USNS Hassayampa
(T-AO 145) refueling USS Midway (CVA-41) c. early 1980s
Hassayampa serves as replenishment vessel during
Apollo 11 recovery mission
On
22 July 1969, Hassayampa refueled USS Hornet
(CVS-12) during the Apollo 11 recovery mission. Hornet's
deck log shows this occurring on July 22, 1969, about 36 hours before she
picked up the Apollo 11 astronauts and crew fresh from their lunar
excursion. This photo insertion has been made possible by Bob Fish,
Trustee,
One Or More Former Hassayampa On-Board Officers Have Attained
One Or More of These Flag Ranks
Rear
Admiral
Lower Half
Rear
Admiral
Upper Half
Vice
Admiral
Admiral
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Commander
in Chief
Pacific Fleet
"She is such an
elegant ship... in either of her guises. Not often a battle oiler gets ship of the line status!!!"
- Pat Moloney, Master, 1984-1988, Relief Master, July 1991
"What a graceful ship we
lived with and loved." - Randy Lange, FTC, 1964-1967
"What a special time for all
of us whether we knew it or not. Nothing but good memories." - William "Bill"
Miller, SN, 1961-1962
