charges, hedgehogs, air and surface search radar, sonar, and a high frequency radio direction finder known as HF/DF. An Atlantic convoy making the slow trek across the Atlantic. , and initially served at San Diego, Calif. 15 September 1943: Delaware Bay - A port bow aerial view of Cannon taken on sea trials near Wilmington, Del. 452k. The escort ship USS Hill (DE 141) (1943-1974) was the first ship named in his honor. Key, mother of 1/Lt. S. Advertisement. Navy ship for rescue. 7 square miles, surrounding a lagoon about 22 miles long. S. ( U. 19 June 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Victor N. We give oral presentations, set up displays, host a podcast, interview. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. 77944. Y. I believe the story of the. Served on the USS John R. John’s, Newfoundland, to Londonderry, Ireland, from January 1942 to August 1944. S. The USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202 (telephone 518-431-1943) is located on the Hudson Riverfront of New York’s state capital. Summary production data appear below. m. 15 December 1943: Bremerton, Wash. During the great typhoon of December 1944, Tabberer, with her radio and radar knocked-out, was thought to have been lost. Naval Academy Yearbook; The Lucky Bag, Class of 1925 . The World War II-era destroyer escort docked in downtown Albany is about to head down the Hudson River for repairs. USS Francis M. (U. R. 19 September 1943: Commissioned at Hingham, Lcdr Joseph A. USS Cates (DE 763) 01 March 1943: Keel laid at the Tampa Shipbuilding Co. - The USS Clarence L. 26 January 1951: San Diego, Cal. New York, USA, North America. Use the sections below to walk yourself around the ship and learn about each compartment as you go. 1956: Bay City, Mich. She was modernised for anti-submarine warfare and to serve as a fast fleet escort, similar to the Type 15 frigate of the Royal Navy, the second Canadian warship to so. Quinlant. (#424) City/State: Lititz PA 17543. org. She was decommissioned in 1947, transferred to Greece in 1951, and renamed Aetos. 94k. DE Historical Museum USS Slater at Albany, N. 30 November 1943: Port broadside aerial view of destroyer escort USS Whitehurst (DE 634) in San Francisco Bay. , 04 August 1922 and enlisted in the Naval Reserve at Houston 17 November 1942. D. Navy destroyer escort USS Austin (DE 15) at Pearl Harbor, circa in January 1945. Peter T. -. 15 November 1945: Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francisco, Cal. - View of the USS England (DE 635) showing some of the damage received from a kamikaze hit off Okinawa on 09 May 1945. USS Whitman (DE 24) (1943-1945) was the first ship named in his honor. For a glimpse of naval life take the hour-long guided tour around the USS Slater, a navy destroyer that saw action in WWII. , Orange, Tex. 03 July 1943: the Atlantic Ocean - USS Buckley (DE 51) circles at twenty knots, during speed trials off Rockland, Maine. Kretchmer (DE 329) Building and Operational Data : 28 June 1943: Keel laid at the Consolidated Steel Corp. When Escort Division (CortDiv) 85 was established, Walton was assigned to it and sailed for the Pacific.