USS Panay (1899)
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USS Panay was laid down for the Spanish Navy
in 1884 by Cavite Navy Yard; completed in 1885; purchased by the United States Army
upon American occupation of the Philippines
; and transferred to the United States Navy
in 1899. She commissioned on 3 June 1899, Ensign Harris Laning in command.
, Leyte
, Cebu
, Samar
, and Negros. The ship was decommissioned at Cavite on 7 August 1902.
(Ens. from 2 February 1907) Chester W. Nimitz in command. Assigned to patrol Mindanao, Nimitz—who was to be Commander-in-Chief Pacific
in World War II
as a Fleet Admiral—took Panay—his first command—into many of the small ports to show the flag. He also commanded the naval station at Polloc
. Returning to Cavite in July, Nimitz and his men were assigned to recommission , and Panay went into reserve, decommissioning on 5 October 1907.
Panay served as a yard craft at Olongapo and Cavite and as a ferryboat between Cavite and Manila
in the years that followed, even after she was struck from the Navy List
on 19 June 1914. She was sold on 15 April 1920.
Spanish Navy
The Spanish Navy is the maritime branch of the Spanish Armed Forces, one of the oldest active naval forces in the world. The Armada is responsible for notable achievements in world history such as the discovery of Americas, the first world circumnavigation, and the discovery of a maritime path...
in 1884 by Cavite Navy Yard; completed in 1885; purchased by the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
upon American occupation of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
; and transferred to the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
in 1899. She commissioned on 3 June 1899, Ensign Harris Laning in command.
Philippine–American War, 1899–1902
Throughout the Philippine–American War, Panay served on blockade and patrol duty, intercepting contraband and aiding the Army on MindanaoMindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
, Leyte
Leyte
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran...
, Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
, Samar
Samar
Samar, formerly and also known as Western Samar, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catbalogan City and covers the western portion of Samar as well as several islands in the Samar Sea located to the west of the mainland...
, and Negros. The ship was decommissioned at Cavite on 7 August 1902.
Patrol boat and yard craft, 1907–1914
Panay was repaired and recommissioned on 12 January 1907, MidshipmanMidshipman
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(Ens. from 2 February 1907) Chester W. Nimitz in command. Assigned to patrol Mindanao, Nimitz—who was to be Commander-in-Chief Pacific
United States Pacific Command
The United States Pacific Command is a Unified Combatant Command of the United States armed forces responsible for the Pacific Ocean area. It is led by the Commander, Pacific Command , who is the supreme military authority for the various branches of the Armed Forces of the United States serving...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
as a Fleet Admiral—took Panay—his first command—into many of the small ports to show the flag. He also commanded the naval station at Polloc
Polloc
Polloc Island is an uninhabited island in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. It is part of barangay Yabawon in the municipality of Banton....
. Returning to Cavite in July, Nimitz and his men were assigned to recommission , and Panay went into reserve, decommissioning on 5 October 1907.
Panay served as a yard craft at Olongapo and Cavite and as a ferryboat between Cavite and Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
in the years that followed, even after she was struck from the Navy List
Naval Vessel Register
The Naval Vessel Register is the official inventory of ships and service craft in custody of or titled by the United States Navy. It contains information on ships and service craft that make up the official inventory of the Navy from the time a vessel is authorized through its life cycle and...
on 19 June 1914. She was sold on 15 April 1920.