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USS Halligan
USS ''Halligan'' (DD-584) was a of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral John Halligan, Jr. (1876–1934). ''Halligan'' was laid down 9 November 1942 by Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts; launched 19 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. John Halligan, widow of Admiral Halligan, and commissioned 19 August 1943. World War II After shakedown off Bermuda ''Halligan'' in mid-November joined carrying President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his party en route to the historic Teheran Conference. She served as part of the escort screen to Casablanca, then for the next few weeks conducted anti-submarine operations off North Africa. She rejoined ''Iowa'' 11 December and steamed to the United States, arriving Charleston, South Carolina, 17 December. 1944 Assigned to duty in the Pacific, ''Halligan'' departed Charleston 21 December, reached San Diego, California, 4 January 1944, and arrived Pearl Harbor 11 January. As part of Task Force 52 (TF 52), she sailed 22 Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Halligan (DD-584) Underway In March 1945
USS ''Halligan'' (DD-584) was a of the United States Navy, named for Rear Admiral John Halligan, Jr. (1876–1934). ''Halligan'' was laid down 9 November 1942 by Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts; launched 19 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. John Halligan, widow of Admiral Halligan, and commissioned 19 August 1943. World War II After shakedown off Bermuda ''Halligan'' in mid-November joined carrying President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his party en route to the historic Teheran Conference. She served as part of the escort screen to Casablanca, then for the next few weeks conducted anti-submarine operations off North Africa. She rejoined ''Iowa'' 11 December and steamed to the United States, arriving Charleston, South Carolina, 17 December. 1944 Assigned to duty in the Pacific, ''Halligan'' departed Charleston 21 December, reached San Diego, California, 4 January 1944, and arrived Pearl Harbor 11 January. As part of Task Force 52 (TF 52), she sailed 22 Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |