308 - April 12, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Dave Espenscheid

Tender:

Bushnell AS-15

Comments:

I served aboard the Bushnell (AS-15) from 1957 to late 1959 in Key West, Florida in the Repair Division in the gyro shop as an IC Technician 2nd class. Operation Springboard was one of our frequent exercises as were various cruises to Norfolk. VA to relieve tenders for yard periods. One time I remember a crew member getting his head caught in the lift that hoisted gun shells for the five inch guns. It was the saddest day on board that I had on board. I served on Shore Patrol with the city police force that provided many experiences. Mostly our shop repaired submarine gyro compasses, movie projectors, meters and our equipment that helped interior communications on board diesel submarines.Dave Espenscheid

309 - April 2, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Joe "MOON" Mullens

Tender:

Holland

Comments:

I reported aboard the Holland, april 1972 in Rota,Spain and stayed with her till august 1975. For me it was always the "Happy Holland", where everyday was a holiday and every meal was a feast.......yes, I was a ships cook! From Rota to Charleston to Bremerton and then back,it was a time that I will never forget.I would like to hear from any of my past shipmates,Hey Rat-Where are you?

310 - March 10, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Jim Potter

Tender:

USS Nereus AS-17

Comments:

I was stationed aboard the USS Nereus AS-17 from April 1961 to July 1963. In that time I went from EMFN to EM-2.I was attached to the R-3 Div.-(Electrical Repair)Our job was to maintain & support the electrical equipment on board the Submarines in our Squadron-Subron-5 we did maintenance & repair on all electrical motors- M-G units (Motor Generater units-these were used to convert D.C. power to A.C. power on board the Submarines). We also had a rewind shop where we could rewind & rebuild any electrical motor that would go bad on any of the Subs in our Sqd. Iwas on the Nereus when Pres. Kennedy ran the blockade on Cuba. I don't think that a lot of people realize just how bad this situation was. We had all the Boats in our Squd. Resupplied, repaired, & underway within 24 hours & we went to full security right in San Diego Harbor,fully armed topside watch with M-1's. Another event I vividly remember is when the USS THRESHER sank! The memorial service was very dignified & serious, as the Submarine USS Permit left the side of the Nereus with a very large wreath of flowers on her deck-she went to sea & submerged letting the wreath float of her deck-in remembrance of those who perished on the Thresher.Jim Potter

311 - March 3, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Dan Smigielski

Tender:

USS Proteus

Comments:

I was stationed on the Old Pro from 87 to 90. While I have a few pictures of the "Old Pro" - I'd be interested in seeing and getting some more. If anyone has more to share - give me a shout. Dan Smigielski

312 - February 27, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Mary Ellen Nigh (Formerly Shannon)

Tender:

Spear

Comments:

I served my country during the Iranian Crisis of 1980 on board the Spear. While deployed to the Indian Ocean I met a sailor off the U.S.S. Baton Rouge(SSN689) and we evenually married. Almost 20 years later we are still together and have two fine sons. I would be interested in hearing from any old comrades in arms from those days. My maiden name was Shannon and I was in Engineering.Mary Ellen Nigh (Shannon)

313 - February 25, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

James "Scott" Pense

Tender:

USS DIXON AS-37

Comments:

I served on board the USS DIXON AS-37 from November of 1991 till July of 1995 I'm a welder and worked in R-1 as well as R-8. What a great time..James "Scott" Pense

314 - February 21, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Del Bowlby, exmt2(SS)

Tender:

Comments:

I was a Dam Neck Teck in 74-75. I then served aboard two boats (W. Wilson(Posieden) and S. Houston(Polaris). I trained originaly for Poseiden C school then went to conversion school. I particularly enjoyed the E-6 test story along with the fast attack story. I too had a LPO that gave me a butt chewing and a chalenge. Those six years I spent were both the best and worst years of my life. I don't regret a minute of it. Del Bowlby ex-MT2(ss)

315 - February 9, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

J. Chapman

Tender:

Comments:

2/9/2000

316 - January 31, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

C. Knowles

Tender:

Comments:

I have spent the evening reading "Tender Tails". I was one of those submariners tied up to the Protius in 1973 and 1974 when I was on the USS James Monroe SSBN622. Thanks for the heart warming, this is no BS, sea stories. I enjoyed them all and it brought back some of my more treasured memories. How about "Andy's Hut?" I remember a few nights I don't remember there.

317 - January 26, 2000 7:00 am

Name:

Rick England

Tender:

USS Proteus AS-19

Comments:

I was in the R-4 Div. Aboard the USS Proteus AS-19 from late 1972 till March 1974 Guam era. Hi to all I knew back then. Would like to hear of any reunions or from anyone else around, whom was There at the same time. Rick England