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|align="center" colspan="2"|[[Image:USSOstara.jpg|300px]] USS ''Ostara'' (AKA-33)<br/> | |align="center" colspan="2"|[[Image:USSOstara.jpg|300px]] USS ''Ostara'' (AKA-33)<br/> | ||
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!colspan="2" style="color: white; height: 30px; background: navy;"| General Characteristics | !colspan="2" style="color: white; height: 30px; background: navy;"| General Characteristics | ||
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|Builder: | |||
| [[Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc.]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Hull type: | |Hull type: | ||
| S4-SE2-BE1 | | S4-SE2-BE1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Displacement: | |[[Ship measurements|Displacement]]: | ||
| 7,080 tons | | 4,087 tons light, 7,080 tons loaded | ||
|- | |||
|[[Ship measurements|Length]]: | |||
| 426 ft (129.8 m) | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Ship measurements|Beam]]: | ||
| | | 58 ft (17.7 m) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Ship measurements|Draft]]: | ||
| | | 16 ft (4.9 m) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Ship propulsion|Propulsion]]: | ||
| | | Steam turbo-electric drive; two boilers, two propellers, <br/>6,000 [[Ship measurements|shp]] (4.5 MW) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Speed: | |Speed: | ||
| | | 16.9 [[knot (speed)|knots]] (31.3 km/h) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Complement: | |[[Ship measurements|Complement]]: | ||
| | | 321 (20 officers, 301 men), plus 255 embarked troops | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Armament: | |Armament: | ||
| 1 × [[5"/38 caliber gun|5"/38 caliber | | 1 × [[5" /38 caliber gun|5"/38 caliber DP gun]], <br/> 4 × [[40mm/56 caliber gun|twin 40 mm AA guns]], <br/>16 × [[20mm Oerlikon (autocannon)|20 mm AA guns]] | ||
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|Boats: | |||
| 14 [[LCVP]], <br/>8 [[LCM]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
'''USS ''Ostara'' (AKA-33)''' was an ''Artemis'' class [[attack cargo ship]] named after the asteroid ''[[343 Ostara]],'' which in turn was named after the Teutonic goddess of spring, described by [[Jacob Grimm]] in his ''Deutsche Mythologie'' as equivalent to the Anglo-Saxon ''[[Eostre]].'' USS ''Ostara'' served as a commissioned ship for 13 months. | '''USS ''Ostara'' (AKA-33)''' was an ''Artemis'' class [[attack cargo ship]] named after the asteroid ''[[343 Ostara]],'' which in turn was named after the Teutonic goddess of spring, described by [[Jacob Grimm]] in his ''Deutsche Mythologie'' as equivalent to the Anglo-Saxon ''[[Eostre]].'' USS ''Ostara'' served as a commissioned ship for 13 months. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
''Ostara'' (AKA-33) was laid down | ''Ostara'' (AKA-33) was laid down 13 October 1944 by [[Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc.]], [[Providence, R.I.]] under a [[Maritime Commission]] Contract; launched 21 December 1944; sponsored by Ensign Rene Vandersloot, Navy Nurse; [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] 31 January 1945, LCDR Alfred St. Martin, USNR, in command. | ||
On [[3 February]] ''Ostara'' was underway for the [[Boston Navy Yard]] with a pre-commissioning crew of [[USS Polana (AKA-35)|USS ''Polana'' (AKA-35)]], her sister ship, aboard for training. After a shakedown cruise in the [[Chesapeake Bay]] she left the [[Naval Station Norfolk|Norfolk]] area and proceeded, via the [[Panama Canal]], to [[Pearl Harbor]], where she arrived [[23 March]]. After discharging cargo she left Pearl Harbor for [[San Francisco]], steaming independently. | On [[3 February]] ''Ostara'' was underway for the [[Boston Navy Yard]] with a pre-commissioning crew of [[USS Polana (AKA-35)|USS ''Polana'' (AKA-35)]], her sister ship, aboard for training. After a shakedown cruise in the [[Chesapeake Bay]] she left the [[Naval Station Norfolk|Norfolk]] area and proceeded, via the [[Panama Canal]], to [[Pearl Harbor]], where she arrived [[23 March]]. After discharging cargo she left Pearl Harbor for [[San Francisco, California]], steaming independently. | ||
On [[15 April]] the ship left San Francisco and returned to [[Hawaiian Islands|Hawaii]]. Unloading and loading completed, she left Pearl Harbor [[27 May]] for [[Eniwetok]], [[Marshall Islands]], arriving [[4 June]]. The next day ''Ostara'' was underway for [[Saipan]], [[Marianas Islands]]. Upon arrival [[9 June]], troops were discharged and unloading of cargo commenced. The ship then returned to the United States reaching [[San Diego]] [[3 July]]. | On [[15 April]] the ship left San Francisco and returned to [[Hawaiian Islands|Hawaii]]. Unloading and loading completed, she left Pearl Harbor [[27 May]] for [[Eniwetok]], [[Marshall Islands]], arriving [[4 June]]. The next day ''Ostara'' was underway for [[Saipan]], [[Marianas Islands]]. Upon arrival [[9 June]], troops were discharged and unloading of cargo commenced. The ship then returned to the United States reaching [[San Diego, California|San Diego]] [[3 July]]. | ||
Loading cargo once more, ''Ostara'' left San Diego for Pearl Harbor [[17 July]]. On [[28 July]] she was once more underway for Eniwetok, where she arrived [[6 August]], fueled, and was underway for [[Guam]] [[7 August]]. Upon arrival at Guam passengers and cargo were discharged and the ship proceeded to [[Saipan]], where she underwent emergency hull repairs. | Loading cargo once more, ''Ostara'' left San Diego for Pearl Harbor [[17 July]]. On [[28 July]] she was once more underway for Eniwetok, where she arrived [[6 August]], fueled, and was underway for [[Guam]] [[7 August]]. Upon arrival at Guam passengers and cargo were discharged and the ship proceeded to [[Saipan]], where she underwent emergency hull repairs. | ||
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''Ostara'' arrived [[Manila Bay]] [[23 October]]. On [[1 November]] she left Manila for [[Haiphong]], [[French Indochina]], and after arriving embarked 928 enlisted men and 54 officers of the 52nd Chinese army for transportation to [[Chinwangtao]], China. Three Chinese enlisted men died aboard of disease during the trip, despite all sanitary precautions. | ''Ostara'' arrived [[Manila Bay]] [[23 October]]. On [[1 November]] she left Manila for [[Haiphong]], [[French Indochina]], and after arriving embarked 928 enlisted men and 54 officers of the 52nd Chinese army for transportation to [[Chinwangtao]], China. Three Chinese enlisted men died aboard of disease during the trip, despite all sanitary precautions. | ||
On [[27 November]] ''Ostara'' anchored in [[Buckner Bay]], [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]]. Two days later she departed for [[San Diego]], ''(Editor's note: the DANFS entry seems to be missing something here)'' the [[Panama Canal]], and arrived Norfolk, Va., | On [[27 November]] ''Ostara'' anchored in [[Buckner Bay]], [[Okinawa Island|Okinawa]]. Two days later she departed for [[San Diego, California|San Diego]], ''(Editor's note: the DANFS entry seems to be missing something here)'' the [[Panama Canal]], and arrived Norfolk, Va., 23 January 1946. Here preparations for the decommissioning of the ship were begun. Decommissioning was completed 1 March 1946. ''Ostara'' was stricken from the list of naval vessels 17 April 1946. On 26 June 1946 Ostara was transferred to the [[War Shipping Administration]] for disposal at Norfolk. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02/02033.htm NavSource Online: AKA-33 ''Ostara''] | *[http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02/02033.htm NavSource Online: AKA-33 ''Ostara''] | ||
*[http://ussrankin.org/id352.htm 51 Years of AKAs] | *[http://ussrankin.org/id352.htm 51 Years of AKAs] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 7 March 2024
 USS Ostara (AKA-33) | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Laid down: | 13 October 1944 |
| Launched: | 21 December 1944 |
| Commissioned: | 31 January 1945 |
| Decommissioned: | 1 March 1946 |
| Struck: | 26 June 1946 |
| Fate: | Unknown |
| General Characteristics | |
| Builder: | Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc. |
| Hull type: | S4-SE2-BE1 |
| Displacement: | 4,087 tons light, 7,080 tons loaded |
| Length: | 426 ft (129.8 m) |
| Beam: | 58 ft (17.7 m) |
| Draft: | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Propulsion: | Steam turbo-electric drive; two boilers, two propellers, 6,000 shp (4.5 MW) |
| Speed: | 16.9 knots (31.3 km/h) |
| Complement: | 321 (20 officers, 301 men), plus 255 embarked troops |
| Armament: | 1 × 5"/38 caliber DP gun, 4 × twin 40 mm AA guns, 16 × 20 mm AA guns |
| Boats: | 14 LCVP, 8 LCM |
USS Ostara (AKA-33) was an Artemis class attack cargo ship named after the asteroid 343 Ostara, which in turn was named after the Teutonic goddess of spring, described by Jacob Grimm in his Deutsche Mythologie as equivalent to the Anglo-Saxon Eostre. USS Ostara served as a commissioned ship for 13 months.
History
Ostara (AKA-33) was laid down 13 October 1944 by Walsh-Kaiser Co., Inc., Providence, R.I. under a Maritime Commission Contract; launched 21 December 1944; sponsored by Ensign Rene Vandersloot, Navy Nurse; commissioned 31 January 1945, LCDR Alfred St. Martin, USNR, in command.
On 3 February Ostara was underway for the Boston Navy Yard with a pre-commissioning crew of USS Polana (AKA-35), her sister ship, aboard for training. After a shakedown cruise in the Chesapeake Bay she left the Norfolk area and proceeded, via the Panama Canal, to Pearl Harbor, where she arrived 23 March. After discharging cargo she left Pearl Harbor for San Francisco, California, steaming independently.
On 15 April the ship left San Francisco and returned to Hawaii. Unloading and loading completed, she left Pearl Harbor 27 May for Eniwetok, Marshall Islands, arriving 4 June. The next day Ostara was underway for Saipan, Marianas Islands. Upon arrival 9 June, troops were discharged and unloading of cargo commenced. The ship then returned to the United States reaching San Diego 3 July.
Loading cargo once more, Ostara left San Diego for Pearl Harbor 17 July. On 28 July she was once more underway for Eniwetok, where she arrived 6 August, fueled, and was underway for Guam 7 August. Upon arrival at Guam passengers and cargo were discharged and the ship proceeded to Saipan, where she underwent emergency hull repairs.
Ostara next touched at the Philippine Islands, arriving at San Pedro Bay, Leyte, 24 August, and at Manila, Luzon, 31 August where cargo was taken on, as well as a portion of the 43rd Army Division for transportation to Japan. On 13 September Ostara moored at Yokohama Docks. While at Yokohama she safely rode out a typhoon which caused great damage in other areas.
Returning to Guam 23 September Ostara moved to Saipan and then departed, with units of the 6th Marine Division aboard, for Tsingtao, China. On 11 October the ship arrived at Tsingtao, where details of Chinese coolies commenced unloading operations.
Ostara arrived Manila Bay 23 October. On 1 November she left Manila for Haiphong, French Indochina, and after arriving embarked 928 enlisted men and 54 officers of the 52nd Chinese army for transportation to Chinwangtao, China. Three Chinese enlisted men died aboard of disease during the trip, despite all sanitary precautions.
On 27 November Ostara anchored in Buckner Bay, Okinawa. Two days later she departed for San Diego, (Editor's note: the DANFS entry seems to be missing something here) the Panama Canal, and arrived Norfolk, Va., 23 January 1946. Here preparations for the decommissioning of the ship were begun. Decommissioning was completed 1 March 1946. Ostara was stricken from the list of naval vessels 17 April 1946. On 26 June 1946 Ostara was transferred to the War Shipping Administration for disposal at Norfolk.
References
- Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (Primary source for this article)