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Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of the US Navy
USS Tinian was a Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of the United States Navy. The Commencement Bay class were built during World War II, and were an
USS_Tinian
1944 World War II battle between the United States and Japan
Battle of Tinian was part of the Pacific campaign of World War II. It was fought between the United States and Japan on the island of Tinian in the Mariana
Battle_of_Tinian
Political division of the Northern Mariana Islands
Tinian (/ˈtɪniən, ˌtiːniˈɑːn/; Chamorro: Tini'an) is one of the three principal islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Together
Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
Tinian,_Northern_Mariana_Islands
Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
components for "Little Boy", the first nuclear weapon used in combat, to the Tinian Naval Base, and subsequently departed for the Philippines on training duty
USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35)
Logistics of World War II invasion
on 19-20 June. On 24 July 1944, the 4th Marine Division landed on nearby Tinian, supported by aerial and naval bombardment and the guns of the XXIV Corps
Operation_Forager_logistics
Iowa-class battleship
USS Iowa (BB-61) is a retired battleship, the lead ship of her class, and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named after the state of Iowa. Owing
USS_Iowa_(BB-61)
2016 film by Mario Van Peebles (Does not recount specific details of film.)
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (also titled USS Indianapolis: Disaster in the Philippine Sea) is a 2016 American war disaster film directed by Mario
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
Tarawa, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Guam, and Tinian. On 24 July 1944, during the shelling of Tinian, Colorado received 22 shell hits from shore batteries
USS_Colorado_(BB-45)
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
on Tinian, on 23 July. Furnishing air support for ground forces on the island and maintaining an anti-submarine patrol, Midway operated off Tinian, until
USS_St._Lo
Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy
15°21′N 123°31′E / 15.350°N 123.517°E / 15.350; 123.517 The fourth USS Princeton (CVL-23) was a United States Navy Independence-class light aircraft
USS_Princeton_(CVL-23)
Cherokee-class fleet tug
California for most of the year. In early June 1958 the escort carrier USS Tinian was taken in tow at Tacoma, Washington, by Yuma; destined for San Diego
USS_Yuma_(AT-94)
American shipbuilding company (1939–1946)
in June 1955 and recommissioned as CVU-98 a utility aircraft carrier. USS Tinian (CVE-123), a Commencement Bay-class escort carrier, was stored at Reserve
Seattle–Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation
Seattle–Tacoma_Shipbuilding_Corporation
Major World War II base
Tinian Naval Advanced Base was a major United States Navy sea and air base on Tinian Island, part of the Northern Mariana Islands on the east side of the
Tinian_Naval_Base
American naval officer (1901–1953)
cruiser USS Indianapolis, in Purnell's office at the Embarcadero in San Francisco and gave McVay his orders: You will sail at high speed to Tinian where
William_Sterling_Parsons
American sailor and police officer (born 1927)
after completing a top-secret mission to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian, the Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine. Bray survived the sinking
Harold_Bray_(sailor)
Section of the Manhattan Project, active 1945
was assembled on Tinian by 25 July, except for members who were couriers for bomb parts. Nolan arrived on 26 July on the cruiser USS Indianapolis, along
Project_Alberta
USS APc-1 USS APc-2 USS APc-3 USS APc-4 USS APc-5 USS APc-6 USS APc-7 USS APc-8 USS APc-9 USS APc-10 USS APc-11 USS APc-12 USS APc-13 USS APc-14 USS APc-15
List of auxiliaries of the United States Navy
List_of_auxiliaries_of_the_United_States_Navy
Fletcher-class destroyer
neutralize enemy air fields on Tinian, Rota, and Guam. Similar operations supporting the subsequent assaults on Tinian and Guam claimed the services of
USS_Cassin_Young
(ORV-17/T-AGM-17) USS Timmerman (DD-828/EDD-828/AG-152) USS Timor (1861) USS Tingey (TB-34, DD-272, DD-539) USS Tingles (AG-144/AKL-13) USS Tinian (CVE-123/CVHE-123/AKV-23)
List of United States Navy ships: T–V
List_of_United_States_Navy_ships:_T–V
United States battleship and now museum ship
USS New Jersey (BB-62) is an Iowa-class battleship and the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the U.S. state of New Jersey. She was
USS_New_Jersey_(BB-62)
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS The Sullivans (DD-537) is a retired United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer. The ship was named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers (George
USS_The_Sullivans_(DD-537)
Atlanta-class light cruiser
The USS San Diego (CL-53) was an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned just after the US entry into World War II, and active
USS_San_Diego_(CL-53)
US Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1920–1945)
machine-gunner in several major campaigns of World War II including Guadalcanal, Tinian, and Saipan. On his fourth request to change his rating to machine-gunner
Darrell_S._Cole
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
USS Bunker Hill (CV/CVA/CVS-17, AVT-9) was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Commissioned
USS_Bunker_Hill_(CV-17)
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier of the United States Navy. During the Battle off Samar, part of the overall Battle of Leyte
USS_Gambier_Bay
Military unit
23d Marines participated in the following campaigns: Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, and the Battle of Iwo Jima. During the fierce fighting which occurred in
23d Marine Regiment (United States)
23d_Marine_Regiment_(United_States)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
USS Essex (CV/CVA/CVS-9) was an aircraft carrier and the lead ship of the 24-ship Essex class built for the United States Navy during World War II. She
USS_Essex_(CV-9)
U.S. Navy attack transport ship, 1943-1968
aboard the Coast Guard-crewed assault transport USS Cavalier (APA-37) in November, 1943 and saw action at Tinian and Saipan. He preferred to be a regular part
USS_Cavalier
Independence-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy in service 1943-1947
USS Langley (CVL-27) was an Independence-class light aircraft carrier that served the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947, and French Navy as La Fayette
USS_Langley_(CVL-27)
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
USS Tennessee, hull number BB-43, was the lead ship of the Tennessee class of dreadnought battleships built for the United States Navy in the 1910s. The
USS_Tennessee_(BB-43)
Fletcher-class destroyer
of her own, during the invasions of Saipan, 15 June, and of Tinian. While firing on Tinian 24 July, during the invasion, the battleship Colorado came under
USS_Norman_Scott
Clemson-class destroyer
USS Overton (DD-239/APD–23) was a United States Navy Clemson-class destroyer and high-speed transport that saw service during World War II. Macon C. Overton
USS_Overton
San Francisco. On 11 February 1958, she assisted the tug USS Yuma in towing the USS Tinian 10 miles west-southwest of Cape Flattery. On 14 April 1964
USCGC_Wachusett_(WHEC-44)
Lighthouse tender
Beloit Victory near Destruction Island, Washington. In early June 1958 USS Tinian was taken in tow at Tacoma, Washington, by the U.S. Navy Military Sea
USCGC_Fir_(WLM-212)
1942 LST-1-class tank landing ship
operations: the Capture and Occupation of Saipan June and July 1944; the Tinian Capture and Occupation July 1944; the Leyte landings October 1944; and the
USS_LST-483
Heywood-class attack transport
USS Fuller (AP-14/APA-7) was a Heywood-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1941 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1957. The
USS_Fuller_(APA-7)
of Saipan, 20 June to 16 July 1944, of Guam, 17 to 21 July 1944, and of Tinian, 24 July to 1 August 1944. At the invasion of Iwo Jima on 17 February 1945
USS_LCI(L)-449
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
USS Alabama, hull number BB-60, is a retired battleship. She was the fourth and final member of the South Dakota class of fast battleships built for the
USS_Alabama_(BB-60)
Cleveland-class light cruiser
USS Birmingham (CL-62) was a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, which were built during World War II. The class was designed as
USS_Birmingham_(CL-62)
WWII-era fast battleship of the United States Navy
USS Washington, hull number BB-56, was the second and final member of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built
USS_Washington_(BB-56)
Airplane that dropped the first atomic bomb
was secured to the deck of the USS Indianapolis. Unlike the six uranium-235 target discs, which were later flown to Tinian on three separate aircraft arriving
Enola_Gay
Northampton-class heavy cruiser
USS Louisville (CL/CA-28), a Northampton-class cruiser, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Louisville, Kentucky
USS_Louisville_(CA-28)
WWII United States Navy officer (1898–1968)
year, Indianapolis received orders to carry parts and nuclear material to Tinian to be used in the atomic bombs which were soon to be dropped on Hiroshima
Charles_B._McVay_III
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
USS North Carolina, hull number BB-55, is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United
USS_North_Carolina_(BB-55)
Atlanta-class light cruiser
USS Reno (CL-96) was an updated Atlanta-class light cruiser - sometimes referred to as an "Oakland-class" - designed and built to specialize in antiaircraft
USS_Reno_(CL-96)
US Navy ship
USS Passaconaway (YN-114/AN-86) – sometimes called USS Skakamaxon -- was a Cohoes-class net laying ship which was assigned to protect United States Navy
USS_Shakamaxon_(AN-88)
USS War Hawk (AP-168) was a La Salle-class transport and troopship of the United States Navy, built at the Moore Dry Dock Company in Oakland, California
USS_War_Hawk
U.S. Navy pilot (1917–1998)
cruiser USS Indianapolis delivered components for the Little Boy atomic bomb, later used in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, to the island of Tinian on 26
Adrian_Marks
2nd and 8th Marine Regiments, around to the southwestern coast of Tinian opposite Tinian Town where they feigned a landing to draw enemy forces from the
USS_Winged_Arrow
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
USS Bennington (CV/CVA/CVS-20) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and from 1952 to 1970. She
USS_Bennington_(CV-20)
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
USS Massachusetts, hull number BB-59, is the third of four South Dakota-class fast battleships built for the United States Navy in the late 1930s. The
USS_Massachusetts_(BB-59)
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Saufley (DD/DDE/EDDE-465), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a warship of the United States Navy named for pioneering Naval Aviator, Lieutenant Richard
USS_Saufley
Light cruiser of the United States Navy
USS Montpelier (CL-57) was one of 27 United States Navy Cleveland-class light cruisers completed during or shortly after World War II. She was the second
USS_Montpelier_(CL-57)
American naval officer (1885–1966)
acquiring approval to build the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, whose propulsion system later completely superseded diesel-powered
Chester_W._Nimitz
Fletcher-class destroyer
that duty until 2 July. Edwards then joined the cruiser USS Montpelier for the bombardment of Tinian, as part of the Marianas campaign. The destroyer returned
USS_Heywood_L._Edwards
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Conway (DD/DDE-507), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for William Conway, who distinguished himself
USS_Conway_(DD-507)
at Eniwetok commencing 22 April, at Guam (27 April through 20 June), at Tinian/Saipan through the first week of July, and at Okinawa until 15 October.
USS_Pinon
American officer (1886–1955)
coordinate its activities with those of the navy. In 1945, he travelled to Tinian as the representative of the Military Policy Committee, and coordinated
William_R._Purnell
Military unit
Awase airfield operational and did. When the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) delivered the atomic bomb to Tinian 6th Brigade Seabees unloaded the components,
Seabees_in_World_War_II
Farragut-class destroyer
The first USS Dewey (DD-349) was a Farragut-class destroyer of the United States Navy, launched in 1934 and named for Admiral George Dewey. Dewey served
USS_Dewey_(DD-349)
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Cony (DD/DDE-508), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Joseph S. Cony (1834–1867), a naval officer during the
USS_Cony
USS J. Franklin Bell (APA-16) was a Harris-class attack transport ship. She was built in 1921 and spent 20 years in merchant service as a passenger and
USS_J._Franklin_Bell
Private First Class Wilson was initially buried in the military cemetery on Tinian, but was reinterred in Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia, Illinois, in 1948
Robert_L._Wilson
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Bennion (DD-662) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy. The ship was named for Captain Mervyn S. Bennion who was killed in action
USS_Bennion
Mahan-class destroyer
USS Downes (DD-375) was a Mahan-class destroyer in the United States Navy before and during World War II. She was the second ship named for John Downes
USS_Downes_(DD-375)
Gleaves-class destroyer
USS Lansdowne (DD-486), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne
USS_Lansdowne
New Orleans class heavy cruiser (1933–1959)
USS New Orleans (CL/CA-32) was the lead New Orleans-class cruiser in service with the United States Navy. The New Orleans-class cruisers were the last
USS_New_Orleans_(CA-32)
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
USS White Plains (CVE-66) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier of the United States Navy. She was named after the 1776 Battle of White Plains. She was
USS_White_Plains_(CVE-66)
1942 Bayfield-class attack transport
USS Cambria (APA-36) was a Bayfield-class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was named after Cambria County,
USS_Cambria
the captain of the destroyer USS Norman Scott (DD-690); he was killed in action during World War II off the coast of Tinian aboard Norman Scott on 24 July
USS_Seymour_D._Owens
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Braine (DD-630), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Daniel L. Braine (1829–1898), who served
USS_Braine
US Navy Bayfield-class attack transport in service 1943-1968
USS Bayfield (APA-33) was a Bayfield-class attack transport built for the United States Navy during World War II, the lead ship in her class. Named for
USS_Bayfield
Mahan-class destroyer
USS Cassin (DD-372) was a Mahan-class destroyer in the United States Navy before and during World War II. She was the second ship named for Stephen Cassin
USS_Cassin_(DD-372)
Cleveland class light cruiser
USS Cleveland (CL-55) was the lead ship of the Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, which were built during World War II. The class
USS_Cleveland_(CL-55)
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Pitt (APA-223/LPA-223) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1947. She was scrapped in 1980. Pitt
USS_Pitt
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Spence (DD-512), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was laid down on 18 May 1942 by the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; launched on 27 October 1942; sponsored
USS_Spence
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Prichett (DD-561), was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy. James M. Prichett was born in Centerville, Indiana in 1836. He graduated
USS_Prichett
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
received the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save his comrades on Tinian in the Marianas on July 30, 1944. Joseph Ozbourn was born in Herrin, Illinois
Joseph_W._Ozbourn
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
transit to the Pacific Ocean. Polaris then sailed to Enewetak, Saipan, Tinian, and Apra before returning to Seattle, Washington, on 9 January 1945. She
USS_Polaris_(AF-11)
US Navy salvage ship
USS Preserver (ARS-8) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for coming
USS_Preserver
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Thuban (AKA-19/LKA-19) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1967. The ship was scrapped in
USS_Thuban
Military unit
was relieved of its tactical duties on Tinian. It finally departed the island on November 1, 1945, on the USS Griggs (APA-110). The battalion sailed back
17th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion
17th_Antiaircraft_Artillery_Battalion
Oiler of the United States Navy
USS Cahaba (AO-82) was an Escambia-class replenishment oiler acquired by the United States Navy for use during World War II. She had the dangerous but
USS_Cahaba
Minesweeper of the United States Navy
Guam-Saipan-Tinian area. YMS-321 was also pressed into service as a convoy escort in these staging areas, and on 28 November 1944 was in Tinian harbor during
USS_Grouse_(AMS-15)
destroyers: USS Burns (DD-171), USS Babbitt (DD-128), and USS Zeilin (DD-313). In 1922 he was executive officer of the replenishment oiler USS Ramapo (AO-12)
John_L._McCrea
US Navy special operations group
introduced them). At Saipan and Tinian UDTs 5, 6, and 7 were given the missions: day time for Saipan and night for Tinian. At Saipan UDT 7 developed a method
Underwater_Demolition_Team
sank the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis shortly after it delivered parts for the atomic bomb Little Boy to the island of Tinian. The loss of the Indianapolis
Japanese submarines in the Pacific War
Japanese_submarines_in_the_Pacific_War
1943 LST-1-class tank landing ship
and March 1944; the Battle of Saipan June and July 1944; the Battle of Tinian in July 1944; and the Battle of Okinawa from March to June 1945. Following
USS_LST-484
United States Marine Corps general
commanding general of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian in the Marianas and Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands. Schmidt retired from
Harry_Schmidt_(USMC)
1943 Achelous-class repair ship
where she effected repairs to vessels, and thereafter proceeded to Saipan, Tinian, Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Gulf, Kerama Retto, and Okinawa, rendering her vital
USS_Egeria
Minesweeper of the United States Navy
aviators off Tinian on 18 October. Arriving at Ulithi 26 October, she continued her patrols, and was assigned on 10 November to escort the damaged USS Canberra
USS_Counsel
Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy
USS Fair (DE-35) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy. Victor Norman Fair, Jr. was born on 15 August 1921 in Lincoln County
USS_Fair
Imperial Japanese Navy B3 type cruiser submarine
significant wartime success came with a conventional torpedo attack upon USS Indianapolis on 30 July 1945. She was modified to carry Kaiten manned torpedoes
Japanese submarine I-58 (1943)
Japanese_submarine_I-58_(1943)
United States Navy headquarters and communications command ship
USS Ancon (AGC-4) was one of three identical ships built for the Panama Railroad Company put into operation in 1938. The ship was converted to a troop
USS_Ancon_(AGC-4)
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Eaton (DD-510) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. She was recommissioned from 1951 to 1969
USS_Eaton
North American warship
USS LST-340 - later known as USS Spark (IX-196) - was a LST-1-class tank landing ship that served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. LST-340 served
USS_LST-340
Melbourne, Australia. Underway 7 May with more troops, she debarked some at Tinian and others at Guam, before arriving San Francisco 27 June with 1,161 troops
USS_General_LeRoy_Eltinge
First built-for-purpose hospital ship of the U.S. Navy
The sixth USS Relief (AH-1), the first ship of the United States Navy designed and built from the keel up as a hospital ship, was laid down 14 June 1917
USS_Relief_(AH-1)
Gleaves-class destroyer
USS Lardner (DD-487), a Gleaves-class destroyer, was the second United States Navy ship to be named for Rear Admiral James L. Lardner, a Naval officer
USS_Lardner_(DD-487)
USS James O'Hara (APA-90) was a Frederick Funston-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II and later in the Korean War
USS_James_O'Hara
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