268 - April 22, 2002 8:00 pm

Name:

Jeff Marks

Tender:

FULTON

Comments:

The fire on the USS Fulton during her 1983-84 stay in Quincy wasn't caused by oily rags left by a yardworker. It was due to faulty wiring in her main electrical distrubution panel. When the Yard Electrician went to energize the panel he threw the switch to the Exciter and the front of the panel blew out. The flame spiraled into the overhead where it caught the cork insulation on fire. The Fulton had cork insulation for deadening the sound of her diesel engines. The insulation began to smolder causing alot of smoke. That's when the OOD called General Quarters. We spent all day at G.Q. pierside General Dynamics, Quincy. The Shipyard Firefighters entered the Mainspace but, left shortly afterwards claiming it was too smoky for them to help us. Most of the credit for putting out this fire should go to HT3 Nick Edgington and another HT3 from Engineering "DC" division named Mike. I wish I could remember his last name. Edgington and Mike served as No. 1 and No. 2 Nozzleman on the Mainspace Repair Party. I went to HT "A" school and served with Mike in Engineering . Our LPO was HT1 Grey and our CPO was HTC lebraun Later, during the yard period I was transferred to Repair Division where I worked with Nick in the Sheet Metal Shop ( I believe the shop was 17A). The Shop Supervisor was HT2 Dan Spath. I would like to here from any Fulton crewmembers stationed onboard between 1982~1984.

269 - February 12, 2002 7:00 pm

Name:

Terry Feenstra

Tender:

L. Y. Spear (AS-36)

Comments:

I reported onboard L. Y. Spear (AS-36) after Christmas break in January of 1978. The ship was in the Portsmouth shipyards at the time. After leaving the yards we went to Gitmo for training... And then to New Orleans for liberty. On our way up the Mississippi we collided with a tanker. I was standing watch on the stern anchor windlass at the time... Thinking about jumping into the river. The only other deployment I remember was a visit to Florida... Spent most of the time in Norfolk. I was onboard when women were being originally assigned... In fact I was a tour guide for a committee on women in the Navy. I didn't have any problems with women aboard ship. They just did their jobs like the rest of us... Mostly.

270 - January 25, 2002 7:00 pm

Name:

Toni Heckler

Tender:

USS Eurale

Comments:

My father served on the USS Eurale 1944-1945. He was Fireman 1/class Anthony (Tony) Fabanich from Freedom PA. If anyone remembers him, please contact me. Thanks, Toni Heckler

271 - January 21, 2002 7:00 pm

Name:

Glenn Clarke

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

I was an SK3 on the proteus from 1986 to 1988. My mates and I are planning on a little reunion in Las Vegas sometime in September 2002. Could you please posibly post something to spark interest on your site. We are mostly concerened with the supply divisions -- but if others are interested, great, the more the merrier.

272 - December 25, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Ken Allred SM2/C

Tender:

Bushnell

Comments:

I am a plank owner of the Bushnell -- served aboard from April 1943 untl Nov. 1946 I made it to SM2/c I am now 77 years old and some of my memories remain as they were yesterday. Names like L. L. Wheat from Tex. A. E. Smith. I would like to hear from some of my old shipmates It saddended me to learn of her ending. I came from TN where I still live today. God bless all who have served their Country. Ken Allred SM2/C

273 - September 29, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

John J. Hughes

Tender:

USS Holland AS-32

Comments:

I definately have some stories regarding the weapons station in goose creek, s.c. And as an engineman stationed in the hole from 1984-1988 on the holland. I also have alot of pictures of the enginerooms and exterior of the ship. I could probably get them on disk and email them to you if you wanted. I would like to commend you on an excellent holland profile. My request has to do with locating the holland specifically and find out if it is okay to tour it or get memorabilia???? I know it's in suisun, california. I tried contacting all the navy and coast guard bases to get the location. They either didn't know or didn't want to say. If you can give me any more specific info or a contact person,that would be super! Thank you very much, God bless you and america....

274 - September 12, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Roy Arnold

Tender:

USS Orion

Comments:

I served on the USS Orion AS-18 from Jan 55 to October 57 in Norfolk, VA. I went on-board directly from machinist school in San Diego, CA. I worked in the Repair Office and then finished out my enlistment in the Tool Crib. I have lost track of all of my shipmates and would appreciate any contact.Roy Arnold MR2

275 - September 6, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Dave

Tender:

LY Spear AS36

Comments:

I was on LY Spear AS36 Oct. 69 to April 71. USNR CYN3 (radio clerical ). I'm interested in anyone with info about radiomen or signalmen of this era; especially a John Baka Radiomen 2nd class. Was on commissing crew.

276 - August 17, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

John R. Myers Jr

Tender:

USS Clytie AS 26

Comments:

My father served on the USS Clytie AS 26 as medical doctor from 1945 to1946. His name was Lt Commander John R. Myers if anyone knews him please write me. Your help would be greatly appreciated. ( dad died Aug of 1991 at the age of 89)

277 - August 6, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Debra Nakos

Tender:

USS Clytie (AS-26)

Comments:

I am trying to get in touch with men who served on the USS Clytie (AS-26) in Australia during WWII. My father served on this ship and I would like to put him in touch with former shipmates. If you are or know of a shipmate who may be interested in corresponding, please contact me.