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U.S. Naval Vessels Named for North Dakota In the U.S. Navy, battleships were named after states. Cruisers, the next largest armored ship, were named after cities. Other vessels are named for persons, counties, rivers, or native people. Since the United States no longer builds battleships, modern nuclear ballistic missile submarines are being named after states. A series of vessels, ranging from destroyer escorts to cargo ships, have been named for people, cities, and counties in North Dakota. Please contact commander@tristateveterans.com if you have a list for South Dakota and Minnesota namesake ships. Name of Vessel, U.S. Navy No., Type of Vessel, Years Conflicts Arikara (ATF 98) Ocean-going tugboat 1944-1959 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 205 feet Named for the Sahnish (Arikara) people of North Dakota. The Arikara was sold to Chile in 1971, re-named Sargento Aledea and was in service until 1992, after which it was sunk as a target. Blessman (DE-69) (APD-48) Destroyer escort 1943-1967 World War II Length - 306 feet The Blessman was named for Lt. Edward Martin Blessman, a 1931 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, from Mott, North Dakota. Blessman, a naval aviator, was killed in action in the Pacific February 4, 1942. Blessman was sold to the Republic of China in 1967 and renamed the Chung Shan. Bottineau (APA 235) Amphibious transport 1944-1955 World War II, Korea Length: 455 feet The Bottineau participated in the testing of the atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll, the Marshall Islands, in the South Pacific on July 1, 1946. Ninety captured German and Japanese vessels, along with obsolete American ships, were sunk as targets. The Bottineau transported 2000 Marines who were part of the crews that moved the target vessels into position prior to the denotation of the bomb. Named for Bottineau county. Burke (DE-215) (APD-65) Destroyer escort 1943-1968 World War II Length - 306 feet The Burke was named for Lt. John Edward Burke, a 1928 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, from Bismarck, North Dakota. Lieutenant Commander Burke, office of the Judge Advocate General, was killed in action November 15, 1942,in the Pacific. The Burke was sold to Columbia in 1968. Burleigh (APA-95) Attack transport 1943-1946 World War II Length - 492 feet Named for a county in North Dakota. Cavalier (AP 82) & (APA 37) Amphibious transport 1943-1960 World War II, Korea Length - 492 feet The Cavalier was named for Cavalier county in North Dakota and could transport 1,200 troops. Chippewa Steam gunboat 1861-1865 Civil War Length - 171 feet Named for Chippewa people who lived in Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Chippewa took part in the Union's blockade action against the Confederacy. She assisted in bombarding Confederate ports and capturing blockade-running ships carrying contraband to the Confederate States of America. Dacotah Steam sloop 1859-1873 Civil War Length - 199 feet Named for Dakota (Sioux) people who lived in Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Dacotah took part in the Union's blockade action against the Confederacy. She assisted in bombarding Confederate ports and capturing blockade-running ships carrying contraband to the Confederate States of America. Deede (DE-263) Destroyer escort 1943-1946 World War II Length - 289 feet The Deede was named for LeRoy Clifford Deede, a 1920 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, from Woodworth, North Dakota. Deede, a naval aviator, was killed in the Asiatic area, June 17, 1942. Edward H. Allen (DE-531) Destroyer escort 1943-1972 World War II Length - 306 feet Named for Edward H. Allen, from Pekin, North Dakota. Allen, a naval aviator, was killed at Battle of Coral Sea, May 7, 1942. The Edward H. Allen rescued the captain and 76 crewmen from the sinking Italian liner, Andrea Doria, in 1956. Fargo (CL 106) Cruiser 1945-1970 World War II Length - 611 feet Named after the largest city in North Dakota. The model of the Fargo, her flag, and other objects are on display at the Fargo Public Library. Fort Mandan (LSD 21) Landing ship 1945-1961 Korea Length - 458 feet Named for the winter quarters of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804 to 1806, near Washburn, North Dakota. The Fort Mandan appears in the 1961 movie, The Longest Day. The Fort Mandan was sold to Greece in 1971, renamed Nafkratoussa, and was in service until 2000. Grand Forks (PG 119 / PF 11) Patrol frigate 1943-1947 World War II Length - 304 feet Named for the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Grand Forks rescued 15 crewmen and passengers, as well as 114 sacks of mail from a PB2Y (a type of airplane which lands on water) on the night of October 11, 1944. Great Northern (AG-9) Troop transport 1915-1946 World War I Length - 509 feet Named for the Great Northern Railway and acquired from the Great Northern Pacific Steamship Company, used to transport troops during World War I. Griggs (APA 110) Transport 1944-1946 World War II Length - 492 feet Named for Griggs county in North Dakota Gurke (DD 783) Destroyer 1945-1976 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 391 feet The Gurke was named for Pfc. Henry F. Gurke, United States Marine Corps, from Neche. Gurke was killed on Bougainville, Solomon Islands, November 9, 1943, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Gurke was sold to Greece in 1977, renamed HS Tombazis and was in service until 1997. The bell from the Gurke is on display at Icelandic State Park Interpretative Center, Cavalier, North Dakota. Hidatsa (AT-102/ATF-102) Ocean-going tugboat 1944-1966 World War II Length - 205 feet Named for the Hidatsa people of North Dakota. The Hidatsa was sold to Columbia in 1979. LaMoure County (LST 883) Amphibious transport 1944-1960 World War II, Korea Length - 328 feet Named after LaMoure county in North Dakota. LaMoure County (LST 1194) Tank-landing ship 1970-2001 Vietnam, Persian Gulf Length - 522 feet The LaMoure County, loaded with 240 Marines and their equipment ran aground on a Chilean beach in September 2000, causing a 40' hole in her hull. As a result of the damage, the LaMoure County was sunk as a target in June 2001. Lewis and Clark (SSBN 644) Submarine 1963-1992 Cold War Length - 425 feet Named for Meriweather Lewis and William Clark, who explored the Louisiana Purchase from 1804 to 1806, and wintered at Fort Mandan, near Washburn, North Dakota. Each Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine has two crews who rotate patrols of 100 days. The Lewis and Clark had 16 missile tubes and 4 torpedo tubes. Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) Supply ship 2002 Length - 689 feet Named for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who explored the Louisiana Purchase from 1804 to 1806, and wintered at Fort Mandan, near Washburn, North Dakota. Logan (APA 196 & LPA 196) Amphibious transport 1944-1979 World War II, Korea Length - 455 feet Logan was named for counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. Mandan (YTB 794) Large harbor tug 1967-2002 Vietnam Length - 109 feet Named for the Mandan people of North Dakota. U.S. Navy harbor tugs like the Mandan are being replaced with civilian vessels in Navy harbors. Micka DE-176 Destroyer escort 1943-1967 World War II Length - 306 feet The Micka was named for Lt. Edward Micka, from Cayuga, North Dakota. Micka, a naval aviator, was killed in North African campaign, November 10, 1942. Mountrail (APA 213 & LPA 213) Amphibious transport 1944-1976 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 455 feet The Mountrail received one battle star during World War II and three during Korea. North Dakota (BB 29) Battleship 1908-1923 World War I Length - 519 feet The last of these early dreadnoughts, the Texas, is preserved as a museum. Northern Pacific Troop transport 1914-1922 World War I Named for the Northern Pacific Railway Company and acquired from the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway Company, used to transport troops during World War I. Pembina Steam gunboat 1861-1865 Civil War Length - 171 feet The Pembina took part in the Union's blockade action against the Confederacy. She assisted in bombarding Confederate ports and capturing blockade-running ships carrying contraband to the Confederate States of America. Pembina (AK 200) Cargo ship 1945-1968 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 339 feet In 1968 the Pembina was transferred to the U.S. Army and renamed the Resolute. Pierce (AP 95 / APA 50) Attack transport 1943-1946 World War II Length - 459 feet Named for counties in Georgia, Nebraska, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin Red River (LSM(R) 522) Amphibious transport 1945-1973 World War II, Korea Length - 204 feet Red River was named for seven Red Rivers in the United States touching various states: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Mexico, Utah and Wisconsin. Register (DE 233) (APD 92) High-speed transport 1944-1966 World War II Length - 306 feet The Register was named for Lt. Commander Paul J. Register, a 1920 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, from Bismarck, North Dakota. Register was killed on board the Arizona on December 7, 1941. The Register was sold to the Republic of China in 1966 and renamed the Tai-Shan (PF-38). Renville APA/LPA 227 Attack transport 1944-1968 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 455 feet Named for counties in Minnesota and North Dakota. Richland (AK 207) Cargo transport 1944-1946 World War II Length - 339 feet Richland was named for counties in Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Richland (YFD-64/AFDM-8) Floating drydock 1944-1997 World War II, Korea, Vietnam Length - 622 feet Since 1964 Richland has been used to support submarines in the Pacific. Rolette AKA-99 Attack cargo ship World War II, Korea Length - 459 feet Named for a county in North Dakota. Sacagawea YT-241 Yard tug 1942 World War II The Sacagawea was named for Sakakawea (Sacagawea), the Hidatsa wife of Charbonneau, who translated for the Lewis aned Clark expedition from Fort Mandan to the Pacific and back, 1804-1806. Sacagawea YT-326 Yard tug 1942-1945 World War II The Sacagawea was named for Sakakawea (Sacagawea), the Hidatsa wife of Charbonneau, who translated for the Lewis and Clark expedition from Fort Mandan to the Pacific and back, 1804-1806. Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) Supply ship 2002 Length - 689 feet The Sacagawea was named for Sakakawea (Sacagawea), the Hidatsa wife of Charbonneau, who translated for the Lewis and Clark expedition from Fort Mandan to the Pacific and back, 1804-1806. Sheridan AP 96 / APA-51 Attack transport 1942-1947 World War II Length - 459 feet Named for counties in Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Sioux AT/ATF 75 Ocean-going tug 1942-1972 World War II, Vietnam Length - 205 feet Named for the Dakota (Sioux) people who occupied the Dakotas, parts of Minnesota, and Nebraska. Sold to Turkey in 1973 and renamed Gazal. Stark County LST-1134 Tank-landing ship 1944-1972 World War II, Korea Length - 328 feet Named for counties in Illinois, North Dakota, and Ohio. Given to Thailand, renamed Pangan. Towner AKA 77 Attack cargo ship 1944-1946 World War II Length - 459 feet Named for a county in North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt SSBN-600 Nuclear-attack submarine 1959-1981 Cold War Length - 252 feet Named for Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. Between 1883 and 1887, Roosevelt had two ranches, the Maltese Cross and the Elkhorn, near Medora, North Dakota.. Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 Aircraft carrier 1980-present Persian Gulf Length - 1,092 feet Named for Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. Between 1883 and 1887, Roosevelt had two ranches, the Maltese Cross and the Elkhorn, near Medora, North Dakota. Dakotan Troop transport 1919 World War I Length - 429 feet U.S. Cruiser and Transport Force, No. 3382 Named for the Dakota (Sioux) people who occupied the Dakotas, parts of Minnesota and Nebraska. The Dakotan made five voyages in 1919, transporting supplies for troops to Europe and bringing returning servicemen home to the United States. SS Devils Lake Victory ship 1944-1946 World War II Length - 455 Speed - 15 knotsNamed the Devils Lake because of successful Red Cross and War Bond sales. SS Francis A. Wardwell Liberty ship 1944-1962 World War II Length - 441 feet U.S. Maritime Commission, Hull No. 2174 Named for Francis A. Wardwell, who taught in the first public school in Pembina, Dakota Territory in 1876. He had been a seamen in his youth, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. SS George A. Custer Liberty ship 1944-1963 World War II Length - 441 feet U.S. Maritime Commission, Hull No. 0646 Named for Lt. Col. George A. Custer, commander of the Seventh Cavalry, United States Army, stationed at Fort Abraham Lincoln from 1873 - 1876. On June 25, 1876 on the Little Bighorn River, Custer and his troops were defeated by Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors. SS Heber M. Creel Liberty ship 1944-1946 World War II Length - 441 feet U.S. Maritime Commission, Hull No. 2128 Named for Heber M. Creel, Seventh Cavalry, United States Army, stationed at Fort Totten, Dakota Territory from 1881 to1882. Creel wrote a Cheyenne dictionary and grammar, and was an influential businessman who platted Creel City, now known as Devils Lake, North Dakota. SS John Burke Liberty ship 1942-1944 World War II Length - 441 feet U.S. Maritime Commission, Hull No. 609 Named for John E. Burke, Governor of North Dakota and later Treasurer of the United States. Part of a convoy carrying supplies, on December 28, 1944, the John Burke was hit by a Japanese kamikaze plane off Mindoro, Philippine Islands. Carrying ammunition, the ship exploded, and all aboard were lost. (1) 1. "Ship Named for Governor of North Dakota to be Launched December 16th", Jamestown Sun, Tuesday, December 8, 1942, page 1. |
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