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On 12/30/00 Joseph Quintiliani (USCGDIVER@WEBTV.NET) said:
Hope everyone had a Great X-mass and will have a Better New Year. Sailed on the E/W on her last Trip in 68 .Hope to see many of you at the 2001 Reunion.
On 12/28/00 Jim Johnson (jmjohnson@att.com) said:
Onboard Eastwind July 66 to May 67, Great memories of poeple and places.
On 12/26/00 GEORGE A.DANIELS (GADBJ@EARTLINK.NET) said:
HELLO FOLKS,sailed on Eastwind 66/67 as EM1 ret. 91 after 30 yrs CWO4
On 12/24/00 David Bennett (david@flurb.org) said:
To all who sailed her.Merry christmas and a Happy New Year.
On 12/24/00 George (morrgeo@hotmail.com) said:
Hello Eastwind crew, Merry Christmas this is from George Morrison retired BMC from Maine was on the ewind from 1965 to 1968 as a CS2 cook. Feel free to email me as to how you all are doing.
On 12/18/00 Jim Jones (bosunjj@aol.com) said:
What ever became of Mike Maldonado? He was on this ship in the 60's. Got tranfered to the Barataria when it went to Vietnam.
On 12/17/00 Peter M Azer (peterazer@attbi.com) said:
On 12/16/00 Peter M. Azer Wish everyone a Happy Holidays. Looking forward seeing everone Memorial Day weekend 2001.
On 12/12/00 Russ Gordon, Jr. (bar_g_ranch@yahoo.com) said:
My dad was an Eastwind Gunner's Mate between '50 and '53. Does anyone know where I can get a ball cap, patch, or other Eastwind memorabilia? Thanks.
On 12/04/00 Carl Ballentine (therock3@mindspring.com) said:
My wife and I want to wish everyone the happiest and healthiest holidays of all. We are looking forward to the reunion in May. Also here is my new e-mail address.
On 11/23/00 Mike Benny McFaden (tonyrose3169@30below.com) said:
Happy holidays to all. I sent in my check for the 2001 reunion yesterday. I do hope that this turns out to be the best one so far. Plan on going if you can. I know I speak for a lot of shipmates, when I say you will have a great time.
On 11/21/00 Nancye (pileorocks@aol.com) said:
My uncles were stationed aboard the Eastwind and Halfmoon probably early 1950s, and I am looking for anyone who might have known them. Anyone know Riley E. Taylor, William Clinton Taylor or Jake Taylor. Would love to hear from you.
On 11/19/00 Ray L Buckner (rbuc706221@aol.com) said:
Hi Swabbies, I wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season. I hope to see a few of you at the reunion 2001.
On 11/17/00 Dave Lehrman (dlehrman@worldnet.att.net) said:
I sailed on the EastWind on its 'round the world' cruise in 1960-1961 as a DT2. I retired from the CG in 1979 as AMC any one out there on that great cruise.
On 11/17/00 Bob Bourret (bourrrl@snet.net) said:
Just filled out my application for the next reunion in Boston.If it is as nice as last year, it will be great. See you all in May.
On 10/28/00 Cliff Cray (deacon1@mediaone.net) said:
Boarded the Wind Sept. 1960, 2 operation Deepfreeze, and left the Wind around July of 62. Cliff, EN3
On 10/28/00 Joseph Quintiliani (USCGDIVER@WEBTV.NET) said:
4th 'EASTWIND REUNION ' in BOSTON-Memorial Day Weekend -Friday , 25 May to Monday , 28 May , 2001 .At the HILTON BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT. The newsletters going out in mid-November and Mid-Jan. will have all info and Registration forms.If you haven't previously attended, LET THIS BE YOU FIRST, or COME AGAIN to see some older faces from our younger days ,and the SEA STORIES keep getting better with age. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE 2001 REUNION . If you do not receive any newsletters , the E/W Association does not have your address . We have over 550 shipmates listed, are you??? .
On 10/16/00 John A. Speck (jsx2tn@bellsouth.net) said:
I came across an Eastwind (WAGB-279) reunion notice on a military website recently and the name Eastwind brought back great memories of a detachment I completed in 1967. In 1967, I was with a U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron, HC-4, stationed in Lakehurst, NJ, that provided a helo detachment to the U.S. Coast Guard to assist with a difficult Arctic circumnavigation that later had to be aborted because of the Russians. We were teamed up with the Edisto. I am now retired, from the U.S. Navy and a civilian aviaiton career with Federal Express Corp, and living in East Tennessee in Maryville, TN, a small city south of Knoxville, TN. At the time of the detachment I was a Navy ADJ1. We departed Boston in July of 1967 and crossed the Arctic Circle at 10°32’ E. We returned back to Boston in October 1967. The exact wording of the operation was attempting to circumnavigate the North Pole via Arctic Basin. I remember the XO’s name was E.L. Samuel. If I remember the skipper’s nickname was “Bull” or something like that. Shipmates, I will say it was one of the most interesting and difficult cruises but I enjoyed every minute of it and would do it again in a flash. My wife and I are hoping to make the reunion next May.
On 10/15/00 William Kennedy EN2 (willken@ktc.com) said:
Served on the Eastwind 1956 to 1958.Some names that come to mind are Moon Mullins ENC,Chief Morin(boxer turn barber),Andrew Gagliano EM3. Would like to hear from long lost shipmates.
On 10/01/00 C. V. West (tsew@wavelinx.net) said:
Came aboard in 58' took trip North, that is when one main motor went out and marines landed, headed back to Castle Island fast. Went to EM school last part of 58. Most of it foggy now.
On 09/21/00 George Seeley,Jr. (gws215@verizon.net) said:
My father George W Seeley was aboard the Eastwind during the collision in 1949. He does not have a computer but his mail address is 125 Walker Ave. Portland,Texas 78374-2128. Im sure he would love to hear from anyone who aboard with him.
On 09/19/00 Harry Toler (hdt02146@pamlico.net) said:
Was on board from 6/66 to 3/68 then off to NAM for 11 months and 17 days. Want to say hello to all and more especailly to all the guys that I served with on this great ship. Was stationed in and around Boston for most of my career of twenty and saw lots of Eastwind sailors some out and some still in for those twenty. Just to name a few, McFadden, Racine, Morton, Oblander, Philpott, Pickhover, Morrison, Tibbetts and a host of others. Looking for Jessy Stedl from Little Chutte, Wis. Has anyone seen or heard from him?
On 09/16/00 Warren (Tex) Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hello again all: 'The Mighty `E'-astwind W279'(C) manuscript will be proofread by Captain Bill Bailey 9-21-00 to 9-24-00 this month. He will arrive at my home from Florida to do this chore for me. He being the last skipper of the Mighty `E' is the man who rewrote and edited the Navigational Manual when he was stationed at HQs. Who better to spell check and fact check my work of the last 3+ years? If there is anyone else who wants to be included in their own 'honor page(s), e-mail me now, PDQ. I will answer with a Q-form all who are in the book have filled out and signed and mailed to me. Thanks again to all you wonderful folks who have assisted me in writing the bio on a 'Great Lady of the Seas'! If Capt' Bill doesn't find too much for me to correct or verify, I hope to have the original manuscript delivered to the USCC Museum New London, Ct and the USCG History Dept. WDC before long. The web page is being constructed for your visit to read it.
On 09/15/00 Gerry Chartier QM3 (dawnger@webtv.net) said:
On the Wind from '58 - 60. Be glad to hear from old hands.
On 09/14/00 Rich Hunter (Richtree7@aol.com) said:
Have been in touch with Ed Racine a former FN aboard the Eastwind (1963-1964?). Ed does not presently have access to the internet so I thought I would say hello on his behalf. I have been friends with Ed for many years and remember him talking about visiting a few ports in South America. If you remember Ed, post a hello and I will pass it along.
On 09/13/00 Jim Wilson (wilson1@midmaine.com) said:
I served on the Eastwind in 57&58. went aboard out of bootcamp transfered off in late 58 just before the south trip that year.
On 09/10/00 Gerry Chartier (dawnger@wbtv.net) said:
On the bridge gang, QM 3, from 58 to 60, saw a lot of the world including Ajakos Is!!!
On 09/09/00 John King (kingjj52@comcast.net) said:
Served on the Eastwind for 1 year 10 days and 12 hours. Capt BRHenry/Ex NSheehorn From June 1962. Made 1 trip south Task force 43,I believe. I have wanted to for years, to write book on great memories of the ship and its crew. The first 100 chapters would not be boaring. Guess I could not name names, places, incidents, etc. I look forward to the next reunion. The first 'mutiny' and the news paper was the Navy Times (topic was mutual Exchnage of station request from the Eastwind and not related to the second mutiny. The second 'mutiny' was actual fact/incident that never made it into the newspaper. The 2nd incident was resolved to the satisfaction of the crew before we arrived in NZ...
On 08/30/00 Ron Reilly (rreilly98@earthlink.net) said:
I found this site by accident. My name is Ron Reilly. I served on the Eastwind from the Spring of 66 until Dec. of 68.I have great memories of the ship and its crew. I am looking to order the tape about the Eastwind's last trip. I am sure it will bring back memories.
On 08/28/00 John Leahy (leahyjl@juno.com) said:
Served on Eastwind feb53 to mar 54 made 2 trips north left mar 54 for LORSTA Siapan to thaw out
On 08/23/00 Peter M Azer (pma@mediaone.net) said:
Peter M Azer served 62-64, New Zealand, Antartic, Chile, Remember the family day with the Camel Cig. coimmercial Boiston Harbor?..Enjoyedthe reunion (99 in Boston)...we left as teenagers to explore the,then,unknown and reunited 35 years later older men with the memories of an adventous youth. TRYING TO LOCATE : James Grayson (EN2,Chicago), Ken Murry (EM2, Baltimore, MY), Blackburn (EN2, Kansas)
On 08/21/00 Harold Allen (handjallen@monmouth.com) said:
The 'Mutiny' came from a navy sailor in McMurdo sound using a radio freq. almost the same as the Eastwind. He complained about conditions etc. and almost immediatly thereafter the Eastwind transmitted it's call sign and someone in the states picked the end of his transmission and the beginning of ours and called newspapers with the story causing all sorts of problems as you can remember. I wonder if that penguin ever sobered up at Anvers shore party.
On 08/21/00 Jerry Murdock (jerry41@eastex.net) said:
I served on the Eastwind from the fall of 1962 until the spring of 1965 (ET3 - ET2) - 2 McMurdos & 1 Antarctic peninsula (shore party at Anvers Island) & survived shore patrol duty in Valpo. I see that several of my old shipmates have posted since the last time I looked here. Just goes to show that some breaker sailors do (eventually) return to normal. I, for one remember the 'mutiny', but I never found out where the story originated. I wonder if anyone kept a copy of the newspaper with the story? I recall several 'O' division people harassing LCDR 'Z' by standing around in groups quietly chanting 'mumble, mumble, mumble, mutiny, mutiny, mutiny' - all in fun, of course.
On 08/20/00 Harold Allen (handjallen@monmouth.com) said:
I served on the Eastwind during Deepfreeze 1964. From November 63 to March of 64. Does anyone remember the infamous 'mutiny??'
On 08/19/00 Mike (Benny) McFadden (tonyrose3169@30below.com) said:
Just want to let my former shipmates know of my e-mail change, new e-mail is tonyrose3169@30below.com Have moved to Sault Ste. Marie, mi. and AOL is not available here. Looking forward to 2001 reunion in Boston. Have been off line for about 6 weeks, and hope to hear from you. Best to all of you.
On 07/28/00 Dick Pinckney, EN3 (cepinckney@AVON.net) said:
Searching for info/whereabouts of EN1 Eugene 'Red' Pothier who was transferred to the Eastwind circa '66. Served aboard CGC McCulloch with him '64-'66 in B1. Learned an awful lot from Red...great guy and a fabulous Engineman.
On 07/22/00 Anthony J.L.Smith (indiansmit@aol.com) said:
I,AnthonyJ.L.Smith EN3..323-904...was stationed aboard the EASTWIND during Operation DeepFreeze'60-'61.We were the first icebreaker to circumnavigate the Globe.I worked in deck engineering for EN2 Nick V. Swanson,and along with FN/EN Zerung maintained the Greenland Crusier,the LCVP,Whaleboat,aftersteering room,ships referigeration,and especially the Magnetic Compass on the Bridge with alchol supplied by Chief Corpsman Welch.CO was Capt.Joe Naab.We lost our 'Rum'rations for stealing the Marines Piano from their Panama PX.3 people who went ashore together:ENC M.R.Keller Ret. EN2 Nick V. Swanson,and myself.Exec.Officer Cmdr. Low.Duke Bethea,Coxwain of the LCVP,I was his engineer.Any and allship mates,pls.contact me. 5 Spring Dr.#9 Weber'sPk.Derry,NH 03038-7326 Tel.(603)432-7759 Fax(603)434-6771 I lost both of my Cruise books in a fire.If replaceable,PLEASE notify me. SEMPER FIDELIS or Simple Apperatis..Looking for Shipmates...Archie McBride,etc.
On 07/18/00 Robert Zipperer (rezipperer@aol.com) said:
I was on the Eastwind in 1957-58-59. CO WAS RD Schmitman. Not sure of Spelling. I was a 2nd class Radarman. Louie LaRiccia was in CIC with me. My favorite mentor. I just recently heard about reunions. Hope to attend in 2001. Snail mail is 250 west trippe street, Harlem Georgia 30814 At the time I was on the Eastwind ,I was from Savannah Georgia. My nickname given to me by Louie LaRiccia was ' the geech'
On 07/02/00 Warren D Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
It is with sad heart I bring you this message received today by snail mail from Howard Strauss' son by same name. I had called Howard's phone number in Illinois and received no answer untill last Monday, when a lady answered. She knew of any Howard Strauss so I wrote a letter to him as he travled a lot to all reunions. His son wrote back and said his 'father passed away 9-19-99 heart attack and stroke' very little pain as it was quick. I have compiled 26 pages 'Howard Strauss Honor Pages' for mailing to his family for grandchildren as requested. Howard was one of the engineering section to board the German trawler Externstein, and de-boobie-trap the ship. He and Mueller renamed the valves, lines, and controls from German to English, and was part of the rechristening the ship the 'EASTBREEZE' and took her to Iceland first, then to Constitution Pier for display in Boston, Ma.
On 06/28/00 MSTC Robin V. Klarmann (Vernada@prodigy.net) said:
My Grandfather, Richard Creasy (WA4RLC), passed away last year and left to me was a letter he had received from the Eastwind, 17 Apr 65, thanking him for placing phone patches for the crew during Deepfreeze '65. I wanted to pass on to you that the letter had a place of honor in his radio room and he was very impressed that Captain B.R.Henry took the time to recognize him. He enjoyed the radio communications, especially with the Eastwind!
On 06/12/00 Dwayne Montz (damontz@infinet.com) said:
My late dad served on the Eastwind in April of 1945. He was a R.T.1c. Does anyone recall a shipmate by the name of Roy Montz?
On 05/21/00 Jerry Lewis (jwalewis@hotmail.com) said:
TRIP REPORT Just returned from 23 days in New Zealand. It was great - brought back many memories of past visits on the USCGC EASTWIND. Met and spent some time with old friends from Deep Freeze 64. Looking forward to the reunion at Logan in Boston 2001.
On 05/11/00 Robert Bridges (champbel@netzero.com) said:
served from 1967 to de-commissioning crew in Dec 1968 the great lakes trip was a blast going thru all of the locks
On 04/30/00 BRUCE BRADY (wagb4@home.com) said:
2nd ALL ICEBREAKER SAILOR REUNION TO BE HELD THIS AUGUST IN VALLEJO, CAL..CONTACT FOR REUNION INFO.
On 04/08/00 Billy G Parker (bgparker3@juno.com) said:
Billy Parker RM3c--'45 &46'. Still hoping to hear from shipmates during this time. I would like to encourage those who could help 'Tex' Bonner with his book about the Mighty E. to get in touch. Please don't miss this great opportunity to share the experiences of this great lady!
On 03/26/00 Mike McFadden (tonyrose3169@aol.com) said:
Just want to update my e-mail address as it has changed, hope we can continue to keep in touch
On 03/22/00 DAVID BENNETT (david@flurb.org) said:
ONBOARD 61-63 AS,SN-SA-SN AGAIN. DUKE BETHEA WAS BOSN. I'D LIKE TO SAY HI TO ANYONE OUT THERE THAT STILL HAS A MEMORY LEFT..
On 03/19/00 george parker (parker@pacifier.com) said:
was aboard 8-29-61 to 9-12-62 bm/3
On 03/16/00 Ralph Cromley (rcromley@orthodon.com) said:
Served aboard from 63 to 66, 3 deep freezes, 1 north,2 south
On 03/12/00 Dauphinais (mlnorthrop@yahoo.com) said:
served aboard 1955-1957, 1960-1962.
On 03/05/00 Al Beal (Bosun66@aol.com) said:
Served aboard 66 to 68 decom crew. My first ship & unit after bootcamp. I was the last and youngest to report abaord. Crossed the Antarctic circle on my 18th Birth day. Much of what I learned about being a sailer and a (hopefully) good Coastie I learned aboard her from some great teachers
On 03/02/00 WILLIE RUTHERFORD (NJ3Q@AOL.COM) said:
HELL'0. I WAS ON THE EASTWIND THAT INFAMOUS MORNING IN 1949. JUST GOT OFF BOILER WATCH ABOUT 30MINUTES BEFORE THE GULF STREAM HIT US. LOOKING FOR OTHER FORMER CREW MEMBERS . THANKS.
On 02/05/00 Glenn Arrant (arrant.glenn@ssd.loral.com) said:
I was Em-3 on the last trip. Currently work as an engineer for Loral in San Diego. Looking for Louie Lowendosky EM2
On 01/27/00 Frank A. Soares Jr. (ledgecrest @aol.com) said:
Went aboard the E April 59 at the Bethleham East Boston Shipyard-drydock.I was an FA right out of Cape May. Sailed on an Arctic trip in June 59. We ran into a rough storm on the way to Halifax.All us 'boots' got sick as hell.At Halifax we joined up with the Westwind, Edisto, Adtica, and Glacier for the trip north.I was assigned to B2 engineroom , then to Deck Engineers under ENC Farnsworth. I loved being Boat Engineer on the LCVP's. I left the E in Nov.59 to go to Engineman school in Groton,then went to the McCulloch at Hdqr. Boston
On 01/24/00 Chris Malinger (polar@mwt.net) said:
1962-1964 One Operation Deep Freeze trip and one Palmer Peninsula trip. After a few Weather Patrols on USCG Bibb went to Viet-Nam. Changed to the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a full-time technician. At present I am a Sergeant First Class.
On 01/22/00 Mike Scanlon (mscanlon@cox.net) said:
1963- 1965 served with BMC Sutcliffe, BMC French, BM1Morris, BM2 Mulkern, BM3 Hackney BM3 Bassett, SNBM Bayko, SNBM, Childress, SNBM Glidden good ship good crew, lots of adventure for a young guy, went to the Edisto with Joe Bayko eventuallly retired as CWO4.
On 01/20/00 Richard Plume (skplume@juno.com) said:
On Eastwind 62 thru 64, made Deepfreeze 63 and Deepfreeze 64. Hallet station, Ross Island, Palmer Peninsula. 128 days at sea was a long time, loved every minute of it. The christmas tree we hauled down didn't make it though. RM2/the radio gang.
On 01/17/00 Bob Harper (anbo@cchono.com) said:
On the Eastwind 1955 & 1956 as YN2. Made Operation Deep Freeze I. Many good memories and made many good friends. Trying to find a Robert Griffin from Boston Mass. assigned during the same period
On 01/16/00 Warren D Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of the crewmen who have contributed questionaire forms, photos and personal experiences, helping me to write the bio of a great ship, The Mighty E-astwind. Especially want to thank Captains Brier and Bailey, they have knocked themselves out to assist in getting materials togather along with Earl Ellis, out table host, Louie La Riccia, Leroy Grant, Bob Crowninshield, H. Strauss, R. Morland, R Retskey...so many more. Thank you ALL. so very much. Any Stragglers? Any addendums to materials aqlready sent? Anyone else wish to contribute to their personal honor page? Email me ASAP. WDB
On 01/11/00 Frankie moore (efp@atomic.net) said:
I was on the Eastwind for the 61-62 trip and the 62-63 trip. i have been looking for a shipmate for over 35 years. his name was Donald Rancourt Mackinnon and he was in B-3 engine room. If anyone knows how to get in touch with him please e-mail me. thanks a lot.
On 01/02/00 Charles E. Crowell (capecodcanal@aol.com) said:
Aboard the WGB279 as a CS-3 from 58-60. From the Artic to the Anartica. Great memories. Would like to hear fron those who shared the days on this luxury cruise.
On 01/02/00 JOSEPH QUINTILIANI (USCGDIVER@WEBTV.NET) said:
servered on the great lady 68 made last cruise. was the diver on her. also on the eastwind assoc. committee. we are going forward in the plannig of reunion may 2001 in boston more to follow on prices. got some great rates again. HOPE to see you thier, and find some older faces from our younger days.
On 12/19/99 Billy G. Parker (W0RDJ@worldnet.att.net) said:
My name is Billy Parker. I served aboard her 45-46 during ww2.I was RM3c when discharged. I'm looking for others who were on her in this period.
On 12/17/99 John Hawarden (michiganmimi@aol.com) said:
Radarman Deep Freeze 64-65.
On 12/12/99 QM2 Doug Kerr (dougkerr@aol.com) said:
OK, Chief Buckner, are you still doing Camel ads, as in 'Ray Buckner, polar navigator, and a Camel smoker' in your A-1 foul WX gear? I was QM2 with you in 1963-64 and made the Palmer trip. And I did not catch anything in Valparaiso! I remember QM1 Ed Salanski, but don't know where he went. What about QM3 Bill Damery....last I heard he was a fireman in Massachusetts.
On 12/01/99 John McCormick (john.mccormick@jd.power.com) said:
I am posting this on behalf of J.D. Power (of J.D. Power and Associates). He served as a junior officer on Eastwind in mid 1950's, transferred to Tender Cactus as XO in 1956. Mr. Power has many fond memories of his shipmates and would appreciate hearing from you.
On 11/27/99 C. William Bailey (eastwind68@aol.com) said:
The Companion Booklet 'Letters From The Land Of Ice' isnow ready for distribution to all holders of the Video 'The Last Cruise Of The EASTWIND'. If you got a copy at Reunion please send me your snail address See Home Page at http://members.aol.com/eastwind68
On 11/24/99 Mike McFadden (tonyrose@netins.net) said:
My name is Mike McFadden, this is my first trip to reunion hall.Would be interested in hearing from any former Eastwinder. I made DF 61-62 62-63 64-65 66-67 and the North trip in summer of 67. During my tours I worked in all Engine rooms and GSK. I am a member of the Eastwind Assoc. and would like to see everyone join as I feel we are a select group
On 11/11/99 TOM BRODEUR (tombroda@msn.com) said:
I WAS ABOARD FROM JUNE 1959 THROUGH DEEPFREEZE '60'WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE OF YOU GUYS
On 11/04/99 Louie LaRiccia (knatty@uswest.net) said:
Just got word today of the passing of R.I. Young, who was QM1 during my time on the 'wind (58-60)He attended the first reunion in PA. He was well respected by his peers.
On 10/16/99 Ray L Buckner,CHBOSN2,ret (rbuc706221@aol.com) said:
What ever happened to Ed Salanski,went on as QM1 in '64 and I think made QMC while aboard. I left and went on the Duane in Jul/65 and he was still aboard then as QM1.He was a darn good QM.
On 10/11/99 Ray L Buckner (rbuc706221@aol.com) said:
After 3 1/2 years in Alaska (Storis and AirDet) I went to Good old Eastwind May/62 - Jul/65. Then to the Duane for 2 years,then in Aug to the Southwind for another trip south.
On 10/07/99 Paul GM3 (phm36@charter.net) said:
On Eastwind from 64-66 Did McMurdo, Palmer, Hallet and North patrol. Hung with great guys, Paul Streeter, Ray Tasca, Chile Childress, Tolbert, The 'Rocket', GM1 Burky, Joe Sheehy, Chief Callahan, FT1 Neary, and many more. I was a GM3
On 10/05/99 George Pistey (Sluggotwo@aol.com) said:
was on the wind from 59-61 made one north trip and two south trips around the world
On 10/02/99 Kathleen Griffith (griffithkat@yahoo.com) said:
I am searching for Frank Bach, who served on the Eastwind and was a very good friend of my parents (Jack and Agnes Ryan). They are going to be celebrating their 50th anniversary in two years and I would love to surprise them. If you know where he is would you please respond to e-mail address griffithkat@yahoo.com
On 08/16/99 carl ballentine (therock@jnlk.com) said:
My wife and I had a great time at the reunion this year and are already talking about going again. We met a lot of new Eastwind friends and especially all of the old one I hadn't seen in well over 30 years. Can't wait to go back again.
On 07/22/99 Al Brier (tel: 908 464 1437) said:
Newsletter # 14 is in the mail. 194 attended Saturday's Banquetof which 118 Shipmates were counted. Plankowner Homer Zuspann was among them. They came from Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Isls and New Brunswick, CAnada. We sure 'boxed the Compass'. Sunday's Buffet totaled 110 attendees and all appeared to be having an enjoyable time. I want to thank all my committee members for their hard work and volunteered hours over the two years we were planning this Reunion. They did a Bravo/Zulu job. Have a great summer, Shipmates. Keep in touch with one-another.
On 07/11/99 Michael 'Benny' McFadden (lelievrej@msn.com) said:
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Eastwind Reunion in Boston in May of 1999 was a wonderful time and it was great to see all. My wife and I hope to attend the next reunion of the Eastwind Please email me at lelievrej@msn.com
On 07/11/99 Michael (lelievrej@msn.com) said:
Just wanted to tell everyone that attended the Eastwind Reunion in Boston in June of 1999 that it was a wonderful time and it was great to see all.
On 07/08/99 Warren D Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hi Mates! Hear that you had a wonderful reunion in Boston over the Memorial Day week end.This is a plea/reminder for those attendees to fill out and mail those forms provided foryour personal page of honor in the Bio of the Mighty `E'astwind. Incase you have misplaced or lost the form, just a one or two page sea story of your tour of duty aboard, with your from/to dates and who your Captain(s) were, witha snap-shot.To: WDBonner 222 N Shasta St Orange, Ca. 92869
On 07/04/99 Ralph Jones (bettepaul@webtv.net) said:
Hi fellow shipmates, EN2 Ralph Jones Nov48 to Jan49. I was onboard during the collision in Jan49 off coast of NJ. Sorry I missed the recent reunion. Drop me a line if you want to chat, the addy is through my sister and she will get the message to me. Good luck to all.Ralph Jones
On 06/03/99 Fred Morton (coastie.hotel157@cox.net) said:
I was on the mighty Eastwind from 1965 to 1967, she was a ship to be proud of.I attended the reunion on May 29, 1999 and it was great to see shipmates I haven't seen or heard from in over 30 years. I hope all the shipmates of the Eastwind that didn't attend this year will be able to make for the next reunion.
On 05/26/99 Bill Bailey (eastwind68@aol.com) said:
I just wants to say THANKS for the wonderful response to the video of 'The Last Cruise' and for granting me the opportunity to present a unique memento of a ship that was always First Class in every task. Look at the Home Page at: http://members.aol.com/eastwind68 for further details.Hope to see many old and NEW friends at Reunion.
On 05/25/99 Warren D. Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
I'm sorry I can't attend the reunion this coming weekend, but have sent materials to Boston already for you to peruse. If you desire to be part of this great ships history, I urge you to pick up a form and mail itto me with any photos you wish to be on your page(s). Anyone elsethat can't attend, and wants to be apart of her history, E-mail meand I'll mail you a form. My tahnks to the many who have alreadycontributed... This will be your book, I'm just the Editor for the USCG Museum. If I have made errots in this message, pleaseforgive, the type is so small my old eyes can't read it.
On 05/23/99 John Oberlander (dot.john@netzero.net) said:
John Oberlander and wife will be at reunion May 28 -May 31. Hope to see all old shipmates. Sailed 66 and 67.
On 02/26/99 Carl Ballentine (therock@jnlk.com) said:
My wife and I will be attending the reunion in Boston.We are Arriving Thursday and leaving Monday. Looking forward to seeing everyone especially guys from 1961-62-63. This will be our first reunion but surely not our last.
On 02/19/99 Richard Moland (uscg@webtv.net) said:
I will be at the Reunion, looking forward to seeing some old friends on board 67/68 till decom.
On 02/14/99 Art Smith (bknthumb@olypen.com) said:
request to locate Johnny Mcgee and/or Kenny Allen aboard 1960-62
On 02/12/99 Bill Bousquet (Gani@aol.com) said:
My wife and I will be attending the reunion sat&sun.Like to see guys from62-64,Should be great fun.
On 02/04/99 Evora (W279@WEBTV.NET) said:
Served on board,1953-54.Are there any of us left!
On 01/23/99 DON SAP (MOTORMARTMOTORMART@ WORLDNET) said:
MY NAME IS DONALD SAP WAS ON BOARD IN 1955 OPERATIONDEEP FREEZE 1 AND 2 TPIPS NORTH WAS EN 3PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU GUYSE MAIL MOTORMARTMOTORMART @WORLDNET
On 01/17/99 Warren Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Still working on bio of The Mighty `E'astwind. Desperately needcontact with all CO's by e-mail or snail mail. I wish to fairly represent each CO in his chapter of history, with full page photo preferably in dress uniform. The group photos I have are not good for extracting a single photo. Also time is running out for those who have not e-mailed me their sea stories on the Eastwind. I need their accounts of events, humorus or sad, but true... Thanks in advance. PS go to Eastwind68@a0l.com for info on her last voage and how to get a great video of her by her last CO, Captain Wm.Bailey. WDBonner, MOMM3c WWII SN# 650-886.Regular mail address: 222 N. Shasta St, Orange,Ca.92869-3432
On 01/13/99 Carl Ballentine (therock@jnlk.com) said:
Hi looking for anyone that was on the Eastwind in 1961-62-63 also anybody who may know Dick Young who was from East Port maine
On 01/11/99 Bill Bousquet (Gani@aol.com) said:
I was on the Eastwind from 62-64. Made two trips south.Capt was B.R.Henry. Looking for a SN Joe Bayko.
On 01/07/99 Ben Critchley (benc@rochester.rr.com) said:
I was onboard for two South Trips 61-63 a rough riding old ship but the best loved New Zeland
On 01/05/99 Lt jg Merrill 'Lefty' Schwartz (leftyschwartz@in-tch.com) said:
I was one of two USN helicopter pilots on the Eastwind during the summer season of 1953. Can anybody tell me what happened to the ship, such as when it was decommissioned and anything else of interest on its cruises since I was on it? Thank you.
On 01/01/99 Dave Winson (dwinson@ttlc.net) said:
Served The EastWind 62-63...128 straight days in the ice.Beep Beep...
On 12/17/98 CWO Darel McCormick (Sardog1@msn.com) said:
My father, GMCS JOHN H. MCCORMICK served on the Eastwind from 65 to 68. I have a super 8 video of the deep freeze 66 trip around the world, a ship newsletter, and pictures. I am currently on active duty in San Juan PR and would be interested in communicating with any of his old shipmates that remember him. I hope to attend the 99 reunion.
On 12/08/98 Richard Moland (uscg@webtv.net) said:
Saw capt.Bailey's last trip of the Eastwind today.I saw alot of guys I remembered,have not seen in 30yrs.What a treat,I was like a kid in a candy store watching.I remembered everything in the video,where&when it just woke up the brain
On 12/07/98 Richard Moland (uscg@webtv.net) said:
I want To thank Capt.Bailey last CO of the Eastwind he has put together a video of our last trip.What a xmas present for 1998.There is not to many units in any sevice that can go back 30yrs and relive.Thanks Capt.Richard Moland
On 12/04/98 C.William Bailey (HDBrass@aol.com) said:
The movie video 'Arctic East '68 (The Last Voyage Of CGC EASTWIND' is now available. See http://members.aol.com/Eastwind68 for details and selected illustrations. I believe the film will be of interest not only to the 1968 crew but to ALL EW personnel as a memento of a 'Grand Old Lady Of The Sea'.
On 12/03/98 Warren D. Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
A specual thanks to ALL who have sent me highlights of their tour of duty on Ewind including Captain Bill Bailey promised decomm script and photos.
On 11/08/98 Clarence Roehm (caroehm@up.net) said:
On board '55
On 10/23/98 Wayne Salam (Salame) (salway67@hotmail.com) said:
Was on the wind for one North and two South. 64-67
On 09/27/98 Bill Bailey (HDBrass@aol.com) said:
CO on last cruise. Always glad to hear from Shipmates. Am presently working on transfering film to video of Arctic '68.
On 09/15/98 Warren Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hi Mates, just routienly checking in and discovered my last visit last month was glitched and entered twice, without the full msg. The manuscript (book) I am writing on the Bio of THE MIGHTY`E' is a good work in progress. I have had lots of help from guys that served same time as I, '44 - '45, to end of WWII. Their names will be in the history of the Eastwind on publication. I would like to hear from any other officers and enlisted men that have not already contributed their memories of this great Lady, that weathered seas so rough that most ships would avoid, and brought us safely back to port. ANY materials contributed will be most helpful in making the log as complete as possible. THANKS! WDB
On 08/27/98 Warren D. Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hello Mates, just dropped by to check if anyone has checked in since last here. The book bio of the
On 08/12/98 TIBBETTS, David F. (grundoone@hotmail.com) said:
I was Master-At-Arms, Engineering Division, GSK Storekeeper.(SK2) Served in EASTWIND Sep 1966 thru Apr 1967. South Sep 66 North Jun 67 Oct 67 Retired SKC
On 08/04/98 Richard Moland(67 68) (uscg@webtv.net) said:
I am looking for color photo's of the eastwind
On 07/25/98 whiteman (elur@bellatlantic.net) said:
Boarded Eastwind directly out of boot camp in Feb. 1948. Left appox. one month prior to the collision off of Cape May in 1949. This trip was to take crews to the CG Yard for precommisioning of the AVP's.Ch. Busby and FN Zerr were both friends of mine, both lost in the collision.I made a trip to Narsacuack Greenland in the spring of 48 and then we paticipated in Task Force 80 with the then navy ships Edisto and Markab.During this trip we found papers left by Adm. Perry during his trip to the pole.Long time ago,and there aren't many of us left.
On 07/25/98 john williams (jwilli1504) said:
my dad was on the eastwind uscgc wagb 279, in 1957,HAVE PHOTO OF SHIP, PHOTO OF ICEBURGS TAKEN FORM SHIP,HAVE DOCUMENT WHERE MY DAD CROSSED
On 07/13/98 Brian Pickhover (Pickhover@aol.com) said:
Eastwind was my first assignment out of OCS in 1968. I remember fondly QMC Bensom and RDC Tripp. Capt. Bailey was CO. Ens Brunelle was my roomate. I was the EMO, Exchange Officer, O Div Officer, CIC Officer and Asst. Navigator. I was qualified as OD underway in ice. Breaking ice was a blast. We were the first polar icebreaker to go to the Graet Lakes. Coming out of the Thule O Club at two AM to be blinded by the sun is something I'll never forget.
On 04/29/98 Warren D. Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
The Boas'n mate's pipe screamed over the ships loudspeaker systemand a heavy voice shouted, General Quarters...GENERAL QUARTERS!!!All hands turn-to!!! We have all heard this alert followed by theships klaxon gongs rapidly striking the seconds, as men leaped totheir GQ Action stations. This History of the Mighty Eastwind is coming along nicely with the help of several who have, or whoesfather's have served on her during her twentyfive year career allover both poles and most of this world. The history pages would notbe complete without the original commissioning crew in 1943-44. Can anyone help me please. I'm sorry now I never knew the Yoman on board! Thanks if you can point me in the right direction.
On 04/19/98 Hank Cassani , CAPT USN (Retired) (cassani@ix.netcom.com) said:
Navy Helo Pilot aboard for May-Aug 54 unsuccessful attempt to resupply Weather Station Alert on northern tip of Ellsmere Island. I remember that Capt. G.H. Bowerman was C.O.(who could forget him)!! LTJG Al Manning (later Admiral Manning) taught me one hell of a lot about seamanship. Does anyone have ADM Manning's e-address??
On 04/08/98 Bill Hendry (wchendry@aol.com) said:
Hi to all my former shipmates.Served from 66-68 under Capt.Benkert & Capt. Bailey.Made Deepfreeze 67, two Norths, & a Great Lakes trip.Got off in Greenland when I made Warrant 8-1-68 & was transferred to the CGC Diligence in Key West.
On 04/05/98 Warren D. Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hi Mates! Just dropped by to see if anyone was still around from WWII yrs. Iwas one of the original crewmen, Ships commishioning to my Honorable Discharge in 1945 after the end of war. Would like to hear from anyone who wishes to e-mail. Thanks for your time, W.D.Bonner, MOMM3C
On 03/29/98 PACS Jim Perkins (perkinspacs@ameritech.net) said:
was stationed aboard this ship between oct 63 and may 67. was with first palmer station crew under b.r.henry and second palmer visit with benkert.
On 01/25/98 W.D.Bonner (wdbonner@pacbell.net) said:
Hi Mates! Changed my e-mail address since last listed. Thought I'd drop by and see if there are any other WWII ghosts lurking about. Would like to hear from anyone who wants to add his own experiences into a book I am writting on the Mighty Eastwind of the North and South. Any help, hints, or orders will be immensely appreciated. Three buddies have sent me pictures and log diarys which will be in the book. Thank you in advance, wdbonner@pacbell.net or my BBS is Ol'Codger's 714-639-1139 24X7
On 01/10/98 Richard Moland (uscg@webtv.com) said:
I was on the Eastwind 67/68 lots of memorys like to chat about the old days Ron Reilly was a great cook.
On 10/06/97 Warren Bonner (w.bonner@worldnet.att.net) said:
Hello Gents! Been in the VA hosp again fer a spell, but am home and doing fine now. My computer crashed while I was in hosp. so I lost some very wonderful, special Gifs of the Eastwind that I had planned to use in a book I am writing about her. One pix of her in front of an iceberg with a hole in it big enough for the ship to pass through was particularly unique, as were some other gifs of her cozied up to bergs and breaking ice. Also one gif with the bi-plane named The Duck loaded onboard amidship. If any of you good folks who e-mailed me Gifs & JPGs would repeat, I'll give you full credit by name in the book. Thank you for your time. me before would
On 08/30/97 Warren Bonner 650-886 (w.bonner@worldnet.att.net) said:
Hi Mates! Yes I am back from VA Hosp (long Bch) and survived the Angiplasti plus a total right knee implant! Can't run yet, but can walk more then a mile. Have missed getting to check in on you guys last few months. So where did you hide the ship? Would like to thank those that responded e-mail to me, specially Brian who is bkhanlon@monad.net, as he was good enough to send gifs of the Eastwind to cheer me up in my painful theropy days. The book I'm writing needs all the help any of you can give my old memory with gifs and times and dates documenting her couragious life-span. Thank you in advance, very much. OK, I shut!
On 07/31/97 James C. Hanlon (bkhanlon@monad.net) said:
I was aboard the Eastwind from September 50 to May 53. I'm looking for the education officer at the time, Ensign Charles Glass. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of him?
On 07/23/97 Bill Cutchens (cutch@rocketmail.com) said:
Looking for information on the 1959 cruise into the ice. Need the lat/long and date when the Polar Bear initiation took place.
On 06/29/97 Doug (Huey) Hughes (dahse@comcast.net) said:
Hello, Mike Scanlon and Jerry Lewis, from (Huey). On Board from Dec 1963 to May 1965
On 06/04/97 Oscar D. Gray (seabird@interpath.com) said:
CMM Oscar D. Gray Hello to all shipmates
On 05/30/97 Bob Bonville (bbonvill@az76.honeywell.com) said:
Does anyone remember the skipper for Deepfreeze 62. His name was B.R. Henry. We always thought that The BR stood for Burbon, Rum. I can remember that cases of booze was brought into his cabin before the trip. Did any of you attend the actual reunion this year up in Boston?
On 05/13/97 RICHARD J. CARLIN (HOULIGAN@WEBTV.NET) said:
NICE TO FIND A SPOT TO TALK ABOUT A LOST LOVE. SERVED 65 TO THE END.CAPT BENKERT &BAILEY.ANYONE ON BOARD THEN I SAW SOME FAMILIAR NAMES DROP A NOTE. BIG DOC (UNCLE BILLY)
On 04/25/97 george s morrison (morrgeo@campnet.nb.ca) said:
hello shipmates, how are you all. i was on the (wind) 1965 thru 1968
On 04/25/97 Bob Philpott (rphilpott@cfcc.edu) said:
I served from 66-68 CO was Capt Mike Benkert Greetings to all my former shipmates
On 04/24/97 Don Bailey, AGCS USCG ret (dickbrooks@juno.com) said:
Served on board 1952, would like to hear from old shipmates.
On 04/18/97 RON MULHERN (GNDROD@AOL.COM) said:
Served abored the Eastwind 60-61. Operation Deepfreeze task force 43. Was aboard the first icebreaker to circumnavigate the globe.
On 04/13/97 Dan Gardiner (gardiner@crl.com) said:
Greetings! There's a photo of the EASTWIND and WESTWIND bow-to-bow at: http://www.crl.com/~gardiner/westwind/images/eastwest.html
On 04/10/97 Arthur Smith (bknthumb@olypen.com) said:
served aboard Eastwind 1960-61 61-62. Made the around the world cruise in 1962.
On 04/05/97 Robert P Robinson (robinson@volpe1.dot.gov) said:
My Dad (Robby Robinson) was a Engineman on the Eastwind in the late 1950's. I would appreciate hearing from some of his former shipmates.
On 04/02/97 Don Bailey BMCM ret (dickbrooks@juno.com) said:
Would like to hear from old shipmates.
On 03/24/97 Warren D. Bonner (w.bonner@worldnet.att.net) said:
Does anyone have, or know where I can obtain photos of the Mighty E? Sure would appreciate any info. WDB
On 03/16/97 Bonner, Warren D. (w.bonner@worldnet.att.net) said:
First ship assignment '44 Long Beach, was first fireman assignrd to Eng. Rm. #3. Commissioned her after sea trials, went to Boston via Panama Cannal. Boston was home port 'till seperation in '45. We captured the first German weather sta.s near the North pole, the first German ship "The Exterminstine" towed to Constitution Pier, and the first U-boat in WWWII. I am real proud to have served on that great lady of many "firsts", not the least of which was having three screws... two aft and one forward. My deepest respect for those who died in that era. Our pilot of "The Duck" bi-plane, Robinson, Ships Photographer, and Harvy ,a seaman knocked over board by a sheet of Ice from boat deck above. Hats off to Captian Thomas, (later Admiril), and all the fine officers and crewmen who skilfully manouvered the Eastwind in several U-boat attacks. I would like e-mail from anyone. thanks
On 02/26/97 JERRY LEWIS (jwalewis@hotmail.com) said:
Served on the EASTWIND 1963,1964 & 1965 as SK2 on the pay desk. Remember Mike Scanlan well. Remember the hammack on the fantail. Hope to make the reunion in Boston in May.
On 02/24/97 JACK RAMSEY RMCM (RET) (jrr57@sbcglobal.net) said:
I WAS ONBOARD AS A RADIOMAN FROM MAY 1954 TIL JULY 1955
On 02/01/97 Roger Brunell (rogbrunell@worldnet.att.net) said:
1st assignment out of CGA - July 67 til decommissioning in December 68.
On 01/28/97 John Parker (retcapjohn@hotmail.com) said:
Just a boot in 1954. Operation Sunec. See you at the re-union in Boston.
On 01/26/97 Mike Scanlon CWO4 Ret (mscanlon@cox.net) said:
I was aboard 64 66 Palmer station trip and one mcmurdo trip and one nort trip. Any old? boats out there
On 01/17/97 Berry Meaux (blmeaux@whidbey.net) said:
I was a LT and made part of the '59-60 Deepfreeze. I was TAD from HQ doing PR work.
On 01/12/97 Douglas O. Root (owen@capital.net) said:
Looking for members of the 817 Engrs-Peace Time outfit that sailed on the Eastwind in 1947 trip to Narsaw / Blueie West 1,My friend Andrew Stine was on that cruse and would like to make contactes with anyone out there with his group.Andy is now working hard to set up yearly reunions with his ENGR unit that he was stationed with over seas.
On 01/06/97 Leonard Whitmore (lwwhitmore@aol.com) said:
I was stationed aboard The Eastwind from Oct 1950 thru Sept 1952. Any shipmates out there ?
On 12/27/96 Ralph E. Spear (rockeyq@earlthlink.net) said:
Onboard 9/61 thru 9/62 - RM3 ... See Coosbay
On 12/21/96 Bob Hendry (USCGNAVENG@AOL.COM) said:
My father, ENC Bill Hendry, was stationed onboard during 66-67. Would like to hear from any of his former shipmates.
On 12/09/96 JERRY WEBB (jwebb@mint.net) said:
QM2/QM3 last Arctic East trip and decommissioning trip to Curtis Bay Nov/Dec 1968. Looking for Bill Benton, QMC, later transferred to CGC Vigilant in New Bedford.
On 12/02/96 John W "Bill" Colton (billcolton@worldnet.att.net) said:
QMC, April 1952 till June 1955
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