OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Lipan
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On 01/05/08 Chris
said:
HOLA!! mates Chris Evans, HSCS now retiring with 28.9years, anybody know of some good
fishing holes-nevermind I don't fish. God Bless to all, take care. You ever in Portsmouth VA-look me
up Chrisgevans1@aol.com
On 09/27/07 w. O. Chapin
said:
I was on the USS Lipan from 1950 to 1954.
Any one know someone from that time period.
William O. Chapin ( billie )
On 09/21/07 Ray Lucas
said:
Someone mentioned the Seven Mile Bridge yesterday and it reminded me of Willy Soto when he
said 'Damn, that Seven Mile Bridge must be ten miles long!'. We kept a book of Willisms, the best
was when he was OOD and asked the quarterdeck watch what time the 7:45 reports were held. After
realizing Willy was serious, the watchstander said 'about a quarter to eight or so.'
On 03/25/07 Bob Taft
said:
Hola mi Amigos,
Twenty years and 30 Booze Cruise's later and I am still doing the job. I am the Supply Officer on
HAMILTON now, 2nd 378 in a row. I try to make Fantasy Fest every year as well as the Bar
Stroll...Miss the place. Well, I got married to a Panamanian chica last year, bought some
property in Costa Rica and I am ready to join my brothers in retierment soon. Randy, I will look
you up in June, I will be down for a visit for a few days. It was great to see this site and read
how everyone is doing these days. I will toast my shipmated and pour one on the floor for 'Hey
Baby' FS1 Turner, who passed away a few years ago. Keep in touch,
Roberto Taft
On 03/17/07 keith barron
said:
mindy, was with your father on his first time in early 80's, helped him with late
requisitioning in baltimore. always goodtimes, when he was around.
On 01/19/07 Jery Scheddel
said:
Mindy,
Your dad was on board Lipan durring most of the events that Matt talks about in his 01/15/07
posting.
On 01/15/07 Mathew Giltner
said:
What about the four weeks (er I mean months) we spent in Savannah? and the Nudie Bar that
*shock* burned down after the party, or the other nudie bar with photos of the old man and that
freaky old lady pulling her shirt up… those photos that magically showed up on the mess deck? I
Ended up working at the same base with ..ahem that particular QM, anyone remember *that*
significant emotional event? Give you a hint it involved the Duvall county sheriff.. Or them
Fenn’s dog Benson went to work with out him in JAX. The poor guy nearly had a heart attack. Or the
Savannah yards with “pumphouse” and the skaggy security guard, or the meathead ensign (you know who
he is) that kept climbing the gate and yet… never got in trouble, we do it one and it is to the end
of the long green table?
As I am Learjet pilot now and am all over the place I make the point of always doing a drive by
when I am in the area of all the old haunts the never change.. …the adml benbow, the shipyards
(anyone else feel that we should return the cutterman’s pin and get a drydock pin instead.) Hell
the entire back half of Sigsbee Park is gone, there is always some winnabloato parked where my old
house was all the retired military guys…camping… hey wait I am a retired military guy)..
Oh I do miss it… (ok not really)
regards
MDG
On 01/10/07 Mindy
said:
Hello All I am the Daughter of DC Bob Holloway who was aboard the Lipan. Anyone remember
Bob?
On 12/12/06 Steven Tucker
said:
Many, many memories are written by old shipmates. I see that some have gone on and done
very well, while others of us are still enjoying the many new sea stories that develop with ever
patrol. I can't say that many can compare with my tour in Main Prop (83 - 85) and the crew we had
at the time. I have been to Key West many times since I left both PCS and mid-patrol breaks, but I
still look at the pier where we moored and think about the old times. Keep up the memories and I
really enjoyed the pictures.
On 10/03/06 Randy STake
said:
Hey Shipmates. Can you believe it's been twenty years since the 'Booze Cruise'? Randy
Stake here. I reported aboard in the yards in Jax, and departed from the yards in Savanah. Thanks
again for not giving me the traditional toss over the side while we were drydocked!
It sure is a blast from the past reading these posts. Brings back a lot of mostly fond memories.
I still keep in touch with Karl Reinecke and Don Hill. You Snipes will appreciate this:
Apparently, i'm still 'Boring the shit' out of old Donnie. Speaking of Snipes, how are you guys?
Jim Schonely, Hutch, Jeff, Wally, Ernie and the rest.
I've seen Bob Taft, Dan Brown, 'Junior' Samples, and Lloyd Pierce in Key West. Lloyd is still in
the CG. Great to read posts from Brad Cohen, Mike Platt, Iaciofano, Perez and other deckies...
Anyone hear from 'Vick the Dick' Johnson, 'Cornbread' Hicks, Kitzmiller, LeBlanc, or 'Ollie'
Olivari ?
I live near Key West. It has changed a bit, (very crowded now) but the weather is still great...
between hurricanes. If any of you guys find youselves down here, look me up. I'm the only Stake
in the book.
I just finished scanning a bunch of 'Grandpa' Reinecke's photos. (You'll get your albums back
Karl.) check them out here:
http://www.geocities.com/cgclipan/cgclipan.html
On 09/26/06 Rob Hill
said:
Hello all
Lipan was my first ship out of boot camp. Hard to believe it’s been almost twenty years. I was
there for the dry dock in Savannah GA. ( I was the drunk one at the Hilton river walk drinking
Michelob Dark). Was there the morning the Fox burned down. To this day I can not hear “Magic
Carpet ride” with out thinking of the Fox and the Dancers coming around asking for change to play
a song on the juke box so they could dance. Any one know the where about of Mike Highly aka the
“manatee”? I was on the ship when the navy towed her away. The last night was fun till the base
OD came over and told us to quit jumping from the bridge wing. I left KW for EM school and am
making EMCS next year. I still tell sea stories about the LIPAN. Any old shipmate out there drop
me a line.
On08/11/06 Mathew Giltner
said:
Why is it when someone says it is 'Highley' recommended, to this day I still cringe?
On08/20/05 pat stanley
said:
plankowner was fs2 ret with 24 years in 13.5 at sea. if any planks are avaible please e-
mail me.
On07/20/05 Mike Platt - Seaman
said:
Hi Ray. Yes I remember Highley's ridiculous beltbuckles. Where are you stationed? I was
striking SK w/ you for a few months before going off to SK school in Aug 87. I got out of the guard
in 90, now live in San Jose, CA and work at large software co. in the Silicon Valley. Hi Karl
Reinecke, I hope you remember me aka 'Who'. You, Randy Stake, Dan Brown had racks near one another
in the 48 man berthing on the Lipan.
On07/14/05 Marc Tellinger
said:
Hey everyone, been a long time, I was an MK3/2 onboard from 84-87. All the posts sure bring
back some good memories. Thanks
On07/12/05 Ray
said:
I just read that Highley is retiring. Remember those hubcaps he used to wear as
beltbuckles?
On06/28/05 Karl Reinecke
said:
Heyyy now. Karl (Grandpa)Reinecke former SN 84-86 on the Lipan. Great times at the Swamp
Fox in Jax, Booze Cruise out of Key West, prize crew, fishing the reefs... Good to hear from Wally,
I still keep in touch with Stake. (I want my pictures back). I went to TT school, stationed at Cape
Cod 3 yrs, got out, moved back to hometown Cola, SC. Still installing telephone systems. Married
with two boys 3yrs and 5 months old. Dont forget to check out the pictures of the Lipan in the
Photo Album.
On06/26/05 butch
said:
hello my name is butch zimmerman my father cwo4 zimmerman was on the lipan. I recently was
going through his stuff and came accross a plank with the name lipan on it i think it was on the
wing its a huge wodden board with the word lipan in gold my father passed away back in 90 if anyone
from the lipan is interested in the board please email me at ecff59@yahoo.com
On05/23/05 Ray Lucas
said:
Porter, last I heard from Bob Taft he was FSC about to start his third or fourth tour as an
admiral's cook. He may be retired now, and if he is I wouldn't be surprised if he went back to Key
West. I'd live in the lower or middle keys, not necessarily Key West itself, if there was any way I
could afford it. I still have some planks left, if anyone didn't get one or wants another one.
Only this time I don't have the Coast Guard to pay the postage so anyone that wants one will have to
pay about four bucks.
On03/22/05 keith barron
said:
what a bunch, was on from 81-83, couldn't leave til after monty was gone, wild time.
On02/03/05 Richard Macias
said:
FN Macias here, EM stiker, great times while on the Lipan, hope everyone is doing well.
Still doing electrical work. Working at the power plant for San Antonio. At the moment I am in Iraq
but should be retiring after my tour if finish.
On02/02/05 jeff
palazzi
said:
Hey Todd glad you found the site. I check it every now and then . Where in Mass are you
living now .I am from Westfield just out side Springfield. also Hutch I have been trying to call you
but the number I have is not working . So when you read this give me a call
On11/09/04 Lee Hutchinson
said:
Hey Brad and Todd, glad to hear you guys are doing well. Speaking of the Benbow Inn, I
have some still classified photo material from those days as well. Has anyone heard from Dick
Mullen, he was an MKC back in about 85-86 time frame, when we were in the Yards in JAX.
On10/20/04 Todd Wallace (Wally)
said:
I can't believe that I stumbled upon this site today. I was bored as hell at work and
decided to see what I could find on line about the Lipan. I was an FN that worked in B2. I can not
believe the people that I recognize on here, Ray, Jeff, Hutch, Ice, Don Hill (and others). Oh my
God, some memories. Thanks for this Dave. I am living in Massachusetts and work in HR for a
technology company.
On07/26/04 Michelle
said:
Hello to all the old crew of the USS Lipan, I am Donald Fitzgeralds daughter he was skipper
from 1955-57 involved in Operation Redwing. If there is anyone out there with a story during that
time on the Lipan I would appreciate it if you could drop me a line. I am compiling all the info. I
can for his grandchildren. Hope this message finds you all well. Thanks in advance.
On07/22/04 Roy Holler
said:
I remember the fox lounge but I always spent my time either at the waving girl or j. r.
shucks
On06/23/04 PAT PORTER
said:
I WAS A QM3 FRESH OUTA SCHOOL WHEN I REPORTED ABOARD THE LIPAN WHILE IT WAS IN DRYDOCK IN
SAVANNAH. I REMEMBER IT WAS DURING THE COASTGUARDS CRACKDOWN ON HEIGHT AND WEIGHT PROPORTION AND
THE FIRST PERSON I SAW ON THE MESS DECK WAS RAY LUCAS, EATING EGGS, BACON, AND TOAST, AD DRINKING 2
SLIMFASTS. WHAT A RIOT. ANYWAY, I AM PAT PORTER AND I NOW AM I BUSINESS MANAGER FOR A CAR
DEALERSHIP IN VIRGINIA. I CAN BE REACHED AT WATERJAKAL69@AOL.COM. HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM BOB TAFT
??
On06/11/04 Jeff Barrett
said:
Hey Butch, sorry to hear of your father's passing. I was one of his deckies 82-83, he was
deservedly well respected and well liked. Were you the son that came on patrol with us? Had always
hoped I would have run into him again. Good times, good memories.
On
06/09/04 butch
said:
My father was cwo4 aboard the Lipan in 80-83 Frank Zimmerman (zeke) he passed away back in
90 but he loved being on the Lipan
On05/30/04 brad cohen
said:
stumbled on to your site today and started having flashbacks. I was also a 'deck ape' on
the lipan 1985-1987 and remember ballyhoo bob's booze cruise (I think) I also recall using the
'boots' to calibrate the radar. hey randy, I actually have a few pictures of you at the admiral
benbow and also when we confiscated papa reineke's car and drove up to the airshow at homestead. i
am working as a nurse practitioner now in tampa, and have been back to key west a few times, of
course it's not the same. I have heard that the lipan is now an artificial reef off the coast of
P.R. in a place called 'chief's corner' would love to board her one more time
On03/16/04 Mike Platt aka Who
said:
Hi Ray Lucas, yes it's me Who, former seaman striking sk under you. I actually left the
guard in Dec. 1990 and now reside in San Francisco bay area. Have you any contact w/ Dan Brown aka
Howie and Dave Perez - former sn striking sk on board the Lipan? Looking forward to hearing from
you Ray.
On03/15/04 Ray Lucas
said:
Hey, Who! Good to hear you're still around. Did you just retire, or was that another
Michael Platt? I remember the Fox Lounge, and the 'thundering herd' of dancers, but I wasn't at
that party. I was in Miami in court for leaving the scene of a crime, resisting arrest, fleeing an
officer and a couple others, all bogus.
On03/08/04 CARLOS M.
ORTIZ,JR
said:
WHATS GOING ON EVERYONE I WAS (TAD) TO THE LIPAN FROM THE CUTTER UTE WHICH WAS IN DRYDOCK
IN MAYPORT/I CAME ON BOARD IN 1986 FOR ONE PATROL AS A SEAMAN RECRUIT. I GOT BUSTED ON THE UTE ,I
GUESS THEY FIGURE EXTRA PUNISHMENT THE UTE WOULD SEND ME ON PATROL WITH THE LIPAN.HEY GUESS WHAT I
HAD A BLAST.CURRENTLY I AM A FIREFIGHTER IN HARTFORD ,CT FOR THE PAST 17 YRS.LIFE IS
WONDERFUL/WHOEVER WANTS TO SWAT T-SHIRTS LET ME KNOW
On02/24/04 Mike
Platt, aka
said:
Under the wrath of Chief Max Small, I was on deck force from 85 - 87 -- -- Seaman Mike
Platt. Anyone remember the Fox Lounge just outside the the gates of Saylor Marine drydock, in
Savannah, GA? After an all nite Lipan party the Fox Lounge burned to the ground the next morning.
On02/21/04 Jeff Palazzi
said:
Hello to all my old shipmate. I was just told about this site by Hutch.It has been a long
time but there is never a day that goes by without thinking of the fun we had (Hutch,Iceman
,Cornbread,Ray,Steve ,Myself) we had a lot of good times . Does anyone rember the water fight down
in B1 and B2 boy we got in trouble for that ( old Ray was pissed off ) And lets not fore get the
Humble Bunch at the Points East bar. we had a lot of good nights there.(I Think ) O by the way to
finish old Don Hills line was ( BORING THE SHIT OUT OF ME ) I hope every one is doing good
On01/25/04 Lee Hutchinson
said:
I just found this site, thanks to the 'ICEMAN'. WOuld love to get together with all of the
old crew sometime. We had a blast. Mark hit it on the head, especially for those of us who were
not so mature at the time of our service, we did nt' know how good we had it. Best to all of you, I
miss the times we had!! I still use Big Don Hills saying, I like you Bubba but you are>>>>>>>>. Can
anyone finish the line??
On01/07/04 Mark Mc Mahon
said:
I worked for Big Don Hill from 2-84 to 11-85.At the time it seemed like it sucked,but we
did'nt know how good we had it.The ship living conditions were bad but we had a good mix of guys.The
yards at Jax was a savior.Admiral Bimbo's cleaning staff still remember us.Some of the guys I
remember:Russ Reill,Vic the dick,Don Hill,Fellow Dc3 Ric langton,&Dee Jeff Brown,Stake,Mike FTG
Gavin,&fellow MFAL alum Greg Buuck(The 501 Baby)Remember Greg(I STHWEAR!) Patterson Jim ( I'm
restricted get me some booze) Brewer,Dave Queen jammin in Jamaica.I have had Dave Iceman Iaciofano
over for Indy 500 ,Jim Schonely came for 6 years in row until he got married.Any race fan that come
up contact me.Thats it for now see you at sunset and the harry armpitted skank that sold key lime
pie that said 'Key West Treats Key West sweets buy one & we both can eat'Wow I can't believe I
remembered anything when i was down there.Later Mark Mc Mahon in Indy.
On
01/07/04 David Iaciofano
said:
In the words of Don Hill hey bubba,Iwas on lipan 84,85.I remember jax and most of you guys
on this page.I sure wish I worked trop hrs. now. well see you at sunset.
On07/04/03 Ken Taylor
said:
To Ray Lucas: Wassup (ex)roomie? I'm still in the Keys working for the Dept of Corrections
(as an officer, Wiseass!) Ex GM Mike Gatien and your old bud Ron Love are still here. Ron's a CPO
now. Can you believe it? Take it easy,Dude.
On06/09/03 Roy Holler
said:
Just posting my new email....all of you take care. Royboy
On
12/28/02 Eric Fritz
said:
Ray, received the plank. Thanks. Lots of memories sanding and finishing that wood! I too
retired, although from the Reserves, on 9/1/02 as a BMCS after 22 years of service. Take care and I
wish all Coasties a happy and safe 2003!
On11/07/02 Ray Lucas
said:
THE PLANKS ARE BACK! I still have a few planks left, if anyone didn't get one email me.
These are 1' thick pieces of the boy caprail that were removed by the salvager before the ship was
sunk as a missile target off Vieques. I'm retired now (who would have thought I'd last this long?
It's a miracle I didn't have a stroke!) so Uncle Sam won't pay the postage. Email me for
details.
On09/02/02 John Rhoades
said:
Lloyd, I remember the keebler incident, I thought rick was going to kill him. Talking
about rick, do you remember the time he was going to do in CPO Martinez and tried to pull the CPO
mess door open. He was pulling the door out, when it really opened in. The whole bulk head was
shaking.
On08/20/02 Joe Myers
said:
Well I found the site (looks like a little to late for the planks)... For those of you
around that decom'd the Lipan, do you still have flashbacks of the Savannah Yards??? Me neather...
Won't forget the fishing and mid-patrol breaks. Anyone out there remember Gunny and the 'A' frame???
Looks like the DC shop is still in tact, who would have thought that we'd still be around just shy
of retirement(me Pat G & Tom T). If any of you drop by TC Yorktown, stop in the M-school and say
hi...
On07/31/02 Bob Taylor
said:
greetings to all who sailed her from 81-85. Lloyd, I do not remember anything about that
incident. (Obviously, but I do remember several of the power cruises at the Gator Den) I do remember
several others like, being on the Alex a day out of Key West when the News Helo was going to do a
flyby. So the Navy Cruiser Escort decides to put two missles on the forward launchers. The Alex crew
thought we were going to kill them and sink the ship. or the time in good old aft Steering when Capt
Monty wanted a rudder drill, so we pulled the rudder king pin and waited for the Conn to to start
yelling. They made no rudder changes for @ 15 minutes until we kicked the rudder and it went hard
over. They sure were yelling then.
On07/11/02 Roy Holler
said:
Everyone knows it was me that kept the Lipan running smoothly.....eheheheh it sure is
great to see all the familiar names....
On01/04/02 Lloyd Pierce
said:
Hey John Rhodes remember swinging out over the Caribbean on a signal halyard while I
laughed? Bob Taylor remember leaving Miami (Gator Den) at our usual special sea detail position?
Dave Fields says 'After steering - conn we're experiencing a steering casualty' I panic - 'Hey Bob
wake up they don't have steering!' Bob says nothing because he's just come from a power cruise at
Gator Den and is out cold! 'After steering - conn CO is on his way back to see what's going on (as
we're adrift in the channel).' 'Conn after steering I think we have it fixed now (as Bob snores a
little louder).' Dave recognizes the rouge and points out the ON/OFF switch which I quickly throw
to save having to sit in front of 'the maximum's the minimum' Montenese. Oh Sorry Bob of course you
don't remember you never woke UP!!! Speaking of Keebler - who remembers the night he used one of
his 9 lives by coming back from the bar and relieving himself on Rick Campbell who was sound asleep
in the bottom rack? I better stop since I still have some of a career left to tend. Hey where's
Bruce? Chris you want to weigh in on that modified restriction thing??? I'm in for Hearts!
On11/12/01 Joe Neudecker
said:
Hello old shipmates. I'm trying to locate a Lipan shipmate who seems to have dropped off
the face of the earth. If anyone knows whereabouts of Chuck McKnight please e-mail me. He was QM3
on Lipan same time I was there(81-83). He was best man at my wedding in 81. He stayed in Key West
after he got out and was still there when I was transferred in 83. I havent heard from him since.
If anyone from that era has info about him, please e-mail me.
On09/28/01
Dave Fields
said:
> On 08/26/01 PO Rhodes (Rhodes@aol.com) said: Does anyone, besides me, remember
wasting hours and hours playing Hearts? - Boy, do I ever! Many's the night spent drinking
peppermint flavored tea while hunting for the witch. I haven't played a single game since leaving
Lipan, either, although 'Go big or stay home' is still in my vocabulary. If we DO hold a Lipan
Online Tournament, we've GOT to get Chris Palumbo and 'The Brick' in on it. It just wouldn't be
Lipan Hearts without them.
On08/26/01 PO Rhodes
said:
Does anyone, besides me, remember wasting hours and hours playing Hearts? It seemed that
as soon as the evening meal was over (Felton's Fools -- they were a great bunch of cooks, eh?) we
started playing Hearts. It was always a kick when the XO or the Capt asked me to the wardroom to
play with the O's. They weren't so bad. Maybe we can find a Hearts server on the web and hold a
'Lipan Online Hearts Contest'. Who's in? Pierce? Taylor? Fields? Blinky?
On07/24/01 Bob Taylor
said:
I was onboard from 81 to 85. I still remember all the fun we had during 'Capt Montys 28
day fishing Cruises. I was MK@ then, made MK1 in 85 before shipping off to Group Mobile, Al. I have
run into alot of you guys through the years, wish we could all go back and do it one more time. I
retired as CWO2 (ENG) and living in Pensacola FL. Would love to hear fron\m you guys.
On02/28/01 Ray
said:
Addition to my last>>> also who in your opinion should get the leftover planks, if any?
It's not fair for me to keep them. So far options are donate them to the Tamaroa to raffle/give to
donors/sell; donate them to the National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors; donate them to the
webmaster of the USS LIPAN website (if he wants them) to distribute amongst squidvets; give them to
UTEVets (remember that the salvor that gave these to CDR Yarbrough probably also gave a box to
someone from the UTE). What do you think? Deadline for replies is 1 June.
On02/28/01 Ray
said:
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET YOUR PIECE OF THE LIPAN! The offer is now open to anyone who
served on USCGC LIPAN at any time. Send an email with your name, when you were onboard, what rank
you were, and your present mailing address. On 1 June I will open the offer to people who were
onboard USS LIPAN and on 1 July the offer is CLOSED.
On 01/29/01 PO Rhodes
said:
Can anyone comment on how PO1 Hume got transferred to D7 and was walking the halls as Lt
Hume? Seems a little fishy. Was he a spy while aboard Lipan?
On 01/09/01 Ray
said:
Speaking of favorite pipes, remember 'Mooster webber, you have a phone call line two',
'Mooster webber, your presence is requested in the wardroom' etc. There was a whole Mooster Webber
series. And the pay call where I was calling out nicknames like 'Wilson, SN Overhead', and 'Platt,
SN Who' then I got to 'Webber, Marty Moose' and he was standing right behind me. Marty Moose is now
a marine surveyor and consultant in Charleston.
On 01/09/01 Ray Lucas
said:
Any former USCGC LIPAN crew who did not get your piece of the LIPAN yet contact me by
email, rlucas@d7.uscg.mil, include current rate, rate & time on LIPAN, and current mailing
address.
On 12/07/00 Rhodes
said:
My favorite pipe: Petty Officer Neudecker, lay to the Quarterdecker!
On 12/04/00 John Reddick
said:
Greetings to all my shipmates on the High Seas Vibrator...er, I mean High Seas Warrior. I
was the last 1st LT on our fine ship. Coondog, you out there? Retired in '96 and living in St.
Louis, MO. Divorced, remarried and got 2 more kids (Hey, Cooney and Watson, I think I got you
beat!) Son Sean is in USCG at Station St. Clair Shores, MI.
On 10/18/00 Joe Halpin
said:
Capt Montenese is now a riverboat capt for Bally's Hotel and Casino. Anybody seen Capt
Breedlove ak the last time I heard.
On 07/21/00 Dave Perez
said:
Just going through Fred's place and found this place. It's great seeing old familiar
names and things like Ballyhoo Bobs's Booze Cruise. I was the SK striker from 85-87. Worked for
SK1 Lucas. I'm now an SK1 at Airsta Los Angeles.
On 07/10/00 david hume
said:
I read QMCM Pierse's note and it all came back; even the grey, Korean War cans of water we
found on the ALEX's bridge; the only water that didn't have visible swimmers in it; thanks for the
memories!
On 03/25/00 Joe Neudecker
said:
Just discovered this site. Wish I had visited it sooner. Man, you talk about memories! I
was a QM1/QMC, Plank owner on the Lipan (Feb 81 - May 83) I just want to say hello to all my former
shipmates. Please feel free to e-mail me.
On 03/14/00 ray lucas
said:
anyone on the decom crew please contact me, send name, rate at time of decom, and mailing
address. lcdr yarbrough (now capt) has something for you.
On 02/20/00 Mack Serres
said:
If anyone is interested, there is a great web-site that has photos of all of the Coast
Guard ATFs on it. It's run by NAFTS (National Assn. of Fleet Tug Sailors) It can be found at
www.nafts.com or just type in NAFTS on your browser.
On 01/29/00 Wendell Harris
said:
I was the Gunners Mate from April 1983 to May 1986. I remember all the good and bad times
we had on the LIPAN. I remember Balyhoo Bob's Booze Cruise, I still have the shirt some where. Those
were the days. The USCGC LIPAN was my third ship in the Coast Guard. I retired from the Coast Guard
now. Would like to here from any crew member from that time period.
On 01/23/00 Charlie Hefner
said:
Updating my E-Mail...The best to you all.
On 08/05/99 Kevin Greer
said:
Cruising through the net and found this site. What a blast. I was a plank owner -- went
aboard as an RM3 and managed to get off two years later, still an RM3. Not the best part of my
life. I remember great times in Key West, though; Scott Rosa -- remember when I saved your life and
you made me an honorary Samoan. I read Joe Halpin's response to Fritzy and I can see you, Fritz,
with your arm in a cast still handling lines. I used to see Steve Gordy up til the mid-80s, same
for Bruce Barnes. Hung out with Neil Strong from Georgia in NY when he was going to GM school and
I'd been promoted to Civilian. CO was Cmdr Montanese, XO LCDR Breedlove, Ops Boss was Herb Adams,
Bob Fellrath was Engineering Officer, LT Ditto was my boss. Ah the memories. The Cuban Guerilla
boat was the Captain Jack -- it had no weapons, and they hit our port side with their outrigger,
blew out a spotlight, scraped a huge hole in the superstrucutre, and knocked off a liferaft, which
inflated and they got in it figuring that we had sent it for them. I was on a boarding party and
had to board the boat, and then chase down the liferaft in our avon. Hello to Kenny Pratt, Joe
Neudecker, Fritzy, and anyone else who was aboard from 1980 to November of 1982.
On 07/28/99 Steven Tucker
said:
I am heading back to Key West for a tour as EO Thetis. I invite any of my old shipmates
to drop in and see me. I should be aboard the ship for 'good' after November. That will give time
for all the schools. Good to hear from some of you over the past few months. Marc, I hope things
are going good in AK. Look out for Tom Ray.
On 06/10/99 Roland Lill
said:
I came aboard this cutter as an EM1 in the fall of 1981, made EMC shortly thereafter and
left after making CWO2(ENG) in the summer of 1984. I am now a retired CWO4 who would like to hear
from his former shipmates.
On 05/17/99 Randy Stake
said:
Remember the yards in Jax? Balyhoo Bob's Booze Cruise? I was a deck ape from 85 to 87.
Unrep, towing, boarding and SAR....and lot's of neddle gunnery! ha ha Any deckies reading this?
Remember BMC Small, Mr. Webber, 'gold team on deck', and best of all..... LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY !!
Anyone have pics of that period? Drop me a line mates!
On 02/22/99 Rich Tetrault
said:
I have a website for the Lipan. Anybody looking for photos or stories is welcome to stop
by. http://members.aol.com/ATF85Lipan
On 02/04/99 Joe BEAR Halpin
said:
Fritz, Joe Halpin here, Swichehart and Leffella are out there and Niel Strong, GM Palfree
haven't heard from them, Congradulations on the marriage and kids I remember you broke your arm
when the line parted and that kept you out of the avaiation school until you could get it again.
The whole crew was upset for you. Lt. Zimmerman - I have looked for him and chief Guzman please let
me know if you contact of find them. I'm looking for Capt. Breedlove If anybody can find him let me
know what a great guy.
On 12/05/98 Eric Fritz
said:
I am a 'plank owner' from the recommissioning crew as CGC Lipan in February 1981. I
reported as an SA, made SN and left for aviation 'A' school in March '82. Left active duty in August
'84 but joined the Reserves.I changed rates to BM primarily because of my Lipan experience. I'm now
a BMC. I'm married, 2 kids (boy 5, girl 3) working as a the Administrative Director over a large
outpatient center in the Texas Medical Center, Houston TX.CGC Lipan has alot of memories for all of
us. Sea Stories: Remember the 'Cuban Commandos' we intecepted at night and the damage to the port
side of the ship? How about the mid-patrol break in Gitmo? I still have my license plate
souvenir.Hope to hear from other 'plank owners'. Mr. Zimmerman, CWO are you out there?
On 10/28/98 WILLIAM ALSTON
said:
I RECOMMISIONED THE LIPAN IN 1981 I WAS A FA AT THE TIME NOW I AM GETTING READY TO RETIRE
IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE ON THAT CREW OR MIGHT KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A
PHOTO OR PATCH. I REMEMBER IT HAD QUITE A NONRATE CONNECTION.
On 08/10/98 ric langton
said:
i remember the big bust on the christmas cruise. they sent out a helo to take some
pictures. also that long 9 month stay in the yards in jacksonville, fl. fair winds and following
seas to the crew 82-85
On 08/01/98 Charles Hefner
said:
I was EM-1/EMC from 83-86 and still have my tee shirt. I 'm retired (ENG3) and living in
Baltimore MD for now. Would love to hear from any crew from that time.
On 07/20/98 Marc Tellinger
said:
To all my old shipmates, and all who sailed on her. She was a slow but reliable ship.
Spent most of my life in the engine room on her (Tucker thanks for teaching me), sweating a plenty.
I do remember we made a lot of busts. I still have my Ballyhoo Bob shirt. To all of you shipmates
fair winds and following sea's.
On 05/11/98 Joe Halpin
said:
Who ever sent me the decomishing info THANK YOU. My wife found me crying with it in our
living room. You have no Idea how much it ment. Joe Halpin
On 05/10/98 Steven Tucker
said:
Not my first Ship and not my last, but surely one of my most memorable. From March of 83
to Nov 85, I spent many hours in the engine room and then on the town. Lots of memories and names
of friends, both past and present keep appearing at this table... Lots of luck to you all.
On 04/06/98 Scott Rosa
said:
I was a QM3 on the Lipan from 81-83. My fondest memory was being stationed in the Conch
Republic. I've never been back since but I still carry my Key West library card in my wallet. I
loved it during spring break and especially on halloween when Fantasy-Feast would parade down Duvall
St. and transform that place into freak city (freakier than usual). Another favorite memory of mine
was the time a certain MK3 tossed the old-mans Lipan license plate into the drink and all ship board
activity ceased for the day until under water recovery was made by my hero, BM3 Keebler.
On 03/16/98 Ray Lucas
said:
Anyone know where Bryan Cook, ex-ET1, is? Last known location central Oregon. Ray Lucas,
rlucas@atc.uscg.mil
On 03/05/98 Joe BEAR Halpin
said:
I am the artist that painted the painting that apparently hung in the Capt. Cabin. Round
painting with shark 85 on the round edge. American flag in the back ground. If I can get this back
I really want it If any body can help me please.
On 03/05/98 Joe BEAR Halpin
said:
Hi, I was in the coast guard from 1981 to 1985, I went to the Priest with Red Robes in
the fall of 81 right out of boot camp. Some of the fellows were talking about the Grand Camen
cruise. I wasn't aloud to take the cruise because of this J.O. BM who wanted to take the cruise so
he stayed on in my place. Wish I could remember his name. CDR Montenese was the old man at this
time. I have some great stories about SR Alwine going to the flying bridge in his underware so the
rich boy could get put off the ship. 1 port and a court martial later he was gone. X.O. - CDR
Breedlove, if your out there sir - last thing I heard, he was a CO in Akaska and I have an Aplogy
for him. Remember an incident that happened during a cruise. We were underway for quite some time
I remember- past 3 weeks at least I think. The oldman was prone to do this when I was on.
Equipment would break and we would keep sailing and not return to port. Well the story I have is
about the evaporators. They went down and couldn't be fixed. Soooo we went on water rations. I
went to do my wash that night in the laundry starboard side aft. Boy I couldn't figure out why the
water was off until GM Palfrey walked by and asked what was I doing. I told him and he laughed. (I
was so young at the time, new on the ship and amazed at everything). He retold me about the water
rationing, and then explained what it ment. I had turned on some valves that were not working prior
to Palfrey walking by. Since there was no water coming out of them I assume that I just left them
open thinking they were closed. The next day at quarters CDR Breedlove while addressing the crew
referenced an act of sabotage. Stating that someone tried to sink or flood the ship last night. He
further stated that just because the potable water was lower now we still were not going to go back
to port because of the this incicdent. I WAS APPALLED to think that some one would have done
something like this. I was truly that stupid at the time sir. It was years latter when thinking
about who it might have done that haines act that I relized it was me. It's alot late, but I'm
sorry. I certainly wasn't one of the ones that wanted to go back to port, If you remember I was a
lifer from my first day. So If you ever thought about it as mush as I have. I hope I cleared up a
few things.
On 03/05/98 Lloyd Pierce
said:
It's good to run into old shipmates. Still have my Ballyhoo Bob's Booze Cruise shirt.
Remembering Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Haiti, Bahamas, PR...and in between we did some work. Remember
the XMAS of 82 when we made 4 busts in 60 hours. Had 2 kids, a ton of fun, and made a bunch of good
friends. Dave Field I spent too many hours trying to burn that new leaf you turned over!!! Went
from SNQM to QM1 on that old pig. Now I'm about to make QMCM and I'm not sure I'm dried out from
that tour yet!!! Shipmates memories of that ship are some of the best of my career! Anybody
remember the ALEX? Busted that old tub and she brought me home to meet my oldest son. Hey Dave
remember Cayman Sunset's (the drink)? Hoisted a few of them...especially after we all talked to my
wife who had just delivered my youngest son! I could go on all day...good to see you old
shipmates.
On 10/09/97 Wendell Grainger
said:
Hi High Seas Warriors. Man to you guys bring back some old memories. I though that after
the Lipan, most of you just fell off the end of the world! They ran me out of the conus. I'v been
out here in Hawaii for 5 or 6 years. I'm stationed at Group Honolulu until they run me out of
there.
On 09/13/97 Rich Tetrault
said:
I was aboard the Lipan while it was aNavy Tug during the Vietnam era. If anybody would
like to swap some stories drop me a note.
On 08/04/97 Art Bunting
said:
Who remembers the FOUR busts in less then three days off Haiti.
On 07/25/97 T. Regis Cooney
said:
Decommisoned LIPAN with Keith Ellison. the Old Gal was in pretty good shape except for a
few fuel leaks!! Had good times sailing the 7th CG District aboard her.
On 07/05/97 Dave Fields
said:
Remember Ballyhoo Bob's Booze Cruise?205' of CG Pride!
On 06/01/97 W P Hicks
said:
My first unit. May 84 - Nov 85. SN-SK Striker.
On 03/17/97 Mike Maurer
said:
Was non-rate on Lipan 82-83, many fond and not so fond memories.
On 01/12/97 Keith Ellison
said:
I was onboard for and have a LIPAN decommisioning program with a brief history. Any
wanting a copy can write to RSM @ Coast Guard CommSta New Orleans P.O.Box 520, Belle Chasse, LA
70037. I will send you a xeroxed copy.
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