Uss oklahoma bb 37 the only ship of the united states navy to ever be named for the 46th state was a world war i era nevada class battleship and the second of two ships in her class. Navy fireman 1st class billy james johnson became the 200th service member identified from the uss oklahoma bb37 by the defense powmia accounting agency and armed forces medical examiner system department of defense dna laboratory on february 2019. Dpaa makes 200th identification from uss oklahoma unknown remains. I will try to describe the steps i followed to make a very accurate 1. Since returning this elderly and very badly damaged warship to active service was not seriously contemplated, the major part of the project only began in mid1942, after more immediately important salvage jobs were completed. The righting and refloating of the capsized battleship oklahoma was the largest of the pearl harbor salvage jobs, and the most difficult. I served a short time on the oklahoma city in 1979. Check out the best tours and activities to experience uss oklahoma memorial. In order to right the uss oklahoma so that it could be salvaged, the pearl harbor naval shipyard constructed cranes on the shore and attached uprights to the hull of the oklahoma and used cables and winches to rotate the battleship until it was upright once more. The uss oklahoma needed 2,166 sailors and marines to function properly, and could travel 20,000 miles without refueling. Nov 22, 2016 pearl harbor uss oklahoma the final story premieres wednesday, november 23 at 87c. The uss oklahoma was our first battleship equipped with 14inch rifle main battery second unit of the nevada class, built at camden, new jersey in 191416. Rescue teams at work on the capsized hull of uss oklahoma bb37, seeking crew members trapped inside, 7 december 19. Paper model us battleship uss oklahoma by modelik scale 1.
Fdm is proud to know that this uss oklahoma city clg5 model will be displayed with pride in someones home or office. I started today in history back in 20, thinking id learn a thing or two. Webb, 23, of hobart, arkansas, killed during world war ii, was accounted for on july 29, 2019. Lindsley was assigned to the uss oklahoma, which was moored at ford island, pearl harbor, when the ship was attacked by japanese aircraft. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. The attack on the ship resulted in 429 casualties, including lindsley. Commissioned in 1916, oklahoma served in world war i as a part of battleship division six, protecting allied convoys on their way across the. She was the first us navy ship to be named for oklahoma city, oklahoma.
When the uss oklahoma was built in 1916, it was the largest and most advanced ship in the us navy. Battleship giulio cesare modelik plans 7b plan battleship giuseppe garibaldi modelik. Usn 1172926 uss oklahoma city clg5 is tugged from the bethlehem steel companys san francisco, california, shipyard to the hunters point naval shipyard, following her conversion to a guided missile cruiser, september 1960. Oklahoma city then spent twenty years in the naval inactive ship maintenance facility in suisun bay, ca, until sunk in a fleet exercise off of guam in march 1999.
Commanding officer of uss oklahoma city relieved january 5, 2016 the commanding officer co of the guambased fast attack submarine uss oklahoma city ssn 723 was relieved of his duties jan. I was in charge of transportation for the uss oklahoma survivors and their families. Salvage of uss oklahoma, 19421944 naval history and heritage. Memorial a memorial of black marble and white pillars with each member of the crew killed in action is is located on ford island, near uss missouri bb63. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss oklahoma, uss druid, uss paducah and the uss san francisco by. Seventyfive years ago, as the sun was rising over the small pacific island of oahu, japan unleashed an unprecedented attack on the unites states. Uss oklahoma sailor accounted for from world war ii timm, l.
Acting secretary of the navy thomas modly announced the name on 24 december 2019, in a press release. After her sea trials, she joined the atlantic fleet and saw duty on the eastern seaboard, where she protected convoys during world war i. About 180 former crewmen, accompanied by wives and other. Very accurate model of uss oklahoma from the peal harbor era. Mar 26, 2016 modelik 2910 us battleship uss oklahoma 1930 scala 1. The uss oklahoma at the puget sound naval yard in washington, september 28, 1940 1256401701. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. May 17, 1947 final voyage of the uss oklahoma today in history. I was never assigned into oklahoma city, but i have many friends and shipmates who were. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to oahu. Oklahoma city was a cleveland class light cruiser, designated as cl91. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. She was commissioned in may 1916 and generally operated in the atlantic over the next five years.
Uss oklahoma sailor accounted for from world war ii webb. I remember we had to get rid of the remaining talos missiles we had on board i believe it was 27. Fun crafts, paper crafts, papercraft download, paper architecture, vintage labels, paper toys, vietnam war. It weighed 11,000 tons and carried ten 14inch guns.
The uss oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. This made to order uss oklahoma city clg5 ship model was crafted with absolute precision. Buy products related to uss oklahoma products and see what customers say about uss oklahoma products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I was part of the crew of the uss blue ridge that crossdecked to bring the oklahoma city back to san diego. Apparently, this publication is dedicated to paper airplane models so heads up if you are looking for information for a scale model. Acting secnav names two newest virginiaclass subs for. The japanese used divebombers, fighterbombers, and torpedo planes to sink nine ships, including five battleships, and severely damage 21 ships. The following is a collation of reports or statements of personnel of the u. The uss oklahoma was on battleship row in pearl harbor on december 7, 1941.
Dpaa makes 200th identification from uss oklahoma unknown. Modelik us battleship uss oklahoma scala 1 200 with lasercut for sale online uss oklahoma. It is my fondest wish that the citizens of the great states of arizona and oklahoma will understand and celebrate our navys desire to memorialize the 1,177 heroes who perished in uss arizona. Usn shipsuss oklahoma city clg5 national archives photos. Washington the defense powmia accounting agency dpaa announced today that navy fireman 1st class james c.
The japanese used divebombers, fighterbombers, and torpedo planes to sink nine ships, including five battleships, and severely damage 21. Download uss oklahoma 3d model for 3ds max, maya, cinema 4d, lightwave, softimage, blender and other 3d modeling and animation software. Oklahoma city is under the administrative control of. In mid1918, oklahoma went to european waters to help protect convoys. Uss oklahoma city cl91clg5cg5 was one of 27 united states navy clevelandclass light cruisers completed during or shortly after world war ii, and one of six to be converted to guided missile cruisers. The contract to build it was awarded to newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company in newport news, virginia on august 1981 and its keel was laid down on 4 january 1984.
All plastic modelling products, news and built models from modelik pl. Uss oklahoma 3d modelfor 3ds max, maya, cinema 4d, lightwave, softimage, blender and other 3d modeling and animation software. Uss oklahoma bb37 was a nevadaclass battleship built by the new york shipbuilding. Oklahoma and other naval units in pearl harbor beginning about 0750, december 7, 1941. Uss oklahoma bb 37 was the second and final ship of the nevadaclass of battleship constructed for the us navy. The main top includes the structural column that supported a. Oklahoma was authorized for construction on 2 december 2019. Uss oklahoma city clg5 1971 3d cad model cad and 3d. Uss oklahoma 3d model for 3ds max, maya, cinema 4d, lightwave, softimage, blender and other 3d modeling and animation software. This class was the first to incorporate the standardtype design characteristics which would guide american battleship construction in the years around world war i 19141918. Modelik 2910 us battleship uss oklahoma 1930 scala 1 200 with lasercut for sale online ebay.
On may 17, 1947 while being towed, oklahoma sank during a storm roughly 540 miles off oahu in the pacific ocean. It was literally out of the blue, when the first wave of enemy aircraft arrived at 7. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Dec 07, 2007 the fine people of the great state of oklahoma, and the oklahoma centennial commission under the direction of mr blake wade donated 1. Uss oklahoma city clg5, 19601999 national archives photos. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Uss oklahoma city clg5 model ship factory direct models. Best free modelik paper models site with exam rooms, gyn exam, rectal temperature, enemas, spanking and more. After 75 years, remains of 5 uss oklahoma sailors are identified. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss oklahoma city clg 5.
Explore what happened to the uss oklahoma on december 7, 1941. The ships executive officer is captain john farwell danis, u. That was the morning that the japanese empire attacked the united states by surprise. Uss oklahoma bb 37 was a nevadaclass battleship built by the new york shipbuilding corporation for the united states navy in 1910, notable for being the first american class of oilburning dreadnoughts. The present commanding officer of uss oklahoma city clg5 is captain jay stanley howell, u. Oct 24, 2016 best free modelik paper models site with exam rooms, gyn exam, rectal temperature, enemas, spanking and more. Family of unaccounted for uss oklahoma sailor wouldnt let him go april 16, 2015 edwin hopkins was on the uss oklahoma when it was attacked in pearl harbor, and was one of hundreds buried as. Here you can download the uss oklahoma city cg 5 westpac cruise book 197778 as a high resolution. Remains of up to nearly 400 unaccounted for service members tied to the uss oklahoma at pearl harbor will be exhumed, the defense department said. The uss oklahoma needed 2,166 sailors and marines to function properly, and could travel 20,000 miles without.
This site is intended to reunite past, present and future sailors aboard the ok city. The 2 most wanted products from modelik at this moment are. May 17, 1947 final voyage of the uss oklahoma today in. Media in category uss oklahoma bb 37 the following 87 files are in this category, out of 87 total. This model represents the aft fighting top, the main top of uss arizona bb39, uss pennsylvania bb38, uss nevada bb36 and uss oklahoma bb37 as the ships appeared at pearl harbor on december 7th, 1941. She was known as the okie boat by those who served in her and those of us who knew her. Working from our extensive collection of blueprints and their photographs, our master artisans recreated this ship into an incredibly detailed desktop replica. Apr 14, 2015 remains of up to nearly 400 unaccounted for service members tied to the uss oklahoma at pearl harbor will be exhumed, the defense department said. Uss oklahoma city cl91 was a united states navy cleveland class light cruiser, later converted to a galveston class guided missile cruiser. Download free modelik paper models free nicebackup. The memorial was dedicated during the centennial celebration of the great state of oklahoma on december 7, 2007. Examine new details about what may have caused the ship to overturn and hear stories from oklahoma. Modelik 2910 us battleship uss oklahoma 1930 scala 1.
Uss oklahoma bb37, the only ship of the united states navy to ever be named for the 46th state, was a world war i era battleship and the second of two ships in her class. Uss oklahoma city served her country, as clg5 for 19 years, 3 months and 8 days, until decommissioned on 15 dec 1979. This page features photographs of uss oklahoma city clg5 that should be available from the national archives. Pearl harbor uss oklahoma the final story the attack. Oklahoma ssn802, a virginiaclass submarine, will be the second united states navy vessel named for the state of oklahoma. Uss oklahoma, a 27,500ton nevada class battleship, was built at camden, new jersey. Pearl harbor uss oklahoma the final story twin cities pbs. Late in that year and in june 1919 she escorted president wilson during his voyages to and from france. I have been working on a 3d cad model of the uss oklahoma city clg5 as configured in 1971 since 2004.
Nov 22, 2017 succeeding the twostrong new yorkclass of battleships entering construction 1911 was the twostrong nevadaclass made up of uss nevada bb36 and uss oklahoma bb 37. Pin by dustin graham on 2pac paper models, card model. Oklahoma who were in positions best to observe and interpret the sequence of events of the attack of japanese planes on the u. Modelik evolved from modelcard and several modelcard models were reissued under modelik label. He assumed command of the oklahoma city on 29 september 1969, relieving captain wayne douglas surface, u. The newer class brought along with it triple gun turrets and improved armoring amongst the more critical components of the ship lesser areas were left less protected as a.
After 75 years, remains of 5 uss oklahoma sailors are identified an aerial view of salvage operations on the uss oklahoma at pearl harbor in march, 1943. May 17, 2017 may 17, 1947 final voyage of the uss oklahoma frantic around the clock rescue efforts began almost immediately, to get at 461 sailors and marines trapped within the hull of the oklahoma. See more ideas about uss oklahoma, oklahoma city and navy ships. The first indication of the attack was the explosion of bombs dropped at a low altitude 100150.
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