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lonestarbattleship · 5 months
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USS NEW YORK (BB-34) departing from the New York Navy Yard. She will travel to Hampton Roads, Virginia to conduct speed trials.
"To demonstrate the worth as a member of the first line of Uncle Sam's sea forces, the Battleship NEW YORK left the Navy Yard today Nov. 11 for a speed test at Hampton Roads. Picture was taken from the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge.
An impressive bacground is the skyline of New York, showing the Woolworth building, the highest in the world, the World building, Equitable building, and several other noted structures."
-Associated Press Photo no.: A190
Date: November 11, 1916
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redarmyscreaming · 2 months
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USS New York (BB-34) seen from a kite balloon about 1300 feet above the ship, which was making 17 knots, 1919
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carbone14 · 3 months
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Le cuirassé USS New York (BB 34) – 29 mai 1915
©Naval History and Heritage Command - 19-N-13046
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judgemark45 · 19 days
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The U.S. Navy battleship USS New York (BB-34) arrives off New York City to take part in Navy Day celebrations, circa 19 October 1945.
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USS New York (BB-34) during the Grand Naval Review of 20 May 1937 as the New York carried Admiral Hugh Rodman, the President's personal representative for the coronation of King George VI of England.
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nebris · 6 months
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Cassin Young (March 6, 1894 – November 13, 1942) was a captain in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Biography
Young was born in Washington, D.C., on March 6, 1894. At the age of two he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where his father operated a drug store.[1] After graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy on June 3, 1916, he served on the battleship USS Connecticut (BB-18) into 1919. He attended submarine school in 1919 and then spent several years in subs. During that period, he served on the USS R-22 (SS-99) and USS R-3 (SS-80). In 1921, he and his family returned from Panama and he assisted in outfitting the USS S-51. In January 1922, he served in Naval Communications on the staff of Commander Submarine Divisions, Battle Fleet, and at the Naval Academy.
During 1931 to 1933, Lieutenant Commander Young served on the battleship USS New York (BB-34). He was subsequently awarded command of the destroyer USS Evans (DD-78) and was assigned to the Eleventh Naval District from 1935 to 1937. After promotion to the rank of Commander, he commanded Submarine Division Seven and was stationed at Naval Submarine Base New London, in Groton, Connecticut.
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, he was commanding officer of the repair ship USS Vestal (AR-4), which was badly damaged by Japanese bombs and the explosion of the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39). Commander Young rapidly organized offensive action, personally taking charge of one of Vestal's anti-aircraft guns. When Arizona's forward magazine exploded, the blast blew Young overboard. Although stunned, he was determined to save his ship by getting her away from the blazing Arizona. Swimming through burning oil back to Vestal, which was already damaged and about to be further damaged, Young got her underway and beached her, thus ensuring her later salvage. His heroism was recognized with the Medal of Honor.
Promoted to Captain in February 1942, he took command of the heavy cruiser USS San Francisco (CA-38) on November 9, 1942.[2] On November 13, 1942, during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, he guided his ship in action with a superior Japanese force and was killed by enemy shells while closely engaging the battleship Hiei. Captain Young was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the campaign and San Francisco received the Presidential Unit Citation.
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hotrodsmitty · 2 years
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The U.S. Navy battleship USS New York (BB-34) leads USS Nevada (BB-36) and USS Oklahoma (BB-37) during maneuvers, in 1932. The aircraft carrier USS Langley (CV-1) is partially visible in the distance. 1932 USN Image https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgau_JKr9Qh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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usaac-official · 4 years
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An OS2U taxis alongside USS New York (BB-34), November 1942
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robert-carmona · 4 years
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Here are the battleships USS Texas (BB-35) and USS New York (BB-34) with their searchlights ablaze while sailing on the Hudson River past midtown Manhattan.
New York City, May 3rd, 1939
PHOTO: Michael Strout
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Uss constitution (bottom) with USS New York (bb-34) and USS Texas (bb-35) in 1934
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lonestarbattleship · 29 days
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"Double-O Day Aboard USS New York (BB-34)"
"A unique angle view during annual inspection of men aboard USS New York, anchored off Hawaii during combined Army and Navy manoeuvres."
Photographed on February 29, 1932 during Fleet Problems XIII.
World Wide Photos: LOS-12081
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redarmyscreaming · 7 months
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USS New York (BB-34) at the Coronation Review of the Fleet held at Spithead to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI on May 20, 1937
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carbone14 · 2 years
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Le cuirassé USS New York (BB-34) lors d’une revue navale à New York - 31 mai 1934
©Naval History and Heritage Command - NH 712
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judgemark45 · 16 days
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USS New York (BB-34) being sunk as a target off Hawaii on 8 July 1948
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USS New York (BB-34) arriving at New York City, October 19, 1945, for the Navy Day celebrations later that month.
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nebris · 2 years
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On July 8, 1948, the irradiated USS New York (BB-34) was expended as a target ship near Hawaii.
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