OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Northwind
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On 03/08/08 Bob McCloud
said:
Served on the Northwind 78-80 as BMC now retired
On 03/05/08 Karen Burns
said:
Hi All:
I've just posted some pictures of the Northwind on the Northwind Yahoo Group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind/ These were pictures Mark Gibbons sent home to
friends and family while he was out on the Northwind with you guys. I have hi-res versions if
anyone would like them. I am particularly interested in help if anyone can identify the fellow
who's mooning the camera in the second of two shots.....
:-)
Thanks for the kind notes some of you have sent.
I sure miss Mark, and it helps to know that his friends will remember him for a long long time.
Best regards,
Karen
On 02/28/08 Norm Cherkis
said:
I had the honor to be aboard the Grand Old Lady of the North for her final cruise, AES-88,
in support of the CEAREX scientific mission. I was the bottom topography guy for the Naval Research
Lab. Northwind performed marvelously, was able to cut a hole for the RV Polarbjorn to get into,
waited until she began freezing in tightly before heading back to Tromso in October 1988. She
dropped the civilians in Tromso, then headed back to Wilmington to be decommissioned by Capt Ken
Morris a couple of months later. For a while, we thought she might become a museum ship in
Wilmington, but alas, the Coast Guard sold her for scrap and she was discombobulated in 1999--a sad
way to go out. My hat's off to the Coasties for always being able to get the hard jobs done, and
done right (most of the time).
I still have my cruise book.
On 02/14/08 Karen Burns
said:
Thanks Guys - for those of you that have reached out to me and Mark's family. I thought
you might want to read his citation for the Coast Guard Medal. He received this for the rescue in
1991 when he was on the Tamaroa later featured in 'The Perfect Storm' . It is posted on the Coast
Guard web site: http://www.uscg.mil/history/awards/CGMedal_Citations_G_J.html According to others
that served with Mark that night - contrary to Hollywood and modern myth, the CO of the Tamaroa did
not order the cargo nets to be deployed over the side of the vessel as depicted in the Movie. In
real life this was Mark's idea and it resulted in the Tamaroa being able to save 4 lives. He'll
forever be my hero.
On 02/09/08 Tom Rybarski
said:
Thank you Karen!! We remember you from the reunion. I've already sent you a private
email.
On 02/09/08 Wayne
said:
Here is a picture of Mark Gibbons trying to secure a breaking flight deck safety net
during a storm on the way to Thule Greenland, Artic East 80.
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind/photos/view/e5ec?b=2
On 02/05/08 Karen Burns
said:
For those of you that might have served with him - I am sad to confirm news of the death of
Mark Gibbons. If you have stories to share his family and I would be very interested to hear from
you. Best regards, Karen Burns////////// Mark Paul Gibbons, 52, of 3534 Hodges Road, Scranton, died
early Saturday [Dec. 1, 2007] at his home after a battle with cancer. Born in Lawrence, Kansas,
August 15, 1955, he was the son of Kenneth Gibbons and Judith Gibbons who both survive. He retired
from the United States Coast Guard as a Boatswains Mate First Class and was the recipient of the
Extraordinary Heroism Medal and Award presented for heroic service while serving on the Coast Guard
Cutter Tamaroa off the coast of Gloucester, Mass. After retiring from the service, he worked with
the N. C. Department of Transportation for ten years at the Swan Quarter yard. He participated in
the men’s league recreation program in Belhaven during the summer seasons. A prayer service will be
held at 7 p.m. Monday at Bryan Funeral Service. The Reverend Mark Morgan, Pastor of Swan Quarter
Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. Surviving are his
father, Kenneth Gibbons of Frederick, Maryland; his mother, Judith Gibbons of McLean, Virginia;
three sisters, Patty Walsh of Frisco, Colorado, Susan Cohen of Centennial, Colorado and Judy
Biltcliffe of Oakdale, Connecticut. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 4, 2007; pg. 10A)
On 02/05/08 Dave Strickland
said:
Mark was a one of a kind person and got the posting from Northwind at yahoogroups. He will
be sorely missed but will always be in our hearts.
On 02/03/08 Wayne
said:
Thanks for sending a personal email Tim, and also for this posting. May soon we all tip
back a glass for ole Gibby!!
On 02/03/08 T. L. Kornegay
said:
Has anyone heard that BM1 Mark Gibbons has passed away back in December of cancer? Here
is a link to an interview with his father:
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/storyTools/print_story.htm?storyID=69458&cameFromSection=
news
On 01/20/08 René Verra
said:
Hello,
This message comes from the Netherlands (Europe) I did not serve on any ship, but by surfing the
internet I found this site.
I was surging for hits on USCGC Northwind, I have in my possession an envelope sent from the USCGC
Northwind dated jun 6 1963
The text on the envelope says: USCGC Northwind Bering Sea Patrol Arctic Cruise 1963.
If there is someone interested in this envelope and wants to see a scan of it please contact me.
Regards René
On 01/11/08 EM2 Barry Haston
said:
Just now had a chance to say hello to all my old Shipmates from around 81-84. Hope
everyone had a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas.
On 01/10/08 joe palma
said:
I was part of the crew on Northwind during 1946-1947. I am looking for my old buddies.
On 01/03/08 LCDR P.John Shaw
said:
Rec. notice 3 days ago my freiend and former shipmate 64-66, ENC Warren Buser of Keaau Hi
passed away age 81. We were fellow Chiefs together on the Northwind during that period. He was the
#1 'fixture' in the CPO Otrs.
On 01/01/08 Sam
said:
Happy New Year to all my old shipmates of the Northwind...May God bless us all!
On 12/31/07 SPOOK
said:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind
On 12/24/07 Bob Callaghan
said:
New photo from 1972 at Northwind yahoo group.
Merry Christmas!
On 12/24/07 Jack Howe, CWO4 (ret)
said:
Here's wishing all former Northwind-ians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Jack Howe, RM2, Northwind '76-'78
On 12/18/07 Marty Imber
said:
On board from 1975 to 1977 with three deployments, two north and the final one south (6
months) mostly good times. I was a electrician, worked for Senior Chief Boland. Would love to catch
up. Just found out about this site.
On 12/18/07 Ann
said:
My brother attended the Coast Guard Academy from 1975 - 1977 and had a good friend Mike
Kushla. I would like to talk to him if I could......
On 12/08/07 Tom Rybarski
said:
Message received but I don't have your number. Email is on the way.
On 12/04/07 Ken Peterson
said:
Rybarski - you stole it come one.....my cell phone went in the boise river so i dont have
your number....call me
On 12/02/07 Nick Fazzolari
said:
Just checking in, never have found anyone that served on the USCGC Northwind at the
same time I did from Feb '45 to May 46.
On 11/30/07 Eric Sparks
said:
My father was on board the USCGC Northwind W-282. He served during 69-72. We recently
found some old film reels of he took on trips (I believe) near Antarctica and other locations I
am not aware of. As soon as I recieve the films/pics from my mother I plan on making a DVD and
having a picture painted for him. If anyone would like copies I will gladly e-mail them to you.
Likewise if you have any you would like to share from this time I would like to have them. My email
is
ericgsparks@gmail.com
On 11/18/07 Tom Rybarski
said:
Jerry 'Sandman' Sandlin, where have you been? Re: your comment that I 'stole the deuce and
a half truck in Greenland...', I never stole anything. I merely misappropriated it. I will vouch
for you that you were only there for the ride.
I got together with Bowser at the reunion. You were AWOL for that. We wanted to get the three of
us for a photo.
On 11/11/07 Tom McKenna
said:
Does anyone know if the Northwind was issued any unit citations,medals for the 62/63
patrols. An X shipmate.
Thanks
On 10/26/07 John Marden
said:
Good evening gentlemen. My name is John Marden and my grandfather was a veteran of the
Eastwind. I am currently working on a book about the -wind class icebreakers and am hoping any
crewmembers might be willing to share any stories and/or photos for this book. I am still in the
'gathering' stage and am looking for as much information as I can get. I thank you in advance.
On 10/13/07 Tom Armstrong, QMC, Ret
said:
Is Nortwind still in Wilmington, NC
On 10/11/07 Jack Howe
said:
Ahoy mates... Garret just posted the Northwind cruise book I sent him from Operation Deep
Freeze 77 (Oct 76-Apr 77). Yeah...Drydock in Wellington, NZ... Now THAT was a tough pill to
swallow... I'm still smilin'....
On 10/09/07 sandman
said:
Tom Rybaski stole the duece and a half truck in greenland.I was just along for the ride
On 09/29/07 Riley Godley
said:
Riley (Rick) Godley here. served on a northtrip while awaiting orders for RMA school in
1982. Looking for any t-shirts from the reunion if there are any left! Please contact me if so.
On 09/05/07 Leighton Stubban (ET1)
said:
I served in the Coast Guard from 1952 to 1956. I served as an ET on the USCGC's Bering
Strait and Wachusett, but spent the most time on the Northwind, making one winter cruise off Nome,
and the Beaufort Sea Expedition in 1954. I scanned the list of names in the link, but didn't
recognize any names I knew except Capt. Malloney, who was skipper when I was aboard, and I think I
remember Jerry Ferrell. She was a great ship and my memories of time aboard her are the best of my
Coast Guard service
On 08/20/07 Don Meskimen
said:
The following editorial appeared in the 08/20/07 Seattle Times: Icebreaker Gap Looms in a
Real Cold War... http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-
bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=arcted20&date=20070820&query=icebreaker
On 08/20/07 EMCM Bill Neely
said:
Served as EM1 1970-1972
On 08/14/07 Paul Clough
said:
I was on the Northwind almost right out of boot camp in 1984. Flew over to Glasgow Scotland
to meet her, and headed back to the States a few days later. We then resupplied her and headed down
to the Caribbean for Operation Wagon Wheel. I have many photos of my year on board, and several
rolls that I haven't even developed...
On 08/06/07 Scott McDermott
said:
Seaved aboard the northwind from 85-87 did 3 artic north trips.looking for people on board
and any pitctures....also , would like to hear from ,dan TURK turcola, James Drew, Brian Cole,
Beagle,Thomas Wright, Jaun Frito Bandito, Tozar....those were the best times of my life .miss you
guys!...hope you all are well..
On 08/06/07 MKCM L.J. (Jim) Tribeck
said:
Look at the list of old names that bring back memories. I was A gang Chief(MKCM) on
Northwind from 78-81 when I retired. Sorry I missed the renunion in Wrightsville Beach, but I was
tied up with business. I retired from my day job in 09-06 and since then devote all my spare time
to my Chestnut Farm. Sorry to hear about Jess Findley. I didn't know him on the Northwind, but he
and I were ENC's on the CGC Laurel in Morehead City, NC in 73-74. That is when he made WO1. If any
of the crew from 78-81 see's this 'E' mail me
On 08/04/07 CAPT. R.H. Wight (ret)
said:
I thought I posted something some years back- guess not! I served onboard 1-53 to 6-55.
SN(RM) thence to RM2 at age 19! Ha! One memorable trip was summer '54 (I think) when we took a
Navy sub into the Arctic for under-ice tests, and also did a lot of surveying (along with USS BURTON
ISLAND and Canadian icebreaker LABRADOR. We did a lot of the preparations for nuclear sub NAUTILUS
transit of the Arctic. On that trip we built a temporary electronic nav. station on Banks Island -
erected a Quonset hut and 100' tower, as I recall, done mostly by volunteers working 'round-the-
clock for maybe 2 1/2 days. Project leader was a gent named Dr. Waldo K Lyon who was head of Navy's
'NEL' - Navy Eletronic Laboratory - a prestigious organization in those days. Our CO's during my
tour were CAPT Richard E. Morrell, a wonderful gent, and CAPT. William 'Wild Bill' Maloney - a
different kinda guy, for sure! I learned a lot on that ship - 5 Arctic patrols - stayed in the
Coast Guard - OCS in '57 and retired in 1986. Had the privilege of commanding two cutters -
CONFIDENCE homeport Kodiak, and CAMPBELL, homeport Port Angeles. I suppose I have more time in
the Arctic and North Pacific than most Coasties! Any '53-'55 NORTHWIND sailors still on their feet
out there? Regards, Richard 'Dick' Wight
On 07/26/07 Jack Howe, RM2 (W4, Ret)
said:
Greetings fellow Northwind 'Alumni'... FYI, I recently sent Garret Conklin the Northwind
cruise book from our Operation Deep Freeze '77 deployment (Oct '76 thru Apr '77) to add to the
online collection... It isn't posted yet, but keep an eye out for it... Best Regards to all.
On 07/26/07 Paul Branaman
said:
I served on Northwind from 1977 to 1979. What an experience it was for a green 18 year old
kid to fall in with a bunch of breaker sailors! I haven't been the same since. In Halifax I made
the mistake of trying to outdrink the entire Canadian Navy and woke up with an extremely stupid
tattoo. For reason's unknown to me, they called me 'Kamikaze Ozzie.'
On 07/06/07 Joe Oates
said:
Just wondering if anyone has heard any scuttlebutt about a reunion?? Thanx
On 07/03/07 DENVER CARTER
said:
WHERE ARE THE GUYS THAT SAILED FROM 81-83
On 06/28/07 Wayne
said:
She was very special for sure! Riding from Dive school in Pearl Harbor Hi on the Polar Sea
to rejoin my mates in Wellington Nz on Deepfreeze 80, the difference was comprable to motel 6 and
the Ritz. I couldnt wait to get off the Polar Sea and back to home, the loveable motel 6!! The
overall feeling and general attitude between the two did not compare. Northwind brought out the best
in all, even under those lesser conditions. I cherish the memory of her and the special personal
memories that could not have been gotten elsewhere.
On 06/27/07 CAPT Ken Morris
said:
CWO4 Dale Kendrick (who was SKC on NORTHWIND's final deployment) and I got together
recently in Surf City, NC for a brief visit. Dale had the original of the crew photo that had been
presented to Willmington Mayor Don Betz on January 20, 1989, during NORTHWIND's decommissioing
ceremony. Long story how he got it , but it will be presented to the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington
soon.We do not ever intend to allow Wilmington, NC to forget this magnificent ship and the
contributions she made to this community. As time marches on, NORTHWIND's spirit means more and more
to us all. She was such a stalwart haven for us in the worst environmental conditions on earth.
She brought us home from all of that, time and time again, for over 43 years. I'll always treasure
her memory; she was a very, very special ship.
On 05/21/07 LT. Joe Ryan
said:
Does anyone on here remember Sammy Lee Humphries? May also go by Sam.
On 04/24/07 Phil Jaffe
said:
If you want to see a copy of my revised book about the Northwind, go to
http://3mpub.com/northwind.htm, and get a 20% discount
On 04/21/07 C P Johnson SN/BM
said:
Aloha, I served aboard the Northwind in 1960 , was aboard for the Bering Sea Patrol. I was
in the deckforce as a seaman after the patrol I exchanged duty stations with a QM on an 83 boat out
of Port Townsend. My two closest shipmates were Thomas Cottenham & Higgens.
On 04/14/07 Joseph Cormier Jr
said:
Hi guys, I was on Northwind 87-88 and decommision the Grand Old Lady I still think
back at all of the great times. I would love to go back in time and relive it all agian, all but
cleaning the bildge. On 4-1-88 thats twenty years ago we set sail for the final voyage and a great
ride it was B-1-E Power and Lights great times AES 88 thanks, Northwind!
On 04/12/07 Billy Harless
said:
Hi everyone! I served on the Northwind from 85-88 as a RM3/RM2. Good to see some familiar
names on this site. When is the next reunion? I have a couple of websites, if you want to check them
out. http://www.billyharless.com and http://billyandashley.blogspot.com. I am not longer in the CG.
I work for Hewlett Packard as a Senior Technology Consultant. I have been working on contract at the
white house for the past 4 years.
On 04/03/07 Dave Strickland
said:
Just wanted to let my former shipmates know that i will be bicycling a 100 miles on April
21st for diabetes. My Dad, a Coastie from World War II, died from complications of it last year.
Well wishes will be more than sufficient but if you wish to donate the website is
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=2181663&pg=personal&fr_id=4365
Just copy and paste in browser. Thanks
Dave Strickland 79-81
On 03/21/07 Tim Smith
said:
Just looking through old info about the Northwind and found this site. Was onboard 75
after new engines installed and left around 78. Made Baffin Bay 76, Deep Freeze 77 & Americas Cup
Race. Got my 3rd & 2nd Class crows on Northwind. Started as an MK in 1 plant and worked through Main
Motor Control and the Aux Department. Lester Hilby's name sticks out. Nice to see the old girl's
being kept alive. Saw the photos of her being cut up, put a lump in my throat.
On 03/20/07 Lester Hilby
said:
Hello to all my shipmates from 76 to 78. sure miss the tall tales and the fun trips on the
NORTHWIND. I do have a DVD of some of the south trip 76. watch it often. I am interested in a
reunion maybe next year, still repairing from Katrina. would like contact with any guys from my
trips. Found site from Clay Turner today. GO COAST GUARD
On 03/12/07 Hal Gray
said:
In 1981 i was a seaman aboard the Northwind. i'm Harold Gray(hal). i'm trying to track down
Bob Laahs or John Cain. my email is haroldtgray@yahoo.com.
On 03/07/07 Stephen Bicknell
said:
Noticed a few asking questions and wondering about pics @75-76 times ... Spook earlier
posted, but as a reminder:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind
send Spook a /tell: USCGCNorthwind@yahoogroups.com
On 02/22/07 Joey Oates
said:
Just found this site. Greetings from sunny Fla. Served from 77 to Nov. 80, galley, jack
of the dust, ships store, ships baker underway . Noticed alot of familiar names. Can someone notify
me of the next reunion, I dint know there were any happening. Sola, I thought you were in
JAIL!!!!!!!!
On 02/22/07 Dru Marsh
said:
Great to get the post from Ken Banyas. Spent 23 years before retiring as an LT. Had my
own patrol boat in Cape May CGC POINT FRANKLIN and was ops on the CGC WOODRUSH outta Sitka, AK. Was
XPO of the CAPE GULL in Miami, Fl. It was a great ride gang. Spent 8 years with the Virginia
Marine Police before taking a job instructing at FLETC, GA however gave it up because the timing was
wrong with grandchildren and son graduating this year. Three in college right now 5 total kids.
Let's here where all you guys are, start those e-mails coming.
On 02/21/07 Jim Carter
said:
I was on the Northwind from January 1958 to April 1960. I was an ET that kept all
of the electronics up and running. It was a great time. I am starting a list of those that would
be interested in a Reunion in the Seattle area some time this spring/summer. Is there any interest?
I attended the Reunion in Willmington NC in 2005. It was great, but there were a lot of missing
faces from the west coast.
Let me know your thoughts. Right now I have a list of 18 people who are interested.
Thanks!
On 02/14/07 Ken Banyas
said:
I was QM3/QM2 from Sep '75 until May '78, when I was piped over the side (with QM3 Terry
Hill leading the sideboys - honest, it happened) into OCS in Curtis Bay.
I'm the guy who went on annual leave on our way back out of the Great Lakes in April of '78...they
put the gangway over for me while we were transiting the Massena Locks in the St. Lawrence Seaway.
We were on water hours, no laundry permitted until Baltimore, I had no clean skivvies and I didn't
feel like hand-washing any more, and I had lotsa leave, so I figured, why not? Lt. Dick White
signed off on it.
Anyone know the whereabouts of Terry Hill, Stan Gwizdak (RM2), or Steve Ryan (BM3), and Drew Marsh
(QM2)
Also looking for photos of those years and cruises.
I have great memories.
On 02/14/07 C. Doran
said:
Looking for information about DC -1 E.Kyttle Northwind 1973 to 1975 at C.G.Yard
On 02/12/07 Lisa A Jordan
said:
I just wanted to pay tribute to this site. As part of my husbands Valentines Gift, I've
pieced together a piece of history of his father's duties with the USCG and the ship Northwind
during the years 1955 - 1959 or 1960. The letters stopped so I could not track anymore. What a
journey I've been on though. His father (James Riley Jordan) from Portland, Oregon left many items
in GREAT condition. I found a full diary of letters that his mom must have kept and they are all in
a safe laminated case now and it will be presented to him for V-Day. I feel like I sailed the seas
with you all !! Blessings to you all.
On 01/27/07 Jerry Echols
said:
Northwind was my first ship, right out of boot camp, 12/53. That is when she was white and
had twin 5' mount. Anyone remember those days? Did 24 years, and sail on a lot of bottoms, but
never will forget that 1st one.
On 01/21/07 Jake
said:
Greg,
I remember your name! I was on from '85-87. I just saw the pix from '89 when they chopped her
up. Very disconcerting even though I saw the piece of hangar they saved at the Penescola Air
museum. Drop me a line and help me remember you! Hey Don Boger! Are you here somewhere?
CHRISTOPHER JACOBSEN
On 01/19/07 Dan Mazza
said:
Radioman
Northwind 77-79 &
Polar Sea 79-80
On 01/14/07 Robin & Bill
said:
Hi All, We are seeking info on Micheal McNutt RM-1 1969, from the Manhattan escort. We are
in possesion of a model of the 'Cutty Sark' purported to have been built by McNutt on board the
Northwind during this mission. Any intel, memories or contact information RE: McNutt and his model
would be greatly appreciated. Thank You - Robin and Bill
On 01/12/07 N. Rogers
said:
Hello,
I am a middle school student looking for someone that was in the Northwind Icebreaker during
Operation Highjump. I am doing a history day project about it, so please reply as soon as
possible, so I can hopefully interview you by the project due date, which is very soon. Thank you
for your help.
On 01/11/07 Greg Nance
said:
I was on the Northwind 86 to decom. AES-87 and the very long AES-88. Was RM2. Drop me a
line to let my know how you are. Just seen the sad pictures of the old lady all chopped up in TX.
On 01/04/07 Art
said:
Greetings and happy 2007 to all that served on Northwind thruout her great years. Once
again living in sunny Florida. For any of you that might remember me, i was stationed from May 79 to
Dic 80. Parchman write to me, like to get in touch with you. What about the other guys like Gus,
Wayne Knight, Richard Brady,
On 12/27/06 Don McWhorter
said:
I was on the Northwind from June 1963 to November 1966. Sad to see her cut into scrap.
On 12/21/06 Clay Turner
said:
Its been a while change e-mail, sorry to miss all the reunions but hope to make the next
one
On 12/16/06 Chris Jacobsen
said:
Jones, is that you from 85 or so?
On 12/16/06 Mark M. Jones
said:
I haven't been in touch with anyone in quite a while. Thought I'd give you all an update.
I live in Idaho. About as far away from the life aquatic as you can get. Drop me a line.
On 12/09/06 bob parchman
said:
please note my new email is bparchman@sbcglobal.net
served 78-81...happy holidays everyone
On 11/16/06 SPOOK
said:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind
On 11/16/06 SPOOK
said:
I just added new pics to the yahoo Northwind group and changed the membership to a non
restricted one. So please check it out. Highlite,Right click mouse, click copy, right click on
address bar, click paste and click on the go arrow. if you have trouble just E-Mail me.
On 11/09/06 Armand R Moreau
said:
I am lookin for any soldiers who were in Yung Dong Po, Korea in 1954 regardig incidents
which occurred during that year.
On 11/05/06 Frank P. Hawthorne
said:
Hi All, was a MST1/MSTC onboard the grand old lady from 1982-1984. Now in Houston, TX...I
have also updated my email address....Best Regards!
On 10/22/06 CWO Ken Millson
said:
Thank you to all those who contacted me about the print and photo. I have sent them off to
an old shipmate of yours who was on her in 57.
On 10/17/06 CWO Ken Millson
said:
Good evening, I am not a Northwind sailor but I have come into possession of a nice
print of Northwind and also an old Christmas card that includes a nice photo of her. If there is a
former Northwind sailor out there who is collecting memorabilia I would be happy to send them your
way.
On 10/13/06 Jerry
said:
Hey, my phone number has changed and I still hope to hear from some of my old shipmates
from 80 to 83 NORTHWIND. My new number is 540-448-1866
On09/10/06 Christopher J. Whiteley
said:
I would like to know some of the history of USCGC. Northwind (W-282) I served aboard the
Westwind from 64 - 66 and know very little about the Northwind Please Help if you can.
On09/10/06 CWO Charlie Taylor
said:
I served on the Northwind from 82-85. Live in Beaufort, NC. Would love to hear for my
shipmates.
On09/05/06 Stephen Bicknell
said:
Checking in; new email. Was aboard 76-78; saw showing a few friends the photos at
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind/); wonderful memories... I moved from the Houston area
to Ct.... Loving it!!!
On08/29/06 John Lawson
said:
Wow, wish I'd checked this site out earlier. Was RM2 onboard around 71-72. Couple trips
North and couple Deep Freezes. Great times. To this day ~ my wife and kids seem to think I can't get
enough penguin related items. Probably my own fault. Would love to hear from anyone onboard around
that time.
On08/26/06 JOHN WOLANIN
said:
On08/15/06 Ted Franklin
said:
I served on 'The Grand Old Lady of the North' 87-88 (decom). Hello to all former
shipmates! This was one the best experiences of my young life. Thanks for the memorys.
On08/10/06 Billy Piner
said:
on board Jun 78 to Jun 80. Was MK2 in A-gang working for MKCM Tribeck my first year. My
second year was spent in B-1 as an MK1 working for MKC Baxley. Stopped and saw Harry [Baxley] in
FL a few months ago, was great remembering our times in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji... - - I
retired as a CWO4 back in Sept 99.
On05/09/06 Mel Nelson
said:
I got word today that Rocky Radcliff EM1 53-57 passed away on 5-7. He was my shipmate
and the best man at our wedding in Wellington N.Z.I will miss him
On
05/09/06 Tim Suveges
said:
If anyone wants to share pictures with me of the NORTHIND from 86 - 88 (decom) I would
gladly provide a copy of what I have in video on DVD. I am retiring soon after 23 years of
service and can definitely say that the NORTHWIND was one of the best tours I had in the Coast
Guard.
On05/05/06 Mel Nelson
said:
the icebreaker muster in Laughlin was great. There were 17 shipmates and wifes from
the'Northwind'Capt. Joe Wubboldand his wife Mary were there. Their is interest in having an all
'Northwind' in reunion in Seattle in 07.Adios 4 now.
On04/16/06
Tony Balcer
said:
Just checkin' in with an updated email address. What's up to all my old shipmates! 88-
decom
On04/14/06 Ollie Bonine
said:
served on wind 1958 to 1960 best time of my service time , was one of many elect.mates
on board .
On03/23/06 Spook
said:
The new Northwind Yahoo group has 27 members and has 229 photos. More photos are being
added all the time. Come-on-aboard. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind/
On03/14/06 Spook
said:
Steve: I just sent you an e-mail. Try again please. Spook
On
03/13/06 Steve Johnson
said:
Hey Spook! I tried to answer your e-mails but they keep saying not deliverable. I
tried you at the yahoo group, hope that works. I've talked to about 25 folks from our crew in the
past couple of years
On03/02/06 Spook
said:
I just started this yahoo group. Stop on by and join in .
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USCGCNorthwind/) All Northwind personal Allowed.
On02/23/06 SPOOK
said:
I'm in search of Northwind shipmates 1975-1977. I need more pics for a DVD that I'm working
on. When I'm finished, my old shipmates can each have one @ no charge. SPOOK
On02/18/06 Broko
said:
Does anyone remember an electrician named Leon Boland?
On02/16/06
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**”.
On02/08/06
SPOOK
said:
Let's go swimming off the ship, cool off and get stung all over by Jelly Fish. WELTS and
STINGING. Not so cool now. SPOOK
On02/08/06 SPOOK
said:
Anyone up for a game of football? We were excited to just step off the red tub for a spell
let alone play a game of football on the ice. And I still sleep with my eyes open. You can't Spook
me.
On02/06/06 Mel Nelson
said:
Sure hope all my Northwind shipmates can make the Icebreaker Muster reunion in Laughlin NV
on 5/1. Would like to swap stories about the old girl.
On01/30/06
Randal Slemmer
said:
Hey Spook How the heck do u sleep w/ ur eyes open?Always weided me out to wake u for mid
watch.Those were the days.Recall liberty on the ice flow?hope to hear from u soon..........
On01/25/06 SPOOK
said:
Kiss the Baby's Belly!!!! Two people have contacted me so far. Bueller's belly was so
gross. Is he alive??? I remember the time we checked out the worlds fastest moving Glacier off
Greenland, we sent out the little boat w/a small crew of science personal onboard. They got really
close to its edge and like in slow motion a giant slab of ice started to giveway, they hauled ass
back, as the gaint ice wall let go and slid into the water. The waves tosed that little boat dam
good, the Northwind also rocked a bit. SPOOK
On01/24/06 Richard
Robichaud
said:
To my fellow Polar Bears, I was called SPOOK by most. I remember Gary Lowe stuck on that
mountain top very well. I was on lookout and through my binoculars spotted a flick on the mountain,
going flick, flick, flick. I reported the sighting to the bridge, the spot lights were on, the
chopper went out a crew of guys climbed the Mt. and saved Gary from that very cold mountain top.
Onboard Still shiverring he thanked me and showed me the bic lighter that helped save his life.
I would like catch up on old times. SPOOK
On01/15/06 Wesley Wilson
said:
Just sitting and reading notes from everone that served on Big Red between 79-81. It is a
great pickme up thinking about some great times. I severd as an EM-2 with the best crew ever. It
would be great to hear from everone.
On01/01/06 Ron Holden
said:
Hey all you costies!!!! Had some great times on the ol WAGB 282 in 72 to 73. Looking for
old friends from that trip down south, also looking for copies of photos of my shipmates and of the
ship. Anyone remember me or my brother Larry who was on the Northwind in 71 to 72?
On12/16/05 John Wavra
said:
Arctic West 78.. Hopefully will make the next reunion. Does anyone have the crew listing
for that trip? Has anyone heard from 'Z'?
On12/07/05 Angus
MacDonald
said:
Just found this site. Have many great memories south and north! On board as an SA and a SN
in 72' and 73'. Found a few on here and sent off e-mails that bounced back. I went off to AT school
and spent the rest of my time as a brown shoe at CGAS SanFran. Are you still out there Paul
(Beetle) Beutel? Also Bob Callaghan?
On11/24/05 Dale Houle YNCS Ret
said:
86-Decom. Did not know it then but relized it later that my time on board was one of the
best tours in my 24yrs. Retired now over 3 years and enjoying a new career here in San Antonio, TX
my home city. Take care all. Feel free to touch base if you have time.
On11/21/05 Don Cline
said:
Looking to say howdy to anyone who was there for the party when we got 'nipped' north of
the pole for a couple of months Easter 71.
On11/20/05 Ray Sytsma
said:
I was on the Northwind in 1969 during the Manhattan trip. During the last year, I was
talking to one of my old shipmates who had lost his 'Cruise Book' for the trip. I told him I would
copy mine and send it to him. I finally found it, but I cant remember who it was I was talking too
about making a copy. I also have my brass plaque (paperweight) from the Manhattan. Contact me
again please. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
On11/19/05
pama
said:
gut men i lv dis site
On11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Six months to the Icebreaker Muster in Laughlin. Thanks to Capt Morris for getting the word
out at your last reunion. To date, about 150 people are signed up, including many from the
Northwind. Some of the options are sold out all ready. Go to www.icebreakermuster.com for all the
details.
On10/27/05 Dave
said:
I agree Captain, was a wonderful time and the sea stories Friday night made the weekend.
Skimo didn't appear but had to be on good behavior. Will save that for the next reunion. I
appreciate all the planning and hard work Captain Morris and the others did on making the reunion a
success. And the God of the Weather too for bringing such wonderful weather. Fair winds and
following seas too.
On10/21/05 CAPT Ken Morris USCG (Re
said:
We had 154 at the banquet, 192 at the picnic and 107 at the brunch. Perfect weather,
oceanfront accommodations, great food, great music, and superb comraderie among exceptionally
congenial shipmates across generations made for a wonderful weekend reviving cherished memories.
Please don't miss the next one and seriously consider attending the all-icebreaker reunion in
Laughlin, NV in May 2006. Follow Mel Nelson's lead and check out www.icebreakermuster.com. Fair
winds and following seas to all.
On10/20/05 Mel Nelson
said:
The Northwinds reunion was great. Capt. Morris and his crew put on a wonderful event. There
is another breaker reunion of all the breakers in 2006 in Laughlin NV. You can get details @
www.icebreakermuster.com. Hope to see & meet uou their.
On10/01/05
STEVE BOWERS
said:
SERVED ON BIG RED FROM '77-'79...GREAT LAKES,ARCTIC NORTH,AMERICA'S CUP RACES AND ALL
POINTS IN BETWEEN..
On09/25/05 Randal C. Slemmer
said:
Hi there,J.Caniglia you freak,&R Clutter,you busted my jaw on the mess deck,because you
coulnt tame your temper,Jack Wilson with the mallet fix for the spa 55 & cant forget Gary and his
acute memory,have u heard from CW? Remember 01 squirrl
On09/09/05
Wayne Gustafson
said:
Hello All, unfortunatly some things have come up and I have had to cancel my reunion plans.
I will miss what I really was looking forward to! Hope you all have a great time. I was booked from
the 12th thru the 18th so I hope my room will go to a waiting list or is up for grabs so give Shell
Island a call. Wayne 'Gus' Gustafson
On09/03/05 Carl Lallerstedt
said:
20+ years is a long time. Can't wait to see all the ole crew in October. Looks as though
it's going to be a great reunion.
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!
On08/23/05
CAPT Ken Morris
said:
85 suites have been reserved at Shell Island and that's a sell-out. Overflow lodging is
being offered at Blockade Runner (910-256-2251) on Wrightsville Beach (sound side) for $99.00 per
night (plus tax) or at Hampton Inn on Market St., ( 910-395-5045) about 5 miles away from Shell
Island, for $79.00 per night plus tax. We now have 115 prepaid for the Friday banquet, 120 for the
picnic and 94 for the brunch, 10/14-10/16/05 at Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, NC. The reunion
is shaping up as an outstanding event!
On08/23/05 Jeff Taylor
said:
Hey Northwind Crew! Frank, I didn't know you were in Houston - I live there now, hope you
are doing well! I am trying to find old friends - used to have John Guzman's email but laserinc
doesn't exist anymore or he's moved - if anyone knows his whereabouts, or Tony Persico, please let
me know at Jeff_Taylor@bmc.com. I am currently in NYC on business, but would love to see old
friends! Take care guys!!
On08/20/05 pat stanley
said:
i was there from june 78 to 83 can't wait to see who still around..
On08/09/05 CAPT Ken Morris
said:
As of today we have 100 people pre-paid for the 10/14 Friday night banquet, slightly more
for the picnic, and slightly fewer for the brunch. The October reunion is looking to be a great
success. If you need more info, please e-mail me at icecap282@earthlink.net or call at
910-686-7905.
On08/07/05 Frank Hawthorne
said:
Hi All, I am still hoping to attend the reunion, but work and 2.5 year old son may prevent
me. If any of you all ever come through Houston, TX look me up! Cell: 713 894 4856.
On08/05/05 Don Bailey
said:
All shipmates please check out the ICEBREAKERMUSTER.COM for the greatest reunion ever.
On07/30/05 Jim Aynes
said:
Sorry, Artic East. Thule, Greenland. Old age getting to me. Anybody heard from Mike
Thompson?
On07/30/05 Jim Aynes
said:
I was the SS1 aboard the Northwind from 79 - 81. Deepfreeze 80 and Artic West. Would like
to hear from some of you guys.
On06/25/05 Don Bailey
said:
Served on the Northwind 61-63. Hopping some of the crew from that era will show up in
Laughlin next May.
On06/20/05 Henry Parker
said:
served 52to53 as em2 hoping to see some old shipmates
On06/20/05
Jim
said:
Can't believe the crews from BIG RED are getting together. I rode her for one patrol in
1978-79. Still have a picture of us running the Jolly Roger up the mast when we crossed the
Circle.
On06/17/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
NOW HEAR THIS!! For those not aware - The Icebreaker Muster will be held May 1 to 5, 2006
in Laughlin, Nevada. For full information, go to icebreakermuster.com. This will be a sellout!
On06/15/05 Jeff Bauer
said:
How is the old guy? Do you hear from Nacona, Lumpy or Lubner? Am trying to make plans for
attending. Great to hear your still around. Hope the years have been kind.
On06/15/05 Ken Livingston
said:
Bauer.. what's up? Glad to see your still kicking.. Master Chief Annett sent me an email
awhile back he would really like to see the old shack at the reunion...
On
06/15/05 Dave Slaughter
said:
On board Northwind for a short ride through the Canal to Alaska (78 &79). I see some names
here I remember, Miles, Scotty, Wolfman. Will try make the reunion in Oct. Living not far away in
Raleigh.
On06/02/05 Jeff Bauer
said:
0n 06/02/05 just found this place and am amazed that I recognize some of the names. glad to
see that they're still kicking after all the years. Hope to hear from Rybarski consdering we did
'TIME' together in Greenland.
On06/01/05 Bruce Bunting
said:
Would like more info on the reunion please.
On06/01/05 RM2
Bruce Bunting
said:
Hi there, Bruce Bunting, served on the Northwind' 68-71. Love to hear from you all.
Would like to makae the reunion. Bruce
On05/29/05 Edwaqrd Mclean aes
86 an
said:
II was excited today to see that a section of the Hanger was rescued from the scrap yard.
It's in Pensacola at the NAS aviation museum where the Blue Angels are stationed. This section is
covered with the 2x2' murals inside the framework that each aviation section made on each trip. Im
staying here for a short time and will go back to get pictures of the cruise murals. It was great to
see a part of her left and a historical one at that.
On05/24/05 Dave
Strickland
said:
I hope to be at the reunion, middle of October works nicely. Nice to see all of the
shipmates interested in coming to the reunion. May have to do the skimohop.
On05/22/05 Jim McDermott
said:
Jim McDermott here. I served on the Northwind 61-62 as the photographer's mate. Anyone
out there from this time? Are there any reunions for the Northwind? I had a wonderful career, much
learned during my 4 years in the Guard. Retired from Dept. of Transportation, WA State in 1992 with
30 yrs service as the aerial photographer. Great training by the guard even if I did not realize it
while I was in.
On05/04/05 Randy Ferguson
said:
Hey everyone, this is Stone from 80 to 82. I am living back home in Vermont. It is great to
hear from everyone. I will definitely be at the reunion. I can't believe all the excitement I
missed on that last trip north in the summer of 82. I had left for Coos Bay, Oregon. It is good
to hear from Chris, I haven't changed at all. Life here in Vermont is nice and slow. Great to
hear from all the rest of you breaker sailors. Nice to know that there are survivors. I am
currently playing on the best over 35 baseball team in the state and haven't slowed too much. Not
quite as fun as playing for the Pony Express coed softball team, right Mark. Can't think of any
way to get in trouble on this website so I will sign off. Still crazy! Randy
On04/25/05 Tom Rybarski
said:
Rock, I am alive and well. I still have that 'Zest' for life but have slowed down some. I
see that grey hair on you in the photo (next to your lovely wife). Which brings me to my next
question to Capt. Morris. Cap, will you be supplying a special daycare facility with special events
for the wives? Maybe provide a special support group for the weekend. I'm afraid they may not
understand. Or are we supposed to bring our wives at all? I believe I have some photos of Bob
Snyder as the 'Dick-Tater'. If you all remember, Bob received 2nd place to my 1st place finish for
the Halloween costume party (AES-82). I do think Bob should have received 1st place because he
stuffed his entire 'package' into that Russet. That was very original. I will try to find the pics
and scan/post on my web site later this week. And finally, re: Peterson. Pete was Ken.
On04/24/05 Curt 'Rock' Thurston
said:
CGCNC June 80 - Oct 82. Chris, Randy, Ski, Tom, Roy, Mark, others,.. It's Rock. Awesome
to hear from you guys (Ski is still alive?!, I always thought he lived too fast to live long). Glad
I was wrong. I'm starting to network you guys all back into my life (that could be a bad thing). I
love you guys for real. Just stay the hell away from my wife! (I love ya but I know ya too.) We can
toss a few cold ones back when we get to Shell Island, (oh yeah, count me in). Still need to
round up Joey Hildebran, Joe Henderson, Chris Judd, Mark Remy, Jim Myers, Vann Hinton, Bill Camoe,
Peterson (the radioman, did he have a first name, other than Pete?), Bob Snyder (but he can't wear
his Dictator costume, once was enough), John Aylor (bring your axe or I'll bring one for ya, we're
strikin' up the band, CAPT Morris can sing Rocky Top (we wouldn't want it any other way)). Be
There! Rock
On04/20/05 John Davies
said:
I was a Radarman and surved on the Northwind from Dec 62 - Dec 64. Made two artic trips.
I went on to become a Chief and retired from the Coast Guard in 79.
On
04/15/05 Charles Redington
said:
Served on the big red from 1977 to 1979 'use to be called Wolfman
On04/13/05 Ken Morris
said:
As of today, 4/13/05, forty suites have been reserved at Shell Island Resort, Wrightsville
Beach, NC for NORTHWIND's first official reunion. We will have well over 100 attendees 14-16
October. It's going to be a GREAT event, but remaining suites are limited! Please make your
reservations ASAP by calling 1-800-689-6765 and be sure to e-mail me with your current contact info
(Name, rank/rate, mailing address, telephone contact numbers and webmail address) at
icecap282@earthlink.net or call me at 910-686-7905. Hope to see y'all in October! Warm regards,
Ken Morris CAPT USCG (Ret.)
On04/11/05 Steve Mischke
said:
It's been a couple years since I posted here. I served aboard the Northwind from 1/82 to
5/83 as a member of deckforce. I worked in sickbay (half days) with Chief Browning. If you
remember me, drop me line. I hope to see some of my old friends at the renunion this fall.
On04/07/05 AETCM Karl Stroman
said:
Hello to all from an airdale that rode the final cruise. I'm currently the Leading Chief
in charge of POPDIV in Mobile which is being decommissioned itself this year after 36 years of
providing AVDETs to the back of icebreakers, the last of which, AVDET 162, will depart for the great
white north this spring aboard CGC Healy. As I have said to CAPT Morris in the past, my cruise
aboard the Northwind still stands as the greatest experience of my 25+ years so far. What y'all did
to keep the ship going was nothing short of amazing and was a testament to the dedication of the
crew. I was proud to ride with you then and would be proud to attend the reunion.
On04/05/05 bob parchman
said:
anybody heard from larry walt? hope to see everyone in wilmington..is there still quarter
beer night at the olympia....hopefully not.
On03/30/05 Mark M.
Jones
said:
Changed my e-mail address again.
On03/22/05 scotty kreh
said:
hello to all fellow breaker boys. hope to make reunion in oct. great memories on the wind
from 77 to 79
On03/22/05 art sola
said:
Hello former shipmates and friends, Onboard from May 79 to Dic. 80. Living on the caribbean
island of Puerto Rico now, Working for a security firm as a project manager. Will hopefully make to
the reunion this year, will be nice to see old faces and share some laughs together. Robert Parchman
whats up? long time no see. Pass thru DFW airport often. PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDY.
On03/17/05 Wayne
said:
What is the latest on the reunion and who is for sure going?? Any events planned or is it
just a hang out weekend? Currently scanning my tons of slides to hard drive/disk to bring to the
reunion if I can make it. Would try that much harder to go if I knew would meet up with old cruise
shipmates.
On03/01/05 Edward A. McLean
said:
Last post
On03/01/05 MK3, FNMK SR Edward A. M
said:
Hello all I want to apologize for being part of the theft incident in Greenland at the
Danish Naval Base AES 86-87. I took the heat for everyone involved and at didn't rat out my
shipmates. I think it was more than evident that there was no way that I could have carried that
truckload of swag myself. Other than that, I have great memories of the times we had and the
places we went. Im very saddened to hear about Mr Findley. He was always so great to everyone.
Respects to all. PS I always wondered about asbestos exposure on Northwind and i was certianly
exposed to it while we removed some at the boiler room at Tracen Cape May without any safety
precautions.
On03/01/05 Chris Bartley
said:
Anybody know the whereabouts of one Curt ('Rock') Thurston, or Randy Ferguson? Each one
was sharp & funny in his own right; together, they redefined the phrase 'twisted pair'...
On03/01/05 Jerry Novak
said:
Jerry 'Max' Novak
On03/01/05 Jerry
said:
Sailed fm 81-83 worked in a-gang. remember Big JIM, Sandman.Brian Magoo,D Smith ,too many
to name. Imliving in V,A working for Alcoa, Best years of my life aboard the Big Red One! Using a
friends computer, you can e-mail me here or call me at 540-430-0301. Good luck to all!
On02/26/05 Roy Snipes
said:
I have to admit guys this is awesome to hear from all of you. That ship was the best. I
have spent many hours telling stories to people that have never had the experiance we all did. I
can't wait to see everyone and laugh my tail off. Later boys.
On02/26/05
Tom Ferris
said:
Bart, Ski, & Roy Snipes, Tom Ferris here - Northwind ET2 - '82-'84. Good to know you're
all well. Count me in for the reunion in October. I saw Frank Hawthorne posted here in '01. Has
anyone heard from him lately? I think I still have Vann Hinton's address. I'll try to get in touch
with him. I'll e-mail all of you. More to come.
On02/26/05 Tom
Rybarski
said:
Chris, I am glad you finally got to see the photos. CLASSIC Fantail Jumping. I remember
taking the pics while sitting with my back to the hanger door and we took a roll so bad that a few
of us slid into the nets. Oscar, not me. We need to get the band back together, man. I have
been in contact with about 8 former shipmates. I am trying to get this thing snow balling so as many
guys are notified of the reunion. Where are the rest of the yahoo's? Some are hiding from Fred's. I
know Pete's hiding. Last time I saw him was in Panama City, late 80's when he was on a 210 and I was
working for NOAA. He is now serving ice cream in Utah, Idaho, what??? Benson is an enigma. I think
he's still working on secret stuff. I found Brian McGill a couple of weeks ago. Many more are
missing. Where is Jim Bob Myers??? Will the penguin (Krupa) be there? Where is the Trivia
Board???
On02/25/05 Chris Bartley
said:
Ski! I remember you mentioning those pictures in one of your emails – I saw ‘em for the
first time tonight !!! Jeee-zus, that was 22 years ago!!! I can’t tell you how happy those
pictures made me feel; for a moment, I was back on the fantail, with my buds, having the time of my
life. Remember the time I burned a hole in Peterson’s pants with a butane lighter while we were
waiting in the chow line? Remember how I used to climb partway into the wardroom pantry porthole
from the weatherdeck and use my long arms to grab as many Nutty Buddy’s from the freezer as I could?
I’d pass ‘em out to the ETs, RMs and RDs! The O’s never figured out why they could never seem to
keep enough of those things in stock! I saw Roy Snipes’ entry just below – Roy, how you doin?
Anybody know the whereabouts of “Buford the Wonder Dog”? What about Capt. Skoad and his Skoad-men?
Famous 1-MC announcements: Lou Ribble -- “There is a large and mysterious iceberg off the the port
side…” Tom Rybarski: “Reville-Reville-Reville: Drop your co.ks and grab your socks.” Note: Tom
ended up polishing the ship’s bell for that one. How appropriate, given that his announcment was
basically advising everyone to stop polishing their own bells! I’m halfway thru my MBA program.
If all goes as planned, I’ll graduate in May of ’06. Once that’s done, I’ll be making plans to be
at the next reunion. You guys – ALL of you – are the greatest! I miss you all, and can’t wait to
see you again soon. Tom, thanks again for shaking loose some great memories. I owe you one, bud…
On02/24/05 Tom Wright
said:
Capt. Morris, I am looking forward to the upcoming reunion. I served aboard from '85-'87.
Just happened to be looking for pictures of 282 and came across this site.
On02/23/05 Gerald Gagnon
said:
Served on the 'Wind' from Dec 21, 1960 to Dec 8, 1964, BM3, deck force third section.
With the exception of boot camp and two weeks at Base Seattle, I spent my entire hitch plus a three
month extention on the 'White Artic Garbage Barge '.
On02/02/05 John
MacRae
said:
Three old coasties looking for shipmates from 1954+/- Anyone serve with Cliff Shero (GM),
Al Kimbel (RD) or John MacRae (BM)? Love to hear from you!
On01/25/05
Frank Daniel
said:
Served from 1/1/64 to 2/2/66, snipe in B2, then the Boiler Room. 2nd. cruise we went
accross the top. Panama,New York, Copenhagen, New Castle, Oslo etc. Would like to hear from anyone
who was there!
On01/11/05 Ken Gauw
said:
Sailed on the wind in 56,57, Deepfreeze 2 and a couple of Dewline patrols. First
Division.
On01/08/05 Don Meskimen
said:
I plan on attending the Northwind reunion this year. Finally retired for good and down-
sized to a condo in Edmonds, WA. Presently in Yuma, AZ, in our 34' motorhome doing our yearly
Snowbird thing. Served on Northwind 1957-59.
On01/07/05 John
Morrissey
said:
RD3 - 8/58 to 6/60- traveled to Antarticia for IGY 58/59 with Christmas at McMurdo Sound &
Little America V then to Pt. Barrow via the Aleution Islands etc. Now located in the Seattle area
along with Jim Carter ET and Don M RD. Sure thinking about the reunion and the stories that came
before and after my tour. Looking for Tom Craig BM
On01/04/05 Tom
Rybarski
said:
Since news of the reunion I seem to have some renewed excitement in past experiences. So
today I scanned some old photos and posted some classic fantail jumping and and a couple of the ship
in dry dock. These and more photos can be viewed on my web site at
http://tthydro.com/photogallery/
On01/04/05 Roy Snipes
said:
Hello guys, served as EM3 from 80 to 83. 3 north trips and a visit to Cuba. Has any one
heard from Bucky, Wes or Joe Roselli? I keep in Touch with Lanier Cate (Lenny) and Tom Rybarski. I
will be at the reunion and can't wait to see everyone.
On01/01/05 Bill
Clune, AG2/USCG
said:
I continue to see comments about the 'Braswell Fiasco'. As a former NORTHWINDer 58-59, I'm
curious. What's the Braswell Fiasco' story about?
On12/30/04 Herbert
H Adams Lt (ret)
said:
Please place me on the mailing list for the upcoming Oct 05 reunion. Herbert H. Adams Lt
USCG (Ret) Rt 1 Box 8 Ravenswood, WV 26164 saredbud@wirefire.com 304-273-4912 Electronics
Officer, 1977/79 Great Lakes to CG Yard to Wilmington, NC to Alaska to Wilmington for main engine
overhaul. Retired 86, Florida fishing boat captain 86/88, over road truck driver 86/92, Ohio
River ferry boat captain 88/present, towboat pilot Ohio/Kanawha River 94/present. I have picture
of Northwind in ice on the Great Lakes and several pictures of the Alaskan cruise. Hope to be
able to reunion.
On12/17/04 Mel Nelson
said:
I'm going to N.C. for the reunion in 2005. It s not important if we sailed together. Whats
important that we go & tell our story of serving. Hope to meet you all.
On
12/17/04 Mike Carr Sr, HMCM (ret)
said:
I have my reservations made at Shell Island and Airline Reservations as well. Will be
great to see old shipmates again especially veterans of the Final Partol, AES 88 and DECOM.
On12/11/04 John Sherlock
said:
Capt. Morris- - I have marked my calander and I will be at the reunion. Hope to see lots of
old friends there
On12/09/04 Mike Thompson
said:
Capt Morris--Hope I can make it in October. Note my new e-mail address. Looking forward
to seeing some old friends. Hey Miles York, How's it goin? You gonna make it to the reunion??
On12/06/04 CAPT Ken Morris
said:
Ahoy all former NORTHWIND sailors! I recently signed a contract with Shell Island Resort at
Wrightsville Beach, NC for a NORTHWIND reunion for October 14, 15 & 16, 2005. Nice oceanfront suites
including kitchenettes for $79.00 per night. You may make reservations now at 1-800--689-6765.
Please ensure that I have current e-mail and snail-mail contact info on you for mailings with more
details to go out by February, 2005. This event will not be cancelled! Please try to attend.
On12/05/04 Ray Sytsma
said:
I came on the Northwind in the Spring of 1969. I made two patrols. One as a deckie and
one as Radarman striker. One of the trips was the Manhattan Project. Would love to hear from anyone
on board during that time.
On11/24/04 Charlie Laue
said:
Served on Big Red 76-77 op deep freeze and GITMO. Was a DC striker served with Dave Boston,
Harry, Japsco, Alabama Dave. Remember the big roll, cracked deck at the forward paint locker, anchor
that would'nt drop in Acapulco. New Zealand WOW,women ,beer, cross dressers, something for
everybody! Anybody remember Slack Alice's?
On11/13/04 bob parchman
said:
hello deep freeze 80 & thule 81. please note my email change
On
11/12/04 AL
said:
RE: Summertime, It was MKC Summer on the Wind in the 80's. He was 1 of my Chiefs
On10/21/04 Tom Rybarski
said:
E. Kyttle FYI- Summertime was MKC or MKCS aboard the Northwind when I was aboard from
81-83.
On10/05/04 DC-2 E.Kyttle
said:
Looking for MK-2 Summertime of the Northwind 1974-1975 ?
On
09/28/04 'jethro'
said:
ahoy there matee' snbmcapt jethro here just found out about the RED LADY. almost had the
big one!
On09/26/04 Miles York
said:
Anyone hear any new dates for any proposed reunion for Northwind ? Also check out my
correcteds e-mail address
On09/25/04 miles york
said:
Hey all y'all: I rode Big Red from fall of 76 thru fall 0f 80. The most fun I ever had with
a non stop good crew. Remember the party in the armory with jack billings and his striker with the
juice we made from the rotten fruit Ralph Perez was throwing overboard. How bout Jethro Burden
riding the wrecker down the ice-way in McMurdo. Any one see Keith (Butch ) Prater YN2 or Young
ensign Jerry Amend, Mike Kushla, Joe Daniels or Doug Pierce/Bob Haas. I have a farm in Maine.
Icelandic sheep and lots of baled hay, no boats. Joe Wubbold (Wubbolds wobble but they don't fall
down) is alive and well on an island off Washington state, Jack Wilson DF 76 is in the preppy sports
clothing sales division in Connecticut and Skip Page QM 2 is close by. Great to hear of you guys.
Looking for the whereabouts of Ops Boss Dick White DF 76. Best wishes to all. Great job on the web
site to Jack Howe. RM2?
On09/22/04 Jack Howe
said:
Greets mates... As your ever-so-humble Northwind 'table host' I gotta announce that I
(virtually) retired 30 Jun 04...(now on 123 days terminal leave/processing)... Actual retirement
coming up 1 Nov...with 30 yrs 1 mo & 22 dys active... (Yup, about time.) Now working at CG SECCEN
as a contractor. My best to all you fellow 'Northwindians' (I just made that up!) especially those
shipmates during my '76-'78 timeframe onboard (as RM3/RM2). CWO4 (ex-LT) Jack Howe, USCG (Retired)
On09/21/04 Tim Kelly
said:
I was also stationed at Station Alexandria with the Tiger Teams doing secure communications
installations through out the Coast Guard.
On09/15/04 Tim Kelly
said:
Hay its Seaman Kelly I used to hang out with Psycho and Seaman Brown. I also used to run
with the divers. I was onboard the year before the decomissioning. *4 I think. That was the year
someone tried to sabotoge the ships electric motors by putting rags in them and we had to stay in
Norfolk because we broke down.
On09/15/04 Chris Salzer
said:
A thought crossed my mind. Though this was some years ago (5-6) In Pensecola Air muesumn
was the Hanger section from the Northwind of the various patrols. I know everyone rmembers how each
Avaition group painted a section with the theme of that patrol. I rounded a corner and almost fell
out seeing it in the muesum. It was part of a Coats Guard Avaition exhibit. Justthought I would
mention it. Later
On09/12/04 Ed Panni
said:
Broken evaporators… ya I remember them well. In addition I recall being down there in the
heat trying to make the darn thing work. Do we recall going through the dirty laundry to try to find
the cleanest underwear? But ..... the good old Captain had is clean dining linens. Anyone know what
ever became of Wild Bill?
On09/08/04 Edward Doench
said:
Reported to the Northwind in 84 with some others fresh out of boot. Had the distinction of
being the only one on board ineligable to vote in the '84 presidential election (I was too young).
Left in 85 during the Braswell Fiasco to go to FT school. Currently working in marine electronics in
Newport, Oregon. Looking to hear from any shipmates from my tour, especially Ben Crowell, Tom
Buckley, and Cris Seybold
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.
On08/19/04 Chris Salzer
said:
Served back in 85-decomm. Was a deckie known as Sluggy by most the crew, Including the
Captain. Wouldn't mind hearing from friends I made way back then. I'll have to hunt up some photos.
I got some of the pollar bear visits when we were moored up to the ice and Still have the Video from
the Last cruise.
On08/18/04 Stephen Bicknell
said:
Hey Jerry.. I recall that well... Esp. In Wellington..DF 76-77.. I have some cool Photos
of the Dry-Dock time... Ed Panni & I took a few days leave..rented a car.. Enjoyed other parts of
NZ.. geat seeing shipmates here...
On08/14/04 clay turner
said:
looking for any old christen science room readers from df 76-77. had great times, even
when it came to bailing out the paitnt locker!!!!!!!
On08/11/04 Tony
Myers
said:
Remember me fireman myers from artic east 80/shipyards Baltimore, wilmington...wish to here
from all Breaker Sailors. of artic east 80...and wish your life well...
On
08/10/04 David James
said:
Just a few lines to update my E- mail address. And to say HI to all. Was aboard Northwind
from Feb 78 - May 80. Great lakes, Arctic summer east and Deepfreeze 80.Any one know what happened
to George Snyder or John Deegan ? Would like to hear from old shipmates.
On08/07/04 frosty frothingham
said:
Ol'Wind Shipmates, I have a new email posted. Would like to hear from shipmates from the
49-53 period. Have many photos of that era . 3 BSP's and One Greenland cruise! Smooth sailing to
all old and new icebreaker sailors!
On07/30/04 Jerry Amend
said:
I can relate to what Alex Gavrisheff wrote on 4-17-04. I was a student engineer on that
trip. And I remember that 53 degree roll!Boy Cdr Phelps the XO was really pissed because the
wardroom lost all the plates cups saucers etc and he felt things hadnt been secured properly.Oh and
the extra week in Wellington was heaven! Thanks to some steel cable that got caught up in the screw.
Captain Wubbold was a hoot.
On07/25/04 Michael Taylor
said:
Served on Northwind out of Electricians Mate School, 84-85 travel from Cuba to the North
Pole on several occassions, saw Europe but that was a heck of a way to see it.
On07/16/04 Niles Gaumer
said:
I came aboard out of boot camp,just in time for Deepfreeze 4 in 1958. Also went on the
Alaska trip.Sorry to hear that the old girl got scrapped.
On05/03/04
Riley Flowers
said:
I was aboard 1965 to 1967 as AGC. Rate change to MST in 1968 and I retired as MSTCM
6/30/1980. Later in 1986 went back to work for USCG and retired again in 1997 as GS-12. Be glad to
here from anyone.
On04/22/04 Jonathan Henson
said:
Served on Northwind from 80-83 as the RD1 and ship's barber. Retiring this summer after 30
years. Drop me a line.
On04/17/04 Alex Gavrisheff
said:
Was on Northwind '76-'77 timeframe. We were the first Breaker to go through REFTRA in
GTMO... they didn't know what to do with us. That NBC gear was stiffling in the 90+ degree temps.
Anyone remember CDR 'I will not abort a mission' Joe Wobbold III. Great times crossing the equator
with broken evaps... taking salt water showers rigged up under the flight deck. And how about that
extra week of libo in Wellington due to an emergency yard period... we took a 53 degree roll coming
back from the ice. Pounding seas had us taking on water in the paint locker. Hand to hand bucket
brigade with Doc Rippert handing out little (airplane) bottles of booze. Good times and fond
memories.
On04/16/04 Jay Caniglia
said:
I was on board from July 75- Oct 76. made 2 Artic East. Hello Jack Wilson, Steve
Johnson
On04/10/04 Gary J. Hudson
said:
It's A Small World January 2001 found my wife Joyce and myself in an RV park at Kingman,
AZ. This was our first year of trying the full time living in a 34 ft. 5th wheel and traveling about
the country, mostly this year in the South West. I had been retired from the Coast Guard since 1979
and had tried my hand at running a charter boat out of the Columbia river for the first couple of
years and then came 6 month's of running a jet boat out of Laughlin, NV. 50 miles down river to Lake
Havasue and back on a daily basis. This was all great fun until May rolled around and you could fry
an egg on the aluminum boat and then it was time to leave. I then worked for the next 14 years as
the Boatswain on the Army Corps of Enginneers Dredge Yaquina. It was after these 14 years that I
decided that it was time to completely retire and the consideration to the RV life came into being.
During the years after my Coast Guard career I developed High blood pressure for which the doctor
prescribed medication. While in Kingman, AZ. I was running low on the medication and we decided to
go to Nellis Air Force base outside of Las Vegas and pick up a refill at the pharmacy. It had been
some time since I had been at a military installation and the 1st as a civilian in all these years.
As a retiree I was treated very well and the process of getting my new refill was going quite well.
There were many seats available in the waiting room and my wife and I took a couple several seats
away from everyone else there. While sitting there I watched this man walking back and forth in
front of us reading some literature on the bulkhead. A few minutes went by and he walked over and
sat right next to me. Understand that there was at least eight seats between us and the next person
and we were at a US Air Force base. We exchanged hello's and started a short conversation. We talked
about why we were there and it was basically the same. He stated that he was retired from the Coast
Guard and I informed him that I was also. This seemed to surprise the both of us considering where
we were and that two Coasties should run into each other. The real surprise would come shortly. My
first duty out of Boot camp in 1958 was the CGC Northwind out of Seattle. It seemed that we talked
quite a bit and had not even asked each other our names. Finally my wife leaned over and asked him
what his name was. He said Tom Bascio. Instantly I recongnized that name as that of a Seaman I had
served with on the Northwind. Before I told him my name I just looked at him and said USCGC
Northwind 1958-59. Now if Tom had false teeth he had to have some good stickum to hold them in from
the way his jaw dropped! He looked at me and said, 'Who are You'? I told him Gary Hudson and he then
recognized my name. Don't think any of us could say after 40+ years we look the same:) We talked
some about old times and how strange it was that two Coasties would sit next to each other and at an
Air Force base let alone having been stationed together so long ago. Tom lives with his wife Marian
in Las Vegas and is retired from the Banking system as a Vice President. He retired from the Coast
Guard around the same time as I had. We both exchanged e-mail address and have been in contact but
it has been a while.
On04/09/04 Jim Carter
said:
I served on the Northwind from February 1958 to April 1960. I was an ET and I took care
of the Radio, Sonar and Radar equipment. I would love to hear from my past shipmates.
On04/07/04 Mark Hohn. (Elton)
said:
Arrived Northwind the Spring of 74 while in Drydock. Made one memorable trip up North the
summer of 75. Seems like a lifetme ago.
On04/06/04 AETCS Karl
Stroman
said:
Updating my email address. An airdale who sailed the final cruise in 88. After 25
years, still the best experience of my CG career
On04/06/04 Steve
Nei
said:
On Northwind after boot camp, april of 1983. Anyone know a QM named Tony Palmer?
On04/05/04 Jack Wilson
said:
I put a couple of pictures of the Northwind from Arctic East, Summer 1975, Winter 1976 and
Op-Deep Freeze 1976 in the photo album for all to enjoy and reminisce. I'll put more out soon.
On04/04/04 gerry mccourt
said:
best softball team at coast guard yard, great football game on the ice gerry mccourt
On03/23/04 Ken
said:
Looking for anyone who may have served with my father. His name was John Roland Perry
from Oakland/Susquehanna, PA. He went by Roland or Rolly. He retired in 1967 as a Master Chief.
On03/05/04 Raymond A. Perdue, Sr
said:
Still around and still have the same e-mail address. First unit after boot camp, reported
aboard February 1974 and interested in attending the 2005 Reunion and still looking for a Northwind
Unit Ballcap.
On02/26/04 Gary J. Hudson
said:
On the Northwind right out of boot camp 1958-59. Far cry from that recruiting poster I saw
in Spokane with the sailor on the bow of this speeding boat with a life ring in his hand. Went South
and North trip. Big storm off Wash. OR. going south, spent 2 days with many others on the flight
deck next to the engine room exhaust. Engineers replaced the crank shaft while U/W south in one of
the mains, cut hole into mess deck from weather deck and all the way down into engine room. Got it
back running great. Watching movies on the mess deck and leaning against the cork installation, cock
roaches coming and crawling on you. Leaking forward hatch above deck bearthing with a foot of water
going back and forth. Crossing equator initiation, weeks worth of garbage inside a canvas tunnel on
stb. focsle, us polywogs getting halfway through and from the other end they unleashed a 2-1/2 inch
fire hose:) The hair cut (scalping)of the little hair I had that had grown back after boot camp. Did
not take my hat off in New Zealand:) One stormy day while sitting on the mess deck the ship was
pitching and rolling only as an ice breaker did. We had spegettie that day, no one could eat and it
all went into the garbage can outside of scullery. As I watched the ship took a rol l to port and
the garbage can somehow came out of its container into the passageway, the ship then piched sharpley
forward and the can slid down the deck and hit the combing going into engineers berthing and tipped
in. There must have been 2o gallons of spegettie and other crap in it. Felt so sorry for the
snipes:) On liberty in Spokane, I used to ride with Larry Phelps in his52 Chev back and forth to
Seattle. He had a Corvette engine in her and we made the trip in 4-1/2 hours one night. This was
beforefreeways:) Larry is still in Spokane and runs a plumbing shop, still into hot rods, Remember
BM3 Larry Haydon. I was stationed with him two more times at Point Adams and Cape D. during my
career. He retired a Master Chief, lives in Creston, WN, has been the Mayor there for years and also
drives school bus. Remember RD Whimpy Terwilliger, he retired from the CG and then worked for years
with the State of Oregon ending up retired as thier Director of Boating Safety, Brookshire I hear
was or is an autorney in Spokane:) Remember sitting in the VP alongside the ship after unloading a
bunch of indians in Alaska to have their teeth worked on, (Right) We had 2 Public Health Dentists on
board and they had a bet who could pull the most teeth! The Indians would go in through the mess
deck to sick bay, be in there a few minutes, come out the focsle door and spit blood over the side
and it would run down the white hull, with the diesel smoke and sloppy seas I just about lost it.
Remember one time while bringing a VP on board the ship was rolling and several of us were manning
the lines. The crane had her at deck level and she started to bang against the ship. Someone yelled
make it fast and the stern line was secured around a deck cleat. The ship rolled to port and the VP
went out minus the Sampson post the stern line was attatched to. We finally got it secured. Larry
Haydon was bringing the VP alongside and got hit in the head with the crane ball. Never saw a man go
down so fast, thought it killed him. A second later he was up shaking his head. The docs took him to
sick bay and checked him out, couldn't believe his head wasnt crushed, maybe that where he got the
nickname (Bullit Head:) I remember SN Dikeman, God he was big. Also the best CO and XO anyone could
have! Capt. Midling and Cmd. Chiswell. They were good people. The Capt just loved to get all over
the new Ensigns. Never forget Valpariso. Remember the list of Off limit places they posted, if you
wanted to find someone on Libo thats where you went. Remember SN Chrisman, he thought he was a real
ladys man. There was a bunch of us upstairs at one of the houses of ill repute, you know, the ones
with the dance floor, bar and resturant and doors all around the dance floor that went into the
ladies room. Here comes SN Chisman up the stairs with his buddies, he grabs the first lady he can,
(the one that had just had a very close encounter with one of us) and gave her a big lip lock:) UGH!
It was really a good crew and a fun ship with so many stories but I was glad to finally get a set of
orders to shoreside. I am really sorry to hear about the scraping of the lady. If anyone remembers
me please drop me a line at my e-mail . Hope I havent taken up too much room here or bored any of
you. Seapup59@aol.com
On02/05/04 Mike Owen (x-DC3)
said:
I served on 'Northwind' 1978-79. Used to be known as that crazy DC3 that did voice
impressions -- presidents, cartoons, actors. I participated in Arctic West 78 with DC3 Roger
Lowery and ET3 John Deega and remember DC3 Greg Shepard later. I remember the time Greg and Roger
duct taped up my rack. I still have that great picture of them flipping off the camera and
pretending to be asleep. lol Greg use to say he had 'Flintstone feet' and Roger used to run
around the boat with a broom singing 'Rock-sand, turn on the red light' all the time. lol We used
to do a radio show form the ET Shack underway to supplement the 16mm movies on the mess decks.
After many life's adventures, college, various careers and scuba diving trips around the world, I
ended up back in the military as a Navy Journalist and went around the world again. I practically
had to start over, but now I'm about to retire and start another career. I live on the water on
Grand Island near Niagara Falls-Buffalo, NY. Also support the USCG AUX here. After falling in
love with the girl next-door, I'm building a new house with a CG lighthouse on the roof. Drop me a
line. owenm@cnrc.navy.mil
On02/02/04 Bob Callaghan
said:
Greetings. I was onboard from 1972 to 1973. I was a YN3. I went on an Antarctica
cruise, then the Bering Sea, then the trip through the Panama Canal to drydock in Baltimore. It
would be great to hear from others from that time.
On01/20/04 Don
Cline
said:
Updating my email. Sailed 71 - 73. First cutter to cross the 'circle during the winter.
'Nipped' for 3 months! Too many great memories!
On01/20/04 Wayne
Gustafson
said:
Updated email for Wayne 'GUS' Gustafson, 1978-1981.
On11/30/03
Larry Kramer
said:
Greetings fellow Grand Ole Lady Sailors. Was reading through some of the current and
past comments and thought I would drop a line. Served on the NORTHWIND from 79-80 as a HM3/HM2.
Retired in 2000 as HSC and now a city cop in Portsmouth, VA. Some career change there, huh? Miss
all my shipmates from those Deep Freeze 80 and Artic East 80 cruises. (Duck, Happy Days, Buford,
TriBeast, Bob White, Bobby Laahs...just to many to remember) Give me a shout, would love to hash
out old times.
On11/15/03 Ralph Blackford
said:
Would be interested in attending a Northwind Reunion. Crew member 72-73
On10/10/03 Bicknell
said:
On the Reunion, I couldn't have made it this year anyways.. (76-78), Son's wife just had
there first baby 10/9, while he is in Iraq...(USMC) My email has not changed... Not sure if all
the addresses I have seen here are in a *Db' that is used for sending an email notification to all
possible Northwind'ers about events like this, and since I do not 'think' to go to this web page
too often I didn't noticed the Reunion news until later then I would have hoped for. Will try to
plan for >>2005<<
On10/03/03 Ken Morris
said:
Unfortunately the 2003 NORTHWIND Reunion has been cancelled. We simply didn't have enough
current mailing/e-mail addresses to make this event float. We need to hear from at least 200 former
crew members with current contact info. If we do, we know we can have a great event. Don't forget :
we want spouses to come too. We're hoping to plan another event for fall 2005. Please send me
contact info on yourself and on any other former crew who may be interested in attending a reunion
in the Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach area two years hence. The old crew members that I did hear
from were very enthused, but our current data base was just too small. Please help us out! We'll do
all the work . . . just let us know where y'all are! Warm regards from Ken Morris and the USCGC
NORTHWIND Association Reunion Committee.
On09/01/03 Chuck
said:
I served aboard the Northwind from May 1971 through July 1973; traveling north, south
twice, and then again north during this time. I was a Radioman; coming aboard right out of school
as an SNRM and transferring out in 1973 as an RM2. Although my name was Chuck Knaus, some of my
shipmates called me 'Mouse'. I was sad to hear of the Northwind's fate but then, we all have our
photos, slides and memories.
On09/01/03 JOHN VAUGHT
said:
hey.you ice crushers . thanks for keeping the ice broken in small chunks 1956 or57
dewline resupply mission i was on the USS ASHLAND LSD #1 JOHN VAUGHT MM3.
On08/15/03 bob parchman
said:
hello fellow breaker sailors. i served aboard northwind from 78-81 out of wilmington.
went south and north east. i returned on vacation to wilmington this summer. what a change
downtown has undergone. i heard from wayne gustafson, tim kornegay and others. if you make it to
texas look me up. bob parchman
On08/07/03 CAPT Ken Morris
said:
Attention NORTHWIND sailors! We've got most of the details nailed down for the 2003
reunion October 31, November 1 & 2 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) at Shell Island Resort, Wrightsville
Beach, NC. Planned activities are a Friday evening cocktail party and buffet at Shell Island Resort,
and a Saturday evening dinner cruise aboard the HENRIETTA III on the Cape Fear River, boarding in
downtown Wilmington. Room rates are $79.00 per night for oceanfront suites at Shell Island You may
book your reservation directly with the resort with a major credit card by calling 1-800-689-6765.
To get more info on Friday & Saturday events, please e-mail me with your current address and we'll
send you an order form. E-mail is icecap282@earthlink.net and telephone is 910-512-1166 (cell),
910-686-7905 (home), or 910-457-5852 (work). Please pass the word on this to all NORTHWIND sailors
with whom you are still in contact. We're looking forward to a great time.
On07/14/03 John Platt
said:
HI all you breaker sailors. Any body out there from the old lady from 58 to 61, deep
freeze IV, if so drop me a e-mail and say hi. What ever happend to Hadon and King.
On07/06/03 James L Hendricks
said:
I am looking for anyone who was on the CGC Northwind, Bering Sea Patrol summer of 1959.
Need a list of the stops we made along the way. Names of anyone in the helicopter crew(s) or suport
team. Also anyone involved in taking weather reports. Also, looking for anyone who had duty at
the USCG District Headquarters at 630 Sansome Street, San Franciaco, from mid 1958 to mid 1961.
James L Hendricks/USCG 1957-1961
On06/21/03 joe olsen
said:
I hated to hear about the grand old lady's fate, was hoping she could have found a home as
a museum somewhere! She was the best of the best!!! I got on board just in time to go on liberty
before the Deepfreeze 80 trip, lots of good times and fond memories! I still think of those rolls
whenever I smell diesel!!! Drop a line if anyone remembers those days! Anyone know the where abouts
of MST jeff Peters?
On06/17/03 David Turner
said:
Hi, I'm looking for a Guy who sailed the Northwind, SNRD that went onboard in Jan 1985.
I remember only his first name, Victor.. Like to hear from him, we were classmates at RD(OS) A
school I'm sorry I miss going onboard her, I was getting orders but was cancealed due to
decomm... David Turner
On06/15/03 Mel nelson
said:
Looking fwd. to the reunion in N.C. hope to see some west coast shipmates there.
On06/05/03 Mike Thompson
said:
Looking forward to the reunion, Capt Morris. Hope to see you and alot of other friends
there.
On05/27/03 CAPT Ken Morris
said:
This morning at 0935, 5/27/03, CWO4 Jesse Findley passed away at home surrounded by his
loving family. He was NORTHWIND's (and the Wind-class's) last Main Propulsion Assistant, a man's man
and an outstanding Coast Guard officer and true gentleman and friend. We will miss him very much.
Visitation will be at Jones Funeral Home Swansboro, NC from 1700 to 2100, Thursday 5/29 and the
funeral service will be at Swansboro United Methodist Church on Friday 5/30 at 1100. He was one of
the very best. Clara's number is 910-326-4770. On a brighter note, we're putting together a
NORTHWIND reunion for October 31, and November 1 and 2, 2003 at Wrightsville Beach, NC in honor of
Jesse and all NORTHWIND sailors who have crossed the bar. More info to follow in this meeting room
space.
On05/26/03 Jim Johnson
said:
Can someone tell me the approximate dates when NORTHWIND was in the scrap yard in
Brownsville, TX?
On05/20/03 bob parchman
said:
looking for crewmembers from deep freez 80
On05/19/03
Tom
said:
ANYYYYYYYYYYY ONE from the 62/63 patrol??????
On05/13/03 Jay
Smith
said:
CWO4 Jay Smith Northwind sailor 68-69, SK1 to SKC, Good times and bad times. Stuck in the
ice played softballed in Greenland. Many good shipmates.
On05/01/03
Phil Jaffe
said:
For a great Northwind experience, check out http://3mpub.com/jaffe
On04/11/03 John Milczewski
said:
Interesting site. I was on the 'wind' from 4/66-6/69 I was an RD2 when I left. 3 summer
patrols north, 1 winter patrol north and one 'underway training trip to San Diego to show the Navy
how it should be done.
On04/01/03 Phil Jaffe
said:
All Northwind alumns should take a look at www:///3mpub.com/jaffe. It's a great Northwind
story.
On04/01/03 Al Cline,aka, GAC
said:
Hi all Breaker Sailors, 'BACK AND RAM' Nothing but fond memories of all the trips, on-
board from aug 81 to jul 83, anyone wanting to write me, feel free. I'd like to know what has
happened to everyone.
On03/12/03 C.P. Lagar Esq
said:
Looking for information on DC-1 E.L.Kyttle, may be called drity Lou, or Fast Eddie station
on board the Northwind around 1973,or 1974 ? could be the same fast Eddie from the Southwind Maybe?
need information for book about famous Icebreaker engineer's
On02/24/03
CAPT Ken Morris (ret.)
said:
Unfortunately I have a sad note to pass on to those who served on board 1985-89. CWO4
(ENG) Jesse Findley, who retired to Swansboro, NC, in 1991, has been diagnosed with terminal lung
cancer. He was a non-smoker, but worked with asbestos many times over the years, and he has
mesothelioma, the type caused by asbestos. He would appreciate hearing from any former shipmates at
910-326-4770.
On01/29/03 Arturo Sola
said:
Greetings to all breaker sailors, from Art Sola, served on Northwind from May 79 to Dec
80. Hi there Willie Sosa!! Remember me, the Bmc used to call me bandido !!! Hmmm, what great times
on her, Deep Freeze 80, Artic summer 80, Keflavic Iceland, almost didnt make it back to the ship on
time. Remember most of the guys i was stationed with, and it helps to look up at the cruise book
from DF80 also. Living in San Juan, PR now, anyone wishing to spend a few days in the warm caribbean
sun drop me a line... Yes, u Brian Orr, sngm type..........
On01/29/03
Chris Main
said:
My dad was on the Northwind in 1967 for the trip Across The Top of Russia. Nathaniel
Main. He's gone now, died in 1975 and I never got to know him as an adult. Anyone have stories or
anything to share with me, his only daughter? Good or bad, I know he was human, like we all are.
My daughter is 14 and would like to know more about him. Me too. Thanks!
On01/16/03 DC-2-Kyttle
said:
Gary, I,am living in Mass. the good life, my son is at MMA, working a marine engineer's
ticket, I'am a long from the coal fields of Penn. The last time I saw you was in Va. in 1985.
Lou.
On12/28/02 Ken Livingston
said:
82-84 -- had a blast! Hope everyone is well. Retired now and happy..Hope the same for
all.
On12/11/02 Mel Nelson en-2
said:
Best wishes to all who have served on the best breaker ever. If you get to Temecula Ca.
Look me up, we can talk about her.
On11/18/02 Gary Buchanan
said:
I served on the NORTHWIND as the YNC from 6/80 - 7/83. Retired in 91 and got a bachelor's
degree in nursing in 99. We bought 2 1/2 acres near Helena, MT and built a new home this year.
Come visit Montana!
On11/06/02 Antonio Balcer
said:
Just wanted to say hey to all my old shipmates!! And give you my updated e-mail
address.
On10/19/02 Mel Nelson
said:
I can't remember how our crew was made up enlisted, officers, deck apes ,snipes ,bridge
gang, how many in each division. Thanks for helping me out. I guess I;m getting old. was aboard
53-57
On10/05/02 Dan Boden
said:
I was one of six boots shipped over to Scotland for the last part of the Arctic East '88
and then did the decom back at Wilmington. Capt. Morris was the CO. Anyone around that was aboard
then?
On09/30/02 Dale A. Larson
said:
Served on the Northwind as BT3 from 67 to 69. I have 59 min of video (converted from Super
8) of the trip when we go stuck 450 miles north of Barrow with a crack in the bow and busted blade
off the starboard screw. Film was shot by Arthur Jevans, Chief Storekeeper. Lots of familiar faces.
If you were on board then, your welcome to a copy. Nothing dramatic but a rare view of our past
memories.
On09/27/02 rusty clutter
said:
wish i could find friends from 282 from 01/10/75-06/20/77. please there has
to be some out there curtis bay maryland
On 07/20/02 Joe F. Davis
said:
On board the Northwind late 64 to early 66. Served in engineering storeroom as SNSK. Would
like to hear from any of my former shipmates. Live in Salisbury, NC
On 07/18/02 Steve Johnson
said:
I was on the Northwind from 3/75 to 7/77 as a SN/QM. Unfortunately none of the Windclass
breakers survive. The Glacier is being saved and restored by a nonprofit group named the Glacier
Society. You can find them on the web. I recently did a week of volunteer service and had a great
time. Many of the volunteers are old icebreaker sailors.Talking about shared experiences and turning
to again on a breaker was great fun. I ran into an another old Northwind sailor while there.
On 07/13/02 Paul O. Nowaczek
said:
1961 - the ice island shot in the paint locker - left for ET school after 364 days as a
deckape. Regards to All!
On 06/21/02 mel nelson
said:
Does anyone know whatever happened to my old skipper. Capt. Mahoney nicknamed 'Wild Bill'
served under him from 53 to 57 ?
On 06/18/02 Art & Sheila Lamoureux
said:
My husband and I have come across a life preserver from the u.s coast guard it has
Northwind and the number 282 along with NOR3 stenciled on it. It also has some signatures, some we
can make out others we can't read the hand writing. One of the signatures says, young Butch Prater,
another is just Caino, there is a R. O'Connor also a Raymond L King and in bracetts (Kingfish)there
is a Paul A. McGutt also someone signed Wolfman on the reflector, there are many more, some we can
only make out the first names like Dale, Robert. If anyone has any infomation on this we would be
interested in hearing from you. Thank you.
On 06/15/02 Tim Emery
said:
What a Find, I did not know all this Big Red Pig stuff existed! Served on Big Red from
77-79: America's Cup, Great Lakes Tour, and Artic West. Served in ETN3. Would love to here from
John Best, Dave Boston, Bill Ivins, The Skomper or any of the other crew. We indeed had all lot of
fun. Was in Seattle last week and saw either the Polar Sea or Star in port and spark me to do some
poking around.
On 05/08/02 Sheets
said:
Anybody out there from the Grand Old Lady crews of 83-86? I was the YNC.
On 04/25/02 Mel Nelson
said:
Would like to talk with any shipmates that were on the WIND in 54 to 57. Either dewline or
deepfreeze.
On 04/23/02 John Manyon
said:
Does any one Know how to spell the Greeks name. he was EMCM on the Northwind.
On 04/10/02 Erich Stoetzner
said:
Was stationed on the CGC Northwind in November 1980. Six of us from Boot Camp were
Stationed on her. We were from November Company 108. Some crew members I remember were Buford
Jones, Ben Foster, Capt. Kirk, and BM1 Gibson, just to name few. We were the Raiders of the Night,
and rust Never Slept.
On 04/07/02 Greg Sheppard
said:
Served on the Nothwind and participated in Deep Freeze 80 and Arctic East 80.I was a DC
along with Roger Lowery,Lanier Cate and a cast of other crazy characters.Huntersville,N.C.is my home
now and I work at Davidson College as a horticulturist.
On 03/30/02 Jimmie Etterle
said:
Final Voyage to the Artic Cirlce AES-87, Capt. Morris
On 03/29/02 Frosty Frothingham
said:
served aboard the Wind from 49-53, Dale Huff, Jerry Ferrell, shipmates. Cpt Morrell and
J.Dirks were skippers during my time. Went from S1c to 1C and back to 3rd class aboard her. Pulled
dungaree liberty out thru the sonar tube in Todd Shipyards in Seattle! Joined Army in 57 and
retired as CWO,in the Marine part of the Army.Sailed as Master in civilian life, and even became an
Ice Pilot for the US Geological Survey.Good years in the old Treasury CG. We were 'Family' then.
Smooth Sailing and Fair winds to you all
On 03/24/02 Doug Smith
said:
Hey, I wrote a song about Northwind, if anyone cares. It is a protest to her untimely
demise. I loved her, and all you guys. Best time of my life. Bless you all!!! Breaker Sailors
Rule!!! http://users.erols.com/azcot/
On 03/14/02 Dale Huff
said:
I was on the Northwind as QM2 and made Qm1 before I got off. Was on her from 11/1/50 to
2/14/52. Anybody out there from that period? Have some photos I would like to swap.
On 02/28/02 Jack Wilson
said:
Another OP-Deep Freeze 76-77 vet!! I get a kick out of people saying how it never goes
above -10 in Antarctica. Ed Panni, you weren't the only one under the weather!! Simpler days and
very fond memories!! Still would like to hear from Ken Sparks from Boot and RDA school.
On 02/22/02 Stephen Bicknell
said:
uh! Ed Panni, not sure how you got sick, because you were always below deck! I enjoyed
being aboard the same time 76-77 DF, right from Curtis Bay, Md. hehe.. Talk at ya later. Also to all
the rest of our gang out there during this trip, Hello! Write us some time. (also noticed a few
shipmates on classmates.com. cool
On 02/21/02 Ed Panni
said:
Was onboard for Operation Deep Freeze 76-77. Served in the 'A' gang. I enjoyed every
minute except when sea sick :) . The trip south was one of the greatest times of my life. The
adventures have been received with great interest by all that have heard them. Made some great life
long friends along the way as well.
On 01/04/02 Mark M. Jones
said:
Changed e-mail address. I'm living in Bonners Ferry, ID.
On 12/05/01 Jerry George
said:
What a great ship and what a great time. I served aboard for two years (1957-1959) - Two
Arctic and one Antarctic trip. It's very sad to see her scrapped. She was one of those ladies you
wished would last forever. Any shipmates out there? If so please e-mail me.
On 12/03/01 Candace Sullivan Groome
said:
Hi!I am looking for Richard Debusk. He served on the Northwind, during the late 1970's and
early 1980's, while stationed in Wilmington, N.C. He went from the ship to Elizabeth City, N.C. for
school, then on to Alaska, Washington, Hawaii, and then California. I lost contact about two years
ago when I moved. I would love to talk with him. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this 'cowboy'
please e-mail. Thanks ever so much!
On 11/30/01 Jerry Allison
said:
I served aboard the Northwind as an RM2 in 1956, and made one trip north on Dew Line.
The Chief RM was Alexander, I have quite a few pictures from that time, and a lot of Good
memory's
On 11/20/01 Jim Driscoll
said:
Does anyone know the exact date that we sailed from Wilmington, to head North in the Fall
of 1981?
On 11/13/01 Don Angermeier Jr
said:
ever boady please pray for my dad my dad is Don Angermeier Sr my dad have a cancer
On 11/11/01 Ron Hushaw
said:
I was on boardthe CGC NORTHWIND (WABG-282) between l960-1964. Like to hear from anyone
from that era.
On 11/06/01 Phil Jaffe
said:
I was stationed on the Northwind in 1954 when it made its historic cruise accross the
northwest passage. I kept a log at the time and currently rewriting it along with the history of
our great ship. Anyone that has stories or information that they would like to share, please e-mail
me. Thanks
On 10/24/01 Bobby Dillard
said:
Actually I was mistaken I came on the Northwind in Nov 80.
On 10/17/01 Rebecca Riley Sousa
said:
My Grandfather, Captain Donald McCann spent some years on this ship, trailing through the
Northwest Passage. I'm looking for more information or sites out there dedicated to the Northwind-
any help would be appreciated. I think you're all wonderful people!! Keep up the good work!
On 10/09/01 Bobby Dillard
said:
I came on board the northwind in the Curtis Bay yards in Nov.81. I was a BM3 right out of
'A' school. I remember Gibby, Choma who came on after we got back to Wilmington. I had to get off
the Boat when we we in Sondrestrom with a kidney stone. As I look back I wish I could have stayed
on the big red one . I have to admit those were some of the best times. Would love to hear from
anybody who remembers me.
On 10/06/01 Paul Beutel
said:
I was stationed on the Northwind from 1972 till we took her to the Baltimore yards (Curtis
Bay). I came straight out of boot camp and made a south trip, north trip and took her to the yards.
Stormin Norman was the C.O. and John Wayne was the X.O. (Cmdr Smith) I'd like to hear from any one
who served on the Northwind. Unforgettable times!!!
On 10/01/01 SCOTTY KREH
said:
SERVED ON BIG RED FROM 77 TO 79. GREAT LAKES DEPLOYMENT, ARTIC WEST, ANERICAS CUP RACES.
ANYONE OUT TERE HEARD FROM SWINK, OR DANIALS, JOHNSON,CHERICCO,PRATER, YORK, ETC. IF SO DROP ME
ALINE.
On 08/20/01 Tom Douglas
said:
Hello to all, Stationed aboard the grand ole lady of the North from 85-86. Did two north
trips after the yards. Had a great time. Hope to keep in touch throught fred's. Take care.
On 08/12/01 Jeff Fossen
said:
My dad, CPO Roger Fossen served on the Northwind in the late 40's and 50's. Anyone
remember, any old friends out there. Dad is living in Northern Minnesota. Thank You
On 07/30/01 Jeff Taylor
said:
Hey BIG RED PIG crew, Miss everyone.. except Chief Styron. Had a lot of good times
onboard the Northwind, until I was thrown from the flying bridge and dumped in Ireland with a
damaged back. Sad to hear the pig is gone, I remember shining those capstans on the bow just to
make them shine. Would love to hear from others. Still remember the initiation as a Polar Bear to
this day, what a time that was... so long ago. Let's see.. Choma, Batino, Stokes, Guzman, Persico,
I remember more faces than names now.
On 07/19/01 Erich Stoetzner
said:
I was stationed on the Northwind from October 1980 to August 1981 until I went to SK
School. While on the ship we were in the Civilian Yards in Norfolk, VA. for sandblasting, from their
we went to the Coast Guard Yards to have the heads, galley, and every thing else overhalled. The
crew were tranfered to the decommissioned CGC Spencer for berthing. We made it back to Wilmington,
NC for festival, with a red hull and a gray superstructure. I am retiring from the USCGR in October
2001. Like to here from any one stationed on her at that time. We had good times!!
On 07/02/01 Jim Jones
said:
Just found about Fred's place and the CG stuff. I have been looking at it all day. Found
some old shipmates and a lot of good stories. I was with the 'Greeks' crew in B-2 ER from May of 68
until March of 70. It wasn't me that broke the starboard engine. Flew off when we were stuck in
Winter of 70, and transferred to Boating Safety Detachment out of the 13th. I just foundout the ole
lady was scrapped, maybe the Healey has some of her metal. Remember playing football on the ice
while the beer chilled . Snipes vs deck ape's, and enlisted vs officers. Lt. Byrd, Ens. Wilson,
Ens. Clow, Capt McCann, 'Frenchey' The trouble in Kodiak when the troops were marched home. Yes
indeed, it was a great time.
On 06/26/01 Ken Smith
said:
Sailed the grand lady fall of 79-81. Sad day when I heard of her trip to the scrapyard.
But all the good memories far surpass that day,... the trip south & north, along with the great
crew who went with her. That's one thing they can never take away from us. Hi to all who lived in
mid-watch alley.
On 06/25/01 Tom McKenna
said:
1962/63 Patrol, Anyone out there. Carlson ?
On 06/24/01 Dave Strickland
said:
Hi this is Dave Strickland served on Northwind 79-81, One Deep Freeze, One Arctic East
deployment. Was known as 'skimo'. What is everything up to?
On 06/22/01 Frank Hawthorne
said:
Was in Freeport, Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend working on a job and met two ship
brokers who buy + scrap ships...These guys were the ones who bought the Northwind and took her to
Brownsville, TX. to the scrap yard. They said she still looked good inside..
On 06/08/01 Sarah Merchant
said:
I'm trying to find anyone who served with my father, William Stansberry Merchant, he was
Chief Boatswain Mate on the Northwind in 1973. He died in 1980. If you knew him or even of him,
please contact me. Thank you.
On 05/30/01 Pete Peterson
said:
Wow the Northwind is gone huh? What a shame. Well, one last time....'We are the men of the
Northwind, were raiders of the night, were dirty...'well you know the rest. I was a boot snrm on the
Northwind 79-81. Still keep in touch with JohnBoy Benson (he is a father with a couple kids now..go
figure) Bob Laahs..although I havent seen him in a while..hint hint...he is probally the Comdt by
now. Wonder whatever happend to Capt Kirk, Happy Days, Buford Jones, Mark Lapenna, Rupert Robert,
Mark Bales and the boys. (Buford is probally still in but went awol with some ensigns motorcycle).
Would sure be nice to hear from some of you..and hey if your ever in Boise Idaho, stop by for a free
scoop of ice cream at one of my 2 Baskin robbins stores.
On 05/08/01 Jerry A. Ferrell RMC Ret
said:
Was on the Northwind/NRFJ 1951-53 as RM1. Did a Bering Sea Patrol, Underway Training, and
an 8 month trip from Seattle to Greenland where we, along with most, if not all all, of the
country's icebreakers were busily taking merchant ships into Thule all summer in a hurry-up effort
to get the Air Force Base at Thule completed and operational for the Cold War. Was also back on the
Northwind in parts of 58/59 for another Bering Sea Patrol. Transferred off just prior to the
Antarctica trip, which in hindsight, I sure wish I had made. A great ship with many good
shipmates.
On 04/20/01 Jim Clow
said:
New E-mail addresses: jaycats@gateway.net -or- jcclow@equiva.com
On 04/19/01 Gary Cunningham
said:
DC3/DC2 on the big red boat from '74 to '76. Remember partying back in repair 3 up in the
arctic with Harry, Louie Kittle, and the rest of the boys. Remember when Lowe? climbed the mountain
up in Thule, I think and we had to go up and get him down. Remember getting arrested in Montreal
and old man Phelps had to come get us out. Great times. A beautiful ship. Nothing blows like the
Northwind.
On 04/15/01 Daniel Young
said:
I was on the Northwind for the 1964 patrol. When we were tied up in Juneau some of us
went thru the old gold mines above town. We had to sneak past the watchman to get in the old mine
shafts. When we were in Kodiak I got three days leave to go home to Anchorage, told the XO I
couldnot afford to go home from Seattle but I could from Kodiak. Had a good time on patrol saw
Polar Bears, helped get the tusks from a dead wallrus. I think we got the John A McDonald (Canadian
icebreaker) unstuck a couple of times. We went ashore on St. Lawrence island and got chased by Sea
Lions on the beach. Went ashore at Barrow, also one of the Dew Line stations that we were breaking
ice for the supply ships out of the Makenzie River for. Saw smoke from the coal fires on Banks
Island, wrote a story for the ships paper, stating that they were realy the whale factories of the
north. Lived in Alaska all my life but could not prove that I had been above the Arctic Circle, so I
had to go through the initiation with everyone else. Had a good time when we were in Dutch Harbor
also. Can't remember any names, but I say hi to all the ice pirates on the 64 patrol. By for now.
On 04/08/01 Brad Bowman
said:
I was on the Northwind 70 to 73. I was the TT onboard. Does anybody remember the rock band
we had on the ship.(well we called it a band) I was the drummer. I would like to hear from anyone
that remembers those times and help me refresh my memory.
On 03/31/01 Raymond A. Perdue, Sr.
said:
Can anyone tell me how and where I might go about getting a unit ballcap? Northwind was
my first unit as a wet behind the ears SA fresh out of bootcamp back in Jan 1974. I was stationed on
her when she was in the C.G. Yards going through a MAJOR overhaul. I've been retired for just over
5 years, as a CWO3(eng). Anyone stationed on the old girl around that time? Drop me a line, seems
like a whole lifetime ago!
On 03/30/01 scott mcclure
said:
I was on her from Fall '68 to Winter '70. Did the Manhattan trip and spent three weeks
stuck in the ice. I was in the ET shack. Had some awful good times in those two years. Amazing
how the years can improve the vision.
On 03/28/01 Brian Barton
said:
I served on the Wind from Dec 87 to the decommissioning on 20 Jan 89. We had a great time.
St. John's was awesome. I'm making TCC in June. I'd like to here from anyone who I served with.
On 03/13/01 SCOTTY KREH
said:
SERVED ON THE WIND FROM 1977 TO 1979, GREAT TIMES. ANYONE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO SWINK OR
DANIALS
On 02/16/01 Ron Litterell
said:
Anybody ever knoe EM1 Mike Acuff, station onboard around 1984. He was related to Roy
Accuff???
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 02/07/01 Chuck Bratcher
said:
Just wanted to let folks know, there are 6 active duty 'Northwind' sailors still serving
at various units at Ft. Macon. All 6 of us were on board at the same time between 85 and 90. Stop in
and see us.
On 02/05/01 Tim Donaldson
said:
Email address has changed. Take care!
On 01/24/01 Frank Wix[Skip}
said:
Want to change my e-mail address to fwixjr@aol.com for any that was aboard the northwind
during the 65 patrol
On 01/22/01 HSC Wilfredo(willy)Sosa
said:
I sailed on the grand lady from Oct79 - Oct80 as SA/SN then I was off to HM school. I was
sadden to here about her demise from another NORTHWIND sailer. I'll never forget the rumble in Fiji
nor the food poisoning. I'll have to breakout my Deep Freeze 80 cruise book and remember old
friends now. Like to say hi to all the shipmates that slept in rubber room road.
On 01/22/01 Mel Nelson
said:
To MMardal AG3-2 I lost your E-mail address would like to talk to you about the WINDin the
50's
On 01/22/01 Chuck Knaus
said:
I served aboard the Northwind from June 1970 to August 1973... I made 2 cruises north of
Alaska and 2 cruises to Antarctica in that time... I came aboard as an SNRM right out of radio
school and left an RM2... I would not trade my experiences nor my association with my shipmates for
anything... If any of my old mates are out there, I'd love to hear from them... (I was the red
headed radioman - aka postal clerk)...
On 01/21/01 Carrie Richter
said:
My dad was on the Northwind I know for a fact in 80 and 81. Im not sure how long before or
after. His name is Doug Eggenspiller. I don't know very much about him because I have not seen him
since I was 7 and I am almost 17. If anyone knew him please email me and tell me if you remember
anything about him. Thanks
On 01/15/01 Chris Perry
said:
Served on CGC Northwind 83-84. Reported direct from boot. North trip cut short in August
84. Dublin visit canceled. Went on to become RM (Commsta Portsmouth). Now Realtor in Winston-Salem,
NC. Hi to all Northwind Vets.
On 01/15/01 Don Meskimen
said:
Served on Northwind 12/57 to 6/59. RM2. Bering Sea patrol 58' and Deepfreeze IV 58'-59',
Ship's mail-clerk during Deepfreeze Op. Recognize names Jerry Ferrell, RM1, and Bill Clune, AG2,
from their entries here. Left CG in 6/59 and went back to college, U of Oregon. Was recruited from
college into CIA. Retired from CIA in 86'. Went to work for Boeing, Renton Plant, 1988. Retired
from Boeing in 1999, but still working at Boeing as a contractor. Living in Woodinville, WA.
On 01/10/01 Dan Mazza
said:
oops, Sorry I made that ASW 79 in Polar Sea, I guess the one in Northwind was ASW 78 ?
right place wrong ship/time. (old-age)
On 01/10/01 RM2 Dan Mazza
said:
Served in Northwind from 1977 (Americas Cup) to 1979 (Artic Summer West) Havnt got to read
all the entries yet but just wanted to check in and let folks know how to reach me. 'Drink Northwind
ColdDrink' (great-lakes winter 77/78) long story lol
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