Latest Destroyer escort Podcast Episodes
Episode 34: USS GANDY
DE Classified - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS GANDY (DE-764) and her crew displayed courage in the face of fear and acted diligently just as the ship’s namesake, Andrew Jackson Gandy, Jr. had aboard USS SAN FRANCISCO. The ship was a significant part of the overall effort that would help the Allies win the Battle of the Atlantic and play...
Episode 33: USS MENGES
DE Classified - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe story of USS MENGES (DE-320) demonstrates how meaningful these trim but deadly warships were. MENGES managed to save a multitude of sailors and fight against U-boats and Luftwaffe planes. Unfortunately she suffered at the hands of U-371, but thanks to her crew and inventive shipyard workers,...
Episode 32: USS BEGOR
DE Classified - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS BEGOR (APD-127) was built as a Destroyer Escort (DE-711) and quickly transferred into the High Speed Transport while under construction. APDs are a vital part of Destroyer Escort history as they kept the ship relevant and flexible to perform many tasks that were needed during WWII and beyond...
Episode 31: USS BRONSTEIN
DE Classified - January 19, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS BRONSTEIN (DE-189) was a cannon class destroyer escort. She was laid down on 26 August 1943 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., in Port Newark, New Jersey. She was launched and christened 14 November 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Dinah Bronstein-Kurz, mother of Dr. Bronstein. The vessel w...
Episode 30: USS BROUGH
DE Classified - December 07, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS Brough’s career was not desultory by any means. In 25 months of active duty in World War II, 373 days were spent on patrol, with her guns manned and full watches always on high alert. She was brought back for further service to take part in several Deep Freeze operations and provide assistan...
Episode 29: The Capture of U-505
DE Classified - October 06, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn June 1944 five Destroyer Escorts had a giant success in capturing German U-Boat 505. The capture was a huge development in the war, as the United States now had access to an Enigma Machine, acoustic torpedo, and submarine to study. DEs USS PILLSBURY (DE-133), USS POPE (DE-134), USS FLAHERTY (...
Episode 28: USS MOSLEY
DE Classified - June 30, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS MOSLEY DE-321 is an example of courage, determination, and tactical excellence that is evident in the fact that she earned two battle stars for her World War II service. She was one of the first DEs in a hunter killer group manned by Coast Guardsmen. She played a considerable part in the cru...
Episode 27: USS TOMICH
DE Classified - May 26, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS Tomich (DE-242) like her namesake served with great distinction. She guarded convoys across the Atlantic, fended off Axis air attacks and searched for U-boats along the East Coast. While this destroyer escort has a fascinating service history, there is more to the namesake’s story and his me...
Episode 26: USS JANSSEN
DE Classified - April 28, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS JANSSEN (DE-396) encountered three different submarines during WWII, rescued sailors from one of them, including a spy! Hear the whole story on this episode of DE Classified. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and are able ...
Episode 25: USS GEORGE A. JOHNSON
DE Classified - March 17, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS GEORGE A. JOHNSON was a WWII Destroyer Escort that survived kamikaze attacks, a training ship in the 12th Naval District throughout most of the 1950’s, the object of a short-lived property dispute that made national news, as well as an engineering first for the crew that scrapped her on a be...
Episode 24: USS VANCE
DE Classified - February 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAs one of the few DEs to serve through World War II into the Vietnam War, USS VANCE (DE-387) has a story like no other. She braced the Atlantic to defend convoys against U-boats, spent months in chilly Antarctic waters as part of Operation Deep Freeze, and endured 99 days of command under one th...
Episode 23: USS SANFRANCISCO
DE Classified - January 27, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsFrank Slater, our namesake, served aboard heavy cruiser USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38). He lost his life when a plane, already ignited, bore into the 20 mm battery he was manning. Frank and the rest of the gun crew were still firing when the plane smashed directly into their positions. The fuselage w...
Episode 22: USS CECIL J. DOYLE
DE Classified - December 30, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS CECIL J DOYLE (DE-368) is a ship that was instrumental in rescuing the sailors from the worst naval disaster in US History, the USS INDIANAPOLIS. Not only did DOYLE's crew rescue 93 survivors, she also remained in the area to give final rites and sea burials to 21 sailors. The bravery exhibi...
Episode 21: USS AMICK
DE Classified - November 18, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS AMICK was involved in the sinking of the last U-Boat (U-853) during WWII off the coast of Rhode Island. Unfortunately for the crew that is a little known fact. The ship would go on to serve in the Japanese and Philippine navies before being scrapped in 1989. Join Viktor as he guides us thr...
Episode 20: USS SLATER Volunteers
DE Classified - October 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsFor 25 years, USS SLATER (DE-766) has called Albany, NY home. At 78 years old, the SLATER, by all accounts, should not be around. She should be razorblades or home to ocean-life as an artificial reef. Designed and built cheaply during World War II, SLATER and her sister ship destroyer escorts we...
Episode 19: USS HOLDER
DE Classified - September 16, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS HOLDER had a very eventful maiden voyage and finished her career with a different hull number painted on her bow. Hear the whole story with Andrew on this episode of DE Classified. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and are a...
Episode 18: USS KIRK
DE Classified - August 19, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDuring the "epic moment" of the evacuation of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War, USS KIRK found herself in charge of refugees fleeing the country. Through this podcast, a documentary, a book, we can preserve her history, the stories of the many sailors who served aboard her and the thousands ...
Episode 17: USS STAFFORD
DE Classified - July 22, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS STAFFORD earned two battle stars during WWII. She served on anti-submarine duty in the Pacific, splashed planes, and took a Kamikaze hit. Listen to the story of the heroes at work. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and ar...
Episode 16: USS ENGLAND
DE Classified - June 24, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS ENGLAND DE-635 is a record setting ship. Never before or since has a single ship sunk six submarines in 12 days. ENGLAND earned 10 battle stars for action in the Pacific until she was attacked by three kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa and hit by one of them on 9 May 1945. Hear the full story wi...
Episode 15: Atherton
DE Classified - May 20, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAs another one of the last Destroyer Escorts in existence in the world, USS ATHERTON (BRP RAJAH HUMABON) has a fascinating story of sinking subs, including one of the last U-Boats sunk during WWII. The ship was still active in the Philippine Navy up until 2018 so she had over 75 years of service...
Episode 14: SENEGALAIS
DE Classified - April 22, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIt was a warm, sunny day in 2015 when WWII Vet Carl Dize, stepped aboard USS SLATER and brought to our attention a severe misidentification of ships. What the world thought was the MENGES was not the MENGES at all and Mr. Dize gave us the evidence to back it up. Learn all about how we righted th...
Episode 13: USS ULVERT M. MOORE
DE Classified - March 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis month, we are aboard USS ULVERT M. MOORE, a DE that served in the Pacific Theatre of WWII and made six tours through the 1950's and the Korean War. She sunk subs, splashed planes, had a famous skipper, and may or may not have had an ice cream maker aboard. You'll have to listen to find out!...
Episode 12: USS MASON
DE Classified - February 11, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn honor of Black History Month, we are exploring the history of the USS MASON. USS MASON DE-529 was the first ship predominantly manned by African Americans during WWII. Join Xavi as he walks us through the decks of the MASON as her sailors were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for a coun...
Episode 11: USS STEWART
DE Classified - January 14, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis month Liam leads us on an exploration of USS STEWART, the only other Destroyer Escort in America. Her rich history starts in the Revolutionary War (with her namesake) and continues through present day. STEWART is open as a museum ship at the Galveston Naval Museum in Galveston, Texas. Fo...
Episode 10: USS BASSETT
DE Classified - December 17, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsUSS BASSETT DE-672 / APD-73 made her mark on history when her crew saved 150 sailors from the worst sea disaster in US Naval history. Her crew has been denied medals and recognition because of a "deal" made with the Navy. Many of the BASSETT crewmembers are fine without the medals, because they ...
Episode 9: USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS
DE Classified - November 24, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsBrace yourself, we are learning all about the Destroyer Escort who fought like a Battleship, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS DE-413. The ship earned her fame in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944, when she and the other ships of Taffy 3 squared off against Japanese Battleships. This is one story you don't w...
Episode 8: Oxi Day
DE Classified - October 27, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this special bonus episode of DE Classified, we pay homage to USS SLATER's 40 years of service in the Greek Navy. Each year on October 28th we celebrate with Greeks all around the world, Oxi Day (pronounced ō-hē). In 1940 Mussolini delivered an ultimatum to Greece’s Prime Minister demanding...
Episode 7: Navy Birthday
DE Classified - October 13, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe've got a bonus episode of DE Classified for you in honor of the 246th birthday of the United States Navy! Take a trip through time with Liam as he gives you the highlights of the Navy's history. Support the show
Episode 6: USS ELDRIDGE
DE Classified - October 08, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsBuckle your life vests, today we take a trip back in time, though not literally, like the USS ELDRIDGE did in the 1984 movie, The Philadelphia Experiment. Although seemingly an ordinary vessel, the story of Eldridge is one marked by intrigue, mystery and conspiracy. Stick around till the end of ...
Episode 5: USS BUCKLEY
DE Classified - September 09, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDon't blink, we've got 19 minutes to relive the attack that put USS BUCKLEY DE-51 on the map. Captain Abel gives an order that hadn't been issued in the U.S. Navy since 1814 "Standby to repel boarders." Learn how the sailors of the BUCKLEY defended their ship with anything they could get their h...
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