[cva66snipe]

I didn't know of any specific time limits as to how long we could run all out flank. But I remember times we ran it well over 24 hours and ran just slightly below it all the way from Rota to Norfolk. We also ran through the Straits of Messina one night several times at Flank practicing anti-sub maneuvers. I would estimate the speed that night at about 60 mph. I didn't get to go into Central or down to Fwd IC room for a look see at the readings LOL. But I was looking at land and lights that night.

No one had too tell us we were running flank you could feel and hear it especially on the second deck. Usually underway unless you were down in number one pump room in the bow you would not feel the rise and fall. You'd only notice port to starboard listings. At Flank you'd feel the ship going up and down.

My last trip back from the MED we were flat out hauling. It's been 33 years but IIRC there were concerns about us getting across and ahead of a major storm {hurricane} well too our south. I remember because even though we were a long ways from it we were in some very rough seas. We were also tossing everything not bolted down over the side. Two reasons for that. One was the storm the other was we were scheduled to head into a year long overhaul and they wanted as much stuff off the ship as possible for that.

The new America does have a much lower speed. But the speed gets the job done. If you want to drive from NYC to LA fast you want a fast car. If you want to haul freight or equipment from NYC to LA it takes a truck. Slower speeds but it will get there. The old LST troop and amphib equipment haulers {Tank Landers} did much less than that somewhere like 14 knots and they served us through Nam.

[houeto]

Thank for the report cva66snipe. Confirms what my buddy told me years ago.

[Jeff Head]

God bless you bro! for your service to this Republic and for the way you live your life. Always do love your sea stories.

[xrmusn]

The old LST troop and amphib equipment haulers {Tank Landers} did much less than that somewhere like 14 knots and they served us through Nam.
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That 14 knots in the 1156 class T’s was downhill, with following sea in a typhoon....that is if you could keep all ‘4 feet’ on the ground at the same time....

Jeff Head - I believe the UNS is supposed a quip in reference to United Nations Ship ????

Just a guess.... and yes, I am familiar with the USNS meaning etc...stack stripes and all....<: <: