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'''USS Hoist (ARS-40) |
'''USS ''Hoist'' (ARS-40)''' was a [[Bolster class rescue and salvage ship|''Bolster''-class]] [[rescue and salvage ship]] acquired by the [[United States Navy]] during [[World War II]]. Her task was to come to the aid of stricken vessels. |
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Hoist was launched 31 March 1945 by [[Basalt Rock Company]] |
''Hoist'' was launched 31 March 1945 by the [[Basalt Rock Company]] [[Shipyard Acres, California|shipyard]] near [[Napa, California]]; sponsored by Mrs. William E. Howard; and commissioned 21 July 1945. |
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== End-of-World War II operations == |
== End-of-World War II operations == |
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== Pacific Ocean operations == |
== Pacific Ocean operations == |
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== North Atlantic operations == |
== North Atlantic operations == |
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⚫ | ''Hoist'' returned to [[San Pedro, California]], 1 June and sailed for [[Norfolk, Virginia]], 15 July. After overhaul she sailed to [[Bayonne, New Jersey]], and was used for training students at the Naval Training Salvage School until 23 February. From March 1947 to December 1948, ''Hoist'' continued salvage operations along the East and Gulf coasts. She sailed 8 December for [[Narsak]], [[Greenland]], where she operated for two weeks before returning to Bayonne. |
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⚫ | Hoist returned to [[San Pedro, California]], 1 June and sailed for [[Norfolk, Virginia]], 15 July. After overhaul she sailed to [[Bayonne, New Jersey]], and |
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⚫ | In mid-January 1949 she sailed for the [[Azores]] to repair an underwater pipeline, returning 16 March. ''Hoist'' sailed 23 March to tow targets for aircraft squadron exercises off [[Bermuda]], then sailed 9 May for the [[Virginia Capes]] for training operations. ''Hoist'' now based her operations out of [[Norfolk, Virginia]], and on 9 August steamed to assist the [[USS Simon Newcomb (AGSC-14)|USS ''Simon Newcomb'']] (AGSC-14), aground in [[Mother Burns Cove]], [[Labrador]]. Towing the vessel to [[Argentia, Newfoundland]], ''Hoist'' resumed her salvage and repair duties out of Norfolk, with annual deployments to the North Atlantic and periodic operations in the [[Caribbean]] and [[Florida]] waters. In addition to her salvage and repair services she acted as station ship, performed towing operations, and engaged in amphibious exercises. |
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⚫ | In mid-January 1949 she sailed for the [[Azores]] to repair an underwater pipeline, returning 16 March. Hoist sailed 23 March to tow targets for aircraft squadron exercises off [[Bermuda]] |
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== Searching for the Thresher == |
== Searching for the Thresher == |
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⚫ | From 29 May through 25 August 1964, ''Hoist'' operated with ''[[Bathyscaphe Trieste II|Trieste II]]'' at the site of the {{USS|Thresher|SSN-593|3}} tragedy. Next, performing one of her many rescues, ''Hoist'' along with {{USS|Seneca|ATF-92|3}} and {{USS|Windlass|ARS(D)-4|3}}, freed {{USNS|Blue Jacket|T-AF-51|3}}, which had grounded 2 March 1965. ''Blue Jacket'' was pulled free in two days, saving her perishable cargo of frozen stores valued at $2,000,000. From 11 October to 12 November, ''Hoist'' was busy with towing operations, when ordered to assist in the salvage of {{USS|Alamogordo|ARDM-2|3}}, a floating [[drydock]] attached to the [[UGM-27 Polaris|Polaris]] program. ''Hoist'' and {{USS|Recovery|ARS-43|3}} raised ''Alamogordo'' in three weeks. For the remainder of the year ''Hoist'' was active in local salvage duties. |
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⚫ | From 29 May through 25 August 1964, ''Hoist'' operated with ''[[Bathyscaphe Trieste II|Trieste II]]'' at the site of the {{USS|Thresher|SSN-593|3}} tragedy. Next, performing one of her many rescues, ''Hoist'' along with {{USS|Seneca|ATF-92|3}} and {{USS|Windlass|ARS(D)-4|3}}, freed {{USNS|Blue Jacket|T-AF-51|3}}, which had grounded 2 March 1965. ''Blue Jacket'' was pulled free in |
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== Recovering an H-bomb off the Spanish coast == |
== Recovering an H-bomb off the Spanish coast == |
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⚫ | On 16 February 1966 ''Hoist'' arrived at [[Palomares, Almería|Palomares]], [[Spain]], to take part in the recovery of an [[Thermonuclear weapon|H-bomb]]. The unarmed weapon was dropped when a [[B-52 Stratofortress]] and [[KC-135 Stratotanker|KC-135]] flying tanker [[1966 Palomares B-52 crash|collided]].<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1967/june/contact-261 |last=Melson |first=Lewis B. |title=Contact 261 |journal=[[Proceedings (magazine)|Proceedings]] |volume=93 |number=6 |page=33 |publisher=[[United States Naval Institute]] |date=June 1967 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> This recovery is a key event in the movie ''[[Men of Honor]]''. On 7 April after successful completion of the mission ''Hoist'' returned to Norfolk, where she arrived 4 May. ''Hoist'' performed salvage operations in the [[Virginia Capes]] area into 1967. |
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⚫ | On 16 February 1966 Hoist arrived at [[Palomares, Almería|Palomares]], [[Spain]], to take part in the recovery of an [[ |
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== Decommissioning == |
== Decommissioning == |
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[[Image:USS Hoist (ARS-40) awaiting scrapping at Chesapeake, Virginia (USA), in 2007.jpg|thumb|USS ''Hoist'' at Bay Bridge Enterprises, Chesapeake, Virginia]] |
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⚫ | ''Hoist'' was decommissioned and struck from the [[Naval Register]], 30 September 1994. Her title was transferred to the [[Maritime Administration]], 29 November 2001. She was laid up in the [[National Defense Reserve Fleet]], James River Group, [[Lee Hall, Virginia]]. The ship was sold for scrapping on 17 July 2007, for $61,000 to North American Ship Recycling, [[Sparrows Point, Maryland]]. |
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[[Image:USS Hoist Scrap-01.JPG|thumb|USS Hoist at Bay Bridge for Scrapping]] |
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⚫ | After North American Recycling closed its doors, the ''Hoist'' was left abandoned. The vessel was acquired by Bay Bridge Enterprises of Chesapeake, Virginia, with the company being paid $95,000 for the disposal. The vessel was towed to their Chesapeake yard, arriving on 1 December 2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2007/12/scrap-destination-changes-4-ships-%2526%2523039%3Bghost-fleet%2526%2523039%3B |title=Scrap destination changes for 4 ships from 'ghost fleet' |first=Scott |last=Harper |newspaper=[[The Virginian-Pilot]] |date=27 December 2007}}</ref> |
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⚫ | After North American Recycling closed its doors, the Hoist was left abandoned. The vessel was acquired by Bay Bridge Enterprises of Chesapeake Virginia with the company being paid $95,000 for the disposal. The vessel was towed to their Chesapeake yard, arriving on December |
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== Military awards and honors == |
== Military awards and honors == |
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* [[Secretary of the Navy]] [[Letter of Commendation]] (3) |
* [[Secretary of the Navy]] [[Letter of Commendation]] (3) |
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* [[Navy Unit Commendation]] (2) |
* [[Navy Unit Commendation]] (2) |
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* [[Navy Expeditionary Medal]] ([[Cuba]]) |
* [[Navy Expeditionary Medal]] ([[Cuba]]) |
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* [[American Campaign Medal]] |
* [[American Campaign Medal]] |
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* [[Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal]] |
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* [[World War II Victory Medal]] |
* [[World War II Victory Medal]] |
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* [[Navy Occupation Service Medal]] (with [[Asia]] clasp) |
* [[Navy Occupation Service Medal]] (with [[Asia]] clasp) |
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* [[National Defense Service Medal]] |
* [[National Defense Service Medal]] |
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* [[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal]] ([[Cuba]], 2-[[Lebanon]]) |
* [[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal]] ([[Cuba]], 2-[[Lebanon]]) |
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==Notes== |
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== References == |
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*{{DANFS|https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/h/hoist.html}} |
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* {{cite journal|author=Melson, Lewis B., CAPT USN |title=Contact 261 |publisher=United States Naval Institute Proceedings |date=June 1967}} |
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== External links == |
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{{commons category|USS Hoist (ARS-40)}} |
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* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/37/3740.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - ARS-40 Hoist] |
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*{{cite web |url=http://shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/emergencysmall/basalt.htm |title=Basalt Rock Company |website=Shipbuilding History}} |
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*{{HAER |survey=VA-134 |id=va2042 |title=Hoist, James River Reserve Fleet, Newport News, Newport News, VA |photos=20 |data=3 |cap=2}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 19 February 2024
History | |
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United States | |
Builder | Basalt Rock Company |
Laid down | 13 September 1944 |
Launched | 31 March 1945 |
Commissioned | 21 July 1945 |
Decommissioned | 30 September 1994 |
Stricken | 30 September 1994 |
Fate | Sold for scrapping, 17 July 2007 |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | 1,441 tons |
Displacement | 1,497 tons(lt), 2,048 tons(fl) |
Length | 213 ft 6 in (65.07 m) |
Beam | 39 ft (12 m) |
Draught | 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) |
Propulsion | diesel-electric, twin screws, 2,780hp |
Speed | 15 knots |
Complement | 120 |
Armament | two 40 mm guns |
USS Hoist (ARS-40) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship acquired by the United States Navy during World War II. Her task was to come to the aid of stricken vessels.
Hoist was launched 31 March 1945 by the Basalt Rock Company shipyard near Napa, California; sponsored by Mrs. William E. Howard; and commissioned 21 July 1945.
End-of-World War II operations[edit]
After shakedown Hoist sailed from San Francisco, California, 6 September 1945 to begin salvage operations in the Far East.
Pacific Ocean operations[edit]
Hoist arrived at Buckner Bay, Okinawa, on 11 October and commenced salvage and repair duties until 23 December. Two days later she arrived at Wakanoura Wan and operated there, and at Sasebo until 15 March 1946.
North Atlantic operations[edit]
Hoist returned to San Pedro, California, 1 June and sailed for Norfolk, Virginia, 15 July. After overhaul she sailed to Bayonne, New Jersey, and was used for training students at the Naval Training Salvage School until 23 February. From March 1947 to December 1948, Hoist continued salvage operations along the East and Gulf coasts. She sailed 8 December for Narsak, Greenland, where she operated for two weeks before returning to Bayonne.
In mid-January 1949 she sailed for the Azores to repair an underwater pipeline, returning 16 March. Hoist sailed 23 March to tow targets for aircraft squadron exercises off Bermuda, then sailed 9 May for the Virginia Capes for training operations. Hoist now based her operations out of Norfolk, Virginia, and on 9 August steamed to assist the USS Simon Newcomb (AGSC-14), aground in Mother Burns Cove, Labrador. Towing the vessel to Argentia, Newfoundland, Hoist resumed her salvage and repair duties out of Norfolk, with annual deployments to the North Atlantic and periodic operations in the Caribbean and Florida waters. In addition to her salvage and repair services she acted as station ship, performed towing operations, and engaged in amphibious exercises.
From early 1960 through 1964, Hoist continued similar services, but concentrated on local salvage duties out of Norfolk and operations in Florida and the Caribbean.
Searching for the Thresher[edit]
From 29 May through 25 August 1964, Hoist operated with Trieste II at the site of the Thresher (SSN-593) tragedy. Next, performing one of her many rescues, Hoist along with Seneca (ATF-92) and Windlass (ARS(D)-4), freed Blue Jacket (T-AF-51), which had grounded 2 March 1965. Blue Jacket was pulled free in two days, saving her perishable cargo of frozen stores valued at $2,000,000. From 11 October to 12 November, Hoist was busy with towing operations, when ordered to assist in the salvage of Alamogordo (ARDM-2), a floating drydock attached to the Polaris program. Hoist and Recovery (ARS-43) raised Alamogordo in three weeks. For the remainder of the year Hoist was active in local salvage duties.
Recovering an H-bomb off the Spanish coast[edit]
On 16 February 1966 Hoist arrived at Palomares, Spain, to take part in the recovery of an H-bomb. The unarmed weapon was dropped when a B-52 Stratofortress and KC-135 flying tanker collided.[1] This recovery is a key event in the movie Men of Honor. On 7 April after successful completion of the mission Hoist returned to Norfolk, where she arrived 4 May. Hoist performed salvage operations in the Virginia Capes area into 1967.
Decommissioning[edit]
Hoist was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Register, 30 September 1994. Her title was transferred to the Maritime Administration, 29 November 2001. She was laid up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River Group, Lee Hall, Virginia. The ship was sold for scrapping on 17 July 2007, for $61,000 to North American Ship Recycling, Sparrows Point, Maryland.
After North American Recycling closed its doors, the Hoist was left abandoned. The vessel was acquired by Bay Bridge Enterprises of Chesapeake, Virginia, with the company being paid $95,000 for the disposal. The vessel was towed to their Chesapeake yard, arriving on 1 December 2007.[2]
Military awards and honors[edit]
The Navy record does not currently list battle stars for Hoist. However, her crew was eligible for the following medals, ribbons, and commendations:
- Secretary of the Navy Letter of Commendation (3)
- Navy Unit Commendation (2)
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
- Battle "E" Ribbon (5)
- Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba)
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba, 2-Lebanon)
References[edit]
- ^ Melson, Lewis B. (June 1967). "Contact 261". Proceedings. 93 (6). United States Naval Institute: 33.
- ^ Harper, Scott (27 December 2007). "Scrap destination changes for 4 ships from 'ghost fleet'". The Virginian-Pilot.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
External links[edit]
- Photo gallery of USS Hoist at NavSource Naval History
- "Basalt Rock Company". Shipbuilding History.
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. VA-134, "Hoist, James River Reserve Fleet, Newport News, Newport News, VA", 20 photos, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages