The holland was launched january 19, 1963 at pascagoula, mississippi and was decommissioned on september 30, 1996. This patch is a surplus original from a ball cap manufacturer. If you have images or information to add to this page, then either contact the curator or edit this page yourself and add it. Three ships of the us navy have been named holland uss holland ss1, uss holland as3 and uss holland as 32. Free uss holland rocker with purchase of a ships patch. This is a mint and unworn circa late 1960s united states navy uss holland as 32, a submarine tender. This is a circa early 1980s united states navy submarine tender uss holland as 32 engineering department pocket patch for the 3rd maedc super troops. The uss holland as 32 keel was laid on 5 mar 1962 at ingalls shipbuilding company in pascagoula, mississippi. Jul 16, 2018 i was on the uss holland in 19741975 when in the dry dock in bremerton wash.
Cups uss holland 12 oz stainless steel insulated cup. When asked what i am most proud of i stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, i served in the united states navy. Uss holland as32 polaris pro pace yellow border patch. United states navy chief 1893 patch united states navy. T he uss holland as 32 association welcomes you to our website honoring the third ship of the united state navy to bear the name of the father of the modern submarine. As 32 uss holland submarine tender military patch worlds greatest she was the first ship built specifically for servicing fleet ballistic missile submarines blue and brown background with a black silhouette of a ship with a white silhouette of a submarine in front of it, featuring the words, worlds greatest tender. Uss holland as32 in background flying us flag that was flown over the us capital on the anniversary of the hollands decommissioning. Stennis and delivered to the charleston naval shipyard, charleston, south carolina. Want text under your patch no problem enter it here. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Approx 5 x 4 this is a top quality embroidered patch brand new, well detailed, and a great collectors piece. They have been on board uss holland salvaging parts and equipment for hornet as recently as march 2009 to further that project. As32 uss holland patch polaris pro pace usnavypatch.
Free uss holland rocker with purchase of a ships patch while supplies last. Uss holland as32 poseidon pro pace military patch size. The boat was originally laid down as holland vi at the crescent shipyard of elizabeth, new jersey for john holland s holland torpedo boat company, and launched on 17 may 1897. Vtg bronze naval plaque on wood shield uss holland as32. The back is my own protected design of tender with two subs. The vessel proved the first step towards a modernization of the newlook american navy. The form below can be completed online using adobe acrobat reader. Uss holland as 3 was a submarine tender that served in the united states navy before and during world war ii. Tenders uss holland as 32 holland, home appliances, memories, navy, dutch. Michael has been kind enough to take and share with us over 90 pictures of holland both outside and more importantly inside as pictures inside the ship arent very common.
United states navy as32 uss holland submarine tender military patch association e version. Mar 23, 2018 born as the holland vi uss holland ss 1, this early compact attack submarine was essentially the formal birth of the united states navys submarine program heading into the 20th century. Org page 1 membership thank you for your interest in the uss holland as 32 association. Uss holland as32 association polo shirts and tshirts. Sub tender stationed at holy loch, scotland in the late 1970s and early 80s. Uss holland as 32 was a hunley class submarine tender launched by the ingalls shipbuilding company in pascagoula, mississippi on 19 january 1963. Uss holland as 32 hat adjustable size, navy blue golf style. Uss holland as32 association public group facebook. Production date is unknown, but estimated to be in the 70s or 80s. Uss holland as32 association patch auxiliary ship patches. Just one free, not one each time you pay future dues. Please complete, print and mail the form and your check to the below address. Shop top fashion brands military at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy submarine tender as 32 uss holland embroidered hat.
The first ever built specifically to service fleet ballistic missile submarines ssbns, she was sponsored by mrs. Approx 5 x 4 this is a top quality embroidered patch brand new, well detailed, and a. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss holland as 32. Uss holland s win of the trophy in 1978 was the first and so far the only time an auxiliary ship has won the coveted battenberg cup. Early 80s uss holland as32 eng dept pocket patch by ace. Three ships of the us navy have been named holland uss holland ss1, uss holland as 3 and uss holland as 32. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. The table below contains the names of sailors who served.
The boat was originally laid down as the holland vi, and launched by the crescent shipyard of elizabeth, new jersey, on 17 may 1897. Throughout uss holland as 32 33year history, many awards have been bestowed on her. Holland, who built the first submarine commissioned by the navy in 1900. Holland vi was modified after her christening, and was renamed uss holland ss 1 when she was commissioned by the us navy on 12 october 1900, at newport, rhode island, with lieutenant harry h. Uss holland ss 1 was the united states navys first modern commissioned submarine, although not the first military submarine of the united states, which was the 1775 submersible turtle.
Hatnpatch is the veteran owned and operated family business 2 generati. Holland was launched by the puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, washington on 12 april 1926, sponsored by miss elizabeth saunders chase, daughter of admiral j. She was my last ship i served on before retirement and have many fond memories of the shipmates i served with. Uss holland as 32 association the official homeport for crewmembers of the world greatest tender in the u. Navy seaplanesubmarine tender ship patches av,as navy ship patches flying tigers surplus page 3. Uss holland as32 submarine tender military patch poseidon. Uss holland was the second hunley class submarine tender and the third ship in the navy named after john holland. Signmission uss holland as 32 street sign us navy ship veteran. Uss holland as 32 cap dark navy direct embroidered submarine tender ship caps as flying tigers surplus.
Uss holland as 32 poseidon pro pace military patch size. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. The uss holland as32 was launched by ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, ms, 19 january. Navy blue cap high detail and impact uss holland as 32 hat. Uss holland as 32 hat navy blue veteran owned business. Holland was the first commissioned submarine in the us navy and is the first of the unbroken line of submarines in the navy. Uss holland submarine tender military patch worlds greatest she was. Again, if you have information about the holland or any of our former shipmates regarding the use of asbestos use the contact information below. Uss holland as 32 association 15th annual reunion knoxville, tennessee. Uss holland as 32 association patch new membership only. Decommissioned on september 30, 1996, and stricken from the navy list on may 12, 2000, the holland is currently berthed at the suisun bay reserve fleet, benicia, calif. My son was born in 74 at the old hosptal i never went too sea on holland was due for rotation too shore duty. Designed as the first submarine tender to support fleet ballistic missile submarines, holland was commissioned on 7 sep 1963, just one year. Went onboard while in shipyards, did gitmo shakedown cruise and world cruise where we were on.
Production date is unknown, but estimated to be in the 70s. Uss holland as32 cap dark navy direct embroidered submarine tender ship caps as flying tigers surplus. Uss holland as32 submarine tender ship patch for sale online. Commissioned uss holland as32, 30 september 1963, capt. Uss holland as 32 ship patch navy seaplanesubmarine tender ship patches av,as flying tigers surplus. Uss holland ss 1 was the united states navy s first commissioned submarine, named for her irishamerican inventor, john philip holland. In the next newsletter there will be some additional information about asbestos. John fitzgerald kennedy these coins are designed and. Uss holland as 32 ship patch navy seaplanesubmarine tender ship patches av, as flying tigers surplus. I met the uss holland as 32 ship at diego garcia in 1983. See more ideas about holland, island and california.
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Patches from my time onboard except the uic patch i got years later as they were not used when i was onboard. Holland as32 was the second hunley class submarine tender and the third holland named in honor of john p. Designed as the first submarine tender to support fleet ballistic missile submarines, holland was commissioned on 7 sep 1963, just one year, four months and four days after being laid down. Picture july 10, 2009 uss holland as 32 in background flying us flag that was flown over the us capital on the anniversary of the holland s. The big red one kong company 4th infantry division fort riley king kong ss patches shapes navy. Orders ship the same or next business day monfri after payment is received. As32 aversion uss holland u s navy submarine tender military patch polaris pro pace. The delivery date is not guaranteed until you have checked out using an instant payment method. Mint late 1960s uss holland as32 pocket patch for polaris.