However, it is possible for the hitter to strike out and still reach base, if the catcher drops the. Also on the 5th, in the afternoon, the destroyer HMS Kimberley (Lt.Cdr. Howden, CBE, RAN), HMS Decoy (Lt.Cdr. C.G. Stephenson, RAN) departed Alexandria for exercises. At 1725K/21, USS Vireo secured alongside on the starboard side. At 1623C/21, HMS Kingston opened fire rather prematurely as the bombers were well out of range and bursts were well short. Blackburn, RN) near Nancowry Island and then take over the escort of the gunboats from HMS Durban. One of our dive bombers failed to return. They were escorted by USS Flusser, USS Conyngham, USS YMS-10, USS YMS-314, USS YMS-336 and USS YMS-364. Task Unit 78.1.35 was the Demolition Unit which was made up of the high speed transport USS Kline (Lt. B.F. Uran, USNR) and the LCI(D)'s USS LCI(D)-29 (Lt. R.M. Discount reflected in cart. O.F. Howden, CBE, RAN) around 1350GH/10 in position 0540'S, 9300'E. H.T. Unloading commenced with HMS Kimberley again conducted an A/S patrol off the area. She arrived at Challenger Bay around 0930L/3. C.B. (121), 18 Aug 1943HMAS Hobart (Capt. A derisive term for a dedicated, almost delusional, A pitcher is said to be "on the hook" when he leaves the game with his team behind because of runs that he gave up a hook on which he may be. J.E. Crace, RN) is undocked. G.T. By TBS Rear-Admiral Crutchley informed T/Capt. R.E. Callahan, USN) also departed. at 0746I/2, CTG 78.1 ordered USS ATR-61, unless required by USS Jenkins, to report to CTU 78.1.4 to aid in retraction of LST's. Schwarz, USNR), USS LCI(R)-72 (Ens. R.C. It was however to close near sunset to sent the boats out again to collect the rafts as it was also feared that the Neosho could sink at any moment due to her listing badly. H.L. A.H. Straight, RNR) joined the convoy. W.C. Schultz, USN) departed Dunk Island. Jehangir (British, 3566 GRT, built 1924), Also at 1940I/5, convoys 02-J and 02-N arrived. HMAS Hobart, USS Charette and USS Burns covered 'White' Beach destroying serveal suspected gun emplacements and other targets. (53). The Products/Parts is Used,Fasco Inducer 71216112 (7121-6112) P/N 26G4201,F33HXH HN-3327 Technical Specs Type:U21B Brand:Fasco,Lennox Model:71216112,7121-6112,F33HXH HN-3327 P/N:26G4201 HP:1/30 HZ:60 Voltage:115V 3200 RPM AMPS:1.5A PH:1 Class B Ins. Howden, cBE, RAN) arrived at Aden from Port Victoria, Seychelles. Coleman, USN) and USS Metcalf (T/Cdr. USS Hart, USS Medcalf and HMAS Arunta were still operating off Brunei Bay on the 13th and only joined later. On 24 June 1945, several ships of TG 74.2 were ammunitioned by USS LST-67 which had arrived escorted by USS Bell. H.R. V.J. Around 1300L/1, exercises were completed. At 1200L/25, Task Group 44.6, was in position 1445'S, 14948'E. H.L. Dechaineux, DSC, RAN) and HMAS Arunta (Cdr. She was followed around 0400Z/31 by HMAS Hobart (Capt. Hudson, USN, is to assumme status of senior commander on 17 June for operational and administrative control of naval units except for Task Force 74 when CTG 78.1 will leave the area. (81), 4 Feb 1942Around 1815GH/4, HMAS Hobart (Capt. British transports; Adastrus (7905 GRT, built 1923), Alice Moller (4986 GRT, built 1914), Filleigh (4856 GRT, built 1928), 15 Jun 1943Around 0715K/15, HMAS Hobart (Capt. She was to join Task Force 44 at sea later the same day. The artillery embarked in the latter unloaded without difficulty. [For more info on this convoy see the event ' Convoy CF 1 ' for 8 March 1941.] W.C. Schultz, USN) departed Moreton Bay for Cid Harbour. Kalb, USN) and the tug USS ATR-56 (Lt. E.C. H.C. Legge, DSC, RN) and HMS Maloja (Capt.(Retd.) TG 78.2.5 was the LST Unit under T/Capt. At 0520I/1, the order ' Deploy ' was given to go ahead with the landings. J.G. She retired from the area to effect repairs. Robbins, USN), HMAS Warramunga (Cdr. 15 Feb 1942Around 0315GH/15, the Allied Striking Force entered the Stolze Strait (to the east of Mendanau Island (Pulau Mendanau). Arena (Norwegian (tanker), 6362 GRT, built 1927), Allen, USN), USS LST-595 (Lt. A.C. Jackson, USNR), USS LST-619 (Lt. J.M. (148). Aircraft carrier USS Wasp (T/Capt. Howden, RAN) returned to Sydney from operation OY 1. G.E. Three of a kind (three balls), and two of a kind (two strikes): a. Around 0745I/26, USS Spencer anchored in position. The Sadau Attack Force meanwhile had landed around 0800I/30 which was on shedule. E.A. J.W. R.I. Thieme, USNR), USS Kephart (Cdr. She retired to the west for about 40 minutes and apparently made no attempt to raise the alarm or give info to other Allied ships on what just happended. Semmes, USN), USS Albert W. Grant (T/Cdr. USS Helm rejoined and course was then shaped to the north. The RFA tanker War Sirdar (5542 GRT, built 1920). At 1312I/18, LCVP's from USS Cofer proceeded to the rescue of personnel and also attempted to tow USS YMS-50. At 0712I/1, USS Rushmore reported all her boats to have been launched while boat waves from HMAS Manoora were observed proceeding to the Line of Depature. H.R.A. (16), 3 Apr 1940' Force I ', made up of HMS Kent (Capt. At 0345GH/27, Commodore Commanding China Force's signal timed 1946Z/26 was received, stating that D/F bearings indicated that many Japanese units were in position 0400'S, 10630'E. Three or four bombs were dropped harmlessly. B.H. Higgins, USN). 26 Apr 1943Ships from Task Force 74, the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (Capt. Hull, USNR, with COMLSTGR19, Cdr. The Hydrographic Group on the afternoon of ' Peter minus One day ' [Peter Day was 1 May 1945] installed fixed whire lights on the mid-channel buoy (Point Whirlaway) and numbers 2 and 4 buoys to aid the approach of the Attack Group. Stewart, RN), HMAS Hobart (Capt. Lamkin, USNR) and USS Kyne (Lt.Cdr. Joyce, USNR), USS LCI(R)-331 (Lt.(jg) E.F. Sheeran, USNR), USS LCI(R)-337 (Ens. On departure from Colombo the convoy was escorted by the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (Capt. (99). Dowling, RAN) and the destroyers HMAS Arunta (Cdr. Star of Suez (Egyptian, 4999 GRT, built 1926), J.A. ), auxiliary trawler USS YP-421 (Lt.(jg) W.E. H.L. The former had been directed to sent USS Tippecanoe to Efate with a destroyer escort, this he did after his entire force had topped off with fuel. 18 Jun 1943Around 0715K/18, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Together the shortstop and second baseman the fielders nearest second base, often combining on double plays are sometimes referred to as the. W.G.A. Off Melbourne, at 1650K/6, the convoy was joined by the troopship Mauretania (British, 35739 GRT, built 1939). It seemed at one time that the fire would be got under control. Mack, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Jaguar (Lt.Cdr. H.L. H.B. McLaughlin, USNR), USS LST-740 (Lt. A.G. McMahon, USNR) and USS LST-910 (Lt. H.V. Around 1530C/15, they arrived in the Great Bitter Lakes. On 6 February 1940 the destroyer HMS Westcott (Lt.Cdr. H.L. A.R.M. Towing gear was then rigged and USS Minneapolis and USS New Orleans were ordered to make ready to take the disabled carrier in tow but at 0835M/31, USS Saratoga was able to get underway on one shaft and commenced to leave the area. Is he the best pitcher ever? Pogue, USN), USS Monaghan (Lt.Cdr. Task Group 78.1.4 was the Landing Craft Control Unit under Lt. Goodrich, USNR. Hull, USNR, with COMLSTGR19, Cdr. Baker, USNR on board), USS LST-454 (Lt. D.J. At 0750I/26, the LST unit carrying LVT's [LVT = Landing Vehicle, Tracked] anchored in position. At this time HMAS Australia and HMAS Hobart were formed in column 600 yards apart and were screened by USS Nicholas, USS Radford and USS O'Bannon. She had on board maps for the naval bombardments which were then distributed. During the day they operated to the southward reaching latitude 12S by sunset. Damage to HMAS Hobart was severe. This exercise took about half an hour and included simulated torpedo attacks. W.P. A.R.M. 3rd Division; the third division was to be formed from the screen on signal, the screen was made up of the AA cruiser USS Atlanta and the destroyers USS Selfridge, USS Maury, USS Worden, USS Benham, USS Lang, USS Aaron Ward, USS Bagley and USS Patterson. (48), 27 Apr 1941Around 0830M/27, HMAS Hobart (Capt. D.R. When a runner becomes the second out in a. USS McCawley (AP 10) (8156 GRT, built 1928) (Capt. H.L. Gardner Bender 500/600 V Digital Multimeter 1 pk. W.G. Weston, RANR(S)) and HMAS Barcoo (A/Lt.Cdr. P.A.R. C.A.G. At 1200L/9, Task Force 44 was in position 1423'S, 14925'E. Force K ', made up of light cruisers HMS Aurora (Capt. C.A.G. Howden, CBE, RAN), HMS Kandahar (Cdr. The ' ship ' turned out to be a large submarine which submerged. (52). Talma (British, 10000 GRT, built 1923). Royal, USN). HMAS Hobart (Capt. Crutchley, VC, DSC, RN) and HMAS Hobart (Capt. Getting, RAN). Hopwood, USN), USS Columbia (T/Capt. J.M. Lofberg, Jr., USN) and USS McKean (Lt.Cdr. Howden, CBE, RAN) arrived at Suez from Aden. After the boats were then full they returned to the ship. At 1900I/19, the minesweepers recovered their gear and then got underway again to retire for the night. They arrived at Morotai around 1600I/9. Exercises were then commenced. Jalarajan (British, 5076 GRT, built 1925), Shortly after 1405L/24, two large enemy carriers were sighted by a reconnaissance aircraft from USS Enterprise. J.G. J.W. A starting pitcher who pitches past the 6th inning is said to "go deep into the game". They were escorted by USS Waller, USS Cofer, USS PC-1120, USS YMS-6, USS YMS-68, USS YMS-73, USS YMS-313, USS YMS-314, USS YMS-329, USS YMS-334 and USS YMS-364. Howden, RAN) arrived at Aden from Berbera. Turner, Jr. USNR). 6-Point Deep Impact Socket Set (9-Piece) Model# 4892 ( 5) $16000 Pickup Free ship to store Delivery Free At 0935I/20, wave 3 landed. Giesenschlag, USNR), USS YMS-53 (Lt.(jg) F.W. K.D. Hill, RANR(S)), HMAS Burdekin (Lt.Cdr. During the night the beach on the Guadacanal side became so congested with gear and equipment landed from the transports and store ships, that unloading had to be suspended. All rights reserved. (114). W.F. Showers, RAN) and the destroyers USS Henley (Lt.Cdr. On 29 June TU 78.2.9 conducted no operations. Burford, USN), Aylwin (T/Cdr. D'Arcy, RN) and HMS Clive (Cdr. Talamba (British, 8018 GRT, built 1924) and H.M. Burrell, RAN) departed Subic Bay for Japan via Leyte and Okinawa. Australian Infantry and Tanks moved inland from 'Brown' Beach against little opposition and by 1129I/10 the 24th Brigade was within sight of Labuan airfield. The boats carrying in this landing force had been engaged by shore guns on Bungana and Gatuvu and these defences had also opened fire on the destroyer minesweepers which were supporting the landing. Dowling, RAN) and destroyers HMAS Arunta (Cdr. (22), 20 Jun 1940Around 2018C/20, having completed with fuel, HMAS Hobart (Capt. McNamara, USNR) and USS LCI(D)-228 (Lt.(jg) R.W. Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. At 0630L/22, USS Mugford arrived at Palm Island following her overhaul at Sydney. Devonshire (British, 11275 GRT, built 1939) and The other ships formed the 'slow' section escorted by HMS Shropshire. (31), 28 Sep 1940Around 2240C/28, HMAS Hobart (Capt. H.L. TG 78.4 under command of T/Rear-Admiral W.D. E.G. At 1745I/13, USS Cofer departed Tawi Tawi to rendezvous with 'A' echelon. Howden, RAN) as escort. They were then about 33 miles from the Enterprise which at that time was about 10 miles to the north-west of the Saratoga. On arrival at Sydney, Rear-Admiral Crace transferred his flag to shore establishment HMAS Rushcutter. To simulate a fake landing attempt on the coast near Tripoli (Operation Landmark) a convoy made up of the transports HMS Breconshire (9776 GRT, built 1939), Ajax (7540 GRT, built 1931), Clan Ferguson (7347 GRT, built 1938) and Sydney Star (12696 GRT, built 1936) departed Malta. This address, also called a hardware address or physical address, is baked onto the ROM firmware (sometimes referred to as the burned in address) of the network card, router, firewall, network switch, wireless access point, and other networking devices manufactured. At 0745I/15 the COMTASKGR 74.2 directed the group to form the Fire Support Units as listed above (HrMs Tromp was to arrive later) and then for the Units to proceed independently with the cruisers streaming paravanes. H.L. It was decided to be in attack position at daylight on 7 May. Despite reaching first base safely after hitting the ball, the batter is not credited with a hit but would be charged with an at-bat. F.J. Cartwright, RN) and HMS Stronghold (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) The Dutch light cruisers HrMs De Ruyter (Cdr. HMAS Hobart arrived off Williamstown around 1900K/1. She reported that HMS Scout had previously left harbour with another load of evacuees but that she had to return due to contaminated oil fuel tanks. Tappaan, USNR on board) and the following Motor Torpedo Boats, MTBRON 9 made up of USS PT-156, USS PT-157, USS PT-159, USS PT-160, USS PT-161, USS PT-162, USS PT-187, USS PT-318 and USS PT-319 as well as MTBRON 36 made up of USS PT-522, USS PT-523, USS PT-524, USS PT-525, USS PT-526, USS PT-527, USS PT-528, USS PT-529, USS PT-530, USS PT-531 and USS PT-532. Hine, RN) departed Alexandria at 0830B/20 to bombard an enemy gun battery near Tobruk during the night of 20/21 October. Moran, RAN) joined the convoy. About one hour later Rear-Admiral V.A.C. Boyer, USN, with Capt. This non-contact voltage detector uses Circuit Alert technology to indicate the presence of AC voltages from 50 to 600 volts with flashing and beeping indicators. Sherman, USN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral L.Noyes, USN), heavy cruisers Salt Lake City (Capt. Howden, CBE, RAN), HMS Jupiter (Lt.Cdr. Jonas, DSC, RN), HMS Kimberley (Cdr. R.E. They were followed around 0930L/23, by the other member of Task Group 44.5, the light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. two influence mines were swept on this day, one of which damaged USS YMS-47. All ships returned to Alexandria on the 16th, HMAS Napier, HMAS Nizam and HMS Havock around 1345C/16 followed by HMS Kingston around 1405C/16. H.L. Bode, USN), light cruiser HMAS Hobart ( Capt. Convoy AP 2 (Sydney Star and HMS Argus arrived at Freetown on 2 September 1940 escorted by HMS Ajax. Larry Granillo, "David Ortiz's Record-Slow Home Run Trot". Howden, CBE, RAN) arrived at Aden. Meanwhile Task Force 61 was doing 27 knots, manoeuvring radically with maximum rudder. (5), 6 Sep 1942While at Brisbane, around 1230K/6, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Stewart, RN) arrived at Wellington from Sydney. Langley, OBE, RN), HMS Kandahar (Cdr. W.H. Elpis (Greek, 3651 GRT, built 1912), On 31 January, the British light cruiser HMS Danae (Capt. The convoy arrived at Durban on 19 August 1940. At 0853I/1, the third wave crossed the line of departure. Task Force 18 / 61.3 ('Wasp'-Group) was to be detached during the night to proceed to Noumea for fuel, provisions, ammunition and a few days of in harbour. Fort, USN), heavy cruiser USS Portland (Capt. Dowling, RAN) which had completed her work-up programme at Manus. E.G. Bridge, RN), heavy cruiser HMS Sussex (Capt. Pundit (British, 5305 GRT, built 1919). J.B. Taylor, USN), USS Ellet (T/Cdr. Robbins, USN), USS Helm (T/Cdr. Widel, USNR) and USS LCS(L)-50 (Lt. B.T. J.B. Rutter, Jr., USN), from DesDiv 28, USS Bancroft (T/Lt.Cdr. Alvis, USN), After clearing to the southward, HMAS Australia and USS O'Bannon shaped course for Bougainville Strait and re-commenced zig-zag. H.J. H.F. Bauer, USN), USS Little (Lt.Cdr. 4 Mar 1943Around 0645L/4, Task Group 44.5, made up of the light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. Herrick, DSC, RN), HMS Griffin (Cdr. They were joined shortly afterwards by USS Bagley (T/Cdr. (52), 19 Jun 1941Rear-Admiral J.G. J.W. Black, USNR), USS LSM-310 (Lt. E.P. R.G. C.F Sweet, Jr., USNR). Stephenson, RAN) departed Alexandria for a diversion in the Eastern Mediterranean during 'Operation Halberd' in the Western Mediterranean. A.E. Clan Macaulay (British, 10492 GRT, built 1936), Alliston, DSC and Bar, RN) departed Subic Bay for exercises. | Baseball Digest", "Baseball's dirty little secret is out. None were sighted, however, until twenty-four dive bombers, appeared around 1130LM/7 [USS Neosho gives the time as 1201/7, but it might be she kept another time zone]. On 28 September 1938, Apollo was acquired from the Royal Navy by the Royal Australian Navy, she was commissioned by the crew of HMAS Albatross (which had been transferred to the RN in part payment of Apollo) earlier than intended because of the Munich crisis. On completion of the exercises HMS Gloucester proceeded to Colombo while HMS Kent and HMAS Hobart set course for Trincomalee. Howden, RAN) conducted exercises off Sydney. As 'Fox' day (1 July 1945) was now approaching more cover forces were despatched to the area. Komoll, RANR(S)) arrived at Challenger Bay with mails for the ships of the Task Group. Barry, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Admiral Sir A.B. At 0538I/26, Task Units 74.3.1 and 73.3.2 were ordered to act independently and take assigned stations to cover minesweeping units. Arison and was made up from ships from the above units; USS LCI(L)-778, USS LCS(L)-42, USS LCS(L)-47, USS LCI(G)-65, USS LCI(G)-68, USS LCI(R)-74, USS LCI(R)-338 and USS LCI(S)-961. (139), 30 May 1945Around 1000I/30, HMAS Arunta (Cdr. Orders were given to give priority to the most vital material and stores to be landed that night. Soper, USNR) and USS YMS-481 (Lt.(jg) t.D. E.W.B. Also the Yuzuki, Azumasan Maru, Koei Maru were damaged as was the Tama Maru which sank two days later as a result of the damage. Unloading was completed around 1800C/14 and the ships left Berbera for Aden around an hour later. This plane, identified as a twin-engined 'Nick', dropped one bomb near the Transport Area without damage to shipping. Around 0600L/15, the destroyers commenced conducting dawn torpedo attacks on the cruisers. F.J. Mee, USN, made up of the following units; G.A. H.A. On HMIS Indus joining, HMS Kimberley parted company with the convoy to escort the Talma to convoy BN 10 which she was to join. At 1123I/20, all troops of the second assault had been landed. The Amphibious Force under Rear-Admiral R.K. Turner, USN (in the transport USS McCawley) was made up of the following units; Task Group 62.1.3; (83). S.H. It was a pity that failure on the part of the reconnaissance plane to make further reports had led to so much wasted efforts of the Allied air striking forces. The convoy arrived at Fremantle later the same day. (126), 8 Feb 1945HMAS Hobart (Capt. They left around 1100L/3 to rejoin Task Force 62 to refuel at sea. At 1200L/13, Task Group 44.3, was in position 1427'S, 14914'E. USS PC-610 (Lt. J.K. Winter, USNR), USS SC-698 (Lt. J.C. Hedges, USNR), USS SC-747 (Lt.(jg) R.E. Task Unit 78.2.9 was the minesweeping unit and was made up of the following YMS's; USS YMS-68 (Lt. G.L. USS George F. Elliott (AP 13) (8424 GRT, built 1918) (Capt. Air raids and the threat of air raids causing the transports to get under way to meet them had delayed the unloading operations. Gordon, MVO, RN), HMAS Perth (Capt. 9 May 1945Around 1430K/9 the destroyer HMAS Arunta (Cdr. R.S. Greenley, USNR). Richardson, RN) and sloop HMS Auckland (Cdr. Jonas, DSC, RN), HMS Kandahar (Cdr. Foley, USNR), USS LCI(L)-749 (Lt.(jg) W.F. At 1019I/1, the sixteenth wave crossed the line of departure. They did this until 2230I/4. A.E. At 0700I/26, USS Phoenix and HMAS Hobart opened the bombardment. McCarthy, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral H.B. Of a hitter, with a count of two strikes, to make a third strike by swinging at and missing a pitch, swinging at a pitch and tipping a foul ball directly into the catcher's mitt which is subsequently caught, taking a called strike, or bunting a ball foul. (Capt. After launching the attack groups, the scouts were recovered and it was learned that an error had been made in using the contact pad and that the pilot had not sighted any carriers. Chapman, USNR) and USS LST-1017 (Lt. B.I. Stephenson, RAN) conducted gunnery exercises off Moreton Bay. A.J. Howden, RAN) joined coming from Aden. P.D. Following the Japanese air attacks and the return of our aircraft an informal estimate of the situation was made. H.L. This TU was to render close in fire support to the Underwater Demolition Teams during their pre-invasion operations of destroying underwater obstacles in the landing areas. ), USS LCI(S)-702 (? Loving, USNR, with COMLSTGR 70, T/Cdr. J.M. F.R. At 0925I/1, the ninth and last wave was dispatched to ' Green ' beach. The convoy arrived off Aden around 1715C/28, where the armed merchant cruiser HMS Kanimbla (A/Capt. Bougainville (French, 7293 GRT, built 1914), One influence and one moored mine were swept on this date. Howden, RAN) arrived at Trincomalee. R.C. On the two above destroyers rejoining, USS Bell and USS Burns detached for A/S exercises with USS Carbonero. Around 1530L/6, Task Group 44.7 anchored off Dunk Island. At 1317I/20, LVT's commenced reloading on USS LST-573 and USS LST-562. The Commodore then transferred his broad pendant to HMAS Hobart (Capt. HMAS Hobart, HMAS Bataan and USS Killen (T/Cdr. This convoy was made up of the following ships; J.S.M. HMAS Warramunga however had to return early to land a suspected case of apendicitis. H.R. W.G. At 1640I/3, USS Philip which had been engaging enemy troops was relieved by USS Burns. SB 1230 by Senator Monique Limn (D-Santa Barbara) Zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicle incentive programs: requirements. Reynolds, USN, with Capt. Compare. El Madina (British, 3962 GRT, built 1937), Jehangir, TG 78.2.6 was the LCI Unit under Cdr. R.H. Bevan, RN) and the destroyers HMS Jervis (Capt. Around 1320GH/5, a single aircraft attacks HMAS Hobart, four bombs fell 100 yards on the starboard beam. (109). J.L. A.W. H.A. Also the tenth wave crossed the line of departure. Enter a MAC address (00:11:22:33:44:55 or 00-11-22-33-44-55) below. C.W. Gordon, MVO, RN), HMS Jupiter (Lt.Cdr. Morgan, DSO, RN), light cruisers HMS Naiad (Capt. H.E. City of Evansville (British, 6528 GRT, built 1922), Legal Notice: all of the information and data on this site is for informational purposes only and is provided for the convenience of the user. Task Force (TF) 74 was the Support and Covering Group under T/Rear-Admiral R.S. Jokes used in movies and cartoons notwithstanding, the rules forbid, A player who is very skilled at defense is said to. J.R. Redman, USN) and the destroyers USS Bagley (T/Cdr. Jonas, DSC, RN), HMS Kimberley (Cdr. Gordon, MVO, RN) joined around 0800 hours and a little over two hours later the British destroyer HMS Jupiter (Lt.Cdr. (53). J.S.M. Robson, RN) and the armed boarding vessel HMS Chakdina (Lt.Cdr. When a hitter swings slightly under the center of the pitched ball, thereby leading to a high fly ball out instead of a home run, he's said to "get under the ball". H.L. The Banckert now made off for Surabaya with the crew of the Van Ghent on board. HMAS Hobart arrived at Colombo at 1333F/5. J.M. (2), 11 Sep 1939HMAS Hobart (Capt. Howden, CBE, RAN) departed Batavia for Fremantle. Task Force 61 (Vice-Admiral F.J. Fletcher, USN) L.B. This object was fist seen and pointed out to Captain Howden by the Navigating Officer. F.L. At 1253I/24, USS YMS-9 reported for duty with TU 78.2.9. F.D. At 1401I/1, it was reported that unloading at the piers was limited to the landing of bulk stores. On 30 August 1940 the troopships / transports Andes, Clan Macaulay, Empress of Britain, Empress of Canada, Lanarkshire, Memnon, Otranto, Strathaird, Suffolk and Waiwera departed Capetown for Aden / Suez. At 2030I/6, USS Phoenix reported that between 1455I/5 and 1930I/5 she had engaged an area from which out troops were being fired upon. Jessee, USNR), USS LCI(L)-1008 (Lt.(jg) W.A. 25 Oct 1942Around 0800L/25, HMAS Hobart (Capt. F.D. These ships served 23 Motor Torpedo Boats of MTB Squadrons 10 and 27. C.H. A.R. Hudson, USN and was made up of the following units. Agnew, USN). Crayne, USN), USS LSM-22 (Lt. W.E. The Force entered Tandjong Priok around 1420GH/27. HMS Neptune departed Haifa around 0430B/19 and arrived at Beirut around 0815B/19. The remainder of the day was spent conducting gunnery and tactical exercises. Higginbotham, USN, with COMDESDIV 112, T/Capt. Daniel Engber, "How To Throw the Goopball: The physics of baseball's most popular illegal pitches". May, RN) departed Batavia escorting the troopship Orcades (British, 23456 GRT, built 1937, with around 3500 evacuees / personnel on board) through the Sunda Strait. Note that the 4th "bag" is actually a plate. R.S. Kinkaid) and the destroyers USS Phelps (Lt.Cdr. USS Stevens was ordered to give her support and she was able to silence the enemy gun. Howden, RAN) departed Colombo for Aden. A. MacOndray, Jr., USN), HMAS Hobart (Capt. McDaniel, Jr., USN, also COMDESDIV 115), HMAS Warramunga (Cdr. The TU came under sporadic fire from shore batteries during the day. The ship was not sighted an HMAS Hobart returned to Berbera around 1840C/5. P. Somerville, DSO, RN) and the sloop HMS Flamingo (Cdr. 14 Jun 1943Around 0555K/14, HMAS Hobart (Capt. E.C. She then departed for Dunk Island. At the same time HMAS Hobart (Capt. Schatz, Jr., USN) (also former destroyers) arrived at Guadacanal with provisions, gear, materials and some personnel. H.L. Sutstantial enemy ground forces and many coast defence and duel purpose guns were known to be present defending the beaches. Stafford, RN) and HMS Ladybird (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) Berkey, USN) and the destroyers USS Nicholas (T/Cdr. Task Group 78.1.7 was the Salvage and Service Group. On departed from Suez the convoy was apparently not escorted. At 0949I/1, USS Conway opened fire on an enemy shore gun. H.L. (120). Sinclair, USN) and USS Patterson (Cdr. Alleyne, DSO, DSC, RN) which then parted company. USS Wilson had fired 212 rounds of 5" at the enemy. Collins, CB, RAN), light cruisers USS Phoenix (T/Capt. Shortly afterwards the transports were ordered to get underway. H.L. Howden, RAN) departed Colombo to patrol off Ceylon. On the night of 14/15 June 1945, PT boats worked south to Niah River (south of Miri) and north to Usukan Bay. Ruben, USNR). They were followed around 1630K/8 by the destroyers USS Perkins (T/Cdr. A scout searching to the north-westward reported two carriers and two cruisers north of Masima Island. En-route HMAS Hobart ran a full power trial for 40 minutes to see if any defects might have developed due to the recent near misses from bombing. G.L. Howden, RAN) arrived at Bombay from Colombo. A team's top relief pitcher who is often brought in to end an offensive rally and "put out the fire". Gallery, USN) arrived at Subic Bay from Leyte. At 0818I/1, the second wave landed on ' Green ' beach. Task Force 44 arrived in Cid Harbour around 1145KL/11 where they fuelled. These three separate landings, at different points as far apart as 18 miles, were carried out with precision and dispatch. J.A. In the afteroon of the 25 April the convoy made rendezvous in position 0300'N, 8445'E with the heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra (Capt. H.K. Oom, RAN on board) and the net tender USS Satinleaf (Lt. Lt. P.F. It was was made up of the following units; The ' Aden section ' was made up of the following transports / tankers; (150). This was not surprising as the reconnaissance aircraft had made only the initial sighting report and with passing rain stroms and a good deal of cloud it was essential that the enemy was effectively shadowed and reported if our striking forces were to reach them to deliver an attack. C.A.G. No other ships were hit. Showers, RAN) and the destroyers USS Henley (Lt.Cdr. W.F.N. 23 May 1940At 0920Z/23, when in position 1638'N, 4102'E, HMAS Hobart (Capt. This is one of several types of interference calls in baseball. Air strikes also commenced shortly before 0900 hours. Two bombs were dropped on Labuan Island at 2103I/14 and one bomb fell in the anchorage area without damage to shipping. At 1256I/18, the Fire Support Units opened a counter battery fire after USS YMS-50 had been mines and taken under fire by the enemy. Howden, RAN) and the A/S trawler HMS Moonstone (Lt. W.J.H. Course was therefore set to the southward. Patrolling to the east-north-east of Savo Island were the USS Vincennes, USS Quincy, USS Astoria, USS Helm and USS Wilson. W.W. Graham, Jr., USN). K.G. Ketchum, USN, with COMDESRON 5, T/Capt. USS LCI(L)-624 (Lt. E.F. Harris, USNR, with COMLCIFLOT 24, Cdr. Hank, USN) joined. At 0930I/17, Weston was captured. Corey, USN), USS Henley (T/Cdr. Weston, RANR(S)). At 0933I/1, the eleventh wave crossed the line of departure. Braun, USN) and USS Henley (T/Cdr. Buy a Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM XC8.0 18 V 8 Ah Lithium-Ion High Output Battery Pack 1 pc (2883874), get a Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM CP3.0 18 V 3 Ah Lithium-Ion High Output Battery Pack 1 pc (2001328) free. These survivors were also taken to Brisbane where the Helm arrived on 18 May 1942. E. Pleydell-Bouverie, MVO, RN), HMS Decoy (Lt.Cdr. On receipt of the report of the casualty to HMAS Hobart, the Commander 3rd Fleet immmediately despatched tugs and additional escorts and also ordered COMPATWING 1 to provide A/S cover from dawn on 21 July until HMAS Hobart and escorts reached Esperitu Santo. Beamish, RIN), minesweeper HMS Derby (Lt.Cdr. Around 1600C/6, HMS Kimberley rejoined having fuelled at Port Sudan. Pridham-Whippell, KCB, CVO, RN), HMS Valiant (Capt. Clan MacArthur (British, 10528 GRT, built 1936), One hour later HMS Kimberley was ordered to escort the transport Talma to convoy BN 10. Tyrwhitt, DSC, RN), HMS Hotspur (Lt. T.D. Higginbotham, USN) conducted AA gunnery exercises off Subic Bay. Also a fire support group joined, it was made up of the heavy cruisers USS Astoria ( Capt. de Picabia, USNR), USS LSM-133 (Lt. C.D. S.M. "As Cashman spoke, Pettitte fired a strike on the corner, which froze the hitter. This combined convoy sailed from the U.K. on 22 August 1940 and was made up of the following ships; The convoy was made up of the following merchant vessels; He is also a founding father of the field of baseball research called sabermetrics. Howden, RAN) departed Singapore for a patrol around Sumatra. (127). USS Hart then rejoined USS Wiley around 1730I/31 and both destroyers then joined the other ships of Task Force 74 for the exercises. Batory (Polish, 14287 GRT, built 1936), H.L. Gallery, USN) departed Leyte for Subic Bay. The success of most pitchers is based on statistics such as won-loss record, ERA or saves, but the unsung "innings eater" is judged by how many innings he pitches and the impact his work has on the rest of the staff. One influence and three moored contact mines were swept this date. Tappan, made up of two Motor Torpedo Boat Tenders; USS Mobjack (Lt.Cdr. Sims, USN on board) and USS Bailey (T/Lt.Cdr. Howden, RAN) arrived at Aden from convoy escort duty. At 0850L/26, HMAS Hobart commenced fuelling USS Bagley for a little over an hour. At 1200K/5, Task Force 74 was in position 1242'S, 14812'E. Higginbotham, USN, with COMDESDIV 112, T/Capt. Aircraft carrier Enterprise (Capt. M.J. Clark, RAN), HMS Kipling (Cdr. Both forces set course for Nouma, New Caledonia where they arrived on 13 August 1942. Oberfeld, USNR) and USS SC-750 (Lt.(jg) F.C. T.M. Crutchley, VC, DSC, RN), light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. Swain, RN). Withers, DSO, RN) and HMS Eridge (Lt.Cdr. H.C. On a. E.G. Both forces made rendezvous off Cape Wom around 0800K/10 and the 'Wewak support force' arrived off Wewak around 1300K/10. Also one LCM was attached to this unit. Base course was 105, speed 23 knots and British zig-zag no.38 was being carried out. TU 74.2.4 was Fire Support Unit Dog, made up of HrMs Tromp (to join later) and USS Stevens. Berkey, USN) and the destroyers HMAS Arunta (Cdr. All results were again negative. J.S.M. Commodore Farncomb now took over the fire support duties for which HMAS Hobart, HMAS Arunta, USS Hart and USS Metcalf remained with him. Shuna (British, 1575 GRT, built 1937). Around 0930L/6, Task Group 44.7 (minus USS Ralph Talbot) arrived at Cid Harbour. MTB RON 9 was to operate from Malamaui and MTB RON 36 was to operate from Tawi Tawi. Howden, RAN) departed Trincomalee to intercept the Dutch merchant vessel Alcinous (6189 GRT, built 1925) which was reported to be carrying goods of German origin (contraband). W.V. As no enemy had been sighted by 0500GH/28, course was altered to the southward. Keppel, USNR), USS LCI(L)-963 (Lt. W.A. Collins, CB, RAN, was made up of the heavy cruiser HMAS Shropshire (Capt. After unloading the troops HMAS Hobart, HMS Kandahar and HMS Kimberley departed for Alexandria where they arrived around 1900C/6. (104). Crace, RN) departed Sydney to join HMAS Adelaide (Capt. Rajput (British, 5521 GRT, built 1925), (6). Around 1800C/11, disembarkation was completed and the ships left Berbera around 2210C/11. Dowling, RAN) conducted trials in Port Phillip. Mare, RIN) and HMAS Yarra (Cdr. Repairs to the damage commenced around 2000K/6 and were completed around 1130K/10. She was able to open fire but was soon heavily hit topside and fires were soon blazing. Cooke, RN, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral H.D. On 27 January, the British light cruiser HMS Emerald (Capt. H.L. Robson, RN) and HMS Flamingo (Cdr. Fire was ceased at midnight. C.W. P.D. On completion of the exercises, HMAS Canberra set course for Sydney, HMAS Hobart set course for Melbourne. At 1100H/5, Rear-Admiral J.G. Crace, RN) departed Melbourne for Sydney. At 1143I/1, the control craft moved to their post-assault positions. H.B. Showers, RAN) and the destroyers USS Henley (Lt.Cdr. Bole, USNR), USS LCI(L)-634 (Lt.(jg) J.J. Connolly, USNR), USS LCI(L)-636 (Lt. J.A. Howden, CBE, RAN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral J.G. Around 0830K/27, the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (Capt. Fire was opened and the aricraft turned away without releasing bombs. 10 Sep 1942Around 1145K/10, HMAS Hobart (Capt. 10 Oct 1941Shortly after 0900B/10, the battleships HMS Barham (Capt. Minesweeping in the Miri-Lutong Area was continued this date. (42). Speed still 15 knots. Before entering harbour exercises were carried out. Knowles, USN), Farncomb, RAN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral V.A.C. Captain H.B. At 1000L/27, the Merkur departed Challenger Bay for Townsville. J.C. Morrow, DSO, RAN) departed Cid Harbour for exercises. R.R. At 1555I/2, COMLSTGR 44 shifted his flag to USS LST-924. Around 1200Z/6, in position 1531'N, 5604'E, HMAS Hobart parted company with the Akbar and then set course to make rendezvous with the transport Ettrick (British, 11229 GRT, built 1938). At 1200L/9, Task Group 44.5, was in position 1354'S, 14900'E. Farmer, USNR), cargo ship USS Poinsett (Lt.Cdr. Did the Royals Wave the White Flag? Walker, USN) and USS Jarvis (Lt.Cdr. J.H. F.D. At 0931I/1, USS LST-743, with causeways, beached on ' Yellow ' beach slot 5. They arrived at Leyte on 29 March. S.N. Hyman, USN), USS Anderson (Lt.Cdr. Showers, RAN) and the destroyer USS Patterson (T/Cdr. Howden, CBE, RAN) arrived at Hervey Bay and immediately commenced fuelling. Rawlings, OBE, RN), HMS Neptune (Capt. See two-seamer. Darden, Jr., USN, flying the flag of COMCRUDIV 21, T/Rear-Admiral R.S. At 0650GH/28, when in position 0604'S, 10548'E, HMS Scout dropped astern to rescue a men she sighted on a raft. It returned at 1428 hours having sighted nothing. H.A. Schicker, Jr., USNR), USS LCI(L)-1003 (Lt.(jg) J.W. Fuelling was barely begun when an aircraft report was received placing two enemy destroyers east of the Trobriand Islands at noon steering to the south-west. Dead certain he had gone deep, Milledge raised his fist rounding first base, put his head down and went into a trot. Tyrwhitt, DSC, RN) departed Alexandria around 1400B/25 for further bombardment operations. H.G. Townsley, USNR), USS LSM-219 (Lt. H. Burns, USNR), USS LSM-225 (Lt.(jg) F.C. 3 Sep 1939The light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. Herrick, DSC, RN), HMS Griffin (Cdr. Scanland, USN), and the destroyers USS Morris (T/Cdr. R.R. H.A. Bunyan, RANR(S)), Landing Ship Dock USS Carter Hall (Lt.Cdr. S.H.T. H.A. The convoy departed Fremantle in the early afternoon of 22 February 1942. Mullaney, USN on board) and USS Killen (T/Cdr. E.K. Agnew, RN), HMS Penelope (Capt. The LCT's beached satisfactorily at 0930I/26 and unloaded. Hunt, USN) through the lengo Channel to Tulagi and Guadalcanal, USS Blue was struck aft by a torpedo which was thought to have been fired by an enemy Motor Torpedo Boat. Task Group 70.1.9 was the MTB support unit, which was made up the Motor Torpedo Boat Tender USS Wachapreague (Lt.Cdr. (6). Two minutes later this shore battery was silenced by gunfire from USS Drayton. Gordon, MVO, RN), HMAS Hobart and the destroyers USS Barker and USS Bulmer proceeding to Batavia to refuel. At 0825 hours this search was completed and the destroyers then proceeded to a rendez-vous position with HMAS Hobart (Capt. At 1310I/27, USS YMS-392 detonated an influence mine without sustaining damage. R.E. A. St.Clair-Ford, RN) then conducted post-repair trials at Lake Timsah near Ismalia. During the night of May 4 - 5, Task Force 17, less USS Perkins and USS Hammann, proceeded southeast and south at 23 knots to rendezvous as previously arranged. Moore, USN), USS Vincennes (Capt. Task Force 44 therefore turned to the south-east and USS Selfride and USS Bagley were ordered to fuel from HMAS Australia and USS Phoenix. Around 1200C/25, the convoy was joined by the light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. Mack, DSO and Bar, RN), HMS Jackal (Lt.Cdr. Buchanan, DSO, RAN), USS Albert W. Grant (T/Cdr. 21 Mar 1943Around 0730L/21, HMAS Hobart (Capt. H.B. At 0610I/26, TG 78.4, the Escort Carrier Group departed Leyte for Balikpapan. This line is also used to decide whether a pickoff move is legal or a balk. 99 $. A smoke haze lay over the anchorage from fires in Cebu City that made visibility poor during the twilight period. Ketchum, USN, with COMDESRON 5, T/Capt. Sobel, USNR). Showers, RAN) completed her refit at Sydney. Roberts, RANR(S)) and the assault forces proceeded to their fire support areas. The beaches were quickly secured and all assault waves were landed by 1003I/10, with the remaining waves on call. H.L. This necessitated approaching though ' Track Able ' which afforded deeper water, but was much less in width. The battleships HMS Queen Elizabeth (Capt. 31 Mar 1942Around 1045IK/31, HMAS Hobart (Capt. G.A. Nichols, MVO, DSO, RN, flying the broad pendant of Commodore H.B. F.C.V. H.L. Neame, DSO, RN) and the destroyers HMS Griffin (Capt. At 1308I/1, USS O'Bannon was relieved of fire support duties and was ordered to stand by USS Jenkins. Task Group 62.1.3; J.A.S. 26 Nov 1940Around 0945C/26, HMAS Hobart (Capt. At 0630I/1, USS LST-562 reported a torpedo passing underneath her bow. Howden, RAN) departed Colombo to make rendezvous with the 2nd Minesweeper Flotilla coming from Singapore. In the Guadalcanal - Tulagi area there were no reports of enemy activity. E.A. She then joined the transport Shahristan (British, 6935 GRT, built 1938) to escort her southwards through the Red Sea. Thew, RN), HMS Hero (Cdr. Hussey, DSC, RN), departed Malta around 1845/18 to create a diversion during the night. ' E.D.B. Sullivan, RANR(S)). Wright, USN), USS New Orleans (Capt. At 1200L/4, Task Group 44.4, was in position 1333'S, 14857'E. (All links are offsite links). Around 0800L/8, USS Patterson (T/Cdr. Stafford, RN) and HMS Ladybird (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) At 2100L/3, Task Force 44 turned to the south-west for the night. J.T. Lt.Cdr. E.G. W.W. Graham, Jr., USN) arrived at Brisbane / Moreton Bay from Noumea. Power could however not be restored. (98), 5 Nov 1942HMAS Hobart (Capt. A pitch that is located exactly where the hitter is expecting it. Heavy air strikes on Labuan Island and Brunei Bluff drew light inaccurate AA fire. Mullaney, USN on board) and USS Killen (T/Cdr. 14 Feb 1942Around 1600 hours, an Allied task force, now made up of five cruisers; the Dutch light cruisers HrMs De Ruyter (Cdr. Fire was ceased at 1520I/4, the enemy guns had been neutralized. From the escort HMIS Hindustan arrived and left Port Sudan on 7 October 1940, HMAS Auckland arrived and left on 8 October and HMAS Yarra arrived and left on 9 October. At 2142I/25 the exercises were completed. Schwarz, USNR), USS LCI(R)-73 (Lt.(jg) W.V. 12 Sep 1940Around 0545C/12, HMAS Hobart (Capt. H.L. R.H. Smith, USN (COMDESRON 22) on board), USS Saufley (T/Lt.Cdr. (50), 22 Apr 1941Around 1155K/22, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Escort was HMAS Australia. Howden, CBE, RAN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral J.G. J.M. HMS Shoreham meanwhile also closed the submarine and was engaged by the enemy with her deck gun. (71), 27 Nov 1941HMAS Hobart (Capt. O'Conor, RN), HMS Abdiel (Capt. Taylor, USNR), USS LST-467 (Lt. M.B. As ' Force X ' would pass within six thousand yard of Lunga Point when approaching the disembarkation area, and as enemy AA batteries at least were known to be mounted in the vicinity of the Point, it had been arranged that USS Quincy would come forward from the rear of the formation and take particular responsibility for silencing enemy fire from the Point whilst the formation was drawing past it. ' HMAS Australia, USS Chicago, HMAS Hobart and two destroyers were assigned as ' Support Group '. They arrived at Aden around 1200C/22. USS Phoenix, USS Nicholas, USS O'Bannon and USS Taylor set course for Mangarin Bay, Mindoro where they arrived around 1115I/27 where the fuelled and ammunitioned. "Cody Ross, who singled and moved to second on a ground-out, was stranded when Ramrez's scorched liner was flagged down by a diving Jones. E.D.B. Howden, RAN), HMS Khartoum (Cdr. They also proceeded eastwards through the Lengo Channel. At 0935I/1, the ninth wave landed on 'Red', 'Green' and 'Yellow' beaches. (53). USS Alhena fuelled USS Blue and USS Helm. At 1200L/15, Task Force 74 was in position 1417'S, 16258'E. S.N. At 2343I/3, USS Burns commenced harassing fire against enemy troops. R.McC.P. Rawlings, OBE, RN), HMS Neptune (Capt. Robson, DSO, DSC, RN), HMS Kimberley (Cdr. At 1200L/19, Task Force 74 was in position 1206'S, 16456'E. M.J. Clark, RAN), HMS Decoy (Lt.Cdr. This was completed at 1355I/2. At 0805I/1, six B-24 bombers began their attack run which was completed at 0815I/1. Sporadic mortar fore landed on the beach, but all in one rather small section which was kept clear and no damage resulted. H.G. Cuthbertson, USNR). Collins, CB, RAN), light cruisers USS Phoenix (T/Capt. W.D. Around 1000Z/15, the Karanja arrived from Mombasa / Kilindini. King, USN), USS Flusser (T/Cdr. Empress of Canada (British, 21517 GRT, built 1922), G. Grantham, RN), HMS Neptune (Capt. "Jones belts that one deep to left, The actual belt worn by a player as part of the uniform, usually mentioned in reference to the location of a pitch or a ball in play. At 0908I/1, the sixth wave crossed the line of departure. Baughman, USNR), army cargo ships FS 164, FS 361, auxiliary Banshee (? Walker, USN) and USS Jarvis (Lt.Cdr. HMAS Hobart returned to Bombay around 0945Z/9. Maura Island was completely reconnoitred without locating any enemy. Horan, RN) (from the New Zealand division), AA cruiser HMS Carlisle (Capt. J.L. USS Phoenix and USS Conner plus gunboats gave 'Brown' Beach good coverage and exploded a large ammunition dump. Showers, RAN), USS Phoenix (Capt. They were escorted by the destroyer USS Dale (T/Lt.Cdr. There were also five destroyer escorts part of the Screening Unit, these were; USS Chaffee (Lt.Cdr. However no patrol were met and when between Savo Island and Cape Escperance, ' Force X ' changed course to proceed direct to the disembarkation area off the north shore of Guadalcanal Island. The remaining two destroyers were assigned to escort the tankers, though one destroyer and one tanker were at Efate. Walker, USN) and USS Jarvis (Lt.Cdr. A.V. Around 0800K/14, exercises with RAAF aircraft were commenced. Cuthbertson, USNR). Sonar contact was not regained. A. MacOndray, Jr., USN, flying the flag of COMCRUDIV 15, T/Rear-Admiral R.S. D.T. Fonick then took over command of TU 78.2.9 from Lt.Cdr. "Tigers cut Rangers' ALCS lead to 2-1 as Miguel Cabrera backs Doug Fister". A lightweight bat with a long, skinny barrel used to hit fungoes. McCarthy, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral H.B. H.L. When a team's batters gets several hits and runs off of the opposing starting pitcher in early innings the batters are said to "get to him early". At 2000L/21, the Merkur departed Dunk Island for Townsville. Before entering harbour gunnery exercises were carried out. Exercises were then carried out, despatches were exchanged by line and both groups then opened out for radar calibration. Also referred to simply as "standing" i.e. Around 0900L/24, USS Bagley parted company with Task Force 44.5 to proceed to Townsville for mails and to land hospital cases. Fort, USN), heavy cruiser USS Portland (Capt. On 9 January the troopships: T.S. 31 Jul 1942Late in the afternoon of 31 July 1942, the Amphibious Force under Rear-Admiral R.K. Turner, USN (in the transport USS McCawley) departed Fiji for Operation Watchtower, the landings on Guadalcanal. Ginder, USN on board), USS Fletcher (T/Lt.Cdr. At 1900I/26, USS Kephart was recalled from the A/S search. Her sailing had been delayed by a few hours due to a defect to her crane which required repairs. W.G. H.L. O'Brien, Jr., USN, with COMDESRON 51, T/Capt. J.H. Crutchley, VC, DSC, RN), light cruiser HMAS Hobart (Capt. Farncomb, DSO, MVO, RAN), HMAS Hobart (Capt. At 1830L/1, course was altered to 280 and to 230 at 2100L/1. R.E. At 0920I/1, USS Montpelier completed her fire support duties. Richardson, RN) departed Aden for an operation in the Red Sea to destroy the stranded Italian submarine Perla. J.R. Moore). Buoys number 6 to 16, inclusive, were placed in position, and the original beach on the outer shoal was found still in position. H.L. (58), 14 Aug 1941Around 0720C/14, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Dunn, USNR). They were to make rendezvous with the ' Melbourne section ' of the convoy. Commander E.W. Howden, CBE, RAN) departed Batavia to make rendezvous with HMS Exeter (Capt. USS Smith, USCG Gualala, USS YMS-10, USS YMS-46, USS YMS-47, USS YMS-49, USS YMS-50, USS YMS-52, USS YMS-53, USS YMS-95, USS YMS-315, USS YMS-335, USS YMS-336, USS YMS-339, USS YMS-364, USS YMS-366, USS YMS-368 and USS YMS-392. 19 Aug 1942Task Force 44, made up of the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (Capt. but soon more groups came in and in the end USS Enterprise was hit by three bombs and suffered many near misses. Another aircraft was shot down by USS Cofer in conjunction with other ships of TU 78.2.9. (35), 24 Sep 1940Around 0015C/24, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Total to this date, 15 Allied influence mines and 13 enemy moored contact mines were swept. Richardson, DSO, RN) and HMS Kingston (Lt.Cdr. Howden, RAN) departed Aden to provide cover for ships on the Perim patrol. For 20 minutes these destroyers also stationed themselves as ' goal posts ' to guide the landing craft in towards the main landing zone. USS Zeilin (AP 9) (14124 GRT, built 1921) (Capt. Medical parts online catalog Callahan, USN) and the high speed transports (Transport Division 103), USS Lloyd (Lt.Cdr. Hughes, USN)) proceeded to the Ratai Bay to refuel and the two remaining Dutch destroyers (HrMs Kortenaer (Lt.Cdr. Howden, CBE, RAN) departed Sydney for Fremantle. However, it was apparent that the beach gradient would in general prevent the satisfactory beaching of LSM's and LST's for unloading. W.L.G. At 1430L/30, Task Force 44 was ordered to return to Brisbane by the Commander-in-Chief South-West Pacific. Around 1500L/17, Task Group 44.3 and 44.5 parted company with the former setting course for Dunk Island while Task Group 44.5 took over the Coral Sea patrol. C.W. Her superstructure disintergrated and the vessel capsized and sank in less than one minute. At 1200L/6, Task Force 44 was in position 1433'S, 14837'E, course 050, speed 15 knots. Langley, OBE, RN), destroyer HMS Kandahar (Cdr. USS Bellatrix (AK 20) (8280 GRT, built 1942) (Cdr. They arrived at Batavia around 0700GH/6. They returned to Alexandria around 0830B/11. McCoy, DSO, RN) and HMS Tartar (Capt. Moore, USN), USS Eaton (T/Cdr. H.M. Burrell, RAN) departed Subic Bay for Japan via Leyte and Okinawa. Task Unit 78.1.14 was the LSM Unit under T/Cdr. (142). Rich, USNR), USS Lamons (Lt.Cdr. R.M. (98). Dowling, RAN) proceeded up river to Melbourne. H.L. Tactical maneuver exercises were carried out durning the morning. At the same time USS Rushmore reported a torpedo glanced off her port beam without damage. Around 0210L/26, Task Group 44.5 anchored in Challenger Bay. It was made up of the transports; At 0700L/30, Task Force 44, made up of the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia (Capt. (44), 17 Feb 1941Around 1500K/17, HMAS Hobart (Capt. a person who hits a ball with a bat in baseball. Captain Flynn reported that they had entered Milne Bay at 2345K/11 and then swept to the westward to 15033'E and then patrolled east and west between that longtitude and 15054'E on either side of latitude 1024'S. Ihrig, USN) briefly joined Task Force 62 and she fuelled HMAS Hobart, USS Ralph Talbot and USS Patterson. Mines appeared deeply set and thickly planted. D.J. (124), 25 Dec 1944HMAS Hobart (Capt. This course was maintained until 2000K/22 by which time there had been no enemy sightings by our reconnaissance aircraft and Task Force 44 retired to the southward during the night. Merriam, USCGR), USS LST-171 (Lt. R.L. Task Group 78.1.3 was the Support Unit which was made up of the following units. ), USS LCS(L)-28 (Lt. R.H. Bost, USNR), USS LCS(L)-43 (Lt.(jg) E.A. Around 1645GH/6, HMAS Hobart parted company with the convoy to proceed to Batavia. G.A. Any other series of consecutive events, such as strike-outs or scoreless innings. (73), 3 Jan 1942HMAS Hobart (Capt. (51), 2 Jun 1941Around 1315K/2, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Challenger, USN), USS Nashville (T/Capt. Young, USN), USS Ralph Talbot (Lt.Cdr. Hall, USNR), USS LCI(L)-577 (Lt. E.J. D.A. Eccles, USN), USS Pillsbury (Lt.Cdr. Higginbotham, USN). F.J. Butler, MBE, RN) and HrMs Java (Capt. Another Task Force, Task Force 17, made up of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (Capt. Small, USN), USS Chicago (Capt. Task Unit 78.2.5 was the LST unit which was made up of the following LST's; USS LST-640 (Lt. F.P. She had been scuttled by her crew to prevent capture. Fletcher, Jr., USN). She was escorted by USS Kline. Fraser, USN) and the tanker USS Neosho (T/Capt. The remainder of the day was spent conducting gunnery and tactical exercises. H.A. At 1630I/2, four P-38's also made low bombing and strafing runs on gun emplacements on Cape Djoeata. Again no mines were swept on this day. C.P.F. The strike force was ordered to search for and attack the damaged Ryujo and then land on Guadalcanal. Bode, USN), light cruiser HMAS Hobart ( Capt. Wallace, made up of the following ships; oiler USS Chepachet (Lt.Cdr. H.L. [We have been unable to find out the date she was undocked.] D.M. Fonick, USNR, (COMMINDIV 34)), USS Salute (Lt. J.R. Hodges, USNR), USS Scout (Lt. E.G. Umberleigh (British, 4950 GRT, built 1927). TG 72.2 was divided into five groups for fire support duty, these were; Enemy minefields were reported off shore southeast of Balikpapan and also across the harbour entrance. ", The player who uses it to strike the ball a batter, hitter, or batsman can be said to, A player known as a good hitter might be said to have a, A team with many good hitters might be said to have a lot of "bats" (referring to the players not the instrument). H.L. Hardesty, USN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral F.B. G.B. Task Unit 78.1.17 was the 'Green' Assault Unit under T/Capt. (25). C.W. Robson, RN). H.G. W.H. On completion of their fire support duties, the destroyer minesweepers streamed their sweepers and made the first sweep in towards Gavutu. HMS Falmouth parted company with the convoy at dusk. W.D. Other areas in Brunei Bay were swept with negative results. Pitchers will try to hide their grip even while delivering the ball. If your protocol is a sub-study of an existing study, please include a brief description of the parent study, the current status of the parent study, and how the sub-study will fit with the parent study. H.A. USS San Juan and HMAS Hobart screened by two destroyers underway between the two transport groups as cover against enemy light forces, entering the combat area from the eastward. The convoy now proceeded northwards up the Red Sea. Barry, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral H.D. The cruisers arrived around 1145B/24. T.D. Howden, RAN) relieved HMS Hector in position 1411'N, 5303'E. At 1310I/23, USS YMS-368 was damaged by a mine explosion. HMAS Barcoo was ordered to investigate. J.S. Crace, RN) departed Auckland for Sydney. Barry, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Admiral Sir A.B. Howden, CBE, RAN) went to the assistance of both ships. (29), 14 Aug 1940Around 0800C/14, HMAS Hobart (Capt. Abbreviation for Federal League, a major league that existed from 1914 to 1915. Despite their names, both the foul lines and the foul poles are in fair territory. Crutchley, VC, DSC, RN), USS Phoenix (Capt. Sinclair, USN) and USS Henley (T/Cdr. R.R. This convoy was made up of the following ships; At 1200K/13, Task Force 44 was in position 1221'S, 14737'E, steering 130 at 15 knots. McCarthy, DSO, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral H.B. G.A. Passage of the landing forces to the Balikpapan area. Berkey, USN), known as Task Group 74.3, was made up of the light cruisers USS Phoenix (T/Capt. Marincovich, USNR), USS LCS(L)-43 (Lt.(jg) E.A. At 0300 hours this search was completed and a new search in a northerly direction was then commenced. Flynn, USN, commanding Destroyer Squadron 4 on board) then departed Moreton Bay for Sydney. 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