The second USS Dixie (AD-14) was the first of destroyer tenders class built for the United States Navy just before the start of the Second World War. Her objective was to assist destroyers within the vicinities of areas of engagement and to maintain them service-worthy.

The first USS Dixie (later AD-1) was a United States Navy auxiliary cruiser and later a destroyer tender. The Dixie was the first ship of the United States Navy to have this name. She was built as the steam brig El Rio in 1893 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Virginia for the Southern Pacific Railroad's Morgan Line ...

Oct 15, 2018 · USS DIXIE served her country for 42 years, 1 month and 21 days, until decommissioned on 15 JUN 1982. In the ship yard undergoing maintenance when WW II started, DIXIE advanced westward across the Pacific as the United States fought the Japanese.

USS DIXIE was the lead ship of a class of five destroyer tenders and the second ship in the Navy to bear the name. Both decommissioned and stricken from the Navy list on June 15, 1982, the DIXIE spent the following months laid-up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet at …

USS Dixie has been the name of more than one United States Navy ship, and may refer to: USS Dixie (1893), a ship in commission as an auxiliary cruiser from 1898 to 1899, as a training ship from 1899 to 1902, as a transport from 1903 to 1905 and from 1906 to 1907, and as a destroyer tender from 1909 to 1922

The USS Dixie (AD-14) Reunion Association is a dedicated organization representing the members of the US Navy Ship Dixie. We strive to honor the service and sacrifices made by the crew members while fostering a supportive network for shipmates and their families.

On 15 June 1982, USS DIXIE (AD-14) was decommissioned at Naval Station, San Diego after 42 years and 51 days of active continuous naval service. The ceremony, which was held on the Focs’le, was attended by military and civilian guests, and included many of the “Grand Old Lady’s” crew who were aboard for her commissioning on 25 April 1940.

Oct 27, 2017 · The USS Dixie (AD-14) was a Destroyer Tender. The ship was the second one of its class. Its main activities were focused on providing support to other warships. The USS Dixie was awarded 5 battle stars for its service during the Korean War.

The DIXIE was an auxiliary cruiser that served in the North Atlantic squadron, seeing service in Cuba and on the U.S. east coast during the Spanish American War. BACKGROUND: On April 15, 1898, as tensions leading to the Spanish American War were rising, the U.S. Navy purchased the screw steamer EL SOL for conversion into an auxiliary cruiser.

We are a reunion association for the members of the US Navy Ship USS Dixie (AD-14). Our mission is to preserve the memories and experiences of the ship's crew. Through reunions and events, we foster long-lasting connections among veterans and their families.