Frederick (LST 1184) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR FREDERICK K SMALLWOOD, CO Commander Frederick K. Smallwood, USN, graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and received his commission via the NROTC program in 19e 4. His assignments have included Destroyer Escorts CALCATERRA (DER-390) and THOMAS J. GARY (DER-326), where he served as MPA and Chief Engineer respectively, Officer in Charge of PCF-78, a Swift Boat operating from DaNang and ChuLai, Republic of Vietnam, Executive Officer of the Ocean Minesweeper GUIDE (MSO-447), Amphibious Assault Ship INCHON (LPH-12), serving as Communications Officer, Commanding Officer of the Rescue Salvage Ship RECOV- ERY (ARS-43), Operational Test Director at Headquarters, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, and Executive Officer of the Combat Stores Ship WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4). CDR Smallwood reported to USS FREDERICK from WHITE PLAINS. Commander Smallwood is married to the former Kathleen Maltby of Huntington Beach, California, and they make their home in Santee. Their children, Bill, Mike, and Becky are firmly convinced their Dad ' s ship has been specifically named after him by the Navy.

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ABOUT FREDDIE FREDERICK is the sixth of the new class of fast Tank Landing Ships and represents a complete departure from the previous concept of Amphibious Tank Landing Ships. The traditional bow doors, which have characterized LST construction since the first vessels of this type were built during World War II, have been replaced by a 40-ton bow ramp supported by two distinctive derrick arms. The conventional flat bottom hull has been redesigned to include a destroyer type bow enabling FREDERICK to attain speeds in excess of 20 knots. This feature enables her to operate with modern high-speed Amphibi- ous Forces The ship ' s mission is to load and transport cargo, vehicles of all types and troops to a combat area. It can launch amphibious vehicles via the stern gate, land vehicles on a beach or causeway over the bow ramp, operate helicopters from the helicopter deck, handle cargo with two ten-ton booms into boats or onto a pier and carry over 350 combat troops and their equipment. The insignia of USS FREDERICK is composed of distinguishable symbols of the sea, the am- phibious fleet, and the sponsoring city and country. The Danforth anchor, since the ori- gin of the LST ship, has been the symbol of this type, because of its use as a stern anchor during beaching operations. We have included the anchor in our insignia to signify the LST mission. The parted waves give a nautical theme and attempt to illustrate the bow wake caused by the new shape of this hull, and to stress the increased speed of our SUPER LST . The eagle encircled by a partial circle of stars is the seal of Frederick. Diagonally oppo- site the eagle are the famed Clustered spires of the city. The remainder of the crest is a portion of the coat of arms of the Third Baron of Balitimore. This design is part of the Mary- land State Seal and is incorporated into the Maryland State Flag.

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