Nipsic to nimitz book

She was a lovely, gracious lady and very generous in sharing her research, said carolyn neal, executive director of the kitsap county historical society museum. Dec 26, 2011 brayton harris admiral nimitz is the easy to read story of the career of the nations foremost navy flag officer of the 20th century. Psns, one hundred years of tradition, lloyd pritchett, sun staff. Jan 16, 1997 nimitz class this book is a mixed bag. It is stylistically similar to tom clancy, particularly the hunt for red october. John henry gibbons january 7, 1859 december 22, 1944 was a captain in the united.

A 20mm cannon on an a7 corsair aircraft accidentally fires during maintenance setting six other aircraft ablaze aboard uss nimitz. Louise reh is a coauthor of nipsic to nimitz, a comprehensive history of the shipyard. Before nipsic to nimitz, reh published two books about the shipyards first 50 years. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss nimitz page. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Document 49 center for the study of the pacific northwest.

Puget sound naval shipyard recalls contributions to fleet. Puget sound naval shipyard, kitsap countys largest employer practically since its creation 100 years ago and one of the navys foremost industrial facilities, came within an eyelash of not being built at all. Reh and helen lou ross in their book nipsic to nimitz. He played a major role in the naval history of world war ii as commander in chief, u. According to worldcat, the book is held in 1,197 libraries. Uss nipsic crew stories of the men present at samoa during the hurricane the data here is generally gleaned from published sources. Uss nimitz is the first ship in the nimitz class of nuclearpowered aircraft carriers and the first ship in the navy named after fleet admiral chester w.

I have had no contact yet with any descendants of uss nipsic crew. Uss nimitz cvn 68 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 198687. The ship was laid down on 24 december 1862 by portsmouth navy yard. Bound in gray material, nimitz sdiary chronicles the pacific battles in rigorous detail, covering several volumes of situational strategy and experience from a. Uss nimitz cvn68 is a supercarrier of the united states navy, and the lead ship of her class. Nimitz is likely to be available in several formulations around the world, engineered to accommodate local agricultural practices in different crops and countries. Washingtons excellent ports and fine railroad network made the state a good choice for siting large naval supply depots during world war ii. Us navy and marine corps personnel killed and injured. The book is awkward when he is trying to, what i believe to be, humanizing the characters. Nimitz, halsey, leahy, and kingthe fivestar admirals who won the war at sea. A centennial history of the puget sound naval shipyard. Nimitz kept a daily journal now referred to as the gray book. Apr 10, 2020 the bremerton naval museum is indeed reprinting from nipsic to nimitz a history of the puget sound naval shipyard it is an exact reprint no changesupdates and they have ordered an initial 2,000 copies which i think will not last the year.

Navy expeditionary medal, marine corps expeditionary medal. Bush gallery museum store, the national museum of the pacific war command post and the online museum store. Nipsic arrived off morris island, south carolina, on 5 november 1863 to join in the blockade of charleston, where she served until the end of the american civil war. Bremerton shipyards history with submarines traces back. Wyckoff made his headquarters aboard the wooden gunship uss nipsic, since there were no buildings ashore. It was inscribed to joe and clarisse knowland with best wishes and great affection.

The socalled gray book, named for its original cover, spans from the days after the attack on pearl harbor to the final days of world war ii. Nimitz is scheduled as an s6 poison meaning it does have to be treated with respect when handling the. Former squadron vaws members are invited to join the association. Lavishly illustrated, with a running timeline throughout, this is the book that set the bar for all the history ink timeline books to follow. How a war was won and a city vanished at pearl harbor. Navy continues to preserve psns crane and to tell its story. With one of the largest, most comprehensive collection of books and gift items connected with wwii in the pacific theater to be found, you may shop here at our online museum store or visit either of our museum stores at the admiral nimitz museum and the national museum of the pacific war. Shipyards history with submarines traces back to world war i. Bremerton shipyards history with submarines traces back to wwi. Author title subject vol mo yr maher, thomas j early days in the survey surveying, early days 5 sep 1971 makovich, lee the atlasimperial diesel engine innovative engine, 1920s 42 jun 2009 marine e. On 26 june 1865, three sailors deserted from the nipsic. Uss nipsic, puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, 1900s.

Much of the above information came from the book nipsic to nimitz by louise m. On 27 june 1864, she took schooner julia as the blockaderunner attempted to enter port. The authors coverage of admiral nimitz s personal and military life was superb. Also see uss nimitz enters shipyards dry dock for a year of maintenance in 1917, the russians had purchased a lot of six submarines from electric boat, only to. A wellillustrated, comprehensive history of the shipyard nipsic to nimitz, louise m. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Screw steamer uss trenton, screw sloop uss vandalia, and gunboat uss nipsic were all wrecked, resulting in the deaths of 51 sailors. Nimitz was an expert on submarines and was instrumental in the advent of the nuclear submarine. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard by reh, louise m ross, helen lou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He received preparatory orders, for assignment to nipsic on july 31 but those orders.

The admiral nimitz foundation and national museum of the pacific war directly benefit from your purchases at the george h. In my opinion this is a terrific book, that gives credit to a remarkable admiral. Its title, nipsic to nimitz, pays tribute to the first ship, the wooden gun boat uss nipsic, and most recent ship, the nuclearpowered supercarrier uss nimitz, to be base at the bremerton yard for extended periods. In march 1889, three american warships had been sent to apia, samoa, to represent the united states and her interests. Nimitz class is a naval thriller published in 1997 by patrick robinson. If you are navy buff or world war ii historian then i highly recommend this book. Magic carpet, an operation in which warships would be converted into transports to bring troops home. There is a lot of material in the book that could have been edited out without damaging the main plot. Bremertons iconic crane preserved while others are torn down. A centennial history of puget sound by reh, louise m. The four crewmen, who escaped serious injury, were lcdr. Nimitz book and gift shop fredericksburg 2020 all you. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.

The book is well written and meticulously researched. Harris has done an admirable job of condensing a long. Called a great book worthy of a great man, this definitive biography of the commander in chief of the pacific fleet in world war ii, first published in 1976 and now available in paperback for the first time, continues to be considered the best book ever written about adm. The upheaval had gained the interest of the german and british governments as well, and warships representing each nation. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard. Over the years i have read a number of biographies of nimitz, but i believe this is one of the best biographies of nimitz. The majority of the book is about wwii, but historian potter does work in his early life and his family life. Weather related incidents naval history and heritage navy. Check out our uss nimitz cvn 68 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Nov 11, 2018 shipyards history with submarines traces back to world war i. By world war ii the ammunition depot had 40 buildings, and more would be built during the war. Nipsic to nimitz a centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard signed ex ebay. Uss nimitz cvn 68 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 198687 did you serve aboard uss nimitz cvn 68.

Only four men in american history have been promoted to the fivestar rank of admiral of the fleet. All 4 crew members ejected approximately miles west of north island and were recovered after less than an hour in the water by an sh60f belonging to hs8, also on board nimitz. One of the largest warships in the world, she was laid down, launched, and commissioned as cvan68, aircraft carrier, attack, nuclear powered, but she was later redesignated as cvn68, aircraft carrier, multimission, nuclearpowered, on 30 june 1975, as part of a fleetwide realignment that year. The bremerton naval museum is indeed reprinting from nipsic to nimitz a history of the puget sound naval shipyard it is an exact reprint no changesupdates and they have ordered an initial 2,000 copies which i think will not last the year.

A vs33 s3b, on a routine training mission from nimitz cvn68 crashed into the pacific. Sep 30, 2001 wyckoff made his headquarters aboard the wooden gunship uss nipsic, since there were no buildings ashore. A centennial history of the puget sound naval shipyard 1991 back to document concordance suddenly after the second world war the puget sound naval shipyard in bremerton had a new mission. Puget sound navy shipyard work on vessels dates back to world. The author is at his best when describing the navy and naval actions. Mullan, left the navy yard yesterday and anchored off ellis island, where she will take in powder, shell, and other ammunition preparatory to starting on her. Library at bremerton navy museum to be named for rehs. Admiral nimitzs pacific fleet confidential letter on lessons of damage. Naval memorial museum of the pacific, bremerton, 1991. Puget sound navy shipyard work on vessels dates back to. A centennial history of the puget sound naval shipyard bremerton. Nimitz kept a collection of communications that grew to more than 4,000 pages.

History ink with uw press, 2001 isbn 0295981652 95 pp. Click here to begin the uss nimitz cvn68 association membership registration process. Unfollow nimitz signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. According to nipsic to nimitz, a centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard, to prevent any unauthorized surface or submerged boat traffic in local waters, an open mesh weave of steel. Puget sound navy yard built seven submarines during world war i, one of which was the largest submarine ever manufactured in. Those seven submarines, one of which was the largest to have ever been built in the. Beginning march 15, 1889, a violent storm struck the islands, destroying or disabling six of the seven warships in apia harbor. Nipsic to nimitz a centennial history of puget sound naval. Enormous depots were built at pier 91 in seattle and near spokane, used to supply needed war materiel to alaska and the pacific. View all attractions near nimitz book and gift shop on tripadvisor. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard by reh, louise m. Gunboat uss nipsic wrecked by a storm at apia, samoa. Uss nimitz cvn 68 norlant and mediterranean cruise book. Puget sound naval ammunition depot, bremerton in 1904, a naval magazine opened on ostrich bay, bremerton, to supply battleships and other combat vessels leaving the puget sound navy yard.

Puget sound navy yard built seven submarines during world war i, one of which was the largest submarine ever manufactured in the. The more than 4,000page gray book, a collection of nimitz s communications during world war ii, is being made available to the public on feb. This is the official facebook fan page for uss nimitz cvn 68. Vandalia, and nipsicby huge destructive waves called tsunamis. Psns, one hundred years of tradition, lloyd pritchett, sun. In all cases, the information presented here is given in good faith but should not be considered as factual without independent verification. During the battles in the pacific during world war ii, admiral chester w. It is the first book in the series which features admiral arnold morgan and ben adnam. Nipsic to nimitz a centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard by reh louise m and ross helen lou abebooks.