As I continue to kick around ideas for my thesis, reality is setting in. This project is going to be like nothing else I’ve done before. Essentially, I’m going to be writing a book. My dilemma now is subject matter. I’m leaning towards exploring some aspects of the US Navy in the Third Battle of the Atlantic during World War III (13 April, 1987-20 May, 1987) This morning, through my own sources, I complied what I think is an accurate list of US warship loses in the North Atlantic/ Norwegian Sea AOR from the outbreak of hostilities to the cease fire. Later this week I plan on corroborating this list with the USNI. In the meantime I respectfully ask all of you to gloss it over and provide any updates. I’d also like to hear from veterans of the conflict too. Especially any sailors or officers who were aboard any of these ships when they were attacked. Particularly the USS. Forrestal, as it was the only American aircraft carrier sunk in WW III. If anybody feels compelled to share, please let me know.
My Thanks
Aircraft Carriers
USS. Forrestal CV-59 Norwegian Sea 12 May, 1987
Cruisers
USS. Horne CG-30 Norwegian Sea 12 May, 1987
USS. Dale CG-19 North Atlantic 22 April 1987
Destroyers
USS. Conyngham DDG-17 North Atlantic 14 April, 1987
USS. Tattnall DDG-19 Norwegian Sea 8 May, 1987
USS. Mahan DDG-42 North Atlantic 22 April, 1987
USS. Conolly DD-979 North Atlantic 22 April 1987
USS. Fife DD-991 North Atlantic 18 April, 1987
USS. Comte de Grasse DD-974 North Sea 1 May 1987
USS. Scott DDG-995 North Atlantic 15 May, 1987
Frigates
USS.Ramsey FFG-2 North Atlantic 19 April, 1987
USS. Curts FFG-38 North Atlantic 22 April, 1987
USS. Antrim FFG-20 Norwegian Sea 10 May, 1987
USS. Samuel Eliot Morison FFG-13 North Atlantic 23 April, 1987
USS. Thatch FFG-43 North Atlantic 30 April, 1987
USS. Glover FF-1098 North Atlantic 16 April, 1987
USS. Bagley FF-1069 North Atlantic 30 April, 1987
USS. Moinester FF-1097 North Atlantic 19 April, 1987
USS. Alwyn FF-1081 North Atlantic 4 May, 1987
Amphibious Assault Ships
USS New Orleans LPH-11 Norwegian Sea 8 May, 1987
USS. Trenton LPD-14 Norwegian Sea 10 May, 1987
USS. Barnstable County LST-1197 North Atlantic 26 April, 1987
SSNs
USS. Philadelphia SSN-690 Barents Sea 2 May, 1987
USS. Groton SSN-694 Barents Sea 22 April, 1987
USS. Jacksonville SSN-699 White Sea* Date Unknown
USS. Gato SSN-615 Norwegian Sea 11 May, 1987
USS. L. Medel Rivers SSN-686 Barents Sea 30 April, 1987
USS. Lapon SSN-661 Barents Sea 4 May, 1987