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Atoll in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
9°58′N 139°40′E / 9.97°N 139.67°E / 9.97; 139.67 Ulithi Ulithi (Yapese: Wulthiy, Yulthiy, or Wugöy; pronounced roughly as YOU-li-thee[needs IPA]) is
Ulithi
Major World War 2 base in Caroline Islands
Ulithi 9°58′N 139°40′E / 9.97°N 139.67°E / 9.97; 139.67 Naval Base Ulithi was a major United States Navy base at the Ulithi Atoll in the Caroline Islands
Naval_Base_Ulithi
Airport in Yap State, the Federated States of Micronesia
Ulithi Civil Airfield (IATA: ULI, FAA LID: TT02) is a public airport serving the island of Falalop, located in the Ulithi Atoll in the Caroline Islands
Ulithi_Airport
Oceanic language spoken in Micronesia
Ulithian is the language spoken on Ulithi Atoll and neighboring islands. Ulithian is one of the six official languages of the Federated States of Micronesia
Ulithian_language
Unit of the US Navy
squadrons to spend less time in transit and more time in the area of combat. Ulithi, a small volcanic atoll in the central Pacific, is an example of a site
Service_Squadron
Island in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Falalop (Ulithian: Fl'aalop) is an island in the Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific Ocean, approximately 191 km (103 nmi) east of Yap. It is part of the
Falalop
International airport on Yap, the Federated States of Micronesia
Missionary Aviation makes periodic trips to the outer island airfields of Ulithi Atoll and Fais Island. Woleai airfield is currently closed for repairs.
Yap_International_Airport
Class of submarine aircraft carriers for the Imperial Japanese Navy
the Ulithi atoll, preparatory to making a series of raids against the home islands. The Japanese mission was changed to an attack on the Ulithi base
I-400-class_submarine
Marginal sea east and north-east of the Philippines
Guam, Saipan, and Tinian) in the due east, and Halmahera, Palau, Yap and Ulithi (of the Caroline Islands) in the southeast. Its southern border is Indonesia's
Philippine_Sea
Species of bat
fanihi in Chamorro, is a megabat found only in the Mariana Islands and Ulithi (an atoll in the Caroline Islands). Habitat loss has driven it to endangered
Mariana_fruit_bat
Oiler of the United States Navy
to 7 March, Guadalupe returned empty to Ulithi to prepare for her role in the Okinawa campaign. Departing Ulithi on 25 March 1945, Guadalupe spent three
USS_Guadalupe_(AO-32)
American anthropologist (1908–1997)
pillars of anthropology in Micronesia", Lessa is best known for his work on Ulithi Atoll. Marshall, Mac (December 1997). "William Lessa". Association for Social
William_A._Lessa
Frozen food store ship and dessert factory
Western Pacific area of operations, at one point anchored at Naval Base Ulithi. The army built three concrete barges of its own.[disputed – discuss] Some
Ice_cream_barge
Fletcher-class destroyer
Sullivans retired to Ulithi on Christmas Eve. After a brief run to Manus and back, escorting Iowa, The Sullivans sortied from Ulithi on 30 December to screen
USS_The_Sullivans_(DD-537)
Atoll in Yap State, Micronesia
Micronesia. Sorol is located approximately 150 kilometers (93 mi) south of Ulithi and 250 kilometers (160 mi) southeast of the island of Yap. Sorol has been
Sorol
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
clearing the area for Ulithi. On the morning of 26 January, she re-entered Ulithi lagoon with TF 38. Yorktown remained at Ulithi arming, provisioning,
USS_Yorktown_(CV-10)
Island in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Micronesia. Fais Island is located approximately 87 kilometres (54 mi) east of Ulithi and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northeast of Yap and is the closest land to
Fais_Island
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
additional training exercises, and then proceeded on to Ulithi, arriving there on 28 April. At Ulithi, Alabama re-joined the fast carrier task force, which
USS_Alabama_(BB-60)
Maritime empire based in the North Pacific
tributes would travel from the east to the west from as far Namonuito to Ulithi and finally to Yap. The tributes took the form of various items such as
Yapese_Empire
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
arrived later that month. South Dakota withdrew to Ulithi the following day. Immediately on arrival in Ulithi on 2 November, South Dakota sortied as part of
USS_South_Dakota_(BB-57)
Event celebrating menarche (first period)
Ojibwe and Hupa tribal communities from different parts of North America, Ulithi tribe from South Pacific region, Japan, Africa, and India among others.
Menstruation_celebration
Independence-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy in service 1943-1947
Luzon and in the Cape Engaño area. On 1 December, the carrier withdrew to Ulithi for reprovisioning. During January 1945, Langley participated in the South
USS_Langley_(CVL-27)
Lead ship of the US Navy Alaska class of large cruisers
assigned to Task Group 12.2, which departed for Ulithi on 29 January. The Task Group reached Ulithi on 6 February and was merged into Task Group 58.5
USS_Alaska_(CB-1)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
that the typhoon was over Luzon, so TF 38 returned to Ulithi. On 30 December, TF 38 departed Ulithi to attack Japanese airfields and shipping in Formosa
USS_Hornet_(CV-12)
Pacific typhoon in 1960
powerful tropical cyclone that had devastating impacts on the small atoll of Ulithi in the Caroline Islands. Forming as a tropical depression on November 21
Typhoon_Ophelia
Atlanta-class light cruiser
Task Force struck at the Manila Bay area. After replenishing at Saipan and Ulithi, she sailed with TF 38 in its first strike against Okinawa. From 12–15 October
USS_San_Diego_(CL-53)
John C. Butler-class destroyer
and reached Saipan on 7 August, departing for Ulithi with John C. Butler on the next day. Arriving at Ulithi on 9 August, both destroyer escorts turned around
USS_O'Flaherty
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
for use elsewhere in the approaches to Ulithi. On 12 February 1945, her assignment completed, she departed Ulithi. In March, she underwent drydocking at
USS_Tuscana
(Caroline Islands Airport) Pohnpei Pohnpei PTPN PNI Pohnpei International Airport Ulithi Yap - ULI Ulithi Airport Yap Yap PTYA YAP Yap International Airport
List of airports in the Federated States of Micronesia
List_of_airports_in_the_Federated_States_of_Micronesia
American rear admiral
Torokina until September 1944, when he was transferred to the same capacity at Ulithi Atoll. He was meanwhile promoted to the temporary rank of commodore on August
Oliver_Kessing
Light cruiser of the United States Navy
next day. Later on the 30th, Miami sailed to the fleet's advance base at Ulithi Atoll in the Caroline Islands, where she joined TG 38.2. On 6 October, Miami
USS_Miami_(CL-89)
Fletcher-class destroyer
group for the assault and occupation of the Palau Islands, and arriving at Ulithi on 30 October, served on patrol and escort duty there through 11 January
USS_Evans_(DD-552)
Command and control ship operated by the Soviet Navy
by late 2018. In the novel World War Z, by Max Brooks, Ural is based at Ulithi as the broadcast base for the worldwide radio network, Radio Free Earth
Soviet communications ship SSV-33
Soviet_communications_ship_SSV-33
Eniwetok on 11 May 1945 with fuel oil for Leyte, arriving 25 May via Ulithi. After Ulithi, she sailed from Leyte on 29 September for Okinawa and Hiro Wan,
USS_Gemsbok_(IX-117)
Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy
regular daytime operations, striking targets on Luzon. After replenishment at Ulithi in early October, the great force sortied 6 October for Okinawa. In the
USS_Independence_(CVL-22)
Japanese manned suicide torpedoes used by the Imperial Navy in World War II
the U.S. anchorage at Hollandia, Ulithi, Manus, Kossol Roads and Apra Harbor. I-36 engaged US ships with Kaiten at Ulithi on 12 January 1945. One was destroyed
Kaiten
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
and returned to Eniwetok on 5 October. A week later, she got underway for Ulithi to join TF 38. Operating from this base, she screened the fast carriers
USS_De_Haven_(DD-727)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
Jima followed on 25 February before the carrier returned to Ulithi. Riding at anchor at Ulithi on 11 March, a Yokosuka P1Y1 "Frances" kamikaze hit Randolph
USS_Randolph_(CV-15)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
middle of February 1945, back in fighting trim, the carrier steamed for Ulithi, arriving on 13 March. She set off westward for strikes on Japan on 14 March
USS_Intrepid_(CV-11)
Oiler of the United States Navy
Guam and offloaded at Ulithi—into ships staging for the Okinawa campaign. In April, she continued to focus her operations on Ulithi, which she left only
USS_Severn_(AO-61)
Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy
supplied air and antisubmarine patrols during the raids on Palau, Yap, Ulithi, and Woleai from 30 March to 1 April. After operating off New Guinea during
USS_Cowpens_(CVL-25)
1945 Japanese military operation in World War II
long-range kamikaze mission directed at the main Allied naval fleet anchorage at Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific on 11 March 1945 during the Pacific campaign
Operation_Tan_No._2
Airport in Weno, the Federated States of Micronesia
Destinations Caroline Islands Air Charter: Fais, Houk, Onoun, Pohnpei, Ta, Ulithi, Woleai, Yap United Airlines Guam, Honolulu, Kosrae, Kwajalein, Majuro,
Chuuk_International_Airport
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
Lingayen Gulf but departed on 22 January for Ulithi, arriving there on 28 January. California departed Ulithi and continued on to Pearl Harbor, where she
USS_California_(BB-44)
Harbor and departed 8 September for Eniwetok. Operating out of Eniwetok and Ulithi, La Prade continued escort and patrol services, sailing with a hunter-killer
USS_La_Prade
Pacific typhoon in 2003
winds damaged crops. Damage was heaviest in Yap State, mostly in the small Ulithi atoll and Fais Island. On both islands, the typhoon contaminated the water
Typhoon_Lupit_(2003)
Mythical female creature
Australia. London: Paul Hamlyn. p. 82. Lessa, William Armand. Tales from Ulithi Atoll: A Comparative Study in Oceanic Folklore. Volume 13. University of
Swan_maiden
Tender of the United States Navy
November 1943, she was stationed successively at Kwajalein, Eniwetok, and Ulithi, while the ships she served ranged the Pacific, escorting convoys, screening
USS_Cascade
Minesweeper of the United States Navy
Eniwetok, and Ulithi, returning to Eniwetok 20 December. Until 6 March 1945 she operated out of Eniwetok on convoy escort duty to Ulithi, Guam, and Saipan
USS_Climax
Military unit
at Ulithi, completing the squadron's last combat cruise during World War II. 9–23 March 1945: CVG-4 aboard USS Long Island for passage from Ulithi to
VA-15_(U.S._Navy)
Submersible that traveled to the Challenger Deep
submersible was aboard one of two surface vessels that had departed the Ulithi atoll for the Challenger Deep. On 26 March 2012 it was reported that it
Deepsea_Challenger
Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
sailed for Ulithi. During one part of that period, Enterprise kept aircraft aloft continuously over Iwo Jima for 174 hours. Departing Ulithi on 15 March
USS_Enterprise_(CV-6)
Japanese naval strategy in WWII
operations. Bases such as Ulithi allowed the USN to operate for extended periods in far distant waters. With the naval base at Ulithi, many ships were able
Kantai_Kessen
Major World War 2 bases in Caroline Islands
in Ulithi Atoll Second world war leapfrogging strategy 1943-1945 map Ulithi atoll USS Shannon (DM-25) in Ulithi Atoll in March 1945 A map of Ulithi Atoll
US_Naval_Base_Carolines
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
weighed anchor for Ulithi Atoll, where she arrived 10 days later. After an overnight stay in the lagoon, Shangri-La departed Ulithi in company with destroyers
USS_Shangri-La
Robert H. Smith-class destroyer minelayer
Francisco on 25 November 1944 via Pearl Harbor for Ulithi, arriving on 3 February 1945. Underway from Ulithi on the morning of 8 February, Lindsey steamed
USS_Lindsey
Fletcher-class destroyer
stood out of Pearl Harbor and, 11 days later, entered Ulithi lagoon. Stanly remained in Ulithi for the rest of November and for the first week in December
USS_Stanly
Secondary school in Ulithi, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia
Outer Islands High School (OIHS) is a secondary school in Ulithi, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. It is a part of the Yap State Department of
Outer_Islands_High_School
Fletcher-class destroyer
Young returned to Ulithi, where she was attached to Task Force 54 (TF 54) for the invasion of Okinawa, for which she sailed from Ulithi 22 March 1945. After
USS_Cassin_Young
Former United States Navy attack transport
for repairs and from there put to sea 7 July for Pearl Harbor, Eniwetok, Ulithi, and Okinawa, arriving just after the end of hostilities on 12 August. On
USS_Crenshaw
New York Yankees lineup
outside of sports, an example being the Essex-class carriers anchored at Ulithi Atoll, which were also known as Murderer's Row. During the 2006 American
Murderers'_Row
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
transportation to Samar, Philippine Islands, arriving 17 April. Returning by way of Ulithi and Guam to load passengers, cargo, and Japanese prisoners of war, she arrived
USS_Cottle
T2 tanker built during World War II
finally Ulithi, before returning home to San Pedro, arriving on 20 May 1945. She participated in battle engagements in the Marshall Islands and at Ulithi. Following
SS_Schenectady
Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
other ships. Airfields were bombed and surrounding water mined. Yap and Ulithi were struck on 31 March, and Woleai on 1 April. Japanese planes attacked
USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35)
Atlanta-class light cruiser
replenishing at Ulithi, San Juan escorted Hornet in air strikes on Tokyo during the Iwo Jima operation in February and then returned to Ulithi on 1 March to
USS_San_Juan_(CL-54)
Bagley-class destroyer
group retired toward Ulithi, where it arrived on 2 November after over two months of almost continuous service. Departing Ulithi again on 5 November 1944
USS_Helm
Imperial Japanese submarine-launched floatplane
targets, including the Panama Canal, American aircraft carriers operating at Ulithi Atoll, and coastal cities on the continental United States. Work on the
Aichi_M6A_Seiran
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
1945, Arkansas departed California for Pearl Harbor, and then proceeded to Ulithi, to join the fleet in preparation for the amphibious assault on Iwo Jima
USS_Arkansas_(BB-33)
Fletcher-class destroyer
escorted the carriers as their aircraft flew strikes against Palau, Yap, Ulithi, and Woleai in the Caroline Islands from 30 March to 1 April. The task group
USS_Thatcher_(DD-514)
Pacific typhoon in 1944
return all ships to port in Ulithi. She picked up 41 men from Hull and 14 from Spence before finally returning to Ulithi after being directly relieved
Typhoon_Cobra
WWII-era US Naval ship
temporary duty and sailed for Ulithi to relieve Viburnum (AN-57) that had been damaged by a mine. Baretta reached Ulithi on the 7th and, for the next three
USS_Baretta
Tender of the United States Navy
available tender strength at Ulithi in the Caroline Islands. Early in January Piedmont stood out of Manus Island for Ulithi with Service Squadron 10. January
USS_Piedmont
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
continued east to Ulithi where they arrived on 17 November to replenish, refuel, and rearm. On 22 November, the aircraft carrier departed Ulithi once more and
USS_Ticonderoga_(CV-14)
United States Navy auxiliary ocean-going tug (1945-47)
Ulithi Atoll in support of the Okinawa campaign. Late in May 1945, she moved to Okinawa for a brief tour of duty, then returned to her base at Ulithi
USS_Wampanoag_(ATA-202)
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
Steaming via Eniwetok, the destroyer entered Ulithi lagoon on 5 November. Allen M. Sumner remained at Ulithi until 19 November at which time she departed
USS_Allen_M._Sumner
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
on 27 August for Norfolk, Virginia on route to the Pacific. Arriving at Ulithi 21 October 1944, she was assigned to Fast Carrier TG 38.1 of the 3rd Fleet
USS_Maddox_(DD-731)
Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy
replenish stores and ammunition at Ulithi to prepare for the next phase of the campaign. The ships lay at Ulithi for ten days, until 14 March, when they
USS_Belleau_Wood_(CVL-24)
Oiler of the United States Navy
She remained there until the 23rd; then got underway for Ulithi. On 1 April, she cleared Ulithi for the invasion of the Ryukyus. By 23 April, she was anchored
USS_Suamico
Military unit
headquartered in Guam, the squadron also operated detachments from Peleliu, Ulithi Airport, Falalop, and Okinawa. During the last few months of the war, the
VMP-354
Oiler of the United States Navy
to serve as station tanker until 1 November when she shifted her base to Ulithi, Western Carolines. From there she provided logistics support to ships that
USS_Kankakee
Heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
Harbor area, she steamed for Ulithi via Eniwetok, joining the 5th Fleet there 11 April. Two days later, she departed Ulithi and joined Rear Admiral Wiltse's
USS_Quincy_(CA-71)
Captain who sailed for Portugal
Portuguese. He is credited as being the first to encounter the islands of Ulithi and Yap, reportedly encountering both islands in 1526. Lessa, William A
Diogo_da_Rocha
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
steamed back to Ulithi to resume operations with the Fast Carrier Forces, now designated TF 58. On 10 February, the force sortied from Ulithi and on 16–17
USS_Moale
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
Marshall Islands on 28 September. From Eniwetok she escorted convoys to Ulithi and the Palau Islands. Serving with the 5th and 3rd Fleets she took part
USS_Brush
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
San Francisco, Pearl Harbor, and Eniwetok before joining the 3rd Fleet at Ulithi 27 December. Early in January 1945, John W. Weeks sortied from that busy
USS_John_W._Weeks
United States military campaign during World War II
Branch, United States Marine Corps Chen, C. Peter (2007), "Palau Islands and Ulithi Islands Campaign", World War II Database, retrieved 19 October 2007 Gayle
Mariana and Palau Islands campaign
Mariana_and_Palau_Islands_campaign
Ammunition ship of the United States Navy
upon its completion 30 September sailed directly for the Panama Canal and Ulithi, where she served as station ammunition ship from December 1944 to June
USS_Mount_Baker_(AE-4)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
Task Force then headed for Ulithi and entered that lagoon on 26 January. While the flattops were catching their breath at Ulithi, Admiral Spruance relieved
USS_Wasp_(CV-18)
Atlanta-class light cruiser
reclassified CLAA-97 on 18 March 1949. Flint reported to the 3rd Fleet for duty at Ulithi on 27 December 1944, and six days later, sailed with Task Force 38 (TF 38)
USS_Flint_(CL-97)
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hungary The name Oelde was first mentioned in a document around 890 as "Ulithi im Dreingau" in the Urbar of the Werden monastery. In 1457 a conflagration
Oelde
Ammunition ship of the United States Navy
February, and calling at Eniwetok 16–17 March, the ammunition ship arrived at Ulithi on 21 March. Assigned to Service Squadron Ten, Firedrake put to sea 7 April
USS_Firedrake
Light cruiser of the United States Navy
ships withdrew to Ulithi; the carrier had to be taken under tow by the heavy cruiser Pittsburgh. Santa Fe and Franklin then left Ulithi on 27 March, bound
USS_Santa_Fe_(CL-60)
US Navy light cruiser ship
stopping in Eniwetok on 2 March, and arriving in the fleet's advance base at Ulithi four days after. On 14 March, she sailed north to join the Fast Carrier
USS_Springfield_(CL-66)
Buckley-class destroyer escort
to the Philippines, then resumed her duty on the Manus-Ulithi sea lanes. She sailed from Ulithi on 23 March, as part of Task Force 54 (TF 54), for the
USS_England_(DE-635)
Clemson-class destroyer
She sailed on 29 May to rendezvous with a transport force proceeding via Ulithi to arrive off the invasion beaches of Saipan on 15 June 1944. An aerial
USS_Goldsborough_(DD-188)
departed 20 May for the Ryukyus. Steaming via the Marshall Islands and Ulithi, she arrived Okinawa 7 June and landed her troops as reinforcements. After
USS_Lander
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
the search for enemy fleet units until 30 October, when she returned to Ulithi, Caroline Islands, for replenishment. She resumed the offensive and delivered
USS_Essex_(CV-9)
5 May entered the lagoon at Ulithi. Following a 12-day layover, during which she unloaded her cargo, Yukon departed Ulithi on the 17th and set a course
USS_Yukon
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
ammunition replenishment ship, and in her new role she reported for duty at Ulithi 10 January 1945. Aside from the period 19 to 28 February, when she was at
USS_Fomalhaut
on 15 June 1945 Dionne escorted convoys to Eniwetok and Ulithi. On 25 July she departed Ulithi to join the oilers serving the 3rd Fleet during their strikes
USS_Dionne
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