Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:48 pm
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RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:51 pm
Some one is going to get in trouble for that hella of a list on that carrier. Might Fletcher be a bit upset?
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:10 pm
USS Hornet at the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands being towed by the USS Northampton, October 26, 1942
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:13 pm
I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:29 pm
the Hornet before she was abandoned!
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:30 pm
ORIGINAL: RevRick
I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.
It does look like the Hornet has moved for some time, perhaps the picture was taken after the towline broke?
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:42 am
ORIGINAL: RevRick
I'd like to see some more data... Looks like Northampton has just finished her approach to and awaiting Hornet to shackle up the tow line to bow, possible the anchor windlass before taking her under tow. The line on the bow of Hornet is still vertical, and doesn't show any strain on it yet, so I don't think she is technically under tow, but prepping for it. Besides that, the cruiser is to my eye way to close for there to be any towing going on, and there is a cluster of people right aft on the fantail who would probably not be there underway.
Wow..I thought your were making all that up, but now that I look closely I can see the line hanging from the bow.
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:13 am
I wouldn't want to be anywhere near a tow line when it broke!
I believe the Hornet had the shortest commission of a USN carrier. She was barely 1 yr in commission when she was lost.
Bill
I believe the Hornet had the shortest commission of a USN carrier. She was barely 1 yr in commission when she was lost.
Bill
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:45 am
Good book out about her...
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:53 am
Think that the tow has parted, and the Northampton has come about. Hornet still appears to have a-little way on, and is very heavy in the water ( must have a-lot of water shipped).
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:45 am
To think that in about 12 hours she will be under direct fire from the IJN.
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:46 pm
ORIGINAL: DivePac88
Think that the tow has parted, and the Northampton has come about. Hornet still appears to have a-little way on, and is very heavy in the water ( must have a-lot of water shipped).
Don't think she is that heavy in the water... Just listing..
Now, THIS ship is heavy in the water...
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:11 pm
RevR is that an Italian ship?
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:01 pm
That's CripDiv 1. Houston in the foreground, and I think Canberra in the background.
RE: Name This AE...186
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:06 pm
USS Hornet. it is[:)]
Santa Cruz, it is[:)]
USS Northampton, it is[:)]
Santa Cruz, it is[:)]
USS Northampton, it is[:)]