OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Polar Sea
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On 02/27/08 Bill Ross
said:
Cant Believe I turned 70. And 2 heart attacks and still would go back on the breakers in
a heart beat. Damm I miss getting under way.
On 01/22/08 Doug Stark
said:
Good to see so many old shipmates still piping up. Amanda and I are still together with
two great children (14/15). We are finishing a tour in D.C. (i am an assignment officer O5/O4 Ops
Ashore). Hope to be moving to GA this summer as CO MSST Kings Bay.
Freddie Mercury: Drop me a line...curious how riggsbo is doing.
On 01/03/08 Paul Gladding
said:
I was just browsing and noticed a good deal of my fellow shipmates had left a post or
two. I retired after 22 plus years on 1 Nov. '07. Ended my time in at R/O Bronx (stand down), I told
all of my recruits that if they ever get a chance go to the Sea. It was the best unit by far. Hope
to hear from any of the wolfpack gang.
On 10/24/07 Mike Dobson
said:
I was on the Polar Sea from 82-85 as a YN2. Wow! It seems so long ago. Anyway, I'm
trying to find Wade Borland, Tom Parsons and Mark Estlick. I owe one a thanks, one a beer and the
last a party.
On 10/16/07 Don Golaszewski
said:
I was on the Polar Sea as an HM2 with Danny Piper from Nov' 77 to May '78. I made
the trip north and slept through the heavy seas we hit after leaving Juneau. Nice to see my old
stateroom buddies Ron Brahm and Bryan Fisher here.
On 08/31/07 michael hester
said:
Trying to find shipmates who were on Polar Sea ,Deep Freeze 82!!
On 08/29/07 Steve Cross
said:
Any old buddies from 1984/85 time frame on Polar Sea? Looking for Jeff Ewy amoung
others...thanks for any help.
On 08/01/07 Russell Hodges
said:
Chris I was stationed with Robo in New Orleans. He worked at MSO New Orleans. Lost contact
in 1999.
On 07/15/07 Coby Lappin
said:
Wow this is kinda nutty. Had some good times on and off the POLAR SEA
On 06/28/07 Harry Baker
said:
Hey McClure, I am still waiting to hear from you!!!!!
On 06/25/07 Treeman
said:
Hello shipmates - Still driving boats for a living and never worked with better people than
when I was onboard the wandering artic garbage barge. Sad to hear about JD Day, He was one of the
many characters we had in the engineering 12 man and a friend to everyone. He will be missed.
On 05/26/07 Charles Key
said:
Hello Jim and everyone. My name is Charles Key. I was a Petty Officer (RD3) on the
Polar Sea from Aug. 77 to Jan 78. As you all know the old gril was having problems with the
variable pitch props. Spent a lot of time @ Todd Shipyard, but never got a chance to get underway.
I still live in the Seattle area, and would love to hear from anyone, especially if you were on the
Polar Sea during that time. Thank you all and I look forward to hearing from you.
On 05/22/07 Freddy Mercury
said:
BTW, I am in the process of producing a DVD of video I took from Deep Freeze '90-'91.
Anyone interested in getting a copy can email me.
On 05/22/07 Chris
said:
Anybody heard from Aaron Rice, 'Robo' Wroblewski, Treeman or Scott Anderson from Deep
Freeze '91? Only people I'm still in contact with from Polar Sea are Han Harp and Geno Barnett. Sad
to report that FN 'J.D.' Day died over a year ago.
On 05/21/07 Rich
said:
Anyone know Troy Sutton BM1 or have come in contact with him? Yeah he's still on there,
I believe, but anyway just checking.
On 05/18/07 Stephanie Putansu
said:
My Dad, LCDR Robert Putansu, is retiring on June 22, 2007 after 28 years of service. I'm
posting on all the ships he's been on because I am putting together of book of well wishes, stories,
notes from people he has served with. I know there are a lot of people he's served with that I
don't even know of. So, if you've served with him just drop me an e-mail with a message or a story
that you would like put in that book. It would mean a lot to our family and to him.
skp14_85@yahoo.com.
On 05/07/07 Ami (Imming) Calvert
said:
Been a while since looking at the site. On the Sea 91-92. Still see some names I remember.
Hey Tree! Hubby is LT now & we are in Norfolk. I'm in my last year of graduate school. Still married
to the one that everyone said it wouldn't last...almost 15 yrs now!! New email...drop me a line!
On 03/25/07 Wayne Jarvis
said:
Posted this on Polar Star site.....why not make it an 'All Polar Dinner' I believe there
are alot of us still in the Seattle area. Monday June 4th, 2007. Black Angus, Federal Way, WA.
Dinner. Any fellow Polar Star/Sea crew ready for a informal reunion get together? Drop me an email
if you interested so I can get a head count and make reservations by last week in May.
On 02/14/07 Rich
said:
Mac, Do you mean 'Kentucky?'
On 02/13/07 Mac McClure
said:
Howdy boys, Mac the Knife checking in . Two tours, 88-90 as a SN and 93-94 as a YN2.
Hated every minute of it until they piped 'LIBERTY, LIBERTY, LIBERTY'. I'm finally off
restriction, living in the Bluegrass, working as an investment consultant. Drop me a line...
On 02/09/07 Rich S
said:
I'd like to share some info to you mates that if you click on 'Antarctic photo library'
you will see some familiar scenes and then click 'new photos' and you will see 'Big Red' doing it's
present day duties. Great photos. The pictures come from an 'Eastwinder'. Enjoy looking back at
that experience.
On 02/02/07 Rich S.
said:
Justin, I know we are building bigger icebreakers so does that mean there isn't much of a
meltdown north or south as we always here about? Be interesting if someone would comment.
On 02/01/07 Justin Jolley
said:
Hey gang. Checking in. Good memories with the old wolfpack. I was on the Sea from 93-94
for two north trips and one deep freeze.
On 01/20/07 Peggy Van Aller
said:
Hysterical to read the comments about my husband, BMC Gary E. Van Aller. He hasn't
changed much from when you all knew him.
Yes, Jim, we headed to the small boat station in Eureka, CA ('91-94), then Gary was tranferred to
the CGC Key Biscayne, in Corpus Christi ('95-98), then to the Point Bridge in Marina del Rey, CA
('98-00), and we've been in the Houston/Galveston, TX, area since 2000). Gary doesn't get online
much, but I'd be happy to pass on any messages.
On 01/17/07 Harry Baker
said:
Just came across some old cruise books and remembered all the good times i had on Big Red.
Anyone from 89-92 time frame drop me a line.
On 12/14/06 Rich S.
said:
Janet, I was on the Eastwind back when, when , when ah forget it. They were in Honolulu
a couple of weeks ago and had a chance to get on 'the big red' and they were headed for Sydney and I
would imagine they are there now headed to McMurdo. Remembering the last time leaving the ice and
it was like leaving a friend. Sounds strange but true. Did get a tour of the ship and it is
slightly bigger than the 'Wind' to say the least. Did buy a Polar Sea hat but don't tell my group.
They will throw me overboard.
On 12/14/06 Janet Stiver
said:
96-98 There are times I wish I was still there. Been 9 years since I was south in '97.
Been married, and now getting divorced, and hanging out in the Great Northwest. Mecca, Krista,
Lavina, McAllister, Austin.....*sighs* Miss you guys. Drop me a line if any of ya'll are in the
Seattle area, huh?
On 12/11/06 Candice McMurphy(Torrey)
said:
Served from 93-95. Looking for old friends. James and I are in Columbus Ohio and we have
three boys. E mail me to get the rest of the details. Doing well. We should have a reunion.
Someplace warm!!!
On 12/01/06 Rich. S.
said:
Anyone know how to reach the 'Polar Sea' by e-mail. The 'Polar' was in Honolulu this past
week en route to Sydney. Bought a hat at the ship's store and I thought I could just get on line to
send thanks for showing me around and talked to a few of the mates I did meet. Appreciate if I
could get the info on this site. Thanks
On 10/30/06 Jerry Kincaid
said:
I am looking for Cobran Lappin. He was my step-son in his early teens and I heard he
joined the CoastGuard. Any help appreciated. Thanks. Jerry
On 10/28/06 Tim
said:
Hey old shipmates. The treeman still lives. Now living in North Miami Still
sportfishing - now private captain on a 60' Hatteras sportfisher.
On09/08/06 Mack McCallon
said:
Updating my e-mail address. I was the old girl twice from Nov 79 to Jan 81 and then from
Nov 83 to Oct 87. I ran into MC 'Pappy' Dowden the first Ancient Mariner of the CG he was on the
Sea from 83 to 87 he is still around and lives in CA. My work number is 510-637-5824 MLCP 378 type
desk.
On08/21/06 Brett Lee
said:
Hello, I was stationed on the star from 93-95 and I'm looking for an old friend that was
stationed on the sea. He was actually tad on the star for a while and his name is Larry Bishop, and
at the time was an Fa/Fn, if anyone has any info feel free to email me ...Thanks
On08/11/06 Jim Green
said:
Hal - I have a DF 80 cruise book. Maybe I could loan it to be scanned, but I'd want it
back. I'll investigate the process.
On07/28/06 Chris Jarvis
said:
Opie, I believe you are referring to Daniel R. Fisk --- I'm not sure where he is these
days.
On07/25/06 Opie
said:
Chris, how is it going..What was the GM's name that was on the Mallow and on the Sea?
On07/17/06 Chris Jarvis
said:
EM2 CW Jarvis. Served aboard the wandering artic garbage barge from '90 till '93, two
north and one south. Still living in Seattle, married with two kids, and working for GE Healthcare.
On06/29/06 Hal
said:
Hey Kimo! LOL!! No, I guess I burned out that 'exotic disease' with a couple bouts of tick
born Lyme disease, decompression sickness, and pneumonia. LOL!!! Keep your head down over there
buddy! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
On06/15/06 Lura
Beck
said:
By the way does anyone know how to get in touch with EM Jerry Gebert, Cobran Lappin and
BMCS Charles Buckley. If so please let me know tks. Lura
On06/15/06
Lura Beck-Etchison
said:
Lura Beck - Etchison 93-95. I just wanted to say HI to all my polar sea friends. I had
the time of my life on that ship. I love her. I met my hubby, Oscar Beck, on my first trip north.
By the next trip south we knew we would be together for ever. No one thought it would last but it
did. 11 years and 3 boys later, we are as in love today as much as we were when we first saw each
other. I know thet is frowned apon but I just want to thank all thoes people who supported us, you
know who you are. So thanks and keep in touch.
On06/09/06 Kimo
said:
Kicking it in Iraq got out and thought I could relax in the Guard but the Army picked me
up and sent me to Iraq. Someone told them I was crazy. Up in the front line dodging mortars. 12
month tour but back to back tours. I'm really retiring this time. Hey Hal wat's up. Do still have
that exotic disease? I see alot of old faces from back in the day. I have 3 months left on this
tour. Going back to Cali and then Hawaii...
On05/11/06 Hal Roemer
said:
Hey guys. Unfortunately my DF 80 cruise book was destroyed in a fire at my mom's house
years ago. Does any one have a copy of the Polar Sea Deep Freeze 80 cruise book they'd be willing
to have archived in the 'Freds Place Cruise Book Preservation Center' ?
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**”.
On01/27/06
Paul Zerbe CWO (Ret)
said:
Came straight over to Sea in 91 after undergoing a 'Spinectcomy'! 91 thru 94, survived the
Gang of Four! Last I heard the SK1(now CWO) is still what she does best, making life miserable for
all who must serve with her! Rumors (from the Gang of Four) of my demise were greatly
exaderated.
On11/22/05 Dan McAllister
said:
Polar Sea 95-99 Unauthorized Disco-Techs? Chewy in the chow line? Proponent of the Papa
Tango Tango Papa Policy (Personal Time Till Piped)? Turn the screws - TANO lives! Looking
through old photos and reminising. Met some great people and maximized the experience. Love to
hear from the shipmates. Living in the NW, enjoying the landlubber life.
On11/18/05 Donald C. Mast SSC/Ret.
said:
Hello to all who were on the Sea dur pre-commissioning 76, lots of training at SandPoint
Station, the CG brick bldg. is still there, I was retired from NOAA at sand point in 2002! Lots of
memories on the Sea! All the 1st class quarters (19 of us) made chief!! We put on a good feed for
the commisioning, I built the food table center piece(replica of the ship) it took me 3 months to
make!! We were afloat but could not go anywhere without the screws after accepting her!! Sure cooked
alot of meals, trained the mess cooks(they hard workers), SSCM Tony Silverstre was the boss, I was
the right hand, ok, heres the name guys, SSC (ret.) Donald C. Mast! Living on the oregon coast in
Gleneden beach, loving it!! Hey Monty, my old bunk mate! Some might remember some of the crew, SSC
Silver, SS3 Louis Schnoor, I think we had a good crew overall!! Love serving aboard!! I went on to
be a SAT Chief of the 5th/17th Districts, and retired in Juneau AK.
On
11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Six months til the Icebreaker Muster in Laughlin. To date about 150 people are signed up
and growing. Let's see some Polar Sea people who can tell some 'new' sea stories. We have heard all
the old ones. Go to www.icebreakermuster.com for all the information.
On
10/28/05 Dan Pettett
said:
so whats this nonsense I hear no more Helo's going on south deployments and the closing of
POPDIV in Mobile Alabama?
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!
On08/22/05
Adam High
said:
Anybody know if that was the 'Sea or the'Star I just saw in drydock on the Seahawks
telecast?
On08/08/05 Jason Alicea
said:
Anyone know a SK3 Jessica Harmon. Papa 147.
On07/21/05 Bill
Ross
said:
Anyone remember me The Oldfart I was on the Sea in 90 EM2 and 1 . I went over to the Star
after the cruise on the Sea
On07/19/05 David Smith
said:
Plankowener and tour from 76-79.After four years on Glacier prior to that I was in awe at
the horse power the Sea had.Wanted to make the first deep freeze trip but had the chance to assist
grouping up ISF and a long needed shore job.I remember the arrival with the band aid on the bow.Capt
Parker the ISF CO asked me to set up a deal for the dependants.I got the union parking lot next door
and set up an awning and refreshments for them.Retired in 82 and sailed for Military Sealift Command
unrepping navy battle groups.Involved in desert storm and Iraqi freedom and also unrepped one of our
cutters in the arabian gulf.Very proud moment as the crew on the tanker knew I was a coastie and
jibed me about the cutter being so far out to sea.
On07/10/05 Mark
Burton
said:
Served on the Polar Sea from Jun/80-winter over in early 81, Served on Polar Star from
83-85. would love to hear from old shipmates and past aquaintances.
On
06/14/05 warren bernard
said:
This post is from a EASTWINDER a breaker that leads ,or should I say led , the way.
Icebreaker reunion in Lauglin, Nevada. check out website icebreakermuster.com All breaker
sailors invited...We had reunion there last year and it was a blast. since all us Eastwinders are
getting older,it would be great to hear some of your sea stories.Believe me, we got some good ones
to tell.. check it out, you will not regret it.
On05/21/05 FSCS
Scott A. Dietz
said:
Long time no hear again!! Served aboard from 89-92 starting as an SASS and leaving as an
SS2. Really enjoyed serving on board. I am now an FSCS on the CGC Jarvis in Honolulu, HI. Anyway
for those that are interested in contacting me, my e-mail addy is scott.a.dietz@uscg.mil
On04/29/05 Adam High
said:
Holy Cow! Just stumbled across this site. All these names are taking me back. Was it really
12 years ago that I was the Baby Boot on NEWP 93? Served aboard 93 - 95 as a Deckie. Love to hear
from ya... Wolfpack represent!
On04/27/05 OS1 Austin Walker
said:
Hey, good to see a few names I remember from 95-98 on here. Email me sometime to catch up.
Got a few of the old guys here I still see, Tony B, John S.
On04/15/05
Jon Wenger
said:
R-BO R-BO R-BO lives
On02/11/05 FN Bob Latham
said:
New email address neqaxt8720@sbcglobal.net
On02/10/05 Hal
Roemer
said:
Hey Billy. I saw the picture. Now I'm going to have to look back at all my old photos. I
sent you an e mail on your personal account you have listed with your posted note. I'm in East
Texas, near the Lakes. I work a loose 21 / 21 schedule off shore. We can definitely hook up. Let's
exchange contact numbers on our e mail(s).
On02/10/05 Billy Joe
Grubbs
said:
Hey Hal I posted a picture on this web site, shows the POLAR SEA in the Artic on polar bear
watch. Where do you live at in east Texas? I do alot of riding these days on my little motorcycle,
next best thing to sailing the seven seas, you know. Might be able to come out this summer.
On02/09/05 Hal Roemer
said:
Hey Billy! Yeah I remember you. Do I ever remember Valpo. I almost got married down there.
Everyone is spread out all over the country doing their thing, hard to say if a reunion can be set
up, but then we seem to be all writing to each other around the same time......
On02/09/05 SN/BILLY JOE GRUBBS
said:
Happy 25th DF80, Man this is cool. I was on board from 79 to 81, I now live in Santa Fe
Texas by Galveston. Hey Hal do you remember me , I remember you. Hey has anyone talked about a
reunion or something? Do you remember Valpo? I will always remember that time as special in my life,
thanks guys.
On02/09/05 BM2 / Diver Hal Roemer
said:
Hi guys. Hal here again checking in. I've been writing to some of the guys and checking
this site on and off. 25 years. Doesn't seem possible does it? I'm still in the oil patch in the
Gulf of Mexico, Commercial Diver for around 16 years, then Diving supervisor / Superintendent, now
one of the senior vessel superintendents for Oceaneering International. Having fun swinging heavy
iron over board in the deep water and helping to make the oil and gas flow. I live in East Texas
in the Lake Country, on 26 acres with my wife and son. Spend my off time working on the property,
Duck hunting, fishing, and training my bird dog. I'll always remember our time on the Polar Sea
as some of the best times of my life. 25 years....... wow.
On02/05/05
ET3 Stephen Jordan
said:
Whoaaaa....... 25 years since DF 80, and 26 years since AWW 79. It seems like yesterday. I
am in Portland still with my wife and two daughters. I finally graduated from PSU last summer with
two BS degrees one in Electrical Engineering and one in Physics and I work at Intel making stuff
that does that digital thang. Someday I am gonna buy a sailboat and move up to the Puget Sound for
kicks. I speak with Bob Schneider, Frank Lamiou, and Tom Hudson now and again but I have lost touch
with all you other guys but I hope your doing well. Look me up if you ever come to Portland. Still
Sparkin!!!
On01/30/05 Bryce Gaudian
said:
Happy 25th Anniversary of DF 1980!! To all the fantastic crew I had the priviledge of
serving with -- it was an adventure of a life time with Captain Kothe -- breaking into McMurdo Sound
to classical music over the ship's loudspeaker!! I still am in contact with Dan Waddingham, and a
couple of years ago had the joy of talking with Steve Benedict 'Ben' again. Please give me a shout.
I've been married for 23 years, have four children, and we live on a farm in southcentral Minnesota
and I work at a salad factory. Best to you all! RM2 Bryce Gaudian. Polar Sea from 1978 to 1980.
I loved it!!
On01/26/05 S. Stamm
said:
Hello to everyone who was on the Polar Sea with me from 1999 through 2001. It was a great
time!
On01/24/05 YNCM Will Stoudt
said:
It's been 25 years now, since DF '80! Happy anniversary. It was an amazing adventure. A
bow of the head and a moment of silence for our shipmates who've passed on during the last quarter
century.
On12/29/04 Craig Dente
said:
What's up everybody. Craig Dente here...former SA/SN 1994-95...used to scrub the toilets
and wash everybody's dishes. I'm trying to track down our old CO, CAPT Brigham. I went through the
Golden Dragon and Shellback initiations, but I was never given my certificates. I need his
signature to certify them. Anyway, it would be nice to hear from any of my old shipmates. Take
care.
On11/17/04 BMCS TIM SULLIVAN
said:
e-mail update, served 82-84 and now back 2004-2007 SULLY
On
08/21/04 Don Nothem, MKC USCG-RET
said:
!0 years already, Time sure flies. This is Don Nothem MKC, USCG-RET and Teresa Nothem
Ombudsman USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11) AOS 94, Just checking in don't want to be late for muster, We're
retired and living in South Dakota, Missed the Sturgis Bike ralley cause Teresa broke her leg.
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 $5,000 per person (includes all food, drinks,
excursions, etc.). Similar cruises with other companies go for about twice that amout. The
icebreaker has zodiacs for exploring and even two helicopters that take passengers out to view the
area. I got this information from Celebrity's website (www.celebrity.com). I called the number
they show (866-973-8466) to get the price information. Anyway, I'm seriously considering taking one
of these cruises and thought I'd pass the information on to those of you who may be interested
too.
On08/20/04 Steve Young
said:
Back and Ram !!!! QM1 79-81. DF, AWS and PSDP. Retired in 92 as QMC and am living the calm
reserved life of a pro banjo/guitar player. To all my former shipmates, you are the best bunch of
guys who ever sailed. and we had the best Captain who ever lived. I can be contacted at
WWW.MOONSHINEROUNDERS.COM or at HEARTISTRYMUSIC. COM Remember our moto ? I would love to hear
from anyone.
On08/15/04 Brian Jordan
said:
Onboard late '82 to summer of '85. Good to see so many familiar names here. And...good to
have some memories refreshed! Happily retired in the Pacific Northwest.
On08/15/04 russell hodges
said:
I was a SN in 92. Went north and south, then went to RM school. Now a mailman in Austin TX.
Alot of good times and cold beer.
On07/20/04 Larry Kizer
said:
served on board from 79-80. DF 80 was a blast, i see a few names in here, tryed to
contact scott Irwin, and mack McCallon, no luck so far
On07/18/04 john
peterson, md
said:
Hi Shipmates. Looking for Eric Jewess and Jerry Davis. Polar Sea. Any other shipmates
welcome to respond!!
On06/26/04 brett imlah
said:
Hey salts how is everyone? Served onboard 84-87--still in melbourne fl--now Im retired 8
years---unreal--lets see if i can remember ahhh who was the emcm that was pulled up by a line in
Punta arenas????How about the fishing admiral 1st class party---1600$ in what 2 1/2 hours---it
doesn't get any better...good luck all
On06/24/04 Paul Radpour
said:
I was an airdale on the Sea for the wintering over in '80 and for the following south trip
where we had the fire, collision and the big bandaid on the side. Heard cap'n Dirshell died awhile
back. Best Commander I ever had.
On06/17/04 alanoud alel shaikh
said:
if this is eric lively then every thing is so cool,send me some info's and some pics..plz.i
am 11 years old,my b-d is on april 14 on that day send me alot please.and about the site it is sooo
cool.
On06/10/04 Gary Thurston
said:
Looking for crew members from the 94 North pole cruise. Thinging about an informal reunion
this year. Any thoughts out there.
On06/08/04 Dale Schmitz
said:
Started out in the Guard as an FADC on the precom crew.
On
05/24/04 FN Tim Ellsworth
said:
Hello everyone, served aboard DF90, 91, and NEWP 92. Now living on the Outer Banks of
North Carolina ...still makin a living fishing.
On01/19/04 FN Bob
Latham
said:
new email
On01/13/04 Brendan Genther, G-man
said:
I hadn't thought of this site or the ship in awhile. However, I was driving to work
yesterday next to the frozen Spokane River - and I had a flashback to my deepfreeze days...... I
told myself when I got out that the only ice I wanted to see floated in a glass. So much for that!
Happy 2004! Cheers!
On12/30/03 john peterson
said:
was ship's medical officer 88-90. now md. john peterson. retired 0-3 8/96. looking for
eric jewess!! Any info appreciated
On12/12/03 Ken Foye
said:
Has anyone heard from the reverend Jim Toomey?
On12/08/03
hal roemer
said:
hello every one. Hal Roemer here, I just found this site. Sorry for not checking in
before. I remember my time on the Sea as some of the best years of my life, even the rough times.
Was on board from '78 to '81. got stuck up north on what would come to be called the 'Polar Sea
Drift Project'. it was cool being an essential personnel for about the first .... week.... then
reality set in.... busted rudder and two wheels that rotated the same direction, means a lot of
right turns. Have been in the Commercial Diving buisness for the last 20 + years in the Gulf of
Mexico. Decided after getting out, I was qualified to chip and paint or dive.....
On11/10/03 MK 2 Bronowski
said:
I was on the pre-com at sand point and a plank owner. Still have it hanging on the wall.
Better known as Ski or Chez.
On11/04/03 Drew Egeressy
said:
97-00, word.
On11/04/03 Scott O'Dell
said:
97-00 Hey guys I see alot of familar names. I arrived a DC3 and left a 2nd. Had a blast
on both north and the south trips. Wish i would have been able to go on the second south but we had
to go skiing. Ha! Drop me a line sometime.
On10/16/03 Chris
Collins
said:
Was BMC onboard from 99-02. Retired in 2002. Great Ship, Great crew, Great experience,
not to be forgotten. Hi to all that were onboard with me. I hope you are all well. Those that are
still onboard have a great DF2004. Take care!
On09/09/03 Bob
Kelley
said:
Haven't visited in quite a while. Had a change of address (and location)... I am still
in and kickin' Finished a tour (XPO) at NMO (CommSta Hono) made E-8 and have recently taken charge
of NMA (CommSta Miami). Single again and loving life! Good to see some familiar names. Drop me a
line sometime.
On08/20/03 Mecca Bostwick
said:
1997-1999 Hey guys I had another little rugrat on June 30th. His name is Malachi. That's
it for us though so all of you who know that I didn't want kids can stop talking your smack!!
On08/18/03 Matt Campora
said:
New E-Mail
On06/15/03 Rob (Bob) Evans
said:
Served on the Sea in 87, I recognize Mike Dooley's name and remember Jon Wenger well.
Would love to hear from you and others who served with me.
On05/15/03
EMC Gene Iseman Ret.
said:
Served on the Sea from September 1979 to April 1981. I would love to hear from any
shipmates that served with me.
On05/09/03 Tom Bardell
said:
Just changing my e-mail address. Take care all
On05/08/03
Mike Dooley
said:
Wenger, last I heard, years ago, Eric was at the Upity Music school here in Seattle, I
think he's working at producing the next album for the swinging udders. And Bucco Surf Daddy (wanna
be) Spence is just lazing about the beaches of FLA and thinking about turtle / manatee soup.
Shhh... quietly...turn on the 1MC for O-country only after hours, and make scarey noises!!!...AND BE
SURE TO SUPPORT THE CANDY-HIPS FUND! I miss mid-rats!
On05/08/03
Mike Dooley
said:
AH HAAAA! IT WAS CHUNKS!!! Wenger, you boot! You had me fooled. Had to get ahold of
Hemphill, he didn't know either. Good to hear from you. Hope you liked my little line about Mr.
ArBeau at Todd Shipyards!
On04/30/03 Jon Wenger
said:
R-bo lives and so do penguin toes. Jon Wenger 85-87 says hello to all my old
shipmates.....anyone know where Erik Richert is? Hey Spence time to head to Mama's Mexican Kitchen
for a few marguritas!
On04/22/03 FN Bob Latham
said:
I was on the boat for DF01, AWS 01, and DF02. I'm out now living a quiet life in OK.
Anybody that wants to say hi please do so.
On03/16/03 KL Bucksnort
Crockett
said:
ET4 Greg Lavin, MKMCCCCSSS Bucksnort Crockett, and the MK of all MK's Mark Ruble toot toot
are sitting here drinking beers and pissing on the lawn in Port Townsend, WA. Were trying to figure
out what the hell all this chain email is about. WHAT THE!! You people are all internet losers!!!
On03/12/03 Mike Rawski
said:
ARCTIC SERVICE HAT/LAPEL PINS: These were given out by the YN for completeing a north
trip on the Polar Sea. Most people wore them on their Red Hats. Does anyone know of a source of
supply for these pins? We cannot find them in the stock system. Please e-mail me with any
information that might help. mrawski@d14.uscg.mil Aloha, Michael
On
02/28/03 Ken Foye
said:
Deep Freeze 82 seemes like along time ago, yet I remember it like it was yesterday. I just
came upon a picture of the bandaid that we painted over the gash we received from the tanker we were
escorting in to McMurdo. How about the roll we took during the hurricane off Cape Adair? The week in
Wellington and in Sidney, made it all worth while. The North trips afterwards wern't as much fun,
but were times that will never be forgotten!
On02/25/03 Steve
Cross
said:
I'll try again....Just wanted to update my e-mail address. Still trying to get ahold of
Sean Fuller or Craig Pfaff, or Kerri Kriski (not sure of spelling). USCGC Polar Sea, Air Station
Sacramento 1984>>1988......Any Help??
On02/23/03 Tom O'Bannon
said:
Hi! I served from '83 to '86 as an ET2(upstairs and down). Fun to see some old names
again. Anyone remember the old computer(with paper tape programming)in Engineering?
On02/16/03 Dale Schmitz
said:
I was on commitioning crew as a new FADC
On01/26/03 Daniel
Patton
said:
Hello All! Served on the SEA 88-89'. Browsed through and saw many familiar names. Out of
the CG and working for an oil company in Ketchikan Alaska for the last 9 years. That trip south was
the one of the greatest experiences of my life.
On01/11/03 steve
Benedict
said:
Was on board for AWW79 and DF80. Was a Radioman (RM2) enjoyed being a polar salior a
bunch. Have been talking alot with Bryce Gaudian a lot as of late. Would like to hear the the old
gang.
On12/24/02 Michael Aguirre
said:
Served onbord from 80-83, Hard to convince anyone what I've done,did and accomplished the
world's greatest Icebreaker. Living in So. Cal. doesn't help much. Once they walk into my office and
see the many pictures then they realize these are real sea stories.
On
10/30/02 James McMurphy aka
said:
Served as a SN from 93-95 two South one North. I was just sitting here in Columbus OH,
telling one of my many SEA-stories. Does anyone remember the Hazing of FN Hays incident?
On09/29/02 Paul Clark
said:
Howdy all!! Served aboard 'The Big Red Machine' as a proud 'Plank Owner' and Sand Point
attic survivor. Would love to hear from all my old shipmates. I have plenty of old pics to share
if anyone is interested.
On09/29/02 Matt Campora
said:
New E mail address CamporaMD@msn.com
On08/17/02 Scott
Irwin
said:
Great Site! Served aboard 'Hotel 11' from day 1 thru first Operation Deep Freeze 79.
Emblazened main control door with 'Six Burnin'..Three Turnin'.Was aboard couple years back and it
was still there! Would be great to hear from old shipmates. Those four years were a blast! Have been
in the Alaska fishing industry all these years since.MK1 Scott Irwin.
On
07/27/02 Scott Dietz
said:
Long time no hear. Served aboard from 89-92 starting as an SASS and leaving as an SS2.
Really enjoyed serving on board. Who knows maybe I'll be able to make it back again. I am now an
instructor at the FS A School in Petaluma. Strange how things come to full circle ( just took 14
yrs to do so). Anyway for those that are interested in contacting me, my e-mail addy is
SDietz@d11.uscg.mil
On 07/14/02 Jeff Siron
said:
Had some great times on board. That time was the best damn engineering dept ever for the
SEA. I have some great memories of alot of folk. I am a Morro Bay now. If any Coastie is in town
just stop on by. I still am looking for ole MK ED Hale's phone number. jeff siron I was on between
92-95 3 norths and 2 souths. Australia rules.
On 07/03/02 Em3 Rob Barrientes
said:
Deep freeze 89. Tried to mail 'old fart' but OOC adress. Looking for anyone who remembers.
Buh, look at you. Cheese, Tram, Joe dudis,Big Harv. BEAST. Everyone else. You know who you are!
On 06/20/02 Stephen W. Jordan
said:
Served aboard from 78 to 79 as ET-3 and then finished my enlistment at ISF. Rolled North
on AWW79 and south on DF80 and had a huuuuuge time. Good to hear from you my former shipmates and I
wish you all well. I get to Seattle every once in awhile to see the Lamiou's, Hudson and Schneider
and even saw Diesel Dan once, as I am sailor out of water ashore in Portland OR. Still sparking!
On 06/10/02 David Cook
said:
Also a proud plank owner and first occupant of 2-57-1-l. When I reported to CG Base
Seattle to join the crew only BMC Eaton and Capt. Cueroni had also reported. Soon we grew too big
for Base Seattle (now closed) and moved to Sandpoint (also closed-but a nice park). It was a great
life experience seeing it all come together. I have often thought there is someone on watch onboard
as there has been since 1977 when we reported aboard. I have loosely followed the ship over the
years and see Ens. Powers and BM2 McGonigal made second tours onboard. I have some pictures, a list
of those who reported aboard before the commissioning that I would make available to those
interested. I know where BM1 Rogers is but that's it.
On 05/01/02 Bryan Fisher
said:
Proud Plankowner and denizen of the barracks at Sand Point beginning in September 1976,
and transferring to Group Seattle in June of 1978. Wish I knew where that board-mounted CW key was
that had the names of the original RM crew engraved on it! RMC Stone, RM1 Davis, RM1 Schimelpfenig,
RM1 Tigilau, RM2 Brahm...uh oh, I'm getting old, the other two RM2's slip my mind...and the sole
RM3, me, the passageway waxer. I was so proud of being in that ship, and it was a beautiful and
powerful thing in spite of being ridiculed by the 'sandpeebs' at Pier 36. If I'd known what fun
icebreaker duty was I'd have stayed longer. I see a few familiar names here (Brahm, Monty Compton,
Nelson Lorezca); hope you guys drop me a line.
On 04/10/02 Bert Carr
said:
O'Donnel teaching. Thats a trip. Harry,Tim SC Whitney, Pav, Scott, Lambeth,Greg Lavin.
Talk to me bert@carr-racing.com
On 03/18/02 Olie
said:
Wow! What a sad bunch of people we are!! I was an MK2 onboard 94-97 (two south one north)
and recognize a lot of you out there. I had a great time onboard and would do it again. I remember a
lot of things about being underway, but all the liberty ports seem a little fuzzy. I miss the good
times and good people. So if you know me, I would just like to say Hi. I'm in Key West currently on
a 270, but hopefully I will be stationed back on the correct side of the U.S. next time.
On 03/06/02 Eric Whitney
said:
Ahoy, Shipmates! I served on POLAR SEA from November '88 to November '92. I always
remember that time as one of the very best of my life. The crew was first rate--what a bunch of
can-do go-getters--great people! Hello to all of you.
On 03/02/02 Pete Calahan
said:
Looking for MK2 Aaron Relford. On board 81-83.
On 02/16/02 Kary Goetz
said:
I was stationed on the Polar from 96-98. I made SK1 and now stationed out in Hawaii, about
to married in September. Nice to see some names from the past. Congrats to all who are now married,
expecting little bundles of joy and retirements and those who decided to get out the service. Look
forward to hearing from all of you
On 02/01/02 Brett Imlah
said:
Hello again everyone--changing my e-mail. Still in Melbourne. Retired 5 years in May.
Time flies. Onboard 84-88--remember the donkey and the Holiday in, in Mexico. Who was that booted
Mk???Mark???Oh and who was the one who jumped out of 2nd floor bar in Valpo? One more who kissed the
fa fa fena in Somoa---Mark????? Take care everyone. The Polar Sea was by far the best time of my
life killer crew. Engineers rule!!!
On 01/29/02 LavinaMorales Dickinson
said:
I was stationed on the Love boat from 96-98 as a greasy fireman. Chad and I are now in
Smalltown Texas. We just bought a house and I am going to school while Chad pays the bills. It
would be good to hear from our old pals. Note the new email address.
On 01/28/02 Jeff Johnson
said:
I was a BM1 and help with the SBC coffie stand from 04-95 to 06-97. I retired in 97 and
joined the Mercant Marines. I now live in NE Thailand with my thai wife. I would like to hear from
anybody who knows me, but since I'm u/w alot it might take awhile to respond.
On 01/10/02 Harry Baker
said:
I was an RM2 not TC2 on Polar Sea from 89-92. O'Donnell you are actually teaching?. Is
that Lambeth there, hi Amy havent talked to you in a while. Tim do you remember Riggs? both of us
live in the Portland Or area. I just talked to him the other day and he said he had talked to
Pavellas, and Greg said he was coming through Portland on his way back to Alaska.
On 01/10/02 Mike
said:
Wow.. It's been a while since I checked in... I was a '90-'93 ET3. Two north and two
south. How's it going O'Donnell, Harber, Imming, Walker? How are things going?
On 01/09/02 Tim O'Donnell
said:
I was on the Polar Sea from 89 - 92. Interested in hearing from anyone remembers. I was
an ET3 with Pav, Lambo, Bert, Lakavinski, M dot, Mona, Kelley, etc. Now stationed at Petaluma as an
instructor, no kidding. E-mail me at home or at work, TOdonnell@d11.uscg.mil (also in the
global).
On 12/30/01 Ami (Imming) Calvert
said:
Hi MKCM Kirsten and Shane! What a surprise to see you guys on here. MKCM Kirsten, my
husband is on the Steadfast in Astoria. We have been here for 5 1/2 years now in between the
Steadfast and Cape D. I see Currier quite often. We are leaving this summer, though. My husband is
making MKC in a few months and then he is being commissioned as an officer in July. Port Angeles is
beautiful, isn't it?
On 12/29/01 Roger Kirsten
said:
I was on Polar Sea for two tours. I was on there from April 1991 to May 1993 as the Main
Prop Chief, and October 1996 to May 1999 as the Master Chief MK. I did three deep freezes and 2
north trips, had some really good times and very few bad times. I know a lot of the names on this
board, but don't know many of you well. I'm stationed in Port Angeles, Wa. Talk about Gods
country, its here.
On 12/13/01 Mecca Alexander-Bostwick
said:
I was on the boat from Jun 97 - Jul 99. Just wanted to say hi to Deck Force and all the
MST's!! Nathan and I are doing well and are expecting a baby boy in May. I hope that everyone is
doing great and keep in touch )
On 09/30/01 Kati Mosher
said:
MK2 Dan Howes. It's been a couple of years. Just wanted to see how you are doing. I'd love
to hear from you.
On 08/31/01 Mike Dooley
said:
R-Bo? Gotta have that pack of Dunhills, a sixer of St. Paulies and the Audi 4000 gas'd
up, headed to the north end of Portland....R-BO! (response to Kosik)
On 08/31/01 Mike Dooley
said:
Frank Geisel and the ARCTEC gang!!! What a trip. You guys would come down into GSK and
put these 'itty bitty' sensors against the ribs of the hull, to measure stress. Immediately we'd
put a 50 gal drum of 9250 to keep it in place, didn't do much for the sensor. ie.. the design of
the Healy!!! Yikes.
On 08/13/01 Frank Geisel
said:
Hey Sailors: Here's a 'hello' from a civilian puke - this is Frank Geisel, ex-scientist
from the ex-company ARCTEC - perhaps some of you remember us? I sailed with many of you on many
missions between 81-87, and many of us still stay in close touch (on the civilian side, anyway)
Those were the best expeditions of my career, and whenever a bunch of us get together we always drag
out some wild tale from our days in theArctic or Antarctic. I still have on my office wall a helo
picture of us stuck near a 50-foot thick ice floe 'way off Point Barrow - talk about a bad day at
the office! I am trying to remember some details of that time: didn't we also have a bum rudder as
well as one bad screw? And the hangar door froze open, I remember...anyway, my best to all - drop
me a note
On 08/07/01 Bruce Hurley
said:
Hi Shipmates! I remember several of you who have posted here. I was on the Polar Roller
from Mar 87 - Dec 89. Still in and I'm now a Chief up at Commsta Kodiak. Feel free to mail me a
hello.
On 07/23/01 Ron Lee
said:
Does anyone know where Terry Roe is? He was a BM2 during pre-commission.
On 07/19/01 Shane Walker
said:
Hey everyone. I was on the Wondering Artic Garage Barge (WAGB 11) from 90-93. I did two
North and two South. I just signed on to Fred's Place and looking for old shipmates. I recognized
a few. Man have the years gone by quick. I am now an AST1 stationed at ATC Mobile, AL (Rescue
Swimmer Stan Team). I would love to hear from you all.
On 06/19/01 Raquel Palomino
said:
Hello to the radio shack of deep freeze 97. That was the best trip ever. I have been out
for 3 years now and finishing up my last semester in school. Miss you all. please drop me a
line.
On 06/15/01 Krista DeLauter (Perigo)
said:
Hey everyone! I was on the pig 96 & 97. I am still in Colorado, still married to the best
guy ever, and still looking for more people that were on at the same time I was. Hope to hear from
some more people soon. Lavina, its good to hear that you are doing so well. Hey Miles, how's it
going? Write soon, its so great to hear from people you haven't talked to in awhile.
On 06/04/01 Jim Roberts
said:
So many names. Just checking back in after several weeks. Some Table Host I make, huh? LOL
Any AES/AWS'90 or DF91 polar-roller sailers drop me a line! Still waiting to hear from Gary 'Stress-
Con Alpha' Van Aller!
On 05/27/01 Bruce Schultz
said:
Served as part of the crew while in basic shipboard training in San Diago. Then stationed
at Sand Point waiting for the Ship to be complete. Also a proud Plank Owner. Stationed aboard the
floating hotel as an FA @ FN. Finally enjoying the shake down cruise to San Francisco. Wanted to go
on the full shake down cruise around the world but received orders for MKA school. If I ever go west
again I will definatly make time to see the WAGB 11. Food was as great as a fine restaurant,
Especially on Fridays. Anyone know what happened to MKC Conners 76-??? MK1 Lister, MK1 Ross, MK2 St.
Romain, MK3 McPhearson, or FN Pierson (Pierre)?
On 05/13/01 Shawn Harber
said:
Hello mates.I was on board 89-91 as FA and FN.I am now a Firefighter/Paramedic back in
NC.Has anyone talked to Bern Lamere?It would be great to hear from you guys.
On 04/26/01 Dave Gore aka
said:
Hello there everyone! Seeing some of these names: LCDR Wheeler, CDR Powers, Ray Morris,
Dini, Gladding, Coby, Candi, etc. is bringin back old memories. I was a SA/SN on the Polar Sea for
the Famous AOS 94 North Pole Trip and Deep Freeze 95. I went to GM A School then spent 2 years on
the CGC Campbell in New Bedford MA. Dont ever complain about the living conditions of a IceBreaker
until youve been on a 270!! Anyway I got out of the Guard in 1999 and went back to school. I grad
next week woohoo. Ive calmed down a lot but dont regret the rememberences of Kings Cross, TAZMANIA,
and most of all the 50 cent beers in the Club at McMurdo! OOH whata headache! If anyone wants to
drop me a line just email me!
On 04/09/01 Wayne Rowland (MKC)
said:
Techonology Is such a blast! I was looking at the list of old shipmates and decided to
log in.
On 04/05/01 Lavina Morales-Dickinson
said:
Just updating my email address. I was on the Sea from 1996-1998.
On 03/20/01 Tim Kosik
said:
RBO lives!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 03/02/01 MKCS Mack McCallon
said:
Justed wanted to update my e-mail address. I was on the Sea from Nov79-Jan80, and Nov83-
Oct87. I am at the U of Yorktown, FACMAINT.
On 02/28/01 Ron Lee
said:
Hello all fellow WAGB 11 shipmates. Ron Lee here, proud Plank Owner. I served on
building 11 during her precommision and commission special years of 76-77. Did my time at Sand
Point sitting in classes. We were all so glad when the day finally came that it was time to go to
the warehouse to prepare her supplies. I believe the SK3's name that I worked with was Davoli.
Anybody remember him? I will never forget the first time I saw the SEA. She was as beautiful on
the outside as she was on the inside. Man did she shine!!! She should have, because her brand new
SA's from boot camp kept her painted and swabbed daily. We didn't have anything else to do but
paint her, clean her and train for her. The Boatswain's gang made sure we did it right; BMCS Eaton,
BMC Rogers, BM2 Mike McGonigal and BM2 Terry Roe. I'll always remember the amazement I felt when we
finally took her to dry dock for her screws. Standing beneath her huge girth certainly put you in
perspective. Does anyone remember SS1 Ed Lively's galley food? Or Captain (Admiral) Curoni cutting
the cake at the precommision ceremony. I sure enjoyed my days in Seattle and on Pier 36. Don't
remember any 7.0 earthquakes though. I sure was glad when we finally left on the first shakedown to
San Fran. That is until I learned how deathly sea sick I got. I guess that's why I spent the next
22 years in Aviation. But I will never forget my start in the Coast Guard and what a great time we
all had on board the Polar Sea. Would enjoy hearing from any of you that I served with.
On 02/26/01 M L
said:
North or South 'Baby Huey' showed the old Breakers how a real ice pick works. I remember
circling two of them in McMurdo, right 'Bean Counter'. By the way I called the bridge and asked
what idiot had the helm, didn't know it was an Admiral,sorry about that.
On 02/22/01 Bruce Brady
said:
just a few comments...i do not remember being stuck on deep freeze '80...i do remember one
helluva a breakin to mcmurdo with admiral hays on the bridge and mike abbott wearing a black cowboy
hat with the ace of spades stuck on it...and aww 81 where we did get stuck after losing rudder and
shaft..sending 52 guys off the ship and going into wintering over billets..yes, remember the 'red
star' airlines visiting us several times...and the 'bear man' from the park service as we became the
polar sea drift project...also who remembers who bid the highest for sheets from the rack behind the
bridge and why they were so valuable an auction item!!!! two trips to alaska and no
liberty...pulled into dutch harbor to take on fuel but no liberty...remember the crab the mayor
brought down to us? guess there soon will another Brady serving on the Sea,,,,
On 02/20/01 Dale Owens
said:
Served on the Sea from 85-88. Great people, great time. Its been fun seeing the names of
old shipmates here at Freds Place and I would love to hear from all of you. For those of you who
were in the EM top shop with me 'GET TO THE POINT'.
On 01/31/01 Jeffrey Von Dauber
said:
Some of you may know me as VD (not the disease- except to a man named HURN)or maybe Von D.
I was a FN during deep freeze '97. I would love to hear from some old shipmates. I left the Sea to
EM school then went to ANT Boston and have been free for about 9 months. I am currently a police
officer in MA.
On 01/28/01 Donna Ditore
said:
Still looking for Chapin Piper. 1998? Where is he now? Any info, please contact me!
Thanks!
On 01/14/01 QM2 Bob Johnson
said:
Howdy to all! I was on the Sea from 77 to 79, part of that crazy Ops bunch with Mike
Newburn, Mel Fergel, Bruce Fahringer, etc. Those on board then will remember the great bowhead whale
survey trip north, as well as a memorable stop in Nome and butting up against Russia, when still
commie, and us QM and RD types mooning Ivan's flyovers (Man, that was cold on the old B.A.!).
Remember my old MST pals, Jim Green, Nate Cullen, Fernando Araya, and Guy Richter. Actually had fun
on Building 11 when we finally got through warping from Pier 36 to 37 and shuttling to Todd
Shipyard!
On 01/10/01 RM2 Dan Mazza
said:
Hello All, just found the website and enjoyed seeing all the entries. I served in Polar
Sea in 1979 and 80 for the first DeepFreeze and ArticWestSummer. I Moved to Florida after getting
out of the Guard at the end of 1980 and have only left here briefly since LOL. NO MORE ICE FOR ME ;)
God Bless all of you.
On 01/10/01 Steve Cross
said:
Just wanted to update my e-mail address. Still trying to get ahold of Sean Fuller or Craig
Pfaff, or Kerri Kriski (not sure of spelling). USCGC Polar Sea, Air Station Sacramento 1984>>
1988......Any Help??
On 01/09/01 Mecca Bostwick
said:
Just wanted to give an update on the new email address. Thanks for all of the emails guys.
It really is good to hear from you:)
On 01/06/01 Miles Christensen
said:
I was on the Polar Sea from Jan. 1996 to Aug. 1998. Drop me a line when you have time. I'd
love to hear from you.
On 12/31/00 Peter Churchill
said:
I was on Polar Sea from May, 1993 to June 1997. It was probably the best unit I have been
part of in the Coast Guard with a lot of people pulling together. I am currently on CGC HEALY and
will retire in November in Federal Way, WA. I recognized a few names.
On 12/30/00 Dennis McCully
said:
On Rio building Polar Sea to first crew from 2/76 thru 6/78(SK2/SK1) and again from 10/90
until 06/92 (CWO2F&S). Made shakedown cruise and commission special as 'building 11' in the early
years to rebuild our screws. Would like to hear from my fellow shipmates.
On 12/18/00 Aaron
said:
Hi there, I would love to hear from anyone who knows Sean Fuller, or Sean himself. I am
his half brother, and I have not been able to find him for a long time. I want to at the very
least email him. I would love any ones help. Thank you very much. Aaron
On 12/12/00 Nelson Lorezca
said:
Nice to hear from all of my fellow shipmates. Drop me a line, when you have time. Email
add: nlorz@excite.com. Hope to hear from you guys, old Salty dogs..... Have a happy holiday....
On 12/08/00 Michael Aguirre (Kimo)
said:
I was onboard from spring of 1980 - late winter of 1983. 4 north trips and 1 south and 1
winter-over, 1 shipboard fire underway, 1 collison at Mcmurdo with Southern Cross, and through it
all had a jamin time breaking ice. No sea too rough, No Ice too tough. Livin in LA -
On 12/04/00 DC2 Tim Barr
said:
Hey there fellow Polar Sea shipmates. Just wanted to say hi, and say that I hope that all
are doing good. I'm a DC2 that was onboard from Jan 98 to Nov 00. On my way to CC school, at the Mso
puget sound TAD. Got married, and have a baby girl due in 2 weeks. Take Care all.
On 11/30/00 Mark Williams
said:
Okay you old timers (okay, not THAT old), I've taken a job at Palmer Station. While I was
on the Star we went no where near the place so I don't know what to expect..... any comments?
On 11/27/00 Brendan Genther AKA GMAN
said:
I'm trying to drum up some interest in a 'reunion' of sailors from DF90, DF91, and NEWP. I
can arrange hotel rooms, receptions, and travel to Spokane, Washington for a few nights of sea
stories and general mischief. Email me if you are interested!!!!
On 11/23/00 The GMAN
said:
Harry, Brian: looking to re-connect with you guys. If anyone knows the whereabouts of
Brian Hoffman, drop me a line. Lapierre is looking for him.
On 11/21/00 BRYAN BEARD
said:
THAT PIG WAS A BLAST!! I EVEN EXTENDED TO GO SOUTH FOR A SECOND TIME. I WAS ON BOARD FROM
NOV 96 TO JUN 99. HOPE ALL GUYS AND GIRLS ARE DOING GOOD BEARD'O'
On 11/20/00 Wayne Jarvis
said:
I served O/B from 83-86 and again from 97-98. Retired 98. I recognize so many names and
stories. I remember the bear eating the Ski doo Seat. The over the top trip, Thule. The best
south trip ever. Rio, Montivideo, Chili. Many of us still around Seattle area.
On 11/20/00 jeremy wright
said:
I was on from 98 to 99 as an sa/sn. good times with many, bad times with few. i miss those
12 man boxing matches. joe ( dont mess with texas)Greening was the champ most of the time. Gus,
those teeth still in? i think the command made some kind of record for kicking people out. its not
in guiness yeat. sounds like they got a good crew now.lets hope they have a good south trip.
On 11/17/00 Harry,Baker
said:
just changing my email, Brendan if you see this drop me a line
On 11/17/00 Jim Fowler
said:
Served as Eng Yeoman fm 83 to 86 and met the greatest people while serving on the Polar
Sea..Thanks for the memories. Jim
On 11/14/00 Pat Leftwich
said:
I was on the Sea from 86-89 as a YN1. One of my best tours in the Guard. I am currently
a LT assigned to the CG Institute as the XO. Glad to see others from that time are still around.
I've ran accross some of you, but would like to hear from others. Everyone take care.
On 11/06/00 Lavina Morales-Dickinson
said:
Hello All, I was on the boat from 96-98 as an FN I had a great time. Good to see names I
know. Krista, I thought you fell off the face of the earth. I married Chad in 98. I am a DC2 in
Alaska doing some firefighting. We are going to TX so I can start college next fall. Chad is still
doing Electrical stuff. Like to hear from all who remember the good times and porch talks.
On 11/06/00 Mecca
said:
Was on the boat from Jun 97 til Jul 99. I see alot of familiar names. I married a polar
roller too, thus the name Bostwick. Most of you would remember me as SN Alexander. Hey Erin, Krista,
Pooh, Janet,and the rest of the gang. I hope that all of you are doing well. Stay in touch.
On 10/27/00 Adam Friend
said:
Looking for MKC Mike Connors, heard he was on the Polar Sea in 97. I was stationed with
him for 3 yrs at St. Inigoes, MD. Would appreciate any info. Thanks
On 10/03/00 Krista DeLauter (Perigo)
said:
Was on the Polar Pig from April 96-Nov 97. I was SN Perigo at the time. I am out now,
living in Colorado with another former Polar Pig survivor, MK2 DeLauter. Hence the new name. I see a
lot of familiar faces here. Hey Erin, Pooh, Mr. Malinoski, Beka, Thad, Austin, Stiver. Sorry Erin, I
am married to the best guy ever. =)
On 09/28/00 Mike Dooley
said:
'R-BO!'
On 09/28/00 Mike Lambeth
said:
Lambeau (son of rambo.. yada, yada...) here! Haven't checked in here for a while now.. see
some familiar faces. I am living in Charlottesville, VA now working at the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory as an Electrical Engineering Technologist. Ahhh... nice R&D job.... Sure beats proping
your matress up with your foul weather gear in 20+ foot seas so you don't roll out! GI bill sure
paid off... used ever dime of it for 4.5 years of college. If you remember me, send me an email
sometime.
On 09/10/00 Sandy Doucette
said:
Looking for an old friend, Senior Master Chief William K. Neitzche. We were stationed
together at MSO Baltimore in the 80's. He then transferred to this ship, I believe in the early
90's. He is now retired and living in the Pacific Northwest.
On 08/18/00 Brendan
said:
John Dilouie, Rod Koepp: either of you guys see this drop me a line!
On 08/15/00 Thomas A Bardell
said:
Just changing my e-mail address. Take care all
On 08/12/00 FS1 Scott Dietz
said:
Hello again. Served on board from '89-'92. One of the best units I have had the pleasure
of serving on. Currently stationed on the USCGC Chippewa in Paris Landing, TN. It's good to see
that there are still some of my shipmates around.
On 07/31/00 Joe Lapierre
said:
Oops, my english is horrible (I meant, where is the rest of the gang). Also, anyone seen
Brian Hoffman?
On 07/31/00 Joe Lapierre
said:
Any old shipmates out there from 89-91? I have talked with Mcilrath lately and that's it.
Where are the rest of the gang?
On 07/26/00 Ami Calvert (Imming)
said:
Have to check in since it's been a while. I was on the Polar Sea in 91-92. My e-mail has
changed so I thought I would update. If you are out there Tree (Ellsworth), I know where Rubble is
and you can e-mail me for his address.
On 07/18/00 Steve Cross
said:
I served on the Polar Sea in 84' and 85' Did a couple of North trips and the
circumnavigation of North America, Panama, New Foundland, Greenland and over the top. Great
experience, wouldn't trade it for anything! Got stuck in the ice once, for 3 days, it was over
Thanksgiving I think. Lot of great pictures Polar Bears etc...Looking for Sean Fuller. Any help??
On 07/16/00 Jim
said:
Anybody know the current whereabouts of BM1 (or is it now BMC) Gary Emory Van Aller?
On 07/14/00 Joe Mize
said:
Served on Big Red 1982-1985. Great to see a lot of familiar names from the past. My best
tour of duty was on Polar Sea. Good Luck and stay in touch.
On 07/07/00 Jeff O'Connell
said:
Hi all, I was on Bldg 11 Apr78 thru Jan 79. A gang w/ MK1 Lister et al. Remember those
West Seattle Toga Parties? Too much fun- almost burned the house down after Xmas. Any engineers fm
that era...give me a shout. Looking for MK? Rich Iskra and MK3 Scott Irwin as well.
On 06/04/00 Will Stoudt, YNCS
said:
To T. Richardson...I believe the POLAR SEA was stuck during the winter of 80-81, as it was
on Deep Freeze '80 during the winter of 79-80. Also, the CO was John Dirschell, who, I believe has
passed away. You'll note his name on the Memorial Board. To Todd Minnick, I was on POLAR SEA from
78-80 and didn't remember your father's name. A check of the list of crew in the Deep Freeze '80
cruise book didn't show his name either. Sorry.
On 06/01/00 T. Richardson
said:
Wow, great to find this site! I was on POLAR SEA WAGB-11 when we broke both outboard
screws above Point Barrow, Alaska in the dead of winter back in 79-80. We were buzzed by Russian
Mig's and most of the crew was flown off to Anchorage. We were stuck and had to limp back using ice
flows and the center screw. Capt William Dirschell was Commanding and I remember a few guys like Hal
Romer. Dang how names fade but faces are remembered forever. Anyone on then? Please drop me a
line.
On 05/26/00 T. Sherwood, TCCM (ret)
said:
Polar Sea 83-85. I knew JJ when he was just a commander...and now he's D14! Remember Dial
'D' for Danger, LT/OPS Jim Dale? What a character, very memorable guy. Like Sammy, and Capt. Bruce
Little. Met my future wife in Chile, during Deep Freeze 84. Still together, married 16 years. She's
now a U.S. citizen and makes more money than I! Retired a TCCM in '97. Became a cop. Now finishing
my BS (4.0gpa) ..trying to get into Law School. Like most retirees, you don't realize how good you
had it till its over. Take care of each other.. you make friends that will last your lifetime...
FW/FS
On 05/26/00 Preston Cochran,SS2
said:
I was on the Polarsea when we went to Greenland and the southtrip before that. I can't
rember the trip year. I need to get all my old stuff out. I think DF81. The trip over the top of
North America was great till we lost a man the before we returned home. please E-mail me if you were
on at this time.
On 05/18/00 Janet Stiver
said:
Wow! Seeing people I haven't thought about in a while! HI Mr. Malinoski, Fruity, Brian,
Austin. I am out of the Guard now, and working on getting settled. My email is posted. I would
love to hear from you all sometime!
On 04/30/00 BRUCE BRADY
said:
2nd ALL ICEBREAKER SAILORS REUNION TO BE HELD IN VALLEJO, CA IN AUGUST. FOR INFO, CONTACT
ME. THANKS.
On 04/30/00 Cori Douglas
said:
Does anyone remember Kevin Cooper or 'Coop' and what ever happened to him?
On 04/14/00 Erin Knutson-LeMere
said:
Hi, I was on from Oct. 96-Mar. 98. Deep Freeze 96 was the best along with the rest of the
time that I was on there as a FN. Hope all of my old shipmates are doing well. I miss the old
times. I am out of the CG now, married to a the best guy ever, and working at the recruiting office
as a civilian in Panama City, FL. Take care and keep the memories alive. Fruity Knutty:)
On 04/04/00 Todd Minnick
said:
I am looking for people who knew my father, Joe Lynn Minnick, QMC, USCG. He was stationed
on the Polar Sea from 78 - 81. He retired in 81. Unfortunatley, he passed away in 89. My brother
and I are looking for stories about him. We do not know that much and would love to hear more. You
can send them to my email address. Thanks for helping us build memories.
On 04/03/00 Matt Campora
said:
92-93 all great memories. Even the pink bellies. I still talk about all of my
experiences to this day
On 03/16/00 Bob Bray alias Ray Bray
said:
Hello Nelson Lorezca,Mack McCallon,Ron Brahm and Dan Piper. My wife recently convinced me
to purchase a computer, I objected, but now I realize she was right and I wrong. Dan, say hello to
Dave Lee for me, Mac, I saw your name on a phone list for the new icebreaker PRO. I just retired
(10/98) from PRO marinette. Nelson, I've got to go dig in my pictures of days gone by, but I know
I've got a picture of you and I sitting at sand point, half in the bag playing harmonicas. Ron, I'd
have never guessed you'd go on to become a LT! Semper Paratus! Nice to see names from the past.
Many fond memories on the ole' girl.
On 03/01/00 pooh bear
said:
mostly good times when the right people were around. thanks
On 02/27/00 Hans Esteves
said:
First visit to the site! Good to see how current and past sailors of this cutter remember
the good times. I served 06-93 thru 06-95 made BM3 learned a lot from Capt. Boyer and the junior
enlisted that I worked with. Wish I could turn the hands of time and serve once again with the
crew. My most memorable time aboard was when we went to the Geographical North Pole 90N. That was an
amaizing trip. One missing blade of our starboard side propeller. Matt Dini had great footage on
our weekly NROU news! The dive team seem to enjoy the dip in the freezing water. Send my best to
all who served aboard her. God bless.
On 02/26/00 Raymond (mercury) Morris
said:
Was on the pig, from 93-95 as a MK3 under MKC West, MK1 Bennett, and MK1 Nothem. Was one
of the best units in the CG( if your single)I'm now back in and stationed at A/S Humboldt Bay as an
AMT. That's right I'm back in the Guard. Hey Paul,Matt,Steve,Coby,and the rest of the drunks that
were on board at that time. Get in touch sometime Ican call Siron for you he lives across the
street from me, and is the EPO of the small boat station.
On 02/11/00 Stephen McVay
said:
All sailors of the coldest regions, glad to see such participation. I served aboard the
Sea from 3/93 - 10/94. As for MKC West, he was my new MKC at STA HUMBAY. As for Gary Van Aller, he
was the BM1 at STA HUMBAY when I got there. Gregg Meader was there too. If that is not enough,
Jeff Siron is there at HUMBAY now. At first I hated the Coast Guard lifestyle, now I can't stop
remembering. Funny how time allows people to grow. Now, I'm an Engineering student with hopes of
coming back after graduation. I told you MKC West, I really was going to school when I got out.
Just wanna' say hi to everyone who has sailed aboard the finest ship afloat. Thanks for the
memories. Hi Paul, Matt, Justin, Brett, Gary, Josh, Coby, and all others who I have seen here!! :)
On 01/30/00 Jim Green
said:
Hello Will Stoudt: Was an MST2 during Deep Freeze '80. Remebmer, 'Boot Ensigns....Boot
Ensigns...Aren't much fun.' I'm still living in WA State, LT in the Reserves. See some of the old
gang from time to time. Good to hear from you.
On 01/21/00 Bruce Brady
said:
Hello to everyone...plans are underway for 2nd All Icebreaker Sailor Reunion to be held
this summer/fall in Vallejo, CA. If you would like info, pls e-mail me with your snail mail address.
Take care...Bruce J. Brady ('79-'81)
On 01/19/00 Will Stoudt
said:
Anyone remember Deep Freeze '80? Twenty years ago this month we were down in Antarctica
on POLAR SEA's first south trip. Was YN3 then, now YNCS, still wearing the blue suit.
On 01/10/00 Javier Quintero
said:
Hello anyone!!! Just thought I'd put my 2 cents worth. I was onboard from May '83 to May
'84 as an FA and FN. Great times!!! Too short a tour for me!!!!
On 01/10/00 Mike Lee
said:
Deep Freeze 89. MST1/MSTC. Served on board from May 88-July 89. Still in and at MSU
GALVESTON.
On 01/02/00 LT Ron Brahm
said:
Hello All. Just checking back on the list and see a few friends from long ago. For
Monty - Lost your new address in Anchorage. Hope your wife is doing well. I'll be in touch via e-
mail and hopefully will give you a call soon. John Loomans and I are looking for that loony
Michael Patrick McGonagle - BM2 TYPE ONE EACH from the commissioning plank owner types. Left the
Guard to reside in Texas some where. If anyone knows where he is or how to get in touch with him
please e-mail me. I'm in the directory. Thank you Ron Brahm
On 12/31/99 David Simmerman
said:
Served on DF 89. An experience I'll never forget!! Don't mess with the penguins during
ice football!!!!
On 12/13/99 Dave Berndt
said:
Anyone Know what happened to Jeff 'Woody' Woods? Thought I'd see him on some soap opera by
now. Oh, yeah, CheeseBurger, if you ever find this site drop me a line. And Hi there Jim! Good to
hear you are heading back to Seattle.
On 12/13/99 Dave Berndt
said:
**88 to 91 Under BMC Bratti- BMC VolpeThis was a great growing experience for me. The crew
that went to Hell and Back. CAWFY Beave!
On 10/25/99 MK2 Tyson Richards
said:
I was onboard from Aug 94 to Jul 95 made one south trip as an FN what an awsome time. To
many memories. Lots of familer names hope to hear from all you. Shawn Goode you out there?
On 09/23/99 Barry Gerard
said:
On the Polar Sea from 10/77 till 06/78. Deckie in a big way. Became and ET in NY. Next was
Wildwood NJ. Out in 07/81. GOOD times. I wish I had truely appreciated the journey. No complaints.
I'm proud to have been a Coast Guardsman.
On 09/22/99 Mark
said:
Hey Building-mates, Mark 'Ski' Szyszkiewicz here, onboard from 77-78 as a SNSS, just
wanted to say hello...Nelson Loresca, I remember you dude! You too Chief Piper (er...your e-mail
address seems to be wrong though). Had some excellent times on the 'Sound', at Alkii Point and the
North cruise. Almost got stuck on the overwinter up there near St. Matthews.Thank God for dynamite
and heeling tanks! Ah! Todd Shipyards...our second home...and how come when a ship gets RE-
commissioned the crew then cant be plankowners?! HUNH? Anyways a big hello to all and if anyone can
remember that SS-2 I got masted for sticking w/ a potato peeler... Never got to be a blue-nose, was
stuck in dry stores for the event...damn! Went from Seattle to the Bittersweet till 81 and then to
USCG Sta. Ft. Lauderdale and got out in 84. Am now being held against my will (ha ha) in
Massachusetts.
On 09/05/99 Jim Green
said:
Monty! What a voice from the past. Remember me? Came aboard just after Araya and
Richter. Three days before commissioning. Nate is in Portland, OR area. Been four or more years
since I last saw him. Araya is in upstate New York. Runs his own business. Lost track of Richter.
Fom the looks of your e-mail address, you never left Alaska once you made it back. AWW '78 with Rick
Danger! What a thrill. Couldn't run on turbines, what a drag! I was sick as a dog crossing the
Gulf. I was never so happy to see Unimak Pass!
On 08/27/99 Monty Compton
said:
Was MST1 on pre and Commissioning from July 76 til May 79. Remember the drills at Sand
Point? Thought we'd never get aboard. Still waiting early libo Cueroni promised us.. hoped he
enjoyed his Admiral tour. RM1 Ron Brahm .. where are you? Heard you are LT/CO of some comms station
on the east coast.. God help the USCG :). All you other Ops type give me a shout. Goodness sake..
the PSea is nearly a quarter decade old already
On 08/19/99 Robert Murrell
said:
Hello I was on the ship April 1998 thru Dec. 1998. Would enjoy hearing from anyone that
remebers me.
On 08/16/99 Mack McCallon, MKCS
said:
Updating my e-mail address. I was her twice from Nov 79 to Jan 81 and then from Nov 83 to
Oct 87.
On 07/23/99 michael a hester
said:
were the gang from Polar sea 81-83!!!
On 07/10/99 michael a hester
said:
where are all guy,s from OCT 81- AUG83. Iwas on PolarSea for two years.
On 07/07/99 michael hester
said:
Iam glad to wellcome fellow sailor,s past& present .
On 07/06/99 Zach Malinoski
said:
Greetings all Polar Sailors. I was onboard for the tail end of AWS 96, DF'97, Todd
S/Y'97, and AWS'98. Good time had by all. See some familiar names: Austin Walker, Stiver, Beka,
Thad King, Everette. Hope you all are doing well. I just got married in Dec'98 to a wonderful woman
by the name of Sarah Moore.
On 06/27/99 Harry Baker
said:
I was RM2 on board from 89 to 92. I see a lot of names i know, hey Bert Carr, Capt Boyer,
The Starks, Doug i recently saw you,hey Ron Latronico, Bob Kelly. I just had dinner with Genther and
Riggs last night. I now live in Portland Or, married have two kids. I work for Delta air lines (air
freight dept.) Would like to hear from anyone else.
On 03/22/99 Brett Imlah
said:
How is everyone???Have'nt been here in awhile. I have been retired since May 97. Strange
transition to be sure. I now live in Melbourne FL working for Bell South, which is a really great
company to work for. Im glad to be retired but I miss alot of you people. I hope all the best to
all of you. It went by to fast. I guess you really have to think hard to remember any bad times---
me the only bad time I think I had was when the first class got the bill from the fishing admiral of
$1100.00. HaaaaHaaaa what a great time. Ahhhhhh Newfoundland!!!!!!!Take care alllllllll.
On 03/17/99 VANCE CASKEY
said:
HELLO POLAR SAILORS. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THE OLD NAMES STILL FLOATING AROUND: CAPT.
BOYER,LATRONICO DIETZ,LAMBETH,TIM,RIGGS,GUNTHER AND EVERYONE ELSE.
On 02/15/99 BRENDAN GENTHER
said:
Gladding just reminded me of something. Does anybody know how many drunken breakersailors
got granny knots tattooed instead of square-knots on the 'Northeast Water Polynya Project?' I seem
to remember a few. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!
On 02/10/99 Paul Gladding
said:
Has it really been that long ago pounding down pints with Gentherin Plymouth or getting
ready another episode of NRUO? 3 North and2 South trips just make you want to do more...
On 01/26/99 Ami Calvert (Imming)
said:
Hello to all again. My e-mail has changed since my last post so I thought I'd post an
update. Hello Bob, how is Leah? Remember me? I forgot in my last message to say hello to Tree, also.
Hawaii must be fabulous!!
On 01/24/99 FS1 Scott Dietz
said:
Hello again all you breaker sailers. I've moved on to another fine ship in the CG. I'm
currently stationed on the CGC Chippewa in Owensboro, Ky. I made FS! as well. It's good to hear
from some of my shipmates. My E-mail addy has changed now so for those that want to reach me use
the new addy :+Dyall take care and I'll see you on the flip side.
On 01/21/99 Janet L. Stiver
said:
I know the ship is underway for DF'99. Hope all goes well.
On 01/10/99 Bob Kelley
said:
Haven't checked in in a while. Address changed (and probably will again soon SPEAR 99).
Lea and I are still in Hawaii. I am still on Rush and am headed to Kodiak in the near future. I see
alot of talk about AK. Doug and Amanda are you there ? If so look for Rush and stop by. G-Man I
figured you'd have dropped off the face of the earth by now... married ?!?
On 01/09/99 Jim Roberts
said:
Just checking on the page again since I am the table host volunteer. Visit
http://www.oz.net/~polarsea/ to view Polar Sea's official home page (apparently needs some repair
for broken links, which are currently two-five). JimR
On 01/04/99 Bill Ross
said:
Anyone remember me?? I was the Oldfart EM-1 made it in the ice in 89. Had a great trip
and miss the crew. I crossed to the Star and sailed on that for a North and South. Last ship was
the Eagle. Have a good one and contact me if you want.
On 01/01/99 Fred's Place
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