I have not worked with resin before so if i continue in that direction it should be an interesting challenge and experience. As it compiles a series of stories compiled directly from the men and women from all standings who were abord the ship. This facebook video, with commentary from the crew of rv petrel, lays out their case that this shipwreck is the uss johnston dd557, not the uss hoel dd533 the wreckage is at such an extreme depth that the paint color is still visible on the shattered metal. Nov 01, 2019 from johnstons complement of 327 officers and men, only 141 were saved. Johnston dd557 finescale modeler essential magazine. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss johnston dd 821. I would compare it to georges earlier titles combat veterans. Fletcher class destroyer keel laid may 6 1942 launched march 25 1943. Yes the navy needs at least one ship named after an asian american, and im not so much saying it was wrong upon looking at his record but also honoring the baddest ass destroyer skipper of all time who has to be cdr ernest evans of th. Wreck of famed wwii destroyer uss johnston dd557 may.
The following post has been updated to correct the number of ships involved in the battle. Yankee modelworks 50 scale uss johnston dd 557 and more. Uss johnston dd557 19431944 the johnston dd557 was constructed by the seattle tacoma shipbuilding company. The earlier uss johnston was lost at sea in a battle with the japanese just under a year after she was commissioned, and those who served on dd821 are proud of this history. The battle of leyte gulf the defenders of taffy 3 youtube. Why was a destroyer named uss chunghoon instead of ernest. A shaky voice on johnstons talk between ships radio reported a major portion of the japanese fleet fifteen miles astern. From johnstons complement of 327 officers and men, only 141 were saved. The editor, george sites, who served on her from 1968 to 1971, begins with the story of our uss johnston s predecessor, uss johnston dd 557 as background. Media in category uss johnston dd557 the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. The first johnston dd 557 was laid down 6 may 1942 by the seattle tacoma shipbuilding co. What other book might you compare the real story of the uss johnston dd821 to and why. At first light on 25 october 1944, huge geysers of water shot up near the destroyer johnston. Uss johnston dd557 was a world war iiera fletcherclass destroyer in the service of the united states navy.
Wreckage of a fletcherclass destroyer believed to be uss johnston dd 557. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A compilation of real stories written by more than 90 former officers and sailors who served aboard the uss johnston dd 821. The editor, george sites, who served on her from 1968 to 1971, begins with the story of our uss johnstons predecessor, uss johnston dd557 as background. Wreck of famed wwii destroyer uss johnston may have been.
Published 3rd edition with 11 full color illustrations of ships and four new photos. Uss johnston was one of the gearing class destroyers and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. Evans who made a powerful speech to the company aboard stating that he intended the johnstons destiny to lie in battle and any crew member that wouldnt support that should leave. Guess theres lots of guys just finding out how wonderful their mothers are. I am remembering all the fine things you have done for me. Uss johnston dd557, fletcherclass destroyer in world.
A shaky voice on johnstons talk between ships radio reported a major portion of. Slightly over 376 feet long and displacing 2,500 tons of sea water, these 20 th century menofwar could range out to 5,500 miles and reach a top speed of 36 knots. The nonfiction book the last stand of the tin can sailors. Uss johnston dd557 was a world war iiera fletcherclass destroyer in the. The uss johnston was found at 20,406ft in the philippine sea after it was sunk by the japanese on october 25, 1944, during the battle off samar part of the colossal battle of leyte gulf. A compilation of real stories written by more than 90 former officers and sailors who served aboard the uss johnston dd821. The kit that has caught my eye at this point is the dd 557 uss johnston by yankee modelworks. The 2,050ton fletcher class was one of the most successful wartime and postwar destroyer classes of the us navy and arguably the most significant class in the pacific war. Uss johnston dd 557 was a world war iiera fletcherclass destroyer in the service of the united states navy. Of the 186 men lost, about 50 were killed by enemy action, 45 died later on rafts from wounds, and 92 menincluding cmdr. This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. The most ably commanded destroyer of taffy iii, johnston was repeatedly referenced by the japanese as a heavy cruiser.
As one of the commenters posted at the launching of a new ddg last week, this one book should be required reading of each new swabbie. Uss johnston, a fletcher class destroyer of the united states navy, is this weeks subject. All brickmania model kits are made of newcondition lego bricks. May 19, 20 196 scale rc uss johnston dd 557 video was made 18 may 20 at santee lakes in san diego ca. This is an excellent compilation of stories from men who served on the u. The uss bainbridge had a crew of four officers and 69 sailors and was armed with two 3inch guns, five 6pounders, and two 18inch torpedo tubes. On the night of 1 april 1862, he was the navy commander of a combined armynavy boat expedition from st. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list, the johnston was transfered to taiwan in april 1981 and recommissioned as chen yang.
Uss johnston dd 821, was a gearing class destroyer launched 10 october 1945 and transferred to taiwan in 1980. Uss johnston dd557 196 scale us navy destroyer brickmania. Evans, the captain of the uss johnston dd557, had a frontrow seat to. The first johnston dd557 was laid down 6 may 1942 by the seattle tacoma shipbuilding co. Uss johnston dd821, was a gearing class destroyer launched 10 october 1945 and transferred to taiwan in 1980. She was the first navy ship named after lieutenant john v. Uss johnston dd557 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. In the lore of the us navy, the saga of fletcher class destroyer, uss johnston is legendary for its part in the battle off samar during the larger battle of leyte gulf on october 25, 1944. Yankee modelworks 50 scale uss johnston dd557 and more. This is my build thread for my latest addition to the fleet, uss johnston dd 557. A must read for any former destroyer sailor or officer or anyone simply interested in u. John vincent johnston of cincinnati, ohio, entered the navy in september 1861 as first master in gunboat st.
Johnston dd821 from her commissioning in 1946 until her decommissioning in 1980. Oct 30, 2019 wreckage of a fletcherclass destroyer believed to be uss johnston dd 557. Uss johnston dd557 commissioned october 27 1943 sunk japanese warships october 25 1944 off samar. Uss johnston dd 557 the finest hour in the lore of the us navy, the saga of fletcher class destroyer, uss johnston is legendary for its part in the battle off samar during the larger battle of leyte gulf on october 25, 1944. It is believed to be deepest shipwreck ever found at 6,200 meters 20,400 ft. Spacing with these parts was hard as was stability, and some realestate on the foredeck was sacrificed to make room while keeping the hull to scale, but all in all, pretty happy with the results. Evans in command the day johnston commissioned, comdr. Uss johnston dd 557 received five battle stars for her service in world war ii.
The ship is widely known for her bold action in the battle off samar. That ship and half a dozen other american destroyers were escorting half a dozen jeep carriers off samar. Uss johnston dd 557 commissioned october 27 1943 sunk japanese warships october 25 1944 off samar. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Uss johnston dd557, was a fletcher class destroyer, which sank in the battle off samar in 1944. The first johnston dd 557 was laid down 6 may 1942 by the seattletacoma shipbuilding co. There was at least one other escort carrier sunk during the war. Just three months later, johnston was bombarding the.
The real story of the uss johnston dd821 audiobook by. Just three months later, johnston was bombarding the beaches of kwajalein and eniwetok providing direct support to invasion troops on the ground and conducting antisubmarine patrols off bougainville. Today was mothers day and about all i can do is write you a extra special letter. Roberts de4, and uss gambier bay cve73then struggled to survive a twodayordeal adrift at sea. She was credited as the first ship of taffy iii to attack centre force and charged the four ships of cruiser division seven at 30 knots. The stories are in each sailor or officers own words.
I was pleased to find that a kit of that gallant ship was available. I was inspired to do this model by reading james hornfischers the last stand of the tin can sailors. The earlier uss johnston was lost at sea in a battle with the japanese just under a year after she was commissioned, and those who served on dd 821 are proud of this history. She was very active in the pacific during 1944, participating in the marshalls, marianas, palaus and leyte campaigns. Christening of uss johnston dd557 at seattletacoma shipbuilding corporation, washington usa, on 25 march 1943 nh 63302. I have read only through page 17 but glancing through the rest of the book at this point what a treasure of photos and drawing, paint schemes, etc. The ship was most famous for her bold action in the battle off samar.
Jan 30, 2016 the destroyer that scared off the japanese fleet. Rob kraft and paul mayer discuss the likelihood that this ship is the uss johnston dd557. Evans on the day uss johnston dd 557 was commissioned, 27 october 1943, at seattle, washington. Uss johnston dd 557, was a fletcher class destroyer, which sank in the battle off samar in 1944. Oct 31, 2019 the uss johnston was found at 20,406ft in the philippine sea after it was sunk by the japanese on october 25, 1944, during the battle off samar part of the colossal battle of leyte gulf. Hagen, the 25yearold who spoke those words to commander ernest e. Evans, the captain of the uss johnston dd557, had a frontrow seat to a naval cataclysm. As told by the officers and sailors who served aboard her 9780979074622. Its an excellent book, and i highly recommend reading it. Brickmaniauss johnston dd557 196 scale us navy destroyer.
The uss bainbridge had a crew of four officers and 69 sailors and was armed with two 3inch guns, five 6. Wreckage of a fletcherclass destroyer believed to be uss johnston dd557. Mayer and kraft believe its probably the johnston dd557 but it also could be the hoel dd533, both of. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website.
The small tincan destroyer, armed with nothing larger than 5inch 127 mm guns and torpedoes, would lead the attack of a handful of light ships. The fighting and sinking of the uss johnston dd557 book. Make smokecaptain ernest evans and the uss johnston off. Wreck of uss johnston dd 557 discovered at 20,000 feet. Iii, 1968, navy department, office of the chief of naval operations, naval history division, washington, d. Uss johnston dd557 wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Includes stories from commissioning to decommissioning plus wwii, korean war, vietnam and the cold war. The ship was placed in the hands of the charismatic commander ernest e.
The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Evans on the day uss johnston dd557 was commissioned, 27 october 1943, at seattle, washington. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Evansgot off before she sank, but were never seen again. Uss johnston dd 557 was a world war iiera fletcherclass destroyer in the service of the united states navy, named after lieutenant john vincent johnston johnston was laid down 6 may 1942 by the seattle tacoma shipbuilding co. He assisted in the union gunboat attacks that captured strategic fort henry on the tennessee river on 6 february 1862. Uss johnston dd 557, 19431944 uss johnston, a 2100ton fletcher class destroyer built at seattle, washington, was commissioned in october 1943.
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