Next came the Saipan's "Home Away From Home" in the Far East, Sasebo Harbor on the island of Kyushu. "The Saipan joined Task Force 95, a United Nations Command charged with blocking and escorting ...
Today in U.S. 1955 - USS Saipan (CVL-48) begins disaster relief at Tampico, Mexico rescuing people and delivering supplies. Operations ends 10 October. 1962 - Launch of Sigma 7 (Mercury 8) piloted by ...
The Navy bid farewell to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2), April 20 in a decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. During its 29 year career, the ship’s primary mission was to ...