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A major west coast port city, oakland is the largest city in the east bay region of the san francisco bay area, the third largest city overall in the san francisco bay area, the eighth most populated city in california, and the 45th most populated city in the united states. The uss essex was converted from the snag boat, the new era by eads shipyard at carondolet, illinois. Uss oakland general notes before beginning construction of the model, familiarize yourself with the assembly drawings and construction symbols on the parts sheets. Navy light cruiser uss oakland cl95 in san francisco bay, california, with the san francisco waterfront in the background, 2 august 1943. The 5 latest products from modelik added to our search engine. Aboard uss oakland cl95 showing japanese planes shot down. The uss maine torpedo port is a large, metal port from the uss maine. Here is a fine example of what can happen from a gentleman seeking information about a.
The early ships of this class were built with 8 5 in 38 cal turrets, but the two waist turrets were eliminated in favor of 40 mm guns to save weight and allow for more light aa gun protection. Mar 26, 2016 modelik 0309 iitalienischer cruiser san giorgio 1. A ceremonial laying of the keel was held at the austal usa shipyards in mobile on 20 july 2018. The port was first placed near lake merritt, where it sat for many years. Uss oakland cl 95 of the us navy american antiaircraft. Usn 1045596 uss oakland cl 95 at anchor, probably at san diego, california, circa 19471949. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss oakland cl 95. Due to war experiences with the atlanta and oakland groups the bridge structure was redesigned to improve overhead visibility and firing arcs for the light aa. Reclassified claa 95 in march 1949, the uss oakland was decommissioned on july 17, 1949. The early ships of this class were built with 8 5 in 38 cal turrets, but the two waist turrets were. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. She earned nine battle stars for service in world war ii. It was stolen for scrap in 2011 1, 2, but fortunately recovered. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Uss oakland cl 95, was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, the first of a group of four sometimes referred to as the oaklandclass. Jsc 012 uss north carlolina, battleship old version 7,80. There are no related products covering the light cruiser atlantaclass in 1. According to the navy times, there have been two other naval ships named the uss oakland. Aboard uss oakland cl95 showing japanese planes shot.
Arguably, the ugly duckling of the mississippi river, but what an ugly duckling, she was considered one of the most powerful vessels on the mississippi. Uss oakland lcs24 will be an independenceclass littoral combat ship of the united states navy. The oakland was launched on 23 october 1942 and commissioned on 17 july 1943. Posted by tucchase on thursday, november 22, 2012 7. The ship is painted in peacetime haze grey, with small hull numbers on her bow. Number of paper sheets with parts to cut out, size of the kit.
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After shakedown and training off the west coast, she arrived in the pacific war zone in time to escort the fast carriers during the november 1943 invasion of the gilbert islands and subsequent raids into the. The oakland was a late war atlanta class cruiser, often referred to as antiaircraft cruisers claa because of their dedicated anti air armament. Affectionately dubbed the floating white house by the press, franklin delano roosevelts presidential yacht is one of the few floating museums in the country. Uss oakland amerykanski lekki krazownik przeciwlotniczy klasy atlanta z ii wojny swiatowej.
Uss oakland cl 95 firing on japanese planes in december 1943. Uss oakland, first of a class of four 6,000ton light cruisers built at san francisco, california, was commissioned in midjuly 1943. It was scrapped in 1959, but the mainmast and nameplate were salvaged and presented to the city in 1965. Uss oakland amerykanski krazownik przeciwlotniczy z ii w. View all restaurants near uss potomac on tripadvisor. Plans for uss atlanta, uss oakland classes finescale. Aug 19, 2015 the uss oakland is expected to be completed in 2018. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
Aurelia henry reinhardt, president of mills college, oakland, california. Uss potomac oakland 2020 all you need to know before. The vessel launched on 21 july 2019 from austal usa in mobile, alabama. The maine blew up under mysterious circumstances while in cuba, and this was used as a casus belli for the spanishamerican war beginning in 1898. Uss potomac oakland 2020 all you need to know before you. The future uss oakland will be the third naval ship to bear. Oakland was built by austal usa in mobile, alabama. Nov 15, 2014 aboard uss oakland cl 95 showing japanese planes shot down off saipan, 02221944 full. The nrg also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the journal and the former ships in scale and model ship builder magazines. Uss oakland was the lead ship of the oakland class of light cruisers similar to those of the atlanta class and the second ship in the navy named after the city in california. Lcs24 uss oakland, independence class littoral combat ship, us navy history and characteristics.
Navy light cruiser uss oakland cl 95 in san francisco bay, california usa, with the san francisco waterfront in the background, 2 august 1943. Uss oakland lcs24 independence class littoral combat ship. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. The uss juneau cl119 class cruisers were the 3rd group of uss atlanta cl51 class light cruisers. Dn is een website waar men uitstekende modellen kan downloaden tegen betaling. Uss oakland cl 95 was the first in the second group of atlanta light cruisers to enter service, and supported carrier raids, fought at the battle of leyte gulf, and supported the final attacks on the japanese home islands.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. The super firing 5 twin mounts were all lowered to improve stability and reduce weight. Mar 26, 2016 modelik 2205 cruiser uss oakland scala 1. The nrg also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the journal and the former ships in. She will be the third ship to be named oakland oakland was built by austal usa in mobile, alabama. The only way that i find out information about uss oakland and my former shipmates is through their children, their friends or from friends of the internet and i thank all of them. It launched in 1942 and was part of the us navy until 1949, and earned 9 battle stars. She was laid down by bethlehem shipbuilding corporation, san francisco, california on 15 july 1940. The ship will be named to honor the longstanding history its namesake city has had with the navy. Following nearly a decade in the pacific reserve fleet, she was stricken.
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