Pine Island (AV 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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' EV ' 37 1559 - t -av.-.--ez' -ff 'A-:ef:r'f'1 H524 f. 'gAv.:,,.c: 1:-,rg-y' -2-'E'-,Q-'gary .. gal., -.flag 24 : A' - - 4:,f-.'1:- :- ,,.,,A,g,Ag,4:,'ag--.,,1:f5A'.-.gag., g1,.,:,,.A,.,g' as fifffmy-It-.:':-:.:f:a:f:1-2 ,:.1.sa '- - . - 'The USS PINE ISLAND QAV-12? was built' at the Los Angeles Drydockand Shipbuilding Corporation, San Pedro, Calif., by the Todd Shipbuilding Company. Upon completions of its acceptance trials, it fwas commissioned on 26 April 1945. Atathatftime, little was it realized that it was to become famous for its numerous outstanding operations. 'It was first engaged in the cold aspects oflwar when it assisted with the invasion- of Okinawa. Its aircraft .Aperformed minor miracles in connection with later strikes against the JapaneseEmpire. At the end of the war the 'PINE ISLAND was sent to Sasebo, Japan, as a part of the Ocicupationpfiorces, at which time it served as the Fleet Post Office and coordination point for all ferry flights in the Far East. A Late in 1945, the PINE ISLAND was dispatched to Yokohama, where it served approximately two months' before being further dispatched to Shanghai, China, where it organized seadrome operations inthe Whangpoo River. - After Shanghai, it proceeded to Tsingtao, China, and upon completion of its assignment there was sent back to Sasebo'.'Upon arriving there, preparations were begun' to head homeward and the cruiseeompleting the Around theiworld venture was begun on 3 May 19465 From SasebAo,'fthe.t trip lay tothe liberty ports of Hong Kong, Singapore, Colombo, A Ceylong Aden, Arabia, Alexandria, Egypt, Naples, Italyg Algiers, through the Straits of Gibraltar to Praia 'Iferceira in the Azores, and thence to Norfolk, Va. - I 1 On 2'December'1946, after an extensive yard overhaul and the installation of a helicopter deck on the bow, the PINE ISLAND left for the South Polar .regions on 'Operation High Jump , the -U. S. Naval Antarctic Expedition of 1947-49, which was commanded by Rear Admiral Byrd. Enroute southone stop was made at Panama for recreational purposes before proceeding on the long trip to the polar regions. On the return trip liberty was granted 'at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Having received notification of a change of home port from Norfolk, Va., the PINE ISLANDiproceeded westward .through the Panama Canal to its new home at San Diego, Calif. There, upon completion of yard period, she held a semi-shakedown cruise and wasonce again underway on 11 August 1947 for Far Eastern waters. The route to the land of the Golden Dragon led via Pearl Harbor, Kwajalein, Guam, Okinawa, where she spent, the summer and then on to Tsingtao, China, for the winter. V I 2

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NAVY .553-,I PREFACE The AV class seaplane tender is a ,large ship. lts normal duties include acting as an advance base and supply point for the Navy's huge flyingboats.', The tender packs as heavy a punch as an aircraft carrier. Seaplane tending is rigorous, exacting Work, but never routine or dull. Its duties are much the same, Whether in peace or War. i Aprimary mission of the United States Navy is anti-submarine Warfare. Seaplanes are designed primarily for this type of assignment, but in order to carry out their mission, they require the support and services of a Seaplane tender. Like the carrier, the tender supports aircraft away from established bases. y . It is a recognized fact that the USS Pine Island has fulfilled many such assignments and on numerous occasions has been commended for a job well done. - Archie M. Broome, YNT2, USNR. 1

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After numerous trips between China, Japan and Okinawa, in early April the ship was relieved and returned to the States where it remained until' once again setting sail in September. Serving at Tsingtao from October until mid-April, she again was relieved and returned.to San Diego. The ship's stay was brief however, it' being deployed shortly after arrival to thetNorth Pacific area where it served until August. It was to receive once more a major overhaul but due to a change in schedule- this was delayed until it was finally put in mothballs ' in May of 1950. , Little was it realized that it was only to be left to rest for a very short period, but due to conditions in the FariEast it was .recommissioned on 7 October-1950. The commissioning took place at Alameda, Calif. The presence of such dignitaries as the Honorable Karl R. Bendetsen, assistant Secretary of the Army, and Rear Admiral F. I. Entwistle, added to the ceremonies. Due to the hurried deployment of the ship there was much work still tolbe accomplished by its new crew, which was composed largely of newly-recalled Reserves, the majority of whom were World War II veterans. It was no surprise that the Reserves joined with the ship's Regulars to perform their work outstandinglyl, Once again the Reserves had proven that the backbone of a mighty' Navy is its strong reserve fleet. I After completion of minor repairs, loading of stores and ammunition, a shake-down cruise, and Underway Training Exercises, the ship was once again on her way. It was deployed from San Diego, Calif., on 11 December 1950. After a non-stop voyage to Yokosuka, Japan, the ship dropped anchor at Iwakuni, Japan, its new base of operations., The staff of Commander, Fleet Air Wing Six was received on' hoard and during the next three months the ship and its planes were actively engaged in operations against North Korean and Chinese Communist Forces. On one occasion a trip to Kure, Japan, was made for refueling purposes and all hands were afforded,a day of liberty. On 25 March the PINE ISLAND headed north to again visit Yokosuka. After three days of liberty in that port, it once' again set sail, this time to Okinawa and from there to Sangley Point, Cavite, P. I. A I Upon completion of five days liberty in this port, Commander, Fleet Air Wing One and staff reported aboard and the ship returned to Okinawa. Dropping' anchor in Buckner Bay on 9 April 1951, the ship once again began seadrome operations. While at Okinawa it was to suffer the roughest of seas when typhoon Iris was encountered. On 13 May the order tot make preparations for getting underway was once again given and once again the PINE ISLAND was plowing through the peaceful Pacific. - Arriving in the Pescadores Islands on 15 May, it was soon discovered that it was. practically a no liberty port and that all hands would have to be content to settle down and sweat it out . However, due to the fore-sight of the Captain and several of his very able assistants, a beer tent was set up on the beach and a nearby portion of the beach turned into an athletic field, the latter proving to be of inestimable -value in the daily lives of the Pine Islandersf' . At this writing, six months from the time of departure from the States, the crew is anticipating a trip to, Hong Kong. China, where a .maximum of liberty should be afforded all' hands. After the much needed liberty and recreation is completed the ship contemplates returning to the Pescadores for what we hope will be a very short period before we make the most enjoyable voyage of all, the return trip to the Eden of the Worldf' the United States of America. Archie M. Broome,'YNT2, USNR. . 3