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The US Navy's "Riverine Force" in the Vietnam War. The riverine force operated Monitors, Alpha boats, PBRs, and Swift Boats.
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What is brown water vessels?
Inland water ways or rivers. During the Vietnam War the US Navy operated a "Brown Water Navy" which basically meant a riverine force. One type of vessel operating in that war was the 50' aluminum hulled "Swift Boat."
Was the USS St. Paul a brown water navy ship?
No. She was a heavy cruiser of the regular US Navy. Brown Water Navy was a special part of the US Navy that existed in only two wars: US Civil War (1860s) & Vietnam War (1960s). The USN Brown Water Navy was basically a river navy, in both the Civil War & Vietnam. In Vietnam the BWN consisted of Swift Boats, PBRs, ASPBs (aka Alpha Boats, ASPB stood for Assault Support Patrol Boat), and Monitors. The Civil War Monitors were armed with 11" guns in turrets & the Vietnam Monitors mounted either a 40mm or 105mm cannon in a turret.
Was the uss madera county lst-905 a brown water navy ship?
No, the USS Madera County (LST-905) was not a brown water navy ship. LST stands for Landing Ship, Tank, which was designed for amphibious operations, and typically operated in blue water or open ocean. Brown water navy refers to riverine warfare vessels that operate in inland or shallow waters.
Is danag harbor or the siagon river a inland waterway as defined by the us navy?
As far as the "US Army" was concerned, all rivers in Vietnam were considered to be "inland waters." The US Navy operated their "Riverine Forces" under their new branch titled the "Brown Water Navy." This was in contrast to the USN's deep water ocean going warships.
Did Coretta Scott King have a favorite color?
His favorite color was Navy Blue. He also liked Brown, but Navy Blue was his favorite.
Blue water Navy in Vietnam?
Although probably not used officially during the war, the "Blue Water Navy" was the opposite of the actual existing USN BROWN WATER NAVY of the Vietnam War. The Brown Water Navy was the US Navy's "Riverine Forces" (Swift Boats, Monitors, Alpha boats, PBRs, etc.). The Blue Water Navy was the (Real Navy?) aircraft carriers, battleship (USS New Jersey), heavy & light cruisers, and destroyers providing naval gunfire support from the gunline.
What is brown water vessels?
Inland water ways or rivers. During the Vietnam War the US Navy operated a "Brown Water Navy" which basically meant a riverine force. One type of vessel operating in that war was the 50' aluminum hulled "Swift Boat."
Was the USS St. Paul a brown water navy ship?
No. She was a heavy cruiser of the regular US Navy. Brown Water Navy was a special part of the US Navy that existed in only two wars: US Civil War (1860s) & Vietnam War (1960s). The USN Brown Water Navy was basically a river navy, in both the Civil War & Vietnam. In Vietnam the BWN consisted of Swift Boats, PBRs, ASPBs (aka Alpha Boats, ASPB stood for Assault Support Patrol Boat), and Monitors. The Civil War Monitors were armed with 11" guns in turrets & the Vietnam Monitors mounted either a 40mm or 105mm cannon in a turret.
When was Samuel Brown - Royal Navy officer - born?
Samuel Brown - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1776.
When did Samuel Brown - Royal Navy officer - die?
Samuel Brown - Royal Navy officer - died in 1852.
Can you wear a navy blue shirt with brown pants?
yes that would look good no! navy and brown deffinitely clash
How many times has the US Navy had a Brown Water Navy?
Twice; once during the US Civil War (1861-1865), and once during the Vietnam War (1965-1970).
What is a blue water sailor?
Crewmen aboard warships at sea; Brown Water Sailors operate Riverine Boats (Swift Boats, PBR's, Monitors, and Alpha Boats during the Vietnam War/Brown Water Navy disbanded in 1970 in Vietnam).
What paint color does brown navy and black make?
A darker navy blue
What carriers of aircraft served in Vietnam brown water riverine forces?
Aircraft Carriers are capital warships (a position formerly held by battleships). During the Vietnam War, Carriers, Battleships (the USS New Jersey), Cruisers, and Destroyers were NOT part of the US Navy's Brown Water Navy. Sometimes, navy men used to refer to that part of the navy as the Blue Water Navy (although in contrast to the Brown Water Navy, the Blue Water Navy was not an official designation). The USN's Brown Water Navy consisted of: 1. Swift Boats (PCF-Patrol Craft Fast, alluminum constructed 50 footers) 2. PBR's (Patrol Boat River, all fiberglass 32 footers, powered by jet water streams) 3. Alpha Boats (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boats, all steel constructed riverine boats) 4. Monitors (WWII converted LCMs-Landing Craft Medium, armed with a 40mm cannon) 5. Miscellanous water craft to support the above vessels Prior to the American entry into the war the French used the RAG boat (River Assault Group). This was the French's only designed specifically for Vietnam warfare boat.
What are the only four colleges named for colors?
brown university. Siena College Auburn University Navy How about adding Hunter College to the list? Or Bowling Green? navy is not a color as in navy blue like army is not a color but army green is.
What color do not match black?
brown and navy black brown and navy should not be worn together The colors that I think do not match black are NAVY BLUE and BROWN! that is my pet peeve when people wear those colors together! ugh! HORRIBLE! thanks
