Deck Log USS Kennebec AO-36 DECEMBER 1965

Was the USS Kennebec AO-36 in Da Nang in 1967 and 1968

Kennebec was nearby Da Nang (see below) on 13 Dec 65 but we didn't see an actual entrance into the harbor..  If your inquiry was in regard to AO exposure,  this would be an eligible location.

https://catalog.arhives.gov/id/218805187

KENNEBEE AO-36   13-Dec-1965   2000    16 26N 108 7E

Kennebec was in the vicinity of Da Nang on 14 Mar 67.at 0800.  If you inquiry is regarding AO exposure, this was in AO exposure waters,

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/175858288?objectPage=32

KENNEBEC AO 36   0800  14-Mar-67   16 10N  108 27E

Delmar 

Thank you for posting on the History Hub! 

This is in response to your inquiry to the National Archives related to the Navy Deck Logs of the USS Kennebec (AO-36) for dates in December 1965.

These Deck Logs have been scanned and are available online. Enter the link: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/594258?q=594258 In the Details area, click on the “Search within this Series” button, which will open a new page. In “Advanced Search,” enter the name of the ship (no USS) and a year and click on the Search button. If the Deck Logs have been digitized, the document title will appear on the results page. Click on the digital image or the document title to see a larger view and save the image.

The December 1965 Deck Logs can be found at https://catalog.archives.gov/id/218805187

And the March 1967 Deck Logs can be found at https://catalog.archives.gov/id/175858288

If you have a follow up request please send your request to archives2reference@nara.gov. 

We hope you find this information useful in conducting your research.

Sincerely,

Textual Reference Archives II Branch (RR2RR)