Description: USS POMFRET, SS 391, 1943 LAUNCHING TAG, WWII SUBMARINE These original colorful launching tags were official launching party token that were issued to naval personnel and civilian employees authorized to attend sub launches from the shipways. They were only issued for launches of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) submarines from either Portsmouth, NH or Kittery, Maine.THE LAUNCH TAG MEASURES 1 3/4" ACROSS. IT IS MADE OF CARD STOCK WITH A METALIC FOIL COVERING.It is in excellent condition, (please see photos).Balao Class Submarine: Laid down, 14 July 1943, at Portsmouth Navy Yard, on Seavey Island in Kittery, Maine. Launched, 27 October 1943; Commissioned USS Pomfret (SS-391), 19 February 1944; The 39th President of the United States, James "Jimmy" E. Carter qualified and served in Pomfret between 29 December 1948 and 1 February 1951. Decommissioned in April 1952 for GUPPY IIA upgrade at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA. Re-Commissioned on 5 December 1952 and operated locally from her home port of San Diego, CA and periodic Western Pacific deployments with the U. S. Seventh Fleet.In April, 1971 Pomfret embarked the prospective Turkish Navy crew at San Diego for training and on 1 July 1971, she was transferred to the Republic of Turkey and renamed TCG Orucreis (S-337). After transiting the Panama Canal, she underwent an overhaul at the Philadelphia Navy Yard until January 1972. (Note: Orucreis was the name of an Ottoman Empire Admiral that, with his brother Hizar Reis, took control of Algeria from Spain in 1506).Before departure for Turkey, Orucreis (S-337) participated in joint ASW exercises around Key West, FL. She arrived at Izmir, Turkey and was Commissioned into the Turkish Submarine Forces on 3 May 1972. Pursuant to the Foreign Military Sales Act of 1968, the ex-Pomfret was sold to the Republic of Turkey on 1 August 1973; concurrently struck from the U. S. Naval Vessel Registry and the title transferred. TCG Orucreis (S-337) was Decommissioned on 15 September 1986. Final Deposition and fate unknown. Pomfret received five battle stars for World War II service.Please see photos, email any questions and thanks for looking.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
End Time: 2025-01-20T03:10:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.05 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
