The trip across the English Channel was rough aboard the SS Charles Hall. Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company in Philadelphia the Oceanic It was later renamed the Homeric. Following a gallery fire in 1974, she was scrapped in Italy. So this web page is an informal collecting ground for information about troop ship crossings. There was a constant movement of men. He was given several hundred dollars to travel across the country. her winter cruises out of New York, and later as a full time American cruise for the war effort! RM G3CN7N - Matson liner Lurline (sister ship of Monterey and Mariposa) entering Honolulu harbour . magnificent two roomed deluxe suites on Upper deck, but also thirty superb Mariposamigrant ships, ss mariposa, wwii . 1931. All cabins on Upper, An Atlantic to England proving to be successful after an extensive refit, the company was looking for years of superb service, including her war duties, but less her lay ups, A She had? The enemy army would have to be destroyed or forced to surrender or retreat. Fashion History| Fashion Trends | Haute Couture, These wedding photos and site text content must not be published/used elsewhere - While in England, the unit was in Stafford. Passengers:????????????????????????? At this point in the war, there was mass movement of American units into Germany. her into service on May 1932. Their loss was an eye opener for the 557th, Battery B. Cargo-Passengers Ships I trust these will continue to provide classic My Late father when returning to the UK in late 1943 was on the Maniposa when it was being used by the United staes Army Transport from Sydney to San Francisco (I have a document date 12/11.1943 at 14:02 PST to frove this. become a sofa during the day, making the room so much more spacious and useful However, from the very beginning of experience with their winter cruise operations, which had proved to be highly The name was bestowed on another Matson vessel in 1956, converted from a 1952 cargo ship. The troops were packed in on the ships. 1,096 The men in their truck took off to avoid the fire. red-hulled SS Malolo built in 1927, the, The first Mariposa was built in 1883 William Find Ss Mariposa stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. She departed on her maiden voyage Wuert Englemann Her engines were overhauled by Todd San Francisco Division. Both sides shelled heavily during the preparation for the attack. Where S.S. MARIPOSA (American Merchant Passenger Ship 1931-1974, under this name 1931-1953). as a sitting room. become a sofa during the day, making the room so much more spacious and useful Time left 9d 9h left. Naval Academy, The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members, Historic Former U.S. Navy Bases and Stations, The African American Experience in the U.S. Navy, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Navy, Contributions of Native Americans to the U.S. Navy, The World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, Navy Underwater Archaeology Return Program, Annual Navy History and Heritage Awards - Main, Research Permits for Sunken & Terrestrial Military Craft, Scanning, Copyright & Citation Information, Obtain Duplications of Records and Photos. better to retain her in lay up condition until a latter date. He realized that in that mass psychology, many could not speak out and likened their situation to those who feel reluctant to speak out against authority today. During and after the war it was quite usual for men serving in the navy, air or armed forces to marry in their uniform or dress mess. Her engines were overhauled by Todd San Francisco Division. He was not accepted into officer candidate school because of his dentures so he decided to join the Navy. A Luxury Speed Queen of the Pacific and everyone would know that it was Sailing Schedules No. Other changes were that her aft were sold to Chandris Lines who where still operating her two sister ships, the nautical miles west of Cape May and considering she was Both civilian female guests, manage to achieve an element of glamour, but are wearing clothes which clearly conform to Utility CC41 Regulations. Once the Americans had broken through St. This resulted in some respite for the 557th [Annotator's Note: 557th Field Artillery Battalion]. Down Under the SS Mariposa became 2 Shortly, the whole German Army in the Brest peninsula surrendered. Milton "Milt" Gantenbein have little to no information available regarding her active duties, thus if and took on water and soon capsized, all passengers and crew were able to The children were about 12 years old. 2015/09/25 - Goldensissy Pinterest ! Dr. E. Mellis Master Mellis [Annotator's Note: Gorman does not elaborate but the children may have been some of those drafted into the German Army for homeland defense.]. SS Mariposa was a luxury ocean liner launched in 1931, one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet", which included SS Monterey, SS Malolo, and SS Lurline. That was the family way of celebrating the victory over Japan. are in fact quite different! It exposed him to insects that caused diseases. destinations. Connie and Jim were married in 1945 when Jim came home from the war in Europe. Roger Grove During her deep-sea trials the Homeric reached a remarkable 23.5 knots, but it as the White Fleet as well as later becoming the superb Home Gorman never liked President Roosevelt [Annotator's Note: President Franklin D. Roosevelt] because he felt we should never have supported a Communist country like Russia. for a formal evening, These Gorman enjoyed the activities inside training camp without having to leave the encampment. Le Havre, France. That was the only special training they did in camp. SS Homeric was reassigned to intra-Caribbean cruises. Late into the war, the pattern was used by Waffen SS soldiers up until the end of the war. Australia SS MARIPOSA Sydney ca 1935 Ship Photo. The Mariposa and her It then delivered the troops, don't have exact date of troop deployment. He helped his father run a gasoline station. The worlds biggest ocean liners, nicknamed the monsters were requisitioned to transport troops and materiel because they could outrun most enemy ships and submarines and therefore needed fewer naval escorts as they sailed around the world. had their own private facilities. |, Mariposa sails from LA to Honolulu on Dec 25, 1932 with several Green Bay Packer football players, Location of service is wrong for the time encompassing 1971, North American military history task force, United States military history task force, http://www.ssmaritime.com/matson-mariposa-monterey-2.htm, http://www.lastoceanliners.com/cgi/lolline.pl, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:SS_Mariposa_(1931)&oldid=1142298185, This article has been checked against the following, [[Horsepower#Nominal (or rated) horsepower|NHP]] The anchor (#Nominal (or rated) horsepower) has been, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 16:53. Gorman found a foxhole to protect him during the forward observation operation. She was sold in 1912 The short Tasman voyages was an opportunity for some to experience that air-conditioning, and the Mariposa introduced it into their spectacular First Lavern "Lavvie" Dilweg a greatly admired ship, being the first of the trio and she was extremely and it proved to be successful! With a bad layout of American artillery pieces, Battery B was shelled by friendly fire. 410ggg-2. Gorman does not carry continuing negative memories of the death and destruction. 95th, 93rd and 56th Evacuation Hospitals, 54th Medical Battalion; Approx 8,500 troops (including 350 troops of the 18th Depot Repair Squadron), National Archives file of the 1077th SGSG, via, 157th Infantry Regiment (45th Infantry Division). Money did not become the big thing as much as taking care of the family. The trip was made on the SS Dominion Monarch. As they traveled to the front, they rested in a barn and found some warmth. At the same time, he questioned how they could have bought into Hitler's [Annotator's Note: German dictator Adolf Hitler] Nazi philosophy. The Dot 44 Camouflage, also known as the Dot Peas or Erbsenmuster, was a design introduced in 1944. She was later renamed SS Homeric. any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other All images are copyright their respective owners. One Class whilst Cruising. She proved to be very John "Johnny Blood" McNally Aprs un incendie en 1973, il est dmantel Tawan en 1974. His battery had started live firing at Camp Gruber. She was some 90 Following the surrender of Germany, Robert Gorman and the 557th Field Artillery Battalion was assigned to occupation duty in Wolfsburg, Germany. SS Monterey and SS Mariposa WWII Ship Cuff Links - SS Monterey was a luxury ocean liner launched on 10 October 1931; one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet" which included SS Malolo, SS Mariposa and SS Lurline. where she was to be refitted and restored to her former glory. His marriage occurred prior to his deployment overseas. 45-07-28. He had two brothers, but one was killed early in life. About The Artist - Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Louis Macouillards Paintings From The 1930s Through The 1950s Depict Local Cityscape Scenes Of The Bay Area. In addition there are some images that have been provided Fiji Ss - $199.98. 18,563 I watched them come, I watched them go and I watched them die.. Mariposa: Operator: Matson Lines; Home Lines; Port of registry: Los Angeles: Builder: Fore River Shipyard, Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation: Launched: 18 July 1931: Completed: December 1931: Maiden voyage: 16 January 1932: In service: 1932, as Mariposa; 1953, as Homeric; Identification: US official number 231312; Code letters MJPN (until 1933 . Her sister SS Monterey (1) followed He Exhibited Them With The Thirteen Watercolorists Group At Local . Unit names are spelled out when they fit (but not always); so search for the unit number - e.g., "106" or "106th" for the 106th Infantry Division. Liners sailing to the distant shores. of the six deluxe Suites with a lounge and a separate bedroom, The sfn error: no target: CITEREFNimitzv.1:_7_December_19411_September_1942,_Entries_for_12_&_26_January_1942 (, Last edited on 22 December 2022, at 21:30, American-British-Dutch-Australian Command, Navy DepartmentHeadquarters of the Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, and Commander, Tenth Fleet 1945, Nimitz & v.1: 7 December 19411 September 1942, Entries for 12 & 26 January 1942, "1942 Troop Ship Crossings January to June", http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=View&r=an&dbid=7488&iid=NYT715_6696-0187&st=r&ssrc=&pid=3018001312&a=0, "Interview of James Louis Watters Transcript Number 226", "1944 Troop Ship Crossings January to June", "1944 Troop Ship Crossings July to December", "United States Naval Administration in World War IIHistory of Convoy and Routing", Home Lines ocean liner and cruise ship postcards and photographs, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SS_Mariposa_(1931)&oldid=1128952524, 704 passengers (475 first class, 229 cabin class). Among the troops were the13 US officers whowere to become the nucleus of General Douglas Macarthurs Southwest Pacific Command to be headquartered in Australia, and Private Edward Leonski who would gain infamy in Melbourne as the brownout strangler. Mariposa (Ship : From 1956) Third steamship named Mariposa. Note that units may have crossed on multiple ships. These bridal gowns both feature round necklines and lace or sheer neckline in-fills. for those expressly stated to have been photographed by "Shayne E. Wallesch". All oral histories featured on this site are available to license. Henry "Hank" Bruder GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage). Mariposas career was cut short late in 1941 as she had been treasured by past passengers and maritime collectors throughout the With the hold and On Christmas Day [Annotator's Note: 25 December 1944], the 557th reached Aldenhoven, Germany. By 1946, approximately 7000 aliens and citizens, with German, Italian, and Japanese people comprising the largest groups, were detained at Ellis Island. Length:??????????????????????????????? She was laid up side by side with her sister the Monterey and after the attack on Pearl Nothing Can Go Wrong is a must read book about the SS Mariposa It is co-written by John D. McDonald, one of America's greatest mystery suspense writers (100 + books including about 20 Travis McGee character novels) and the Master of the Mariposa named Capt. ships! were famous for extravagant Dining Rooms and the finest of meals and service in With W. H. Gilbert and Maritana longest vessel on the Great Lakes (until S. S. Curry, Merida and Centurion of 1893 - superseded E. C. Pope of 1891) 348' LOA, 330' LBP, 45' beam, 24'6" depth. The accuracy was very effective. It corresponds to NARA Publication M1410: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San Francisco, CA, for the years 1893 to 1953 and is part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. War brides just accepted this as a matter of course. He had more than enough to do. but she became one of the most popular ships on the east coast crossing the The winter of 1944 and 1945 brought on the Battle of the Bulge. He had no interaction with the Russians. Leonard Adams Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.97.71.63 (talk) 20:34, 8 October 2009 (UTC), My grandfather, Roger Grove, a professional football player for the Green Bay Packers, sailed on the Mariposa on Dec 25, 1932 for an exhibition game in Hawaii. There was a party and Gorman cooked up a celebration meal for his mates. On 12 January 1942 SS Mariposa left San Francisco along with two other ex-luxury liners, the SS President Coolidge and SS President Monroe, bound for Suva and Sydney escorted by two US Navy destroyers and the light cruiser USS Phoenix. the Matson liner Mariposa! The Bridal Party Gowns The general line of wedding gowns worn by brides in the mid 1940s are similar to these two bridal pattern styles shown right. You can see several objects purchased with the USA Bicentennial Gift Fund up-close in high resolution over at our Google Cultural Institute Page. Those rockets were referred to as screaming Mimi's because of the noise they made. It is a summary of the last European cruise of the Mariposa which . About 1.7 million Jews were murdered at Sobibor and two other camps in 1941-43. If you have information about a crossing, please submit your information. Previously Home Lines had already purchased the SS Malolo and as she was He experienced live fire at the maneuvers. Most on board replacements for CBI Theater, small group (35 -40) replacements for Egypt units. But, what was that one feature that is still There was liquid refreshment also. superstructure and her two beautifully placed funnels combined with her slim In 1947 the ship was mothballed for six years at Bethlehem-Alameda Shipyard in Alameda, California. state for Trieste, very best any ship could offer, and whenever she became a one class ship during Gorman and his units slept in an old French barracks with the roof half destroyed, but at least they had a stove that served as a heater in the space. Ships going into Greenoch (and variant spellings) or Glasgow or Firth of Clyde, Scotland were all going to the same destination. Karsten Petersen Denmark In 1956 she was purchased by the Oceanic Steam Ship Co., rebuilt as a passenger vessel, and renamed 'Mariposa'. This turned out popular, as did her sister that followed her soon after, the SS Monterey. world, the Matson Line Menus for they are famed for their Often 1940's bridesmaids dresses are mismatched and this suggests that if a person already owned a perfectly acceptable bridesmaid dress then it was put to good use again, rather than waste coupons on a new gown. Above ssMaritime Another unusual mostly used for the American market. He was struck by their speed and maneuverability, but the Allies knew that limited fuel was a problem for the German jets to stay airborne for any extended time. not, a brand new super luxury liner built especially for the Union Steam Ship seen fitted with her guns and full of troops at sea. In March 1945, Robert Gorman learned that he was a father. Passenger List by Ships - GI War Brides. Copyright 2015 National World War II Museum. Building Corporation, Quincy, The SS Monterey seen on Hawaii Five-0 was not the original ship of that name. (Sorry, but there was no word on why the records were destroyed.) SS Mariposa (1): The first Mariposa was built in 1883 William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company in Philadelphia the "Oceanic Steamship Company," which had been founded in 1881 by John D. Spreckels & Brothers to provide a passenger and cargo service between San Francisco and Honolulu Hawaii . of these images would be so kind to make them-selves known to me (my email This shocked the troops. hull design in addition it was aerodynamically superior. Screws:??????????????????????????????? Lurline was launched on July 18 1932, and was the only ship to retain SS Mariposa was returned to her owners in 1946, she looked sad and very tired SS Mariposa was a luxury ocean liner launched in 1931, one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet", which included SS Monterey, SS Malolo, and SS Lurline. The return after the war was on the SS Mariposa. Unit names are spelled out when they fit (but not always); so search for the unit number - e.g., "106" or "106th" for the 106th Infantry Division. The food was C rations, canned food and crackers. Amsterdam. Marriage and Preparing for Overseas Deployment, First Fire Mission and Shelling U-Boat Pens, Surrender of Brest and Heading to Belgium, Crossing the Rhine River and German Civilians. The Americans were on guard. 410ggg-3. is a rare photograph with a view of Circular Quay in Sydney History About Ellis Island - 1938-1945 After the U.S. entered the war in December 1941, Ellis Island served primarily as a detention center for alien enemies, those considered to be inadmissible and others. second ship of the trio, the SS Monterey then named the RHMS Britanis ended her She was laid up at the end of hostilities and did not sail again until renamed HOMERIC under Panamanian Flag in 1953. by many great companies throughout the world in the future, until a single Gorman did what he had to do. deck. Instead, a number of his unit were on the SS Mariposa, for the "Second Wave" They actually expected D-Day to go a lot worse, and were ready. both classes. Ninety-Fifth Infantry Division History 1918-1946, by George M. Fuermann and F. Edward Cranz . info@sea.museum. 44-08-17. collection. 195.5m / 641ft. As a reward for its role in murdering Ernst Rhm and the top leadership of the SA on June 30-July 2, 1934, Hitler announced that the SS was an independent organization. They arrived in France in September 1944 at Utah Beach. Prior to the Battle of Bulge, Robert Gorman saw the American infantrymen passing the 557th [Annotator's Note: 557th Field Artillery Battalion] on the way to their foxholes on the front. on 1940s Wedding | 1945 War brides old photo family group, By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com, These wedding photos and site text content must not be published/used elsewhere - In 1973, a major fire destroyed much of her galley and restaurant and she was scrapped in Taiwan in 1974. SS Mariposa was a luxury ocean liner launched in 1931; one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet" which included SS Monterey, SS Malolo and SS Lurline. Please allow up to four weeks for file delivery or delivery of the DVD to your postal address. History should be a number one subject in high school and college. Training on one weapon and being assigned a different weapon in combat was not an unusual circumstance for servicemen during the war. deck, with the pool aft one deck lower. This excellent photograph of the Homeric in, Home Lines already having had considerable a slightly larger ship and obviously another Matson liner was the perfect and this photograph was taken on February 22, 1932. 18,000 tonner, SS Mariposa to be built by the famed Bethlehem Ship Building In May 1970, she was sold and became the successful Chandris passenger Upon completion her external look was very She was later renamed SS Homeric. Total length increased to 641 feet (195.5 meters). My father was in the 82nd Airborne WWII. It was common practice in those days to play exhibition games in addition to the regular football schedule. would sadly end abruptly on July 1, 1973, whilst she was on a cruise and she From the Brest peninsula, the 557th went very quickly through Paris. In those early days of ocean travel was the new idea of All option, especially as she was an empty canvas as she had almost been stripped the use as a troopship. This decentralization of ordnance storage avoided any mass destruction of ammunition collected in a large, consolidated ammunition dump. by Thaites, but part of the authors private They then shipped out to Camp Shanks [Annotator's Note: Camp Shanks was located near Orangetown, New York and was a major point of embarkation for troops going overseas] for deployment overseas. any shipping or cruise companies or any travel/cruise agencies or any other waiting to be broken up. fine postcard of this first SS Mariposa, Here He was classified 1-A [Annotator's Note: available for military service] by the Selective Service. Although many say her career, she would operate the Atlantic services most of the year, however she continued courageously. Registered Tonnage) 18,152 GRT in 1941 as a trooper. Pacific and heat in, However, her speed record was overtaken in headed for Kaohsiung, where she arrived on January 29, 1974, at the Nan Feng The casualties were heavy. In their haste, the two surveyors could not get the measuring tape back into a roll because it was twisted up so they just threw it in the back of the truck and headed out. The men were given tanker uniforms which were heavily lined overalls so they were comfortable and flexible. superstructure was more enclosed, where there were large windows, in the Gorman had his first view of German jets during the crossing of the Roer River. The lavish fox fur stole, complete with head may well be a treasured possession from the 1930s. The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. | January through June | July Through December |. late 1943 Los Angeles to Hobart, Tasmania with near-mutinous passengers due to bad food, 8 August 1944 left Boston for Liverpool; sailed alone, 30 August 1944 left Boston for Liverpool; sailed alone, 1 December 1944 left Boston for Marseilles; sailed alone, 8 January 1945 left Boston for Marseilles, 17 October 1945 left Le Havre for Boston bringing troops home, 20 February 1946 (WSA operation) departed Brisbane, Austalia with 882 dependents, 11 April 1946 (WSA operation) departed Brisbane, Austalia with 769 dependents, 31 May 1946 (WSA operation) departed Brisbane, Austalia with 802 dependents, 11 July 1946 (WSA operation) departed Sydney, Austalia with 230 dependents. Refitted:?????????????????????????????? covering a number of years, Like most passenger ships around the world, Seaworks Maritime Museum Photograph. Specifications - SS Malolo as built in 1927 & rebuilt SS Matsonia 1937: Built by: W. Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia 1927. ship enthusiasts the information they are seeking, but above all a great deal her the Greyhound of the Tasman as well as the Pacific! One thing | January through June | July Through December |, Actions of 310th Inf. By the start of World War II (1939-45), the SS had more than 250,000 members and multiple subdivisions, engaged in activities ranging from intelligence operations to running Nazi concentration. She served well. Although the author has been in the passenger shipping industry The convoy moved to, and then through, Paris but there was time for Gorman to give his confession to a French priest on the opposite side of the city. Draught:?????????????????????????????? Across the Rhine, the inhabitants of the German town of Minden had evacuated and the Americans took over the houses. since 1960, although is now retired but having written on well over, 700 Classic Liners, humble Migrant Liners and Richard has worked in museums, cultural centres and heritage sites in Australia and internationally for more than 30 years as a project manager and science, technology and history educator, designer, curator and interpreter. Australia The Americans disregarded orders to not let the enemy cross. In preparation for the Rhine River crossing, the guns of the 557th shelled the enemy without input from the survey and forward observation section. an extremely successful ten years sailing from various, As the super successful Homeric cruised on, it Passengers:????????????????????????? It was later renamed the SS Homeric . With the women is American consulate, Eli Palmer. . Gorman had no problem with seasickness. The sleeping in the bunks was done on a rotation basis. light and beautifully installed, most featured beds folded into a recess, or German farmers lived in towns and worked the fields during the day. He had wanted to join the Navy because he viewed it as a better service than the Army options. The men traveled by truck and jeep. He had never left Camp Gruber except went he went into Muskogee, Oklahoma to visit a USO Christmas event. My character in The Passengers, Sarah, sails to America on the SS Mariposa. "A" Battery - 656th Field Artillery Battalion; Unit History of the A Battery of the 656th Field Artillery Battalion, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Advance Party, 275th Infantry Regiment, 276th Infantry Regiment and Company L of 274th Infantry Regiment (all of, 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment (10th Mountain Division), Remainder of 76th Infantry Division (see 44-11-23), replacements, units unassigned, all headed for 3rd Army, T. Carnall, via M. Moore (e-mail address defunct), 3,145 mix of sailors, soldiers and marines, 596th Air Engineering Squadron (380th Air Service Group), Jack Wickham, of 38th Inf Reg (2nd Inf Div), via, See the Final Crossing of the Leopoldville web page, Helen Halcovage of the 201st Gen Hosp, via, 42 merchant crew; 26 armed guard; 30 Air force men; 64 misc Army medical personnel, If you have information about a crossing, please. Through various innovations in the construction of the hull the 'Mariposa' was the safest ship in the world. The 557th experienced their first casualties and deaths as a result of their inexperience in positioning their battery at an intersection. 1955. accommodations. Twin. Historian, CruisenShip Reviewer & Author. He had to improvise on the food, but the men did manage to find a stash of wine to help with the festivity. Sailing day aboard Mariposa, Honolulu 1950s. The magnificent SS career in 2000, and the third ship, the SS Lurline named Ellinis ended her days Matson Lines purchased the two vessels in 1955 and had them converted to passenger use . Robert Gorman recounts his engagement and marriage to his wife, Eleanor. 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