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61-929: For the American freighter, see SS John Mitchell (1906) . For the Liberty ship, see SS John Mitchell (1942) . John Mitchell or Mitchel may refer to: Arts [ edit ] John Mitchell, American jazz banjoist who has worked with Johnny Dunn John Mitchell, Canadian ice dancer in the 1962 World Figure Skating Championships John Mitchell (minister) (1794–1870), American minister and author John Mitchell (musician) (born 1973), lead singer and guitarist for UK band It Bites, and music producer John Ames Mitchell (1844–1918), American illustrator John Cameron Mitchell (born 1963), American filmmaker John Campbell Mitchell (1861–1922), Scottish landscape artist John Grant Mitchell (actor) (1874–1957), American character actor in
122-447: A character in the television series Being Human See also [ edit ] Jon Mitchell (disambiguation) John Michel (disambiguation) John Michell (disambiguation) John Mitchels (disambiguation) Jack Mitchell (disambiguation) Jackie Mitchell (disambiguation) Jonathan Mitchell (disambiguation) Joni Mitchell (born 1943), Canadian singer-songwriter and artist [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
183-647: A degree in Economics on 1934 and continued at the University of Chicago , where he obtained his diploma on 1939. Mitchell married Anne Lee Miller, during the weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor . Mitchell enlisted in the United States Army on April 9, 1934, and after completing basic training he served with the Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Ruger , Hawaii from July 1934 to September 8, 1938. Mitchell
244-460: A fierce, determined attack. In the ensuing engagement he directed the operations of his group with such outstanding professional skill and daring courage that they shot down both bombers in flames, three of the hostile escort aircraft and another bomber, not in company, which was sighted approaching the nearby enemy base at Kahili. With full appreciation of the technical accuracy required for the achievement of this vital mission, Major Mitchell completed
305-419: A flight of eight P-39's loaded with 500-pound bombs on a dive-bombing mission against an enemy naval force of one cruiser and fourteen destroyers. Intercepted by five enemy float "Zeroes" he destroyed one, and the flight shot down the balance, all returning safely. On 5 January, while with six P-38 airplanes on an escort mission for five B-17 bombers, some twenty-five enemy planes attacked. Outnumbered four-to-one,
366-571: A gangway located on the John Mitchell ' s starboard side, near her stern . Mostly overlooked by divers, the wreck is protected by the 376-square-mile (970 km ) Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve as part of an underwater museum. The wreck of the steel freighter John B. Cowle is located east of John Mitchell . There is usually a mooring line on her rudder. Cave dive sites: John W. Mitchell (United States Air Force) John William Mitchell (June 14, 1914 – November 15, 1995)
427-415: A ladder was placed between her deck and William Henry Mack ' s deck. The majority of the passengers and crew climbed over to William Henry Mack , while six people escaped using a lifeboat, which eventually capsized; all of the people in the lifeboat were rescued. Three crewmen jumped overboard to aid in the rescue, but were sucked under and drowned when John Mitchell sank. The wreck of John Mitchell
488-556: A newspaper in Richmond, Virginia's Jackson Ward community John Mitchell (United Mine Workers) (1870–1919), president of the United Mine Workers John Francis Mitchell (1928–2009), vice chairman, Motorola; inventor of the mobile cell phone John G. Mitchell (editor) (died 2007), American editor of National Geographic magazine John J. Mitchell (banker) (1853–1927), Chicago-based banker, president of
549-523: A result of low water levels (2 feet (0.6 m) lower than usual), which were caused by strong winds that had been blowing for the previous 24 hours. John Mitchell sustained no damage, and was freed by the tugs G.W. Gnau and Tomlinson . After loading 7,000 long tons (7,112 t) to 7,500 long tons (7,620 t) of coal bound for Superior, Wisconsin , at the Erie coal dock, John Mitchell left Buffalo, New York , at 2:00 a.m. on July 7, 1911, under
610-447: A sister ship named William B. Davock . Throughout her career, John Mitchell carried iron ore and coal . On October 4, 1908, she ran aground at Indiana Harbor, Indiana , while loaded with iron ore. Early in the morning of July 7, 1911, John Mitchell left Buffalo, New York , with between 6,889 long tons (7,716 short tons; 7,000 t) and 7,382 long tons (8,268 short tons; 7,500 t) of coal bound for Superior, Wisconsin . On
671-636: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages SS John Mitchell (1906) SS John Mitchell was a steel-hulled, American lake freighter in service between 1907 and 1911. She was built in 1906 by the Great Lakes Engineering Works in St. Clair, Michigan , for the Cornell Steamship Company of Chicago, Illinois , which was managed by C.W. Elphicke. She entered service in 1907, and had
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#1732877217237732-540: The 15th Fighter Group based in Iwo Jima from May to June 1945. He flew North American P-51 Mustangs in very long-range (VLR) missions over Japan and shot down one enemy aircraft. He subsequently served as deputy commander and then commander of the 21st Fighter Group , where he served from July to October 1945. While serving with the 21st FG, he was credited with two more enemy planes destroyed in VLR missions over Japan. Mitchell
793-620: The 28th Air Division at Hickam Air Force Base from June 1953 to July 1956. Mitchell's final assignment was as commander of the Detroit Air Defense Sector at Custer Air Force Station from July 1957 until his retirement from the Air Force on July 31, 1958. Mitchell flew 240 combat missions in World War II and Korean War , and was credited with 15 aerial victories together in the two wars. Mitchell died on November 15, 1995, at
854-528: The 339th Fighter Squadron , 347th Fighter Group , 13th Air Force , attached to a Marine Fighter Command in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 18 April 1943. Leading a flight of sixteen fighter planes at dangerously low altitude in the longest planned interception mission ever attempted, Major Mitchell contacted the assigned objective, consisting of two enemy bombers and six escort fighters, with complete tactical surprise and launched
915-595: The 63d Fighter Wing at Brooks Air Force Base , from July 1949 to November 1950, and then served as commander of the 57th Fighter Interceptor Group at Eielson Air Force Base , from November 1950 to June 1952. Mitchell flew again in the Korean War , taking over the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing for Gabby Gabreski in June 1952. Based at Suwon Air Base in South Korea , he shot down four MiG-15s , while flying 110 missions in
976-487: The North American F-86 Sabre . Among his other challenges as commanding officer of 51st FIW was controlling the "flight suit" mentality of his fliers, which was "a sense of self-confidence and pride that verged on arrogance" where "status was based upon flying ability, not degrees, rank, or 'officer' skills". Things came to a head when Lt Col. Edwin L. Heller , commander of the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron ,
1037-550: The attack on Pearl Harbor , due to a malfunctioning P-40. After re-organizing, and training new recruits as well as possible, Mitchell and the members of the 70th Fighter Squadron embarked for Fiji on Jan. 20, 1942. They were given the new aircraft, the Bell P-39 Airacobra . Landing at the harbor of Suva , the men of the 70th FS began to struggle with their P-39s in the tropical downpours and mud of Fiji . On October 5, Mitchell and eight of his pilots were detached from
1098-476: The 1930s and 1940s John Hanson Mitchell (born 1940), American author John Mitch Mitchell (1946–2008), English musician John R. Mitchell (poet) (1940–2006), poet and a professor of English John W. Mitchell (1917–2005), British sound engineer John Wendell Mitchell (1880–1951), Canadian author Business [ edit ] John Mitchell Jr. (1863–1929), editor of the Richmond Planet ,
1159-463: The 70th FS for duty on Guadalcanal with the 339th Fighter Squadron of 347th Fighter Group . Flying the P-39 Airacobra , Mitchell had shot down three Japanese planes by early November. Later that month, he was promoted to major and commanding officer of the 339th Fighter Squadron . The arrival of the first P-38 Lightnings overshadowed his promotion. The 339th FG became the first squadron in
1220-873: The American Civil War, see USS Alpha (1864) John Lewis Mitchell (1918–2016), RAF Air Commodore John R. C. Mitchell , United States naval aviator, see June 1955 John W. Mitchell (United States Air Force) (1915–1995), US Air Force officer, flying ace and the leader of Operation Vengeance John Wesley Mitchell (1891–1969), Australian soldier John Merrill (Medal of Honor) (1846–1883), American Indian Wars soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Politics [ edit ] United States [ edit ] John Mitchell (Pennsylvania politician) (1781–1849), United States Congressman from Pennsylvania John Mitchell (United Mine Workers) (1870–1919), labor leader John Mitchell Jr. (politician) or "Larry" (born 1954), American politician and member of
1281-1018: The Delaware House of Representatives John H. Mitchell (1835–1905), American politician and senator from Oregon John H. Mitchell (Iowa politician) (1899–1992), Iowa state representative and attorney general John I. Mitchell (1838–1907), United States Senator from Pennsylvania John Joseph Mitchell (1873–1925), United States Representative from Massachusetts John L. Mitchell (1842–1904), American politician from Wisconsin and father of Gen. Billy Mitchell John M. Mitchell (1858–1905), United States Representative from New York John N. Mitchell (1913–1988), United States Attorney General and Watergate conspirator John Purroy Mitchel (1879–1918), mayor of New York John Ridley Mitchell (1877–1962), United States Representative from Tennessee Other countries [ edit ] John Mitchel (1815–1875), Irish nationalist and politician John Mitchell (Australian politician) (1869–1943), member of
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#17328772172371342-829: The Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Jack Mitchell (banker) (1897–1985), American banker, co-founder of United Airlines John Mitchell (merchant) (1786–1881), Glasgow cork merchant and ship owner. Military [ edit ] John Mitchell (born 1785) , British Army officer and author John Mitchell (Medal of Honor) , American Indian Wars soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, see Company I, 5th US Infantry John Mitchell (RAF officer) (1888–1964), RAF officer John G. Mitchell (general) (1838–1894), American Civil War general John J. Mitchell (Medal of Honor) (1846–1898), American Indian Wars soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, see Company L, 8th US Cavalry John K. Mitchell (1811–1889), Confederate Navy commander during
1403-1468: The Regina Capitals and Duluth Hornets John Mitchell (ice hockey, born 1985) , National Hockey League player with the Colorado Avalanche Other sports [ edit ] John Mitchell (administrator) , president of the Melbourne Football Club and the Melbourne Cricket Club John Mitchell (American football) (born 1951), American football player and coach John Mitchell (Australian footballer) (1891–1962), Australian rules footballer John Mitchell (cricketer) (born 1947), New Zealand cricketer John Mitchell (footballer, born 1800s) (fl. 1879–1891), footballer for Doncaster Rovers, Newton Heath and Bolton Wanderers John Mitchell (footballer, born 1952) , English footballer John Mitchell (hurler) (born 1946), Irish retired hurler and manager John Mitchell (rugby union) (born 1964), rugby player and coach John T. Mitchell (1854–1914), whist and bridge player Johnny Mitchell (born 1971), American football tight end Others [ edit ] John Mitchell (historian) (1941–2021), New Zealand historian John Murray Mitchell (missionary) (1815–1904), Scottish missionary and orientalist John Mitchell ( Being Human ) ,
1464-813: The South Pacific to operate the twin engine fighter and began flying combat missions, which began inflicting even higher losses on the Japanese. While flying the P-38 Lightning, Mitchell shot down five Japanese planes, making him a flying ace . Back in Hawaii , on April 14, the American code-breakers intercepted the message detailing Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's itinerary. The decoded and translated message made its way to Washington DC , back to Admiral Nimitz in Hawaii , then to Admiral Halsey on New Caledonia , and to Admiral Mitscher on Guadalcanal. All levels approved
1525-1624: The Victorian Parliament John Mitchell (Hull politician) (c. 1781–1859), Member of Parliament for Kingston-upon-Hull John Mitchell (MP for City of London) John Mitchell (MP for Truro) , British politician John F. Mitchell (1862–1943), Canadian politician John Henry Mitchell , Canadian politician John Matthew Mitchell (1925–2019), Assistant Director-General, British Council John Thomas Whitehead Mitchell (1828–1895), British co-operative activist John Walker Mitchell (1832–1914), Scottish-born New Zealand politician John William Mitchell (1872–1952), mayor of Calgary, Alberta Science [ edit ] John Mitchell (geographer) (1711–1768), colonial American physician, botanist, and geographer John Kearsley Mitchell (1798–1858), American physician John Mitchell (physicist) (1913–2007), New Zealand born physicist J. Murray Mitchell (1928–1990), American climatologist John F. B. Mitchell (born 1948), British climatologist/climate modeller John C. Mitchell , computer scientist John Mitchell (chemist) , American chemist and materials scientist Sports [ edit ] Baseball [ edit ] John Mitchell (outfielder) (1937–2020), Negro league outfielder John Mitchell (pitcher) (born 1965), Major League Baseball pitcher, 1986–1990 Johnny Mitchell (baseball) (1894–1965), baseball shortstop, 1921–1925 Ice hockey [ edit ] John Mitchell (ice hockey, born 1895) (1895–1957), Canadian ice hockey player with
1586-619: The age of 81. He was buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetery on November 30. Mitchell's decorations include: Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Air Corps), {then Captain} John W. Mitchell, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in air actions against
1647-673: The attack, a Japanese search party located the wreckage, including Yamamoto's body, which they ceremonially cremated. After the mission, Mitchell served a tour with Headquarters Army Air Forces from June to December 1943. His total score in Guadalcanal was eight enemy planes destroyed. Then he was assigned to the 412th Fighter Group , where he served from December 1943 to April 1945. Mitchell flew Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes as an observer in England in April and May 1945. He next served
1708-477: The bomber flight was escorted by six A6M Zeros . At 08:20, the P-38s changed their heading for the first time, swinging slightly to the north. Half an hour later, when abreast of Vella Lavella, they made their second planned course change, again shifting a little more to the north. At 09:00, Mitchell made their last change, heading northeast, directly toward the coast of Bougainville , only 40 miles away. He also began
1769-403: The builder's number 344; the cylinders of the engine were 21 inches (53.3 cm), 34.5 inches (87.6 cm) and 57 inches (144.8 cm) in diameter, and had a stroke of 42 inches (106.7 cm). Steam for the engine was provided by two coal-fired, single-ended 180 pounds per square inch (1,200 kPa ) 13 feet (4.0 m) by 11.6 feet (3.5 m) Scotch marine boilers . The engine
1830-611: The collision. It was found that at the time John Mitchell encountered fog off Ile Parisienne, her fog whistle was sounded, and her speed was reduced to 7 miles per hour (6.1 kn). It was discovered that as William Henry Mack was travelling 16 miles (26 km) east-southeast of Manitou Island , she encountered a thick fog bank, sounded her fog whistle, but did not reduce her approximate speed of 12 miles per hour (10.4 kn). Evidence given by Captain Massey and Captain Burnham regarding
1891-538: The command of Captain John H. Massey. In addition to Captain Massey, there were 33 passengers and crew, including six women and a small boy on board. Early on the morning of July 10, John Mitchell entered Lake Superior. As she was passing Ile Parisienne , she encountered fog, which heavily thickened by the time she passed Whitefish Point severely reducing visibility. When she was off Vermilion Point , about 10 miles (16 km) west of Whitefish Point , John Mitchell
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1952-461: The early 1880s, shipyards around the Great Lakes began to construct iron ships on a relatively large scale, and in 1884 the first steel freighters were built there. By the 1890s, the majority of ships constructed on the lakes were made of steel. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a rapid increase in the size of lake freighters; the first 400 feet (121.9 m) freighter was built in 1895,
2013-527: The enemy while serving as a Pilot with the 67th Fighter Squadron and later as Commander of the 339th Fighter Squadron , 347th Fighter Group , 13th Air Force , during the periods 4 October 1942 to 10 November 1942 and from 22 December 1942 to 4 February 1943. On 4 October, Major Mitchell led a flight of eleven P-39 airplanes to Guadalcanal, arriving there on 7 October. On 9 October, he led a flight of P-39 airplanes on two escort missions for SBD airplanes against an enemy naval force 150 miles off Guadalcanal; part of
2074-406: The fighters destroyed three of the enemy and probable three others, Major Mitchell accounting for one float Zero. On 27 January, he led a flight of six P-38's against a superior force of about thirty "Zeroes" over Guadalcanal and destroyed two of them himself. On 29 January, he took off alone from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, before daylight in a P-38 to intercept enemy bombers that had been harassing
2135-480: The first 500 feet (152.4 m) freighter was constructed five years later. John Mitchell (US official number 203943) was built on the banks of the St. Clair River in 1906, by the St. Clair, Michigan , shipyard of the Great Lakes Engineering Works . She had a sister ship named William B. Davock , which succeeded her out of the shipyard. The only differences between John Mitchell and William B. Davock were their steering poles ( John Mitchell ' s
2196-399: The fog signals conflicted. Captain Burnham claimed that he sounded the correct passing signals, while also claiming he heard no signals from John Mitchell . However, Captain Massey claimed that he exchanged the appropriate passing signals. Evidence given by the captains was supported by their respective crews. Captain Massey's licence was suspended for 30 days, while Captain Burnham's licence
2257-491: The ground and water during strafing strikes at Rekata Bay and Munda Point, and led numerous other missions in addition to those specifically mentioned, in over 150 hours of combat flying time as Flight Commander. Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major (Air Corps) John W. Mitchell, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism while serving with
2318-407: The jungles of Bougainville . Besby Holmes claimed another shot down over the water a few minutes later. From Japanese records and survivors, among them Admiral Ugaki, the following facts are certain: only two G4M Betty bombers were attacked; Yamamoto's was shot down over Bougainville with no survivors; the second went into the ocean and Admiral Ugaki was among the three survivors. The day following
2379-451: The lifeboat. Sixteen year-old passenger Fay Clemens, one of the six people in the overturned lifeboat was able to get William Henry Mack ' s crew to throw her a line, which she fastened to the overturned lifeboat, enabling two crew of William Henry Mack to right it. As she was sinking, three crewmen, second officer Archie Causley, watchman George Austin and steward Albert "Al" Clemens, father of Fay Clemens jumped overboard to aid in
2440-460: The mid-1840s, Canadian companies began importing iron vessels prefabricated by shipyards in the United Kingdom . However, it would not be until 1862 that the first iron-hulled merchant ship, Merchant , was built on the Great Lakes. Despite the success of Merchant , wooden vessels remained preferable to iron ones until the 1880s, due to their inexpensiveness, and the abundance of timber. In
2501-454: The morning of July 10, John Mitchell entered Lake Superior . A thick fog that hung over the lake severely reduced visibility. When she was off Vermilion Point , John Mitchell was inexplicably rammed in her port bow by the unladen bulk freighter William Henry Mack . Following the collision, John Mitchell immediately took on a list to port due to the rapid influx of water. After establishing that John Mitchell would not remain afloat,
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2562-409: The planes at thirty feet; with only the ocean below, depth perception was almost non-existent. By 08:00, the P-38s were 285 miles from the planned interception. At that minute, Admiral Yamamoto's G4M Betty bomber took off from Rabaul , on time for his scheduled 10:00 arrival at Bougainville. His entourage, including his chief of staff, Admiral Matome Ugaki , was aboard two other G4M Betty bombers, and
2623-651: The rescue, and were sucked under and drowned when John Mitchell sank. William Henry Mack remained afloat, and headed for Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan . At $ 240,000 (equivalent to $ 5.71 million in 2023 ), John Mitchell was the worst insurance loss on the Great Lakes in 1911. An investigation conducted in Marquette, Michigan , by United States inspectors Charles M. Gooding and Charles M. York found Captain George H. Burnham of William Henry Mack largely responsible for
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2745-443: The second mission being accomplished after dark and being extremely hazardous due to the very low ceiling and no landing lights. He destroyed one enemy float bi-plane; others of the flight probably destroyed two others, all returning safely to base. On 23 October, he shot down one enemy Zero while leading a flight of P-39 airplanes on patrol over Guadalcanal, and returning and landing safely after dark in heavy rain. On 7 November, he led
2806-623: The shoot-down mission, and Mitscher assigned it to Mitchell, who plotted a roundabout approach, far from other islands, to minimize the chance that observers would warn the enemy of the attack. Overnight at Henderson Field , ground crews fitted large new fuel tanks under the wings of the P-38Gs. By dawn on April 18, 18 aircraft were ready. Mitchell's last instructions before the 07:00 take-off were to maintain radio silence. The flight proceeded northwest at wave-top level to avoid Japanese spotters, sweeping widely away from New Georgia . Mitchell tried to hold
2867-529: The slow climb for altitude at this point. At 09:34 Doug Canning called out "Bogeys, eleven o'clock high." The P-38 pilots jettisoned their drop tanks and attacked. Holmes and Hine had trouble with their tanks; Lanphier, at least initially, headed for the escort flight, while Barber engaged the Japanese bombers. All the other P-38Gs followed their instructions to fly cover against the Zero fighters. Both Thomas G. Lanphier and Rex Barber claimed one bomber shot down over
2928-428: The troops by bombing each night and shot down an enemy type 97 medium bomber making a low-level bombing and strafing run on the field. On 2 February, he led a flight of four P-38's as a bomber escort and shot down one float "Zero" of the three enemy planes accounted for by the flight. Major Mitchell has destroyed more than five enemy airplanes, having shot down a total of eight confirmed, destroyed an undetermined number on
2989-431: The two vessels together. After establishing that John Mitchell would not remain afloat, a ladder was placed between her stern deck and William Henry Mack ' s deck. The majority of the passengers and crew climbed over to William Henry Mack , while three men and three women escaped using a lifeboat. Seven minutes after the collision, John Mitchell capsized and sank. The suction created by her sinking capsized
3050-404: Was 23 feet (7.0 m) (some sources state 28 feet (8.5 m)) deep. John Mitchell had a gross tonnage of 4,468 tons, a net tonnage of 3,246 tons, and a cargo capacity of 7,500 long tons (7,620 t). She was powered by a 1,442 hp (1,075 kW ) (some sources state 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) or 1,400 hp (1,000 kW)) triple expansion steam engine , which had
3111-612: Was an officer of the United States Air Force , a flying ace and the leader of Operation Vengeance , the mission to shoot down Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto . He served in World War II and the Korean War . Mitchell was born in Enid, Mississippi to Noah Boothe Mitchell (1881–1967) and Lillian Dickinson Mitchell (1880–1921) on June 14, 1914. Mitchell was a valedictorian of his high school class. He graduated at Columbia University with
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#17328772172373172-643: Was built by the Great Lakes Engineering Works, while the boilers were manufactured by the Marine Boiler Works of Toledo, Ohio . John Mitchell was named after Captain John Mitchell, a Canadian-American vessel owner and operator, and Cleveland, Ohio , resident who may also have had an interest in her. She was launched into the St. Clair River on November 28, 1906, as yard number 26. After she
3233-500: Was credited with destroying a total of 11 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II. After United States Army Air Forces became United States Air Force , Mitchell was assigned as director of training and operations at Keesler Field , from February 1946 to August 1947. He attended Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base from August 1947 to June 1948, and then served as base commander at Godman Air Force Base , from June 1948 to July 1949. Mitchell served with
3294-538: Was discovered in 1972, resting upside down in between 140 feet (43 m) and 150 feet (46 m) of water, roughly 3 miles (5 km) west-northwest off Whitefish Point. The wreck is protected by the Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve as part of an underwater museum. In 1843, the gunship USS Michigan , built in Erie, Pennsylvania , became the first iron-hulled vessel built on the Great Lakes . In
3355-514: Was inexplicably rammed in her port bow by the unladen bulk freighter William Henry Mack . There was no time to avoid the collision, with Captain Massey only managing to sound John Mitchell ' s whistle once before William Henry Mack ' s bow cut deeply into John Mitchell ' s hull. Following the collision, John Mitchell immediately took on a list to port due to the rapid influx of water. John Mitchell ' s foremast fell onto William Henry Mack ' s deck, briefly keeping
3416-501: Was launched, the shipyard worked through the remainder of 1906, and early 1907 to complete her, after which, they started building William B. Davock . John Mitchell was built for the Cornell Steamship Company of Chicago, Illinois , which was managed by C.W. Elphicke (Elphicke & Company), also of Chicago. She was first enrolled at Port Huron, Michigan , on April 2, 1907. She was re-enrolled in Detroit, Michigan , on April 7, and
3477-528: Was permanently enrolled in Cleveland on May 13. Her home port was Fairport, Ohio . John Mitchell entered service later in 1907. She carried coal on upbound voyages, and iron ore on downbound ones. The only known incident in John Mitchell ' s career prior to her loss occurred on October 14, 1908, when while loaded with iron ore from a Lake Superior port, she ran aground at the harbour entrance at Indiana Harbor, Indiana . The grounding occurred as
3538-588: Was selected to attend the Aviation Cadet Program , and entered training on November 10, 1939, receiving his commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps and his pilot wings on July 26, 1940. Mitchell flew as a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk pilot with the 55th Fighter Squadron of the 20th Fighter Group from August 1940 to January 1942. He was with the 70th Pursuit Squadron , stranded near Charlotte, North Carolina during
3599-638: Was shot down on the Chinese side of the Yalu River . As Robert F. Dorr describes it in his book Korean War Aces : "Mitchell was madder than any colonel the pilot had ever seen" Mitchell and Lt Gen. Glenn O. Barcus, the commanding general of Fifth Air Force , made a lot of personnel changes and even attempted to strip one pilot, Capt. Dolphin Overton , of his flying ace status. After serving in Korea, Mitchell served with
3660-546: Was suspended for 12 months. The wreck of John Mitchell was discovered in 1972, resting upside down in between 140 feet (43 m) and 150 feet (46 m) (some sources state 120 feet (37 m) and 150 feet (46 m)) of water, roughly 3 miles (5 km) west-northwest off Whitefish Point. Although resting upside-down, John Mitchell ' s wreck is penetrable. The cargo holds, intact engine room, steering quadrant room, and some cabins are accessible. The engine room and steering quadrant room are accessible through
3721-431: Was upright, fixed, and was adorned with a colourful orb, while William B. Davock ' s was a straight, hinged pole), and the size of their boilers ( William B. Davock ' s boilers were 4 inches (10.2 cm) larger). The hull of John Mitchell had an overall length of 440 feet (134 m), and a length between perpendiculars of 420 feet (128 m). Her beam was 52 feet (15.8 m) wide, while her hull
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