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'''USS ''Thomas'' (DE-102)''' was a [[Cannon class destroyer escort|''Cannon'' class]] [[destroyer escort]] in the United States Navy during [[World War II]]. She was laid down by Dravo Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa., on 16 January 1943; launched on 31 July 1943; and commissioned on 21 November 1943.<ref name=hazegray>[http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de102.txt USS Thomas page at hazegray.org]</ref><ref name=ibiblio>[http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/DE/DE-102_Thomas.html USS Thomas page at ibiblio.net]</ref>
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'''USS ''Thomas'' (DE-102)''' was the second [[United States Navy]] ship to be named after [[Clarence Crase Thomas]].


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She was the second [[United States Navy]] ship to be named after [[Clarence Crase Thomas]].
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The second USS Thomas was a [[Cannon class destroyer escort|''Cannon'' class]] [[destroyer escort]] in the United States Navy during [[World War II]]. She was laid down by Dravo Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa., on 16 January 1943; launched on 31 July 1943; and commissioned on 21 November 1943.<ref name=hazegray>[http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de102.txt USS Thomas page at hazegray.org]</ref><ref name=ibiblio>[http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/DE/DE-102_Thomas.html USS Thomas page at ibiblio.net]</ref>


==History==
==History==
Thomas operated off the east coast during World War II, and was involved in the sinking of three [[Germany|German]] [[submarine]]s: U-709, U-233, and U-548. U-233 was rammed by the Thomas after being forced to the surface by [[depth charge]]s. Thomas rescued 29 survivors, including the Captain.<ref name=hazegray/>
Thomas operated off the east coast during World War II, and was involved in the sinking of three [[Germany|German]] [[submarine]]s: [[U-709]], [[German submarine U-233|U-233]], and [[German submarine U-879|U-879]]. U-233 was rammed by the Thomas after being forced to the surface by [[depth charge]]s. Thomas rescued 29 survivors, including the Captain.<ref name=hazegray/>


After being decommissioned at [[Green Cove Springs (FL)|Green Cove Springs]], [[Florida]] in March 1946,<ref name=USNHistorical>{{cite DANFS |url= http://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/t/thomas-de-102-ii.html |title= Thomas II}}</ref> Thomas was transferred to the [[Naval history of China|Chinese Navy]] on 29 October 1948 and renamed '''''Tai Ho'' (DE-23)'''.<ref name=Janes /><ref name=Miramar /> Her name was deleted from the US Naval List on 22 December 1948.<ref name=hazegray/>
After being decommissioned at [[Green Cove Springs (FL)|Green Cove Springs]], [[Florida]] in March 1946,<ref name=USNHistorical>{{cite DANFS |url= http://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/t/thomas-de-102-ii.html |title= Thomas II}}</ref> Thomas was transferred to the [[Republic of China Navy]] on 29 October 1948 and renamed '''''Tai Ho'' (DE-23)'''.<ref name=Janes /><ref name=Miramar /> Her name was deleted from the US Naval List on 22 December 1948.<ref name=hazegray/>


"Tai Ho" was involved in a standdown on 30 September 1949 with three American merchant ships of the Isbrandtsen Line off Shanghai. No explanation was given as to the cause but given the location of the incidient, it would be fair guess that the "Tai Ho" was trying to blockade supplies from getting into the city. One American skipper radioed that an "armed ship was mencing" his vessel. Eventually the ROC vessel pulled away without further action. (AP Wire (ajb208th centurytr) 1949)
"Tai Ho" was involved in a standdown on 30 September 1949 with three American merchant ships of the [[American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines|Isbrandtsen Line]] off Shanghai. This was part of the [[Guanbi policy|port closure]] actions by ROC government against communist controlled ports since June 1949. One American skipper radioed that an "armed ship was menacing" his vessel. Eventually the ROC vessel pulled away without further action.<ref>McConaughy to the Secretary of State, September 18, 1949, from FRUS, vol. IX (1949), [https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1949v09/pg_1134 p. 1134].</ref><ref>Strong to the Secretary of State, October 3, 1949, from FRUS, vol. IX (1949), [https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1949v09/pg_1135 pp. 1135], [https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1949v09/pg_1137 1137], [https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1949v09/pg_1142 1142].</ref>


''Tai Ho'' escaped to [[Republic of China|Taiwan]] in 1949 with [[Kuomintang|Nationalist]] forces. She was stricken from the Republic of China Naval List in 1972 and broken up for scrap.<ref name=uboat>[http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/1512.html USS Thomas page on uboat.net]</ref>
''Tai Ho'' escaped to [[Republic of China|Taiwan]] in 1949 with [[Kuomintang|Nationalist]] forces. She was stricken from the Republic of China Naval List in 1972 and broken up for scrap.<ref name=uboat>[http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/1512.html USS Thomas page on uboat.net]</ref>
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DE-102 received four battle stars for World War II service.<ref name=hazegray/>
DE-102 received four battle stars for World War II service.<ref name=hazegray/>


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==References==
==References==
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*{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u879.htm |title=U-879 |access-date=2023-03-01}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|USS Thomas (DE-102)}}
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*[http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/102.htm NavSource Online: USS Thomas (DE 102)]
*[http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/102.htm NavSource Online: USS Thomas (DE 102)]

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For other ships with the same name, see USS Thomas.

USS Thomas (DE-102)
History
United States
NameUSS Thomas (DE-102)
NamesakeClarence Crase Thomas
BuilderDravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Laid down16 January 1943
Launched31 July 1943
Commissioned21 November 1943
DecommissionedMarch 1946
Stricken22 December 1948
FateTransferred to China, 14 December 1948
History
Taiwan
NameROCS Tai Ho (DE-23)[1][2]
Acquired14 December 1948
Out of service1972
FateStricken and scrapped, 1972
General characteristics
Class and typeCannon-class destroyer escort
Displacement1,240 tons
Length306 ft (93 m)
Beam36 ft 8 in (11.2 m)
Draft8 ft 9 in (2.7 m)
Propulsion
Speed21 knots (39 km/h)
Range10,800 nmi. at 12 knots
Complement15 officers, 201 enlisted
Armament

USS Thomas (DE-102) was a Cannon class destroyer escort in the United States Navy during World War II. She was laid down by Dravo Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa., on 16 January 1943; launched on 31 July 1943; and commissioned on 21 November 1943.[3][4]

She was the second United States Navy ship to be named after Clarence Crase Thomas.

History[edit]

Thomas operated off the east coast during World War II, and was involved in the sinking of three German submarines: U-709, U-233, and U-879. U-233 was rammed by the Thomas after being forced to the surface by depth charges. Thomas rescued 29 survivors, including the Captain.[3]

After being decommissioned at Green Cove Springs, Florida in March 1946,[5] Thomas was transferred to the Republic of China Navy on 29 October 1948 and renamed Tai Ho (DE-23).[1][2] Her name was deleted from the US Naval List on 22 December 1948.[3]

"Tai Ho" was involved in a standdown on 30 September 1949 with three American merchant ships of the Isbrandtsen Line off Shanghai. This was part of the port closure actions by ROC government against communist controlled ports since June 1949. One American skipper radioed that an "armed ship was menacing" his vessel. Eventually the ROC vessel pulled away without further action.[6][7]

Tai Ho escaped to Taiwan in 1949 with Nationalist forces. She was stricken from the Republic of China Naval List in 1972 and broken up for scrap.[8]

Honors[edit]

DE-102 received four battle stars for World War II service.[3]

Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Combat Action Ribbon
American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/ 4 service stars World War II Victory Medal

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Blackman, Raymond V. B., ed. Jane's Fighting Ships 1972–1973. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1973. p. 311.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas (6116709)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d USS Thomas page at hazegray.org
  4. ^ USS Thomas page at ibiblio.net
  5. ^ "Thomas II". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command.
  6. ^ McConaughy to the Secretary of State, September 18, 1949, from FRUS, vol. IX (1949), p. 1134.
  7. ^ Strong to the Secretary of State, October 3, 1949, from FRUS, vol. IX (1949), pp. 1135, 1137, 1142.
  8. ^ USS Thomas page on uboat.net

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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