The document below contains detailed chronological research notes for the period November 15, 1941 to December 31, 1942. During this period the USS Calvert:
- Was built, launched, trialed and placed into commission.
- Converted to transport by the U.S. Navy and underwent her shakedown cruise.
- Exchanged boat crews and officers with the USS Harry Lee and readied for emergency departure to participate in the Invasion of North Africa.
- Sailed to Safi, French Morocco and participated in the landings and unloading at Safi, French Morocco as part of Operation Torch.
- The details for November 8th are relatively complicated given a series of contingent plans for landing plan at Safi and the Calvert’s specific role in the invasion.
- The story line is not as clear as I would have liked them to be in a published document, however I have decided to publish this section as-is.
- Returned to Norfolk, VA and underwent repair, upkeep, and yard work.
View and download the 49 page document here: USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1941.11.15 to 1942.12.31
Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/
Notes:
- The document was last updated and uploaded on September 2, 2022.
- Please contact me with any questions, additions, or corrections.
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