Introducing John’s Corner
John Hannabach, former President and long standing Secretary of the USS Saint Paul Association is a fount of knowledge on our storied ship and shipmate community. An experienced writer, with many tales to tell, John will draw upon archived articles from The Roving Saint, the Association’s quarterly, as well as new commentary to inform both members and non members alike on the history of one of the finest warships that ever set sail. A monthly column with the possibility of more frequent submissions….we are fortunate to have this voice!
North Korea Shelling
December, 1950 The USS SAINT PAUL experienced many fine and excellent experiences over the course of her elegant career. But perhaps no more fitting...
Korea
One of the most memorable incidences involving the USS SAINT PAUL during the Korean War did not involve firing a single shot, and no blood was shed....
As one of the “Senior” members of the Saint Paul Association
As one of the “Senior” members of the Saint Paul Association, I have been asked to write a monthly column for inclusion in our USS SAINT PAUL...
The Roving Saint
One of the finest Navy association quarterlies in the country, The Roving Saint is a continuum of the original ship’s paper and has informed and entertained members for more than three decades. Watch here for regular offerings of archived material reprinted to inform and entertain members and non members alike. Membership (see below) brings the glossy, hard copy publication to your door, …4 times a year!
It’s Been 65 Years: A Time to Remember
The Deck Log and a Bare Bones Narrative on that Fateful Day Following is the deck log from 4 p.m. (1600 hours) to midnight on the day of the...
Witnessing General MacArthur and the Armistice in Tokyo Bay in 1945
While I may not have realized the enormity of the vent at the time, as a young seaman aboard the eavy cruiser USS SAINT PAUL which was moored close...
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