Deck logs

USS FRANKLIN deck log 16 MAR 1945 0000 hours to 1600 hours. Log shows ship and Task Force en route to combat area. off the southern coast of Japan.

USS Franklin Deck Log 16 March 1945-Moving Toward Japan

March 16, 2024

This is the third in a series of posts based on USS Franklin's deck log from 14 March to 24...

USS FRANKLIN deck log 15 MAR 1945 1000 hours to 1800 hours. Log shows ship and Task Force en route to combat area. off the southern coast of Japan.

USS Franklin Deck Log 15 March-Enroute To The Empire Area

March 15, 2024

This is the second in a series of daily blog posts drawing from the deck logs of USS Franklin (CV-13),...

14 March 1945 deck log of USS FRANKLIN for the time of 1201 midnight to 1600 hours. Discusses leaving Ulitihi Atoll, other ships accompanying her, gunnery practice, and air operations.

14 MARCH 1945 USS FRANKLIN SAILS TOWARD DESTINY

March 14, 2024

This is the first in a series of posts covering the period 14 March 1945 to 24 March 1945. They...