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The skipper of the USS Hobson apparently became confused in the dark and made a few turns that ended with the Hobson cutting in front of Wasp. The Wasp cut the Hobson in two.
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www.cv18.com/hist/hobson.html
www.cv18.com/hist/hobson.html
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These are representations of photographs and accompanying captions from unknown newspapers at the time of the collision of the USS Wasp with the USS Hobson.
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www.cv18.com/hist/hobson4.html
www.cv18.com/hist/hobson4.html
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USS Hobson (DD-464) off Charleston, South Carolina, on 4 March 1942. She is painted in camouflage Measure 12 (Modified). This photograph has been censored to remove radar antennas atop her foremast and Mark 37 gun director.
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www.navsource.org/archives/05/464.htm
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On Sat, 23 Aug 1997 BLapshan@aol.com wrote: Looking for imformation on the USS Rodman DMS 21 and USS Hobson DMS 20. I am looking for this imformation for a friend of mine, Thomas H. Clary. He served with the USS Rodman.
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www.koreanwar.org/html/units/navy/uss_hobson.htm
www.koreanwar.org/html/units/navy/uss_hobson.htm
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USS Hobson DMS 26. A Survivors Story ... On Sat, 23 Aug 1997 BLapshan@aol.com wrote: Looking for imformation on the USS Rodman DMS 21 and USS Hobson DMS 20. I am looking for this imformation for a friend of mine, Thomas H. Clary. He served with the USS Rodman.
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www.koreanwar.org/html/units/navy/uss_hobson.htm?set=70...
www.koreanwar.org/html/units/navy/uss_hobson.htm?set=700&set1=legacy
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; THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY; WASHINGTON ... United States Ships Bogue, Haverfield, Swenning, Willis, Hobson (until March 25), Janssen (until April 7) and VC-95 from February 26 to April 19, 1944. ... More about Hobson …...
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www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/puc464.htm...
www.destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/puc464.html
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This page features our only views of USS Hobson, and a selected photograph of her christening. ... USS Hobson, a 1630-ton Gleaves class destroyer, was built at the Charleston Navy Yard, South Carolina. Commissioned in January 1942, she escorted the carrier Ranger across the Atlantic in mid-year and participated with her in...
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www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-h/dd464.htm
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HISTORY OF USS HOBSON (DMS 26) ex-(DD 464); Built by the U. S. Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina, USS HOBSON's keel was laid on 14 November 1940. The destroyer was launched as DD-464 on 8 September; 1941, sponsored by Mrs. Richmond P. Hobson, of New York, New York, widow of Rear;
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www.uic.edu/~hhstokes/hobson/hobsondd.pdf
www.uic.edu/~hhstokes/hobson/hobsondd.pdf
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The USS Hobson was built in the Charleston ship yard in South Carolina and was launched for the first time on September 8, 1941. The Hobson fought in various battles during World War II, including the invasion of Normandy.
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www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/sinkingoftheUSSHobson.asp
www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/sinkingoftheUSSHobson.asp
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