Commissioned in january 1944, she served in several campaigns in the pacific war, earning four battle stars. The following text is taken from the uss franklins website. The franklin was refit to the mk iv enterpriseclass specifications on stardate 23406 and eventually scrapped on stardate 25511. The name bestowed on americas thirteenth aircraft carrier in world war ii was christened for the legacy of the four previous u. The bombing, torching, and ultimate salvation of the aircraft carrier uss franklin cv and her crew is one of the great survival sagas of world war ii and was an inspiration to millions of americans not as well known are the roots, life and times of father joseph t. This would explain all of the issues with the ship, and make it fit rather neatly into the existing timeline. Franklin was returned to service inactive fleet on 14 june 1946.
A gripping account from beginning to end, nothing is sugarcoated by the brave men interviewed for the depiction of this story of devastation, fear, betrayal. Elden duane rogers died on march 19, 1945, one of the eight hundred who pe. Packed full of outstanding original film and stills along with first hand interviews with survivors, the franklin receives a just portrayal that livesup to the title of honor restored. Uss franklin on april 28, 1945 after sustaining heavy damage.
From pearl harbor franklin would sortie to join task group 58. It is pertinent, however, to point out that the resulting damage would not in itself have caused the loss of the ship since. The warship was named in honor of the founding father benjamin franklin and for the previous. A photo caption in mondays daily break had an incorrect reference to the franklin, an aircraft carrier bombed by the japanese in 1945. Honor restored the 2011 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Directed by award winning director robert child silent wings, and narrated by actordirector dale dye platoon, saving private ryan, band of brothers, the pacific, uss franklin. It is a grouping of photos and documents related to amm2c ralph w. Uss franklin cvcvacvs, avt8, nicknamed big ben, was one of 24 essex class aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy, and the fifth us navy ship to bear the name. With firefighters working fore and aft and franklin making 24 knots, an aft gas line ruptured, igniting bombs, rockets, and a 40mm readyservice magazine. I have managed to resurrect some of the guest books from the previous fdr websites. You will hear and see the battle as seen through the eyes of the men who were there, as they share their most intimate and emotional memories of the disaster and reveal the anguish from. There is some uncertainty in the date, but must be between 2144 and 2151.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Coupled with these striking images are interviews of franklin survivors. The uss franklin is launched as the first warp 4 starship built by humans. Uss franklin was the fifth essex class aircraft carrier and also the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name. The franklin out of universe, named after the directors father, frank lin is the first warp 4 ship. Honor restored is available to watch free on tubi tv, imdb tv and stream, download. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 19 march 2011. Oct 29, 2010 become a fan on facebook uss franklin film150358838341598 emotions run deep, still today, in the surviving men of the uss fran. Sailors in the seven seabee rates can now download the naval. It is a starfleet vessel that was brought out of retirement.
Emotions run deep, still today, in the surviving men of the uss franklin. You will hear and see the battle as seen through the eyes of the men. According to the date of this video, this is most likely uss franklin cv returning to the pacific via pearl harbor from repairs at bremerton. The process for members to transfer into uss has changed and, from 1 october 2016, members have been able to transfer benefits into the uss investment builder. Uss franklin nx 326 is a fictional starship featured in the film star trek beyond 2016. Even now, more than six decades after the end of hostilities in world war ii, the very name franklin spawns a wave of emotion. Ocallahan, one of the heroes aboard big ben an essexclass carrier with 3,500 men and 100 aircraft when. Uss idaho bb42, a new mexicoclass battleship, was the fourth ship of the united states navy to be named for the 43rd state. In the movie, we see old clips of the ships log, including one where shuttles or drop ships arrive. Uss franklin lived a short but eventful life, joining the pacific fleet in mid1944.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you downloaded the map before you will need to use the updated resource pack contained in this download as there have been some major changes hi guys the. She provided a good home to her officers, her men, her marines, and her aircraft. I have told this story numbers of times but im sure there are members from the 194445 crew who do not know about it. Bombing of the uss franklin aircraft carrier youtube. The captain of the carrier uss franklin is a case study. Uss franklin and the parallel universe canon spoilers for. The uss franklin was an nxclass starship and was launched sometime between 2145 and 2151. Uss franklin cv at pearl harbor, 021945 internet archive. On october 30th, 1944 she was serving as flagship for task group 38. Coupled with these striking images are interviews of franklin. The documentary focuses primarily on the horrific damage and losses she sustained off the coast of japan in march 1945, the heroic efforts to prevent the ship being lost and her subsequent career. The franklin is a 22ndcentury united earth starship and is a. The saga of the franklin 1945, and the 2011 documentary, uss franklin.
It would have been a lot simpler to just have the franklin be a warp five vessel, maybe even nxclass, which came after nx01 enterprise. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 19 march 2011 new york city, new york also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Rooseveltcva42 retired recently after a long, distinguished career as a u. Ocallahan is partly a biography of ocallahan, partly a characterdriven narrative of an aircraft carrier battling to stay afloat, and incidentally a look at the early 20th century immigrant culture that produced father joe. Aesthetics aside, it does at least share the same general design and looks purposefully retro.
But the flattop was to endure her worst trial in march 1945, while operating with task force 58 off the japanese seacoast. The ship was commanded by captain balthazar edison and vanished during a mission in the gagarin radiation belt, an incident later taught to future starfleet officers at starfleet academy. Uss franklin cvcvacvs, avt8, nicknamed big ben, was one of 24 essexclass. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss franklin cv cruise book during world war ii. This vessel was succeeded in name by the defiantclass uss franklin by the year 2378. From her entry into the navy at the new york navy yard in 1945 to the end of her career, she served honorably and well. Badly damaged by a japanese air strike on march 19, 1945, the franklin returned to the united states in april 1945 and remained at brooklyn, ny. The uss franklin doesnt have to be a federation starship. Correction published in the virginianpilot, tuesday, april 2, 1996, on page a2.
Us navy uss franklin arrives at new york for repairs. Honor restored brings to life the compelling saga of uss franklin. The captain of the carrier uss franklin is a case study in. The uss franklin is assigned to captain edison for a mission of exploration. This is a film that gives honor to the people who died aboard the uss franklin. Franklin was the first fleet carrier to absorb a direct strike from a japanese kamikaze, in the aftermath of the battle of leyte gulf in october 1944. According to the previous owner and dear friend who recently passed i am the proud owner of a leblond regal 12 inch tool room lathe that may have been aboard the uss ben franklin cv when she was struck in the portsmouth virginia salvage yard. If you downloaded the map before you will need to use the updated resource pack contained in this download as there have been some major changes hi guys the latest version of my creative world is now available. Teams embarked on the amphibious assault ship uss america lha 6, the aircraft. Become a fan on facebook emotions run deep, still today, in the surviving men of the uss fran. There are some that are lost forever but this is the best there is at the moment.
Honor restored constitutes the most extensive and vivid visual account of uss. The registry of the uss franklin is higher nx326 than enterprise nx01 so did i miss something about this backstory that makes it make sense. Sep 04, 2007 the uss franklin was bombed in march 1945 near okinawa, japan with a considerable loss of life actually the attack happened within 50 miles of the japanese home islands near honshu, japan. So i figured if beyond took place in the prime universe the franklin. The fifth uss franklin cv also cva, cvs, and avt8, nicknamed big ben, was an essexclass aircraft carrier of the united states navy. Update added the 1 1 uss enterprise as well as the revamped uss franklin to the map. Franklin had gone to general quarters a dozen times in six hours, so gehres relaxed the ships posture to allow the crew to get a hot meal. I dont think that this changes really anything as far as canon is concerned. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss franklin cv. With ray bailey, robert baines, robert blanchard, al bullock. The majority of posts ive been seeing say the franklin is a ship thats older than nx01, simply because its the first warp 4 ship. Has that been established somewhere in canon in a trailer, for instance. May 17, 20 wwii vets gather to honor uss franklin 00. Sep 20, 2007 the following text is taken from the uss franklins website.
How does the uss franklin fit in the prekelvin timeline. Japanese warplanes harried task force 58 relentlessly in the hours leading up to the march 19 attack. Star trek constitution class cruiser, uss franklin ncc1743. In the trailer you can see something that looks like an nxclass ship, and that may be the franklin. She was armed with a battery of twelve 14inch 356 mm guns in four threegun turrets, and.
This second explosion literally lifted franklin and spun her to starboard, as a 400. The ship was under command of captain balthazar edison and wen missing in 2164 on a mission in the gagarin radiation belt. Franklin, who had maneuvered closer to the japanese mainland than had any other u. She was badly damaged by a japanese air attack in march 1945, with the loss of over 800. Navy ships to honor founding father benjamin franklin. World war 2 photos us navy uss franklin arrives at new york for repairs. He was one of the survivors of the attack on the uss franklin.
The men in the american pacific fleet knew her as big ben. Uss franklin cv was one of 17 essexclass carriers to serve the united states during world war two. In star trek beyond, we find out that the uss franklin is. Its been officially confirmed that the franklin predates archers enterprise, see this article and if you think this is just our speculation, worry not. This reightlers ramblings will concern my official visit to the uss franklincv at pearl harbor. Become a fan on facebook uss franklin film150358838341598 emotions run deep, still today, in the surviving men of the uss fran.
Uss franklin arrives at new york for repairs, april 1945 you need to register to add commments. Over the years i have accumulated various tools and equipment for my own use. The fourth franklin, a screw frigate, was laid down at the portsmouth navy yard in 1854, and built in part of materials salvaged from the shipoftheline. Prime universe uss franklin wip discussion in fan art started by soran77, aug 14, 2016. The uss franklin was bombed in march 1945 near okinawa, japan with a considerable loss of life actually the attack happened within 50 miles of.
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