OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
Small Boat Sailors
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On 02/26/08 Don Bradford
said:
Looking for Bill O'Boyle and/or Bill Ravell on aboard 1960-1961
On 02/14/08 E irvine
said:
Seeking photos of 44341 and 41395 Former coxswain @ Sta Fire Island 1981 and 1982
On 11/11/07 Tom Modestowicz BM-3
said:
Ran the CG-40591 out of Atlantic City LBS one of the first plastic 40footers great boat.
On 07/06/07 KEN SUTHERLAND
said:
A new C.G. book on small boats is in print at Authorhouse 1-800-839-8640 or
www.authorhouse.com very good on 40 footer,s
On 02/21/07 Dick Levesque
said:
Does anyone have any info or photos of CG40450 (NY)? 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 02/20/07 Bob Youngblood BM2
said:
I ran the 40s out of COTP NY in 66 67 made move to Gov Island anybody out there who
remembers me.
On 02/13/07 Martha Baxley Brooks
said:
I'm looking for anyone who served aboard the Cape Small in Hilo, HI from spring 1965 until
Jan 1966 .
On 01/27/07 Jerry Echols
said:
Ran 40s and CG-56307 (COTP Seattle). Was OinC CG-50048 (Everett, WA). Was XO Pt.
Banks and CO Pt. Partridge (RONONE '69).
On 01/24/07 ralph may
said:
mk at cg station portsmouth,va. 40440,30513 and the queen steel hulled 40 76/78
On 12/23/06 Harold
said:
Anyone know Dave Coil, Charles Martain, or Moon Mullens, Steve Carpenter?
On 12/23/06 Harold
said:
I was stationed on the 83487 docked in Portmouth, NH in 1954/55. Ran 40's and 30's at
Portsmouth L BS, Statsmouth LBS, Served time at Boon Island, White Island. kights. Also on the
Basswood in Guam 76/ 78. Anyone this old left who was stationed at any of these places?
On 04/09/06 bugseymoran
said:
BOB Younkblood do you remember Jimmy Moffat bm2 he is my best friend he now retired
20 years n.j.statre police.I will ask him if he knows you .bugseymoran c.g.c. halfmoon W378 base st
george s.I. n.y.
On 03/30/06 bugseymoran
said:
steve mettsBMC steve not sure but i though chief pappy was on the halfmoon weather
shipwith me,between 63_67
On 02/21/06 Twila Hartford
said:
My husband was in boats and docks NAS Alameda in 1968,69 crash boats. He was a 1st class
at that time and an 'air dale'. His boat had a fouled anchor on the bow. I never got a picture of
that boat. My husband was in the navy 20 years, retired as chief. He passed in 03. Could anyone
tell me about this boat, have a picture of the boats and docks or remember my husband. Thanks Twila
Hartford
On 01/28/06 Tom Modestowicz
said:
Ran the CG-40437 and the CG-36409 at station Ocean City new jersey in 63 great duty
station.
On 12/05/05 Jack L. Eppert
said:
Take a look at the pictures of the 40592 in the photo album under recent postings. I never
knew they had such creature comforts as enclosed coxswain stands. Remember freezing your ??? of
with the spray freezing on your face as you hit the waves? Good thing we were younger then. Have a
great holiday everyone!
On 10/25/05 Jo
said:
please send me information when sailors worked in small groups in the royal navy send me
information such as when they worked in the gun crew and please tell me about S.B.S.
On 10/12/05 Bill Collette MKCS Ret.
said:
Small Boat engineer on 36524, 40557, 30470, 40534, 44349, 44321, 44397, 44402, 44403,
41363, 41491, 41492, 41320, 41305, 55103. EPO CGC Point Bonita 82347, CGC Point Jackson 82378, Cape
Cod Canal Station, Chatham Station, Base Woods Hole. Can't believe I remembered all the hull
numbers. Yep..... Homesteader 1st District. As a civilian working for the CG worked on every
small boat in Group Woods Hole. 41's 44's, 45's 47's 49's 55's 82's 110's 133' LNB's etc....
Retired as MKCS. The Good Old Days.
On 09/25/05 Bob Youngblood
said:
Ran 40451 out of Group New York in 66 and 67 made move to Governors Island.good boat
handlers and hard working men always busy in New York name it and it happened.still miss today
anybody out there please email me B0b Youngblood BM2
On 09/09/05 Berry
Duxbury
said:
EN on the 40 and the 44 back in 72-73 at TR station used to love to race the Yachts with
the 1st class tried everything with those twin 671s override the govonors great boat
On 08/21/05 Ron Upton MKCS Retired
said:
Hi Andres and Clive. The 44368 was at Base Southwest Harbor in 1980. I was MKC at the base
and did alot of work on the 368.
On 08/20/05 Clive Lawford
said:
Hi Andres, The 44368 is now with the Uruguayan Prefectura. More details can be found on
my 44ft Motor Lifeboat web site at www.44mlb.com Regards Clive.
On
07/27/05 ANDRES
said:
LOOKING FOR MLB 44368 INFORMATION. OR FORMER CREWMEMBERS BEST REGARDS
On 05/08/05 DON
said:
ANYONE FROM BRANT POINT74-77 THAT REMEMBERS F/V WITH TORPEDO IN ITS NET TOWED INTO
NANTUCKET HARBOR PLEASE CONTACT
On 03/08/05 Jim Purington
said:
Need Pictures of Purington's in their Uniform for my 'Military Arcive' Thanks, Jim
Purington jimpur_96007@yahoo.com
On 12/27/04 Jerry Echols
said:
Ran 40s and the 56 footer at COTP Seattle, in the 1950s. Also broke in on the 64; but was
never assigned to her. Was OinC of CG-50048, Everett, WA in the early 60s. Loved that old boat.
On 12/18/04 BMC Norm Smith (ret.)
said:
Hello, I spent 17 of my 24 years on small boat stations. From Humboldt Bay to Bellingham,
WA with stop in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Most of my time on 44ft MLB's, 52fts and 36542.
On 12/11/04 Jim Harmon
said:
Looking for past crew in the Chicago Area. Working on history of STA South Chicago,
Calumet, Jackson park and Old Chicago along with the lighthouses and cutters.
On 11/10/04 Owen Miller
said:
Looking for Coasties of Grays Harbor Wash. 76-78
On 11/08/04
E.Kyttle
said:
Looking for C. Doron 1ft. C.G. District 1964 to 1968 from Dallas Pa. M-55 Boot Camp Cape
May
On 09/21/04 Chuck Lindenberg
said:
Anyone know the wherabouts of the wonderful old 40381? I was assigned to her in 1951-52 at
Seattle COTP. There wasn't a finer boat going. Those twin 671s were noisy but so reliable. And she
was a dream to operate, with those Morse marine controls. I'd love to have a picture of her if
anyone has one. Actually, I'd love to have the 40381 today. She'd have a good home!
On 07/20/04 Dennis
said:
Anyone out there in the U.S.C.G. stationed in Woods Hole, MA between 1960-1963 on the 82327
or 83487
On 05/22/04 Clive Lawford
said:
Hi Leo, The 44339 is now with the Uruguayan Prefectura. More details can be found on the Ex
44ft Lifeboats page on my 44ft Motor Lifeboats web site at
http://home.online.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm Clive.
On 05/19/04 Mike
Tougias
said:
I’m looking to interview Coasties who were involved with several rescues that took place
during a surprise storm off the New England Coast in November of 1980. Several Coast Guard boats
and stations were involved and the cutter that had the most rescues was the Active. There were
several fatalities that day: the F/V Fairwind pitchpoled and only one crewman was rescued at Georges
Bank, the F/V Sea Fever lost a crew member when the pilot house windows were smashed, the F/V
Determined sank, and many more. If you know anyone that was stationed in New England during that
time, including at Cape Cod Air Station please forward this note. I am the author of several books
and working on one about this freak storm. (The National Weather service was sued because if failed
to tell the F/V that the Georges Bank weather buoy was malfunctioning.) Thank you, Michael Tougias
508-520-8843
On 05/15/04 Leo (Alex) Provost
said:
Was stationed at CG Base Woods Hole '66 to '68. I qualified as a boat cox'n on the
44339, 40375 and 30415. I figure the 40 and the 30 were surveyed as they were pretty old. I'm
curious as to what happened to the 44339. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks
On 04/27/04 Dan Hagan
said:
Was stationed P.S Unit Berkely, Va on CG 40403 between March 1958 to Nov. 1959 Had some
great times. Anyone with photos of these 40's. 40401,40402,40403,40404,and 40405 Would love to
hear from any one stationed there at this time
On 04/24/04 Art
Johansen
said:
I am loking for line drawings of the 40' MLB (40300 series?) from which I can construct a
model.
On 12/12/03 Don Wankel, Sr
said:
I saw the 40561 hanging in Travel lift slings at Ponce Inlet ,Fl and boy did it look good.
I have always liked the 40 ftrs and this was a beautuful boat. A real credit to the present
owner.
On 11/23/03 Clive Lawford
said:
I now have photos of one hundred of the U.S. Coast Guard 44ft Motor Lifeboats on my 44ft
Motor Lifeboats web site at http://home.online.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm Can anyone help me with
photos of the remaining 10? They are USCG 44313, 44320, 44327, 44329, 44330, 44349, 44353, 44359,
44377 and 44394. Thanks, Clive.
On 10/30/03 LARRY
BRAUN
said:
I WAS A SMALL BOAT ENGINEER AT BASE GLOUCESTER NJ. FROM 1976 TILL 1979 BEFORE BEING
TRANSFERED TO THE USCG TAMAROA.
On 10/09/03 Curtis Smith, BM2
said:
I had a wonderful and exciting time at Eatons Neck, Northport, New York.1960 to 1963.
Tough water. Wonderful bunch of guys. Ran 36415, 30441,40392,40542,45308D, 30501, and 44302. Ran
the 44302 from Curtis Bay to Eatons Neck.
On 10/05/03 BM3 DT Smith
said:
Fishers Is Sta. and Sta NLon 66-70 couldnt burn enough fuel! Loved them Boats
On 08/15/03 BMCS Tom Dye USCG/USNret
said:
I had a real great time running 14ft whalers,16ft whalers, 19ft ticwan's, 22ft Calkins
Bartenders with huge merc's, I now own 36454 and motor surf boat 25326... (The stories are posted on
JACK'S JOINT and DON'S Motor Life Boat site)
26319,36498,36495,36531,36535,30555,40514,40493,41317,44372,44387,44304,44300,44393, and the ill-
fated 44363,44379, and the last of the 44's the 44409... Each boat had its own personality... its
own feel... loved the boats... loved the Sars... hated the officers incompetence... and the dismal
way they STILL treat the Motor Surfman at the stations ... Dennis Noble had it right... the enemy
was wearing gold shoulderboards for sure... what a crying shame... we all should keel haul them for
what they have done...BMCS Tom Dye USCG/USN(sw)retired...22years
On
08/06/03 Jack Fletcher
said:
Was in New London Ct. Sta. 66-69 - ran 40448 - 40512 - then O in C 46302 - Beautiful in
Ct. - Long Is. Sound was great - crew was great - girls were - well you know. J. Fletcher - Ohio &
Florida now.
On 08/05/03 Darrel Beerbohm
said:
Was stationed at PSU 1960 to 1962. Was OIC of 40386. I was BM2 then and thought this was
the biggest thrill of my life (being a country boy from Nebraska) being an OIC. Always had a great
crew working with me and that is really what made the job so special, as these guys worked as hard
as I did in keeping the boat in tip top shape. Cdr. Hoover was CO most of the time I was there.
The 40 ers were probably the best boat to operate there was at that time. You could make them do
about whatever you wanted. Good luck to all small boat operators and their crews.
On 06/11/03 David Radina
said:
I was a BM2 at Merrimac River in Newburyport, MA. from '76-'80. Coxswain/Surfman on 44315
and 41304. Also during busy summer months, ferried the old 40 footers up from Boston.
On 04/17/03 Rc Bellotti
said:
on 10/02/00 a Pat Faiella wrote that he drove the 40495. I was stationed at Point
allerton LBS Hull, Mass in 62 to 64. The boat was there at the time. I was a En2 but had boat
handling papers. This was sure a sweet running boat. I was wondering were Paul was stationed that
he also had the 40495. We also had the 40429 and I see it was in Boston Harbor in 66.
On 03/15/03 Dave (Red)Hill
said:
N.Y.Group at pier 9 east river 57,58,59..east river patrols,hudson patrols on the 40468
with Matt Lamont. Train wreck newark, first on seen,plane crash at laguardia,the fun side schaffer
brewery,eastend hotel near the UN building.Like to hear from any of the old crews.
On 12/30/02 Bob Lawrence
said:
My first duty station out of boot was Port Security Alameda in '66. Arrived right
after 40427 was burned to the waterline in a fire. Picked up some floaters. And was there for the
Indians take over of Alcatraz. These 40's were a lot of fun to drive around the bay.
On 09/02/02 Jeff Lindstrom
said:
Mike Verrengia: I assume that 40580 was steel-hulled. I was crewmember on both the wooden
(don't remember the number) and the steel 40-boats at the air station. The plastic single-screw must
have replaced the wooden 40-boat that was there when I got transferred in 1965.
On 07/14/02 Robert Church
said:
My last year & 1/2 from 12/63 to 7/65 I was at Government Island, alameda (pssa) port
security station. I also did 5 tours at port Chicago (loading inspector). If you were there around
that time, please e-mail me. C--------YYYYYYA
On 07/09/02 Eric
Russell
said:
A few days ago i went for a ride on the detroit river for the fireworks. I must say when i
saw the 41306, and 479...i felt sick to my stomach. They have basterdized the 41's with 'rub rails'
that make them look like bumper boats. Has the budget gone so far doen that the cox'n no longer
needs to learn boat handeling! All the other small boats are blow up boats. I remember the day when
boat handeling was a must..you ding it, you sand it, you paint it. I have now vented. Hello to all
my old friends at belle isle. BM3 Eric Russell 85-87 at belle isle.
On 07/04/02 Mike Verrengia
said:
I was an EM3 at CGAS San Diego '71-'73 and ran 40580 and a single screw plastic piece of
crap 406--. Shows you how much I liked it. The Lt was Mr Beller and the chief was 'Bud' Cogburn. Had
an EM3 by the name of Steve Backstrom from WA. Great duty station, especially in the summer!
On 05/21/02 Steve Sabel
said:
The 44300 is now in its final resting place at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in
Astoria Oregon. She is part of the new Coast Guard exhibit. It is a must see if you are in the area.
I will post photos in the gallery.
On 05/13/02 Dave Schmidt
said:
After MK school in '76, reported to So. Portland,Maine and worked SAR boats,41371, 44313,
two old steel 40's, a 32 and a peapod! Served on Point Steele,82359 in Oswego,NY '79-'81 and took
her to Florida ---twice! Back to South Portland for ANT Team. A lot of SLOW rides to the LNB and
Lighthouses! Helo rides are much better! I now own the ex-'POINT HARRIS' ---damaged by Hurricane
Iniki on Sep 11th,1992 .
On 05/12/02 William S. Guthrie
said:
Stationed at Cape Lookout LBS. 64 to 67. Served as boat Eng.and Coxswain 30452,30461 and
old 36ft motor lifeboat,best duty in CG.semi isolated only accesable by boat,lots of clams,oyster
and fish.
On 05/04/02 T J.Modestowicz BM-3
said:
Stationed at Atlantic City LBS. 60 to 63 ran the 40393 and the 30397 had a blast on inlet
patrol running the 36518 in Absecon inlet Semper Paratus
On 04/20/02 Rob Gerth
said:
I'm looking for anyone who served on a sail boat as part of the Picket Patrols looking for
subs off the US coast during WWII. I'm writing an article about them.
On 04/19/02 Clive Lawford
said:
Doe's anyone know which 44 MLB was stationed at the Golden Gate together with USCG 44347
in 1995?
On 04/12/02 Brooks Huskey
said:
Base Boston COTP 1967/1968 Did some time on the 40's as a seaman under Hackney.Saved a few
lives, retrieved a bomb out of Boston Harbor,and put out a lot of fires.And I drank a lot and
enjoyed it all.
On 03/19/02 Ron Griffiths
said:
Was stationed at Port Security in Alameda Ca from 1963 to Oct of 1965. Anyone else there
at that time, like to hear from you.
On 03/06/02 Robert Church
said:
I went to boot camp in 7/28/61 (foxtrot 34) alameda. My last year & 1/2 was at Government
Island, alameda (pssa) port security station. I also did 5 tours at port chicago (loading
inspector). If anyone were at these places at the same time, please email me at
bobchurch1@verizon.net I live in Scottsdale, az now.
On 02/20/02 Clive Lawford
said:
44322, 44326, 44332, 44353, 44368. Does anyone know where these 44' MLB's were Stationed?
These five MLB's are the only one's I don't have any information on, for my 44ft Motor Lifeboat web
site at http://home.online.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm I would be most grateful for any help.
On 02/19/02 Frank Reynolds
said:
Started running 30 & 40 footers as a SN at Santa Rosa Life Boat Station, Pensacola, FL in
1970. Just kept pestering the BMs to 'Let me drive, let me drive', until they did. 40447 was a good
boat. That plastic 30574 was a dog. Loved jumping from it in to sea gull crap to fix bouys lights.
For fun, we would run across Pensacola bay in the fog (no radar)just to see if we could follow a
compass bearing. Had to quit when we nearly hid a barge. The 40 boat was so old you could see every
rib from the out side. I hated the safety patrols on weekends. We had to stay out all day and the
beer would be hot before we could get back in. Also had a 19' TICWAN boat to work A/N. It would fly
but sure was ugly. Most of the SAR was sail boats, shacked up husbands and a boat fires. BM3 Mike
Kennedy - where are you?
On 01/01/02 paul straube
said:
ran the 44317 out of gloucester,as well as the 41's. lots of long tows during the winter
where you froze your ass off,the 317 is gone now but not forgotton.
On 10/05/01 Jerry Springman
said:
Boatswains Mate 2nd Stationed @ Fort Point LBS, San Francisco 1951 to 1953. We had two 36'
MLBs And two 38' Picket Boats. Busy station! Would like to know about Cmdr Cowing(great CO).
Should have stayed in.
On 09/07/01 Steve Sabel
said:
The 44300 is being installed as a museum display at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in
Astoria Oregon. Completion is the spring of 2002. Having the first 44 to start a long career and end
as a tribute to all who served aboard a MLB that saved so many is going to stand as a legacy for
ever.....
On 09/02/01 Jim Wyckoff
said:
Rode lots of 44's to and from RELIEF lightvessel on leave, San Francisco,Blunts Reef,
Columbia River and Umatilla Reef. First instructor for my training on plastic 30 was Tom Petrin
whose brother went down with the 52ft MLB Triumph at Cape Disappointment. Ran a neat plastic 40600
on loan from Y.B.I. while at PSS Concord. My last year I taught reserves at Base Alameda small boat
operations, wood and plastic 30's and 40's plus a hulky 56 wood tug type, anyone remember that boat
( boot camp 1969). Anyway lots of fun on SAR cases and surfing the 30 boats in big waves under
Golden Gate Bridge. You tend to only remember the good times, which is good. Hats off to all my
fellow small boat coxswains.
On 06/24/01 Rob Tietze
said:
USCG BEACH HAVEN STATION 44355 30497 30499 GREAT TIMES Inlet patrol, crusing at nite in
Great Bay. Real good crew. hey hey hey were underway! 1971-1975 Always wondered why they needed
saving right at chow time?
On 05/13/01 John W. Barton Jr.
said:
If anyone knows what happened to 40561 ir 44376 that was Stationed in Charlevoix, MI let
me know. I was their from 1973 to 1977. I would like to hear from anybody that was at the
station.
On 04/26/01 J.Amaral
said:
I was a seaman on the old 36495/36498 out of Bandon,Or. Got the 44305 from Northern Calif.
Almost a year to get her back up to full operations. I also ran the old 30' when I was in Guam. Some
old but good boats. A lot of boat calls and very long nights. My hat goes off to the small boat
riders.
On 04/19/01 Scott Ball
said:
We are using an MK-2 Combat Support/Bridge boat. We are seeking to sell or trade this
vessel for a craft more suited to our needs. We are attempting to determine a fair market value for
the craft. Any help as to the value would be greatly appreciated. Sgt. Scott Ball Oak Ridge
Police Dept. Oak Ridge,TN
On 03/22/01 Scott Lavender, BM2
said:
Station Humboldt Bay (95 - present).....Still is a great job Mr. Quinn
On 03/14/01 Jonathan Carpenter
said:
USCGC Point Charles Seaman
On 02/14/01 Eric Kozowski
said:
Anyone here know the history of 44331? Sea Scout Ship 620 in Portland, OR acquired her
from the USCG on 3 February 2001.
On 01/25/01 Steve Sabel
said:
Looking for the history of the 40514. So far the only Stations are Point Adams, Cape
Dissapointment and Willapa Bay. If anyone has info on the 40514 please let me know.
Thanks........
On 01/01/01 ROB TOOLE
said:
I OWN AND AM RESTORING AN EX NAVY VESSEL BUILT IN 1941 SHE IS 40FT LONG AND POWRED BY A
SINGLE 671 DETROIT.THE PAPERWORK ON THE BOAT SAYS SHE WAS BUILT IN BREMERTION WA AND CALLED A
LAUNCH. DO ANY OF YOU KNOW WHAT THESE BOATS WERE USED FOR?
On 12/29/00 Gary Ford BM2
said:
Nov. 1965--April 1967 was at Lifeboat Station Port Isabel, Tx. Cox'n as SN and BM3 on
40502 and 40504 (plastic). Enjoyed the Gulf immensely. Great suntans. Most SAR's involved shrimp
boats out of Port Isabel or Brownsville. What a treat they were. April 1967-June 1968 served at
Group Eaton's Neck, L.I., NY. as BM3 and BM2. Spent June to Sept. 1967 at Stratford, Conn. SAR sub-
unit. Crew of 4. Ran the 30501 (plastic) out of Stratford. Back to The Neck in Sept. 67 and also ran
the 30515, 40542, and mostly the 44302. First time breaking ice, with the 44302 (whatever happened
to her?). Coldest winter in 30 years there. But would do it all over again. Great times. Great
crews.
On 12/14/00 Robert Nichols
said:
1965-1968 Started out as EN-3 on the steel 40's C.O.T.P New Orleans on the Mississippi.
after a year transferred to Station New Canal (Now Sta. New Orleans). As Coxswain/engineer on the
plastic 30's It was a working lighthouse/S.A.R. and A to N station on Lake Ponchartrain We had the
highest sar rate in the 8th district other than Air Galvaston. What fun, our dock was right at the
mouth of the New Orleans yacht Harbor. We used to do some of our Inspections by standing in the
well deck of the 30's tied to the dock and waving boats going out alongside.
On 12/03/00 Bob Nieman
said:
Opened up station Ft. lauderdale in the 70s when it was moved from the old house boat to
the port at John U. Loyd St.Park as Bm3 I mostly ran the best small boat at the station the 41352.If
any of you guys are out there drop me an EEEE...
On 11/30/00 Ken Davis
said:
Started running small boats at PSS alameda and then to Gru Base San Francisco Yerba Buena
Island, ca. Wood forties 40380, 40382,40388 steel 40427, 40426 from Fort Point, plastic forties
40600, 40601 twin screw and 40593 single screw.Good handling boat for one prop. Also had a nuber of
plastic 30s. I think the 30491 went to Lake Tahoe for the summer of 1971. Also ran 44385 and 44347
out of Fort Point Station. Crew was Mike Zenone, john Champion, en3 dale sweeney. was stationed at
port Canaveral Fl. 40505 and a plastic 30. Was XPO BMC Bill Abney, BMCM Skipper OinC. Also was XPO
Station Atlantic City N.J. 41335 and 44333. Crew put so much work into the 44333 during the DI they
said she was one the the best 44 in the eastern area. Was Oinc of Station Lake Tahoe just prior to
retiring. Had a great XPO Bill Hernandez. Also two outstanding EPOs Mike Riley and Jim Loveless.
Very good crew and personnel at all the small boat stations. Small boat sailors are the backbone of
the Coast Guard.I would do it all again.
On 11/29/00 Bill Hurley
said:
I was stationed on CG83320 from Feb 59 to July 59, San Pedro. Pulled Catalina Island
weekend duty and harbor entrance patrol. I was stationed Newport Beach on CG83452 Sept 60 through
Sept 61 at the Orange Co Harbor Patrol Base.RD2
On 11/29/00 Pat Valdata
said:
Can any of you folks provide information on a Uniflite boat hull number 40PE734, that may
have been used as the admiral's barge on the USS George Washington?
On 11/26/00 Paul Nixon BM1
said:
I was interested in reading some comments. After some time at Alameda I was stationed at
Pt. Reyes Lifeboat Station in '58-'59. Now deactivated. Then transfered to W385 Dexter for my
remaining time. That ship is now sitting on the bottom of the sea after being used for bombing
practice. But would love to hear from anyone from those places. The boat at Pt Reyes was 36389.
On 11/18/00 Donald Ward
said:
Ahoy: Glad to find some small boat sailors. I was in Portland Maine & remember the picket
boats 40s also was on a converted rum runner 63003,running off shore for subs. We sighted one as we
were leaving Kennybunk Port,Me early one morning.
On 11/17/00 Stanley Babischkin
said:
If you are the same Ken Sutherland - Senior? - you ran a Wooden 40' with Playboy Bunny
Heads on the stern - or was it a 30' - I also ran out of STA St George, Staten Island from the late
60's( 25', 31 Bertrum, 31 UTB's, 40')and STA NY from the early 70's to 1990 on the 30', 40, 41, 65
tugs & 46 BUSL. Ran with MKCM Charlie Haberman, etc
On 11/11/00 Ron Pownall
said:
I was stationed in 1966 in Boston Harbur St. Our boat was the 40429 as a E5 Eng. I got
lots of boat time. We tied up in Boston Harbor Marina, real tough duty. I would like to know if
anyone knows what happen to the 429 let me know. I now live in AZ. so not much coasty news.
On 11/02/00 Bob Housholder
said:
I was the cox'n on 40508 out of South Haven, Mich 1971-1973 they decommissioned that
station when I got out....Any of you guys out there
On 10/27/00 Don O'Brien
said:
I was stationed at Station Islamorada from 1985 to 1988 as a coxswain. We were assigned
the 43' Tempest Fast Coastal Interceptor which we referred to as the Fast Cash Incineraters. The
Tempest program was a complete failure, but at least someone was trying to get a boat with some
speed and endurance. I have been a Marine Enforcement Officer with U.S. Customs in Key Largo since
leaving the Coast Guard in '88. We have used vessels ranging from the 35' cigarettes to the 47'
Fountain. Obviously these are set up for L/E only but what I don't understand is why the CG can't
use something like a 29' Scarab instead of these rediculous Boston Whalers. Having been a Cox'n I
can say that speed isn't only needed for L/E but is vital for SAR. The whaler played an large role
in my current knee problems. I remember climbing out of the 252505 and was barely able to walk. If
the Coast Guard can trust the Cox'n with a 41' to seize drugs, rescue people and protect Presidents,
why can't they trust them with boats that have some speed to them? I see the local stations
constantly blowing their 150 hp and 175 hp engines and just keep replacing them with the same crap.
Can't someone figure out that they need stronger and better engines. Maybe it's not management's
fault. I am aware of the budget cuts. It's a very disturbing time under the Clintonomics.
Hopefully someone up in D.C. can give the Guard some funding to get better small boats, replace
aging cutters and modify the aging C-130's. Let's hope for the best.
On 10/03/00 Pat Faiella
said:
Worked on the prototype 42' UTs. The 41's would have done what they were advertised to
do had the brass listened to the test boat crews. The boats were tested all up and down the East
Coast. The recommendation was to go with the 8V71 Detroit diesels and certain other engineering
pieces and parts. The ETs recommended various types of equipment from the test gear etc. To the
best of my knowledge most of this test result data was ignored. They cut the boat short by a foot
and went with the German built Cat engines which we trashed in our evals.
On 10/03/00 Gary Hodge
said:
Best trip was bringing four 41's from the yard to Mayport. Took two weeks, every body else
took three days but this was under the command of a W-3 Snipe. Well, some body had to show them
BM's how to have a good time. Blew one engine up and dropped it at Base Charleston bet they loved
that. Two of the BM's got mad and hitchhiked home. As small boats sailors they had never been gone
from home that long and missed their wifes? Took movies of some of it, pretty sight 41's jumping
wakes at full bore but they never would do what the books said they would do. Believe me they were
fully tested, drunk and sober
On 10/02/00 Pat Faiella
said:
Mike, Plenty of us old 40 boat sailors left. We had 40375 (first steel 40) 40495,
40519(?) (plastic with the castrated turbo engine) single screw and useless. We also had the 30415
an old steel 30' UT that leaked so bad we needed assistance.
On 09/29/00 Skip Sullivan
said:
BM2 stationed at Gloucester 1964-1968. The 44317 was brand new right out of Curtis Bay. We
also had the 40518 and the steel 40s were GREAT boats. The plastic 30496 had been assigned to
President Kennedy's protection until he was killed and then came to Gloucester with a turbocharged
671 Detroit and would that boat get up and go. Blew the engine at the America's cup in 1965(?) and
came back on the buoy deck of the Cactus to boston where the base yanked the engine and replaced it
with a large rubber band and the boat was useless after that. We also had a steel 30 either the
30420 or the 30421 for a while after Hampton Beach closed. Gloucester was a great place for a
coxswain since we were kept busy towing the fishing fleet winter and summer. That was back when the
coast guard assisted boaters and didn't refer them to a private towing and salvage outfit.
On 09/27/00 Clark Goldthorp
said:
I was at Plum Island 1971-1972. We had 40574 and 40300 (4-71)
On 09/06/00 Neal Campbell
said:
Didn't think anybody was still alive who ran 30 and 40 boats. OINC 40417, steel and
fiberglass 30s (don't remember the hull numbers)at COTP, Boston 63-64. Looking for any pictures or
other info on 40s, they were great boats (even without the coxswain cage)
On 08/26/00 Bill Barton
said:
Anyony out there remember the 40441 ??? I was cox'n on 30 & 40 footers out of St.Pete
Air Sta -- 68-jan 70
On 08/17/00 Steve Sabel
said:
Was stationed at Willapa Bay in Tokeland WA, from 1974 until the station was closed in
1977. I am putting together the history of the station from 1877 to 1977. If you were stationed
there, have info or photos drop me a line. There is a site on Military.com. Add info there also.
Thanks..
On 07/23/00 Pete Dautel
said:
..Was staioned at Brant Point, Nantucket from '87 to '90 as a wee Bosun'. We had the 44398
(Bismarck) and the 41362 plus a RHIB and 25' Whaler. Will never forget the hellaciously long tows
from the Rose&Crown shoals to inner harbor on the 44 in the dead of winter in near gale conditions.
Or the gut sinking feeling of the 44398 rolling 90+ degrees, in icy winter gale waters -in Nantucket
Sound! And the look of the fisherman we had just pulled aboard and stowed in the forward cabin... Or
the L/E patrol when the then OinC spotted on radar, a 'moving contact' when we were 25 miles
offshore. The moving 'contact' would disappear and reappear periodically and drive the BMCS nuts
while manuvering to intercept. None of us had the heart to tell him he was intercepting Codfish Park
shoals until he saw a footbal field sized sandbar being periodically washed by swells. Great stories
from there!
On 07/15/00 craig wisnieski
said:
hellow hellow,i was stationed at port huron,mi from '87-'89 as engigineer on 41496 and
44330,a football in the water,330 went to harbor beach in '89. also had 22' then rhi. nothing like
skimming on a flat lake huron at night in the 22'. we also tested an austrailan design catamaran
thing with twin 225s'. well enough rememberance,anyone who served there feel free to drop me a
line.
On 07/06/00 Gordon Huggins
said:
Hey, all you small boat sailors(I was one too) there is a new book out SMALLBOAT SAILORS
by Dennis Noble retired coastie. Very good reading. Also talks about those in the ivory towers who
have no idea about smallboat stations.
On 07/02/00 paul straube
said:
was a seaman coxswain at gloucester station 80-83,ran the 44317(the bus) and the 41399,the
fiesta was always a trip,we sent a boat to the americas cup in 1980 and were very bad boys.was real
good duty,the town is great-so great that i've made gloucester my home. wouldn't have found my
paradise if it wasn't for the guard. anybody that served at gloucester drop me a line.
On 06/28/00 dave radina
said:
I was stationed at Merrimac River small boat station in Newburyport,Mass.from 76-80. Was
an O.O.D. and coxswain of 44315 and 41304.Also had a 21ft. Boston Whaler with twin o.b, a
14ft.Boston Whaler and a 12ft. Avon inflatable with a 25hp o.b. that served as the stations rec
boat. I was awarded the heavy weather coxswain pin for piloting the 44footer through many Merrimac
River bar crossings with seas 25-30ft and breaking. Any one else out there get heavy weather
coxswain recognition? Also ferried many 40 footers from Boston station to Merrimac River for summer
use. I really enjoyed the old 40 footers,anyone else?
On 06/15/00 George Hord
said:
I was stationed in Sturgeon Bay WI riding the 44's on Lake Michigan and Green Bay in 76.
77 I went to Petaluma, CA for Radio school. I went TDY 6 months to Port Isabel as a radiomen and
some 44 and 82 foot rides on the Gulf. In 78 I moved to Portsmouth VA stationed at the naval
security group U.S.C.G. Radio Station Portsmouth (NMN- dah dit dah dah dah dit) and worked with the
boys from PUNGO xmitter site. Then I moved to AirStation Elizabeth City, NC. as a radiomen and
upheld the worlds record 1% error rate on Autodin. Also got to fly HH3F's and C-130's. Anybody
around???
On 06/15/00 Glen F. Pritchett
said:
Stationed with Ft. Point Group San Francisco at Pt. Reyes MLB Station 1964-66; deck seaman
on the two pig boats, 36491 and 36542 (Dead Man's boat). 542 wasn't used much because of a bad rep.
The 36's were slow (8 knots with a tailwind and following seas), but you felt very confident in bad
seas. As I recall the boat weighed as much in tonnage is in length, 36 tons. Open sea big water
momentum was very smooth. 1966 Stationed at PSU Alameda, ran as boat crew some of the twin plywood
40's before getting shipped out to Concord PSU for explosive loading detail. Would have stayed in
the Guard if could have stayed in small boats, no striker positions for BM though. Best coxswain I
ever served with was Ozzie Osborne with St. George Reef experience. Where are you these days Ozzie?
One old 36 footer is tied up at Rock Harbor, Orleans, Cape Cod. All rehabed and outfitted in pre-
stripe standard deck colors and rigging. Open to the public for visits.
On 06/13/00 Ron Krebs
said:
I was stationed at Westport in what is now the Museum. (home to me.) 65-66 I learned to
cox'n the boats on the 36 they had there. Also ran the 40's (which are still the best boats the
Coast Guard ever had) we had 1 30 footer (aids boat) and the 52 ( I believe it was the 52312) I was
involved in naming it the Invincible and I painted the name on it for the first time. BM1 Gates and
Riley and Chief Woods BM2 Larry Hicks and BM1 Hickman were all involved. From there I went to COTP
Seattle and ran the 40455 then the Admirals Barge 40592 turbo's that blew oil when opened up. The
592 was a good boat but a single screw. (prefer the twin screw 40's ) still love the 455... Also ran
the 40422 which was sunk by Bill Muncey at one of the Hydro races. A Coasty was killed in that. The
C.G. brought it to the surface and patched it up and it served many more years.
On 06/05/00 joel aberbach
said:
would love to hear from anyone who can tell me anything about CG life in Miami prior to
1950
On 06/02/00 Jack Murosko
said:
I was an MK2 at Sta. Marblehead OH, 1973-1976. We ran the 40500 and the 40511, and the
44323. Loved the 40 boats. Where can I get a kit or plans to make one? When I was in grad school at
Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, the geology department bought the 40555 for a research vessel. The
'triple nickel' was out of Lorain OH.
On 06/01/00 david carter
said:
hi i was stationed in sandy hook new jersey in 1974 to 1978 any one who was there please
contact me . Would like to here from any one thanks
On 05/28/00 Bob Hoyt
said:
1973-76, Portland, Ore. 40416,45316D buoy boat, 21325-21326 TWAN's, just to name a few of
the many boats that came through our station.
On 05/20/00 Al Micozzi
said:
I was a coxswain on the 40392-40448-40516-30501 and the 30516 while stationed at New
London and Fishers Island from 68 to 71. Loved those 40's, what a work boat. Would like to hear
from other guy's I served with.
On 05/17/00 Steve Sabel
said:
I have started a Station Willapa Bay website on Military.com. Looking for info on past
history. Check out the site. I have some photos of the station and one of the Willapa light from
around 1890. If you have info on the station or past Coasties, send it to me and I'll post it on the
site.
On 05/09/00 Larry Baum
said:
TWO TOURS AT QUILLAYUTE RIVER.'74-'76 AND '78-'80. MADE SURFMAN ON 44363. BEST CREWS EVER
SERVED WITH WERE ON SMALLBOATS. RETIRED IN '92 ROCKLAND MAINE.
On 04/30/00 Cori Douglas
said:
Looking for SN or maybe BM Barry Linder around in the mid to late 80's- had a brother or
two in small boats in FL or LA,would like to know what became of him- Was from Ohio and was on the
Jarvis in 86-87
On 04/23/00 Don Pretlow
said:
I was cox'n on the 47200, 47204, 47208. Great boats I realy hated to see the 04 leve. Had
some wild rids in the 47200,
On 04/16/00 Gary Everbeck
said:
I was a cox'n at Station New London from 1970-1973 Ran 46302 Bouy Boat first Then Was
assigned 40448, also ran 44302,40516,30510 and anything else I could get out on the water in,
including a small wood row boat we dressed out as a CG boat racing stripe and all. I miss those
days. I am looking for any info about 40'Coast Guard Boats that is available on the internet.
On 04/16/00 Mike Swanson
said:
I ran the 44364, 44387,41315 + the 175505 out in Neah Bay from 10/85-9/87. Great boats to
play cox'n with. Ran many a sar call on these boats. Can remember bringing back one of the 44's from
the yards in Tacoma, making only 2 kts. against the tide. Those boats were tough, but the going sure
could be slow. Loved the 41 (especially on a warm,calm summer day)
On 04/16/00 Mike McFadden
said:
Last message was back in Jan. have since moved, and have new e-mail address, it is now
tonyrose3169@aol.com. hope to hear from former small boat sailors
On 04/07/00 gene liotta
said:
Got to ride on a 21Ft MLB jet drive back in '75' the 9th district brought one to Sta.
Muskegon to test, said we might get one, never did. What ever happened to them, or was that the
only one?
On 04/04/00 BM1 Jim Jones
said:
I sent a couple of 44' lifeboat pictures to Clive Lawford. It was the 44339 out of Woods
Hole and the 44374 out of Erie. He's still needs quite a few more pictures. Check out his web
page. http://home.sol.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm
On 03/21/00 clyde neal
said:
Was stationed at atlantic beach sta. 67- 69 used to run SAR in the 30536 a plastic boat
and the 30471 an old wooden boat I liked the old wooden boat much better I blew up 2 engines in the
plastic boat and breakers broke 2 center windshields both hit me in the head never liked that
boat.
On 03/20/00 Herb McQuarrie
said:
Served on 50 footers, 52 footer, LCVP and LCM in Ketchikan, AK 48-53. Coast Guard had
built 32 of the 50 footers in Seattle during WW II, anybody know anything about them?
On 03/18/00 Scott Marshall
said:
I was at STA FIRE ISLAND IN 81 TO 85 ENG OF 41395,44341,COX/ENG OF 24' AVON,21'SEA OX,THE
AVON WAS THE BEST HANDLING BOAT I HAVE EVER BEEN ON, I TOOK IT THROUGH 20'SEAS IN FIRE ISLAND INLET
WITH NO PROBLEMS. THEN TURNED IT AROUND AND SURFED IT BACK IN. WHAT A BLAST!
On 03/17/00 W. Weber
said:
Correction....To my previous posting, should read 83481 not 451.
On 03/17/00 W. Weber
said:
Reunion.......Summer of 2000 (Date TBD) anyone from the 83 footer fleet at Port
Townsend,WA in '59/'60. 83378 - 83453 - 83451 - 83484. Most of guys on 83484 have been contacted,
looking for Gunners Mates Ray Faulkner and Kadon Aster. Anyone who served please contact me.
On 03/15/00 RICH HUPF
said:
Hot issues on D-13 surfmen billets. Hey MIKE COE, Let me know if your coming down to Ms in
July for some more boat training fun. Keep it Square
On 03/15/00 Jim Taddonio BM3
said:
Ran a steel 30' and a wood 40' out of Fire Island LBS NY in'61. I also ran a steel 40' out
of Port Security Unit Alameda CA.'63. Was on patrol and searched for unsucessful Alcatraz escapees
in '63. I especially loved riding the breakers in under the Golden Gate Bridge. Loved to use the
siren and create wakes.
On 03/14/00 Steve Metts BMC (ret)
said:
Ran the steel 30s and 40s at Base Gloucester, NJ from 74-78. 40408, 40412, 40449, 40450,
40470, also the ANT 45309D, slowest boat in the Guard. Also the original fiberglas 31s PSB. 31019,
31020 single left handed screws. Had the prototype fiberglas Bertram 31001, used for COTP Ops and
VIP stuff. Ferrying around Captain Dudlely Goodwin and the XO CDR Ernie Bizzaro. Damn cold nights
in the fog, rain and snow on the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. Also ventured into the C&D Canal
to assist the 5th District with SAR. Fell in love with the 41s, 41394, 41395 when we picked them up
from Curtis Bay in 77. That was the end of the 30s and 40s... Also had the PWB 32342. At one
time, we had so many boats, could have opened a marina and charged dockage. Anyone remember BMC
Pappy Mayland
On 03/12/00 Don Yochum
said:
If anyone is from USS Savage or USS lowe during 1956 thru 1959 pls e-mail me at
y2chums@aol.com thanks Don Yochum YN2
On 03/11/00 Dave Martin
said:
Was associated with 40 boats from1954 at Ellis Island till 1974 at Sta Marblehead. Loved
them question is does anyone have info if any still available to purchase. I know of 2, one in
Rocky River,Ohio (no sale) and one in Toledo, Ohio (no sale) Any info drop line.
On 03/08/00 Russ Barnes
said:
Was stationed at St Clair Flats, had the 30379 and 30418. Wonder where they are? Next went
to St Clair Shores, had the 41449. I assume it still floats. At Station Seattle I had 41387 and
41388. I know they still operate. Now I'm at NMLBS with 44301, 44369, 47206, 47213, 47215 and 47232.
Four months shy of a cuttermans pin...I wonder why??????????
On 03/07/00 randy
said:
i was a crew member cgsta curtis bay from 80 to 84.we ran on 41359 212010.had a couple of
old 30 ftrs also.anyone from that time,send me email.
On 03/04/00 Dan
said:
I was a crewmember of Port Canaveral Station, FL in 1969-70. We had the 40505 and 40419
(both steel). The 505 was a showboat compared to the 419. Later was assigned to Townsend Inlet
Station in NJ where we had the 44358 and a steel 30' the 30438. Great crews - great duty - great
stations and workhorse boats.
On 03/04/00 Steve Sabel
said:
I was stationed at Willpa Bay in 1974. We had a 44 footer, the 44369. In the late 60's she
was at Neah Bay. I would like to know when it was moved to Willapa Bay. If someone could fill me in
on that information, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
On 03/03/00 Marlene DeTienne
said:
Stationed at Airsta St Pete (1974-76) running 40's and 30's (brought a 30' back from Miami
yard - across the state - long trip). The airsta moved to Clearwater the last year I was there. Also
at Cape May Sta in '77 and '78, running a 44' and a 41'. Anyone remember the ICE of '77 or the
blizzard of '78?
On 03/02/00 Mike Moffitt
said:
I was stationed at Westport in 1977\78 and remember the 52 well! We had one, the
Invincible (52313?), does anyone remember for sure? Along with four or five 44's and 41's, and the
prototype 30. Does the CG still use these things? I remember many a blistering trip at 6 knots, a
100 mile trip took days with something in tow. Everyone seasick (smokesick) because they would not
outrun the smell of their own exhaust (which was expelled right below the Coxwans flat as I
remember). We used to draw lots to see who had to go inside to use the old thumbwheel Loran. Do
remember swearing in the BMC (he was nuts) while backing through the surf on the beach at Pacific
Shores! Wow what a ride! The 52 and the 44 were the only boats I ever really felt safe on! They are
all getting old and going away now I'm sure, too bad. I'd bet that the replacements for them are no
way as industructable or reliable.
On 03/01/00 Pat Faiella
said:
Mark, The 52' MLB has always been a mystery to me. I have seen a few pictures but wonder
if there is a site where they are covered well?
On 02/28/00 Mark Simmons
said:
Stationed at Cape D 1971-1974 Coxswain of 44304,44309 and 44336 also 52314 Triumph we also
had 3 40's as well a a 25' MSB. You guys from Quillute River I remember it well. It was you boys as
well as Neah Bay we use to lie to like dogs (wx cond) to get you to come out and get us off the
Umatilla Light Ship. Next tour was Tawas, Mi we had a 44 MLB as well a a 30' UTB. Also spent a tour
as a instructor at BM 'A' School. to many small boats to count in one place. Loved it all, Great
crews and experiences. Do it all over again. Mark Simmons BMC (Ret)
On 02/24/00 Pat Faiella
said:
I never got to ride on a 41' UT. My last summer at Woods hole, we worked a group of 42'
UTs, the prototypes of todays 41s. The boats had the same hulls but had different power plants and
electronics packages. We ran those boats 8 hours a day for 3 months. They sure were an improvement
over the old 40s and that is saying something. They also sent us a 36' UT that looked like a Boston
Whaler. It had a square bow. It could go like the wind but couldn't hold in a sea. We kind of
demolished it in some heavy seas off of Nantucket. Like all CG craft, they made it shorter when
they finally made it.
On 02/21/00 Bm3 Eric Russell
said:
I was stationed at Belle Isle 85-87 and sta Grand Haven till 89, ran the 41306, 41479 and
the 41448. Belle Isle was the best crew...Grand Haven was good until they moved accross the river
and turned it into a show place.
On 02/16/00 Bill Byrd
said:
Stationed at Quillayute River Lifeboat Sta. Feb 68 to Aug 73. SA to BM2. Served on 36503,
36554, 44363 and 44393. One hell of a place. Good crew, good times. Still one of the best times of
my life.
On 02/15/00 Thomas Kuefner
said:
I was an EN2 at station Shinnecock L.I. '64 to '67. Was a boat handeler for the 44308,
30437, 30441, 30442, and 30515 (plastic). Also crewed on 45008D wood buoy tender. In '66 the 44 was
hit with a 15' breaker taking out the windows & other minor damage. It was a great 4 years.
On 02/13/00 Dan Hagan
said:
While stationed at P.S.Unit-Berkley, Va., March 58 to Nov. 59, assigned to 40's 40403
Sitting at the coal piers was not fun at all, but it had it's rewards and they were many. One of the
greatest periods in my life was on the 40's.
On 02/12/00 Tim Kerlin
said:
Tim Kerlin BM2, retired school teacher.1957,58 and 59.ran 40's,36's,30's24's (wicky boats)
and 22's(bartenders) out of St. Joseph,Wilmette, Jackson Park and Alex.,N.Y. The best years of my
life. What great machines they were.
On 02/10/00 Pat Faiella
said:
I was an EN2 at Wood Hole from 4/71 to 5/73 ran 40375, 40591, 30415, some single screw
plastic 40 footer I'd rather forget and a great 44 footer the 44339. Last I knew she was still
there. Wish I could get a ride on a 47 footer. In the process of converting some slides of the
339 to photos.
On 02/10/00 Jim Jones BM1 USCGR
said:
Anybody interested in 44 foot motor lifeboats log on to:
http://home.sol.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm
On 02/04/00 Ed Nerges
said:
Ed Nerges ran 40432 at COTP-NY 68/69. Ran 40468 at Ft. Totten Sta. Long Is. Sound -69.Ran
44306, 40437,40472,30531,30538 at Sandy Hook,NJ 71/73.
On 02/03/00 Posie
said:
Bob Posar BM3 Ran the CG40527 out of Mackinac Island in '59 and Crewed CG82318 in '61 out
of Lewes Del.
On 02/03/00 BOSN4 John Quinn (Ret)
said:
I was a seaman on 44380 in Rochester NY, ran 44312 & 30383 in E. Tawas, Cape Small in Hilo
and Pt Richmond in Anacortes - both long gone. Station CO at Humboldt Bay 89 - 92, Grand Haven
92-94. Never managed to get behind the wheel of a 47' - loved that HumBay job...Grand Haven was too
much of a fishbowl
On 02/03/00 Steve Sabel
said:
There is a Website dedicated to 44ft MLBs. //home.sol.no/~lawford/xrl/xrl.htm. If you have
photos or information on a 44, you can E-mail Clive Lawford. He is putting together all of the 44
info on his site. Check it out.
On 01/30/00 ED DUFFY
said:
Anyone out there who served on the woodenhulled 64footers. served on the 64301 out of
Southwest Harbor, Maine from 9/50 until about 9/52. Did a lot of lighthouse work and SAR work. There
were 13 boats in the 64ft series. They were originally built for the army. Glad to hear from anyone
who served on one.
On 01/29/00 F. Noble
said:
Served aboard 83412 in '62' at Vallejo, CA. Great duty with a great group of guys. Was
RD-3 and RM & QM while on board. Can't remember the names but if any of you guys are still around I
would love to hear from you. Would have stayed for 20 if I could have remained aboard that boat,
loved the life, loved the duty.
On 01/27/00 BMC S. Huffstutler (ret)
said:
Ran 36498 with Mike Coe and others at Umpqua, along with 44's. I was at Quillayute,
Crescent City on Cape Cross and Carter, 44's at Holland, Grand Haven and Frankfort, Mi. Some
icebraeaker time in Cleveland, too. Glad to hear that no former Warrant Officers burned the '98.
Huff
On 01/26/00 W. Weber
said:
Coxswain of 40454 at COTP/LA-LB Port Security 61/62
On 01/26/00 CWO Frank Wescovich USCG
said:
Stationed at Umpqua River 65-68. Cape D. 69 Fishers Island and New London 74-78 and OinC
Sta. Key West 83-87. Retired 1990. Am now Chief of Boat and Water Safety for Mississippi Dept.
Marine Resources Marine Patrol.
On 01/25/00 Dennis Lattanzi
said:
sationed at Eatons Neck 66-70 and ran the 46306,44302,40542,30515,30501.The Neck was a
very busy station in those days.
On 01/25/00 Eric Kozowski
said:
44372, last at STA Grays Harbor, is now in the hands of Sea Scouts in Portland, OR. She
is still in original condition and configuration. www.sss601.org/44/ has pictures of 44372, plus
other 44s and a few other misc. pictures.
On 01/25/00 Mike Coe BMCS ret
said:
Used to run 36498 out of mostly Umpqua River. She was Group North Bend spare MLB. Found
her in Bandon, Or as monument and looking rough. Still recognized scars.
On 01/25/00 Dan Hentosh, MK2
said:
I was stationed at Station Chatham from 91-94. Engineer on the 44402, and 44403. Now I am
at Station Merrimack River awaiting the new 47255 in a couple of weeks.
On 01/24/00 Dave Hardman
said:
Was stationed at Quoddy Head and Cross Island LBS in mid to late 50's, had 30,36 and 40
footers.Anyone remember Don Ashby, Earl Purington,Joe Knof,Dick Perkins,Ken Black,Jim
Ritchie,'Squeak Mahar?
On 01/24/00 Bob Roberts
said:
made a few trips on the 44325 & 40524 out of Portsmouth Harbor Station in the early
70's
On 01/24/00 BM1 Jim Jones
said:
I'll never forget the 44339 at Station Woods Hole, Massachusetts. I was a coxswain there
back in 1969-70. Never forget the trips out to Buzzard Bay Light to exchange the crews and deliver
supplies. And how about those weekend overdues. Still great duty. Still in the reserves in
Pittsburgh.
On 01/23/00 Mike McFadden
said:
I was stationed at Boothbay Hbr, Maine, from June 63 to June 64. We had a 7 man
station.Our boats were 30457 and 36537, both were wood. I was a boat engineer, when underway. would
match the 36 footer with any boat in rough seas.Made a lot of trips out to the light stations, and
SAR calls. It was a great year for me, since I had been on the Eastwind. Both were good duty. When I
look back now it was all good duty.
On 01/23/00 Zoomer
said:
Started as crewmember, SN, on the smallboats at Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco Bay in
early 1970. Crewed on 44347 at (then) decomissioned Fort Point at the Golden Gate bridge (retreived
a few jumpers, including one that lived). Shortage of BM's and coxswains at the time opened up the
opportunity to be coxswain of 40 boats at YBI as SN. Particularly loved my time with the 40593,
single screw. Took Indians off Alcatraz. Put out fire on the Patomic while she was in transit on
the bay. Put out fire in a boat underway with no POB in the Oakland estuary. Great memories with
the 'ol 40's. Mike (Zoomer) Zenone BMC, ret.
On 01/23/00 Mack Serres
said:
I ran 40467 out of St. George, Staten Island N.Y. 59/60.
On 01/23/00 Jack L. Eppert
said:
I spent 2 1/2 years at Base Gloucester N.J. running the 40408, 411, 412, 449 and 470; all
steel hulled boats. It was a great crew and we took pride in the old girls. Kept 'em running prety
good and had a little fun doing it
On 01/22/00 Jerry LaRue
said:
cape may moorings , 83518 sept60 till june 61, then ran 40508 and 566 till june 64 still
love the 40's and still love the Bay
On 01/22/00 BMC Daugherty Retired
said:
Got my training in the Navy landing troops on the beaches in a LCVP,Korea,during the War
1952,Joined the USCG in 58,Ran the 30...40...44...other small boats. XPO 82352 Grand Isle...Served
in Vietnam on 82305
On 01/22/00 Jim Stelene
said:
Ran the 40409 451 452 at lewes, del 1960 to 63 had the 40466 base manhattan 63 to 64 and
the 40542 at eatons neck 65 to 66
On 01/22/00 Arnold Graboyes
said:
I was the XO on the CG83452 in Newport Beach,CA from Mar 61 to Feb 62. We stayed busy.
On 01/22/00 Don Lilja
said:
Was a Coxswain at Sta Shinnecock 1979-1983 on the 44308 as well as a plastic 30
(30537?).
On 01/22/00 Bill White
said:
Was on a 38' picket boay, CG40516 and CG 40394 from 1952 to early 1955. Went to CGC Walnut
in Miami, made BMC and took over CGC Poinciana. Good duty. Thanks Ken!
On 01/22/00 Garry Heater
said:
Aids to Navigation 'The Black Fleet' Matagorda Bay, Palacious Channel, ICW as coxswain CG
55116, ICW,VIP CG 45306D, Deleware River CG 45309D, Hudson River CG 45308D
On 01/22/00 Ken Sutherland
said:
Ran on the CG40394 with Bill White BM1 and Frank MACK McHugh EN2 Perth Amboy N.J. Was
coxswain at Sta, Rockaway N.Y.On the 40391-44314-30586. In the 1979 N.Y.C.Tug boat strike was
coxswain at Sta, N.Y.on 41361-41411-41419 And the last 40 boat on G.I.40398
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