201 - October 15, 2006 8:03 pm

Name:

Ron Marciszyn

Tender:

USS APOLLO AS25

Comments:

MY FATHER SERVED ON THE USS APOLLO DURING ITS WW2 TRIP THROUGH THE PACIFIC AS A S1C.

202 - October 4, 2006 1:34 pm

Name:

Darrell Kibby

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

Plank owner Nov 43 to Dec 45 radarman 3c

203 - July 3, 2006 8:00 pm

Name:

Stephen M. Mora

Tender:

USS McKee

Comments:

I'd like to hear from - or find the whereabouts of a (then) 2nd class Yeoman/Personnel man by the name of Nicolette Heinz-Jordan (nick name Nikki) I am not sure of the year(s) but I think she served on board during 1990-to 1995. and then retired off the U.S. S. MCKEE --If anyone knows where she might be located or a last known address - I would love to hear from you. Stephen M. Mora

204 - June 4, 2006 8:00 pm

Name:

Mandy

Tender:

USS Sperry AS-12

Comments:

I served aboard the Sperry from June 1970 to Jan. 1974. She was ported in San Diego at that time at Ballast Point. I came there straight from Storekeeper school at 32nd street. I was from Redondo Beach about 100 miles north in L.A. so I spent almost every weekend at home. But there was this one weekend that I could not wiggle out of my watch or get a stand-by. Storekeepers stand very few watches but the Quarterdeck watch was one of them. It was a lazy, balmy day in San Diego and there I was on the Quarterdeck as the messenger,(E-3) and I noticed two old men slowly walking down the pier towards the gang plank. As they came up the stairs, I could see wonderment and anticipation in their eyes. It turned out that they were plankowners and had not seen the ship since WWII. they asked permission to look at the ship from the Ensign who had the deck. Seeing that the 90 day wonder had no Idea if this was permisable, I assured him that It happened all the time. (I had no Idea either) I was bored and talked the Ensign to let me be the guide for them. For the next hour I was treated to the most wonderful "sea-stories" I had ever heard. these men had been with the Sperry from her sea-trials to actual battles condition off the Borneo coast. As they were leaving one of them actually shed tears as he dreaded the day that she would finally be de-commisioned. They made such an impression on this 19 year old kid, I wrote a poem about what they talked about that day.

205 - May 31, 2006 8:00 pm

Name:

Mischa Eric Zimmermann

Tender:

USS Orion

Comments:

I served on the USS Orion (AS-18) from Dec 1984 - Feb 1988. Reading the history of the USS Fulton (AS-11), I noticed that its deployment to La Madellena was not mentioned. The Fulton was alongside us in 1986 (I think) and helped maintain Orion's subs and feed her crew for about 2 months while the she underwent an SRA. Hope this helps. Mischa Eric Zimmermann

206 - May 3, 2006 8:00 pm

Name:

RC "Tex" Bosworth

Tender:

USS Griffin

Comments:

Yes, there is some question about the patch you had on Griffin's page and also seen on eBay -- but I'm not sure it's accurate. My father, RC "Tex" Bosworth, was stationed on the Griffin during the war (1943-1945). I saw and recall him referring to their logo. "We fix everything from a broken heart to the crack of dawn". I'll to try and locate the graphic but this may have been a specific shop within the ship. You have a good thing in listing these ships and the part they played in the war. Larry Bosworth

207 - April 1, 2006 7:00 pm

Name:

Jim Hoffman

Tender:

USS Holland AS-32

Comments:

I reported for duty aboard USS HOLLAND AS 32 right out of boot in May 1965 in Rota. I was a Shipfitter in X56 if my memory is right. One thing I see mentioned on this site is mention of the Hammerhead crane well I never heard that term it was called the boat and missle crane also there is no mention of the Alvin coming aboard when we were involved in the H-Bomb hunt that the Airforce lost. The Alvin played a key role in the recovery. I remember the chilly wet winters going to the base locker club to get the civvies on and go indulge in some fine cerevasa with the great Chinese food that was everywhere in Rota as most EM's were know to get 100 pesetas instead of the usual 60 per dollar at any of the local establishments. Best and worse time for me was the trip to Barcelona and the stop in Portsmouth England before coming back to Charleston and the Strip outside the Main gate Well that was 40 years ago I stayed in 10 years after the Holland then the Orion down at pier Lima. One Two Black Shoe Smooth Sailing Jim Hoffman SFP2

208 - February 26, 2006 7:00 pm

Name:

Emmett Wilson

Tender:

USS Apollo AS-25

Comments:

My father, Emmett Wilson, from Des Moines, IA proudly served on this tender as a Carpenter's Mate. I'd love to hear from anyone who knew him. Thank you, Julie Fuller

209 - January 24, 2006 7:00 pm

Name:

Dale K. Hubbartt

Tender:

USS Hunley AS-31

Comments:

I was stationed aboard USS Hunley AS-31, from nov 72- nov 74. We were relieved on station Guam by the USS Proteus AS-19. I was serving with the USMC DETACHMENT at the time of my service. I am trying to find a copy of the cruise book that was printed upon our departure from Guam. Any help in this mater would be greatly appreicated... Respectfully Submitted Dale K. Hubbartt AMS1(AW) USNR

210 - January 21, 2006 7:00 pm

Name:

James D. Bowers III

Tender:

USS Hunley AS-31

Comments:

PNCM James D. Bowers Jr served aboard USS HUNLEY (AS 31) at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC from late 1974 to June 1977. He served as Personnel Officer/Admin LCPO during this time. He retired from the navy in 1979 at Millington, TN. Those who knew Dad know that he was a pretty intense individual and was tough to work for. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke in 1990, and it left him partially paralized on his right side. His demeanor changed to a nice, peaceful older man who was a joy to be around. Dad suffered a heart attack, and passed away December 9, 2005. For those who remember Dad, you are encouraged to write me James D. Bowers III, PNC, USN (Retired).