OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Gentian
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On 02/20/08 Charles S Endress
said:
Stationed on CGC Gentian during 1964 in Galveston, Texas with Waldrop, C has. Burrell
and Lcdr. Milosik (sp?). Other names are lost but would enjoy hearing from any one who wad there
then.
On 02/02/08 Bud Hall
said:
Hi All; and Dave Bassin, yep, I remember you. I was the SNGM/GM3 from 5/70 to 5/71(?).
You mention a few other names that are familiar, too. Barret, Dodd, Temple, Gordon all are
familiar. Rememb er Doc Weddle, QM1 Bob Schwope, Don Driver, BM1 Stansbury, Ens.' Joel Thuma &
Bill Dozier, and Lcdr Jan Dasey?? I can picture a few others, but can't put names to the faces.
It's been almost 40 years. We'll save some of the stories we recall till a later time, to protect
the guilty. Later, Bud Hall
On 12/26/07 timothy dechane
said:
hey every one,my name is Timothy DeChane my father was Joseph A DeChane he served many
years not shure how long from woods hole mass to miami fl. i also have uncles that served timothy
dechane and harry fish.i am looking for info or pics if anyone has any thanks all
On 12/25/07 Dave Bassin
said:
I also remember from 69 to 73... LCDR. Bollanger...another coastie name of Mike Dodd.,
another name of Mike Barrett from Providence...and a kid from Phily name of The flash Gordon...plus
a guy name of Bill Temple....and though I cant remember the last name....a Alabama Boy...tougher
then nails....he was our First Class BM.....He whould jump the buoys in extremely high seas....
i also remmeber the light house and pulling into Sabine Pass and Calcasieu Parrish.(and Cameroun
Parrish) and the worlds largest Mosquitoes...
DAVE
On 12/25/07 Dave Bassin
said:
I was on the Gentian from 1969 to 1971. i was called DAVEBOB. I am from Wisconsin. I
remember a crewmate name of Henry Cerda...a Texan. Had a beautiful German Shepard ..named ROMMEL....
Does anyone else remember.>?
DAVE BASSIN
On 10/30/07 Larry (chewie) Olsen
said:
Was on from 92-94 SS3... Gimme a shout if you do remember me, especially if you did'nt
like my cooking... heh
On 10/01/07 joaquin
said:
hello as they estan tosdos I hope that well April 28, 2004 - April 29 2005, good weathers
attack of uscg never gentian prodre to olbidar those beautiful moment of sabidurias, so many
beautiful cultures many conosimiento people are so many that I am not going to mensionar the
names
On 06/05/07 Brian K Bielitz
said:
I have been reading all the entries here and would like to know if anybody knows the
whereabouts of LCDR Labuda. He was my CO onboard the CGC Conifer. A fine CO he was!
On 05/16/07 Brian K Bielitz (SK2)
said:
To all the folks who served on the Gentian when it replaced the Conifer in Atlantic Beach,
NC: Check out the Conifer page on this website. We are starting to talk about a reunion in
Atlantic Beach/Beaufort sometime in Sep '07. It would be great to see the old crew again.
On 04/02/07 LCDR Benigno Alcantara
said:
(1999-2001) 'Mr. A' is a former international crewmember (Anav, Int Training & 1st LT) and
plank owner of the CST. Mr. A > - I woke up this morning and realize that after over (7) years
I still dream about my days onboard Gentian, there I gained some of my most cherished memories, vast
amount of salt and maritime knowledge, I met some unforgetable friends there, I will never forget
them!!, so many names, 'so many faces, all united by the sea' (Nieda). It would be great if we, old
shipmates could keep in touch!!
Warm greetings to all, amog them: Clarkie (My Bro), Barton (Mi amigo), Thompson (Salsa kid),
Holland (CO), Pino (XO,CO), Kayser (Best Chief), Kempisty (MKC), O'donnell(EO), Hatch(XO),
Misrilal, Hackett, Austin, Agustin, Lisa, Callaway, Mcnally, Gossage, Heilman, Sides, Bailey,
Papf, Michelle, Castanares (I always appreciated you!), Lazemberry, Heather, Tate, Yates, Alvizo,
Keith Snithzler (My buddy), Travis, Vigo, Jose, Torres, Little, Mcenzie, Guns, Mcandrews,
Strachan, Coakley, Paiman, Bruce, Michelle, Dalton, Perez, Young, Thomas, Aramis, Lahongrais, so
many names that I apologize for the ones I could not mention, anyway my love to all of you and to
your families.
I will always remember you!
Respectfully, Mr. A
On 02/11/07 Geoffrey Gebhart
said:
Ahoy all you old black hull buoy critters...I am putting together a photo album specific
to all the 180 class tenders ( I was aboard CLOVER and WOODRUSH) and am looking for some unique
pictures of these boats. Pictures of deck/buoy ops, small boat ops, inside the ship and patches are
what I am looking for. I can't promise I will use all of them, but when I am finally done, my
intentions are to provide a copy free to anyone who wants it, you would just need to pay postage.
Thanks mates, looking forward to those pictures.
On 01/18/07 KMalheiro
said:
Looking for my godfather Don Casey, Capt.(ret). He served on the Gentian when it was in
Galveston in the 60s or 70s.
On 01/12/07 Jennifer Machen
said:
GM2 ON BOARD 2004-2006, DECOMMISIONED HER ON JUNE 23 2006. MISS HER LOVED BEING
UNDERWAY!!!!
On 11/22/06 BOB McGAVOCK
said:
I WAS A BM-3 ABOARD THE GENTIAN 1957-1959 AND USED TO GET INTO TROUBLE WITH THE BEST OF
THEM. REMEMBER THE CABBAGE PATCH, AL 'PIZZA' VELTRI, PAT PATTERSON AND THE BLACK CAR THAT HE
CUSTOMIZED WITH A HATCHET. THEY LEFT US WITH THE LCM (CREEP) DOWN AT GRAND TURK TO HELP THE
SEABEES. AH THE SMELL OF CONCH DRYING IN THE HOT SUN.. NICE TO READ ABOUT ALL THE OLD HANDS THAT
KEPT THE GENTIAN AFLOAT. IT WAS FUN!!
On 10/27/06 Harold Pruitt
said:
Reported aboard Gentian Feb. '61 as FNEM and departed June '64 EM2. Great ship and great
crew ! Road out hurricane Carla with Tilghman, Little and so many more of the guys I'd love to hear
from. What some memories of summers on Stewart beach in Galveston! I also remember the shrimp boat
colliding with us Mort!
On 09/27/06 Dennis Perkins
said:
I was on the Gentian as an ET from June of '70 to June of '72. She and her crew were the
best thing to happen to this youngster starting out on a technical career. I still have dreams of
her.
On08/06/06 Michael Ellison
said:
Greetings all I was on the Gentian and remember her well . I was SS2 Ellison (Cornbread)
served in 84 and went back in 86 and 87, then on to USCGC STATION Ludington MI. I finally made it
back to Headland, Alabama. Hope all of you are well and email me .
On
08/04/06 Brian Hawthorne
said:
I was on the Gentian 93-95 Bart i rember you we spray paninted bats on are bouys
On07/07/06 Don Boyd
said:
I have photos of the decommissioning ceremony and the brochure at
http://www.pbase.com/airlinerphotos/uscgc_gentian if any of you are interested.
On05/31/06 Gwin Tate
said:
GENTIAN (WIX 290) will be decommissioned, once again, on 23 June 2006 at ISC Miami Beach
FL. Any former crew in the area should try & stop by.
On05/13/06
Waldo Anderson
said:
I was on the Gentian 1946/47 Eng Chief .Out for 2 years and back to retire CWO4
,with 39 years in for ret..
On04/15/06 Steven Anderson
said:
I served aboard as SA/SN from 89 to 91 was better known as Oakie. I got out in 94 as E-4
got married and know live in OHIO with 4 children. I still miss the service and the black fleet and
was really surprised and honored thet THE SHOW BOAT OF THE 5th Dsitrict was still around. Love to
herre from any and all shipmates.
On04/04/06 Bart W
said:
Hello all served on the gentian 1993-94 home port atlantic beach N.C.(fort macon) i was a
fireman (main prop) i remeber alot of peeps jamie taylor mk3 from EDEN NC ,battles,doug thats was
drunkall the time lol please email me im back in ALABAMA THANK GOD ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!
On03/18/06 Scott Hastings
said:
Greetings shipmates, served from Jan 84 to June 87. What a half year of changes
for me. Retired July 05 SECTOR North Bend, to bring Linda home to E-City, she passed 17 Dec. Got
remarried 27 Feb, heading to Phoenix, AZ. Many wonderfull memorys of sailing. Any one know the
whereabouts of T.E. Gledhill (XO) or Todd 'Toad' Rushton (SN). All please drop me a line. DOC
Hastings
On03/14/06 Kelly Mantooth
said:
Was QM3 TAD on the Gentian for the Grenada trip back in 84.
On12/05/05 Benigno
said:
Greetings everyone, I seved onboard Gentian from 1999 to 2001, I am proud to say that I was
one of the first International crewmembers onboard and that I will never forget all the great Men
and Women that served during my time aboard, my warmest regards to all of you, wherever you are!!
My brother Clarkie where are you?
On11/02/05 GEORGE CHASE
said:
ANY BODY HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF GENTIAN. PLEASE SEND THEM. HAVEN,T SEEN HER SINCE 1955. THANKS
GEORGE
On11/02/05 GEORGE CHASE
said:
I WAS ON GENTIAN IN 1955. IN CAPE MAY N.J.
On09/17/05 Wendy
Hasick
said:
I was on the Gentian in 1994. I was in the deck department as an SA, and then as a SN,
before being transfered to ISC Portsmouth. If anyone out there was on the ship at that time, drop
me a line.
On08/03/05 Jon Wiedemann
said:
It is with regret that I pass on that MKC Dewey Linton passed away in Wilmington on
26Apr05. I know he touched allot of us while we served with him. I'll surely miss him. One of the
saltiest Chiefs I've known and I'm proud to say he was my Chief.... If any off you are in the
Detroit area, stop by the Sector. I'm the loud mouth warrant on the first deck.
On04/18/05 Linda Boothe
said:
My Dad, Frank Coonrod, took over as CO in the summer of '67. Does anyone remember him? He
passed away 20 years ago. Would love to hear any stories you might have.
On03/30/05 Becky allen Merkel
lucky430824@)
said:
I am looking for men that were in san juan puertiorico in 1955-57 (navy) Please help me I
am looking for someone
On03/01/05 Don Bostel
said:
Served on Gentian 73-74. Looking for Guy Randall. Any word about a reunion?
On02/24/05 Phil Mortimer
said:
Served on Gentian 1961-1962. Was on board when we collided with small fishing Boat.
On12/17/04 kb reynolds
said:
e mail address
On12/17/04 K B Reynolds
said:
was onboard 86-88 as an sa to sn,then on to hatteras inlet lbs.pd you old sea dog where are
you?good times we had on her,like reftrain little creek,key west,,remember willie running down the
dock with no pants on trying to catch the ship,after sleeping on the beach and getting his stuff
stolen,by the LADY he was with?those were the days.still in barbados fishing and drinking rum.its
good to see that a lot of the crew still checks in on the old girl.oh well if any of you all get
down this waystop by for a drink and share some scuttlebutt.mouse,xo,karla,dave j,good to see you
all hope all are doing fine.what was the name of the sn who fell off of the 8x26 while we were
loading her on to the deck ,he broke both of his wrists and i told him,hey that looks f....d
up.chief welch lost it with me.well you all be cool drop a note if you get a chance.
On12/12/04 Robin Yarbrough
said:
My father Gordon W. Pearson was on The Gentian's maiden voyage from Duluth, MN to the N.
Atlantic in October 1942. He was just 20 yrs old . Lt Michael Barton served onboard that ship in
the spring of 2002. Because of him I was able to get information about the Gentian for my dad. If
anyone has any info about Lt Barton please let me know. I would really like to get in touch with
him. Thank you.
On11/10/04 Roy Sprouse
said:
I served on the Gentian from 1986-1990 and was know as 'mouse'. She was my only active duty
station. I arrived as FA and left as a DC2. I saw many shipmates come and alot of them go while I
was onboard and would love to hear how you guys have been doing. I am now in the reserves and do my
time at TRACEN Yorktown as a DC1. I was an instructor at the MLE school until they moved and now I
am attached to the DC school. Drop me a line so we can catch up.
On
11/04/04 Alicia Mickle
said:
Served on the Gentian from 95-97 as a seamen had a good time aboard her. Then went to Sta
Panama City Fl, currently at Ant Eufuala AL as a BM in the Reserves. Hey yall
On10/27/04 Eric Rosenberg
said:
I was XO from 1986 - 88. I retired from the CG in 2001, and we moved to the Myrtle Beach,
SC area where I own a golf package company with my brother. If any shipmates are in the area, let
me know! Regards to all!
On10/06/04 Chris Keel
said:
served on gentian from 88-89. Better known as KEELHAUL. Had some gootimes. would like to
hear from some of the crew,
On09/21/04 Ed Tilghman, BM 1
said:
Served on Gentian 1-63 to 5-67. Arrived as SA and left as BM2. Great boat, crew and
experience. Scraped buoy slime, boom operater, deck P O . Recovery of many sunken buoys, recovery of
HH 3A Helo downed on SAR mission. Charlie Lyttle you stuck it out , sorryfully I quit in 72. Have
been successful in Nursery and Landscape business since 73. Donated and performed the memorial
landscape for our shipmates of the CGC BLACKTHORN at Base Galveston. God rest their soles. Hi,
SARGE , GATOR AND CHARLIE. Hope to hear from anyone.
On05/29/04 Bill
Bailey
said:
Served in GENTIAN 54-60 , Had lots of interesting adventures. See article in
www.jacksjoint.com 'Libtaty Shelves---Tales Of An Old Sea Dog' . Still going strong at 89.
Always glad to hear from shipmates.
On05/19/04 Jeff Haynes
said:
I was on the Gentian 89' to 90' as a Seaman. I just saw it in Miami, different paint same
boat. Not the same without our old crew. e-mail me. I'd love to hear from you guys.
On05/08/04 Bill Black, EM3
said:
Served on the Gentian 74-76 as EM3. Need to update my email address. You can also see me at
www.billblack.com
On05/07/04 Ara
said:
Vicente Reyes estoy tratando de localizarte, escribenme a aracelis diaz_14@yahoo.es, por
favor...
On05/07/04 Ara
said:
Vicente estoy tratando de localizarte, escribenme a aracelis diaz_14@yahoo.es, por
favor...
On03/19/04 C. Miller
said:
If anyone here remembers a man named James (Jim) Swanger, please email me. He's my Dad,
but I have no idea where he served. I just know that he served from about 1966 to 1970 in the Navy,
and at some point he was in Puerto Rico.
On03/01/04 L Shope
said:
Jim Haralson SN Loran Station French Frigate Shoals USCGC Gentian 1965-1969 I
wanted to let his former shipmates know that my ex-husband, Jimmy Lewis Haralson, lost his battle
with pancreatic cancer on 7 Dec 2003 at the age of 56.
On02/20/04 Mike
Verrengia EM3 69-73
said:
Anyone remember a HM by the last name of Reineke who was a mustang and retired as a LT?
She just graduated from the Orange County (CA) Sheriff's academy, and is an officer for Newport
Beach (CA) Police Dept. Great job after 23 years as a Coastie. There was a Lt.Cdr. there and a Dept.
of Fish and Game officer who was an x-BM boat cox'n. Wow, four Coasties in the same place!
On01/15/04 Gregory Tate
said:
Was on the Gentian for two tours. From 04/84 to 04/86 as an SN & FN and from 03/92 to
03/93 as a YN2. Anyone can drop me a line to say hello or Reminisce
On
12/31/03 Mark Williams (RM2 then)
said:
I was on Gentian as a TAD RM2 / Boarding Officer during Wagon Wheele I. Spent Christmas
83 in Aruba. Does anyone remember the name of a female FA that reported aboard while in Aruba. Dark
hair, about 5'2'. I can't for the life of me remember. Lots of good times for my 2 1/2 months
aboard.
On12/30/03 Patti Day
said:
If there is anyone out there who served on the Gentian in late 1989-1990 and remembers a
Steve Freeman, please contact me via email. We were friends who met on Atlantic Beach as I was a
bartender at Someplace Else Tavern. All I can remember is that he was from Utah originally, he had
a little girl and he drove an extended cab Nissan pickup truck. I have often wondered through the
years how he has been doing and would like nothing more then to be able to catch up on what he has
been doing with his life since that time. Thanking you in advance. Sincerely Patti Day PS
To those of you who have served or are currently serving our country, may GOD BLESS YOU and YOURS
and Have a Very Happy New Year!!!!!
On10/19/03 Pamela Smith
said:
Served aboard as a SN 83-84. Recommissioned her, went on Grenada tour and loved every
min. onboard with a great crew and great boat. I am now in the reserves on EAD. Stationed at Station
Portsmouth with Ben Morrow who also served aboard her. Hi Jeff.
On
10/02/03 r wall
said:
I was a non-rate on the Gentian from Sept. of 94 - Sept 96. Thought I'd see if any of you
kids from then were still around... drop a line. aloha -rob
On07/31/03
Jeff Fraley
said:
Looking for crewmembers that were on the Grenada expedition for a reunion in Grenada. It's
a dream but would be a great vacation!
On07/15/03 Jeff Fraley
said:
Served aboard in 83-84, recomissioned her in Baltimore. Sailed to Grenada in 84 with a
great crew. Also went to Martinique, Barbados, St. Thomas & Puerto Rico. CO was LCDR Labuda EO was
Organ. Left the unit as a DC3 pcs to Gloucester, NJ. What a blast we had onboard.
On07/12/03 DAVID JERNIGAN
said:
I WAS A SEAMAN ON BOARD FROM 87-89 WITH BRAD BOWMAN,JOHN HENRY,GARY SNYDER,AND OTHERS.
On06/25/03 Roy Schoenstein
said:
Served on the Gentian from July 1952 till Nov. 1954. EM2 We went out to bring in a fishing
boat in a noreaster and were swamped. We lost three life boats and the DC locker was torn off the
deck. But she survived and got us back to Cape May. Glad to hear that she is still in service.
On06/16/03 Karla Springborn
said:
I was a cook on board '88-'90. A lot of great times that I remember and don't remember. (I
use the excuse of blackouts) Email me to chat! I would love to hear from all. I do remember Niles,
Jeannie Reinke, Weidemann, Gispert, Thompson, Singletary, Berryman, and list could go on and on.
Can't wait to chat!
On05/27/03 T.V Keays
said:
Was a SN from Jul96-May-98 on Gentian. Currently a Senior at the Univ of RI. Miss the hard
work and the majority of the crew. Long live 290!!
On05/15/03 Dick
Kilroy
said:
Joined in Cape May from Training Center,57/58 BMC. Ship moved to Miami, C.W. Bailey
CO
On05/13/03 Ray Galbraith
said:
I was on board briefly as SA during 1991. I'd love to hear from any former shipmates.
(Brooks, you out there?) Lt. Toney was XO, Lt.Cmdr J. Ortheis(sp?) was CO.; CWO Ornoff was 1st. Lt.
(digging deep in the memory banks here) Hey Joe Gispert (QM1 when I was onboard), read your posts,
tried to email you, your email address bounced back. take care all.
On
10/25/02 Jim McCanney
said:
Aboard Gentian 83-84, went down to Grenada in 84. Way back then we spoke of a reunion. If
anyone is out there, drop a line.
On09/11/02 YNC Jeffery
said:
Was YN2 on GENTIAN from 4/93 to 9/96. I couldn't believe I missed it after I left. CO was
CDR Daniels and XO's were LT's Havelik & Cox. GREAT CREW!
On09/11/02
theresa macandrew
said:
hi i am in the royal navy (great britain) and served on the gentian in 99 while our war
ship was in the carribean, would love to speak to n e one who was there. especially heather
hanning.
On09/07/02 Dean Jones
said:
Served on Gentian from 9-67 thru 4-69 SA, SN, BM3. Reported from Boot Camp to Gentian on
my 19th birthday, Got a free ride from Hobby Airport in Houston to Pier 12 from an ex-Coastie cabby
(sorry, don't remember the name, but Thanks again!). It was cold, rainy, foggy outside, but crew
made it warm and homey inside. Remember fondly Jay Dee Arnold, Jack Bonin, BMC McGowan....Hope you
all are well and happy. My salute..
On06/08/02 Julie Yarbrough
said:
My grandfather, Gordon Pearson served on the Gentian from her maiden voyage in 1942, until
1946. His birthday is June 14th, and he will be 80, and still going strong. If anyone can give me
any information on any family members who served during this time, or any stories it would be most
welcomed.
On01/24/02 Frank Brazinski
said:
EN2 Served on the Gentian early 59-Aug 60. Started at Miami base but discharged in
Galveston just after her move there .Served with Chiefs Beard and Baird.Black gang Jim Cownie, Vince
Oconner, Pizza.Ken Brown YN3 Cub Doran GM3 Numerous trips to Turks and Cacios Islands--one thru the
Panama Canal to Pacific side to supply Loran sta. Lots of Miami reserve guys onboard for a year or
so when the ships complement was beefed up. Would like to hear from anyone who was on board at
that time.---Take care.
On12/21/01 dawn
said:
HiI am currently serving aboard the Gentian (WIX-290). The new mission is great. We
travel to alot of great ports and have been thourgh the Canal. The crew is great with alot of hard
workers. The mix of members teaches us all new and great things.
On 10/16/01 Bob Nogueira
said:
The October 10, 2001 issue of Soundings, a Norfolk area paper focusing on military issues,
noted the following: In the 1980's the Gentian underwent a $13.5 M repair and updating. On May 26,
1998 it was decommissioned only to have the hull painted white and be recommissioned on May 27,1999
as Coast Guard Cutter Gentian WIX 290 a Caribbean Support Tender. She now works out of Miami with
multi mission responsibility including; Training, Logistical Support and Maintenance for a number of
nations in the Caribbean. She spends an average of 185 days away from Miami visiting about 22
countries training foreign crew members. She is now 59 years old and appears to be still going
strong. Guess she joins the Eagle as one of only two training ships in the Coast Guard.
On 09/30/01 chuck hurd
said:
need to change my e-mail. on gentian 53-54
On 05/10/01 Ben Morrow
said:
I went form sa to BM3 while aboard her from july 96-may98 decom crew. Hello to everyone i
served with and wish you all well. I am now a BM2 at station portsmouth, VA. station is nothing like
I expected it to be. Its too boring I cant wait to get back to the black hull fleet loved the 180's
and 175's. Take care. Ben Morrow
On 03/18/01 Jeff Freeman
said:
On GENTIAN last half of '66 as SN (YN Striker), made YN3, went to SALVIA in Mobile. Last
time I tried this, got run off Internet for being too long. Anyone remember Jimmie Hobaugh, Tony
Messina, Dennis Ralston, 'Spoon' Witherspoon (leading SN), and that crazy SNBM who almost fell of
Ship Shoals Lt (?) into the sharks? Lemme know. - Jeff
On 02/12/01 Doc Swanger
said:
Was on Gentian from '74-'76. Great times on the 'Black Pearl of the Sea' back then. I
was an HM3 at the time. LCDR Lawrence Murphy was CO and LT John Hughes was XO. I sailed her
around to Baltimore after the BLACKTHORN relieved GENTIAN in Galveston. I am still on active duty
as a 'Ship Rider' Medical Instructorat ATG Mayport (old FTG GITMO) and just finished TSTA training
GENTIAN. Was great to be aboard her again. Would love to hear from any former shipmates.
On 02/07/01 Bill Baxter
said:
Was on the Gentian from Oct 1956 to Dec 1957. I was an ET3 at the time. CW Bailey was
the CO. When I first joined the ship, it was in Cape May NJ. A while later, we moved to Miami
Beach, FL (Great duty!) Remember a great trip thru the Panama Canal when we refueled several Aids
to Nav. stations. Love to hear from any ship mates.
On 11/19/00 Vanessa G. Schlegel
said:
I was a decky on board the Gentian for a brief stay in 1989. I remember pulling lines
with Berryman and Singletary -- Hey, Barry - did you ever marry your girl? I can't believe Niles is
a CO? How'd that happen? So, the Gentian has been 'afloat' (I use the term loosly) for quite a few
years -- maybe that's why she couldn't stay out of the yards!! :O) I'm still married to that cook
from the Pt. Martin -- 11 yrs now, our boy is going to be 10!!!! in January!! EEEEEEeeeeekkkkkkk!!
Teenage years just around the corner ;o)
On 11/15/00 Bud Hall
said:
I'm amazed and pleased that the Gentian is still afloat and in operation. Went onboard
5/70, 1st unit after bootcamp & GMA school. 1st underway was through the eye of hurricane Celia;
thought: Good Lord, What have I gotten myself into this time?! I recall some of you from then and
Ethel the cat. I retired 10/89, settled in Maine. I couldn't have had a better unit to start a
career on. Thanks for the invite, Cdr Holland; may just try to find a reason to get to Fl. Do the
younger/current crew realize just how much water and history the Gentian has seen. Would like to
hear from others who were there same time.
On 10/27/00 Bob Peace
said:
I need to update my address. It is now RPEACE@ROCHESTER.RR.COM
On 10/17/00 Larry Liedke
said:
Served on the Gentian from 1971-1975 as MK2. As someome said, 'they were the best of
times, and the worst of times' but your last station was always the best. I would love to here from
you guys: Eddie, Larual, Guy, Tom and all the rest.
On 09/18/00 Benny Soave
said:
USCG from Jan. 1957 to Jan. 1961. Served on the CGC Gentian June, 1959 to Jan., 1960.
Helped the Seabees build the Loran Station on South Caicos Island, hauling equipment between Grand
Turk & South Caicos Islands. Stationed aboard a LCM. Chief Patterson (I believe) was the skipper of
the LCM. Slept in tents with all kinds of bugs, creatures & critters roaming around. What I remember
most was the salt flats that stunk up the whole island. The native people on the island we called
Bee Wees for B.W.I., British West Indies. I hate to say this, but that was one awful duty station.
Hey CO C.W. Bailey, you didn't volunteer the Coast Guard for that I hope, HA, just kidding. Other
than that I had a great time in the Coast Guard, wouldn't trade it for anything. Wish I would have
stayed in! Any shipmates out there?
On 09/12/00 Charlie King
said:
I served on the Gentian from 72-74 and would like to hear from anyone stationed aboard
then. I remember Larry Craig, Kent Sandy,Stelly, Moore, etc.
On 09/10/00 Bob Peace
said:
I served on the Gentian from 66 thur 67 and would like to hear from anyone stationed aboar
her during that time frame.
On 09/09/00 Charlie T. Farlow
said:
Hi I was on the Gentian 1950 to 1952 en2 would like to hear from anyone that served with
me, ret in 1973
On 08/16/00 CDR Dennis M. Holland
said:
As the current CO of GENTIAN, I would like to extend an invitation to all previous
crewmembers to visit. As you may or may not be aware, GENTIAN was painted white, redesignated as a
'WIX' and recommissioned as the 'Caribbean Support Tender' during September 1999. GENTIAN is the
first, and only, U.S. public vessel dedicated to a primary international mission; international
engagement, training, logistics and maintenance assistance to the maritime services of the Caribbean
Region. Still perform typical USCG missions as 'secondary,' but ATON is no longer one of them. Boom
and hold are used for cargo. As she approaches her 57th year, I am happy to report that GENTIAN is
still in great shape, mainly to due the efforts of her past crews. She has also received a number of
upgrades, but not too many that would cause her to be completely unfamiliar to many of you (except
maybe the white hull!). So please stop by and see us at our moorings at ISC Miami. Would ove to
swap some 'sea stories.'
On 07/06/00 Jon Wiedemann
said:
Got to see part of the 88-91 crew during OPSAIL in NYC. Pete Niles is now CO of CGC
Albacore(how did this happan??), The Marcus Hanna has Spert as XPO and Scotty Berryman is the EM1.
John Singletary is now BMC and XPO on CGC Kennebec in Portsmouth
On 07/02/00 Bill Black
said:
Need to update my e-mail address. Served on the Gentian out of Galveston from 74-76.
Sailed her to Baltimore for the first decommisioning. That was a fun trip! Looking for other
shipmates that served during that time period
On 05/29/00 Bob Zimmer
said:
Cookie, tried your address and got no joy, not deliverable. I was EMC in GENTIAN 67-69,
rember you well.
On 05/17/00 Jon Wiedemann
said:
Was MK3/MK2 in main prop. Had a wonderful time with all, SPERT made the days go by. Seen
Gentian in Portsmouth last year, she look funny with a white hull. To all you snipes, I talked
w/decom crewmember and our signatures are still alive above the F/O transfer pump. A lot of
history/expierience on that web frame. Currently transferring to CGC Chinook as EPO. Keep in touch.
- Wied
On 04/14/00 Joe Gispert
said:
QM aboard GENTIAN May 89 until Feb 92. Most of you will remember me as 'Spert'. Currently
Coast Guard Liaison to HQ Air Force Space Command in Colorado, but on May 11, 2000 I'll be reporting
to CGC MARCUS HANNA out of Portland, Maine as XO. Keep in touch.
On 04/04/00 Jon McManis
said:
I served on Gentian from 1966 to 1969. Served with the best Boatswainmate I ever saw (BMC
McGowan, BMCM Retired)
On 03/19/00 YN2 Roger Smith
said:
I served on the Gentian out of Galveston during the years 1961 and 1962. During that time
we went through Hurrican Carla. I am looking for anyone who might have served on the cutter at the
same time. Please contact via e:mail.
On 03/02/00 Jana L. Craig
said:
I served aboard the Gentian in 97'- 98' as BM3 and had to transfer due to making second
and was part of her decomm crew. Just wanted to tell everybody who I served with on the CGC Gentian
that I miss all of you. I miss the long hours on deck and the conversations and jokes that we
shared. I wish that I could have crossed decks to the Elm with you guys. I was discharged on Nov of
99, and now reside in New York with my husband and son,You can't imagine how much I miss the Coast
Guard... SEMPER PARATUS.
On 01/30/00 Bill Damery QM3
said:
I was a QM3 aboard the Gentian in 1961. Great memories of Galveston and liberties in Boy's
Town. Later transferred to the Fourteenth and made two WestPacs on the Basswood as QM2.I welcome e-
mail from any shipmates... Semper Par.
On 11/16/99 JAY ARNOLD, BMCM, RET.
said:
I SAILED IN GENTIAN 68 - 70 AS SN/BM3.
On 11/10/99 Charles A. McGowan (Mac)
said:
Aboard for two years as BMC in 1968 with Bob Zimmer. I see no other postings of old mates.
Any around?
On 06/22/99 James (Jim) Oss
said:
I need to change my e-mail and address:620 Main Ave.Goodland KS 67735-1844(785)
899-7551
On 06/15/99 joye coveny
said:
was on gentian from 97-98 as a SN now a TC3 on the gallatin...
On 04/01/99 charles t hurd
said:
served on her part 0f 53to 54-air sea rescue. pumped few gallons of oil onto boat deck was
trans to base. better than bing thrown overboard.
On 02/13/99 Tim Donovan
said:
Greetings,I was the EMC on Gentian From Jul96-Oct97, short toured to be the EMCS on CGC
Gallatin. I did two black ones back to back. I would take it anyday over the White Whale. The Round-
ups were sure a blast. Anybody know me?
On 02/08/99 Chris Humphrey
said:
Damn, Decommed another one. Good ship and crew, loved those Ice Relief Trips...
On 01/04/99 Tom Byrum
said:
I was the MK2 in A-GANG from SEPT 95 until May 98. I made her decom cruise up to Curtis
Bay. MR. Flynn was the CO MR. Smith EO and MKC Joyner AUX MKC. Enjoyed my tour on her.
On 10/12/98 Jim Thompson
said:
Aboard GENTIAN 86 to 89. Be happy to hear from anyone from back then. Now I'm CWO aboard
CGC STEADFAST.
On 10/10/98 Bob Zimmer
said:
Bob Zimmer, EMC onboard 67-69. Drop a line through my son at jzimmer@afes.com
On 08/30/98 Ken Delano
said:
I served aboard the Gentian from 88-90 as a SN
On 08/12/98 Stephen Baker
said:
Was on Gentian from '94 to '96. Now a (gasp!) Public Affairs guy....
On 05/08/98 LCDR Tom Flynn
said:
Walter Dazbaz, a member of GENTIAN's first crew is interested in contacting any plank
owners. He can be reached through his son at e-mail VWBaz@Aol.com
On 04/02/98 BERNIE SOBEL
said:
SERVED 12/52-9/53 THAN BAINBRIDGE QM SCHOOL,THAN ROCKAWAY.BARELY REMEMBER RESCUE OF
FISHING TRAWLER OFF CAPE MAY.CO WAS CMNDR.WILLIAMS.
On 03/31/98 C.W. BAILEY
said:
Served in GENTIAN from 1954 to 1960 as CO, first based at Cape May and in 1957 went to
Miami where we had many interesting experiences helping the Navy Seabees build the Loran Station on
Caicos Island..We towed a barge of building materials back and forth from Grand Turk.Had a LCM
called the CREEP. I remeber one strong BM1 who was the Skipper and who painted the usual sharks
teeth on the bow. Always glad to hear from Old Shipmates.
On 03/15/98 Grant Bell
said:
See previous entry. Just retired 12/1/97 & am now at NTSB Washington.
On 02/18/98 sampson
said:
mkc of aux 96-97 Tom Flynn CO most of this time, He loved Rough Weather at
Hatteras......
On 02/07/98 Tim easterday
said:
My dad Jim T Kane EN2 was on her port WWII patroling off the Carolinas when they came
across a Russian trawler. My dad was on the boarding team when they boarded her. While conducting
the boarding they noticed that the fish hold was not as big as it should have been. Further
investigation revealed a not just a hidden compartment but a whole nother deck below. As they
entered the compartment they discovered several crew members unacounted for and complete scale model
of the entire east coast of the U.S. in as far as 50 miles consisting of ship yards, military bases,
and factories. They were also equipped with advanced listening equipment, radar more advanced than
our's, at that time, and loads of diving egear and photography gear. Like Patten said we should have
kept marching on through. This happened around 1946. Most of their gear was created by captured
German engineers from the war and equipment confiscated after the war. Any crew members around from
then?
On 12/22/97 Hughie
said:
Was aboard 66/67, made a trip to Charleston on her, rode out hurricane Beulah, along with
the Iris.
On 11/21/97 chuck purin
said:
Is Tom Flynn out there? He would be on the Gentian.
On 09/01/97 Bill Black
said:
Served on the CGC Gentian from 74 to 76 as an EM3. Looking for anyone who served during
this time period. I was also on the crew which sailed her to Baltimore ship yards for de-
commisioning. That was one fun trip!
On 08/18/97 John Brennan
said:
Served '85 to '88, SA, SN, BM3. Would like to hear from anybody who was on board at the
time. Now serving in Ketchikan, AK as BM1 aboard CGC Naushon. Married with a 5 year old boy. Old
shipmates e-mail me at jbrennan@ptialaska.net...would love to hear from you!
On 08/05/97 Joe Gispert
said:
Spert is alive and well and still at sea. Hugs and kisses.
On 06/27/97 BMCM Charles W. Lyttle Ret.
said:
Served 61-65 as SA-BM3 and 69 as BM1 was a good ship with good men but prefer class C
tender boom. Hi Tony remember Sarge and Gator?
On 05/03/97 Richard Taylor
said:
I was BMC onboard from 83-86 in Atlantic Beach. Hello Eric and Jeff.
On 04/17/97 Michael Henry
said:
I was on her from October 85 - June 90 as the DC1. I saw two CO's, two XO's and three
EO's. MKC Bauch was the AUX Chief
On 03/14/97 Eddie Stelly
said:
I was EM2 from 1972 to 1974 stationed on Gentian out of Galveston, Texas
On 02/06/97 WINK WINGENDER
said:
I REPORTED ABOARD OUT OF BOOT CAMP (CAPE MAY) NOV 1954 AND DEPARTED FOR RADIO SCHOOL IN
GROTON (CLASS 100) IN FEB 1955 (LONG STORY), AND THEN RETURNED AS AN RM2 IN 1956 FOR A SHORT TOUR
On 02/03/97 Grant Bell
said:
Was on Gentian less than a year; 87-88 as QM1 then made QMC. Still in at least for 20
(yeah, to make sure I like it).
On 01/26/97 L.W. (Pete) Peterson
said:
Spent about a year (1952/1953) on the Gentian in Cape May. We didn't do any A/N, just
District Patrol. Enjoyed it. Was RM1 at the time.
On 01/20/97 Jeff Burton
said:
Gentian was my first ship out of OCS 1985-87.
On 01/17/97 tom wilson
said:
was on gentian 1-67 to 8-68 sa,sn,bm3
On 01/17/97 JAMES (JIM) D. OSS
said:
GREETINGS FELLOW AND FORMER "BLACK WIDOW" COASTIES. I WAS RM2 IN GENTIAN 1968-69 WHEN
CAPT. HOLMEAD III WAS THE OLD MAN AND MR. LUTZ THE XO. (GALVESTON GRU) . PLEASE GIVE ME AN E-MAIL AT
slnxavjc@connectinc.com (SHCOOL) or aa0pp@juno.com (HOME) OR CALL ME AT (913) 238-2841 OR 223-0168.
THANKS!
On 01/05/97 Curtis AC
said:
Was on board 1967 to oct of 67 in good-old-Galveston. "EN2" drop a line. First name
Tony
On 01/04/97 Eric Rosenberg
said:
I was XO from 1986-88, in Atlantic Beach, NC. I'm interested in hearing from shipmates,
as long as you don't hold a grudge :-).
On 01/03/97 Kenneth (Smitty) Smith
said:
Assigned aboard Gentian briefly 12-22-49 to 3-22-50, as RM2. I think it was in Cape May
NJ, but can't remember for sure.
On 12/01/96 John Hughes
said:
Was on Gentian 1972-1974 in Galveston, TX
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