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Buckle your life vests, today we take a trip back in time, though not literally, like the USS ELDRIDGE did in the 1984 movie, The Philadelphia Experiment. Although seemingly an ordinary vessel, the story of Eldridge is one marked by intrigue, mystery and conspiracy. Stick around till the end of the episode to hear the baffling story behind one of history’s greatest conspiracy theories, as we uncover the truth behind the tale. 

Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos below. 

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Don't blink, we've got 19 minutes to relive the attack that put USS BUCKLEY DE-51 on the map. Captain Abel gives an order that hadn't been issued in the U.S. Navy since 1814 "Standby to repel boarders." Learn how the sailors of the BUCKLEY defended their ship with anything they could get their hands on including hammers, empty projectiles, and coffee cups.
If you’d like to follow along while you listen, use the transcript and bibliography and take a look at some photos of BUCKLEY. 

If you like what you hear and are able to help us out by leaving a donation, we appreciate every dollar we are given! Donations are used to restore, preserve, educate the public about USS SLATER. 

USS SLATER is a private not-for-profit museum that receives no regular support from New York State, the federal government, or the US Navy. We are funded by private donations, ticket, and merchandise sales. 

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See you next month! 

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Have you ever wondered what punishment you may have received if you were to fall asleep during your watch?  In this episode of DE Classified we dive into the history of USS RICHARD M. ROWELL DE-403 and Cassidy will answer that burning question. She takes us through the Battle of the Coral Sea with ROWELL's namesake,  then into instances of Friendly Fire during WWII, and finally a deep dive into ROWELL's Punishment Log.

If you like what you hear and are able to help us out by leaving a donation, we appreciate every dollar we get! USS SLATER is a private not-for-profit museum that receives no regular support from New York State, the federal government, or the US Navy. We are funded by private donations, ticket, and merchandise sales. 

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Leapin’ Leo! Today we are digging into USS LEOPOLD DE-319. LEOPOLD is the first destroyer escort sunk during World War II and the largest combat loss in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard. While learning about LEOPOLD’s namesake we’ll hear about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, as well as USS JOYCE’s efforts to rescue LEOPOLD’s crew. If you’d like to follow along while you listen, use the transcript and bibliography. There are very few photos of LEOPOLD, but we’ve tried our best to provide some visual aids. 

If you like what you hear and are able to help us out by leaving a donation, we appreciate every dollar we get! USS SLATER is a private not-for-profit museum that receives no regular support from New York State, the federal government, or the US Navy. We are funded by private donations, ticket, and merchandise sales.

For more information on the history of destroyer escorts head to USS SLATER's website.

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USS MITCHELL DE-43 is an Evarts Class Destroyer Escort. She served in the Pacific Theatre of WWII and earned herself and impressive 9 Battle Stars! In this episode of DE Classified, you'll hear about MITCHELL'S time in the Pacific Fleet, how Pollywogs become Shellbacks, and how Ulithi Atoll became a sailors home away from home while in port.

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Sea ya Slater! 

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In episode 1 we explore what Destroyer Escorts are and why they were built. After we get a good grip on DEs, we’ll dive into the history of USS SLATER and how she became the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. To learn more about SLATER and Destroyer Escorts visit ussslater.org. If you like what you hear and want to help us ensure DE Classified continues, please leave a donation and support USS SLATER!

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Hello everyone and welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. 

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Thank you for listening to DE Classified and supporting USS SLATER! All proceeds earned from this podcast, tickets & merchandise sold, as well as donations received, go directly to support the ship and her restoration. Donate at www.ussslater.org

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