50 Yrs Ago Today, Mullinnix Anchors at Golfo di Palmas, Sardinia
Excerpt from “The Last Gun Ship - History of USS Mullinnix DD-944” - A Historical Novel By Frank A. Wood
She anchored at Golfo di Palmas, Sardinia on the morning of 12 February and returning to sea the following day. While import, DESRON 32 was relieved by DESRON 22. She conducted maneuvers with USS Benham DD-796 and USS Hale DD-642 on the 15th. At 0837, Mullinnix commenced building up speed for a one hour full power trial. She peaked at 34 knots at 0920. The rooster-tail that is generated by a ship of this size steaming at 34 knots is one of Navy’s most thrilling sights.
To be continued...
Cheers,
Woody
She anchored at Golfo di Palmas, Sardinia on the morning of 12 February and returning to sea the following day. While import, DESRON 32 was relieved by DESRON 22. She conducted maneuvers with USS Benham DD-796 and USS Hale DD-642 on the 15th. At 0837, Mullinnix commenced building up speed for a one hour full power trial. She peaked at 34 knots at 0920. The rooster-tail that is generated by a ship of this size steaming at 34 knots is one of Navy’s most thrilling sights.
To be continued...
Cheers,
Woody
posted by Frank A. Wood at 07:26
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