USS Dyson DD 572 Memo to Chief of Naval and 35 similar items

USS Dyson DD 572 Memo to Chief of Naval Personnel 1944 Sinking USS Spence DD 512 A 3 original individual pages stapled. USS Dyson DD 572 Memo to Chief of Naval Personnel 23 December 1944 on the Sinking USS Spence , a memo to the Crew of the USS Dyson from a Survivor of the USS Spence and a reprint of a Newspaper article from Ornage Texas about the sinking and rescue. On 17 December, Spence prepared to refuel and pumped out all of the salt water ballast from her tanks; but rough seas caused the fueling operation to be cancelled. The next day, the weather worsened and the storm turned into a major typhoon. As the ships wallowed in canyon-like troughs of brine, Spence's electrical equipment got wet from great quantities of sea water taken on board. After a 72-degree roll to port, all of the lights went out and the pumps stopped. The rudder jammed; and, after a deep roll to port about 11:00, Spence capsized and sank. Only 24 of her complement survived. USS Hull and USS Monaghan were also sunk in the typhoon. Spence was struck from the Navy list on 19 January 1945. in good condition with edge and corner wear. Printed on War Time Paper Our Policies: For Multiple Purchases A single payment for all items would be appreciated. We Ship World Wide Due to the Impact of USPS Policy Changes, Delivery time of some International Packages may be 8 to 18 weeks or more International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. STATE Sales Tax Based on Applicable Tax Laws, will calculate and, collect Sales Tax for items shipped to customers in States requiring Sales Tax collection. You may be interested in our other listings. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution