USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1961.07.22 to 1961.12.31

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Chronological highlights for this period include:

  • Return from Western Pacific Cruise – July 21st
  • Moored U.S. Naval Station, San Diego for upkeep – July 22nd to August 20th
  • Explorer Scouts Cruise of the coast of Southern California – August 21st
  • Dependents Cruise of the coast of Southern California – August 22nd
  • Amphibious training exercises – Coronado Roads and the Silver Strand – August 23rd – August 25th
  • Moored San Diego Bay – August 26th – August 27th
  • Underway off the coast of Southern California for convoy formation exercises and landing exercises – August 28th – August 29th
  • Moored U.S. Naval Station, San Diego – August 30th to September 4th
  • Underway to Tacoma, Washington – Heavy seas and damage to the Calvert – September 5th to September 10th
  • Moored, Tacoma, WA. – September 11th – September 12th
  • Underway to San Juan Island – September 13th
  • Anchored off the southern coast of San Juan Island – Operation Sea Wall – September 14th – September 17th
  • Reprieve to Seattle – September 17th to September 20th
  • Anchored off the southern coast of San Juan Island – Operation Sea Wall – September 21st – September 22nd
  • Tacoma, WA to return U.S. Army Troops – September 22nd
  • Underway to San Diego – September 23rd – September 25th
  • Moored, U.S. Naval Station, San Diego – September 26th – October 4th
  • Underway for Seattle, WA – October 5th to October 10th
  • Overhaul at Todd Shipyard, Harbor Island, Seattle – October 11th to December 11th
  • Sea Trials, Elliot Bay, WA – December 12th
  • Naval Supply Depot – December 13th
  • Naval Ammunition Depot, Bango, WA – December 14th
  • Underway for San Diego – Heavy weather conditions – December 15th to December 23rd
  • U.S. Naval Station, San Diego – December 24th – December 31st

Document version history and notes:

  • First published: April 2, 2025

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