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[[Image:MunsAntioquia Caucasia.png|thumb|right|250px|Location of the municipality of '''Caucasia''' in [[Antioquia Department]].]] |
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Caucasia is near the Cauca River, and even the 1st street is now gone because of the river, is also known for fishing and the are the "Antioqueños-Costeños". |
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|Ship commissioned=USS ''Arcturus'' (AK-12), <br /> 1 February 1922 |
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'''USS ''Gold Star'' (AK-12)''' was a [[cargo ship]] acquired by the [[U.S. Navy]] for service in [[World War II]]. She was responsible for delivering necessary goods and equipment to ships and stations in the war zone. |
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In sports they have the "[[Bajo Cauca F.C.]]" that is playing in the Colombian Second Division. |
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== Renamed Gold Star == |
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'''Caucasia''' is a town and [[municipality]] in the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|department]] of [[Antioquia Department|Antioquia]]. |
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{{otherships|USS Arcturus}} |
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''Gold Star'' (AK-12) was built in 1920 by [[Bethlehem Shipbuilding]] Corp., [[Wilmington, Delaware]]: taken over by the Navy as ''Arcturus'' from the [[United States Shipping Board|USSB]] 8 November [1921]; commissioned as ''Arcturus'' (AK-12) 1 February 1922 at [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], Lt. Comdr. J. Katterfield, [[USNRF]], in command and 5 days later renamed ''Gold Star'' (AK-12) on 6 February. The ship was reclassified AG-12, 12 May 1922. |
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== Post-World War I operations == |
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Renamed ''Gold Star'' sailed from Philadelphia 18 March 1922, arriving [[Seattle, Washington]], 1 July via the [[Panama Canal Zone]] and [[California]] ports. During the next 2 years she served as a cargo ship on the [[U.S. West Coast]], making three voyages with supplies for [[Alaska]]n [[radio]] stations. The ship steamed out of [[San Francisco, California]], 9 October 1924 to assume her duties as station ship at [[Guam]], arriving 3 November. |
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== An Asia specialist == |
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[[Category:Municipalities of Antioquia]] |
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[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in the Antioquia Department]] |
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During the 1920s and 1930's ''Gold Star'' became a familiar sight in the far-flung ports of [[Asia]]. Though assigned as [[flagship]] at Guam she made frequent voyages to [[Empire of Japan|Japan]], [[China]], and the [[Philippines]] with cargo and passengers. Prior to [[World War II]], much of her crew was made up of [[Chamorros]], natives of [[Guam]].<ref>Lademan (January 1973) p.68</ref> |
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== In the Philippines when World War II started == |
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When the Japanese attacked [[Pearl Harbor]], 7 December 1941, ''Gold Star'' was coaling at [[Malangas]], [[Philippine Islands]].<ref>Lademan (January 1973) pp.71-72</ref> She sailed for [[Manila]] 8 December, but was ordered by Commander, [[Asiatic Fleet]], to proceed to [[Balikpapan]], [[Borneo]].<ref>Lademan (January 1973) p.73-74</ref> She arrived 14 December as the Japanese advanced quickly southward; and after issuing urgently-needed provisions to units of the Asiatic Fleet there, steamed by way of [[Macassar]], [[Celebes]], to [[Darwin, Australia]].<ref>Lademan (January 1973) p.76</ref> Following her arrival at Darwin 28 December, ''Gold Star'' served as a coastal cargo carrier, steaming between such Australian ports as [[Brisbane]], [[Sydney, Australia|Sydney]], and [[Fremantle]]. She thus contributed importantly to strengthening [[Australia]] and to checking the Japanese advance in [[New Guinea]]. After 15 August 1943 the veteran ship continued her coastal operations in Australia, but also began a series of cargo voyages to New Guinea and the [[Admiralty Islands]]. ''Gold Star'' brought many loads of vital supplies to [[Milne Bay]] as the Allies began the push toward the [[Philippines]]. |
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== Supporting American invasion forces == |
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[[ie:Caucasia]] |
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The ship arrived [[Manus Island]] 6 January 1945 for repairs and conversion to squadron flagship for [[Service Squadron]] 9. Operating in this capacity the old ship supported the mounting American advance toward Japan, sailing to [[Leyte]] and [[Morotai]]. While conducting cargo operations at Morotai 28 June ''Gold Star'' was attacked by enemy aircraft but sustained no damage. She arrived [[Manila]] 26 July via [[Tawitawi]] and remained there issuing supplies until the surrender of Japan 15 August 1945. |
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== End-of-war activity == |
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After supporting occupation forces in Japan, ''Gold Star'' sailed to [[Seattle, Washington]], in February 1946 and decommissioned there 17 April 1946. She had served over 21 years in the Western [[Pacific Ocean]] without once returning to the [[United States]], and had carried countless tons of supplies, items large and small, for the warships of the fleet. The old ship was delivered to the [[Maritime Commission]] 30 June 1946, and was sold for scrap 1 December 1947 to Dulien Steel Products, Inc. |
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== Military awards and honors == |
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''Gold Star'' received one [[battle star]] for World War II service. Her crew members were entitled to the following medals: |
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* Combat Action Ribbon (28JUN45) |
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* American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet Clasp) |
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* Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1) |
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* World War II Victory Medal |
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* Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia Clasp) |
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== Notes == |
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== References == |
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{{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g6/gold_star.htm}} |
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* {{cite journal|author=Lademan, J.U., Jr., CAPT USN |title=USS Gold Star - Flagship of the Guam Navy |publisher=United States Naval Institute Proceedings |date=December 1973}} |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of United States Navy ships]] |
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* [[World War II]] |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/49/49012.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - AK-12 Arcturus - AK-12 Gold Star - AG-12 Gold Star] |
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[[Category:United States Navy cargo ships]] |
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[[Category:World War II auxiliary ships of the United States]] |
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[[Category:Ships built in Delaware]] |
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Revision as of 23:27, 12 October 2008
| History | |
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| Builder | Bethlehem Shipbuilding, Wilmington, Delaware[1] |
| Laid down | 1920 |
| Launched | date unknown |
| Acquired | 8 November 1921 |
| Commissioned | list error: <br /> list (help) USS Arcturus (AK-12), 1 February 1922 |
| Decommissioned | 17 April 1946 |
| Stricken | 30 June 1946 |
| Fate | sold for scrapping, 1 December 1947 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 4,860 tons |
| Length | 391 ft 9 in (119.41 m) |
| Beam | 52 ft 2 in (15.90 m) |
| Draught | 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m)Error: has synonymous parameter (help) |
| Draft | 24 feet[2]Error: has synonymous parameter (help) |
| Installed power | 2000 HP[5] |
| Propulsion | 3 coal fired boilers, reciprocating engine, single shaft[3] |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h) |
| Complement | 52 |
| Armament | originally 2x4-inch(10-cm), 1941 2x.50 caliber (12.7-mm) machine guns, 1942 1x12 pdr. high-angle, 1943 2x5-inch (127-mm) and 4x3-inch (76-mm)[4] |
USS Gold Star (AK-12) was a cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering necessary goods and equipment to ships and stations in the war zone.
Renamed Gold Star
Gold Star (AK-12) was built in 1920 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., Wilmington, Delaware: taken over by the Navy as Arcturus from the USSB 8 November [1921]; commissioned as Arcturus (AK-12) 1 February 1922 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lt. Comdr. J. Katterfield, USNRF, in command and 5 days later renamed Gold Star (AK-12) on 6 February. The ship was reclassified AG-12, 12 May 1922.
Post-World War I operations
Renamed Gold Star sailed from Philadelphia 18 March 1922, arriving Seattle, Washington, 1 July via the Panama Canal Zone and California ports. During the next 2 years she served as a cargo ship on the U.S. West Coast, making three voyages with supplies for Alaskan radio stations. The ship steamed out of San Francisco, California, 9 October 1924 to assume her duties as station ship at Guam, arriving 3 November.
An Asia specialist
During the 1920s and 1930's Gold Star became a familiar sight in the far-flung ports of Asia. Though assigned as flagship at Guam she made frequent voyages to Japan, China, and the Philippines with cargo and passengers. Prior to World War II, much of her crew was made up of Chamorros, natives of Guam.[6]
In the Philippines when World War II started
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, Gold Star was coaling at Malangas, Philippine Islands.[7] She sailed for Manila 8 December, but was ordered by Commander, Asiatic Fleet, to proceed to Balikpapan, Borneo.[8] She arrived 14 December as the Japanese advanced quickly southward; and after issuing urgently-needed provisions to units of the Asiatic Fleet there, steamed by way of Macassar, Celebes, to Darwin, Australia.[9] Following her arrival at Darwin 28 December, Gold Star served as a coastal cargo carrier, steaming between such Australian ports as Brisbane, Sydney, and Fremantle. She thus contributed importantly to strengthening Australia and to checking the Japanese advance in New Guinea. After 15 August 1943 the veteran ship continued her coastal operations in Australia, but also began a series of cargo voyages to New Guinea and the Admiralty Islands. Gold Star brought many loads of vital supplies to Milne Bay as the Allies began the push toward the Philippines.
Supporting American invasion forces
The ship arrived Manus Island 6 January 1945 for repairs and conversion to squadron flagship for Service Squadron 9. Operating in this capacity the old ship supported the mounting American advance toward Japan, sailing to Leyte and Morotai. While conducting cargo operations at Morotai 28 June Gold Star was attacked by enemy aircraft but sustained no damage. She arrived Manila 26 July via Tawitawi and remained there issuing supplies until the surrender of Japan 15 August 1945.
End-of-war activity
After supporting occupation forces in Japan, Gold Star sailed to Seattle, Washington, in February 1946 and decommissioned there 17 April 1946. She had served over 21 years in the Western Pacific Ocean without once returning to the United States, and had carried countless tons of supplies, items large and small, for the warships of the fleet. The old ship was delivered to the Maritime Commission 30 June 1946, and was sold for scrap 1 December 1947 to Dulien Steel Products, Inc.
Military awards and honors
Gold Star received one battle star for World War II service. Her crew members were entitled to the following medals:
- Combat Action Ribbon (28JUN45)
- American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet Clasp)
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (1)
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia Clasp)
Notes
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- Lademan, J.U., Jr., CAPT USN (December 1973). "USS Gold Star - Flagship of the Guam Navy". United States Naval Institute Proceedings.
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