USS WASP (CV-18) - Craig Rothhammer wrote:

Comments: Dear Craig:

You wrote:

"After transiting the Panama Canal and crossing the Pacific......"

When the WASP was converted in Brooklyn Navy Yard, new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 caliber guns were installed on both sides of its hull. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide, so the WASP could no longer go through the locks. The WASP transited the Suez Canal in order to reach Japan.

Sincerely,

BUBBLEHEAD BOB

Keywords: USS WASP collision with USS HOBSON

Edward B. Ballard

Comments: My grandfather, Radio Communicator, Ed Ballard, was on the WASP when it sank (not sure of exact details as he never really liked to talk about it) but I would love to hear from shipmates, family members of shipmates, or those who knew him and other stories. Thanks in advance, a loving granddaughter, Carla

Keywords: USS WASP (when it sank)

Looking for John (Jack) O'Brien

Comments: I am lookiing for former shipmate, John (Jack) O'Brien from Brooklyn N.Y. We were on the Wasp (V-2 Div) along with Sam Panciroli the night of the collison with the U.S.S. Hobson. The three of us went from Bainbridge to NATTC Jacksonville to NATTC Millington, TN for Aviation Machinist school and then aboard the Wasp... Jack was a very good basketball player and he played on the Wasp Basketball Team that had 45 wins and 2 losses.

Keywords: U.S.S. Wasp, U.S.S. Hobson, Sammy, Power Jeeps, V-2 Div. Hoops

lost patch

Comments: Looking for a copy of this patch i lost from a dear friend of mine Frank Cafferty Seattle WA.I would like to buy an original or photo copy for reference.Cost not important.I can't loose his best memories.Thank You

Keywords: uss wasp world cruise 1953 korea task force 77

USS WASP CVS-18 V-4 DIV 68-69

Comments: I was assigned aboard the USS Wasp CVS-18 during 68-69, in V-4 Division (Aviation Fuels). The V-4 Division Officer was Lt. M.R. McNee, and I am searching for any of my shipmates who were aboard the Wasp at that time. I have two cruisebooks, one of which is the 25th anniversary edition, for the ships company. Contact me via e-mail at: gekernaghan@yahoo.com . I'd especially like to hear from Hugo Herold, C.L. Ward, Frank Wardell, R.D. Jones, or the Van Dett brothers.

Keywords: V-4 Div / 68-69 / Cruisebook

USS WASP DURING WWII

Comments: LeRoy Denend was a radar operator on the uss Wasp during ww2. LeRoy is my father (passed away in 1994) when i was in my 40's he told my a story of a delay bomb from the Japanese went thru two decks a blew up in the mess hall. I had never heard a thing about it for all those years. He was in tears by the time he finished the story of how he had to help pull all the young sailors, most in pieces,out of the water. The ship made it back to shore on its own. Can you give me more information..Thank you, Tom Denend

Keywords: My father was LeRoy Clement Denend. He was on the uss Wasp during ww2. I believe he was a radar operator. I don't have any additional information.

Daughter of Patrick H deck

Comments: My Dad served on the Wasp during the Korean War. His name is Patrick H Deck, he was a gunners mate. If anyone knew him, and would like to share some stories with his daughter I would love to hear them. Thank you, Jenny Holford

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korea1952 wasp hobson collision apr.26

Comments: any hobson survivors recall darkend ship maneuvers & comments arguments on bridge ??? 170 men lost .memorial @ charleston..sc..

Keywords: j.smartz.southerland. sanger. ramey capt. melin farquar.kelly.poulnot..

Searching for old (CV 18) USS Wasp.

Comments: My Daddy served with the US Marine detachment on the USS Wasp from 1952 to late 1953.I am trying to find a model of the old CV-18.Can someone please give me some information concerning this matter. I am also looking to find a model (1/48 scale) of the old Royal Navy Blackburn Buccaneer. This aircraft flew with the fleet airarm of the Royal Navy from 1958 to 1978.I would surely appreciate some assistance. And last but not least I am also trying to find a model of the old HMS Ark Royal (the slant deck carrier) and a model of the USS John F. Kennedy. If anyone has any information please let me know.Thank you very much.

Keywords: USS Saratoga , HMS Ark Royal(old slant deck carrier) F-4 Phantoms , A-4 Skyhawk , F-8 Crusader , F4U Corsair , AD Skyraider , S-2 Buccaneer , (Royl Navy).And USS John F. Kennedy and old CV-18 USS Wasp.Also I was in the TET offensive of early 1968. My unit was Co.I 3/9 3Rd. Marine Division , Okinawa.

LOOKING FOR ( SAM ) Q.J. CARRIGY., SN

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research for my dad and me

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Keywords: my granpa was on the u.s.s warp (cv18) in the 50's he die in 02 of old age . So now i am trying to learn more about the ship he was on . my dad and i know only little about the ship of what he told us, any help will be nice.

CVA-18-- after Suez until July 1955

Comments: Got off ship in Frisco July, 1955, maybe someone would remember me and send me an e-mail.

Thanks,

Keywords: Chuck

USS WASP (CV-18) - POST TRUCE

Comments: The HOBSON was classified and named DMS-26 )Destroyer Minesweeper prior to the collison with the WASP near the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean on 4/26/52. She was no longer (DD-464). Check it out!

Also, the USS WASP left Norfolk, VA on 9/16/53 crossing the Atlantic Ocean and transiting the Suez Canal on her way to Japan. The WASP could not transit the Panama Canal, due to the recent addition of new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 cal guns mounted on port and starboard sides of the vessel. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide and WASP would never pass through the locks. Check it out!

I rode WASP during that period and have a cruise book showing WASP transiting the Suez Canal.

Respectfully,

Robert F. Marble TMCS(SS) USN (Ret)

Keywords: Collision between USS WASP (CV-18) and USS HOBSON (DMS-26)on 4/26/52.

Lookin for USS Wasp Cruise Book 1951- 1952

Comments: I am looking to replace a cruise book from the USS Wasp 1951 - 1952. My father was a Corpsman on board during those dates. Would like to obtain a copy of the book in his memory. Also if any served with hom would like to talk to.

Thanks CWO Tim Huffman USMC Ret.

Keywords: Wasp, 1951, 1952

Looking for James Marino's friends

Comments: I am James Marino's widow. I'm looking for any of his friends from the Navy. THANK YOU

Keywords: Wasp, 1951-1955, Marino, James

Dinnerware my Dad gave my Mother Of USS Wasp

Comments: If anyone can help me with this wish for her I would be for ever in you debt.My father killed himself in July 99 because of his throat cancer.And that the only thing he left me,cause my voical cords and all were removed just 3 months to the day he killed himself and he never got to see but one of his Grandkids of which he has 23 now and 17 great grankids.I am his oldest Daughter and he has 3 boys.Two older brothers and one younger.He was 10 yrs older than my mother.Her name at the time was Elaine Jarman-Luna.They met in Pensacola when he was 24 and she was 14.them and another couple went to mississippi to get married.The woman was a cousin named Elvyn Eddins and she married a man that also served on the ship.So if you know anything about my father of where I can get some more of the dishes I would be deaply in your debt.

Keywords: My dads name was James William Luna.And he served on the Wasp durning the Korean War and WWII I think.But he gave my mother a service of 4 dinner plates with bread plate soup bowl cup and saucer.On the back it gives the mans name that took the snap shot of the Wasp while he was in and Air Plane.I want to know if there are anymore sets out there and if so would you be willing to part with them.

Cwers list 1943-1945

Comments: My Dad, Edward Jerome Craig was on the Wasp in the Pacific during WW II. I would like a list of cooks on the Wasp @ that time to add to family history.... Thank-you Edw.

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USS WASP CV 18

Comments: I am looking for a model of the USS WASP cv18 for my dad for Christmas. He served on the WASP in the late 50's. Please Let me know where I can find one wothout paying 1200+ for it.

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LOOKING FOR A MODEL OF THE USS WASP CV-9

Comments: Looking for a model of the USS WASP CV-9. I would like to give it to my father who served on the USS WASP CV-9 the years of 1955-1957. Also would like to hear from anyone that knew him on the USS WASP. My Father's name is Howard Engledow. He was a machinist mate 3rd class.

Keywords: USS WASP

O-R Div. USS Wasp CVA-18

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looking for shipmates

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Wanting to know

Comments: I am the widow of Billy Larkin Prince. He left behind a son---I am trying to build memories of a father. He will never have the honor of knowing. I found a book, while going through his things. It has the USS WASP written in it. Does any one have any picture or information on him.I would appreciate any responds. He was in the Navy in the year of 1952. This is all the information I have on him.

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SS WASP cva-18/ 1956 far east

Comments: trying to find anyone that was in my team in the mine warfare shop/ the secert six/ six div. 1955,56,57

Keywords: KY REB.

e mail me

Comments: was in the first div,would like to hear from c. crabb

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