The ship is named after the battle of cowpens, a major american victory near cowpens, south carolina, in the american revolution. Nathan zelk, former rm2ss uss montpelier ssn 765 august. Construction began in february 2008 and the ship was named on july 15. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece youll love. Montpelier was commissioned in september 1942 and saw service in several campaigns in the pacific. Navy cruise books, 19182009 this data collection contains u. Marty noe, a veteran submariner, is here to give us a taste of this unique language. After early stumbles, navy, newport news might be turning the. Attack sub maintenance at private yards running behind. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss montpelier ssn 765. Royal navy submarine, unique facts, history facts, waves, reading, books, half. Sixtytwo submarines of this class have been completed, 41 are still in active service. Block iii hulls include the eight ships procured from 2008 through and 20.
Uss montpelier was the first submarine to launch tomahawk. Eastern daylight time during a training exercise the navy says no personnel aboard either vessel were injured and that damage to both ships is being assessed, but that montpeliers nuclear plant was unaffected by. The minnesota ssn 783 is the 10th and the last of the block ii virginiaclass attack submarine and the third united states navy ship named for the state of minnesota. Uss montpelier ssn765 submarine squadron nostalgia llc. This uss montpelier ssn 765 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Uss albany ssn 753 uss norfolk ssn 714 uss scranton ssn 756 uss montpelier ssn 765 submarine squadron 8.
Im not sure if we were the first submariners to come up with this quote, but it was the theme we had printed on tshirts along with a surface ship in the crosshairs of a periscope for the first ever mediterranean deployment of the mighty monty uss montpelier ssn 765. The contract to build her was awarded to northrop grumman newport news shipbuilding on august 14, 2003. Uss cowpens cg63 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each incarnation of the ship ie, for each entry in the ship name and designation history section. Uss helena ssn725 and uss montpelier ssn765, respectively. The ship and crew completed this period three months ahead of schedule and, after successfully completing sea trials returned to. Gd electric boat wins uss montpelier maintenance deal. Present naval station norfolk norfolk, virginia, united states. Uss montpelier ssn765 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Uss montpelier ssn 765 fpo ae 095782421 5000 ser ssn 765 oct 0 6 2004 from. Uss cowpens cg63 is a ticonderogaclass guided missile cruiser in service with the united states navy. Uss boise ssn 764 uss newport news ssn 750 uss oklahoma city ssn 723.
Adm demars donates collection of submarine and carrier. Uss montpelier cl 57 was one of 26 united states navy clevelandclass light cruisers completed during or shortly after world war ii began. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Uss providence ssn 719 uss san juan ssn 751 uss sante fe ssn 763. This uss montpelier ssn765 silver dolphins submarine enlisted cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Some ships are designed to sink others require our assistance. Navy opted to send uss montpelier ssn765 to general dynamics. The ship and crew completed this period three months ahead of. Adm demars speaks at the 1994 christening of uss tucson ssn 770. This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. All the wacky submarine terms you never knew you wanted to. Uss montpelier cl 57 was one of 26 united states navy cleveland class light cruisers completed during or shortly after world war ii.
Uss virginia ssn 774 theres the new girl uss north carolina ssn 777 uss new hampshire ssn 778 submarine squadron 6. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. She was the second us navy ship to be named for the city of montpelier, vermont. Frames free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The contract to build her was awarded to the electric boat division of general dynamics corporation in groton, connecticut on 31 january 1971 and her keel was laid down on 27 january 1973. According to maintenance and modernization directorlarry runkle. Rickover ssn 795 pcu iowa ssn 797 commander, submarine squadron 12. After early stumbles, navy, newport news might be turning. Montpelier s vertical rudder is either under water or has been carried away by the collision. Uss montpelier returns home after successful deployment top. She was laid down five months after the cleveland, launched only three months behind her and commissioned on 9 september 1942. Uss skate ssn578 made submarine history on 11 august 1958 when it. The uss montpelier cl 57 was the third member of the cleveland class of light cruisers, and won the navy unit commendation and thirteen battle stars for her service in the pacific. Uss hartford ssn 768 uss virginia ssn 774 theres the new girl uss north carolina ssn 777 uss new hampshire ssn 778 submarine squadron 6.
The third montpelier ssn 765 was laid down on 19 may 1989 at newport news, va. Submarine uss montpelier and cruiser uss san jacinto. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Noe served on three nuclear fast attack boats, the uss phoenix ssn 702, the uss montpelier ssn 765, and the. Uss boise ssn 764 uss newport news ssn 750 uss oklahoma city ssn 723 submarine development squadron. Subron 6 uss helena ssn 725 uss albany ssn 753 uss scranton ssn 756. Click on the calendar year to view the history command operations report. The day monumental view news from southeastern connecticut. Attack sub uss boise set for private yard maintenance in 2019.
While rising to periscope depth, the uss montpelier ssn 765 collides with the uss san jacinto while both vessels are conducting exercises off the coast of florida. Uss montpelier returns home from deployment top stories. Navy lost 1,891 days of attack sub operations waiting for. The contract to build her was awarded to newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company in newport news, virginia on 6 february 1987 and her keel was laid down on 19 may 1989. Us navy uss montpelier ssn765 submarine commissioning. She was laid down five months after the cleveland, launched only three months behind her and commissioned on 9 september 1942 the montpelier carried more antiaircraft guns than the cleveland or the columbia. The third montpelier ssn765 was laid down on 19 may 1989 at newport news, va. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Gd electric boat wins uss montpelier maintenance deal naval. The navy opted to send uss montpelier ssn 765 to general dynamics electric boat and uss helena ssn 725, uss columbus ssn 762 and uss boise ssn 764 to huntington ingalls newport news.
Visited ports in norway, scotland, spain during 6month deployment. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Uss montpelier returns to naval station norfolk naval today. Uss montpelier ssn765 covers page 1 19912018 postmarks. This scope of work encompasses planning efforts necessary to maintain full unrestricted operation of the submarine, as well as upgrades. Buy militarybest uss montpelier ssn 765 officer license plate frame. The contract to build her was awarded to newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company in newport news, virginia on february 6, 1987, and her keel was laid down on may 19, 1989. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Mar 07, 20 1991 christening of uss montpelier ssn 765. Uss montpelier ssn 765 uss minnesota ssn 783 uss north dakota ssn 784 uss colorado ssn 788 uss indiana ssn 789 uss south dakota ssn 790 uss vermont ssn 792 pcu oregon ssn 793 pcu hyman g. Buy militarybest uss montpelier ssn765 officer license plate frame. The design changes were successfully proven out during uss north dakotas ssn 784 builder sea trials in august 2014. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap.
You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss montpelier cl 57 cruise book during world war ii. She was launched on 21 february 1976 sponsored by mrs. Uss missouri bb 63 mdivision uss news pages directory. Adm demars chats with tipper gore, wife of the vice president and the ships sponsor, at the 1994 christening of uss greenville ssn 772. Submarines, squadrons and support commands united states navy. Dive with the uss montpelier again in this handcrafted 20inch submarine. Winter, montpelier is returning from the european command area of responsibility where it executed the nations maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.
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