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OLD Reunion Hall Table for: USCGC Burton Island On 02/27/08 R.W.McCloud said: Was on the Burton Island fm 66 to 68 Retired 82BMC On 02/23/08 John Knight said: I served aboard the B.I. as RD2 and was the mail carrier also. The years 1971 thru 1973. I'm looking for John Lehman SN striking for radarman, not sure if I spelled the last name correctly. Hello to my shipmates, Mark Crowder, Rick Joslin, Ron Clark and Wayne Cottingham, Dave Langston. On 02/16/08 Steve Schlansky said: Hi again, I served on the Burton Island from October 68’- September 69’. My 1st assignment on the BI was in the Boiler room. Later I was moved to B2 engine room. After Operation deep freeze (think we got back in April) I and others tore out all the asbestos out of the smoke stack. I may Hi to fellow shipmates, have this wrong as I also served on the Staten Island and possibly tore out the asbestos on that ship instead. Proabalities are it was the BI though because I went to engineman school in Sept than to the SI. Anyway I have Asbestosis which I believe was caused by jobs I did as an Engineman or while I worked on boilers before going to B2, while stationed on Icebreakers. If you could possibly remember anything that could help me I’d much appreciate it. Please email me at hoggy25@comcast.net or feel free to call me at (425)761-2725. Hope life has been good for you and your families all these years. Thanks, Steve On 01/13/08 Bill Frost said: I came out of basic training @ Alameda, CA and ended up as a plank owner when the USCG took over the BI from the Navy in Seattle the winter of 66. Started out on the deck force & worked there during the yard overhaul in Long Beach, CA. I started striking radar 3 days out on the first trip south with Operation Deepfreeze 68. Upon the return I was sent to VN and 82' WPBs. After 17 moths in the RVN I returned to COTP Seattle as a BM2 running S&R on 40 footers to finish up my 4 year hitch. Then got out to go back to college. Anyone who remembers me please send an email to renew contact and catch up. On 12/16/07 Rich Boyd DC2 said: Happy Holidays to the men and their families who seved on th e 'B I' On 11/27/07 Nick Mailo said: Wow, Alot of people I haven't thought of in quite a while. I'm Nick Mailo MK2 ( was anyway), on the B.I. 76-78 Left as a boiler Tech. If you have lost your Cruise Books as I have, Check out the photos from Freds place. A good laugh. Keep in touch...Anybody remember 'Elvis and the Starlites' See ya On 11/27/07 Dustin Schmidt thesuniscominupovertherockies@yahoo.com) said: My dad Dennis Schmidt was part of operation deep freeze in the navy in 63,64, and 67. He passed away in 2001 of lung cancer. The main reason I stumbled across this page is because I'm looking for information on a peak in the Queen Maud Mountains that is named after him, 'Schmidt Peak.' If any one can help me with this, or knew my dad and wants to share stories or pictures, please email me. Thanks!!! On 11/21/07 glen fitzmaurice said: hi on board april 73 april 75 all otheres that time mail me On 08/14/07 Gary Hosman said: Went to the BI straight out of bootcamp in 1976. Went south and north then off to Gov. Iskand for school. Had some great times in that forward berth. On 07/12/07 Mickey Sampson said: Came aboard in Tahiti in 1974 right out of boot. Made one south trip and lots of friends. On 07/09/07 Ed Cumings said: I served on the Burton Island for a trip north in 1973. On 06/24/07 Dave Morehead said: Served on the Hurtin' Burton 74-75 as SN deckforce with 1 south trip and 1 north trip. Look forward to hearing from shipmates. On 05/12/07 Randy Beamer said: Looking for info on DC1 Curtis Gray. Served with him at TRACEN Alameda 74-75. Someone said he was killed in a car wreck, but I can't verify. Any help is appreciated On 04/21/07 Jack Upton-Rowley said: MMCM RICHARD KING (RET)PASSED AWAY4/15/07 AFTER 6 MONTHS OF COMPLICATIONS FORM LUNG OPERATION. HE SERVED ABOARD THE BURTON iSLAND IN THE EARLY '70'S On 03/25/07 Carl Marschner said: I serverd on the B.I. in 74-75.Recently found this web site,sure brings back old memories...and they are good ones.I would enjoy hearing from my shipmates. On 03/08/07 Ed Koenig said: I am having published my book about my trip on B. I. in 1947. it is 'The Antarctic Journal of a Sailor on Operation Windmill, 1947-48'. You can see it, and buy it, on internet at Authorhouse.com/bookstore and put Antarctic Journal in the 'Search' window. Best Wishes, Ed Koenig ETM2 on B.I. 1947-48 On 02/10/07 Heather Francis said: Looking for any information on my father, Timothy O'Loughlin nicknamed 'Ollie' who was on the Staten Island 64 - 65' Operation Deep Freeze. New Zealand & Antatctica waters, Wellington & Lyttleton for Rest & Recreation. Would very much like to piece together my family Heritage, anyone knew him, would greatly appreciate hearing from you! On 12/21/06 jim Halpin said: reported 1966 in Seattle was an original plank owner On 11/09/06 Thomas Roper said: Greetings: I was on the BI in 1961-1962. I was an AG3. I loved New Zealand and Australia. I would enjoy hearing from shipmates of that time. Sincerely, Thomas Roper On 10/31/06 Bob Marshall said: 2007 reunion is changed to 08-11 Oct. Laughlin, NV Feel free to email me for info. or see my posting of 07/16/06 bobmarsh377@msn.com On 10/20/06 John Pratt said: Served on the BI during 67/68 South Cruise,Greetings to the gang.Worked in B-1 engine room.Reside in Opelika, Al. On 09/29/06 BOB CLARK said: I WAS ON THE BI 69/70 MADE 2 TRIPS SOUTH On07/16/06 Bob Marshall said: Hey Everyone. The 2007 reunion is set for Seattle, date is yet to be set. Contact me or see the BI webpage at www.discoverynet.com/~greel/ Hope to see everyone there! Bob Marshall, FA/FN, B-1/Eng. Supp. '71-73 On06/27/06 Steve Holmes said: Served on the BI 67-68 IN B-1 engine room. Many great memories of good friends and fun times. I am now living in Sun City AZ. and doing great. On05/23/06 Bryan Hanson said: Was on the Burton Island in 74 and 75, made 2 trips up north and one south. Loved New Zealand,Tahiti, Chile. Looking for old shipmates with pics, I lost all of mine years ago. Hope this is still a good email. Bryan D Hanson bryanhanson@mail.com On 02/16/06 Muster Host said: Last call for the Icebreaker Muster! All registrations must be in by March 15. To date about 140 rooms reserved for the week long event in Laughlin, Nevada. Check out the website, www.icebreakermuster.com for all the information. My promise is, “If you don’t have a good time in Laughlin, you can take me out on the fantail and kick my a**”. On02/04/06 Frank Fidler's son said: My dad, Frank Fidler (FNEM/EM3), was on the CGC Burton Island from around '73 to '75. He heard about this site from a friend and asked me to look up some old friends, a Mr. Jim David in particular. I'm told my dad went to your wedding and switched duty stations with you. Anyway, he's really interested to to hear back from Mr. David and any other friend of his. Call him at (561) 439-8028. On01/20/06 louie crompton said: i served on the southwind in 1945 On01/13/06 L.M 'Bud said: I was aboard during DF76 as CPO (ships office) but I do not recall any transfer from CGC GLACIER of that kind. On01/04/06 Roger Northcutt said: Looking for anyone with memory of the CGC Glacier's Gerald Reily's body being transferred to the CGC Burton Island in January Deepfreeze 76 On12/28/05 Debra Ewer Todd said: My father was on the UUS Burton Island sometime between 1951-1953. His name was Thomas L. Ewer and would have been age 17-19.. Would love to hear from someone who may remember him. On11/28/05 Stan Barnes said: Ahoy, As the BIs Coast Guard coordinator, I wish to welcome all of you who are not as of yet members of the BI Association, to please contact me so we can get you on board. Come meet your old crew mates and enjoy the seastories and hospitality. On11/23/05 w. a. (al) hardwick said: i was on the bi 50-52, yn3, looking for harold chase, robert merko, joe roth, red mcgee, all ships office personel. also donald perkins, cook. any one know these guys send me an email On11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia said: The Icebreaker Muster is six months away and there are about 150 people coming so far. Check out the website, www.icebreakermuster.com. Let's see more Burton Island people on the list of who's coming. On10/28/05 Joseph (Rick) said: I am looking for some guys who were on the BI. Ben Benson, Cato ?,Michael Hillsinger, Ron Meyers???? If you are these people please contact me at delipie_76@sbcglobal.net. Thank You. On10/08/05 R.E.Bob Bates BT3 said: hi to all ,served abaord B.I. 11/66to 9/69 alot of good times and memories. On09/01/05 Louie LaRiccia said: The September update for the Icebreaker Muster is on the website, www.icebreakermuster.com. Don’t be left at the gangway – mail those registrations! On06/17/05 Louie LaRiccia said: NOW HEAR THIS!! For those not aware - The Icebreaker Muster will be held May 1 to 5, 2006 in Laughlin, Nevada. For full information, go to icebreakermuster.com. This will be a sellout! On04/25/05 LCDR Patrick Mack said: Greetings Burton Island .. I am LCDR Patrick Mack, RADM Jeffrey Garrett's Aide in the 13th District. RADM Garrett (then LTJG Garrett - First Lieutenant on board) sailed on BI during the 1977 trip and many others. RADM Garrett is retiring this summer and I have been tasked to dive into his history to find anecdotes and pictures from those who knew him best. This is a short notice request for those of you shipmates of his..I am looking for pictures and maybee a funny anecdote to present at the Flag Conference next week. Please feel free to give me a call, 206 220 7093 or email my at Patrick.j.Mack@uscg.mil Thanks On03/20/05 E. Leonard Lambert said: Servedn on The USS Burton Island AGB-1 from 1960-63 I have wrote a book on the BI's History from 1946-78. If you would like to purchase one contack me at my E-Mail address. On02/21/05 Loren Dudley said: I served on Staten Island in Boston54-55 then transferred prior to it going West Coast. Loved that breaker. Any one remember me? On02/19/05 derrickmitchell said: asm3 mitchell here,well long time in the civ, world.sailed on burton island for my 1st deployment from Atc Mobile.i am african-american On02/10/05 Tom Fuldner said: I sailed on the BI from 74 to 76 and worked in the Ship's Office. Worked with 'Tiny' Northrup and Wayne 'Wilbur' Barefoot. Great times. Plan to make the 2005 reunion. On11/24/04 Terry Inman said: 2005 Reunion is September 19-23 at Kansas City. Tours set up for the Harley plant and other local sites. Check in at the Burton Island website for more info or contact newsletter editor at website for specfics. On09/01/04 Terry Inman said: Checked back in to see who was still around. For those of you looking for a reunion, check out the Burton Island website (just do a Google). We're meeting later this month in Kansas City to set the details for next year's reunion there. Come and see all your old shipmates that you miss (or don't miss) and drag along any other shipmates that you know their whereabouts. On08/20/04 James Stanbro said: I sailed on the Northwind between '75 and '77 ....... For a number of years I've been thinking of going back to visit these great places. I just found a terrific deal on cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica. Celebrity Cruises has a polar class Russian icebreaker on a 13 day cruise to the Arctic (on 9/4) and 11 day cruises to Antarctica (on 10/25 and 11/6). I've shopped prices and these cruises look like a great deal. Since the cruises take place soon it looks like Celebrity is offering last minute deals. The price is roughly $5,000 per person (includes all food, drinks, excursions, etc.). Similar cruises with other companies go for about twice that amout. The icebreaker has zodiacs for exploring and even two helicopters that take passengers out to view the area. I got this information from Celebrity's website (www.celebrity.com). I called the number they show (866-973-8466) to get the price information. Anyway, I'm seriously considering taking one of these cruises and thought I'd pass the information on to those of you who may be interested too. On08/17/04 Joseph Elmo Reedy said: is there any data on Joseph Elmo Reedy, commanding officer On 08/17/04 Joseph Reedy said: is there any data on the Burton Island, commanding officer Joseph Elmo Reedy On07/06/04 Paul Bois said: Hi all, I reported on board in 66 in Seattle and served from 66 to 69, made two south trips, does anyone have any information on Don Fryer, from Texas or Kenny Nelson from Chicago? On04/01/04 Ann (Allen) Hopkins said: Looking for members who would have known my father, George W. Allen, Jr. He served on the BI around 66-72. Not sure which years for certain. He was an engineer and would have been around 29-32 years old at the time. Hope to hear from someone and share memories of him with me. He died very young in his life (age 42) from an accidental electrocution while repairing a rental home. He has an 11 year old grandson that he would have loved to spoil. I hope to be able to have stories to tell this little guy of mine about his grandad, USCG CW04 George W. Allen. On03/28/04 STeve Gartin said: Hello all, I took a vacation on the BI in 1968. Anyone out there from that period? Steve Gartin On03/13/04 ALAN K. PHILLIPS said: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW ALAN K. PHILLIPS On03/04/04 linda williams said: hello i am looking for anyone who knew my father sterling price ellis who was aboard the burton in 1951. or maybe where i can find more info? this is a great site. thanks On02/05/04 Mark Maynard said: I took the very last trip on the B.I. four times! I couldn’t wait to get off the boat (when I wasn’t restricted), now I realize some of my most cherished memories are from that time. Came on as an FA then I made SR (whoops), then SA, then SN. I remember hanging literally horizontal on the overhead pipes on the secured weather deck while taking 30-35 rolls in the Weddle Sea with waves of water spraying us. It was also pretty fun to hang out in Ice con when we took some big rolls. I see a lot of my shipmates (and Mast Rep) here and I hope you’re all well. Surprisingly enough, I retired from the CG in 97, and now I’m an elementary school teacher here in Seattle. I’ve talked to a few of you but drop me a line when you get the time. On02/04/04 Dave Langsdale said: Looking for Ken Predmore and Willie Eaton, both radioman, who were part of operation Deep- freeze 70-71 with myself, Larry , Cuz, Rick and Mark... appreciate any help you guys can provide. Thanks, dj On01/23/04 Ed Koenig said: I was electronics tech on BI in 47-48 on Operation Windmill when BI and Edisto spent two months below Antactic Circle. I would like to hear from anyone from that time. I kept a journal and have published a few copies. I would like to pass these on to fellow BI shipmates. On12/28/03 Victor D. Phillips said: Just got in touch with Leonard Mackereth after almost 30 years,...any of you old salts remember when he was aboard the Burton Island back in 72/73 ?,...Trying to get in touch with Steve White,...that also was aboard the Burton Is. at the same time,...and how about 'Dan Burton' from about 70/71,...I went to Eng. School with Dan,.....Both Mac, Steve and I were stationed at 'Terminal Island' after they got off the Burton Is. way back in 73/74,...I got Mac's # and address,...still trying to get Steve White's,...what a guy,...everying morning Steve would pull up in his light blue VW bug and wake me for a cup of coffee, smoke, and make sure I made muster...I've gotten in touch with almost 2 dozen ex mates,...lets find more. On11/28/03 Tim Russell said: Served on BI right out of boot 1976, Made a north and south trip. When I try to explain to people where we went and the thing we did, they cant understand. Almost went Awol for Diane Ross in Wellington but thought better of it. Stayed with the Ross family in Upper Hut That Christmass (wow) Boyington and Lary Hoye Contact me. On11/18/03 Mike Norton said: Been a while and decided to check back and see who was still around... Say my 'Hi' to Randy B and Chris Warner, sent Norm Ching an email as well. Hated & LOVED my time on BI... hated 'Marvelous Marv' & MK1/MKC Snyder in B2 and Loved Working for 'Papa D' in B1 And my short stint with 'Pops' Gambrell, the 'Freakman' & Carson in Engineering Supply. Wouldn't change one second of it for anything though. My best to all my shipmates! On10/15/03 Randy Boyington (SN) said: Well alot of you on this board I remember well. Sailed on DF76-77, ASW 77, and decommed her after DF78. Anyone have the e-mail address for Curtis Gray?? Hey Mike Norton, Steve Baldaramos, Ron Wilton, Jeff Palmer, Joe Kindon and the rest I sailed with, hope you are all doing well. Retired in 99 as a BMC and are currently working for the Federal Railroad Administration (Fed DOT)as a hazmat inspector in the Seattle area. On09/08/03 Chip Dize said: Aboard the Burton Island 76-77 as an MK2. Spent most of my time 'on watch' in B2 engineroom. Anyone remember dragging the XO back to the ship in Valpo after we found him passed out in a ditch. I'm hoping that wasn't a dream. I don't remember much from that port of call!! On07/03/03 John P. Martinez said: Funny how memories come rolling back. I've been thinking alot about the young men and women who now serve our country. It takes me back to my youth and to my many shipmates who served our country when it was our turn. It was a period in our lives when so many things were changing and being military was not the 'in thing'. Protest banners met us in N.Z. and people looked at us with a wary eye at home. We even got the 'Yankee Go Home' in Canada. But we were an island onto ourselves and I could always count on my mates. I'm proud to have served with you, my shipmates. I would not want to change any part of my life aboard the 'B.I.' Served from Feb. 72 to sometime in 1974. Anyone out there remember our bus ride from Achorage to Seward for our first billet aboard the B.I.? I was a deck ape S.A. I left as a BM3. Everyone called me 'JP'. I've made contact with a few shipmates by using the web-sites. Thanks to you mates who have made this possible. I hope to see you all at a future reunion or hear from anyone out there. On06/16/03 Steven Burletson said: Ahoy Shipmates. I served on the B.I. from '73 to '75 as radar/3. Sometimes I can still hear ice scraping the sides of the hull. I'll never forget New Zealand or Chile for that matter. If any of you guys are out there drop a line. I'm looking for a Robert 'rob' Pennington and Edward Blohme. On06/13/03 Billy Butler said: Deep Freeze 75-76 One South and one North. I see Capt Fournier is still around. Sorry about that Table meeting Capt. You might say I'm a changed man. Ret-94 RMC On06/10/03 Dave langsdale said: I can vividly remember sitting at the teletype in my 9-5, m-f job at group Duluth MN with 14 months left on the tour, seeing the orders come for the Burton Island en route Antarctica for operation deep-freeze 71, and wondering what had I done to deserve this? However the memories of that 14 months, the guys in the radio room (Larry, Cuz, Rick, Fred and Mark), sliding down Mt Juneau and chasing penguins have lasted a lifetime. I still have, though not displayed, the sheepskin and llama & Alpaca rugs and various other worthless to all but me memorabilia. Dave langsdale Rm 2 Radio School 3/68 Gates Mills OH radio station (decommissioned in '69) Group Duluth 69-70 Burton Island 70-71 On05/27/03 James R Haley Jr said: Served aboard right out of boot camp, Hotel 76, still remember walking up to the quarter deck and giving my first salute to the old girl. Pretty exciting. I reported aboard June 76, went north, south, north and then got the boot just before the south trip fall of 77. As I left for the last time, I blew attention on the loudspeaker with my bosun's pipe and anounced 'now Haley is away for the last time!' Went to YBI and left the gaurd from there. My Dad is James Sr, retired BMC, brother Bruce retired bm, brother Chris still in as LT. Anybody from then remember me? On05/19/03 Roger Northcutt said: Burton Island 1974 to 1976 as deck ape....PSSTA Los Angeles/Long Beach Quartermaster. Two Norths/Two Souths. Shipped out of Antarctica with broken ankle. I recall everyone that has posted as being on board during this time frame.Lots of great memories. Anyone out there turn up positive for Hepatitis C....like I did. On03/27/03 John Wood said: Burton Island 74 & 75 as EM3. Worked with a great bunch. George Felix, Greg Johnson, Norm Ching, Jim David, John Opsahl, Ed Luis, Butch Bowyer, John Kiley and others. North & South trip with many memories. Would love to see a reunion come together some day. On03/12/03 Carlie E. Ange said: This the frist time I been on freds place looks good. On02/09/03 John Pratt said: Just dicovered this Burton Island website! I was stationed on the 'BI' from 7/67 to 7/68. Made one south cruise...... On02/08/03 Jeff Barry said: Served from Oct'75 until Nov'77 as TT Seeing several names I recognize was great. brought back lots of memories. Will try contacting a few when I find time. On01/22/03 JACK CLARK said: Served on the B.I.(57-58) when she was attached to the Navy.made 1 Arctic deployment (Dewline resupply) 1 Antarctic deployment (Deepfreeze III) On12/31/02 Bob said: Served on the BI for Deep Freeze '68 and '69 Under Captain B.B. Leland. Hawaii, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Australia, and of course Antarctica...What a life! Happy New Year to all of my old shipmates, I'll never forget ya. On10/11/02 Tim Tefft said: Aboard 'TAD', like everyone else for last north trip as YN1. Now living in Las Vegas, NV as CWO2 RETIRED. On 05/26/02 Mike Norton said: Hi to all my old shipmates... Want to know if anyone from the DF74 & DF 75 is around (along with a bunch of ASW's)Drop a line if 'you were there'!!! On 05/13/02 Curtis Colvin said: Curtis Colvin EN-2 on board BI 70 Deep Freeze. Glad to hear from all who were there, Dale,Tim,Ned,just a few I remember. On 05/08/02 Chuck Dale said: Hey Burton Island crew - Chuck Dale DC-2 on BI 69-70. Love to hear from you guys: Fitz, Boyd, Ned etc. Retired to florida and this is as far south as I go now a days! Didn't miss too many movements after Samoa! On 03/31/02 Tony Taylor said: Yeah, Burton Island 67/68 - deepfreeze 68 right out of the yards at Bethlehem Steel in Long Beach. Great trip, memorable times (but I'm not too swift with names after 30+ years...) On 02/02/02 Don Yeargin said: RM2 on the BI 67 & 68. Made the first and second Operation Deep Freeze deployment under the Coast Guard. Came aboard when she was in the Long Beach Ship Yard (rebuild). Just received a letter from Howard Elliot (radioman). Would like to hear from anyone on board during that time period. Especially David Treeland QM3(Wis.).Ran many phone pathces back to the States for the crew and also was the Postal Clerk (Howerd Elliott was the other postal clerk). On 02/02/02 EDWARD CUMING said: I SERVED ABOARD THE BURTON ISLAND FROM APRIL OF 73 THRU DEC 74 AS A DECKHAND STRIKING FOR GUNNERSMATE. I ONLY MADE ONE TRIP, AT THAT WAS TO THE NORTH ONTHE ARTIC SUMMER WEST TRIP OF 73 On 01/26/02 CHRIS GOODWIN said: HI! ,I'M THE YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE CWO4 ARCHIE C. GOODIN.MY FATHER WAS ON THE B.I.AS STOREKEEPER UNDER OPERATION DEEP FREEZE.I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY DAD ON B.I.I HAVE MET MANY OF YOU AND REMEBER MANY NAMES ON THIS SITE.ANY OLD STORIES? PLEASE CONTACT ME/ PS MY MOTHER STILL HAS MANY PICTURES FROM THE OLD YEAR BOOK IF ANY BODY IS INTERESTED.... On 01/04/02 Chris Warner said: happened to be visiting my son and while playing with his computor came across this site.I saw a lot of names I remember:Mike Norton,Ching(remember the wedding with the roast pig Hawian style in the front yard?)Stumpy,Marty,Papa 'D' is living in temicula,Ca., Chuck English,Tokash,and others.I was injured while on board the USCGC Storis in the bearing straits June 1979. I am now totally disabled due to heart and lung problems but hope to make it to one of the reunions in the near future. I don't have a computor of my own but if anyone wishes to contact me they can thru my son's e-mail or by writing to Chris Warner,985 Ingalls St.,Lakewood,Co.80214 (303-202-5118)I would especially like to hear from Mike Norton. On 12/15/01 bill cooper said: I was a QM2 on the last two trips the BI made. I'll never forget the ship or the great guys I sailed with. Does anyone remember getting back on the ship after four hours in Nome and the rough sea. Thank God I was on watch and not on the LST. Hope to here from any old shipmates. On 11/10/01 Win Eaton said: Em2 in those days, Thank you all for logging on and leaving your comments. I am so happy to have found so many of you from DF77 - From our 'Magical Skipper' on down. I also remember the New Zealand flood and dinner at the farmhouse outside of Wellington in Lower Hut?. The bread pudding was terrific. And who could forget the football games with the Penguins. Where is the 'Dancing Porto Rican' Ed Deridder? And the 'Movie Man' Greg Chapman? Does anyone have a copy of the video Greg made from DF77? 1-541-929-5368 On 09/27/01 frank miller said: I would like to get on board the crews list as a past crewmember of the USCGC BURTON ISLAND (WAGB 283). I made the Deepfreeze south to antartica. DEEPFREEZE 1971. Looking for other members serving that time. Until then, Frank On 09/02/01 Roman Martinez (Marty) said: Served aboard the B.I. right out of Boot Camp, made 2 trips, AWS-76 and DF-77. Spent most of my time in the Boiler Shack and B-2 Engine Room. I'd like to hear from any of the old crew. Currently living in Portland Oregon. On 06/22/01 Charles Kelley said: Hey guys Iwas a AT3 in 1975 when the B.I. came up north and bailed out the Glacier. The airdales were lucky enough to transfer to the B. I. and stay up north for a couple more months. had alot of good times. I remember the night we wer returning to long beach my fellow airdales hung me off the fantail and we changed the name of the Burton Island to the Hurton Island. We got caught and got a good ass chewing. If anyone remebers email me On 06/14/01 John A bohon said: To all who served on the BI from 3 Nov 70 to 15 Mar 72 please e-mail at bohonja@azteca.net On 04/14/01 Steve Burletson said: Ahoy Shipmates. I served on the B.I. from '73 to '75 as radar/3. Sometimes I can still hear ice scraping the sides of the hull. I'll never forget New Zealand or Chile for that matter. If any of you guys are out there drop a line. I'm looking for a Robert 'rob' Pennington and Edward Blohme. On 04/04/01 DOMINIC MAILO said: HEY GUYS GREAT TO SEE SO MANY STILL KEEPING IN TOUCH-I JUST GOT A CALL FROM CURTIS GRAY (FLASHBACK-GIVE ME FIFTY)AND NOW ITS TIME TO GET FILLED IN. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANKS AGAIN On 02/15/01 Melanie Switzer Barnes said: My father would like to say HI to any shipmates! He said to say that 'Uncle Al' said hello. He was a part of Deep Freeze '75. If anyone would like to get in touch with old Dick Switzer, aka 'Switz', you can e-mail me and I will be sure to get the message to him. He also said it was good to see old friends at the reunion in Louisville...Opsal, Doc Bowen... On 02/14/01 Greg Sundborn said: Regards to all... I am enquiring about what ships participated in Operation Deepfreeze 1961. I am particularly interested in any ships which visited Port Lyttleton, New Zealand in November and/or December 1960 and returned to Port Lyttleton about the same time in 1961. Any assistance would be much appreciated as there seems to be very little text on Operations available on the internet. On 01/03/01 Jack Ashworthf said: oops. I ment to add 'I now live in Sheridan Oregon, and would like to find some of the old deckys of the 67/68 trip. On 01/03/01 Jack Ashworth said: Came aboard in Long Beach while in the yard. Only one trip 67/68. I know live in Sheridan Oregon. I still have the album from that trip. Hi to Tom Nutting. On 01/02/01 Mike Santolupo said: Aboard the BI from '76- DECOM. Made 4 'last trips'. Arrived as an ET striker; left as a second class. Worked in a great shop- worked with some great CIC, radio crews and quartermasters. Loved the BI; had great times- but also paid some dues. Was excited about going to my next assignment, but cried during the decommissioning. I had been part of a 'tight' crew on a 'squared- away' ship. But the district spent as little as possible on her as we 'moth-balled' her. She was a rusty can, welded tight while we had our dress uniforms on for the decommissioning ceremony.By this time, most of the crew was TAD- there was only a handful of us left who had done at least 3,4 deployments. Looking back, they could've at least given us some paint to spruce her up one last time. Anyhow, got out after 4- proud to have served my country on a 'can do' ship. Best wishes to all. On 12/20/00 Norm Johnson said: Aboard the B.I. from April '59 to Feb '61 as an ET. Boarded in Long Beach for departure to the Panama Canal and Greenland. 1960 was Oeration DeepFreeze 60 and Operation Chipper off the coast of Chile and Peru. Final cruise was to Point Barrow the summer and Fall of 1960. We then went into the PSNS at Bremerton for a major overhaul. An early out did not allow me to see if the roll stablizers ever worked. On 12/10/00 Dave Yearwood said: Correction to Burton Island statistics.B.I.was commissioned with hull number AG-88,changed to AGB-1 upon return from Operation Highjump in 1947. If someone wanted to start a fight,just refer to her as Aux.Garbage Barge-1.There are many memories of this in the liquied refreshment places of Long Beach & San Pedro,Calif. Ask any 'Old Timer'. On 12/10/00 Dave Yearwood said: Went aboard B.I.when commissioned 1946.Original plankowner.Made operation Highjump,operation Windmill & all other cruises thru Dec 1951. Was EMFN, Stood switchboard watches in #1&3 engine rooms,also throttle watches in #2&3 motor rooms. I am also proud to claim my share of messcooking.Left B.I. in Dec.1951.Many memories of liberty & duty with greatest sailors ever. Skippers were McDonald & Ketcham, two of the best sailors ever,always fair & honest with their crews. On 10/15/00 Loren h Dudley RM1/USN/R said: Served on the Staten Island AGB-5 Boston 1954/1955 prior toleaving for Seattle. Wish I had stayed aboard and sailed her around. Excellent Duty Loren On 09/13/00 Norman Ching said: Ahoy Shipmates.Remember me?FN from 74 thru 76. Made 2 Norths & 2 Souths. I remember you all, Greg Johnson, Dancing Jim David(remember Tahiti?)Bearded Mike Norton from Maryland, Goateed Todd Morris. I think of you fellas all the time. Contact me.Remember John Woods? Jim, Greg...you two should remember. He married my wife's cousin. Contact me and I'll give his e-mail. On 09/06/00 Guido Schröder said: Sorry I send you a wrong Adress here is the right one gshk68@AOL.com On 09/06/00 Guido Schröder said: Dear Sirs, I am a Modellshipbuilder from Germany and I want to build the Burton Island as a Radio Control Modell in Scale 1/72. My Problem is: I have only a small 1/300 Modell from Revell. Is that posible that you can send me any Informations from your Ship (pictures, drawing(dwg,dxf)) P.S. Sorry for my bad English. Thanks and greatings from Germany! On 08/22/00 David Danz said: Served aboard the grand lady frm.1974-1976,two artic norths,two deep freez's.What can one say?Ican only wish for another shot at the 'ol' B>I>!! On 08/16/00 Greg Johnson said: I was on the BI 74 & 75. Sure learned a lot and have a ton of great stories to remember. We had a super EM shop and a great engineering division. Hi to the old crew. On 08/01/00 ENC Discianno, Ret. said: I served aboard the Burton Island when we picked it up in Seattle from the Navy. Went on Operation Deep Freeze in 67-68. Was in charge of B2 Engine Room. Would like to hear from others who served with me. On 05/20/00 David Rivera said: I served on the Burton Island from 66-68 and was part of the first Coast Guard crew on boad. Lots of good memories,would like to hear from any one,still around. On 04/30/00 BRUCE BRADY said: 2nd ALL ICEBREAKER SAILORS REUNION TO BE HELD THIS AUGUST IN VALLEJO, CA. PLS CONTACT FOR REUNION INFO. On 04/15/00 Steve Holmes said: I SERVED ON THE BI 67-68. Made the first cruise in B-1 engine room as EN3. I have lots of good memories of good times and a great crew. I make my home in Coos Bay,Oregon. Hello to all my old shipmates. On 03/10/00 Jim David said: Ahoy B.I. alumni!!! I served on the B.I. from Feb.73 to May 75 as FNEM/EM3. Made 2 North trips and 1 South. I especially remember Christmas Day of 1974; we were coming back from McMurdo and hit the worst storm ever. The old B.I. was 'pitching and rolling' and 'rolling and pitching' like only she could. The waves were breaking over the superstructure. I was the duty EM that day. Everybody was sick and Christmas carols were being piped throughout the ship. I'll never forget laying on the deck, throwing up in a bucket in between singing choruses of Silent Night and Deck the Halls!!! Those were the days !!! SEMPER B.I. !! On 02/26/00 Jack Giralico said: just wanted to remind all of you about the Burton Island Association. Glad I found out about it when I did and was able to attend the last reunion. Lots of fun and lots of friends (old and new) check it out at http://www.discoverynet.com/~greel/ On 02/23/00 Michael Perry said: Hello to all the old crew from the first cruise to the Antarctica 'Operation Deepfreeze 68'. I served 1967-1968 in B1 engine room as an EN2 & EN1. I now make my home in Austin, Texas. On 01/30/00 Howard Elliott said: First CG crew on B.I., made Deep Freeze '67 and '68. Very fond memories of those two years, and good to see names I recognize at Fred's Place. Plan on joining B.I. Association. Would like to hear from shipmates. Now in Tucson, AZ. On 01/21/00 Rich Boyd said: Seved on 'B.I' from 69 to 71. Made 2 Deep Freezes and transfered to USCGC Yocona at Kodiak Ak in 71. I remember the Downtown Club in Wellington,N.Z and driving forlifts back to the ship in Long Beach. Any one from those years drop a line. On 01/06/00 Jeff Palmer said: Just now realized the note I left here 3 years ago is still here. Oh well, I have new e- mail address and got the share another moment from the CG past. May be I'm just getting old??? On 01/06/00 Jeff Palmer said: Made the last trip in 78 and the one before, and the one before that. Yeah, 2 years worth. But it was mostly a good time, except for the first few days joining the ship right out of boot camp in Long Beach in October 76, and chipping paint in the chain locker. I wondered what the hell I'd gotten myself into. But after a south trip I was a BI veteran. I was an SA and after that chain locker business and 6 more months of painting and cleaning, and painting and cleaning, and doing pots and pans I decided to strike for storekeeper. I was one of the last people off the ship and finished the guard at CG12 District San Francisco. Left the CG SK1 in 1980. Met lots of good folks, unfortunately I haven't seen or heard from them in 20 years. On 12/06/99 Sam Smith said: RM3 Sam Smith .. Decom .. Made the last trip .. Bought stock in Gillette .. Helped all you guys out there with your phone patches for christmas. Helped gwiz back to the ship many of times. hope to hear from any of you guys out there. On 12/04/99 Ron Litterell (RET) said: Was really on the last cruise. Any old guys still out there? On 08/02/99 Todd Morris said: I am so glad that I stumbled onto this. It is such a pleasure to see the names of my old shipmates including that of one of my commanding officers. I especially remember one night in '75, somewhere in the Weddell Sea, when a young crewman was seen hanging by the neck near engineering's main control. I believe Stumpy Garrett nearly fainted. He did have to clean his pants. Remember me, the dead man, Fireman Todd Morris, B2 Engine Room. On 05/17/99 Mike Norton said: I was onboard from Sept 74 to the end of DF-76, made 3 DF's and 3 or 4 ASW's, I remember we weren't in Long Beach very much! was an Mk3, made MK2, worked in B-2 with MK1 Schnieder, B-2 with Papa D, and Eng supply with Pops Gambrell, anyone form those days, drop me a line. On 04/13/99 Jack Giralico said: My new email address is jgiralico@insightbb.com. See a lot of names from my time on board (72-74). Hope to see some of you at the reunion. On 02/14/99 Joe Kindon said: Looking Back seeing names and remembering too many things...Tattoos in NewZealand drunk in the Able Tasman and the Beach In Fiji...and Hawaii dont really remember it (hehehe). did ASW 77 and deep Freeze 78. I really do Miss the Old Girl, Sometimes have the Decom plaque above my computer was GM3 when she was Padlocked Cant seem to find Randy(BOOBOO) Boyington lok forward to hearing from ya all!!!!!!!!!!!! On 02/12/99 Alan Nelson said: Recognize alot of names from this motely bunch. Was on BI for AWS '77 and DF '78 as MK2. Worked in EngAux and B-1 Engineroom until Decom in '78. Let's all lift a glass to the memory of this once great ship, and bow our heads in prayer to our former EO Lcdr. Chris Keifer, may he Rest In Peace. On 01/04/99 JIM HUITT said: I RPRTD ABOARD 11/76 AFTER BOOT CAMP. MADE DEEPFREEZE 77 THEN WENT TO 'SS' SCHOOL. I WAS THE CAPTAINS MESSCOOK FOR THE LAST PART OF THE TRIP. I WAS ALSO THE ONE WHO THREW STUMPY'S SHORTS OVER THE SIDE AT INITIATION. ITS GOOD TO SEE SO MANY OLD SHIPMATES. On 12/13/98 Steven E Schlansky said: I was stationed on the Burton Island from Oct 1968-Sept 1969. Hi to Ned Niedringhaus, Jeff Todd, Henry (Hoss) Heron and all the rest. On 10/06/98 STAN GWIZDAK said: I SERVED ON ARCTIC WEST 77 AND DEEP FREEZE 78 AS AN RM2. I MUST HAVE ENJOYED THE COLD. I LIVE IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE DURING THAT PERIOD. On 09/10/98 James R themer said: Looking for former ship mates of the USS BURTON ISLAND-AGB-1 I served aboard her from 1953-1956.If you know of any one please e-mail me at address below. On 08/30/98 Jim Fournier said: Served as XO from 1970 to 1972, and, as luck would have it, returned as CO from 1975 to 1977. With seven trips in my log, there are too many great stories to let go untold. Fortunately, thanks to Greg Reel and Mike Bonner, we have an association of Coast Guard and Navy crewmembers that provides the perfect 'ship's rail' for telling our sea stories. The 1997 reunion was the best operation of its kind I have experienced. I would encourage as many of you who can do so, be sure to attend our 1999 reunion. Greg has the details. And if Stumpy Garrett attends, I'll give him another shot at putting a pie in my face! On 08/25/98 Ronnie L. Clark. said: Like Kevin said, those racing stripes looked good on those fuel tanks. Also those seabees who caught a ride back to welington didn't appreciate the rough weather. The others in the personnel office with Bob Hodor, Frank? Ync Armstrong for deep freeze 70-71.Capt Maclean wasn't a bad guy. On 08/23/98 RONNIE L. CLARK said: I SERVED ON THE BURTON ISLAND FROM 1970-1973 AS A YN3 On 08/09/98 Carl Sosna,LCDR Ret said: Iwas aboard as LTjg from 7/70 to 5/72. Made a south trip with Capt Mclean and two north trips with Capt Schmidt. Went to the BI reunion last year and had a great time. Highly recommend it to anyone who has served onthe BI. On 06/08/98 Corey E. Deck said: Sn. C.E.Deck on board for one south trip, D.F. 73 Just want to say hi toJumpin Jack,K. Roskam, B Marshall, S. Salmi, N. Christenson On 06/04/98 Greg Reel said: When you Deep Water Sailors are done here, check out the Burton Island Assn. web page at: http://www.discoverynet.com/~greel/ On 02/04/98 Tom Nutting said: I was the Photographers Mate on the first deployment of the Burton Island as a Coast Guard Cutter. Looking for other people on that cruise in 1967. On 12/14/97 Bruce Brady said: Please contact me for info on ALL ICEBREAKER SAILOR REUNION to be held in New Orleans fm June 11-13. Send msg with snail mail address, so we can send you info packet. On 11/13/97 Jeff Santos said: What a great forum, I already recognize many names of my past shipmates. I was on that last Deep Freeze of the BI. I'll never forget the trip from Hawaii to Alameda before decommisioning. I was an Electricians' Mate and sailed on Deep Freeze 77+78 and AWS 78. I loved to hear from anybody. Lots of memories. On 11/10/97 Roman Martinez (Marty) said: I was stationed aboard the BI in 76-77. It's great to see so many former shipmates listed here. Does any one recall a video that was taken during DF 77 trip, if so please contact me via E- Mail. On 10/19/97 BMCS Ron Wilton said: I was on the Hurtin-Burton for Deep Freeze 78-79 as a SN. Imutualed there from Humboldt Lifeboat Station, evryone thought I was crazy for wonting to go to an Ice Breaker. I had great time with some great memories. The Kiwi I met and married a year latter is still my bride. We've been back several times, but I'd love sail back on a breaker and on to McMurdo. On 10/03/97 Kevin Roskam said: I served on the BI from 12/72 until 3/74 and made one south trip and two north trips. I was assigned right out of boot camp (Oscar Echo 87) as an FA. I worked in B2 Engineroom on the Evap Crew, and then struck for DC. What an experience for an 18 year old! On 10/02/97 Kevin Madigan said: I remember USCG painted on some rather large fuel tanks at McMurdo. Seems to me the ship's bell went missing until we got to Christchurch, too. God! I miss those days! On 09/29/97 Wayne Cottingham said: I served onboard the Burton Island from 10/70 until 7/72 as an BM3. I have the trip book from Operation Deepfreeze 71. I also have my pictures from 71 south trip and the next two north trips. The trip book has pictures, places, and names . Let me hear from you if you are interested. On 09/22/97 Bob Marshall said: I reported onboard in Dec 71 and made 3 north and 1 south trips. Leftin Oct 73. Retired as mkc in 92. Had a great time at the 97 reunion, looking forward to the next one. On 09/01/97 Bruce Brady said: All Burton Island sailors are invited to attend the ALL ICEBREAKER SAILOR REUNION in the New Orleans area next June. Send me an e-mail to be included on the e-mail list for further info. On 07/12/97 John Eve said: I was the SK1 on board when we decom the old lady. I was on board 77-78 and made both North & south. I had over 8 in when I walk aboard and was I nervous...it was my first sea duty, the two lorsta's didn't count. But it was an adventure that no one can forget or forget who went thru those days with u. I guess I feeling a little older now myself, After almost a full 29 in the Guard, I'm leaving as LCDR. The BI wasn't a cruise ship, but one could really learn to love the sea on board her. Anyone on board during those days give a shout when u have the time. On 07/05/97 Steve Salmi CWO4 (Ret) said: I was stationed on the BI from 6/71 to 6/73, made 3 North trips and 1 South trip. In April I went to our 2nd Reunion meeting in Reno and met about 10 Coasties from my era. It was great, you got to join. Greg Reel is the Sec/Trea for our Assn called USN/USCG Icebreaker Burton Island Assn. See his comments above (under Burton Island) and E-mail address for signing up. On 06/29/97 Bruce Brady said: Attention Burton Island sailors...you are invited to the all icebreaker sailor reunion to be held in New Orleans in June 1998. E-mail me for more info. On 06/29/97 Russell Hinkle said: Reported aboard in Sept. 1968 as a FA. Made one trip to the South Pole. Worked in the machine shop before getting underway. Once underway I operated the evaporator. LOVED New Zealand. The South Wind broke a screw that year and we had to spend extra time at the Pole and didn't get to visit Austrlia. Would like to hear from Jeff Edwards. On 06/21/97 Jim Haight said: Reported aboard May 77 as MK3 Departed MK2 upon Decom. Retired Sept 95 as CWO2 ENG. Looking for information on the wereabouts of MKCM Jerry Hurd. On 05/16/97 Mike Williams said: I've posted this patch from my collection. I recieved it in 1975. I am always interested in hearing how the design came about so I can post it with the patch. If there are any other patches out there I would like to post them. Contact me for the details. Fair winds and fond memories. On 04/03/97 Bill Coons (HM2 aviation detachment) said: I want to hear from shipmates fron any of the last voages of the hurtin burton. Some of you may know me as the landshark. On 04/01/97 Dave LaGrange said: AE-3: Deep Freeze 75-76 On 03/26/97 Casimiro said: Stationed on the Burton Island from 76-78... On 03/20/97 Larry Hibbs said: Came abard out of boot camp in 1/72 and made 3 north trips as SA/SN (missed the south trip) transferred off 11/73 On 03/05/97 Johnny W. Hughes said: Sorry I won't be at the reunion. My new E-mail address is JWSAILOR@sunherald.infi.net On 02/24/97 Jeff Palmer said: I came aboard the BI out of basic in 76 and stayed two years. As an SK3 I was one of the last off the ship when it was decommissioned in Alameda, California in 78. I made to south trips and one north. Christmas of 76 in New Zealand sticks in my mind. We helped during a big flood in Wellington -- had a big dinner at a farm house outside the city. On 02/04/97 Bob Johnson said: I was on the B I in 1975/76 we relieved the Glacier in the north and were called HURTEN BURTIN RESCUE SERVICE, Experts in Glacier tow away!!in the Austrialian news paper. It was alot of fun. On 02/02/97 Jim (stump) Garrett said: 1974-1977 for 5 "last" trips On 02/02/97 Steve Baldaramos said: Anyone aboard from 1977 - DECON please reply. On 01/29/97 MKCM Ronald Bradley said: I was aboard for the old girl's last trip deep freeze 77-78 On 01/15/97 Greg Reel said: Looking for shipmates who served on board the USCGC BURTON ISLAND (WAGB-283). I'm currently the Sec/Treas. of the USN/USCG Icebreaker Burton Island Assn. Navy knows where abouts of 200 shipmates, Coast Guard knows where abouts of 150 shipmates. I was a FNEN, made 1 South and 3 North trips on the "Hurtin Burton" from Nov. 1970 - Nov. 1972. Second Reunion being held in Reno, NV. April 27 thru May 2, 1997. For more information contact: Greg Reel, 4900 N E Park Lane, Kansas City, MO. 64118-5928 (816) 454-7991 after 6PM CST. On 01/13/97 Johnny Hughes said: Served on Burton Island 1967-1968, was in yards after receiving ship from Navy and made Deepfreeze 67-68 On 01/10/97 Carl Dize said: I was aboard the BI in 76-77, assigned to B2 engineroom. MK2 at the time. Worked my butt off!! Miss the old girl. Anyone know what happened to her after decommissioning? On 01/10/97 Bradley Reese said: Christmas in Antarctica was great. So was the decommissioning of this fine cutter. On 01/05/97 Neil H. Christian said: Onboard 1972-74 as Second & First Class. That month in New Zealand over Christmas & New Years 72 was great. Neil H. Christian CWO4 (ret 94). On 12/22/96 Mike Norton said: Curious to see if anybody from BI still remember the Gen Matin On 11/28/96 Robert A. Foster said: SS3 77-Decom Go to top Copyright 2007 Military Advantage, Inc.