OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Glacier
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On 02/20/08 gene young
said:
02/20/2008 YOUNG EN3 I WAS ON THE GLACIER IN JUNE 1966 WHEN SHE WAS DECOMMISIONED AND
COMMISSINED IN THE COAST GUARD ..I HAD JUST GRADUATED FROM ENGINEMEN SCHOOL IN GROTON,CONN I WAS
ONE THE ORIGINAL CREW MEMBERS TO TAKE HER AROUND TO LONG BEACH,WE THEN TOOK HER SOUTH FOR DEEP
FREEZE'66'. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT TIME IN MY LIFE THAT WAS 42YEARS AGO...
On 02/11/08 Bill Cummings EN-1
said:
Glacier 1967-69
On 02/10/08 Roach
said:
Was on my way to Oakland the other day, crossing the martinez bridge, looked to the left
and there she sits in the mothball fleet, front row, as big and beautiful as before, although, not
as shiny. Everytime I drive by, can't help but remember all my buddies.Sure hope they continue to
restore the BIG G
On 01/06/08 Tom Seal
said:
Came back by to update my info, I must echo my shipmates comments, they were great trips
82 an 84
On 01/02/08 Dave LaGrange
said:
I was aboard GLACIER for DF 74-75 - The Year We Threw The Screw ! I was an AE-3 in the
AirDet. What an experience. Spent 9 days ice bound in the Weddell Sea before finally getting
out. Some of the crew had already been evacuated, figuring GLACIER was going to winter over, right
where it was. But the trip home was great. Sailed up the inter-coastal waterway along the west
coast of South America. Absolutely beautiful scenery ! I wouldn't do all that again for a
million bucks. But I wouldn't take 10 million bucks for the memories and experiences !
On 12/03/07 Mike Verrengia
said:
Hey Chief Horton! I was on the 'G' when you were, and made the DF-70 trip. I can't remember
what you look like, but I recognized the name. The one QMC I do remember is QMC Waite (sp?), who
made me go outside in -65 degree weather to clean the bridge windows. When the vinegar he made me
use froze on the windows, I came in and asked him 'Anything other ideas Chief?' He got kind of
pissed at me...... SEMPER PARATUS!
On 11/30/07 Jack McCauley
said:
My father, Jack McCauley, served from 1953 - 1963. He served aboard the USS Glacier GB4.
He recently passed from this life and I am very interested in learning more.
On 11/27/07 mark losterman
said:
Glacier june 1972-1973
On 11/16/07 Wayne Phelps
said:
Hi all, My Dad was in Operation Deep Freeze I. His name is Donald Chester Phelps. He was
in the USAF and went there as an aircraft mechanic. He passed away a couple of years ago. If anyone
remembers him, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks, His Son
On 11/05/07 CHARLIE WELTE
said:
HI PLANKOWNERS, I WAS ON WAGB-4 1966-67,SENT OFF TO ENA SCHOOL GROTON AND GOT STUCK IN
THE MOVE TO YORKTOWN,VA MISSING THE NEXT SOUTH TRIP. IT SEEMS SO LONG AGO THAT I CAN'T RECALL NAMES
OF THE GUYS IN B2. I WOULDN,T MIND HEARING FROM ANYONE THAT DOES!!
On 10/06/07 Dolores Diaz
said:
Does anyone remember Captain Opie L. Dawson? If you do, please share your memories with
him. He has asked me to help him get his military/assignment history. Kindly e-mail them to me and
I will gladly present him with your stories. Thank you all so much.
On 10/06/07 CDR Steve Wheeler
said:
Sad to report the untimely passing of Jimmy 'Boomer' Buma. Jimmy crossed the bar way too
soon due to a brain aneurism on September 28, 2007. He served from '76 to '83 in the Nantucket
Lightship, Station Boothbay Harbor and USCGC Glacier. He was a class act with a heart and a smile as
big as a house, and was one of the best MK's I've ever had the pleasure of serving with. He will be
missed very much. (See the memorial board for more info.)
On 10/04/07 Al Duff
said:
Glacier was my first duty station as a boot SA made that north trip to Nome 1971 Then to
school in N.Y. glad i found this site
On 10/02/07 MARK SULLIVAN
said:
ON SEPT 28TH OUR SHIPMATE (DF-82& DF-83 )JIM BUMA CROSSED THE BAR. LEFT BEHIND IS HIS
WIFE & THREE GIRLS. FAIR WINDS OLD SHIPMATE & FRIEND SULLY
On 09/30/07 Rhonda Castro
said:
on september1,2007 we lost one of the shipmates off the glacier Mark Castro passed away
from heart attack. Left behind wife Rhonda of 25 years, children Charles,Crystal,Robert. He always
talked about the good times he had on the glacier of cruise of 81
On 09/07/07 Fred Forslund
said:
Who remembers B-2 stack Partys ? 77-78 2 north 1 south in B-2. Funny how now 30 yrs.
later all I remember is the poker games & fun we had! And we had a whole lot of Fun. I think about
some of the things we did and say shit !!!!
On 09/04/07 Steve Lang
said:
My BIG RED BROTHERS.....You may not remember me I served on board 78-79 in B3 I was a
punk at 18 years old but I remember all of you great times... E-mail me!!!
On 08/15/07 Rick Alemany
said:
It's nice to see some Glacierites are still around. I worked in the ship's office with
Chief Scott, Deb Schneider and Kathy Turner and had a great time working with everyone. I was on DF
81 & 82 and it was a blast.
On 08/06/07 Tim Cowley
said:
Wow, a blast from the past... I was an SK3/SK2 on board 82-84, made Deep Freeze 83, then
the long yard period. I see alot of names on here from shipmates I served with. It was a great
time, alot of good people, alot of knowledge and skills to keep her sailing, - take care, good
sailing with ya.
On 07/28/07 Marty
said:
Been awhile since I visited Fred's Place...and it's good to see that the Glacier Table is
still active. DF 82 & 83 as an MST...still active at Sector Seattle, and there aren't a lot of us
Glacierites on the payroll anymore. I saw Bruce Tweed at Yorktown sporting LCDR bars a couple of
years ago. But he was the only one I knew of still around.
On 07/28/07 Fred Santesteban
said:
I remeber Beecher. He was a cook as I recall. I was onboard 1967-69.
On 07/21/07 Bert DeJong
said:
email update: dejongpago@hotmail.com Made DF 79-80, with Little, Taylor, Nelson, Brown,
Turner, Layne, Mullen, Ruta, Slemons?!!, Woody, Polasky, Beal, & so many more!! Teach high school
ROTC and often relay many stories of the South Pole, and what happens before/while/after you even
get there, to the students. Rgds.
On 07/14/07 Dawn Raridon
said:
I was wondering if anyone knew Ray Beecher that served on the Glacier from 66-69?
On 06/07/07 Randy Mestas
said:
great site. I was among the 10 coasties that flew to New Zealand to meet big red en
rout on DF 75-76. I was fresh out of EM A-School and enjoying meeting other coasties 'in the same
boat' as I was. Mike 'Chip' Reily was one of them. Unfortunately, he barely made flight time as
they were preparing to close the door on the aircraft. It was funny at the time, but later in the
Wedell Sea, we wished he would have missed the flight. Terry, where are the pictures you speak
of ? How about 'Gomez'. Ron, I'm trying to picture you, were you in the band with 'one beat
Boda' ? Lots more to come.
On 06/03/07 Mike Shenton
said:
Sorry to hear about Rory Getchell. How are you Nick? I still keep in touch with
Dave Harris.
On 05/24/07 Nick Jackman
said:
I know this post will be late,but Rory Getchell,MK1 crossed the bar here in Washington
State.I'm sure there are those that will rembember this old salt for his sense of humor and great
talent as snipe! ''Fair winds and following seas'' old freind
On 05/09/07 Dean Mitchell,BMC Retire
said:
Was part of the first crew on the Glacier,when we got it from the navy.Made two trips
south and one trip from north to south(square Knot sailers) I remember the wholes in the CGC
Southwind,on way home and the time our Captain backed down on our small boat that was taking a line
to a buoy so we could refuel. Put a hole in the first class quarters.Anyone know where the 8mm
pictures went of our trip? Glad to see they are trying to save her.BMC Mitchell,retired 1979
On 05/08/07 Emmet Millett
said:
DF82, AVDET, a million great memories. Reading the news helped remember some folks. Doug
MacDowell, do you still come up with 5 new jokes a day? Looking for Jack Kelly and Ken Faint.
On 04/06/07 Dick Levesque
said:
I have just added some photos of the Glacier (1975) at www.coastguardpics.com. Either
check the index or go to the 'Icebreaker' page and scroll down. Dick
On 12/24/06 Gene Duffy (aka: Roach)
said:
I'll tell you the biggest embaresment we suffered, when we left Todd shipyard immediatley
after The Glacier was painted red for the first time......Sailing by Base TI, the whole base was
aligned the dock, waving white hankies at us....
On 12/16/06 James Yow
said:
sailed on big red d.f. 80/81 boiler room
On 12/14/06 Chuck Prudhomme
said:
Chuck Prudhomme Avdet Helo Pilot. DF 85 and 86 updated E-mail:
chuckprudhome@sbcglobal.net
On 11/09/06 Gene Duffy
said:
Great Site, glad I found it...Served on and of Glacier 69-73, first as FA then later as
SK3, then later as an SnSK!!. Well I didnt learn just how to tie knots in the Guard. Made the
Russia trip and part of the one after that. Was Mr. Frankes Engineering Office worker, then got
transfered up to supply with Mr. Maddie, Chief Mchenry and big Dunn. So many memories. Turned 21
yrs old the 2nd day in Nahadka, got really smashed on that Vopdka and got escorted along with my
buddy George Beckett, back to the Glacier by two armed ruskie police. Good thing our shipmates held
us back! And Oh, by the way, my buddies called me 'Roach'
On 09/30/06 Sean O'Toole
said:
I was on the Big 'G' from June of 1970 - June of 1973. 4 Artic West trips and 1 DeepFreeze.
I worked in most of the engineering spaces and helped fuel her a few times. I just went trough the
posts and it brought back some memories. Some of my best times. I lost my cruise book, my scrolls,
my lighter and my red work hat. Something about a women scorned?
On 09/28/06 Kim Shaffer
said:
I was on the Glacier in 1971. we went to Russia and Japan that year. Glad I had the
experience .
On 09/24/06 Dave Horton QMC(RET)
said:
Made to DF69 trip. Onboard from 11-20-69 to 8-14-70
On 09/15/06 Arnold Goossen
said:
To Petty and Bowyer: I recall you two being thick as thieves during ASW77 and DF78.
Lt.Tuxhorn: Sorry for securing the steam to the hot water heater. Cold showers are a drag. A-Gang
rules.
On 09/15/06 terry perrino
said:
attn: ben koether call me 603 458 2800 pertaining saving the glacier im a eastwind
sailor
On 09/14/06 Harold Hebert
said:
Was on DF 79 and 80. B-3 was my home. Sure is good to here the 'tails' of Big Red.
On09/13/06 Matthew Bezayiff
said:
Gosh, it's great to see some old names I sailed with. DF73 and a north trip was my bag
before 'A 'school. Retired in 92.
On08/30/06 Ron Hall
said:
Thank you Terry for the memories. I have been waiting for years to see these pictures and
thanks to the person that posted DP75. I am picture #81 playing volleyball on the flight deck. Here
is a great story, I was trying to do business with a person several months ago and didnt recognize
him until I looked at the DP75 Cruise Book. It turned out I was worked with him when I was a mess
cook. He is Kenneth Eastman SS-3. Anybody know where Dennis Zink is or John Mercy?
On08/28/06 Terry Foster
said:
Just uploaded 13 photos taken at the crossing heading for Deep Freeze 1976 into the
Photo Album, For best viewing Go to Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and then look for the resize
option under Multimedia and turn it off. Lots of things will look better -they should fill your
screen . I have more ASW 75, DF 76. , ASW 76 photos that I will post. Check them out and post here
if you remember more than I do ! Thank-you Ron Hall for your help in getting these organized.
ENJOY 30 years ago...
On08/11/06 Ernie Foster
said:
Just updating my info...In the ET Shop May of '70 through April of '72. Alaska, Japan,
Russia and Hawaii.
On07/21/06 Chuck Burnett
said:
I sailed on Glacier for DF78 and one north trip as mk in B2. The north trip we were down
to 2 main engines off Barrow, worked 24/7 to get 8 engines back on line. Made is out of the ice.
The DF trip was the one I can back up Troy Vickers on. I was the one who was AWOL in McMurdo with
him , I think it was too many double brown Lion brews , we cleared it up with Capt Taylor and I went
off to AD school, and went back into Polar Ops Mobile. then 2 more long trips on the Star. had
one black shoe and one brown shoe. Also painted a lot of murals on the Glacier, mess deck and
passagways. Anyone heard from Julio Leto?? Or does anyone have any pictures of some of my
paitings? Ended up at LA air sta, Semper P
On07/05/06 Michael
Hudson
said:
It was my pleasure to serve in GLACIER twice. 76-78 in B3 and A gang, and again in 85-87 as
B3 Chief. Still have my plank fron the 01 deck. Along with other momentos. What a gas.
On07/05/06 Bill Reetz
said:
Aboard from 1969 to 1971 as SK1. Just found this web site with a great writeup on
the mighty G http://www.sections.asme.org/fairfield/USSUSCGC%20Glacier%20Description.pdf
On07/01/06 Maria (Rodrigues) Davis
said:
Hi to All! Served on the Big Red 'DF81 & DF 82' What an experience! I'm here in Kuwait
doing my last tour, it's time to finally say good-bye. 24 yrs of service. 12yrs with the CG / CG
Reserves and 12yrs with the Navy Reserves. I've had some great adventures since the Glacier. It
would be great to hear from all.
On06/28/06 Bill McKenna
said:
Just found this site. There are a few names I remember. I was on the Glacier for DF 86
and 87 and decom. as an EM2. As far as I know I was the only one married on the ship (Hawaii 1987).
Would love to hear from other Glacier sailors.
On06/26/06 Rich
Sanders
said:
Father Albert J. Sanders on DF 75. Believe was YNC.
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06/20/06 Kenneth Petty
said:
Hey It is great to find this site, I did two norths and Deep Freeze '78 on the
Glacier and would love to hear from any of the old crew.
On05/22/06
Joey
said:
Looking for snips from Deep Freeze '85 I was a A-Ganger. I worked with MK1 Cripton (Fred)
. We where the Fresh air snips.
On05/08/06 Jeff Soule
said:
I was on the Glacier for about one year; 1971. I made two trips north and left for
electronic tech school in New York, Goverors Island. I would like to hear from some of the old
friends I met there. I remember a cook named Rusty Carmichael(?). I remember an old E-6 named
Adams. I remember Brian Drowsky.
On04/27/06 Fred Santesteban
said:
I'm looking forward to seeing some former Glacier shipmates from 67-69 next week in
Laughlin at the Icebreaker Muster. Wish more Glacier folks were going to be there.
On04/24/06 Tyrone Greene
said:
Wow, I didn't know this place exsisted until I did a Google on WAGB4 Glacier. Nice seeing
names long forgotten and hope to soon contact. I was on Glacier 75-76. UNFORGETABLE!!!!
On04/15/06 Ron Hall
said:
Jim Irving, I sent you an email. We got stuck in the Terror Gulf in 1974 trying to rescue
the General San Martin.
On04/05/06 Ed Moreland
said:
Does any one know what happened to Virginia Jones or Linda Douglass(May)
On03/03/06 Jim Irving
said:
Glacier, DF 69/70. I remember the fire was in the linen locker but was initally thought
was just another stack fire, so we hosed the boilier room which had just been cleaned and painted.
It cost the ward room their new carpet. I was in the Oceanographic Crew and was in one of the labs
listening to 8-Track tapes when we hit the Ice Burg - threw me off the stool. I was on the diving
team and actually discovered and took underwater pics of the long dent that ended in the hull
penatration at sea chest # 1. Diving in Punta Arenes harbor trying to plug the hole and they start
moving the ship - with divers over the side. Does anyone else remember the floating university ship
that stopped in Punta Arenes for fuel and the students convinced the Capt to stay because we were
there? I think everyone had dates with English speeking teens, what a nice diversion. We got stuck
and there was talk of wintering over but a wind shift opened up a lead and we went to break out the
Gen San Martin (also hull #4). About that same time another ship was stuck and asking for help and
one the Russian icebreakers was dispatched (or was it one fo the Russian ships that was stuck), but
I think she got her self out. I remember working on and fixing the towing winch, that it was
reported had not worked for a number of cruises. The first time I saw the Glacier I was assigned
to the Staten Island. The Glacier was sent north to help us and the Canadian icebreaker John A. Mac
Donnald break out the Northwind. The Glacier got herself stuck as soon as she entered the ice.
Breaking Ice up north takes different tactics than down south. We (the Staten Island) had to turn
around to help the Glacier, but the Glacier got herself out before we got there. My main memory
of the Glacier is that it was a failed design experiment - did anyone ever wonder why it was a class
of one ship? Yes it was one powerful beast, but it was a nightmare to keep running due to cramming
all that extra engineering into the space allotted. I'll bet the three new breakers don't have that
problem. Don't get me wrong, leaving the Glacier was a tough decision to make. I have fond
memories that I will cherish forever. But my first love must be for the Wind Class Icebreakers.
On02/25/06 Elisabeth Godin
said:
http://www.history.navy.mil/ac/exploration/deepfreeze/deepfreeze1.html. All OP. Deep Freeze
54-57 look here! This is a beautiful website of paintings from this expedition. I am posting because
my father Calvin Godin who served on the USS Arneb '54-57 Operation Deep Freeze passed Feb. 22 2006
from a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. I found that website with those
beautiful paintings and they took me to see what I believe he saw... I encourage all Veterans and
family of Veterans from this Expedition to take a look. I believe I will definately be taking a trip
to see these original paintings at the Navy Historical Center in DC soon!
On02/22/06 Troy Vickers
said:
Reading all these 'sea stories', really bring back memories. As miserable as the living
conditions were, the long cruises, the boredom. I forget all that, and have great memories of BIG
RED. I did Deep Freeze '77 & 78, and one Artic trip. A shipmate and I were actually booked for AWOL
in McMurdo. Living in Iowa now, and when you tell someone you were booked for AWOL in Antartica,
they look at you like you are making it up??? When I die, send me back to Wellington. I read someone
else post that they have dreams about being back on board... ME TOO!!
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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**”.
On02/14/06
Vaughn Fricker
said:
Looks like the corrupted files took thier toll.I see Brian never checks his E- Mail. Anyone
have a lead on Smokin Joe Carroll (Steve).
On01/16/06 Sandi Brown
said:
To any of you who may remember Steff Brown, he served on the Glacier frm 72-74 and then
transferred to the Point Evans in Long Beach Marina. He was a Quartermaster. Steff and I married
in 1976 and then went to Hawaii. Anyway, Steff actually retired frm the Coast Guard in 1994 as a
WO4 off the Midgett out of Seattle, WA and we made our home there since. Unfortunately, Steff
passed away on July 23, 2005 from a massive heart attack.
On01/12/06
Ron Hall
said:
Roger, I sent you a note. I was on the Glacier when he was electrocuted.
On01/09/06 George de la Rocha
said:
I was on the Glacier from 1970 to 71 and did two arctic patrols. I was on the bow line
when the ice flow going into Anchorage caused the lines to part. The impact when we hit the
merchant marine ship knocked me right off my feet. I believe it was Capt. Roberge who immediately
cancelled all liberty and high tailed it back out to sea. I also remember climbing the stack in my
skivvies to put out the stack fire on the way to Hawaii.
On01/04/06
Roger Northcutt
said:
Looking for anyone with memory of Gerald Reily's body being transferred to the CGC Burton
Island from the Glacier in January, Deepfreeze 76
On01/01/06 George
Johnson
said:
Hi there just a quick note am trying to find /contact anyone of the following. Jim
Patrick, TJ, and Marvin Pugh all 3 plus one other had Xmas Dinner with my family in Christchurch ,
while Glacier was in Lyttelton date summer of early eighties have only a week left in USA
(holiday) but can be contacted at piva-johnson@hotmail.com Hope someone knows where they are
would love to get in touch Regards
On12/21/05 Serena
said:
Looking for a Don Sykes who worked on the Ice Breaker WAGB4 back in the 1980's. Lost
contact, would love to hear from him again, The Wills Family, New Zealand
On12/17/05 Chris Morrison
said:
Hey Glacier sailors, I see a lot names from the past . Wow, what a blast from the past.
I was on the Glacier from 1982 - 1984 (yards) made DF83. For some reason Big Red keeps calling me
back. I have dreams that @ 45 I get called back to active duty to help re-commission Glacier.
After DF 83 and all that went wrong on that trip, it's no wonder I have nightmares. Just kidding.
Does anyone remember the great Port Lytleton Train Staion Massacre? Can anyone say 'Steering
Casualty'. And who always said 'Don't Sweat the Load' over the sound powereed phones during battle
stations? I had a lot of really good times on Glacier and met a lot of great people. I would like
to hear from anyone that was on her while I was. Please email me.
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12/13/05 John Murphy
said:
For any of you Glacier sailors that ever made a stop in Punta Arenas, I'm sure you remember
a 'night club' called 'Maria Teresa's'. It billed itself as the southernmost 'house' on the face of
the earth. I remember some tough nights on SP duty collecting some of my ship mates from the
place.. We just stopped by Punta Arenas on a cruise ship and two of the things I wanted to do most
were to rub the toe of the indian on the Magellan statue - something about insuring you'll return
again and, see if old 'M.T.'s' was still there. Our guide chuckled when I asked about it and he
said it was in fact still there, still in business and apparently still owned and operated by the
same family after 114 years. We took a small detour to the neighborhood and there it was - just as
I remembered seeing it. Some of my shipmates that I dragged, carried and otherwise removed from the
joint were in pretty bad shape. Just a little 'blast from the past'...
On11/30/05 Donald K. Jones
said:
11-30-05,hello,I was station on the Glacier from June 1976 to approx. May 1977. I made one
north trip,Pt. Barrow Alaska,Seattle,San Fran. ect. I recall we spent some time searching for a
propeller that was lost on an previous trip. I was on the deck force at the time.(SA D.K.Jones) I
was in the berthing area with the ET's most of my tour on the Glacier. Had an Appendectomy while in
port at Long Beach. I recall the dry dock work,the ship was getting updated.(paint,equip. ect) I
recall the Polar Bear watch,the whales and almost loosing it when I open up a fire line with Ice on
the fan tail/deck. I made lasting friends,ET3 Shervy 'Sara simle'ET2 Gonzalos(Gonzo), TT3
Capperelli,ET1'Burt'. Myself ET3 Shervy,RM3 Van(240Z,Euereka Calif.)had an apartment together in
Long Beach. I departed the ship during it's next trip north in late June 1977. I departed the
Glacier in Kodiak Alaska,flew to Anchorage,then on to Dallas,then on to electroni ETA school at
Govenors Island New York. Oh,ET3 William 'Bill' Shervy,much to my chargrin the momory is not what it
once was. Bill,if you read this,do you recall the foggy night we were going across the Long
Beach/Terminal Island bridge and the hood on your TR3 decide to deploy which blinded us momentarily
post a long party night.(hello SS1 Carmichael,SSC Moorehead,SN Hamm) I ended up In Saipan Loaran
Monitor station(Great!Dothan ALa.,Eglin Air Force base(loran),Destin Fl. and my last station was
Freport texas as ET2/ET1 in 1980-1983.
On11/28/05 Steve Pilkington
said:
See several familiar names. I served on the Glacier 67'-69'. I am curious does any one have
any idea what ever happed to Fred Smith (Skip) served 66'-69'. Skip was from Mass.?
On11/01/05 Fred Santesteban
said:
I'm planning on attending the Icebreaker Muster next summer, and really looking forward to
seeing shipmates from the 'Big White Pig' days. Some will even remember sailing on her when there
was a twin 5' 38 Cal. mount on the front and a Mk 56 FireControl system above the flying bridge to
aim the guns. Others may remeber the disaster in the ammo lockers full of Composition 'C' when we
took the 56 degree roll in the Screaming 60's. Ah, what memories....
On11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Six months to the Icebreaker Muster in Laughlin. So far about 150 people are coming, of
which 7 are Glacier shipmates with their mates. You can't beat the prices and good times. Go to
www.icebreakermuster.com. It's all there.
On10/29/05 Robin Webb
Russell
said:
Hi everyone...Just updating my e-mail address. Follow Me DF83
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10/23/05 David Weber
said:
I served aboard Big Red during DF 79, 80 and 81. I was a cook, so i had alot of buddies.
Drop me a line if you remember me.
On10/09/05 Tony Maffeo
said:
Up dating my E-mail address and hope to see some 68-70 Glacier mates at the Icebreaker
Muster
On09/12/05 Wayne Rowland
said:
Up dating My eMail Address
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!
On08/31/05
David Pearson
said:
Where is James Dykes, JD, I here your name as I work with the Coast Guard as a contractor
but no one knows where your at. Contact me at my shop. dave@bergeservice.com
On08/14/05 Ron Hall
said:
I think I remember Jim, short chubby guy? What is Kenny up to?
On08/14/05 Bert Cochran
said:
I get an E-Mail from Kenny now and then, but nobody else. I was in touch with Jim Decker
for a few years but have no idea where he is.
On08/13/05 Ron Hall
said:
I was on that North and the next South. My second South was my last. That was with , I
forgot who took over for Captain Gillette. Has you kept in touch with anybody else? Mark Hertig,
Kenny Courts, or others?
On08/12/05 Bert Cochran
said:
Hey Ron, Good to hear from you. I was on a North where we lost a screw and an anchor. It
was my first, and I think, your and Gillettes last. In Vegas working for D.O.E. Lets hook up for a
cold one some time
On08/11/05 Ron Hall
said:
Bert Cochran, how in the heck are you? Where are you living and what are you doing these
days? Yeah, we had some good times on the Glacier. I dont remember you being on my first trip where
we lost two blades on one of the screws and almost wintered over. Do you remember Boats Dyson? He
sent me a couple of pictures and one of them is a picture of me when I was just 17 years old. We
were loading something on the LSVP. I was the only one with a safety helmet on.
On08/11/05 Bradley Hokanson (Hokie)
said:
I have kept in touch with Dan and Jeane Casidy. Dan is a firefighter in Orange County, CA
and Jeane works for Boeing I think. She is also a Capt in the CG reserves. Ken Culver and family
are in the Dallas TX area. Jim Buma lives in the Brunswick, Maine (my hometown) area and works at a
marina. Does anyone know where Marv Pugh is? If anyone is interested in what is up with the
Glacier these days, check out the Glacier Society on the web.
On08/08/05
Brian C. Bentzley
said:
MST2 Brian C. Bentzley (DF80, DF81 and DF82) – The following I wrote on January 19, 2001; I
corrected some words and here is the repost: Damn, it is great seeing the names of my old shipments
here!!!! When I visited this site and the related sites, I started to relive those fantastic years.
If I had known the importance of those years at the time, I would have bought all three cruise
books. I was frugal and only have the DF80 book. Maybe someone could scan their cruise books from
DF81 and DF82 with Adobe Acrobat and post them in Fred’s Place? • The times on the fantail: drinking
coffee mixed with hot chocolate, country music in the background, performing piston coring
operations led by Dr. John B. Anderson. • Bumping the dirty berg with the ship’s prow; attempting
to get a soil sample using plastic piston coring sleeves. • Of course, the loss of the LCVP will
always be remembered and recounted. • The Fanning Island incident; I was in ops berthing at the time
and can give a description of the ever-accelerating-sound/vibration coming from the anchor windlass,
followed by silence. • Which Deep Freeze did we loose power to a screw on the way to Punta Arenas?
That is the worst place for it to occur. • Steadily making way through the pack ice in the Ross Sea,
surrounded by a brown ice fog with the odor of sulfur due to an erupting Mount Erebus. This was true
adventure bordering on science fiction. No job since has enriched me more nor giving me a greater
feeling of accomplishment than I experienced on Big Red with so many good friends.
On07/23/05 Ray buckner
said:
OK.I have read a few of the notes down to Loui' ICEBREAKERMUSTER announcemont. You all
sound like the resedents of GOD's waiting room. If you want to see life adain and feel good again,
bragging and lying and having a cold one with all your old shipmates again, Sign up. You want regret
it. Also I was on EASTWIND when CAPT Benkert came abord as CO in '65, damn good skipper.I was on
bridge of SOUTHWIND when she bought a piece of the rock at Anvers Is, in '68. with GLACIER sailing
past us with Capt Opie Dawson waving 'Satanaro'. Just left us hanging, no pun intended. See you guys
in Laughlin, have some fun and live again. By the way Capt. Opie Dawson was my CO on the
STORIS,Supberb shiphandler.
On07/19/05 David Smith
said:
Sailed on big red from 72-76.Many good memories and lots of work.Captains were West and
Gillett.Loved Valpo,Lima,Fiji,Wellington and even Pt.Barrow as we would go ashore and drink beer on
the beach and run from the polar bears one year.As captain Bull Benkert of the Minnetonka when I
sailed on it,when inport we play,when at sea we work.That carried over on each ship I sailed on but
especially on big red.Out of all of the trips I made I can remember only once when we had all 10
engines up and running at once and that was the time we broke two blades off of the starboard
screw.But we never missed a mission and broke more ice then the other breakers until the Polar class
came along.Those guys in B1-B2-B3 I have a lot of respect as you guys busted your butts to keep the
equipment running.The electricians I had did an outstanding job with what we had on top of standing
watches.I reported on board after a south trip on the southwind and the glacier was in the yards for
a year.It was a nightmare on our north trip as the equipment was breaking down and fuel problems.But
after a month the engineers had most up and running.Wished I could remember names as my cruise books
were trashed by my ex.Ottie,Norwood,handjob,McNamara,Mcmichaels,Anyone out there lets hear from
you.
On07/15/05 Bert Cochran
said:
I was on Glacier 75-77. Sad remembering Reilly, funny thinking about losing a screw &
anchor in one cruise. I remember a few names on this board, I was in the deck department with Ron
Hall and Carl Stenberg. A lot of great memories.
On06/29/05 BERT
DEJONG
said:
I made DF 79/80, various Ops assignments and retired as an O-4 in 1996 in the Boston area
Am currently teaching high school ROTC. There's lots of familiar names out there!
On06/22/05 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!
On06/21/05 Dave Andariese
said:
Did anyone see 'The Boneyard' last sunday on the History Channel? There was a brief part
on the Glacier and the Society that is in the process of getting her out of mothballs. If you
didn't see it, it will repeat probably a hundred times........
On06/16/05
Marie Elene Huskey Flood
said:
Hello Mr. Brady, I was an EM3/EM2 during Deepfreeze 83 and 85, I eventually lateralled to
SK, must say brought back memories seeing names and time frames What times and memories
On06/12/05 Ernie Foster
said:
Just updating my address also. Anyone still around from '70 - '72? Homeport Long Beach,
Alaska, Japan, Russia, Hawaii. Hootenanny's, movies on the Mess Deck,. Football on the ice, Sun
bathe on the flight deck. Swim call off Honolulu, Capt. Roberge (there is a web site by his
family). Came on board as SNET went to CG Group Monterey as ET-2. Good times
On05/13/05 Bob Kelley
said:
Just relisting my e-mail address since I posted it before 9/11/03. Made DF 83 as an ET3
right out of A school.
On05/04/05 Keith Nasse
said:
Hey all I just stumbled on to this website. There are quite a few names that I recognize.
I served from 84-87, made 3 trips south and spend many hours under the ice with Dave Harris, Justin
Pardi and Jay Mellott. Hello to all. Where is the good ol' Glacier these days?
On04/30/05 Ron Hall
said:
Hey Boats Dyson, it was good to hear from you.
On04/30/05 Ron
Hall
said:
Hi Bob. I dont seem to remember your name. Yes, Mike had a terrible ear infection I
believe. I wasnt blaming it on that. It was two ungrounded wires in the electrical panel. I was told
he shouldnt have kept it open while he was working on a boiler. What department did you work in? You
still live in Long Beach? I have sold several homes in Long Beach. I like Long Beach.
On04/28/05 Bob Fore
said:
Greeting, Brothers! I was aboard from 75-77; two Artic West and one Deep Freeze....I
remember well Mike Reilly's demise....good friend, and you're right, Ron (Hall) I saw him not an
hour from his accident and he was sick. Still live in Long Beach
On
04/23/05 Ron Hall
said:
Anyboby know the whereabouts of Dennis Zink, Billy Demarkus, or Shawn Shepard? Deepfreeze
74 & 75.
On04/18/05 Dave Alcantara
said:
Sailed on Big Red for AWS78 DF79 and DF80. Great seeing all these old names. I still
remember the little bit of foul weather we hit in the 40's when we lost the LCVP during DF80. Fair
winds.
On04/16/05 Bob Beck RM2
said:
Hey Paul Jablonski. Did you see my post on, 10/22/01,down the list about the iceberg and
other vague memories? Do you still remember all the guys in the shack at that time? Chuck Anderson,
Scharf, Ettinger, Ridolphi, Putriment, CPO Roydes, Morgan (LtJg), ???? It was good to see another
name I recognized. What did you end up doing after the Glacier?
On03/25/05
Paul Jablonski
said:
Anyone remember when George M. Piasecki smuggled a wooden barrel of wine aboard in
Valparaiso, 1970?
On03/20/05 rj rider
said:
My mistake Stanley STERNBERG,
On03/16/05 george m.
piasecki
said:
i was the enginerring yeoman from summer '70 for the one trip south when we hit the
iceberg
On03/15/05 Ron Hall
said:
Boiler Room mishap? We had a Boiler Tech that was electrocuted in the boiler room. It was
during movie time. I believe his name was Reilly. He was a young kid (I was only 17). I do remember
him complaining about an ear-ache and him being on medication. Not saying that was the cause but, as
I recall, the electrical panel was open and he backed into it and leaned on two ungrounded wires.
That was a bummer. The mess cooks were spooked having to go down to the refers to get food. I
was also on the Norht trip after we lost two blades on one of the screws and lost the whole shaft as
well as an anchor. Captain 'Broken Blades' Gillette ended his career in Guam.
On03/15/05 Darwin Lloyd
said:
Think that was Deep Freeze 75 and Artic West 75 that Ron Hall is refering to. I was on
both and left for DCA school just before boiler room mishap
On03/13/05
rod dunseath
said:
I got a kick out of Ron Hall's comments on getting stuck. I was sitting in a bar in
Switzerland reading a swiss news paper. And the artical was about the Glacier being stuck in
Antarctica. This was de ja vue. The same thing happened to us in 68'. We also rescued the General
San Martine. The Guard called it mutual assistance so as not to make them look bad. What was also
interesting was that no one read anything about it in the US that I know of.
On03/10/05 rj
said:
Does anyone remember Stanley Greenbergs short timer party in the forward hold?
On03/09/05 Ron Hall
said:
It would be great if anyboyd out there can post pictures it they have them. I would like to
see some pictures from DeepFreeze 74. The cruisebook would be great. I was on the Championship
volleyball team . Remember the games on the flight deck with the ball in a net on a string?
On03/06/05 Ron Hall
said:
I have read a couple of posts from my shipmates on the Glacier. I was on 1974, Deepfreeze
74. We got stuck in the ice in the Terror Gulf trying to rescue the General San Martine. We lost two
blades on one of the screws (boy was it difficult to steer), ran aground the next trip north, lost a
capstain, a person was electrocuted in the boiler room, and many many more memories. Anybody
remember Brian Freeman (The Ghost)? Dennis Zink, Bill Demarkus, or JOhn Mercy? I sure wish I would
have saved my cruisebook. BTW, I have seen Steve Boda.
On01/20/05
MIKE DAVIS
said:
I was onboard for DF81, 82 and 83 as an RM. Sadly said goodbye when they sent her north to
mothball. I know all those names and the good times had by all. Probably 3 of the best years of my
life. Hi to Lori, Rick Murff, Dave Blackwell, Kathy Tarrintino.
On
01/16/05 rj rider
said:
rctic. One of the most outstanding experiences of my life, Awesome! We ran into a Russian
freighter while tied to the dock at Anchorage and the barroom brawl in Juneau, I was in the Crows
Nest when we had that stack fire cruising to Hawaii...... I met Sal Vitale, he was a QM aboard the
USS Glacier, before she became famous in the US Coast Guard. Semper Paratus. Johnny Adams, Jerry
Hite,? I was the Laundryman Ist Class, SN Deckie. That stuff in those barrels was animal blood for
making foam for fighting fuel fires
On01/08/05 Jim Lindley
said:
Want to update my E-mail I was on board from 69-71 as an engineman, see entry 1-2-99
On12/31/04 Lance Murry EN3
said:
Was on Glacier in '71 and went to Nachodka,Russia What an experiment that was. I remember
it being very gloomy there. Was not comfortable there. But i'm glad to have seen what it was like.
Makes me glad to be an American. Good luck to all.
On12/28/04 Bob
Thrash
said:
How about going to Russia on the Glacier in the summer of '71?
On
12/22/04 Craig Sorby
said:
I sailed on the old girl from 80 to 83. It's great to see all the old names - really
brought the memories back. Anybody remember the big brawl in the 1860's in Wellington NZ? Wow what
a night, broken glasses, chairs, tables, and yes of course my nose. Stump and I were a sight the
next day in the chow line, him with a puple knot on his forhead and me with raccoon eyes. Great
stuff! Merry Christmas to all my old Glacier Buddies, drop a line - GORM says so!
On11/16/04 t.c. seal
said:
just updating my e mail address, great to see all the names here
On09/16/04 Bob
said:
I sailed on Big Red from 78-80 down in B-1. Lost contact with everyone but Big Bret.
Looking back it was the best 2 years of my life. It was fun throwing those lemons at the polar
class breaker when we broke them out because of their frozen screws.
On
09/09/04 FN Pierre (aka
said:
Hey guys and gals of Deep Freeze ’85! I was an A-ganger and had a great time on Big Red!
And I have some great pics from the trip. If any one would like some drop me a note.
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.
On08/09/04 Tom Lentz
said:
Looks like my original e-mail got lost in the corruption of 09/11/03. I was on board from
79-82 worked at first in B-3 for two trips and bailed on Chief Pink and took it easy up in E&S for
my last trip. Remember well the initiations and the raid on the soda locker to steal the fish gut
surprise. Only me and Joe Scroggs really know what we mixed up in E&S to get revenge on the crew
that stoled the fish guts as I slept right next to them. Sorry to hear about Kathy, we all have
fond memories of Kathy and the Mazda RX-7 she let us drive and don't forget the parties at her
place. I still can remember taking a drunken bloody dog to the vets at two in the morning and Bruce
Tweed setting the pickup on fire with me and Nick Smart sleeping in the back. So now I'm sitting on
a 140 in the great lakes doing my best at surviving my last tour before retiring, having to listen
to weak ass sea stories that don't even match a bad sea story off the Glacier.
On07/28/04 Tim Stretten
said:
I was on the ship in Feb. '84 as an FA from TRACEN Petaluma. Within 7 mos. I made Fn &
recv'd my orders one week before RUFTRA to MK school. I missed DF'85. I was the asst. Fuel, Oil &
Water King to MK1 Phelps in A - gang. Hi to Hebig. I told you I'd never forget. I still see the
Glacier tied up in the Mothball fleet in Suisun Bay. One of the best times of my life.
On07/26/04 Harold Hebert
said:
1978 to 1980 . I sure miss B-3. I was a 'boot' and did some stupid things, but.....it was
the experience of my life being a snipe on the 'G'.
On07/26/04 Steve
Hentschel
said:
Just got a new email address and wanted to let all of you guys know that I'm still out
here.
On07/02/04 Steve Ruta
said:
I have a lot of good memories of the Glacier- a new adventure around every corner. I have
a new job working for Northwest Airlines as a safety administrator. Getting ready to move to
Minneapolis.
On06/20/04 Jay Harvey
said:
Hello Mr, Brady this (was) SK2 Harvey on the Glacier with you and Chief Putman. Hope all is
well... I served on the Decon Team of the last cruise and really enjoyed my time on the Glacier
On06/19/04 Doug MacDowell
said:
Well here's a little ol' BUMP for the Big Red, the finest icebreaker and finest crew to
ever sail the seven seas. Cheers!
On06/01/04 George (Robinson)
Rubesh
said:
I served on the Glacier in 73-74. All I remember is painting and buffing decks.
Please help me remember something a little nicer! I'd like to hear from some of you with better
memories.
On05/26/04 David Dinubilo
said:
Was RM2 on DF80 and yes I do remember the storm that took the LCVP, that was a night I wont
forget.
On05/21/04 Jay Ellis
said:
Just like to update my e-mail address. Many fond memories of Glacier 76-78 (DWO) and 83-86
(Ops Officer).
On05/11/04 Paul Hewitt
said:
Served from recom 84 till decom 87, greatest tour and the best shipmates anyone could hope
for. A fond greating and God Bless to All.
On05/04/04 Bob McLaren
said:
Served on Glacier from before she was a Coast Guard Cutter until 1968, I believe I was the
first enlisted man to be stationed onboard her in Boston, I was a BM3DV, during the first two trips
south on the Glacier my good friend and diving partner Dave Forsythe and I had what I consider the
best times of our lives diving with with two Oceanograhphic Scientists in the Weddell Sea, I would
also like to say Hi to all old shipmate's and please contact either Dave or myself, maybe try to
put a reunion together, will be on Glacier in July with Dave.
On05/03/04
David Forsyth
said:
Was onboard from 1966-1968 on the Guards first two trips...and what 'trips' they were! Just
found this site today. Hello all! Especially all the 'plank owners' who I served with. Great to see
your names here...brings back incredible memories. I was (were...ahar!) a BM3 and DV2. I am writing
a book on the 67-68 Weddell Sea Expedition. Please drop me a line if you can. Would love to hear
from ALL former shipmates and crew members of the WAGB4....(all you 'originals' know what stands
for). Best regards to all. I had a GREAT time. Going to see her in July with my dive partner Bob
McLaren. Anyone want to join us?
On04/22/04 Fred Santesteban
said:
I just needed to update my e-mail. I enjoy stopping by periodically and seeing familiar
names from what seems like not that long ago. I still can't get used to all the references to the
'G' as being Big Red. I'll always think of her as the big white ugly duckling. And in my memory,
she'll always have the twin 5' 38 cal mount up front and the CG's one and only MK 56 Gun Fire
Control System driving it.
On04/11/04 William R. Cummins
said:
Served on board from 1969-1972 made one trip south and two north...as mk1 inthe Boiler
room...Best duty of my 13 years in the guard.....
On04/10/04 Ralph
Hagner MKC USCGR
said:
Just wanted to update my e-mail address and say hi to all my Glacier buddies . Milo Ortez,
Doug Minner, Joe Gardner,Joe Scroggs Sandy Stoaz (spelling???) drop me a line. God speed our men and
women in Iraq. Happy Easter 2004 .
On03/26/04 Bob Jones (Honez)
said:
'77-'79. Changed e-mail a few years ago and forgot to update.
On02/09/04 Rod Sperry
said:
Myself, and about 350 other Coasties took possession of this old grey boat called the
Glacier when it was in Boston. We were requested to repaint, shine, and commission it from the
Navy. to the USCG Glacier WAGB-4 in 1965 (YES 1965 BEFORE COASTIE'S WERE GIVEN NEW SHIPS). We were
moved and home ported to LA/Long Beach, CA. I made 2 trips Antartic Circle and 1 trip to the Artic
Circle on a S.A.R. mission. Is there anyone old like me that may have been on board then (65-68)?
Or on the Buoy Tender Walnut for another year. there after?
On01/23/04
Mike Verrengia
said:
Anyone know of the whereabouts of 'Gordy' Gordon, 'Soupy' Campbell, John Rose, Stanley
Sternberg and his partner Randy Searles (Salt and Pepper brothers)? The fire in the CO's voice tube
after the LT dropped his cigar butt inside? The LCVP getting beached (and abandoned) on some small
island WAY down south? Maria Theresa's place in Punta Arenas, Chile? The sea sick Seabees? Getting
attacked by Skua birds at Palmer station? Geez, what a lot of funny memories that only those who
were on the Lady G would relate to. 'Semper Paratus' my fellow Coasties!
On01/22/04 Mike Verrengia EM3 69-73
said:
Just got an e-mail from Johnny Adams who was with us on DF '70. He brought up a lot of old
names of crewmen that I had forgotten. All of you need to check 'The Glacier Society.com' for
further info on the Lady G. Also has a newsletter 'Icebreaking News' that is posted and printed.
On01/11/04 kim decker
said:
looking for ship mates jerry davis and mike thomas 1974-76or any others who are out
there
On01/05/04 joe scroggs
said:
new e-mail smokinwedgie@aol.com
On01/01/04 Dick Levesque
said:
Does anyone know how I might be able to contact Capt Bruce Little (CO 79)? Lost contact
in the 80's. Thanks, Dick (ret RMC USCG)
On12/23/03 Chris
Pupke
said:
I rode 'Big Red as a DC3/2 from 79 to 81. Was on board when we lost the anchor at Fanning
Island and the LCVP after leaving New Zealand. CO's were B.S. Little and Coste. Worked for Ens.
now Capt. Manson Brown. I'm now a CWO3 at ISC Portsmouth, looking for 4 more years to reach 30.
Any crew from my years on the lady give me a jingle. Happy Holidays to all Breaker Sailors!
On12/21/03 Howard Rosenberg
said:
Reported aboard in Boston 66, while she was still Navy gray. Made two trips south and one
emergency trip North. Had a great time playing 'Lolita' from Puenta Areanas on the second trip
south. Did such a great job everyone gave me half their beer rations. Hope everyone has a healthy
and happy Holiday Season. Big 'G', 'Follow Me'.
On11/24/03 CW4 Kevin
Bender
said:
Hope all is well! Trying to track down Chip Keppler. Flying for the Army.
On11/14/03 Don Ryan
said:
Served on the deck force '68-'70. Great to see a few names that I remember. I'm trying to
schedule a week in early 2004 to be aboard and pick up chipping and painting where I left off, I
think it was the port boatdeck. Great to see the big 'G' making a come back.
On11/11/03 cwo F.E.{Skip} Rate
said:
to CWO Beal Tom Berstein is up in your area someplace in conn I think. Me i am in MI.
On10/27/03 DAVID PEARSON
said:
SERVED ABOARD 81,82,83. SOME OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE ( IF I COULD REMEMBER)
On10/15/03 Bob Whitmer
said:
Bob Whitmer here again. I have since reitred since my last post on 9/28/99 my email is
now rwhit50@cox.net. Good to see so many lovers of Big Red on the board.
On10/15/03 Bruce Angus
said:
I reported abord Glacier in '66 as an Em1 departed in 69 as CWO2..returned in 78-79 as
CWO3.. Would like to hear from anyone..
On10/09/03 Bob Bowyer
said:
I spent two years in B-3 from 76 to 79 and would like to meet up with some of my old
shipmates. Looking for Bob Clay, Mike De Quatro, Mark Tate, just to mention a few.
On09/30/03 Mike Verrengia
said:
If I had stayed on the 'G' in 1970 and not gone to EM 'A' school, I would have gotten my
'square knot' by going across the Arctic Circle. Already had the 180th, Equator and Antarctic under
my belt.
On09/22/03 Darwin Lloyd
said:
Was onboard big red for DF75 and AW75 as a FA/FN. Went to DCA school with FA Fulton in 75.
Made CWO and retired in 96. Ran into Al Coyle on the Cowslip in 86 (he was EO and me DC1) Looking
for a copy of the cruise book for DF75.
On09/21/03 Gerry Beneke MKCM
(Ret)
said:
New Address I wrote PM book for Eng. Aug 76-Feb77. Made 1/2 north trip. Never made
'bluenose' cause Capt. Dirschell said I hadn't sailed across the circle, but flown. Great crew!
On09/12/03 lena
said:
LOOKING FOR LARRY OXNER I BELIVE HE SERVED ON THE USCGC GLACIER BELIVE IT WAS BACK IN
1984 -OR 1986-87 THINK HE WAS FROM ARKANSAS LARRY IF YOU SEE THIS REMEMBER THE OSBORNE FAMILY OF
JUNEAU ALASKA AND YOU WENT ON A DATE WITH THEIR DAUGHTER EILEEN WELL IF ANYONE KNOWS HIM WE LOST
TRACK OF HIM :( E MAIL ME AT UNO MAMI SASSY @ AOL.COM THANK YOU
On
11/10/02 Bruce Brady
said:
Hello to my fellow Glacier sailors.
On09/12/02 Doug
MacDowell
said:
Radio Gang 1978-80. Just checking in with my new email address. Now living in Seattle.
Recently hooked up with Steve Hentschel (RD1) to see him get hitched - congrats to you again, my
friend! Looking for Rich Magnuson (RM2), and Ernie Pappas from the radar gang.
On08/24/02 Ben Koether
said:
If you would like to see your fellow Glacier ship mates, join the Glacier Society. Visit
www.glaciersoicety.org There you will see our team at work, why not join us and help us get the
engines back on line!
On08/23/02 Gary Cutting
said:
Served aboard Glacier during D.F. 86&87. I was a FN working in B-3 engine room and later
as a FN/DC stricker.Would like to here from some old ship mates.Also MK-3 Steve Lowell and I are
good friends and get together often here in Oregon.
On 07/20/02 Jim Lindley
said:
See entry on 1/2/99 note new E-mail address Bontree@iGlide.net I was on the Glacier from
1969 - 1971
On 04/24/02 Tom Bardell
said:
I was on the Glacier from 75-76. I was the EM2 on board. Just reposting for my new email
address
On 03/26/02 JOE SCROGGS
said:
Sailed big red 81,82,83.Can't belive all the names i see on this web page wish i would
have found this long ago.I could go on with the sea storys forever.some one please call me about
kathy t. i can't belive what i have read. Dan cassidy where are you,Been a long time.SeaHag call
me,hell any one who knows me please call 360 651 2023.JIM ZEMMER,P.K.,MIKE UNGARO,TOM LENTZ,DERRELL
REVELS, PEDERSON,DR.MAD DOG,DAVE PEARSON,DALE SPEEGLE,JADE STURGES.THE LIST OF NAMES GO ON.I
relive my days on that ship every day,best times of my life.I live in Arlington Washington.Work at
Smokey Point Cycle Barn 360 530 7800.look me up,Would love to here from any one who sailed her with
me.
On 03/11/02 Brian McKinnon
said:
LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATE,JAMES LOPEZ. WAS ON BOARD GLACIER 73-77 SUCKER STILL HAS
TWENTY BUCKS OF MINE! NOT COUNTING INTEREST! MUST STILL BE HIDING IN B-1,AND NO DOUBT DANCING TO
DISCO?
On 01/30/02 Dennis Shirrel RMC (Ret)
said:
A friend of mine is building a model (4 ft long) of the Glacier, he has been working on it
for 17 years. He needs pictures of the superstructure. He is Philip Headley Component Engineer for
Kyocera. This is a radio controlled model you can email Phil @ pheadley@qcpi.com - send him any
pictures you have so he can finish his labor of love.
On 01/16/02 mike devine
said:
I was on the Glacier in 66 and 67 and was part of a group fresh out of boot camp and TAD
at Woods Hole. We helped put the first coat of white paint on her. Hardly anything worked. We had
no fresh water for showers during much of the first cruise. However, I wouldn't trade the experience
for anything. After the Glacier I was at Sandy Hook and Governor,s Island. At Governor's Island I
met and wound up marrying a SPAR. She never lets me forget she had more time in grade as a SK2. It
would be great to hear from old shipmates.
On 01/14/02 Steve Zerges
said:
I work for an engineering firm that is designing the berth for Glacier in Bridgeport
Harbor, CT. Looking for deck plans that show the positions of the chocks, in order to layout
moorings. Also looking for more statistics, such as superstructure height, molded depth, etc.. Any
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve Zerges Ocean & Coastal Cons. 203-268-5007 FAX:
268-8821 szerges@ocean-coastal.com
On 01/06/02 Cal Godin ex- RM2
said:
I saiked on the USS ARNEB with the glacier as a great sup[port ship. I was a member of
the Radio gang opf the flagship for Adm. George Dufek. We also had Adm Byrd on the ship. Would like
to hear from anyone who was in Operation1and 2 I have yearbooks of those operations.
On 12/19/01 Steve Hentschel
said:
Sailed on Big Red for DF80. I have the time of my life. I have just made contact with
some old friends and hope to reestablish them. If you know of any other shipmates please let me
know.
On 12/05/01 MARVIN REDONDO
said:
WHATS UP YOU GUYS BRINGS BACK SOME GOOD MEMORIES TO SEE SO MANY NAMES SAILED DF 87, AND
DECOM.WORKED A- GANG.
On 12/02/01 Chuck Prudhomme
said:
Brings back great memories of 'room stuffs' on Big Red! AVDET 86 and 87. Cheers to all!
'The Whirlybird Cowboy'
On 12/02/01 dan fox
said:
Served on the Glacier 1970-1972 at a DT3. Wish to hear from any old crew members.
Thanks
On 11/24/01 T.J. Lucius
said:
Wow, here i was just playing around on my computer, and typed in 'GLACIER' just to see
what would come up. And found this,it was incredible for me to see so many of my shipmates/friends
sharing their memories, after so many years. I realize know that what we experienced either while in
port or sailing south could never be easily forgotten. It was some of the grandest times that I've
known. TT3 T.J. Lucius DF81/82
On 11/23/01 JUAN RIVERO
said:
To All GLACIER Shellbacks and Penguins, My Best Wishes and Blessings . GLACIER Is The
Best IceBreaker In The World. Deep Freezes 83,84,85,86 The Best of Our Time.Contact Me If You
Wish. * PUERTORICAN GLACIER SAILOR *
On 10/22/01 Bob Beck
said:
Hi Guys and Gals, I remember some of these stories very clearly. I was on the Glacier from
'69-'71. I remember the iceberg we hit. Do you remember that Ens. Pitt was the OD so we called the
iceberg, 'Pitts-berg'. I remember the fire and 'Smokey Robinson'almost buying it. How about having
to clean out the hold near on the fantail of all the damaged drums of whatever was down there. I was
a RM2 and wondered why I was getting my hands dirty hauling that mess up out of the hold in heavy
seas. Then breaking the ice off the topsides that accumulated there as we went through the storm in
Cook Inlet. Watching the 'Graduate' at least 50 times in the mess deck while eating some of RM1 Andy
Scharf's homemade icecream from the GEDUNK. Liberty call in Punta Arenas watching a ship unload dead
cows in the harbor, rinsing our feet off in a antibacteria solution before leaving the pier on libo
to go to the Golden Chicken Club ! ! ! ! I guess I could go on but I better get back to work. Nice
tossing out some memories.
On 10/19/01 karl behnke
said:
have enjoyed seeing some old friends on the glacier. would like to hear from some old ones
that i haven't seen or heard from for a long time ' really anyone would be fine. just sitting
here in the dessert and enjoying my new computer and hoping to hear from some old shipmates.
On 10/10/01 JUAN SOTO
said:
HI! I WAS ON BIG RED 85-86 IN A-GANG JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS PAGE, ITS GREAT!
On 09/09/01 Bruce Brady
said:
Glacier Association Board meeting will be held in Las Vegas, NV on 10/6/01 @ 1300 at the
Orleans Hotel and Casino. Contact Bruce Brady for further info if interested in attending.
On 08/27/01 Mike Lemon
said:
Was an MST from 78 - 80 with Zeke's boys, and now live in Seattle. Just spoke with John
Matheson, Gary Hebel, and Doug West. Anybody else from then ?
On 08/15/01 Mike Verrengia
said:
Ken Laesser needs to add the Deep Freeze '70 stats into his Glacier bio. We hit an
iceberg, had an on board fire and freed the Argentine breaker 'Gen San Martin'. The Glacier crew was
also awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for their efforts during this trip. I was a SN during
that trip, prior to going to EM'A' school.
On 08/12/01 Craig Kitchens
said:
I am writing a screenplay for a feature film about the Glacier. (This is all fiction.)
The story is about the Captain's last voyage to the North. The basic setup is that the Coast Guard
is going to the North Shore of Alaska to take soundings before any oil exploration can take place.
The problem is that one of the big oil companies has already started exploring. They don't want
anyone to know about it. One of their high powered lobbyists is asking congress for approval of
future exploration with the full knowledge of the illegal drilling already taking place. The
lobbyist's job is at stake as well as the reputation of a well known popular politician who is in
favor of the funding. The lobbyist will do anything to keep the Captain from completing his job.
They hire a sabateur to join the crew and undermine the mission any way they can. If you would
like to send me any short stories about your experiences on the Glacier I would love to here about
them. If your story ends up in the screenplay I doubt if the movie production company will do any
more than acknowledge your contribution with a special thanks to... you've seen it at the end of the
credits. I always wanted to go back up and break some more ice. If the studios like the script,
who knows? But, I always thought being on a round bottom ship was pretty darned exciting especially
in typhoons and crashing into blue ice. You can email me if you have any stories you would like to
share. I look foward to hearing from you.
On 08/11/01 Jim A. Lindley
said:
The trip in 69-70 was full of adventures. After the Iceberg gash they said we wouldn't go
into deep ice. We were stuck for a couple days in the Weddell Sea in the ice. I also rember some one
riding a straight back chair back and forth from side to side in the berthing area during some of
the rough seas. (note my new E-mail address bontree@iGlide.net)
On 08/11/01 Mike Verrengia
said:
I was a SN on board Dec'69-Aug'70, and went on Deep Freeze '70. Who remembers the fire in
the engine room that almost killed 'Smokey' Robinson? Or when we hit the iceberg and leaked out
thousands of gallons of diesel fuel? I hung around with Ken 'Soupy' Campbell and John Rose in the
deck dept.....
On 07/20/01 bISHOP dEGRAPHENRIED
said:
i served on the glacier(vx6) during the first operation deep freeze 1956-1957. I was a
commisaryman . The CSC was 'Joe Joe Devine'
On 07/17/01 Mr. Connie Caruthers
said:
I don't know if this is the right place to say this, but I served on Glacier (WAGB-4)in
the early 70's. I made a 'North' and 'South' trip on Glacier. I served for 24 months from 72-74. I
hope where ever she is she well. When someone reads this please e-mail me here location. To all
'Charlie Golf' (Coast Guard) who served THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE. Fair winds and following seas
On 07/07/01 Ralph Hagner
said:
Served on 'Big Red' during Deep Freeze 82and 83. Just returned from a 7 day Royal
Caribbean cruise which departed from San Pedro. First time I was back to California since I left
Glacier in May of 1983. I was shocked at how much has changed. The Long Beach Naval Base is gone.
Long Beach city is now a big little city. It is much bigger and cleaner than it was in the early
1980's. Station Terminal Island is much more modern then in the past and there is an I.N.S.
building just outside the gate to the pier at Southwest Marine where the Glacier used to tie up. But
the saddest sight of all was that Joe Biffs is now a vacant run down building. I hope all of my old
Glacier buddies are well.
On 07/04/01 Ernie Foster
said:
Came on board May '70 SNET and went to Monterey Group Spring '72 ET-2, when she went from
white to red. Three North trips including Russia and Japan. Won't forget the birthday party with
gifts from Honolulu for Capt.Roberge, got in Long Beach a day early. Anyone out there ever here
from Tim Burtron (Timoteo), or Rick,Larry,Raul,Andy or Paul? Great days and nights in the ET shop
and on shore with Chief Fortenberry (Sp). Still in Southern Cal.working as a Paaramedic. Let me
know about the Association and the restoration, would love to see the Big 'G' again along with old
shipmates. I have a copy of the Bill Burrad program (video tape) they did for Educational
Television.
On 06/08/01 Robin Webb Russell Calah
said:
Good to see so many familiar names. I was in B3 during DF 83. sorry to hear about
Tarantino. I was wondering what happened to her. Does any one have the sad details? Has anyone
heard from Jean 'The Mushroom' Miller?
On 06/06/01 Bradley Hokanson (Hokie)
said:
I was on Big Red from 1980 - 1984 and made DF 81 & 81 and the major maintainance
availability. I retired as an MKC in 1990 and now work for the Guam Police Department recreational
boating safety program. I'd love to hear from old shipmates!
On 04/23/01 Dan Larson
said:
Great page! Introduced to Fred's Place via the March '01 CG Bulletin. Was AEO, reporting
aboard when she was at SW Marine in San Diego, Aug '81, then two successive south trips followed by
MMA in Long Beach. I'm a drilling Reservist, living in Virginia Beach since '94. Married the former
Sondra Ball at one of the last weddings at the Long Beach Naval Station Oct '83. Two sons and a
stepdaughter. Remember trashing the Polar Pig's flight deck nets while transferring lube oil? Mr.
Soloduk and I trashed a '76 convertible Trans Am while circling Oahu. I've got an extra Deep Freeze
'81 year book if anyone needs one. Sorry to hear about Tarantino. Big Red was far and away my best
tour (Student Eng. on Boutwell 79-81 & EO on Legare 94-95).
On 04/20/01 David Wright
said:
Glacier was a great trip. I was a RM3 right out of 'A' school. On the decom crew & last
trip. Good to see the legacy lives on.
On 03/29/01 Bill Winter
said:
Well I'll be damned I'm stillin' here telling my nephew about the 'old guard' when 'ships
were made of wood and men were made of steel' He thinks I'm full of it...I would have said the same
thing before my DF69 trip!!!! Who would have thought over thirty years later that what seemed like a
BS experience would leave such memories today.....I would really like to hear from anyone that
served at that time and especially guys that might have been in 'boot in H Company under Chief
Harris at Alameda'!!! Semper Paratus...Bill Winter
On 03/21/01 Bob
said:
Looking for CS1 Kobalarz (sp). Served there with him '72-73.
On 03/20/01 Bob Banfield
said:
I mutualled to the great WAGB-4 in '72. Made 2 trips north and one south for Deep Freeze
73. Saw the world on the Big Red lady. My son just graduated Coastie boot camp. The tradition
continues. Good to find the 'Glacier' again. Anyone know where to find CS1 'ski' or Cheif Benke?
On 02/26/01 Tony Maffeo
said:
I was PH2 on the Glacier from 68-70. This is the first that I've looked at this page and I
think it is great. Seeing some of the names brings back many memories. I will have to E-mail some of
them. I saw Mike Hughes in October 2000 while he and his wife were vacationing in Vermont.
On 02/22/01 Bruce Brady
said:
all icebreaker sailor reunion to be held this may in vallejo, ca. for info send me an e-
mail, include snail mail address so i can send you a reunion packet. there will be a meeting of the
glacier association during the reunion...hope we can have a good turnout of glacier sailors at the
reunion...'Follow Me'
On 02/18/01 edward hedrick
said:
congrats on ownership, I was on the Rockaway whec 377 also a Navy ship used by the cg
went to EN school ed
On 02/17/01 Gary Aalberts
said:
Hello Big Red fans, I was a DC-3 on the 1973 Deep-Freeze. Only one trip south and mutualed
to Base New Orleans. I was also stationed at base TI prior to Deep Freeze. The CO on the Glacier was
Capt West, wow he let us drink beer on the ice with the BI....great memories and fun.
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 02/11/01 Greg Sundborn
said:
Hi all, Would love to correspond with anybody from the Glacier 1960/61. Regards
On 01/31/01 David Sweet
said:
I was on the USS Arneb AKA-56 from 1959 - 1962 and made 3 trips South. Operated with
Eastwind, Atka, Edisto, Staten Island and of course the big one GB-4 Glacier Bay. You coasties
pulled us out of a lot of 'ICY' situations. To all of you 'Thanks'
On 01/12/01 Dan Diers
said:
I was on Big Red from before deep freeze 83 thru the MMA thru deep freeze 85.Its
interesting all the shipmates who have left their imprints on these pages.One interesting story was
We visted Pine Island Bay on Big Red and like 9 years later MCQM Nitzche and I visited it again on
Polar Sea, The CGC Burton Island made the first trip there,The CGC Glacier the second trip there,and
finally The CGC Polar Sea the 3rd.
On 01/08/01 Ed Nicholoff
said:
I was on big red depfrez 77-78 deck force as a SA and SN then to DC school. I remember
eating seal pizza's on the north trip, and helping polar star get out down south. best times in the
coast guard. best wishes to my Big Red buddies , DC3 Nicholoff
On 01/07/01 Phil Arusiewicz
said:
Glad to hear Big Red has a new lease on life. Best time of my career 85 to 87. Would enjoy
hearing from old shipmates.
On 12/28/00 Mike Monahan
said:
I was on the Glacier for DF '78 and the subsequent north trip. I was a SA/SN (just out
of boot camp) and struck YN on the north trip. Went to MST school and ended up at MSO Milwaukee
for the remainder of my enlistment. The time on the Glacier is an experience that I wouldn't trade
for anything and *frequently* talk to people about the adventure.
On 12/10/00 Edwina Dewald (Arneho)
said:
MELE KALIKIMAKA AND HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year)
On 11/29/00 Ann Pedersen DeCoursey
said:
WOW - What a time WARP! It's so neat to see so many familiar names! Mark & I both made
careers of it - he retires 01DEC00 as AMT1 and I just re-enlisted for 6 as a Reserve YNC. We
still get a kick out of telling people that we met in the ships laundry room! I read that someone
was asking of Kathy Tarantino. Unfortunately - Kathy passed away in 1994. It's quite a shock,
isn't it?? She was such a vibrant person - I had SO MUCH FUN with her! Does anyone else remember her
coming to quarters wearing her crows as earrings?! Or doing the 'disco' pose with Bruce Tweed while
they were doing helo fire-drills? It's still hard to believe she's gone. But luckily there's plenty
of us left to remember the wonderfully goofy times we had underway. I'm sure that Mark will chime in
once he knows you're all here!
On 11/22/00 Chris Pupke
said:
I was on board from 79 to 81, made 2 south trips, hardest work but the most fun I had in
the Guard. Anybody hear from McClendon Blue, Jeff Sholten, Arthur Buckles, Dusty McMahon or Al
Shvira? The DC Shop was a great place to work. I'm a MAT3 at ISC Portsmouth now, its hard to
believe I rode the old girl 20 years ago.
On 11/19/00 Gary Tucker
said:
Well, how's everone doing I was on board '86 and decom. Was the best time that I ever had
write me. I was in the Machine Shop as a MK2
On 11/12/00 Joe Dempster
said:
Came aboard the Glacier just before her first trip North in September '70 as a new BM3.
This was a challenging trip. We got to see a polar bear in the ice near Point Barrow. My fondest
memories were QM2 Randall reading the complete work of the Marque de Sa on the bridge at night for
the Smithsonian guys plotting the next day's course. I left in the Spring of '71 for the Venturous.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone from that 1st Noth trip.
On 11/10/00 Cliff Cray
said:
I was aboard a couple of times while in the ice. i was on the Eastwind and the Glacier was
Navy My wifes cousin was on board in the engineroom during his stint in the Navy. That would have
been in the 50s as I was on the Wind 60 to 62
On 11/03/00 Craig battenberg
said:
it is nice to see the old girl is getting the treatment she deserves..I was aboard her 78
and 79 deepfreeze..We did the job that the polar star could not.
On 11/03/00 matthew chester
said:
Hi, The name is chester and I service on the Glacier, back in 1966. I was one of the
orginal crew, that pick her up from the navy,in Boston and sailed her to Long Breach. I can tell you
young guys, a lot about that crew and things that happen to us. I don't know if any of you know that
when we left boston, we were the only ship that was half white and half gray. If, you want a sea
story about that first crew, send a email.
On 11/01/00 Bob Olsen
said:
Update to my e-mail address
On 10/29/00 tom seal
said:
great to see so many from the df's 82..and 84 served in the deck department both
trips...also played in the ham shack on the second trip with anthony skinner..I am looking for
photographs to exchange...I have quite a few stored on the pc...last saw the glacier in benicia,ca.
as part of the mothball fleet there....please feel free to contact me..........tcs
On 10/13/00 Rod Dunseath
said:
I was on the Big 'g' from 68 to 70. Worked as a radarman. It was a great experience. Saw
Lt Fred Long in Puerto Rico about 13 years ago. I have lunch with Mike Hughes about once a week.
Saw Harry 'Willy' Williams 28 years ago. Things are going well. goood luck to all. Rod
On 09/26/00 Ross Griffin
said:
Does anyone know what happened to the documentary film that the European guy (Fritz I
think his name was)was making? Has anyone ever seen it?
On 09/26/00 Ross Griffin
said:
My first unit...DF79 then went to RD school. Now retiring as an RDCS. lots of memories
coming back reading the various comments. Enjoyed it (well most of it!). Glad I went, it was the
only unit I wanted out boot camp, and was lucky enough to get the last of 3 available billets.
On 09/23/00 Gerry Young
said:
Was aboard for 2 trips south, '68 & '69. Does anyone remember rescueing the General San
Martin, having a hole ripped in our hull coming out of Palmer Station or what about the 2 weeks of
30' seas off the coast of South America on our way back home from DF 69? I was aboard for the last
cruise without airconditioning, remember sleeping on the flight deck and waking up with soot on you
because the boilerroom blew the tubes? Was p-st off at the time, can laugh now. What memories, at
the time thought it was pergatory. Fair winds, smooth seas to all.
On 09/09/00 Jay St. Charles
said:
I came onboard as an SNRD fresh out of school in Nov. '69, served though one Antarctic
trip - with RD-3 Tom Teare, in fact - and then two trips to the Arctic, exiting to the Storis as an
RD2 in '71. Serving on the Glacier was a great experience. I came onboard just after the twin
5'-50's were removed and served on what would have been her last voyage with a white hull. I remeber
especially an RD1 LeRoy Baskins that put up with a lot from his younger charges. Many Memories.
On 08/21/00 Dale Kinney
said:
I served as a RM3 during Deep Freeze 82. What a great trip! Lot's of memories including
heavy seas with some injuries and equipment over the side. Great crew. We weren't sure we were going
to make it down that year but the engineering guys got creative. Great RM and OPS section.
On 08/02/00 ex/fn redondo
said:
hey you road dogs whats up sailed her df 87 was fn had great time maybe you remenber me
m.redondo work boiler room still sailing in merchants as engineering officer look @ that well if you
remenber me write like to hear from you guys
On 07/25/00 Jay Ellis
said:
With regret, the 2000 All Icebreaker Sailor Reunion, planned by the Glacier Association
for Vallejo in August 2000, must be postponed. Interest was lower than expected, and we could not
follow through with the reunion. Never fear however, as we will look for a date to hold the reunion
next spring or summer. If you would like more information, or if you're interested in helping to
plan the next reunion, please contact the Glacier Association (see our Web site for information).
Thanks -- Jay Ellis, President, Glacier Association
On 07/24/00 Tom Teare
said:
It's great to hear from fellow Glacierites. I was on from 68 to 70 & made 2 trips to the
Antarctic & too many trips to exotic Punta Areanas,Chile. I was an RD3 & one of the ship's divers. I
was also a pain in the butt to RDC Lee. 30 yrs ago I thought that being on the Big G was God's way
of punishing me, but now I look upon it as one of the most memorable times in my life. Funny what 3
decades will do to you.
On 06/29/00 Douglas West
said:
Served aboard from April '77 to April '81. Departed after 3 South trips and 2 North trips.
Left as MST2. I wonder if CAPT Little would have ever given up the search for that LCVP if Zeke
hadn't told him another 976-mb Low, like the last one, was on the way.
On 06/19/00 Frederick C. Nichols
said:
I served on the Glacier for Operation Deepfreeze 69 and a North Trip in 70. My time on
the Glacier was perhaps was the greatest experience of my life. I had my 21st Birthday (3/16/70)
while underway on the southtrip. Many members of the ET crew; Paul Bell, Tony Pearson, and Chief
Lem Fortinberry ensured enough of us did our two hours above decks to earn a birthday party's supply
of drinks! Great party. I look forward to hearning from others who served in 69-70.
On 06/15/00 Larry Thompson
said:
Iwas a FN during DP FREEZE 85 and 86 in b3 engineroom. Capt. Hewell CO at the time. HOOYA
I do remember you DCC Pardi. Anyone remember MR. A. Main prop engineer.
On 06/14/00 Charles Burrell
said:
Served on the Glacier from 1966-1968.Was on charter crew when the Glacier was turned over
to the Coast Guard at Boston Naval base
On 06/11/00 Harold Hebert
said:
Served on board 'Big Red' from late 78' to mid 80'. It was an unforgettable experience.
Someone e-mail me. Leothe007@webtv.net
On 05/11/00 Dennis Shirrel
said:
RMC 4/76 - 6/78 - AWS-76 AWS-77 Deep Freeze 78 - Capt Dirschel the very best CO.
On 05/03/00 Matt Bezayiff
said:
WOW, Remember some here. Hi to all, was a Glacier SA back in 72, ran the HAM Shack during
deepfreeze 73. Retired in 92 and in Northern Ca now. Anybody remember BMC Otttie.
On 04/25/00 Stan Jackson QMC Ret.
said:
Served '73 thru '76 great memories
On 04/23/00 Sean Shoemake
said:
Made DeepFreeze 83,was a blast!
On 03/27/00 Roger Schramm
said:
Served on Glacier from 1977 to 1978 as an MK2. Two norths and a south trip. Those were the
days. Does anyone remember the stack space parties? How about the fun times in Valparaiso Chile? I'm
still in the reserves. Just made MKC at Sta Portland OR.
On 03/14/00 David Sapp
said:
Hello all just stumbled onto this site felt pretty good to see some familiar names, anyone
who wants to write feel free
On 03/05/00 Al Beal
said:
Served aboard 77 to 79 first unit as a 'Boot' BMC had my initiation in Wellington, the
Kiwi's didn't know what to make of that! Retired as a W4 as CO Castle Hill, Newport RI Living on
Cape Cod. Love to hear from any of you 'Old' Salts!!
On 02/22/00 Bill Lewis
said:
Hello anybody old enough to remember but not yet feeble-minded enough to forget. Reported
aboard 1700, 11 June, 1966. Ship in dry-dock, looked like a big pregnant 'Guppy'. In August
departed for Long Beach with only half engines available and no evaps, plus only half of the ship
was painted CG colors. I do believe that ship was an experience to all who served on her, though,
not all pleasant. Loved spending all that time in the ice having to receive water from Eastwind
once a week. Not to mention having the ship 'In Irons' in the raging currents of magellan straits
off Punta Arena, Chile. Students coming aboard at Valpaiso during open-house and hanging a North
Vietamese flag over the side of the bridge-wing had an intresting effect too. But, guess what, I
reluctantly left the 'Glasseer' in June of '68 due to having the billet changed to a BMC diver's
billet. Otherwise, I might still be on her. It wasn't all bad and it wasn't all good , but, an
experience it was!!!
On 02/10/00 James
said:
I was fortunate enough to serve on Glacier from 1972 to 1975, one north trip and three
south. Was on Deepfreeze 75 when we lost one blade from the starboard screw and were stuck for a
while. Lots of memories keep coming back especially after seeing some of the names here.
On 02/04/00 Justin Pardi
said:
HOYA to all. Was DCC and diver from 83 to 86. Then to the Sea. Still in but for how
long I dont know. Moving to Sandy Hook NJ this summer, pay back. Any one know how to get New
Jersey.
On 01/26/00 Mike Marshall ADC(ret)
said:
I was on the AVDET on DF86, nice to see some familiar names here
On 01/26/00 dave schindler
said:
Deep freeze 85 alumni hope to hear from you
On 01/23/00 Carl Stenberg
said:
I served on the Glacier from 75-77. Great time! Carl
On 01/21/00 Bruce Brady
said:
Hello to everyone...good to see some of my former shipmates here. Just to let you know
the Glacier Assn is alive and well. Planning the 2nd All Icebreaker Sailor Reunion this summer/fall
in Vallejo CA. Pls contact for more info. Bruce J. Brady, Supply Officer '84-'87
On 01/20/00 Bruce Perkins
said:
Served for DeepFreeze 76, made BM3, then to MST school. I've seen my deck officer and BM1
in some of the older comments. Also I think one of my instructers at MST school in Yorktown (fall
1976). One of the graduate students here has a grandfather who has some hisoty with Glacier being in
the planning and ececution of Deep Freeze 1-3. He wrote a book (Antarctic Assault) which the grad
student let me read. The book is out of print now.
On 11/28/99 TCC John P. Dunn
said:
New e-mail.
On 09/28/99 Bob Whitmer
said:
Bob Whitmer here again. I have changed my email address to the following RWhit50@aol.com.
Served on the Lady 74-75 making one south and one north. Best boat I was on. Am now a CWO4 F&S on
my last duty station at Group Woods Hole.
On 09/13/99 FN Rob Taylor
said:
Served on Big Red on her last deep freeze in a-gang. assigned to fuel king under MK1 Nick
Jackman. Anyone who remembers me, I'd like to hear from ya
On 09/08/99 Fred Santesteban
said:
It seems that the Glacier had a real 'thing' with the anchors. I recall spending the night
off the California coast in 1968 when there was a problem with the anchor during sea trials. The
yardbirds loved all the OT. There was also an anchor problem in Punta Arenas the preceding South
trip that, as I recall, caused considerable problems with the government and fuel company. My memory
is that we managed to damage their fueling systemas we tried to anchor and refuel.
On 09/08/99 dale thompson
said:
Good to see the names of so many shipmates and that all is well with you. Made DF 81, 82,
and 83 on Big Red, then later AES 90 and DF 91 on Polar Sea - Glacier was THE ship by far in crew,
performance, and class. And I remember the lost anchor/Fanning Island saga well. Do you also
remember that at the other end of that trip, anchored off Punta Arenas, we stripped the anchor
windlass motor with the anchor out? And the ever-resourceful engineers had to switch the motor over
from the side that didn't have an anchor (starboard?) to the side with chain out, so we could get
underway for the inland passage northbound. Best tour for me by far. Later, while on Polar Sea the
CO, Capt McClelland, suggested changing the Polar pig's motto to 'Follow Me' as Glacier was
decommissioned by then, but a revolt by ex-Glacier sailors aboard defeated the idea. Am now retired
in San Diego, best wishes to all, Dale.L.Thompson@kp.org
On 09/06/99 Glenn W. Anderson,EM3
said:
Sailed on the mighty 'G' DF 1978, ASW 1978, and DF 1979 in the Electric shop, top and
bottom. Anybody remember Toby Vice EM? The Glacier was the best choice I made in the CG. Finished
out in Station New London Conn Aug 1980, Sailed with the U.S. Military Sealift Command 3 years,
Returned to reserves July 1991and still stationed at CGS Manasquan New Jersey. Whats the lateston
the Conn Xfer?
On 09/02/99 Ame Justice (Camero)
said:
Please check new e-mail address, I am now in Mobile, Al.
On 08/29/99 Don Malcolm
said:
I served on board the Glacier from 1979-1981 as a cook. Made two Operation Deep Freeze
Trips.
On 07/17/99 Bob Jones (Honez)
said:
1977-1979 Thoughly enjoyed the cruise with Tux, Big Bruce, Hollywood Dirschell, et
al.'There is no place like Nome... There is no place like Nome...'
On 05/29/99 Tony Alcocer
said:
Hello to all members of the Glacier community. I was aboard from 6/80 to 4/82 and I
vividly remember the anchor incident. Two things that remain very clear about that event; (1) the
velocity of the anchor chain as it was travelling across the deck, (2)the chart we used that day was
dated 1936. Many good memories about the ship and people aboard during those south trips.
On 05/18/99 Ross Tuxhorn
said:
Ross Tuxhorn, 1976-78. Glacier was my first unit in CG, now 23 years later, I'm calling
it quits. Retiring up here in Juneau next month, with immediate plan to go fishing -- still need to
catch a monster halibut. Enrolled in MA/teaching program at Univ Alaska Southeast. Will complete
the program next year at this time and look for a teaching position in a secondary school. GLACIER
was a great unit, enjoyed 2 North & 1 South trip. Best regards to all my old shipmates.
On 05/12/99 Dave Andariese
said:
I spent last week on the Glacier with 5 others, some Navy, andsome Coast Guard, and
someone that just volunteered. She needs some work. As you know, there is a 'Glacier Society' that
is attempting to gain title to her and put her to sea again. At present the deck drains are
plugged, and water is getting into the berthing spaces. If you have a desire to help out, there isa
lot that you can do right now if you can spare some time andenergy. She's far from a lost cause,
and you might enjoy giving a little back to a ship that was your home for part of your life. The
bigwork will come later once she is dockside, but she needs help now.She still 'feels' the same, and
I hope to see her again somedaywith. smoke billowing from her stack! If you want to see the
alternative, then go to http://members.aol.com/newmod/scrapyard.htmland see the Northwind!
On 05/10/99 mike norton
said:
Glad to see all the old shipmates still hanging around. I was the MKC in B-2 from MMA till
she returned from DF-86. Would love to hear from any of the old shipmates! Drop me a line.
On 04/30/99 Randy Kimmler
said:
Just found this site, I would loved to have gone to the New Orleans reunion last summer.
Served as YN3/2 in personnel under JJ Dirchell and CDR Goward. Made two south trips, the Weddell Sea
Oceanographic Expedition 68-69 and 69-70. Glacier was one of the greatest experiences of my life.
On 04/19/99 CWO Robert Rosenow
said:
Served on board for Deep Freeze 84 and 85. I was a MK2 in B-2 Engine room, by the way that
was the best engine room. I see a lot of my long lost ship mate's here its great to see that you are
all still out there some where. The Glacier, what a ship, what a tour, it was truly an adventure, I
would do it again. Talk to some of you later. Rosey
On 03/30/99 CDR Steve Wheeler
said:
I ran into a copuple of old Glacier sailors at the VXE-6 disestablishment ceremony this
weekend. Check out www.glaciersociety.org. These guys have a lot going on, and need some serious
help.. you might find it interesting....
On 03/14/99 Rick glendenning
said:
Hi Shipmates I'm currently working with a group to take the Glacier out of mothballs and
around to Conn. as a floating museum and training platform. We need information from crew members
on her decom crew and last cruise. We are also looking for volunteers to help get her into shape to
get underway for Conn. We have made a couple of preliminary visits to the Glacier. She doesn't
look too bad considering they didn't make any attempt at preservation at all. We are planning to
make another visit in May. We are looking for volunteers to do some clean up and surveying of the
spaces to make out work lists for what we need to do.
On 02/27/99 Bill Kelsey
said:
2/27/99 CDR Bill Kelsey (ret) - Just signed on after learning of the Glacier site from
Frank Mullen. It's great to see so many familiar names...Some more clarification of the Fanning
Island anchor incident. We left the island right after losing the anchor and didn't return to look
for it until the next day. By that time a sea had developed and was breaking on the outer reef of
the island, near where we thought we had lost the anchor. We took the dive team in to look for it,
and ran into some pretty cloudy water and a wicked long shore current. When I went over the side to
scope things out I was nose to nose with one of those pesky grey or brown reef sharks...he wasn't
very big (4 to 5 feet) but he had what seemed like a thousand of his brothers and sisters with
him!So, Al SVihra and Jay Whalen went in (with bang sticks) and tried to fight the current and dirty
water...to no avail. As far as the loss of the LCVP, it either happened on the mid-watch or on my
4-8 ( I was the ship's navigator at the time). I certainly didn't hear it go..it was a little busy
that night!Please drop me a line if you can!
On 02/26/99 Gene Pellerano
said:
Just scanned comments, good to see some names from the past. Am now retired and living in
Maine. Was aboard 06/77 - 10/78, SNMST to MST2. Did two north, one south. Can never forget. She
was one grand lady of a ship. Couple of years ago got to attend a USN reunion in Boston. Quite a
blast. Will try to check in with old shipmates next time.
On 02/12/99 Lee Majors
said:
The Glacier was my first ship right out of RD'A' school. 1975-77. I loved it and tried
unsuccessfully to get another Ice Breaker during my career. Made two north trips and one south
trip. Still have lots of pictures. Loved New Zealand but never made it to Australia. Fell in love
with Alaska and retired here. I still remember the good olds days as an icebreaker sailer.
On 02/06/99 D.D. Shirrel, RMC
said:
April of 1976 - June 1978 AWS-76 AWS-77 DF-78 - Best 2 years out of a 22 year career. Capt
J.J. Dirschel CO (The Best)
On 01/19/99 David Schuler
said:
Best ship out of 8 I sailed on. 'Big Red' Deep Freeze 85 and 86. Reported onboard as an
SNQM and left as a QM1. Will be the QMCS on the CGC Healy my 9th ship.
On 01/08/99 Chris Gaynor
said:
I was on Glacier for DF 86 and DF 87... also Decomm. I still have a piece of the captains
'porch'. Lost my zippo this year though. One of 'Em any way.DOGS MAY COME, AND DOGS MAY
GO........Any old shipmates feel free to send e-mail
On 01/05/99 Edwina DeWald(Arneho)
said:
I was scared to death when I first arrived onboard, but I met many interesting (some
crazy) people and made many friend. About that anchor incident. All dressed up ready for the beach
and picnic, I felt like a kid being promised a trip to Disneyland and at the last minute being told
sorry you've been bad you can't go.Well, I guess it wasn't that bad...just another sea story to tell
the youngies.
On 01/02/99 Jim Lindley
said:
Hi former shipmates, I served on the Glacier from 1969 to July 1971, which included2
trips north to Alaska and 1 trip to Antartica. I came onboard from boot camp and worked in the
engine room B-3. Do you rememberthe ghost of Brian Freedman?? (He was in B-1!) I also worked inthe
machine shop. Sure would be great to hear from anyone who served during the same time!
On 12/28/98 Marty
Smith said:
Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year! Just recently got on-line and have
been hearing about Fred's Place for awhile. Great to be here finally.
On 12/28/98 Russell Martgan said:
Good day to you all out there you old
glacier buddies. I was onboard for deep freeze 81, 82, 83. I reconized quite a few names
as I was scrolling down through the old reunion hall. Hi to Edwina, I remeber you, you and
Maria used to hang around like sisters. Hello to Dave Brock, I used to work for you in A-
gang. Myself, Dave pearson, and Jimmie Dykes used to give you a ration whenever we could--
it was some fun times. Hey Jim Zimmer, I just saw you not to long ago up in Everett, WA--
whats up! And Marv Pugh has some good stories to tell. Hi marv, I worked out at the
chicken ranch with Marv. It was fun talking about some of the old times, thanks for
bringing up those old memories my friend(Marv is retired now). Oh, how about Karl Kansis,
whats up with him. I worked with Karl out at the chicken ranch for a while too.---here is a
list of names that might bring up some old memories for some of you:Jimmie Dykes / Dave
Pearson / Richard Ramirez / Brian Westerling / Kathy Tarrintino / Lori Bang / Poppe /
Charlie Gow / Mr 'o' / Sammy Boyd / Maria Rodriguez / Edwina Arneho / could go on and on. We
are talkin about some good times my friends---it was a pleasure!
On 12/26/98 Susan Clerico said:
Hello, SS3, Deep Freeze '86 & Captains
Cook '87. Any shipmates, please write! This is a great site!! Thanks Fred!
On 12/20/98 Patti Stallings Hagner said:
SA Patrica Stallings
HagnerServed on Deep Freeze 83. Anyone that remembers me or my husband, MK2 Ralph Hager,
email us. Patti- anniebd2@aol.com
On 12/20/98 Ralph
Hagner said:
MK2 Ralph Hagner DF82 and DF83, B-2 Engine Room, 'THE PUSH THAT PULLS'
Somehow me made it home, B-1 OOC except for ships service generators, B-3 completely OOC.
B-2 pushed ' BIG RED ' from the ice edge home to Long Beach Ca. Deep Freeze 82. I would like
to hear from other Glacier buddies who remember the good times and the bad from these two
south trips. and lets not forget Australia!!!!!!!!
On 12/15/98
Jim Amster said:
Enjoyed a short tour aboard Glacier (Deepfreeze '79) when we were
hit by the USNS Bland. Still got the pictures! I rememebr Jay from D13 also!
On 10/16/98 mike shenton said:
I served as a MK2 in B-1 and
B-3 engine rooms from 84-86. It's niceto see a few names that I recognize from our
adventures.
On 10/14/98 Shane Bryant said:
Trying to
locate DCC Jessie Townsend. I believe he was aboard 85-88 or close to that time frame.
Please, e'mail me if you know the where-abouts of Jessie and Mary.
On 10/08/98 J.B. Whalen said:
Memories are always the best. The best memories
are those of the friends and good times on the Glacier. I reported in September 1979 as a
SK2(DV) and left in April 81 a SK1. I haven't hit the water since. I see from the messages
alot of names I know. Jim Driscol, Dave Brock and Frank Mullen. The Fanning Island stop.
Jaws had their dinning bibs on for us when Bill Kelsey and I hit the water that day. I
don't know when I'd ever seen Bill move that fast. Maybe, just once ice diving when the
zipper broke on this dry suit.
On 08/12/98 Stephen Harnby
said:
Reported aboard early in 1984 with about 50 other boots. Made Deep Freeze 85 and 86
and then to BM school. What ever happened to Beezer, Champ, Mighty Joe, Big Al, Kenny
B...?
On 08/06/98 Mac said:
I'm looking for a mk that
servered in the early 80's his name is Jim patrick , he is from Erie Penn, he was one of the
last to reup before she was decomed I served with him on Belle Isle wounder if he still in
or Ret.or where I can get of hold of him drop me a line if you have any info.
On 07/24/98 Jay Ellis said:
Hello shipmates. The Glacier
Association had a great reunion in New Orleans last June, which included a visit to the
Healy. Check out our web page at www.altinde.com/glacier for details, and membership
information.
On 07/20/98 Kenny Martin said:
I served
aboard Glacier from June '73- July '74. I made ASW '73 andDF '74 & DF75, yep, I remember
Kodiak Bob! I went by Marty while wewere out getting stuck down south. I'm glad I got to
serve aboard her.Later!
On 06/16/98 Chuck Scott said:
Served in GLACIER two times (Jun69-Feb71 as YN1) and (Apr79 to Jun8Jun 81 as YNC). Three
times to Deep Freeze and one Arctic Summer West70.Is anybody up on net who was there on any
of those cruises?C.K.Scott, YNC(Ret)
On 05/21/98 Lee
Majors said:
I was an SNRD to RD2 aboard the Glacier from 1975 to 1977. Want to here
from you.
On 05/12/98 David Brock said:
One thing I
forgot to add is that I see the old ship quite often as it is located in the moth ball fleet
just a few miles from my home in Bay Point, CA. I do take a look at her once one a while
when I'm out in my boat. I still get the old chills whenever I drive by her.
On 05/12/98 David G. Brock said:
I remember both the anchor
incident and the loss of the LCVP. I was on special sea detail in the anchor windlass room
and was wondering what was going on with the anchor paying out so fast. By the time I took
over the brake, it was too late. BM1 Bill Morgan, if I remember correctly saved quite a few
people by clearing the deck. I think the final problem lie with the brake handle on deck
being labeled backwards and whomever was on it, kept turning it the wrong way. In regarding
to that damn LCVP, the engine was my first project (to put back together) after reporting
aboard. I found pieces in the fan space and at TI. We never got to test run the engine as
we received the wrong starter just before we sailed and it never got underway on its own
power!! I was surprised to see it was gone (and happy too!). That storm is one I'll never
forget. During the next yard period, we found all the hard boiled eggs, salt & pepper
shakers, etc., that escaped under all the mess deck benches! Great to read about everyone!!
I am still at MLCPAC (vr-5) Patrol Boat Type Desk. We just received that Coast Guard's
latest acquisition, the new 87' Coastal Patrol Boat (CGC BARRACUDA, 87301) which is
homeported at Eureka, CA. If anyone is interested, I can forward some photo's from work.
My work e-mail is: DBrock@D11.uscg.mil. See Ya!!
On 05/08/98
Chris Pupke said:
I wanted to say that Frank Mullens is right about the anchor
incident at Fanning Island. I remember that there were too many sharks to attempt
retrieval. I do remember the anchor sitting on the pier in Long Beach painted pink with
writing on it....
On 04/27/98 D. D. Anderson said:
11/75 reported to Glacier T.A.D. for Operation Deep Freeze. 4/76 relrased to return to my
duty San Diego Air Station, where I worked as Chief Petty Officer of Public Works.
On 04/21/98 Frank Mullen said:
Jeff O'Connell is right, in
part. We did leave Fanning Island the same day and were required to go back the next day to
look for the anchor. We did not go to the wrong side of the island, however. (That sounds
like the sort of rumor that gets passed around the mess deck when there seems to be no
reason for what the captain is doing.) No, even back in 1980 we had charts, and we even
maintained a plot, so it was not hard to find the anchorage. Since I was driving when we
lost the thing, Captain Coste had me drive when we went back to find it. Bill Kelsey and
Jay Whalen were the divers that went over the side to look. My recollection is that they
could see the anchor on the bottom every time a gap appeared in the cloud of sharks. We
left it. The LCVP incident that Jeff mentions happened (if I'm thinking of what he's
thinking) on Deep Freeze 80 the previous year. We ran into a stiff gale on the way from
McMurdo to Wellington: green water on the pilot house, 60 degree rolls, that sort of thing.
Sometime during the midwatch a wave took the LCVP out of its cradle on the port side O2 (or
was it O3?)deck. Snapped the steel gripes. Thing is that nobody heard it go. How is that
possible? That's what the captain wanted to know too (Capt Bruce Little). We ended up
going back to look for that too, an even more fruitless search than the one for the anchor.
At least THAT didn't happen on my watch.
On 04/16/98 Edward N.
Madura said:
Glacier was my first ship, been on many since but never anything like
the first one. Reported aboard as an FA departed as an MK2, from 76 - 79. Feel free to drop
me a line. Still in as a CWO4 at MSO Duluth, MN
On 04/16/98
Jeff O'Connell said:
An additional factoid of the Fanning Island ANCHOR incident: We
departed Fanning southbound later that day and then were directed to return to Fanning to
search for said item. Problem was, the skipper went back to the wrong side of the island to
search??? for the anchor. I heard the island was infested with landcrabs anyway- worse than
picnic ants. Anyone else want to describe the LCVP incident shortly after the anchor
loss?
On 04/08/98 Frank Mullen said:
What I said was,
''Let go the starboard anchor,'' and let go we did. (Remember, everyone, don't use quotes
in these notes.) The buoy tender from Guam (I think) recovered the anchor while we were
whacking around in the ice that year and delivered it back to Long Beach. There it was when
we returned the next spring, sitting on the pier, painted bright pink.
On 04/06/98 Dusty said:
I can only describe my relationship with the
Glacier as almost the best time of my life. Without question, the memories will be with me
always. It was an honor to have served on board and a pleasure to synchronize with the
mates. Though at the time, it seemed like time stood still, those months were the ultimate
experience. One episode stands out... we were to have a picinic on an island near Figi. In
order to do that, we had to drop anchor. I was assigned Anchor Detail and was told to secure
the anchor chain when ordered. Even though I am blonde and a female, I had no idea that
avast meant to secure the anchor. I just thought that everyone was saying fast, the chain
is going fast. Well, we lost the anchor, chain and all. I remember the noise as steel on
steel ripped from the bulkhead. Needless to say, Capt. Coste reassigned my duties. To this
day, I still feel reponsible for my fellow shipmates missing their picnic. Not to mention
the expense of tax-payers money to recover the anchor. Anchors aweigh my friends!
On 04/01/98 Frank Mullen said:
Hello shipmates from DF 80/81.
I was on a business trip to Berkeley, CA a couple of weeks ago, got caught in a traffic jam
heading north on the Benicia Bridge. Bay Area sailors must get tired of the view, but I was
perfectly happy to creep along at clutch speed because from the top of the bridge I got a
great view of Glacier, stern-to, about a mile to the east. Hadn't laid eyes on her since
1982. If you're planning your own visit, Benicia Bridge was very slow about 1630. Bring
binoculars. Has anyone snuck aboard for a tour lately?
On
03/29/98 PACS Jim Perkins said:
Was stationed aboard Glacier on first cruise under
Coast Guard colors, instead of navy gray. Would like to hear from some of my former
shipmates from back then.
On 03/28/98 Tom Bardell
said:
I was aboard 75-76. Was an EM2. Retired now. If you remember me drop me a
line
On 03/21/98 MARK S. HOWARD said:
WAS ET1 84-
DECOMM. WOULD GO BACK IN A HEART BEAT. MANNING, BATYAIS,MILLER,BUCCI,DOWD... GOOD
TIMES.
On 03/11/98 Harold Russell Fee said:
Was YNC on
Glacier from Sept 67 to July 69. Good crew, Good trip, Good times.
On 03/09/98 Doug MacDowell said:
Served in radio shack (RM2/RM1) during AW-78
and Deep Freeze 79 & 80, with CAPT Little as CO. Best tour of duty I ever had. I'm now
retired in Juneau, with at least several other Glacier shipmates in the area. Fell in love
with Alaska thanks to portcall during AW-78. Last time I saw the old gal (approx 1992), she
was at anchor in Bremerton, WA, and looking pretty good for her age. Would love to ride her
down to McMudhole once again!
On 01/30/98 Jay Ellis
said:
Tune in to www.altinde.com/glacier for Glacier Association Home Page. We're making
plans for the June reunion in New Orleans. Hope to see you there.
On 01/25/98 Charles Wimett said:
I was ship's photograper for cruisebook for
decommissioning cruise.
On 01/20/98 Dave Andariese
said:
I was an EN3 and served on the Big G from 70-73. Four norths and a south. I've
already corresponded with a number of old friends but would enjoy more. I was sad to hear
of the passing of Capt.Roberge shortly before Christmas. He was a sailor's sailor.
On 01/06/98 LT Mike Jendrossek said:
Served aboard BIG RED
during Antarctic 78 with AVDET 67.
On 12/23/97 Ross
Tuxhorn said:
Served from 1976 to 1978, including DeepFreeze78, as DWO & Marine
Science Officer.
On 12/18/97 Paul Miller said:
I left
the -P- out of compuserve (e-mail address) on my first visit. Please click this address to
mail me. I must have dropped too many pistons on my fingers down in B-3.
On 12/14/97 Jay Ellis said:
Glad to see old shipmates stopping by and
leaving their comments. The Glacier Association is putting together more details for the
upcoming reunion in New Orleans June 11-14 1998. Please contact Bruce Brady or Dick Goward
(Cdr Storm) for details. Also, please let other icebreaker sailors know about this event.
We'd like to make it a reunion to remember.
On 12/13/97 Jim
Driscoll said:
I was A-gang MKC and diver from 11/78-06/80. Made two South trip and
cross decked to NORTHWIND as MPA when I left. Still on active duty, XO of NESU New
Orleans.
On 12/11/97 Robert (Bob) Whitmer said:
Served
on the Grand Lady from Sep 74 till Oct 75 as a SK3/SK2. I was on the when she got stuck in
the Weddell sea from the lost of two blades on the port shaft on her south trip. On her
north trip she lost her whole propeller and port anchor. Looking for any crew members that
were on those trips.
On 12/04/97 Ame Justice(Camero)
said:
Rptd summer 80 did one DF and went to BMA school. Worked for CWO Hornby, BMC
Brown, and BM1 Morgan on Deck Force.
On 12/03/97 Paul Miller
CWO4 RET. said:
I was aboard from 4-72 to 4-74. We made 2 north and 2 south patrols.
I was an EN2 and MK1 in B-3 engine room.
On 12/03/97 BMCM J.H.
VISSER(ret) said:
Was aboard in 76 and 77 as BM2 and BM1. Made Deepfreeze 76 and
Arctic West 76 and a long yard period after that.
On 11/30/97
Jerry Kirkpatrick said:
Inasmuch as Fred can't change e-mail addresses on a global
basis, please note that mine has changed to jerrykirkpatrick@mindspring.com.
On 11/28/97 ANGEL L. MALAPIRA said:
Stewardsmen (E-3) when I reported
onboard. Had my first puke u/w of my CG career. I served w/Capt Roberdts (CO), CAPT West
(CO), CDR Knight (XO). Shipmates w/LT McClelland Jr.(Now RADM), BMC Leleuwanga (Mispelled),
SDC Villanueva, CSC Dalimot, SA Cruz, TN Reyes, TN Pagador, BT3 Libre, EN2 Mines, SD3
Aquino, SD3 Recepcion, SA Anastacio, FN Evelyn, SA Razon. We went to Russia with large
damage on forward hull on the water line. I enjoyed my tour onboard.
On 11/06/97 Tom Tinnel said:
I was on the Lady from70 thru 72. made three
north trips and the trip to Russia and Japan. Came on as a FNEN and left as a EN-2. Worked A
engineroom and Aux. gang
On 11/06/97 MKCM G Beneke
said:
I was a reserve MK2 hired by D11 (ene) to write PMS for Engineering.. Arrived Aug
2? 1976 from Arco HQ & was aboard till Feb. 77. Recalled to Active duty in Nov. 77
& been steady on since. Now at Gru Astoria OR on my (twilight tour)...
On 10/25/97 raymond p jensen said:
served aboard glacier fm 8/78 to
5/80, two south trips, would like to hear from old shipmates. ray jensen
On 10/19/97 Mickey Chaney said:
I served in B-1 engine room from Mar
84, to Jun 85. I made Deep freeze 85. I am now an AD1 at CGAS Houston
On 10/09/97 Jim Zimmer said:
Deep Freeze '80, 81, 82.
On 09/28/97 ETC Rex Roebuck said:
Served aboard Glacier in 1987. I believe
I was the last person to PCS to Glacier before the decommissioning. I met the ship in Punta
Arenas, Chile on Deep Freeze '87 and sailed her home for the last time. After the
decommissioning, I was transferred to USCGC Polar Sea. If anyone remembers me, drop me a
line. By the way, I'm on another ship now, the USCGC Morgenthau and I can't seem to stay
away from them.
On 09/19/97 Rick Gustin said:
Onboard
from May 1973 to July 1974. One North, one South Trip. A great crew, and some great
memories that I will never forget. Still have friends I keep in contact with, but, would
like to hear from more.
On 09/14/97 Tom Dixon said:
Served on board from 71-73 as the TT3. Made one DeepFreeze and two Norths.
On 08/28/97 Manson Brown said:
Hello, shipmates. I was student
engineer and DCA from 1978-80 with the late CAPT Bruce Little. Now at Group Charleston.
Enjoying a visit from another shipmate, W. Patrick Layne, Stud Engineer and A-Gang Officer
from 1978-80. Pat just completed successful command of Civil Engineering Unit Oakland and
is headed to the Yard to be Facilities Engineer. We just returned from having lunch and a
few beverages with a third shipmate, retired MKCM Pete Davis, Chief of the Boat from 1977-79
(or thereabouts). If you ever visit Charleston, make sure you drop by Pete's on Highway
17.
On 08/10/97 Leo Morehouse said:
Served on Glacier
from 66 - 68. Joined the ship in Boston in 66 when she was still painted grey and half the
crew was US Navy. We went from Boston to Long Beach in July 66 without evaps for fresh
water. The first thing most of us purchased in LB was a cot for sleeping on deck during the
transit across the equator in Sept. Made two Deep Freeze deployments and one hasty trip
north in the summer of 67
On 07/29/97 David G. Brock
said:
Was onboard '79 - '81 as the MK2 and then MK1 of A-Gang! Still in as a CWO at
MLCPAC (WPB Type Desk).
On 07/20/97 Fred Santesteban
said:
I just stopped by to see if anyone has information on the next reunion. I made 2
South and one(very short) North trips between 7/67 and 11/69. SNFT to FT-2
On 07/19/97 ANDY ANDERSON ADCS RET. said:
Made 2 S. Trips 79 & 80
As AVE DET CPO
On 07/18/97 Matthew Bezayiff said:
As of
a couple of weeks ago, the big red 4 was still in the mothball yard in SF
On 07/14/97 Frank Mullen said:
Last I saw, Glacier was moored with the
mothballfleet in SF Bay area. At one point I heard the Navy was going to use her as a
missile target, but maybe she dodged that bullet. ... I did Deep Freezes 80 and 81 w/ Capts.
Little and Coste. Now at Group Boston.
On 07/09/97 Edwina
DeWald (Arneho) said:
Edwina DeWald (Arneho) Nov 80-82 Made two south trips
On 06/19/97 Mike Shafer said:
Hello Mike Shafer PA CWO4 ret
any one remember drop me a line
On 06/12/97 Bob Beck
said:
I was on the Glacier '69 - '71, we made the 1 south trip (Op Deep Freeze) and 2
north trips. I see some names at the table that I recognize and will send off some E-mail.
This is a great web sight for tracking down ex-shipmates. I have been checking some of the
on-line directories for RM2 Charles Anderson who was on the Glacier at the same time.
Charlie was also on the Southwind prior to going to RM school.
On
06/03/97 Matthew Bezayiff, ETC Ret said:
Stationed aboard in 72-73 right out of
boot camp, made a south and two norths.
On 06/01/97 Nick
Jackman said:
Served onboard 85 until decomm 2 Deepfreeze's servedas LPO A-Gang, Fuel
King and was Glaciers last MKC and last person advanced to CPO in 87
On 05/31/97 Brenda Webb said:
I served my time during Deep Freeze 84-86.
On 05/17/97 Jay Ellis, President - Glacier Association said:
Greetings to all former Glacier sailors. Please contact Bruce Brady for information on the
Glacier Association and our proposed reunion at the HEALY next year. We look forward to
seeing you again and spinning yarns about the old days.
On
05/01/97 Cdr Richard F. Goward USCG RET said:
I am looking forward to our reunion
in June 98 in New Orleans to welcome the new breaker Healey, I hope everyone can attend
On 04/02/97 Don Pack said:
I was on the Glacier as an
MST3-MST2 1972-1974. Made two Deep Freeze and two North Trips..
On 04/01/97 John Dunn said:
I served out the remainder of my enlistment on
Glacier Dec 85-May86...essentially DF86.
On 04/01/97 Dave
LaGrange said:
AE-3: Deep Freeze 74-75. The year we got stuck in the Weddell Sea.
WHAT A TRIP!
On 03/27/97 Fred Santesteban FT2, 1967-69
said:
The Association is a great idea, as is the idea of an all-Icebreaker reunion to
coincide with launching a new one. Looking forward to it!
On
03/22/97 Steve Malais said:
I was a SN onboard from 3/84 thru 11/85. Brought the
boat out of an 18 month MMA, made Deep Freeze 85 and moved it to Portland, Or after we
returned.
On 03/07/97 JERRY LEWIS said:
SERVED ON
GLACIER 1975 - 1977 AS SUPPLY OFFICER. LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF THE WARDROOM ON HERE.
On 03/07/97 Bob Olsen said:
EMO - On board from 76 to 78 -
Lots of shipmates at the table.
On 03/01/97 Travis Wise
said:
TC1 Travis Wise,DeepFreeze'87,'86-'87 DeComm Cruise, Still Looking for the
"Magnificent Seven", and other's...
On 02/22/97
George Everson said:
Will pass a note or a Hi to George for old shipmates. Ken
Graham
On 02/21/97 George Dicken Everson said:
Any
dinosaurs left over from the early eighties?
On 02/14/97 Doug
Phillips said:
Took me 57 days to make the trip from Seattle to Long Beach in 1977
survived 2 Deep Freezes and 2 north trips. Went to MSO Mobile and survived the first
hurricane to hit there in 52 years. I now sail the inland seas of Puget Sound as Chief
Engineer of the M.V. KALEETAN.
On 02/12/97 tom renkin
said:
I was on board fron 71-73, 76-78, en3,en2 lot of good times
On 02/12/97 Ross Tuxhorn said:
1976-1978.
On
02/12/97 Jerry Kirkpatrick said:
Greetings! I was an SA aboard the Glacier in '66
when she sailed from Boston to Long Beach via Panama Canal. She was bound for the ice
shortly thereafter, but I got orders for DC School before she got underway. Nobody was
supposed to be able to get off and I had to go before the Old Man and explain how I got
transferred. He thought I had bribed one of the Yeomen! My friends on the deck force gave
me a going-away party none of us will ever forget!
On 02/08/97
Chris Pupke said:
DC3 for deep freeze 79 & 80, Now MAT Warrant at CAMSLANT in
Chesapeake
On 02/06/97 Marv Pugh said:
Served on board
as an SK2 and SK1 from March 1981 to April 1984. Homeported at the "Mole" NAVSTA
Terminal Island, Long Beach. Moved to Southwest Shipyard Pier (Old Bethlehm Steel Plant) in
83' for 13 month yard period. Skippered by J.W. Coste, & P.J. Taylor. Made Deepfreeze's
81' & 82'.
On 01/31/97 Travis Wise said:
RM3 Travis
Wise '86-'87 De-Commissioning Crew Looking for any Radiomen from Glacier's last trip Call me
at 415.663.8747(H) 415.669.2047(W)
On 01/30/97 jay jones
said:
I was a fnbt in 1970 with a bt3 named Bill Welch I also remember a sk3 we called
popeye from pittsburgh I believe, also a 2nd class cook named Rusty Carmicael? Nome day !!!
any body remember???
On 01/27/97 Bryan Genez said:
OPS
Nov '75 - June '77
On 01/26/97 Ewalt said:
I was FNEN -
EN1 from '67 - '69. Great old ship, I really "grew up" on her.
On 01/22/97 Kelley, Robert said:
I served from May82 till Drydock
May83 as an ET3 and made Deep Freeze 83. Returned to McMurdo for Deep Freeze 92 on Polar
Sea.
On 01/18/97 Scheel, Michael A. said:
I was an
FA/FN from Oct 85 - Decom. Does anyone know what happened to her after Decom.?
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