KNOWN SHIPS INVOLVED

According to DoD, as of May 2002, the following ships are known to have been involved in Project SHAD tests Autumn Gold, Copper Head, Fearless Johnny, Flower Drum – Phase 1 and Phase 2, and Shady Grove:

·         USS Carpenter DD-825

·         USS Granville S. Hall YAG-40, 

·         USS Herbert J. Thomas DD-833, 

·         USS George Eastman AG-39,  

·         USS Hoel DDG-13

·         USS Navarro LPA-215

·         USS Power DD-839

·         USS Tioga County LST-158, 

·         US Navy Covered Lighter (barge) YFN-811,

·         US Navy Tug ATF-105

In addition to these ships, five Army light tugs (LT) manned by Navy personnel identified as LT-2080, LT- 2081, LT-2085, LT-2086 and LT-2087, were used.  Members of the 4533rd Tactical Test Squadron and 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing (F-4E aircraft) were also involved in some tests.  DoD has compiled crew lists and unit rosters for the ships, LTs, and flight units involved in these tests.  


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