OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
BASE Gloucester
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On 03/03/08 Ray L. Burdeos
said:
I was stationed aboard the CGC Lilac in 1956 and aboarrd the CGC Zinnia in 1961. Our
CO on the Lilac was Lt. John Midgett and aboard the Zinnia was CWO Patrick. Had a wonderful time
both duty stations.
Ray L. Burdeos
Galveston,Texas
www.rayburdeos.com
On 03/02/08 Frederick Fortner, Ret
said:
I'm looking forward to seeing lots of OLD Friends.
On 02/28/08 Jack Eppert
said:
Phila. / Gloucester reunion update.
Plans are firming up for the open house and reunion scheduled for this summer so its time for an
update.
At this point it appears that a change of command will not be taking place at the base.
This gives the planning committee a little more flexibility in putting the program together.
The date for the gathering will be Friday June 13th 2008. This reunion is open to all who
have served at the bases in Philadelphia and Gloucester City.
The gathering during the day will include a lunch bar-b-q, a visit from a USCG drill team
from the Virginia area with Civil War equipment and an operating 12lb. Dahlgren Signal Gun.
We have a promise of the forty-foot utility boat, the 40450, making the trip down from New
York for the day. This, of course, depends on weather conditions and the cooperation of a
boat that is getting a little old. Base personnel will be conducting tours of the equipment
that is available that day. There will be an all hands gathering with a brief history of
Sector Delaware Bay and welcoming speeches in the morning. The base multi-purpose room will
be open all day, to all visitors with memorabilia on display. This event will start at 1000
hours and be open all day until about 1630 hrs. There will be a nominal charge of about
$10.00 for us to attend the daytime event to offset the costs.
The planning committee is asking for digital images of pictures you may have of the either
base for a continuous video display they are putting together. If you have any pictures
that you can share let me know and I’ll provide an email address for you to forward them to.
The idea of the evening formal dinner has been canceled due to the high costs involved.
These costs would exclude many of the junior officers and enlisted people from attending.
This celebration is more about them than us so we have to fend for ourselves if other
activities are to be planned. I am working on an idea of a dinner cruise on The Spirit of
Philadelphia, but those who attend can certainly make their own arrangements if they wish to
extend the day. This cruise can be viewed at the below link.
http://www.spiritofphiladelphia.com/ph/dinnerearly.jsp I will contact you after your
commitment to attend with costs or any other, less expensive alternatives we may come up
with. The cruise is in the range of $80.00 per person.
Parking for the open house will be available in the Sheet Metal Worker’s Local 19 school
parking lot located just south of the base. The dress code will be casual for the day.
This is obvious but has to be mentioned anyway. We will be entering an active military base
for the open house. All appropriate security measures will be in effect. Photo
identification may be required for admittance. This will also be an alcohol free event.
I need a commitment for the open house as soon as possible with a cut off date of March 31st
to allow for planning of the meal and space requirements. Please get back to me with any
questions and for a registration form. This notice is going out in both electronic and
printed format. If you have email and received this by USPS and have not contacted me,
please do so.
Jack L. Eppert
jlebpe@ verizon.net
(215) 379-8732
On 12/30/07 J.J.Sawicki
said:
Retired MKCM Sawicki at glocester 77 to 79 played alot of ball yelled alot contact me
any old shipmates from gloster \Glacier\Bunttonwood\ Acacia\ Woodrush\Mackinaw \duluth\Kukui\Hi
On 12/12/07 Ken Mattern
said:
I came to the base as an FA right out of boot camp in January 1983. I worked in the DC shop
and left as a DC2 in January 1986. Someone posted a video on youtube.com using pictures taken on the
base during the mid-eighties. It’s a collection of still photographs and it’s nicely done.
On 12/10/07 LARRY BAKER
said:
I was at Gloucester from July 1958 to Oct 12, 1960 , was the SN on the 40450 and
SNBMinC of the 40412 (they were out of BM's). I hope to see lots of you folks at the Philly Reunion
in the spring of 2008
On 10/24/07 Jack Eppert
said:
Len Aulett and I attended the monthly update meeting for the open house and reunion next
year at the Philadelphia base. It appears that the formal dinner will be at the Sheet Metal
Workers Local 19 union hall next door to the base. This will make it very convenient to attend
both. This may be confirmed as soon as next month.
Along with other festivities there is the possibility of having a 40' utility boat at the
station. Frank Moran is currently restoring the CG40450, a boat from Gloucester NJ, and is
hoping to bring her down to her last active duty home for the gathering. Details are being
worked out between Frank and the base staff.
Unfortunately the definite date of the open house cannot be determined until late December.
There is a pending activity at the base that may be occurring that must be confirmed. I'll
get the date and pass the word ASAP. We will need to commit to the base shortly after the
date is picked so that preparations can continue in a timely manner.
Please, if you know of anyone else who served at either base pass this information to them.
We want to include as many people as we can find. The notice has been posted on every web
site I can locate that Coastie's might frequent.
On 10/16/07 Jack Eppert
said:
Coast Guard in Philadelphia
20th Anniversary Gala
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is planning a 20th anniversary open house and formal dinner. This
event will take place next summer (June/July 2008) at the Coast Guard Base in Philadelphia. Any
veterans who have served at MIO Philadelphia, Base Gloucester City, New Jersey, or MSO/Group
Philadelphia are invited to attend the events.
Plans for the day’s activities are still being finalized, but could include a display of
memorabilia and performance of the Coast Guard Band. Tours of the facility and meeting areas will
be provided for guests to meet and reminisce. You may attend either the Open House or the formal
dinner or both events, if so desired. The cost for the formal dinner (which will be held at a
local site) is yet to be determined.
Formal registration will be done through Sector Delaware Bay, but they are asking for me as the
veteran’s liaison to give them an idea of how many people will be attending now. Please email or
phone to let me know if you are coming and if you are bringing a guest.
Official pamphlets will be available near the end of 2007, from the Sector, with a deadline of
February 2008 for final registration.
If you know of any other area veterans who served at Philadelphia or Gloucester, please let them
know of this event. If you have any memorabilia from your time in the Philadelphia/Gloucester
area, please let me know and it will be displayed (as mentioned above) during the event.
Additional information will be forwarded, as it becomes available, to anyone who contacts me with
his or her interest.
Jack Eppert
Ph: (215)379-8732
e-mail: jlebpe@verizon.net
On 08/25/07 Jack Eppert
said:
This is VERY prelimiary but there is talk of a Base Gloucester reunion at the current base
in Philadelphia next June. It has to pass a lot of hurdles before being given the OK. I'll keep
you informed if it happens and post it on the reunion page as well.
On 04/06/07 Barry Hoover
said:
I was stationed at Base Gloucester from 1973 to 1975 as EN3. Remember those cold inner
harbor patrols on 40412. Worked with Kim Lee, Chief Raytan & cold beer in the fridge in the engine
shop. Played on the softball team with a crazy Texan BM1 Akin, Kim Lee and others, good times by
all. Is Capt. Goodwin still around?? Drop me an email if you were stationed there (73 thru 75) .
Possible reunion in the future?
On 04/02/07 Al Litz
said:
I was transferred to the Lilac from the Campbell the summer of 58. I was a machinist
mate 1/c. I left the Lilac and the coast guard in Jan. 59. The day I arrived for duty on the Lilac I
had my girlfriend now my wife of 48 years with me. I throw a butt out the car window as we went
through the gate and unknown to the two of us it lands on the back seat of my car. By the time we
got to the ship the guy on watch was pointing to a fire in the back seat. A great way to start my
tour. I enjoyed my time on the Lilac.
On 03/10/07 Dick Levesque
said:
Does anyone have any info or photos of CG40450? I understand she is being restored and
would like to add her to my site www.coastguardpics.com with the other 40's. Thanks
On 02/28/07 Mark Junk
said:
I remember alot of good times from 79-81
On 02/25/07 Jim Brown
said:
Here's a Google Map satellite picture of the base from a few years ago:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19142&ie=UTF8&t=k&om=1&z=18&ll=39.898613,-75.126561&spn=
0.001963,0.005375&iwloc=addr
On 01/23/07 Jack Eppert
said:
Hi Everyone, One of the guys found this link to the disposition of the USCGC Red Oak, that
was stationed at the base until closing in 1988. It also spent a few years at the Phila base.
http://www.njscuba.net/reefs/site_uscg.html#RedOak
I thought it might be interesting to some on the page.
Jack
On 01/19/07 Mike Sudal
said:
Hey everyone Iwas stationed at Gloucester late 69 to early 71 They called me Sudsy Was
one of the PUMP HOUSE GANG WE had ralphy the wheels hutch the clutch tarlickey surfer charlie
barnsey sweet baby james Had tons of fun Remember windy and dobies and all the fun we had on 40 ft
ers Like to here from any 1970 crew
On 01/15/07 Dave Davis
said:
I was stationed at Gloucester from 3/59 to 10/60 as YN3. Anybody other than Peter Spoto
on the site from that period?
On 10/25/06 Sherry Iles
said:
Hi, Sherry (Harness) Iles. I was at Gloucester from 84 and did the move over to Philly.I
have been retired for a year now and loving it. I would love to hear from anyone. I have seen Lucy
(Grey)and Robert Valentino the past few years. It is hard to believe it has been over 20 years
since I was there. HEY FRED!
On 08/22/06 Frederick.Fortner
frederick.fortner@ropersaintfrancis.com)
said:
I was the FA/FN that worked in the pipeshop in the main building from 82-83 then MK2 86-89
and worked for CWO Dinlocker, CWO Kline.....lol! I have lots of Gloucester City Photos..I had a
great time there....
On 03/20/06 Buddy Wilson
said:
I was the Chief Bos'n from 84-90 the best tour anyone could ask for , would love to
here from the guys
On 02/25/06 Wilford Krah
said:
I was stationed on the Gloucester city base from around sept 54 to aug 56 had just came
from Wake Island. I have a lot of good memories of that base, and a few bad one too, not as bad as
the good ones. There may not be to many of us around anymore, so if anyone is I would love to hear
from them. Thank you Wilford Krah EN2
On 02/16/06 Jim Mitchell
said:
I have been working in Philadelphia for a few years now. I pass by the new base at Delaware
(Columbus Blvd) and Washington Aves quite often. Every once and a while I'll see people playing
volleyball or working at the base. It reminds me of Gloucester. The other day I had to go into the
Navy Yard. It's like a ghost town now, epecially the exchange area. Some of the buildings are
occupied by businesses, but you still get an eerie feeling. I only see Gloucester from the Philly
side. There is not much of that left, only the main building. The Navy Hospital has been demolished
and now the Eagles practice field is there. The Base housing next to the hospital was also torn down
and replaced with $350,000 homes. The whole area has changed. The only thing left of the old
Gloucester days at the new base is the Cleat. The Catenary was replaced with the Capstan and the Red
Oak was replaced with the William Tate. There are new 41 footers but not the 94 or 95. I think I saw
one of the old 32 footers on the Camden side. They are using it for a city fire boat. I was at
Gloucester from 81 to 86.
On 01/27/06 Steve Applegate
said:
Served at Gloucester,N.J. during Late 70s (after serving on Cutter Gallatin- WHEC721) to
1974. Remember the Delaware ice patrols on the 08 before it sank. Love to hear from those who were
at the base and remember me.
On 11/11/05 Jim Brown
said:
Well, it’s been almost a year since my last post, and no one has been able to contact me
about BT-1 George Pratt who served at Base Gloucester in 1975. I’d like everyone to know that George
was like a second father to me - a 17 / 18 year old kid who had not a lick of common sense. I owe
George a great deal. If you ever read this, George, thank you for all that you did for me. I learned
a lot from you. You were a good sailor and a good friend. I have thought about you often over the
years. Thanks for everything.
On 10/29/05 Jack L. Eppert
said:
I just heard a radio add for new condominiums to be built on a pier at the foot of Water
Street in Gloucester City N.J. It sounds like the old base building is going to be taken down.
I'll post more details if I find them.
On 12/23/04 mike stout
said:
stationed at base g from 84-88.lots of great memories.best time i had in the guard.any body
is welcome to e mail me
On 12/18/04 Mario Marini
said:
I was stationed at Base Gloucester City, NJ from 1981-1984 as a YN2. I switched rates
(ASM) and had a great career; retired in 2001. It would be great to hear from anyone who was at the
ol' base during that time.
On 11/21/04 Jim Brown
said:
I would like to contact George Pratt who was a BT-1 serving at Base Gloucester in 1975.
George, or anyone having any information on him, please email me.
On
01/19/04 Kent Boze
said:
Was a BM3 stationed at Base Gloucester from 85-88. Remember serving with Buddy Wilson,
Bill Hepner, Bubba Dodd, Kenny Heishman, Liz Brannan, Mike Stout, Sherry Iles, Tony Iles and many
many others. Alot of good memories at Base Gloucester.
On 01/17/04
Jack L. Eppert
said:
I have changed my email address. if you need to contact me and the above link does not
work, go to the directory search button.
On 01/04/04 Chris Parsons
said:
Was Rm at Base Gloucester during 77-78. Remember serving with Pappy Mayland, Steve
Metts,Tony Mediate, Lynn Noble, Frank Buckley, Ed Kenny. Alot of good memories and that awful
smell.
On 11/17/03 LARRY BRAUN
said:
LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE GUYS I HAD BOAT CREW DUTY WITH. NOT TO MENTION THE OLD ROVER DUTY
. THE SINKING OF THE 30 FOOTER AT THE DOCK. LIFTING THE DEAD BABY WHALE OUT OF THE WATER WITH THE
OLD STIFF LEG. I SERVED AT BASE GLOUCESTER FROM 1976 TIL 1978. MK BRAUN
On
08/16/03 stewart krevolin
said:
i served on lilac 67-68
On 08/09/03 Tony
said:
I was stationed at Base Gloucester 1976-1979.I didn't like being in the CG but I served
with Lots of great people.I was on boat crews 41394 and 41395. I had lots of fun at the base And had
lots of fun playing Softball. I served with guys like Pappy Mayland,Steve Metts, Hank 'the Tank'
Kocevar, Chaz Westbrook,John Micknewicze and many others.
On
07/17/03 Jim Mitchell
said:
I was stationed at Gloucester from 1981 thru 1986. Mk2 at the time I left. Engineer on the
small boats. 'Where's the Beef', 'Battle of the Buldge', 'Water fights in front of Penns Landing
with the 32 footers'
On 05/15/03 John Cressman Buck Buck
said:
I was Stationed at USCG Base Gloucester city from August 1965 till June 1969, my nick name
was Buck Buck. I was an Engineman in E Division on 40 & 30 footers, I was also a qualified coxswain
& operated 30 & 40 footers from time to time. My nick name was given to me by my Boatswain’s Mate
Hank Snider. I was also in captain of the port division for one year and inspected cargo ships for
dangerous cargo placement. This was before the days of containerized cargo. I still work along the
Delaware River from time to time and boy has it changed, most of the industry is gone, and almost
all of the piers just are not there anymore. I took a night cruise around the port of Philadelphia a
couple years ago and the port is dead compared to what it was in the late 60's.
On 04/16/03 peter spoto
said:
i was at cg base glouster from 11/58-7/59 and was on the 40 footers .
On 03/13/03 Bob Schuele
said:
Wow. Am I glad I found this site. I was at USCG Base Gloucester city from 1982-84, along
with YN Mario Marini, BM Joe Millard, QM Joe Schilling, SN Chris Creighton, and the list goes on.
Worked in the Office with Chief Dugan. Would be great to hear from anyone who was there then.
On 03/12/03 Greg Lambert
said:
Hello all you from the old base in Gloucester City, NJ - COTP I was there from 82 to 85
and worked on the base with HS1 Klaman and EMT for the small boat teams. Hope to hear from old unit
members. There is a site that is on Military.com for the old base in Gloucester City, NJ, look for
it if you would like
On 11/23/02 Jerry Worthington
said:
Stationed at Base Gloucester as a BM3 from Spring of 1970 to Sept. 1971 when I got out.
Spent the last 5+ months on the CGC Cleat. Had just about finished the 40408 on blocks at the time.
If I am correct Bill Monagle wanted to go to the Cleat. Since he was much more dedicated than I was
I can't believe they didn't let him. I have already been contacted by Joe Rider and am looking
forward to seeing some of you when you get together again. Lt. Lutz never did give me a shipping
over talk. And Kangetter, wonder if he still has the wooden kangaroo that I had the wood shop make
for him. Anyone from those days wish to contact me please feel free.
On
11/21/02 Ranger Novrit
said:
Base 'G' from 06/84 to 06/86.Drove past acouple of years back while working in the
area...lotta good memories.
On 10/18/02 Dave Long
said:
1977-78 . Change of email address. mailbuoy75@verizon.net
On
09/15/02 Bill Ferrary
said:
Joe, got your email. Your remark certainly opens up some interesting and potentially
indictment producing sea stories. Hmmm, waterskiing. I seem to remember a story about a crew that
patrolled under the 'Jolly Roger'. During one of their usually eventful patrols they picked up some
poor dead chap. The deceased I heard was very athletic and able to ski as well as sit on the transom
and drink beer. Fortunately I don't recall any names or dates. Also, who was the guy whose car
rolled off the pier? And before I should forget, remember the night we had the raw egg eating
contest on the Red Oak after a night of beer and broads.
On 09/15/02
Joe Rider
said:
I was an ET with Tom (I'm still working on my Corvette) Theriault, Glenn Wright, Bill
Ferrary, Jim (JJ) Lavelle, Stan Vilitski, and later hockey playing John Leforte. Was there from
March 71 to March 73 when I 'got out'. Came from isolated duty in the Aleutians. Gloucester was
real close to home. Bill Ferrary talks of crazy times there. Bill didn't tell you that he received
a medal for filling a chief AND warrant officer billet on isolated duty for an extended period.
Six or seven of us from those years get together at one of our homes every couple of years to get up
to speed on our lives and, yes, to talk about official CG regulation waterskiing, our friends
visiting us in the ET shop (hiding actually), Grandma Hoagie, naturally the babes across the street,
etc., etc., etc.
On 08/31/02 Mark Mercuri
said:
I worked in supply and payroll from Feb67-April70. Tom Wassum and Joe Ramos were there. I
would love to hear from anyone else I was stationed with.
On 05/09/02
Ken Graham
said:
Stationed at Gloucester in late '60's. Got out of the Guard in 10/70. Was a BM2..operating
40 footers..'the old way'..outside helm.Damn those cold evening and night time patrols. Brrrrr!!!
On 05/05/02 Ken Fisch
said:
I came to Base Gloucester in 72 as BM2 served as XPO of Catenary as BM1. Left about 76.
Capt. Goodwin was 1st. CO.
On 04/13/02 Ed 'Red' Goodwin
said:
Served at Base Gloucester 65-66, ET1. Left for OCS in 66. I too am looking for Joe
Ramos, any help will be appreciated. Actually, I think Joe broke his arm at my wedding reception,
aided and abetted by Hank an EM2 at the time.
On 09/09/01 Paul E Kolakowski
said:
Was at Gloucester 72-74, came from the Tamaroa, and then discharged as a BM2. Ran the 40
footers, (Before the convienience of radar and an enclosed cabin). Still remember those north and
south patrols in the fog, rain and cold. Pulled duty the night of the tanker explosion in 74.
Looking for anyone who was assigned to the base during that time. A reunion of the old crew might
also be nice to have.
On 09/01/01 jonathan farko
said:
08/31/01jonathan(jon) farko station base glouster 71 to 74 eng.3rd class spent alot of
time on the 40450. remember when the 49 boat sunk at the dock. and charly pope lost his fingers, and
died in a car reck.the liloc got decomissined and was relpaced by the red oak.i also wanted to take
northern partols to dredge harber. was also on the cleat 73 to74 thats when we losted sam marshal
in new castle delaware. o yea i do remember rasses movies!!
On 04/26/01 Jack L. Eppert
said:
Does anyone remember Jim Reynolds, the BT2 who received the Coast Guard Medal with me in
January, 1972. I came across him and have his email address. If anyone wants to get in touch, let
me know. He's not quite up to speed on web surfing yet.
On 03/11/01 JOE RYKER
said:
FOUND CAPTAN PRICE NOW RETIRED VADM. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER WHO CPO PHILA RECRUITING IN
1972?
On 02/15/01 Merrill Mayenschein
said:
Where is Joe Ramos, our T. Lopez. Broke both arms on the front steps. back in 66/67
On 02/04/01 Dave Long
said:
Was stationed there 1977-78 as an SS3.
On 09/25/00 MOONSHINE
said:
I was on board from 66 to 6/67. Worked in supply and river patrol. Came from the Basswood
and the Sundew. Discharged at the base in june 67.
On 08/13/00 Leigh Pottle
said:
Email update.
On 07/05/00 Bill Ferrary
said:
Base Gloucester 3/71 - 2/73. I remember lots of crazy times. I can't tell some of them
until I'm sure the statute of limitations has expired. I was an ET2 with Tom Theriault, Joe Rider,
JJ Lavelle, and Glenn Wright. Although we did some goofy stuff like sleeping on matresses behind
our false wall, I don't think it compared to the electrician's stunts. I forgot the EM2's name, he
was a real nice guy. It seems he ordered about a 1000 sheets of sandpaper so he could refinish his
motorcycle. What he got was literally a truckload, something like 1000 cases of sandpaper, all the
same grit. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. The boxes were stacked high and filled the
office. All the EM's had was this narrow trail to a desk. I think they returned the load. And who
could forget the babes across the street, the ones to whom Rasmussen showed his honeymoon movies. I
wonder what happened to Commander Wentworth? Then there was the Friday beer days. After we all got
loaded, for some dumb reason we all wound up drinking beer out of EN3 Locke's greasy boot.
On 05/26/00 J.F.Ryker
said:
Looking for Capt. I.Price
On 04/16/00 George Frank
said:
Was at Base Gloucester (EM3) from July '71 to discharge Oct.'72. Some names on this site
were forgotten until now. Stayed in 'south Jersey' after I got out. Anyone still in the area, look
me up!
On 04/10/00 JOE RYKER
said:
NEED TO PROVE ENLISTMENT IN RES. INFEB.1972.THINK C.O. MIGHT REMEMBER. DOESANYONE KNOW HIS
LOCAL?
On 03/31/00 Paul E. Kolakowski
said:
This is just an e-mail address change from my original message on 10-19-98. Still looking
to hear from other people at the base during the same time period.
On 03/28/00 Kim Lee
said:
Stationed there from 72 til 76 and worked in the engine repair shop,ran small boats also
buoy tender.Member of the softball team that gave Cape May team a run for there money. On duty and
location for both ship fires.
On 01/06/00 Dan Taggart
said:
Hello. looking for anyone that was at Gloucester the same time I was. Was there from Sept.
1979 to Sept 1984.
On 11/10/99 Matuskey
said:
stationed at Gloucester city base in early 52 stayed about 6 months was glad to leave.
Had too many wild times in Camdenand in Gloucester City with the Gloucester City String Band.
On 08/29/99 mike stout
said:
Hi all.Mike Stout here.Was stationed at Base G from 84-87.Any of my crazy friends ther
feel fre to e mail me.
On 05/17/99 Barry Zane
said:
Anyone having any pictures of the main gate or building, please e-mail them to me. If you
do not have a scanner, drop me a note and I will provide you with my address. I will return any
photos that are sent.Thanks
On 05/17/99 Rob Schrader (BM)
said:
Hey! Looks good for a Base Gloucester NJ Reunion. Tentitive date AUG 7,1999. A Gase
Gloucester.Contact me for info
On 02/23/99 Martt Koski
said:
Stationed from Sept.'74 'til Jan.'77.Never liked that smell from Old Hickory. Anyone
remember the M/T CORINTHOS fire in Marcus Hook, PA.? Or KEEBLER's , which was in short stumbling
distance? BMC Joe MILLARD is to retire later this year.Has anyone heard of plans for a reunion?
On 02/12/99 Alan Nelson
said:
Was at Base Gloucester 75-77 as FN-MK2, then EPO (MK1) on CGC CLEAT 81-84. Served with
Pappy Mayland, Steve Metts, Rob Schrader, among other fine folks. Heard from a friend that the old
joint is STILL abandoned. Don't blame anyone for not wanting it.
On 01/25/99 Robin Oeming
said:
Greetings. Arrived Gloucester as a MST3 in '86 and remember some pretty good times with
some pretty wild people...good old Philly....any of the COTP people left from that era out there? If
so, give a shout.
On 12/09/98 John A. Thoma
said:
I was stationed on USCGC Lilac (WAGL 227) at Gloucester City from 6/71 to Jan 1972. Any
ex-Lilac crew out there?
On 10/23/98 MSTC Dan Dugery
said:
Staioned at COTP Phila from 78-81 in Port Ops. Worked with many fine people and quite a
few wild ones. If there are any of you left out there, send me an E-Mail. What ever happened to
LCDR Spreeter??
On 10/19/98 Paul E Kolakowski
said:
Was at Gloucester 72-74, came from the Tamaroa, and then discharged as a BM2. Ran the 40
footers, (Before the convienience of radar and an enclosed cabin). Just loved those north and south
patrols in the fog, rain and cold. Pulled duty the night of the tanker explosion at Tinicum island
in 74. Looking for anyone who was assigned to the base during that time.
On 08/27/98 Kent W. East Jr
said:
Was stationed at Base Gloom from Dec '85 till we moved across theriver and opened the MSO.
Spent another 3 years at MSO Philly hiding in MSIS. Anyone remember RM1 Carr? Now Mrs. East
(andTCC East) 14 working days till retirement....yes!!!!
On 08/08/98 Keith & Becky Bopp
said:
Hello
On 05/09/98 Jack L. Eppert
said:
I was at the station from 1/69 to 2/72 working on the 40's as a BM3 and then changing to
EM3 . Switched over to the A to N crew. EN3 Reynolds and I got the Coast Guard Medal in 71 for
saving some people in a flood in Oaks Pa. Didn't you use to love the aroma on a warm summer night
from Old Hickory?
On 01/12/98 MARVIN D. SPANN
said:
WELL TIM I ALSO CLOSED DOWN THE OLD RAT HOLE BASE GLOUCESTER AND MOVED OVER TO THE 20
MILLION DOLLAR BUILDING THAT STARTED TO CRACK AFTER ABOUT 1 YR. I WAS THERE FM JUNE 87 UNTIL DEC 89
AND I DON'T REMEMBER ANY GOOD TIMES
On 01/03/98 BMC L Smith, Ret
said:
Hello all, I was BMC at gloucester from 81 to 84,hi liz, ahhh m.t. pockets and long
lunches with, jo millard, j.bob stout and a few others
On 11/19/97 EN3 John Bonghi
said:
Lets not forget the reserves. I was a reservist on duty the second weekend of every month
at Gloucester from 1971 to 1978. I was on the SAR Team, first,or second ready boat. Now I know we
weren't exactly loved by the REGULARS, but you have to remember we did let you guys have weekend
liberty. I have some good memories of that base, and the crews that manned her. Barge fires on
Easter Saturday, tanker explosion at Marcus Hook that I heard in my home in northeast Phila. and
the phone call that followed for two week active duty. Also the not quite regulation beer busts
that DIDN'T happen on the base. Would love to hear from my old shipmates. Chief Danley, Captain
Kunkel, LT Kern, Tom Livocz, Jim Sherrod, and names I can't remember. Drop me a line.
On 09/18/97 Robert Francis
said:
Ahoy Base Gloom survivors
On 09/12/97 Rob Mitchell
said:
Looking for lost souls from old COTP PHIL/Base Gloucester City, NJ. Planning a get
together in the Philly area on April 1, 1998. This will be a family affair. Looking for help in
planning and finding ex-members of Base Gloom! If interested contact me at my e-mail address or
610.869.0499. Regards, Rob Mitchell (LT 83-86)
On 09/06/97 Ray Buyea
said:
Was at Base Gloucester 78-81. Came there as RM2 then made RM1 in July 79, took over RMIC
from RM1 'Harry' Henderson.
On 08/23/97 Steve Metts, BMC(ret)
said:
Served at Base Glou from 75-78 small boats with Pappy Mayland(BMC), then RED OAK 78-80.
Built the old softball field and played losts of ball... Undefeated in the Philadelphia Steamship
Softball Leage 23-0. Players... Jesse Owens, Chris Palumbo, Frank Buckley, Terry Yannette, Mac
McHugh, Oscar Fuentes, Dale Hacking, Tony Ginzo, and others worst unit is the guard but the best
people
On 08/22/97 Lou Konecsny
said:
I was stationed in Gloucester City on the Red Oak in 83' and 84' then went in the reserves
and came back until we moved to Philly. I am also a plank owner. Was in Philly until 95' when I was
transfered to the Hornbeam in Cape May.
On 07/24/97 Ron Prokop
said:
Was on board CGC Cleat out of Gloucester from 83 to 87.
On 06/02/97 Liz Brannan
said:
Hey, Liz Brannan here. (Good afternoon, Base Gloucester City, may I help you?) That's
right, switchboard. 1983-1988. Yes, Tim, I'm a plank owner! Hi Sherry (bonehead), hi Mr. Barry, hi
everybody else. M.T. Pockets, now there's a name I haven't heard in years. Looking foward to
hearing from some more folks in the future.
On 06/01/97 Tom Bliss
said:
I had the same job as Ed Brusstar in 1960. The ET shop was in the basement. I took an
overnight cruise on the Lilac once while I puzzled over a non-functioning piece of equipment;
caught a ride back to the base early in the morning in the dark on one of the forty footers. I
remember that at that time, the Navy started sewing their ship's names on their shoulders. We knew
why the CG didn't follow suit - can you imagine walking into a bar full of sailors with the name
ZINNIA or LILAC on your jumper?!
On 05/24/97 Rb Schrader
said:
Anybody remember the Kean Brothers??? Where are they now?
On 05/19/97 Ed Brusstar
said:
I had the Electronic Shop there from Jan56 to Jun57. Use to take care of the Lilac and the
Zinnia and the whole Delaware Bay.
On 05/02/97 TONY MONACO
said:
Served at Base Gloucester as a YN1 from 1987 - 1989. I am also a plank owner when we moved
over to Philadelphia. I was at Philadelphia until 1993. I married Kristina Harris (a FS in Philly).
My best friends at Base Gloucester is Tim Mcclemore, Kathy Watson and Teddy Clark.
On 04/30/97 Marvin White
said:
I was stationed on the USCGC Zinnia at BASE Gloucester 1957 - 1959. anyone out there that
would like to talk over old times?
On 04/28/97 KEETH, AUSTIN
said:
Must be showing my age - was at Base Gloucester from 1964 to 1967, then again from 1970 to
1971. Initially worked in the War Plans Office, then Personnel Office. Second trip was in the COTP
Office, working for LCDR R. E. DASH. Base sure changed alot from the first tour - can't imagine
what it was like when they finally decommissioned it.
On 04/17/97 Len Aulett
said:
I was at Base Glou from 70-73 working at Engine Repair, the 40's and the bouy boat (45'
bouy boat) I met with about 5 other shipmates from the base that still reside in New Jersey. I now
work at the new base in Phila. at the Phila. Fire Dept Fireboat Delaware. Would like to hear from
anyone who was at Base Glou from 70-73.
On 04/11/97 LEIGH R.POTTLE
said:
looking to email or chat with old crew members of base Gloucester City, i was stationed
there 83-85.
On 04/11/97 David Arnold
said:
Greetings. My name is David Arnold, YN2. I reported to Base Gloucester out of Boot Camp in
Sep 87. I was part of the move to Group Philadelphia which I am a Plank owner. I went to the
Catenary on Oct 88 until I went to YN A school in Oct 89.
On 03/26/97 Tim
said:
Aloha former mates - Tim McLemore wants to hear from all Base Gloucester-ites who are
official plank-owners (you know...YOU shut the place down - WHAT a great day HUH ?) And of course,
I'd like to hear from all you folks still wishing that M-T-POCKETS (or maybe Kibler's for that
matter) was open and serving quarter beers right now just down the road fro your present unit !!
On 02/24/97 Sherry Iles
said:
I was stationed at Gloucester from 1984 till the move to Group Philadelphia. Then was at
Group Philadelphia untill 1989. I would love to hear from anyone that was there at that time.
On 01/20/97 Jeff Burton
said:
I was AMER 1987 until we decommissioned the unit and commissioned MSO Philladelphia.
On 12/25/96 Barry Zane
said:
I served at Base Gloucester from July of 1982 until 1987. Worked in Ops and then Port
Safety. Was a BM1 at that time. Now a CWO2 at Activities New York. Would love to hear from any
former Gloucesterites.
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