USS ALASKA
Major
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2016
15 Oct 1862
Texas. A Union boat crew from USS Rachel Seaman under the command of Master's Mate Edwin Janvrin, and a boat crew led by of Second Assistant Engineer Timothy W O'Connor from USS Kensington, burned a Confederate railroad bridge at Taylor's Bayou, preventing the transportation of heavy artillery by the Confederates to Sabine Pass. They also burned the schooners Stonewall and Lone Star and some barracks buildings.
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Water color painting by Erik Heyl. 1951 of SS Kensington for his book "Early American Steamers", vol. I and vol. V. US Naval History and Heritage Command Photo #NH 63702. Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
Ships and trains - they just go together...
U.S.S. Barb: The Sub that Sunk a Train
The darkness was shattered by a brilliant light and the roar of the explosion. The boilers of the locomotive blew, shattered pieces of the engine blowing 200 feet into the air. Behind it the cars began to accordion into each other, bursting into flame and adding to the magnificent fireworks display. Five minutes later the saboteurs we lifted to the deck by their exuberant comrades as the Barb turned to slip back to safer waters. Moving at only two knots, it would be a while before the Barb was into waters deep enough to allow it to submerge. It was a moment to savor, the culmination of teamwork, ingenuity, and daring by the Commander and all his crew. "Lucky" Fluckey's voice came over the intercom. "All hands below deck not absolutely needed to maneuver the ship have permission to come topside." He didn't have to repeat the invitation. Hatches sprang open as the proud sailors of the Barb gathered on her decks to proudly watch the distant fireworks display. The Barb had "sunk" a Japanese train! The story of the saboteurs of the USS Barb is one of those unique, little-known stories of World War II. It becomes increasingly important when one realizes that the 8 sailors who blew up the train at near Kashiho, Japan conducted the only ground combat operation on the Japanese "homeland" of World War II.
Full article here - https://homeofheroes.com/heroes-stories/world-war-ii/eugene-fluckey/
Cheers,
USS ALASKA
Texas. A Union boat crew from USS Rachel Seaman under the command of Master's Mate Edwin Janvrin, and a boat crew led by of Second Assistant Engineer Timothy W O'Connor from USS Kensington, burned a Confederate railroad bridge at Taylor's Bayou, preventing the transportation of heavy artillery by the Confederates to Sabine Pass. They also burned the schooners Stonewall and Lone Star and some barracks buildings.
1862 October 15th
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Water color painting by Erik Heyl. 1951 of SS Kensington for his book "Early American Steamers", vol. I and vol. V. US Naval History and Heritage Command Photo #NH 63702. Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
Ships and trains - they just go together...
U.S.S. Barb: The Sub that Sunk a Train
The darkness was shattered by a brilliant light and the roar of the explosion. The boilers of the locomotive blew, shattered pieces of the engine blowing 200 feet into the air. Behind it the cars began to accordion into each other, bursting into flame and adding to the magnificent fireworks display. Five minutes later the saboteurs we lifted to the deck by their exuberant comrades as the Barb turned to slip back to safer waters. Moving at only two knots, it would be a while before the Barb was into waters deep enough to allow it to submerge. It was a moment to savor, the culmination of teamwork, ingenuity, and daring by the Commander and all his crew. "Lucky" Fluckey's voice came over the intercom. "All hands below deck not absolutely needed to maneuver the ship have permission to come topside." He didn't have to repeat the invitation. Hatches sprang open as the proud sailors of the Barb gathered on her decks to proudly watch the distant fireworks display. The Barb had "sunk" a Japanese train! The story of the saboteurs of the USS Barb is one of those unique, little-known stories of World War II. It becomes increasingly important when one realizes that the 8 sailors who blew up the train at near Kashiho, Japan conducted the only ground combat operation on the Japanese "homeland" of World War II.
Full article here - https://homeofheroes.com/heroes-stories/world-war-ii/eugene-fluckey/
Cheers,
USS ALASKA
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