Naval Legends: USS The Sullivans | World of Warships

Destroyers were the most widely used ships in the Pacific theater during World War II. For the first time in the history of the US Navy, a ship was named after several people — the five Sullivan brothers. She inherited not only the name but also the “We Stick Together” motto. Saving people became an integral part of almost all the her missions. Join us as we take a look at the Fletcher-class Destroyer, the USS The Sullivans.

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[johncollins]

In August 1995, the second USS The Sullivans, DDG-68, an Arleigh Burke class Aegis destroyer was launched at Bath. Maine. She was christened by her sponsor, Iowa school teacher Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, the granddaughter of Albert Sullivan, who was lost on the Juneau. Kelly still keeps up with the crew. The ship still serves proudly today

[ValentineHolbert]

April 14th 2022, USS The Sullivans is taking on water after a reported serious hull breech. The leak is stabilized for now. You can help by donating to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, or by donating to your local museum ship to help preserve these vessels for future generations.

[Servellion]

12:26, the ghosts of the Sullivan brothers appear to be manning that double bofor.

[chuckurartu]

my father was on the USS Sullivans 1943-45. He was Radarman First class. He was 18 years old. I imagine my grandmother, no communication, just weekly the war department visiting her South Milwaukee neighborhood and giving a family a gold star to put in their window-- as a sign their son had been killed in action. My father would make it home. The whole neighborhood gathered around as he got out of the car, his mom rushing to hug him. They sobbed. not a dry eye amongst the neighbors. A feast was planned. My father took off his Navy uniform. And ate an Armenian buffet

[robertmiller]

At almost 80 years old, I am the youngest of the 5 Miller brothers who proudly served Our Country. My brother Harold was in Africa during WW-2. My brothers James and Eugene were in the Korean War but separated because of the Sullivans. At the time, Eugene got very sick and according to the Sullivans’ agreement, Eugene was assigned to a non combat zone and eventually sent home and given an honorable discharge. James however stayed in and was in the Vietnam war. As my brother John and I became old enough to enlist in the Army, the Army separated us. James was in Japan, John was in Germany and I was here in Buffalo on a missile base during the Cuban Missile Crisis. We all came home safely thankfully but Harold, James and Eugene have passed away. John and I are at the tail end of our journeys and will join the others and once again become the 5 Miller brothers.

[isaaclao]

Who is here after USS The Sullivans is now partially sinking in Buffalo? This is a sad day, I hope Wargaming put part of their earning they've earned in this video to save them

[Handlesarestoopid]

Those brothers died proudly for their nation. I salute to them. May they rest in peace and be remembered forever

[stephenburton]

As a cub scout I once got the chance to camp out on the sullivans ( or the littlerock) the ships are beautiful even today. I live very close to buffalo and visit the ships on waterfront every so often.

[noegiducos]

This is what I admire of this generation, men who dedicated their lives for the world.

[jayterry]

I was stationed at the US Coast Guard base Buffalo when the Sullivans was brought in we escorted her into the dock where she sits now and boarded her for a safety inspection and subsequently I toured her after she was permanently installed at the dock at the Naval Park along with the USS Little Rock.A huge piece of a naval history. If you ever get a chance to see the movie the fighting Sullivans it'll help you better understand why her name carries such a great honor.

[stevemc]

This was the only ship to be named for a whole family rather than one single person (like Issac KIDD, Allen M SUMNER, and so on). The Juneau brothers all served aboard said ship, and were lost in the naval phase of the Battle of Guadalcanal. Five brothers… five brothers who’s spirit lives on and fights on.

[gamerguy]

A moment of silence for the Sullivan Brothers, and all those who went down in the name of their country...

[frederickkruse]

I built a model of the Sullivans when I was a kid about 50 years ago. Very realistic, by the Revell company, I think.

[Mnot]

Fletcher Class destroyers have alot of history. I would love to see a episode on the USS Johnson of Third Fleet, Taffy 3. This destroyer is very famous in my mind as it, along with (I think) 2 other destroyers held off the Yamato, along with various other Battleships
in the battle of Leyte Gulf. The actions of this ship saved 300k soldiers of the sixth army led by McArthur on the beach of Archipelago. Very awesome stuff. By the way, if anyone has found some cool videos on it copy a link below.

[RGAS]

Sad to see this ship sinking now. She is truly a special ship as she is the only U.S. vessel to be named after a family.

[regmbald]

I imagined myself as one of the last 2 remaining sullivans before drowning, I feel the pain that they had, it must be horrible to see 3 brothers die while knowing that your last brother and yourself will get the same fate

[PhlyDaily]

First off great video! 2nd off, Subs could work well in WOWS...imo. Not having that really takes away from the DD play.We can't control ANTI aircraft. We can't control depth charger/headhogs. The only thing we can control are guns and torpedos. 2 main gameplay categories from the dd are left out.

[MrJJuK]

I learnt about the Sullivan brothers in Saving Private Ryan, their deaths were a tragedy but weren't in vain because they saved many American family from going through the same thing.

RIP 🙏🙏🙏

[coopergunning]

Just went aboard this thing in Buffalo, NY! It was amazing!

[bless]

My dad was on the USS The Sullivans DD 537 ship during WWII. Thanks for putting this video together. Very nice!