OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Sedge
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On 02/18/08 charlie Sauerbrey
said:
Hi guys, I was aboard the Sedge in 63-64 . had a change of email adress to
charlie01@embarqmail.com . Anyone remember those times ??
On 02/15/08 Jim Nikirk
said:
Served on ye ol SEDGE 55-56. Don't know if any old timers are left, but if so, I'd like
to hear from you.
On 02/09/08 Jon Luchini
said:
Served on the Sedge from 12/77 to 06/79. Worked on 'E' gang for MKC Trumblee, then MKC
Moon...haven't heard from Moon since I left. Haven't heard from Pete Thysell or Tim Riggs in
awhile. Glad to hear Cliver retired and is living in Tok. This year is my 20th year in the
Sacramento Fire Dept...retirement is just a few years away. Now working in Homeland Security (in
Sacramento) and been working with an ex shipmate who works in port security for the Calif. Maritme
Academy. Our fire chief just retired and has been in the reserves for over 30 yrs...he's now the
reserve district master chief...seems like I've been surrounded by coasties all my life. Haven't
been back to Homer since 1989, but would like to plan a fishing trip there...there's an retired
fireman I worked with who has a place in Anchor Point and says the fishing is awesome. Thanks for
hosting Mike...anymore updates on our former shipmates? I ran into Troy Graves is Sacramento in the
early 90's...he was one of the deckies who worked with Garza and 'Baby Boats'
On 01/20/08 John Vize
said:
Came to the Sedge from the Sycamore (river tender in Memphis) in 1967-1968. Its ironic the
new Sycamore is now in Cordova. Saw the huge fife start at the commercial dock from the QM shack
from a spark and turned in the alarm. Found myself and others in the water with a P 500 fighting the
fire with huge explosions overhead. Always wanted to get some photos of us fighting the fire. Will
never forget innocently firing a huge snowball off the starboard side of the bridge just as a
lieutenant walked into view and took a direct hit in the back of the head. I ducked into the bridge
and disappeared undetected. If I had wanted to hit him, I couldn't have done it in a Million shots
aiming. I think his name was Lt. Ard if I remember. Now you know Lt. I remember the Cordova hotel
and bar. We used to forget to go home from the bar at night in the summer since there wasn't one.
Would like to hear from old shipmates from the period. visit me at www.greatrivertours.com
On 01/08/08 Steve Reynolds
said:
I haven't checked this site in a while either but it was great to see a lot of old names
and pictures from the time I was onboard. I was an Ensign on SEDGE from 1987-88 before I went to
flight school. Those are great pictures and memorobilia Woody! Im still in and flying.
On 01/03/08 Sherm Acord
said:
Haven't checked into this site since 1997! Good to see some familiar names! I'm
wintering over in Arizona.
I retired in 1990, Home is in Coos Bay, OR. (EO on Sedge '77-'79)
On 01/02/08 steven miller
said:
hey sedgeheads 87-91 steve miller remembers good ole days up north catch you all later
On 12/17/07 Marc Meshurle
said:
I was stationed aboard the Sedge as FA-FN(72-74) and made the trip through Panama to
Baltimore. I remember BMC Kimmick, SA Sandy, SA Loren Gibney ('crossed the bar' several years ago),
Newt, Meshurle, Woody, Mike Lund, etc. Looking to hear from any former crew members of that time.
On 11/28/07 Russ (Woody) Wood
said:
Hey Jeff, Good to hear from you. I'm glad you liked the pictures. yeah, it's been a while.
I'm livin' up here in Shelton, Washington. I know the divorce routine myself. don't know if you
remember Mary? we made it two years and she'd had enough. I'm happily married (13 years) to a great
lady from England now.
On 11/28/07 Jeff Vienne
said:
Woody, What's up.. Yes, I'm in these pictures (Page 1- Pic 7). Thanks so much for the pics.
I lost all my pics that I had taken on a divorce and never reclaimed them so it's very nice to have
some pics during this period of my life. It was a great time on the Sedge. It's so hard to beleive
this was 19 years ago. Are you still in the culinary arts field? I believe you were a SS3 at the
time.. I hope all is well with you and thanks for the pics again. It was great to see some old
friends.
On 11/21/07 Russ Wood
said:
Hi there! I decided to scan a bunch of my old photos from the sedge days 87-89. Hope you
guys get a kick out of them..
http://home.comcast.net/~rewood65/sedge/cgc_sedge01.html
If you see someone you know in there, let me know. btw, I think Jeff Vienne is in there...
Drop me a line when you can.
Woody
On 10/31/07 Jeff Vienne (88-90
said:
I served on the CGC Sedge from Nov. 1988 - Oct. 1990 and had a great time and made some
great friends even though I have lost contact with them. The CO at the time was LTCDR Cappacci and
don't remember who the XO was... I went to Cape May 9/26/88 and reported to the Sedge thereafter.
The Sedge was underway when i was to report and met the cutter in Kodiak. A huge change from
Houston, Tx. I remember reporting to CG air station Kodiak waiting on the Sedge and they had beer
machines and saying to myself, I like this place. Worked the Exxon Valdez disaster in 3/89 and was
on watch when we came about to the Valdez. Theoritically, I was first to see the distressed super
tanker. I missed the Honolulu trip by just a couple weeks which sucked. Spent several months in
Bellingham, Wa. while in dry dock. It was a great experience on the Sedge. I think about the USCG
everyday and would be retiring in 11 months if I would of stayed in. I now live in San Antonio, Tx
working for a vacation resort. BM3 Martinez, BM3 Steve Miller, SN Cambell (CO) and SN Kelley (FL)
BM3 Gilliken (AK) GMC Marion BM2 Sundeen MKC Sherouse QM2 Dixon BMC Ball SS1 Crawley CWO Edwards. I
miss you guys and enjoyed sailing with you. I am saddened to hear that the Sedge was decommissioned
but it will always be in my heart.
On 09/17/07 Bill Gaylord
said:
Hi Russ, Still in Tennessee? There are a few names here I remember...I was on deck force
78-79 and drove back home with Bob Merriken. Spent three years on the Chase in Boston, did the
college thing and got on the Fire Department. Drop me a note sometime!
On 08/20/07 russ hargis
said:
just saw this site i was on the sedge sept 1978 made the hawaii cruise
On 08/13/07 Berry Duxbury
said:
any of you old salts know these guys in the pics just posted from 69-70s
On 07/20/07 Amy
said:
Hey Jeff wow !! it's been almost a year since I've frequent this site.. LTNS... well
the latest news.. I'll be having my 2nd grandchild in Dec . It will be a wonderful Christmas!! My
son Lance has a 3 yr old little boy (Lance Jr) :c)
On 06/18/07 phillip seaback
said:
i miss homer would love to go back was in homer from 1990 to 1993 on now in houston tx as a
houston fire fighter if ant one remembers me feel free to e mail
On 06/09/07 Jim Cliver
said:
Mike, yes I do remember Salty almost getting his bell rung that evening. He was pretty
peaked about it too! Hope things work out for you with the VA in Anc, please let me know I would
gladly stop by to see you when in town.
On 05/26/07 Mike Carpenter
said:
I served from Oct 71 to April 73 - my first station out of boot camp. Started on deck
force, struck QM, and finally became a zoomie. I remember our 'ice breaker' training over by
Columbia Glacier. Great times. Hope everyone is well.
On 05/21/07 Mike Carr Sr.
said:
Jim, Cant swear to it but I heard second hand several years ago that Salty was a
Conservation Officer and still lived in AK someplace. Did you remember he was sitting in the old
man's chair when 'Someone' tried to ring the bell with an M-16 from the spit bank? Did not make
DECOM, but I am seeking a position in Anchorage with the VA. I have been back to AK twice as a
Cruise Ship Passenger but not to Homer.
On 05/17/07 Anthony Severson
said:
Was aboard in 95-97 as a SN. I see a few of you that were familiar. Andy, Jeremy, and
Mac. Hope all is well. Does anyone know where Steve Kunkel (then BMC) is?
On 05/16/07 Jim Cliver (ETCS Ret)
said:
Hey Mike good to hear from you also! Did you make it for the Decom Ceremony? Everything
is going pretty good for us here. Retired as OiC of LorSta Tok in 92 and stayed here. We sure had
some good times on the old girl. Have you heard anything of Tom Soltis?
On 05/16/07 Mike Carr Sr.
said:
Jim Good to hear from you after all these years. Hope all is well. Mike Carr Sr (HMCS
RET)
On 05/13/07 Jim Cliver
said:
What a great time to sit here reading what so many shipmates had to say about their time
aboard the ole gal and in Homer! Glad to hear that so many of you are doing well. Sorry to hear
about Chuck, he was quite a character! Was aboard from 5/77 to 5/80 as ET2/ET1. Hello to Jim Dye,
Jack Quassa, Clay Feldman, Fred Rippley, Paul Herkenratt (Herc), Sherm Accord and to you Mike!
Thanks for hosting! Best regards to you all!
On 03/23/07 Mike Burrus
said:
My first duty station out of boot camp, was onboard from 1970 to 1972. I entered the
striker program for GM, and was sent the GM school. I made GM3 twice without being busted. When I
reported to the CGC Sedge she was out so I reported to the police station and slepted in a jail cell
for a couple of days. Does anyone remember the QM that married the CO's daughter? That is all for
now, thanks for the memorys
On 03/17/07 Berry Duxbury
said:
Doc Heinz a package is on the way to you . Thanks again Shipmate
On 02/11/07 larry crgun
said:
66-67 Sedge Cordova has a lot of great memorys for me. I worked with some real nice
people while on the Sedge. Thank for the memorys.
On 11/29/06 Berry Duxbury
said:
anyone have an old patch from the girl. willing to pay if you have one. served on Her in
1969
On 10/31/06 Eric Luongo
said:
Hello to all who sailed '89-90, just retired as a W4 last year and ended up in Suffolk,
VA, drop me a line.
On 10/11/06 jeff Sherouse
said:
hey harrod, good to see you are still around. Where are you at and how often do you get to
homer. Drop me line.
On 10/02/06 Ray Harrod
said:
Hey everyone!!! I was thinking back about the 'good ole days' and found this site. I was
a QM from 89-92 on the 'Workhorse' the same time as Crawley, Sundeen, Chief Sherouse 'Hey Chief',
Marion, Dean, and ole' Stevy Miller. I still get up to Homer every once in awhile as the 'outlaws'
still live there. The old pier doesn't look the same without her tied up. Hope all are doing well
and God bless.....
On 09/22/06 Jeff Sherouse
said:
Sorry Amy. Forgot the SS and hit SK. We are doing well and I am now a grandpa to a little
boy that has his grandpa's good looks. I was down in Homer and the place has changed a lot. The
Waterfront bar is gone, Alice is still there along with the Salty Dog. Talk with later.
On08/30/06 Amy
said:
Hello again to the Sedge crew.. Jeff I do remember you ...how have ya been and your wife
Grace?? By the way , Crawley was a cook an SS 1 take care :)
On08/21/06
Jeff Sherouse
said:
Hello all, I was on the old girl from late88 to early 91 when I retired as MKC. Remember
Wild Bill Fuller, Ernie Blake, CWO Miller, BMC Ball, SK1 Crawley, and a few others. Iam still in
Alaska. New career with DHS/CBP. I am about there to retire again then off to a new career somewhere
else. On of these days I just may retire. DRop me a line if you remember me. I am always checking
this thing to see who is still out there.
On07/17/06 Jeff
Town
said:
Served from 1992-95. Still serving.
On06/17/06 berry
duxbury
said:
wife gave me a nice matted and framed print by Ed Tussey the old Girl sure looks good in a
frame.
On04/05/06 Carl Schmidt
said:
On her in 1983-1985 see lots of old sea buddys here. I was out of boot when I came on .
hell of a ride with you guy's ROSE'S, CLOVER,THE ELBOW ROOM, THE HOLE DAM SPIT - INSEASON ! to much
fun! I did 10 years in got out in boston Mk1 . Doing just fine, did the american dream. I hope all
SEDGE sailers are doing good! talk soon.
On12/05/05 David Peeler
said:
Was only on Sedge from July 94 to October 95. Kicked out of CG in 95 and asked to come back
in 2000. I'm back on active duty and heading for Bahrain next summer.
On
12/04/05 Gumby Dammit
said:
1984 twas the night before christmas and all through the boat, the whole damn deckfoce
was doing a goat. gus in the focsle still on on midwatch, had just finished up scratching his
crotch. when out on the bouy deck there rose such a clatter I climbed up the scuttle to see
whats the matter across the mess deck I flew like a flash tripped on a messcook and fell on my
ass the moon shining down on the bouy deck below gave a whorehouse like luster to the deckforce
in snow to anybody who has access to the engineroom logbooks the rest of this poem was written
on midwatch 01/01/85
On12/01/05 Michael McDaris
said:
Good times had for sure served 89-91 MK2 McDaris
On11/12/05
Fred Ripley
said:
Served from 8/75 -8/77 as MKC . youngest son Matthew Ripley was born in Homer 76 he served
on Sedge out of Boot camp in 94. Feel old, just attended his MKC initiation last month. Still
exchange Christmass cards with Mike Faldorf who lives in Anchorage
On
08/19/05 MILTON (BUD)ROBBINS
said:
SERVED ON BOARD SEDGE 5/22/46-2/25/47
On08/05/05 rob
andrews
said:
Served onboard the Sedge from 10/96-12/98 as a SA and SN. I remember old Jeremy Huston
hanging his freakin boots on my towel. Gotta love being the new guy. Great times though. I look
back on my times in Alaska with fondness.
On08/04/05 Berry
Duxbury
said:
Happy Birthday coasties
On05/29/05 Payton Guza
said:
Served on the Sedge 1997 and now stationed back in Honolulu where I reported aboard prior
to the startingof TSTA.
On05/27/05 Jeremy Huston
said:
hello, Served onboard the sedge from 95/98. Had an awsome time and learned so much. make
mk and went to oregon.
On05/25/05 Jack Overath
said:
Came aboard as a 'Full Fleet' Ensign in March 1965. Liked Alaska so much, entended and
stayed aboard 3 years. Left in March 1968 as LTJG for RCC New York.
On
05/14/05 Jim Nikirk.
said:
Anyone remember me? I came aboard in 1955 as an SN, got lucky and made SNYN and got
transferred to CCGD17 in 1956. But I had a great time on the SEDGE (even though I didn't know it at
the time!). Retired in 1984 as YNCS.
On04/22/05 Ann
said:
My Dad served on the Sedge from 1956-1958 as officer of the deck. I am doing some research
on his career and found this website.I lived on Kodiak as a 4 year old.Nice to see the website.
Thanks....Ann
On04/18/05 Robert Brown
said:
I was a cook on the Sedge from March 1975 to October 1976, with a few months TDY in Kodiak
early 1976. We had a lot of good times there in Homer.
On03/21/05 Lou
Marion
said:
JJ, you incense burning freak. Just saw your post from 3 years ago. Glad to see you're
still alive. Just and update on Spock.....can't tell me God doesn't have a sense of humor, he has 4
girls. P.S......are you still glowing from the microwave?
On02/22/05
Jeff Harris
said:
Arrived in Homer on a very cold November in 1975 stayed until she sailed to Dry Docks in
Seattle WA. 1977. Anyone out their from this period, would like to here from you. Wished I'd
stayed in Homer. Loved Alaska!
On02/17/05 Robert Sundeen
said:
Wow... Haven't been to this site in a few years... Lonnie and Amy, yea I still remember
you guys... Yea it was pretty out of hand in those days! Seems like a million years and another
life ago...
On02/15/05 Sid Siders
said:
Was a BM3 on the Sedge from Jan 82 through Jul 83. Worked for the meanest SOB in Alaska
(John Sitton). Hope all is well with my old friends.
On02/13/05 Bob
Gibson
said:
Stand by to turn to--- any old Coasties out there from the late 60's when the sidewalks in
Cordova were boarded. Like to hear from Ickie Rm2 or Mountgomery AH-1
On
01/04/05 Ted Wright
said:
September 1981: 28 days on the coast of Oregon working the Iris' buoys. 32 buoys in 17 days
work days! My first year on board we had 208 days underway. We went as far west as the Kuskokwim
River and as far south as the California coast. I know, I kept a log! I'd love to hear from anyone
who was there. Or, even if you weren't. Cheers!
On01/03/05 Jim
Daisley
said:
Hello Amy, remember me, from Rochester, NY. The Sedge was a great tour. Hey I'd love to get
together with you, if you read this. and any other shipmates would like to hear from you
On10/28/04 Amy Crawley
said:
Hello From PA! I am the spouse of the cook aboard the CGC Sedge 89-92 (Lonnie Crawley) I
don't know about him missing the CG but I sure do miss the good times that we would have at Alices
& down at the waterfront and the good Ole Salty Dawg.I miss Alaska!! if there are any of you that
remember us please feel free to contact me I enjoy looking through this message board from time to
time
On10/07/04 Berry Duxbury
said:
new e-mail address and I have a few pics of christmas on the mess deck and fly and lurch
On10/04/04 (ex:'C. A. Kephart')
said:
Cecil A. Kephart (rimway@yahoo.com) Just finished reading all the comments and only found
one entry from the mid '50's . I served aboard the Sedge l8 months, from January '54 to June '55.
I started as a SA on deck and one cold morning we were chipping ice and cleaning the bouy deck when
The LCDR Robert A. Moss , better known as 'The Ram' yelled down from the bridge 'Kephart, can you
type' I told him I could and he says , your the new Yeoman. Best deal that ever happened to me in
that cold winter. Ended the deck work and night watches. Loved the time spent there, the crew and
the officers. Had a ball fishing but got knocked out of a bear hunt on the Afognak Islands due to a
storm and they cancelled my leave to rush out to the Alutians for a rescue. Have many more sea
stories I would like to share with anyone from that period. Would like to locate 'The Ram' too, if
he is still alive and kicking, and thank him or making us keep the cleanest bouy tender in Alaskan
waters. Hope to hear from anyone from those years, probably the best of my service years. Mike
Carr, thanks for hosting this page, glad I found it even if I don't hear form anyone I've enjoyed
reading all the comments.
On07/28/04 Matt Holston
said:
Hello from Alabama! Served on the 'Sledge Hammer' 88-90 and enjoyed every minute of it.
Right! Had some good times in AK, HI & WA.
On07/02/04 duncan philp
said:
I wondered what had ever happened to Chuckie. He was a CWO on the Sedge and took the
heat for what happened to Sandeen. I'll never foget those morning meetings with Slaven. 'Any
questions men? Any answers? What it is, what it is and now turn two.' Goodbye Chuck.
On06/28/04 Mike Carr Sr, HMCM (ret)
said:
The Memorial Board here at Freds Place has announced the passing of CWO Charles 'Charlie'
Slavin. He served with us from 1976 until 1978 as First Lt. He passed away several months ago but
his obit was just listed.
On06/22/04 David Watring
said:
Hi! Served on her from 84-86 deckforce. Then went to AM-A school. Anyone that remembers me
drop me a line.
On06/20/04 Chris Burns
said:
Hi! Was on Sedge from 9/90 - 3/93. Would move back to Homer in a heartbeat.
On05/24/04 Jim Daisley
said:
Hi to all! served on her from 79 to 81
On03/12/04 Keith
McKirdy
said:
An email update, Retired and in the Fairbanks AK area and loving it.
On02/26/04 Woody
said:
Hi there, just updating my email. anyone from 87 to 90 drop a line.. later...
On01/26/04 Tim Riggs
said:
Hi Guys!! Tim Riggs here,hope all is well with you,havent heard from anyone accept
Luckini since I left.Last I talked to him,he was a Capt.at one of the FireDepts in his home town.
I'm a police det.in Ohio. Best wishes,Happy New Year!
On12/12/03
Clay Feldman
said:
for Jim Dye, no it was the connie, I was the inport OOD the day mac and lukac sent them
to GQ. Hi to Mike Carr, Gaylord, Tim Riggs, Sherm Acord, Paul Herkenratt, John Luchini. I was
RM2/RM1 fm feb 78 to feb 80. Merry Christmas to you all.
On11/25/03
Mike Carr Sr (HMCM RET)
said:
Has anybody heard anything about or anything from Sherm Acord (EO 77-79) or Capt 'Denny'
Erlandson (CO 78-?) I was in Alaska in 2000 and again in May 2003 but the cruise lines don't stop in
Homer. They should as it is 100 TIMES more interesting than SITKA!!! Mike Carr HM1 77-79
On11/17/03 Kevin Doute
said:
Searching for members of the Jagermiester luge team (you know who you are). Drop me a
line if you're still out there.
On11/12/03 Dave Mitchell, MSG, USA
said:
Never sailed the 180's but my dad did in the early 50s in the only Navy 180(USNS Redbud).
(MSTS-Greenland/Iceland)but I DID get barred from the CPO Club in Boston CGB, To all who sailed the
WLBs, here's to you for a job well-done! Fair winds and a following sea!
On10/30/03 duncan philp
said:
Hey Carr update your email. http://www.military.com/fp-photos/pix2/02425_s.jpg
Have you seen this pic?
On10/16/03 Al Orth
said:
Served 87-89 as an MK3. REFTRA in Hawaii where some of you freaks joined me when I got
married to Janelle. Still married to her and still in the CG. Bootsy, Woody, Lou, Bill Fuller,
Tim, George. Whatsup!
On09/23/03 Kim Arbaugh, Sedge 82-83
said:
Yo, Terrible Ted Wright - Where have you been all these years ????
On06/24/03 John Galvin
said:
Hello. I'm working on a story idea about Alaskan earthquakes for National Geographic. As
part of this I've become interested in the Coast Guard's role during the 1964 quake, and the Sedge's
role. If anybody has any news or stories they would be willing to share I would enjoy hearing them.
John Galvin.
On05/17/03 Willie Finney
said:
Served on the Sedge, 1958-1959. Skipper was LT. Commander Kevin Moser
On02/24/03 Steve Reynolds
said:
http://www.edtussey.com/whats_new.htm I was on the SEDGE from 87-88 and thought some of
you may be interested in a painting done by a fantastic artist (Ed Tussey). The link above will take
you to a limited edition print of the SEDGE and it's replacement. Steve Reynolds
On02/17/03 Bob Hosek
said:
7/66-12/67 SA-QM3 Sedge may have set the WLB speed record in '67. Made good 18 knots going
into Yakutat Bay one night. Just a bit of assistance from the wind and 30 ft seas.
On01/07/03 Keith McKirdy
said:
Oh the smell of class 'C' fires in the eng rm (x3), DIW in 40 footers, Buoy loose on deck,
rain, snow, WAVES into the the eng rm supply blowers. Propulsion shaft in pieces on 911. Seeing the
bow under the deep water dock at 0200 with line 2 and the little tug boat that could holding her off
the jetty entrance into the small harbor. the yard period from hell. Man what a fun (quick) three
years.
On12/17/02 Perry Pearson
said:
though rocky at first, my two years onboard are so far the best of my life. How could one
not love the town and the scenery? I was a QM3 stationed on the Sedge from 1999 to 2001, wish I had
stayed to the decomm. To all those who see this, greetings, and to the eclectic bridge crew: beware
the Kraken!
On12/04/02 Erika
said:
Hello everyone. I never served in the USCG but my fiance did. I think he served from
'85~'89, part of that time on the Cutter Sedge. I was wondering if anyone knew if there is
somewhere I can get a model of it.
On11/30/02 Phil Arusiewicz (66-68)
said:
What is Ethiopia going to do with an aged icebreaking buoy tender? Can't imagine, maybe a
cruise ship. Just think how many ethiopians you could stuff in her.
On
11/22/02 Bill Gaylord
said:
Jim, I remember you and Foxlowe 'beating the river with a stick' up in Kenai a few
times...but I never saw anything come back???
On11/21/02 Duncan
Philp
said:
They had a sign up book for former sedgeites at the ceremony and I think they must have
the names of all former members at district headquarters as the Cpt. said over 1,500 men served on
the sedge in the ship's entire lifetime.
On11/20/02 charlie King
said:
Is there a list of the former 'Sedgeites' that was there from the 70's?? I was SA-BM3 on
the Sedge 72-73. I wish I could have made it to the decom but was out of the country and could not
make it back in time!
On11/20/02 Larry Ellsworth
said:
YN1 - 69-71. To Tim Sinquefield - Thanks for throwing the penny in the ship's office for
me. Also, thank you for sending the cap. The check is in the mail.
On
11/19/02 Duncan Philp
said:
It may not be to late Dye. The 'sedge' will be in San Pedro, Ca for two or three weeks.
They will strip her down and train the Ethiopian's. The USCGC Hickory will replace the 'sedge'
when ever they get thru building her. The 'sedge' crew will fly to Merrit, Wisconsin were the
'hickory' is beign built. Pretty fair turn out mostly locals and the Coast Guard Auxilary. 20 -
30 former sedgeites and most of them from them 70's and Alaska. I think the EM3 was there he had an
eskimo wife. No one knew of Soltis. Teedrick sent in the Sandeen sea story about losing his leg. I
in handed the GM story about trying to ring the ships bell with an M16 and for some reason that one
didn't get read. I thought 'herm' might show or maybe Rhodes. sniff sniff oh well. Homer
is just another tourist trap these days with all kinds of artsy fartsy shops. In fact there are more
art shops than there are bars. 'THE CLUB' is now known as 'Alice's Champagne Palace' and the
coasties still hang out there. The 'Lands End' is open year around with a bar and fancy restaurant
along with three times more rooms. The sad story is that crab ain't king no more and believe it
or not I had hard time finding any and when I did it cost $37 for a plate of the stuff.
On11/14/02 Jim Dye
said:
DP: Glad someone made it to Homer. I read about the transfer. Guess that's better
than ending up as razor blades. Safe bet she won't be breaking ice in her new life. The article I
read said it's easier to give her away than to clean her up enough to be broken into scrap - EPA
regs and all. BG: I thought it was Storis that we rammed, not Connie. One of my favorite
stories from my time on board. Glad no one was hurt but it was kind of funny: OK check the throttle
linkage. WHAM! Guess it works. Well, I'm sorry I couldn't get there. I had some frequent flier
miles and wanted to bring my daughter but stuff happens. Couldn't break away. Happy to hear the
Salty Dog is still there. I have my old Spit Rat jacket in the back of the closet, still. Dunk:
while you're there, fall in the small boat harbor once for me.
On
11/09/02 Duncan Philp
said:
I'm here in Homer. They sold the Sedge to Ethiopia and I can't imagine what this
country will do with her. The cannery is gone. It burned down five years ago. The 'Porpise
Room' gone. It burned down as well. They like to burn things down around here, so that they can
collect the insurance. Other than that not much else has changed in 25 years. They still have
the right number of bars in Homer in proportion to the population and I'll keep you girls up to
date, about the Sedge and not the bars. I hope I wasn't the only fool to show up for this
thing. Otherwise it will be real lonely in the Salty Dawg. They will be reading the story about
Sandeen losing his leg.
On11/08/02 Bill Gaylord
said:
Anybody else remember when we plowed into the stern of the Confidence while we were in
Kodiak, and put her in the yards? (1979?) Guess thats what a DC and GM can do when they're told to
test the engines!
On 06/12/02 RM2 Jeff (JJ) Jenkins
said:
73's NODU! Hello to all my former shipmates on Sedge from 4/89-4/91. I am now USCG retired
as of 4/02. Spent many a cold dark night strapped down to that bass boat chair trying to clear
traffic with NOJ, does anybody know what I mean? Fair winds & following seas to all Sedge
sailors!
On 05/05/02 Tony Barone
said:
I was stationed aboard the SEDGE from 6/51 to12/52 in Kodiak. Would like to hear from any
former shipmates. Also was in CAPE MAY in 1/50 to3/50 company O-5. Anyone out there that remembers
me?
On 04/12/02 Duncan Philp
said:
Goodbye 'black pig' thanks for the sea stories and the memories. I didn't think they would
ever let you die.
On 04/11/02 Tim Sinquefield
said:
If you are or know of a plankowner or former CO of SEDGE, please contact me. SEDGE will
decommission after 58 years of service on Nov. 15, 2002 in Homer, AK. All former crewmembers are
invited. Any stories, photographs, or memories would be appreciated. If for some reason you can't
reach me by the link above try tsinquefield@yahoo.com or call (907) 235-5233.
On 03/27/02 Bruce Jones
said:
Anyone who served aboard Sedge 1962-64 when my father LCDR Dan Jones commanded, please
contact me. Am gathering info for my deceased father's grandchildren, so that they may learn more
about him. Also have several slides and about 30 mins of 8mm film on CDROM I am willing to share.
As a boy I heard of your activities putting out the fire in May 1963 (we evacuated our house on
Second St) and your deeds immediately following the earthquake 38 years ago today, but I saw them
through the eyes of a young boy. My brother tells me Frank Reed, who died on Cape St. Elias during
the quake, was at our house, but regrettably I cannot recall his face. Does anyone know if there is
any kind of plaque there or at HQ or SOMEWHERE in remembrance of his loss? He was on temp duty off
Sedge. I can only guess how you all must have felt when radio traffic (read it at jacksjoint.com)
came across telling you of his loss. Please contact me, whether your memories of my father are
positive or negative. Thanks.
On 01/21/02 j carroll
said:
hey on sedge 79-80 drop me a note was very young scared but as it turned out learned a
lot from the crew
On 12/11/01 Kevin Doute
said:
Hey Andrew Pate! I remember that incident when the certain QM decided that he had done
enough CelNav. I'll never forget the look on the Ensign's face, he literally had no idea what to
do. Funniest thing I ever saw on the bridge, next to the 'Cloaking Device'
On 09/28/01 duncan philp
said:
Clausen never gave me any crab.
On 09/20/01 Robert Strehlke YN3
said:
Note: nmraride@kynd.com is my current e-mail address. My wife and I visited Cordova, Ak.
from 15 May to 28 May 1997. We had great weather and an awesome time. We are considering Cordova in
our future! Currently own a 75 acre equestrian facility in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and would lease it
prior to going to Cordova.
On 09/16/01 dave watring
said:
Was on the deck force from 84-86. What a great experince (wish I had known it at the time)
Would love to here from anyone that would still remember me.Or does anyone know the where abouts of
manny,dave johns,leon pipkin,don stine,don ball,steve turner. Saw bill marcus and jim powelson
name.
On 08/11/01 Michael McDaris MK2
said:
What memories, Wild Bill Fuller, Chief Blake and what about the fire on the fantail that
EM and the boots set seeing if water and gas thing was a fact. Where is Gumby at ( John Davis ) I
did have a motorcycle accident and a few names have been knocked out of my memory but I recall a few
drop me a line. 89-91
On 07/26/01 Bill Rae
said:
EN-2 1970/71, during the Ellsworth and Doc Hinds era. It is nice to see some of the ole
Sedge crew show up. Took my daughter aboard the ole Sedge last Sunday to show her where all the
stories come from. A lot of suttle changes but sick bay and Ships office are still intact. Cordova
has changed quite a bit. I think that your houses may still be there. I remember your driving South
Doc.
On 06/25/01 Tim Riggs
said:
did alot of Grouse hunting and fishing with Jon Luchini,one of my bestest friends in the
whole wide world!!!Hi to Jim Dye as well.You were cool on the bridge. Had some wild times at the
Salty Dawg and the Porpoise Room.I got six-packed for my b-day with six shots of Everclear....I
think...
On 06/25/01 Tim Riggs
said:
Served aboard the Sedge from Dec.77 through Jan.79.Left for E.M.school.Started on as
seaman,left as fireman,working bouys sucked. So did Cdr.Clausen ,Cdr Erlandsen was outstanding!!Hey
M.Carr,I remember the stripper!!Do you remember when we bought about 500 lbs of live crab from the
crab boat for Christmas while we were underway,there were crab races all over the ship!!We were
headed to Ketchican in late 77 or 78 when there was an uprising between China and Vietnam,they were
going to load us down with guns and tubes when things calmed down,needless to say ,we got caught in
one of the worst storms around and did some heavy damage to the boat.We high tailed it for home!!
However,I loved it up there!!!I want to go back!!!Underway is the Onlyway!!!!!!!!!
On 06/18/01 Larry Ellsworth
said:
Sedge yeoman 1969-71. Hey Doc Hinds -- thanks for the great pictures. Deep-six the one of
me on the mess deck. And to George Demeter-- keep the jokes coming, they're keepers.
On 04/25/01 Duncan Philp
said:
Jackie blue!!!! Remember when we picked up those hippies from St. Augustine and you went
to get them. We brought that dead guy up from the food locker and put him on the gurney. You had
hard time getting his head in the body bag and I was giving you a hard time about it. 'He's dead
Duncan it don't matter.'
On 04/18/01 JACK QUASSA
said:
Was on the Sedge 76-78 from the bouy deck to the brigde. See a buoy almost falling off the
ketchikan pier to the deck 20 ft below make for a job move. Read a lesson learned report the other
day that she had the same problem we had in 77, the chain locker hatch popped from water coming down
the hauser pipe, but they had it worst when they stop to check out the problem a 50 ft wave caught
her on the beam and down the stack. Had some great times in Homer.
On 03/29/01 Phil Arusiewicz
said:
First ship out of 'A' school. Many colorful characters. On board 66 to 68.
On 03/29/01 Jim Randall
said:
Served in Cordova from 1972 to 1974. QM3. Talk to me.
On 02/20/01 Bill Westlake
said:
I would like to hear from anyone stationed with me from 5/66 - 11/67. I'm writing a book
for my family on my CG career. I was Stationed with CS1 Esselman and RM1 Perkins. I was a CS3.
On 02/11/01 Steve Ellsworth
said:
I'd like to GO to the place that I was born. Do you still have Grandpa's home movies of
Cordova? Oh,yeah.. very cool site.
On 02/10/01 andrew pate
said:
On the (WORK HORSE OF THE BLACK FLEET) straight out of boot camp I can say it was
definently a growing up experience.was on there from fall of 94/to fall 96. struck EM as a decky
what a hassel went Hawaii and was on the bridge when a certain QM made the Celestral equipment
disapear. and those outrageous seas king titan wasn't very kind but it was cool. over hauled the
light house still have pics great memories. That lady that gave us a show in the yards 'awsome'
thats enough remenesing if any one wants to remenes send me an e-mail still in the guard plan to
stay
On 02/09/01 Larry Ellsworth
said:
Hey Steve - I got a picture of Cordova. Thought you might like to see the town you were
born in. Gotta come to Akron to get it though.
On 02/05/01 Larry Ellsworth
said:
Berry, I was the yeoman on the Sedge 69-71. E-mail me and I'll tell you who it was that
put you in the hospital. Remember it well - caused me 2 hours of paperwork
On 02/05/01 Berry Duxbury (DUX)
said:
remember overhauling mains underway going to drydock in seattle.. and how about Fly and
lurch.. I was aboard 69-70 with capt jack do you guys remember the name of the guy who put me in the
hospital
On 01/18/01 frank chamberlain
said:
Never stationed on board but I do know of one of her most embarassing moments. She was
broached on a small iskand in the inland passage and the Winona pulled her free,early 60's.I was
stll a seaman on the Winona and that was over 40 years ago.
On 01/17/01 Larry Ellsworth
said:
Served as yeoman from 69 to 71. Most memorable moment - smashing up both small boats while
logging St. Elias in 1970 under the command of a LCDR who had his head screwed on backwards. After
30 years, it feels good to say that publicly. Think that's a sea story? Ask Jerry Hinds.
On 01/15/01 Jerry Hinds
said:
served as corpsman from may 69 to may 71
On 01/06/01 bill marcus
said:
served on sedge fm 85-87 first duty fm boot best tour i did boy do i miss the pig. any
other crewmen fm 85-87 please contact me
On 12/01/00 Cdr Pete Corson
said:
A note to charles Sauerbrey who was with me in Sedge in 63 and 64 My E mail address is
now, corsonp@verizon.net. And I remember Speedy Reed very well, in fact I wrote a short story
about his death, entitled 'Richter 8.6'.
On 11/02/00 Robert Crockett
said:
Wow, Chris Griner, taking pizza orders, how I forgot that one. I think he also looked for
the mail bouy. I sure do remember those heat and beats over ops berthing. Rick really loved doing
it there instead of eng berthing
On 10/30/00 charles Sauerbrey
said:
HI Guys,I came aboard the Sedge in Seattle in Jan. 63 and sailed to Alaska and Cordova . I
was there for the big fire and the earthquake too.One of my shipmates was killed at Cape ST. ELIAS
lite in the big Quake, his name was Frank Reed a fireman. Iloved the people and the place so much
that I mooved back when i got out in 66. and stayed untill69 and left the state 74. Any of you that
remember those years or times give me a shout.
On 10/17/00 Jim Dye
said:
Whoa - look at all the people showing up here! Herk - didn't you go for a swim off a buoy
one night about where Cook Inlet meets the North Pacific? As I recall, the XO had the conn and
misjudged the current while trying to hold the Sedge along side. You were on the buoy changing the
light bulb or whatever one does on a buoy and had to choose between becoming part of the anchor or
going for a swim. Oh well - live and learn. Say, have the jewels redescended yet?
On 10/10/00 PAUL HERKENRATT
said:
TO MIKE CARR, I REMEMBER THE STRIPPER VOYAGE AND MAUI, SOME GOOD TIMES. HOW'S THE
FAMILY.
On 10/07/00 Duncan Philp
said:
Was on board the 'Black Pig' from sept '76 to feb '78, on board the day sn sandeen lost
his leg to a noah bouy. Can't believe the sedge is still afloat maybe the guard 'simply forgot it'.
Hi dye what happen to soltis, rhodes and herm. I remember when the gm decided to appropiate a
certian weapon from the weapons locker and take it with him on his way to the beach just below the
poirpise room bar were he decided to use it on the ships bell. Unfortunatley the gm missed the bell
fortunately he missed a sn soltis who was sitting in the capt's chair while standing his watch.
Woops !!
On 09/24/00 Kim Arbuagh Sedge(82-83)
said:
Chris Griner....who went all the way up the chain of command taking orders for the pizza
barge? Was that you, or Larry Ruff???
On 09/15/00 Christopher Griner
said:
Cutter Sedge was my first duty as an SA out of Cape May in mid 1982. Was there till mid
1983 at which time I went on to SS school at Petaluma and then east to the Bittersweet out of Woods
Hole. The Sedge was a great experience for me. Just wish I had known it at the time! Any former
shipmates from this time period reading this?
On 09/13/00 Charlie King
said:
I was stationed aboard the Sedge as SA-SN-BM3 (72-74) and made the trip through Panama to
Baltimore. I remember BMC Kimmick, SA Sandy, SA Gibney ('crossed the bar' several years ago), Newt,
Meshurle, Woody, etc. Looking to hear from any former crew members of that time.
On 08/18/00 Gary Martin
said:
I was stationed aboard the Sedge from Oct 78 to May 79. Remeber the trip to Hawaii? I got
left behind! Mike Carr, do you remember leaving me behind? What a bummer being stuck on Oahu. Had a
lot of good times on the 'Black Pig.' I went back a Homer a few years ago but missed the Sedge, she
was in Hawaii again. Homer has really grown up, McDonalds and all the modern conveniences. Remember
the Salty Dawg Salloon? Hasn't changed a bit. Small Boat harbor is all Charter Fishing now, looks
like most of the crabbers are gone, but the Halibut are still plettyful for sportfishermen. I am
still in the CGr, an LCDR believe it or not, at Group Milwaukee. Currently living in the Chicago
Area where I am an Executive at IBM Global Services. Would like to hear from any of the old gang -
VanWormer, Gaylord, Menkin, Dye, Carr, Pye, Pee Wee, Hebert, Durfey or anyone else who was on board
in 78-79.
On 08/17/00 D.L. Speyer
said:
MKC David L. Speyer June 80 to Aug. 82 Retired off bouy deck after JJ Fontana's Change of
command. As YNC Mathis said Homer was a rare sight, we were every where else.
On 05/20/00 Dave
said:
Hello all, If there is anyone left up there from 91 to 94 crew. I'll be across the water
on the 'bush'
On 03/23/00 Sparky
said:
Gotta get back to the Bay!!!
On 03/22/00 James Powelson
said:
Sedge was my first duty station. Spent two years on her, from 83 to 85. Best duty I ever
had.
On 03/17/00 Josh Wolff
said:
What ever happened to Mutley (SN Jim Mulligan) or the Hammer (BM3 Jim VanWormer)? An 18
month tour w/ lots of memories...mostly good. Great crew and I believe the hardest working deckies
and snips in the league. As I recall we passed up a few Charlie's to cover for the Iris, Firebush
and a few other 180's. Said good-bye as she sailed for reftra in Hawaii, in 83, (84?).
On 03/07/00 CWO4 Stephen Mathis
said:
Was onboard as YN2/1, NOV80-AUG82. Some pretty hectic years, As I recall, spend more time
outside AK than in. Lots of Captains' Masts in those 21 months (over 200). Anyone know where Rick
Marlow is, believe he's retired as BMC/S somewhere. Thanks Kim Arbaugh for making my last year
onboard more enjoyable. Do you know how to get hold of John Morapolis?
On 02/08/00 Tom Larkins
said:
Time to update my e-mail address tlarkins@us.ibm.com
On 01/27/00 Jim Dye
said:
I sailed on the Sedge from July 77 ( I arrived in AK at the same time the oil started to
flow down the pipe ) to July 79 when I transfered to Valdez VTS. I arrived a SNQM and left a QM2.
Jewel's from Homer. Did Solty ever know her family since they lived way up Kachemak Bay road where
he used to ride the bulls during amateur day at the rodeo? (Deck apes aren't known for their sense.)
On 01/11/00 QM1 James Mac Shelton
said:
I was on the SEDGE from '95 to '98. Had a pisser of a crew too. QM1 (then QMC) Chris Smith
and his highly unorthodox semaphore refresher training! BM1 Sean 'Lucky' Walsh and all those sock
babies (and paintbrushes!). ENS (then LTjg) 'Unlucky' Rudy Quiachon- the Jeep Rollover Rodeo
Champion. MK1 Matt Hockema, who'd already been there, done that, got three t-shirts to prove it so
don't bother. Loved that Homer to Honolulu run! Port Moeller with sextants still curls the hair on
the back of my neck and they only threatened me with it. Oh yeah, and Pete putting Parmesean cheese
in my hat headband- I STILL HAVE SCARS!
On 01/01/00 TC1 Kim Arbaugh
said:
Was RM2 on sedge 82-83. You will all agree that RM was the wussiess job on the boat! Ask
Matt Alteri former Sedge Deckie now doing 2nt tour on Woodrush as RM1/TC1. I remember puking every
time we rounded the Point into Kennedy Entrance and 60-80 hours onboard in port 1 in 3 dury long
Qdeck watches. Now I dont feel like such a wuss. While you deckies were turning 2 RM1 Hank Bear & I
were playing cards and having hot soup. Hank is now an Attorney in Canada! My best Sea Story to tell
is how you deckies worked buoys all morning. Usally breaking for a warmed over lunch about 1 or 2PM,
and BM1 Marlow was barking 'Choke it down you *##$&*!, Choke it down! ETA next buoy is 3 minutes.
Choke it down!' I say, CG cannot afford to pay you what your work is worth, on the buoy deck. Some
of you will rmemmberMK1 John Moropalos. He is now a minister working as missionaly in Greese. He
spoke at my Church while in Ketchikan. He has some unbelievable stories. I served nearly all my
active duty in Alaska (17.5) years. I am retired now employed at our area 911 Center as 'XO'
(Lexington VA) Oh...has any body heard what ever happened to QM3 Mark Moody??? Let us hear from
you!
On 12/17/99 Anthony Severson
said:
I WAS ON THE SEDGE FROM 95 TO 97 AS A SN, ANCHORAGE IS HOME, THOUGH I CONSIDER HOMER A
CLOSE SECOND. TRYING NOW TO GET BACK NORTH, ANY SHIPMATES OUT THERE?
On 12/10/99 frank del rosso
said:
Served aboard from June 93 to August 96. Worked alongside the absolute best PO's I've ever
been associated with. John, Danny and Paul, I would not be where I am at today without having
served with you guys. Thank you. QMCM Greg Yates was the OIC, 'the most competent and professional
sailor I've ever met. I really miss the OPAREA and those Christmas Boat Parades. Lets do it
again.
On 12/10/99 Frank Del rosso
said:
Enjoyed my time on SEDGE. Great crew, beautiful country and lasting memories.
On 11/22/99 Jason
said:
On the Sedge from 4/93-4/96. Best Time ever had, hoping to go back. But no pink bellies
allowed this time....
On 10/11/99 Rene'
said:
My father was on the SEDGE sometime ago, I belive in the late 70's. I am trying to locate
a picture of it. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. I no longer live in Alaska. :>(
On 07/25/99 Dave
said:
was on the mighty sedge from 92-94 had more fun than I realized now that it is too late.
By the way keep on fishing
On 05/10/99 Bryan Dillon
said:
hello from an old shipmate
On 05/06/99 Robert (Bob) Burns
said:
I served on the Sedge From April of 1959 until September of 1961.I came aboard as a
Fireman EM. I left as an EM3.
On 03/11/99 Mike Carr
said:
I reported to Sedge in October 77 while she was enroute from the shipyard in Seattle.
Stayed at the Heady Hotel. Served under LCDR Clausen and 'Capt Denny' Erlandsen. Does anybody
remember the night 'Capt Denny' brought the stripper back on the ship. It was about four weeks
before his wedding on the bouy deck. How about Maui in 1979?? Drop a line it will be nice to catch
up
On 01/26/99 Bill Gaylord
said:
Hi, spent one year out of boot camp on board...1978-79. Was on deck force...Capt.
Erlandson, Chief Mitchell, BM1 Herkenratt, Tom Soltis, Russ Hargis, 'worm'....great time , great
state.
On 01/22/99 Kerry Menken
said:
I served on her from Oct 78 to May of 80 as my first unit in the Coast Guard, what a great
way to start out. Had alot of good times and served with some great people.
On 01/09/99 Tom Hetsler
said:
72-74 Ironwood/74-76 Sedge. Took Ironwood to Baltimore and picked up Sedge after major
ren. Great duty!!! I was EMC this tour.82-84 Came back to Sedge as EO. Retired in Homer in 84. Left
Homer in 86. A mistake!!! Love to hear from old crew members.
On 01/02/99 Doug Norstrom
said:
Sedge ET1 summer of 1991 - summer of 1994. Wow, Great Fishing !
On 12/26/98 ted netzer
said:
served 68 & to aug69 fa & fm worked in the dc shop for maddin
On 12/25/98 jim carroll
said:
looking for crew members from 1980 -1981 please leave mail
On 08/13/98 F.M/Sperry
said:
Served as XO 59 to 61, Cordova was a great town before the fire, or the ferry ! Remember
the comissary runs to 'Whittier'?
On 07/08/98 Luchini, Jon D.
said:
MK1 assigned to Sedge from Dec. 77 to May 79; Served underLcdr Erlandson(CO), Lt
Rogers(XO), CWO Acord(EO) and MKCLeon Moon(E-Gang); spent a most memorable 18 months in Homer and on
the Sedge; would like to hear from any former shipmates.
On 06/03/98 Bob Hook
said:
Served 6/66 to 3/68 in Cordova...BM3...looking for Bob Icky, Bob Rosant, Larry and Chris
Cragun,
On 05/16/98 Tim Mooney
said:
Was the YN2 aboard from July 1991 thru July 1993. Just wanted to say hey.
On 04/27/98 T.F. Mayhan
said:
This is the ET1 talking.
On 04/23/98 CWO4 BILL LEVENE
said:
ON BOARD AS AN EN2 IN 63 DURING THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE. GREAT MEMORIES. ANY SHIPMATES OUT
THERE?
On 04/01/98 Jim Madden
said:
DC1, 1967 to 1967, Served with Conant, Esselman, Perkins. Great time. Many great
adventures.
On 02/17/98 dave sweet
said:
just lots of fun
On 02/01/98 Robert Strehlke
said:
Note: nmraride.agate.net is my current e-mail address. My wife and I visited Cordova,
Ak. from 15 May to 28 May 1997. We had great weather and an awesome time. We are considering
Cordova in our future! Currently own a 65 acre equestrian facility in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and
would lease it prior to going to Cordova.
On 01/30/98 Brandon Palmer
said:
serving on the SweetB now.
On 01/24/98 Richard May
said:
Was a seaman aboard the Sedge in 56-57 when stationed in Kodiak. Went on Dew-line trip
when we went to Nome and points north. Change to fireman on the Sedge . Great time for a kid from El
Paso,Texas. Ret MKCS now live in Vancouver, Wa
On 01/04/98 Guion g. Dudley
said:
The Sedge was home for me from Jan.1963 thru June 1964. Time of the great alaskan
earthquake. While on the Sedge I work All the Aton. The Sedge and it's crew will always have a place
in my heart. At the present time I am a BMC in the USCGR seving at Station Fort Macon, Atlantic
Beach NC.
On 12/23/97 Matt Altieri
said:
Served on Sedge 11/82 - 10/84 as SN. Sure don't miss the wind wipping across the spit in
the middle of winter. Currentlyon second tour as TCIC on Woodrush in Sitka. Can't seem to get the
blackhull out of my system. Anyone around from the 82-84 years? Larry Ruff? Curt Rhodes? Mike
Whiting?
On 12/16/97 T. J. JONES
said:
I served aboard SEDGE from June 1994 through July 1997. I've been gone for six months and
miss it a lot. (Homer particularly).I hope Homer gets the replacement 225 ft WLBR.
On 11/29/97 EN2 Bill Rae
said:
I was stationed aboard the Sedge from around May 70 to October 71. Left the Sedge to take
the White Holley from Ketchican to New Orleans. Have great memories of Cordova and have recently
visited Cordova and the Sedge in Homer, AK. Would like to hear from some of the ole crew.
On 11/18/97 Dave Williams, CS-2
said:
Served on the SEBAG in Vietnam in 1969 as well as many weather stations between 1968 &
1970.
On 11/18/97 Cdr. Pete Corson
said:
I was Exec and occasionally acting from 1961 to June of 1964. Loved our time in Cordova
and made many friends. We're still in touch with several and would love to hear from fellow
Sedgeites of that ilk.
On 11/16/97 Kevin Doute
said:
I served on the Workhorse from 10/93 to 05/95. It was the best/worst tour of my career so
far. But, I'll never forget her, or the town. Actually thinking about going back before they moth-
ball her.
On 09/20/97 Russ (Woody) Wood
said:
Hey, I'm looking for anyone that was on board between 87-90. Got any good pictures of
the Exxon Valdez spill? i found one good friend out here. would love to find some more.
On 09/19/97 Bob Thomas
said:
Served in SEDGE Apr 88 to Feb 90. Hi Steve and Ray. Nice to see some shipmates from
there here on line!
On 09/17/97 Tim Ray
said:
Was QM2, and MAA, '86-88, left from Reftra in Hawaii as QM1, seem to recall Steve R. out
with me the night before...I just got back from Homer also, we own a house there. I keep in touch
with (Capt}. Dave MacKenzie, QMC Chris Smith, BMC {ret} Don Ball. Spear 98 better find me back in
the great state. Currently QMC on ACTIVE in Port Angeles. Take care.
On 09/08/97 Steve Reynolds
said:
Was on the SEDGE from 1987-1988 as JO/OPS O before going to flight school. Great time.
Just came back from vacation in Homer. Things in town have changed but the SEDGE looked the same --
worked hard after a seasonal trip. Love to go back -- if they could only put on a flight deck!!
On 08/08/97 Freddie Max Borden CWO 3 USCG (Ret)
said:
I reported aboard in Jan '71 as a new warrant, Will never forget the snows. Capt. Bill
Hudson was the CO and He retired there and ran for LT. Govenor. I revisited Cordova in '85 and
almost didn't recognize the place. I have sent My patch to be placed on this page.
On 07/29/97 Chris (Sparky) Sparkman
said:
92-94, a little early for a reunion. The workhorse of the Alaskan black hulled fleet!! how
can anyone forget the memories!
On 07/29/97 Pete Peterson
said:
Does anyone have word on a reunion to be held in Cordova this year? I saw a note of a
reunion being planned, but no dates.
On 07/20/97 Terry W. Martin
said:
I was the ships damage controlman (DC-1) from May 69 to April 71. My wife, Barbara, and I
enjoyed our tour in Cordova.
On 06/19/97 Dick Hendrickson
said:
After spending 72-74 as xo on the Ironwood, we took her around to Baltimore, and brought
back the Sedge. Spent another year there in Homer, AK, before they dragged me off to Japan! Hello
to all my old shipmates!
On 06/05/97 Russ Jarvis
said:
Russ Jarvis MK1 '74-'76... like to hear from Joe Griffin, Jim Little, Doug Newton, Tom
Hetsler, Mike Falldorf, Mike Wrencher Russ Newberry, or any of the crew during that period.
On 05/21/97 SS1 Bill Westlake Retired
said:
would like to here from anyone stationed on board between 5/66 to 11/67
On 05/18/97 Bruce Bolon
said:
Arrived summer 72. Ret 75 in Cordova.Drop me a line. Would like to track down crew
members.
On 05/15/97 WF COLLIER
said:
ON BOARD 59-60 ENJOYED TOUR then I was EN1ret 83 as Cdr
On 05/03/97 CWO2 Tom (Trash) Larkins Ret.
said:
Ahoy Maties. I was aboard from 6/72 - 4/73. Great ship great port (Cordova Ak.) LCDR
Bechtel had the conn. Lt. Petterson was XO. Best fishing in the world. I was QM1 and I remember QM3
Beattie, Where are you? John Gaines, Ted Dorrics, Now that you mentioned it Wolf and Tetlow. Anyone
out there that remembers please contact me.
On 04/26/97 Sherm Acord
said:
Sherm Acord, CWO4 (RET). Went all the way from Kodiak to Homer to be EO in 1977. Lots of
great memories, and some I'd rather forget (housing officer!)
On 04/04/97 Martin Baskin
said:
Sedge, then homeported in Kodiak, was my first assignment after OCS, from November 1955 to
June 1957. Summer 1956 participated in Arctic DEWLINE construction taskforce. Great memories.
On 03/23/97 Bob Strehlke
said:
Served on board the Sedge from 67-69 and enjoyed the tour. Going there for a vacation in
March 97.
On 03/20/97 Robert {bob} Latronico, SNRM-RMCM
said:
74-77 homeported in homer, ak...lived in a one bedroom motel until housing was
completed...big jim little was in the apt next to us...I think we had all the rooms dedicated to the
sedge families...
On 03/19/97 Susan Zeigler
said:
I have been looking for my brother Arthur David MacCornac aka Arthur "Red" Beers. He
served on the Sedge as far as I can tell in 1949, this is base on an old photo. Any one who served
or knows anyone that served on the Sedge during this time please respond. Any information that would
assistin my search would be appreciated thank you, Susan MacCornac Zeigler at this time
On 03/13/97 Keith Patterson
said:
Stationed on the Sedge 83-85 as a JO (Ens/Ltjg). Had a great time in Homer but spent way
too much time underway. Lots of good memories buoy tending, REFTRA in Hawaii, and hauling buoys to
the SE AK. Ran into one of the cooks (can't remember his name) that was stationed then a couple of
years ago in Vero Beach, Fl. He is now a flight instructor in helicopters. Amazing!
On 01/26/97 L. W. (Pete) Peterson
said:
Served on Sedge from 1964-1966 as XO in Cordova. Enjoyed the tour, and have fond memories
of the town.
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