This short document contains research notes covering the USS Calvert’s assignment to Inactive Duty in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, Norfolk Group. Additional research notes are provided regarding the preparation and maintenance of WWII-era ships during inactive duty status in a reserve fleet.

View and download the document via this link: USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1947.02.26 to 1950

The film below provides an excellent description of the process the Calvert would have underwent to enter the reserve fleet. Mothball Fleet: Readiness and Care of Vessels in Inactive Status.1945 US Navy Training Film MN-5040a

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• The document is in the form of research notes and editorial comments. Please contact me with any questions, additions, or corrections.

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The document below contains detailed research notes for the period August 24, 1945 to November 11, 1945. During this period, the USS Calvert and crew:

• Departed the Bremerton, WA area for service in the Occupation of Japan, August 24, 1945.
• Occupied Japanese waters near Hiroshima and landed U.S. Army occupation troops.
• Crew members visited Hiroshima.
• Returned to the West Coast of the United States.

View and download the 30 page document here: USS Calvert – Historical Research Notes – 1945.08.24 to 1945.11.16

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/

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• The document was last updated and on September 16, 2022.
• Please contact me with any questions, additions, or corrections.

As always, thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert.

This document below contains detailed research notes for the period February 10, 1945 to August 24, 1945. During this period, the USS Calvert and crew:

• Departed from the Philippines, following the completion of landings at San Augustin, Mindor Island, Philippines on February 9, 1945.
• Spent time at Mog Mog, Ulithi Atoll, for the period February 18, 1945 to March 6, 1945.
• Underwent conversion to a Relief Relief ACG, Amphibious Force Flagship in Bremerton, WA for the period March 26, 1945 to August 24, 1945.
• Departed the Bremerton, WA area for service in the Occupation of Japan, August 24, 1945.

View and download the 20 page document here: USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1945.02.10 to 1945.08.24

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.

As always, thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert.

The document below contains detailed research notes for the period November 16, 1945 to February 26, 1947. During this period, the USS Calvert:

• Participated in Operation Magic Carpet, Japan and China
• Returned to the East Coast for decommissioning and inactive reserve in Norfolk, VA

View and download the 11 page document here: USS Calvert – Chronological Research Notes – 1945.11.16 to 1947.02.26

Additional documents covering other periods of WWII are available here: https://www.usscalvert.com/history/apa32-1942-1947/

Notes:

• The document was added on September 2, 2022.
• Please contact me with any questions, additions, or corrections.

As always, thank you for visiting the website and anything you are wiling or able to share regarding the history of the USS Calvert.