USS THE SULLIVANS (destroyer)
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The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is home to the USS The Sullivans, a World War II destroyer.
Waymark Code: WMEPD
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2006
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The USS The Sullivans is a Fletcher Class Destroyer that was launched April 4, 1943 at Bethlehem Steel Corporation, San Francisco CA.
It was commissioned on September 30, 1943 and decommissioned in 1965.
USS The Sullivans, named for five brothers who lost their lives in the Battle of the Solomon Islands when their ship sunk, is an excellent example of the Fletcher class, the largest and most important class of U.S. destroyers in World War II. The Sullivans served with distinction in WWII, took part in intense combat in the Marshalls, Carolines, Mariannas, and Philippines, rescued many survivors from downed planes and damaged or sinking ships, and earned nine battle stars for her service. The Sullivans also served in the Korean War, the Cuban Blockade and assisted in the rescue efforts for the nuclear submarine USS Thresher.
Due to the restoration of the historic terminous of the Erie Canal, the entire area, including the Naval Park, is under construction. I believe the position of all the ships are temporary.
Street address:
One Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY United States
14202
County / Borough / Parish: Erie
Year listed: 1986
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Defense, Transportation: Naval Facility, Water-Related
Current function: Recreation And Culture: Museum
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 04/01/2006 To: 11/30/2006
Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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