OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Icebreaker Sailors
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On 01/06/08 K, Redding
said:
Desparately seeking Ken Lane, PH2, PH3, official photographer for the Operation Deepfreeze
1966-67 aboard the Staten Island / Northwind. I have your pictures.
On 06/08/07 francis j nicolo
said:
looking for a navy buddie that served aboard the staten island from 1957-1961 his name
is ralph cook
On 05/05/07 Mike Foley
said:
Looks like another decommissioning for all you old West Coast breaker sailors out
there...I was up in Seattle today--the Whitestones (which hasn't been Whitestones for years) is
closed and up for sale. They'll probably tear it down before long. The Flame was turned into a pool
hall 16 or 17 years ago, but it has long since been torn down and turned into storage units---I'm
startin' to not like Seattle. By the way you old ones that know me--I'm a new grandpa this week--
gettin' to where I'd just as soon skip some of these Line Crossings.
On 04/17/07 Art
said:
ARTHUR POBGEE CS3 I serverd on the USS ATKA AGB3. From 1/52 to 4/55. Made three
trips north on her and one south, that was the 1954 &1955 Navy Expedition to Antarctic. I would
like to hear from anyone who was on the Atka with me at that time.
On 04/04/07 terry perrino
said:
HELP!
im looking for a shipmate Smith FA eastwind 1966-1968
On 12/16/06 STINSON
said:
Real breakers are RED. Aint that right Gelwitch! 13 coats of white )to one coat of
red.(STINGER 77)
On 09/30/06 terry
said:
has anyone noticed that this room has become stagnant since benny crossed over the bar
On 08/19/06 roger lane
said:
served on the cgc staten island WAGB 278 66-67 deep freeze was a dc 2
On 07/02/06 terry
said:
good idea benny.... first round of drinks are on me
On
06/25/06 terry
said:
does anyone know anything about a picknic at the coast guard acad. in august.
On 02/27/06 Bill Douds HMCS
said:
Imade DF68 &69 on the BIand DF on the North wind also artic north one month after DF73
On 02/16/06 Muster Host
said:
Last call for the Icebreaker Muster! All registrations must be in by March 15. To date
about 140 rooms reserved for the week long event in Laughlin, Nevada. Check out the website,
www.icebreakermuster.com for all the information. My promise is, “If you don’t have a good time in
Laughlin, you can take me out on the fantail and kick my a**”.
On 02/13/06
budderball
said:
My LST 1126 made several trips to Point Barrow, Alaska in the 40's and 50's. Are there any
USCG shipmates who were 'along for the ride'? I have a website for the (LST) ship and would like to
add some stories of those on these trips. E-mail me.
On 02/13/06
budderball
said:
Are there any shipmates of the USCG LST 23 around? I have a contact who has photos and
stuff from WWII that needs to be saved somewhere for its historical value. Contact me at
buddy@LST1126.com for more information.
On 12/14/05 Steve Jacobs
said:
My dad sailed on Westwind from '70 to '73 , his name is Don Jacobs and was a Mk in the
hole. I remember as a kid looking at the wind class ships there in Curtis Bay and thought they were
the biggest ships afloat! I know better now, but I am searching for anyone that was staioned with
him there or in Matratin, Libya '64 to '65 . Looking for history, photos, etc... He is still
working as a port engineer, retired a CWO3 Mk , and still kicking. I went Merchant Marine, did a
brief stint in the U.S.C.G. in boot camp in '86, got boooted for a medical? Went back to merchant
ships. Anyway, if anyone could help, I would appreciate it. Steve Jacobs
On 12/07/05 Angus MacDonald
said:
Small world syndrome here. I was on the Northwind in 72' & 73' with Venske as the C.O.
and Smith as the X.O. At a young age my dad made me learn how to play the bagpipes (as his dad did
and his dad's dad......etc.) So I always had my pipes with me everywhere I went. Now, years later my
wife and I run a scottish import shop on Whidbey Island in Washington state (we are both pipers) and
we also teach. One of our early students and a truely great friend is a gentleman by the name
of....Bob Moss! ret. C.O. of the Staten Island. Who would of thunk! All the way back in the early
70's we shared the same dock on seperate boats together? Even though I went on to become a 'brown
shoe', I'll always be an IceBreakerman at heart. Cheers!
On 12/03/05
Laurie Charles Gauvin
said:
I was on the Edisto 65-67 in the galley SNCS. I am looking for another old sea dog
who would remember me. also looking for skeeter brown, or jim kelly. any help would be apprieciated.
thanks guys. calm seas to you all , and have a very good holiday ...'FRENCHIE' Gauvin
On 11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
The Icebreaker Muster is six months away and about 150 people are coming so far. Check out
the website, www.icebreakermuster.com. You may see an old shipmate's name.
On
10/26/05 Tahleah Montgomery
said:
I am looking for anyone who was on board the USS Staten Island in 1959. The ship docked in
Seattle peir 90-91 in May (i believe). there a fellow shipmate RALPH COOK metmy my grandmother and
conceived my mother.. I am looking for him.. CAN YOU HELP ME??? any links or any information about
him.... PLEASE
On 09/04/05 bob bien
said:
sorry mid 70's
On 09/04/05 bob bien
said:
looking for sandy from ice breaker support seattle early 70's
On
09/01/05 Louie LaRiccia
said:
The September update for the Icebreaker Muster is on the website, www.icebreakermuster.com.
Don’t be left at the gangway – mail those registrations!
On 06/17/05
Louie LaRiccia
said:
NOW HEAR THIS!! For those not aware - The Icebreaker Muster will be held May 1 to 5, 2006
in Laughlin, Nevada. For full information, go to icebreakermuster.com. This will be a sellout!
On 06/16/05 Chris Cecilio
said:
I SERVED ON THE ATKA FROM 1961 TO 1963 ... I WAS ELECTRICIAN MATE 3 ... I SERVED OUT OF
BOSTON TO NORTH POLE AND SOUTH POLE ... IS SAILOR WINSLOW OUT THERE SOMEWHERE?
On 06/16/05 John Parker RD3
said:
I can on the Atka AGB3 in 1962 a Black kid all of 17 years old from New York City and
followed the signs 'Join The Navy And See the World. Little did I know I see two trips to the south
pole, and three trips North (Greenland Iceland) and a few other wild places. One of the things we
used to say is that no one would belive what we've seen. Came on as a deck ape in 62 went as a RD3
and thank God all I can remember are good time. The Bad time seem to have faded away with time.
Great to know that the Ice Braker is alive and well. John Parker
On
04/20/05 John C. Lewis
said:
Where can I get a copy of the documentary 'Men Against The Arctic?' It won an Oscar in
1955 for best documentary film.
On 02/24/05 Maxie Moore
said:
I served aboard USS Staten Island AGB5 from 1964 to July 1965 as a striker in sickbay. Went
on the south cruise . We were stationed at Pier 91 Seattle. We left Seattle down the Columbian River
to San Deigo, over to Ohau, steamed south to Tahiti, over to Christchurch and finally to McMudo
Station. Just a great adventure for an 18 y/o kid who grew up the following year (66) in SVN as a
Hospital Corpsman with the 1st MAW, MAG 36, Chulai. Would love to hear from other Staten Island
turtles, reunions or pictures. I lost my cruise book.
On 01/07/05 Paul
Hennessy
said:
Was YN2 on Staten Island from 9/73 till decom 11/74. Made one south and one north. Had
Bob Moss and John Guthrie as COs, and the unforgetable Harry O as XO. Had Mel Hopstad as YNCS we
both went to D13 after decom. Like to hear from any other SI sailors.
On
09/16/04 Dave Wilson
said:
was on the Edisto/ Southwind from 71 to 73,made one North Trip We just had a reunion in
Aug this year, there will be another in Aug 2005
On 08/05/04
E.L.Kyttle
said:
Atks-to-Southwind, Northwind, and Edstio, DC-2 E.L.Kyttle is in DRY-Dock on Cape Cod. Would
like to have a get together party at the club base Boston, no B.S. just fun.
On 07/21/04 Cindy L. Johnson
said:
Hi! I would like to add my dad Vernon L. Clark to this list. His first duty was on the USS
Lamberton until it was decommissioned. He then helped build the USS Edisto. He is a plank owner,
and has ship certificates for crossing the Equator, as well as for going to both the North and South
poles.
On 06/13/04 JIM YOUNG
said:
just adding my name to the list of icebreaker sailors. my name is Jim [mighty Joe] Young,
gunners mate, 1962-66 USS Atka AGB-3.Glad to hear from anyone who remembers me.
On 05/19/04 Bryan Fisher
said:
Glad to add my name to this list. Plankowner in USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB 11)/NRUO 1976-1978,
then served in USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10)/NBTM 1987-1989. 378's were great but not as much fun as
the Big Red Boat.
On 05/03/04 Katrina Marcus
said:
Please add me to your email list. I have some film footage from one of my father's trips
on the Eastwind. My father was Adam Zabinski.
On 04/29/04 Louie
LaRiccia
said:
For anyone not aware - the Eastwind reunion for 2004 is coming up - May 17-21 in Laughlin,
Nevada. Check out Reunion News above. We welcome all Icebreaker sailors. This will be a great time.
Contact me for info.
On 03/26/04 Charles Fosnaugh
said:
Just adding my name to the list of breaker sailors Charlie Fosnaugh RM-3 , Icebreaker USS
Atka AGB-3 Top and Bottom of the world. 62-66 Great time and a lot of friends. Had great times
and the reunions and hope to have many more. (hornell@earthlink.net)
(charles_s_fosnaugh@whirlpool.com)
On 11/01/03 Monique Crean
said:
Monique Crean Looking for Photos of my dad Gerard Crean on board USS ATKA 58 to62 or any
one who knows how to contact him we have never met and i would so like to have a chance to see him
before its to late.
On 08/28/03 C. DeWayne Fletcher
said:
Icebreaker Atka oil painting is at my web site, Http://fletchworks.com, under 'Must See',
and under 'C. DeWayne Fletcher's Paintings', and I would like to hear from one of the 'Supply
Division's member', of the good name of 'Fletcher', which would be interesting if he is one of my
relatives ... I painted this picture.
On 06/19/03 C.P.Lagar Esq
said:
Looking for information on Icebreaker Sailor E.L. Kyttle DC-2 Southwind 1966-1972-Edisto
1973to 1975 Northwind-working on a book about his life.
On 04/08/03
Jami Olsen
said:
Looking for any information regarding sailors aboard USS ATKA, Deep Freeze 1960. My
Father, Jack/JJ/'Zeke' Olsen was aboard. Am headed to Anarctic. Would like to visit same areas.
On 03/07/03 Dick Cousineau
said:
Just ran across the names as follows Russ Dehetre,Pete peterson and Ronald Cajka. I
served aboard the Atka with these individuals as Postal clerk
On
02/20/03 James Hammond
said:
Any knowledge of USS Staten Island AGB5 Operation Deepfreeze II 1956-1957
On 12/15/02 Larry Dunn
said:
Served on Staten Island 1956. Transferred to Atka and served from 1956-1959. Radioman
SA/SM/3/2. Pappy Dehetre was lead RM. Also had RM'S Wilson, Nelson, Boehm RD1 Condon, QM1 Turpin,
Made several northern runs and Deepfreeze II and III.
On 12/09/02 Eli
Eliseuson
said:
Was on the Atka from 10-57 thru 5-58
On 12/04/02 Joe
Quintiliani
said:
Wish all Ice Breaker Sailors a Happy Holiday. The Eastwind 2003 Reunion planning is well
underway , watch for your Eastwind Assoc. Newsletter coming out for Jan . / Feb .with details.
On 12/03/02 Richard F. Denno
said:
Happy Holidays to all Eastwinders & their families. May 2003 be your BEST year ever.
On 11/10/02 Bruce Brady
said:
Pls note my e-mail change. and welcome to the icebreaker sailors table!!!
On 11/03/02 SN CHARLES NEAL
said:
WAS STATIONED ON THE EDISTO IN 1957 MADE ONE CRUISE NORTH DISCHARGED WHEN WE GOT BACK TO
BOSTON OCT 1957.DOES ANYONE IN THE DECK CREW REMEMBER CHARLES NEAL.AFTER FORTY FIVE YEARS CAN'T
REMEMBER NAMES TO WELL EXCEPT FOR A COUPLE BM BAKER AND BM1 SELLS. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME HOLLER AND
I WILL BE HAPPY TO E-MAIL BACK
On 10/28/02 (HM1) Tom Wolf
said:
Served aboard CGC EDISTO (WAGB 284)/CGC SOUTHWIND (WAGB 280) as leading HM 1971-1973.
Boston to Milwaukee, EDISTO to SOUTHWIND. 4200 mile tow across the North Atlantic after damaging
ridder and prop.
On 10/23/02 Coles Chaplin
said:
Sailed aboard theUSS Atka '60-'62 Learned about life and Operation Deep Freeze 1961
On 10/23/02 Shawnelle
said:
Hi! I am looking for a sailor who resided in Bremerton about 20 years ago. Some one who
knows Valerie Holmes. If you know her, pls contact me. I need to ask her some questions!!!
Thanks!!
On 10/10/02 ryan
said:
hi my name is ryan my grand father was in the engine room of the eastwind 297 and his name
is william burns and if anyone know him please contact me at runion99@yahoo.com
On 09/23/02 GEORGE M DE ROSA
said:
I'M LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ABOARD THE USS ATKA AGB-3, AN ICEBREAKER. WE ARE
HAVING A REUNION IN JUNE 2003.
On 08/20/02 dick cousineau
said:
Would like to hear from anyone who served on the uss atka agb3 fr0m 1953 to 1955 dick
cousineau ex postal clerk
On 08/17/02 dick cousineau
said:
uss atka agb3 1954 to 1955 would like to hear from any of the following. ronald cajka
joe rivezio russ dehetre pete peterson.
On 08/11/02 Ron Russell
said:
I served aboard the USS ATKA in 1962 and 1963 (Medical Service Corps). Two trips North
and one South. I also spent many hours in the Boston 'combat zone', especially the 'Novelty Bar',
Edwards, and the New Yorker. Fun Times! Liberty in Christ Church, NZ was tops. Liberty in the
Panama canal zone was memorable! Bergen Norway was interesting. I will always remember
setting in a tent with an Eskimo elder while he was listening to a baseball game on a shortwave
radio.
On 07/28/02 Rodney Whitaker
said:
Hi everyone. I am the daughter of Rodney Whitaker who served on the USS ATKA AGB-3 in
1961-1962. I am looking for his shipmates and a cruise book for this time. If anyone can help me,
please Email me at dlmjake@aol.com. Thanks, Theresa Mosher
On 07/04/02
Mike Verrengia
said:
I was on the Glacier for 'DF'70'. Went to Palmer with a load of Seebees who got sick
during the straits crossing. The storm had 60' seas breaking on the bridge. All the weather decks
were secure. BM3 Jerry Lewis (?) had to go outside to check the anchor chains. Boy, that sucked!
On 07/04/02 Ron Locatelli
said:
EM on the Westwind-281, from 10/62 to 1/65, Sunec '63 and '64.
On 05/04/02 Joe Quintiliani
said:
Eastwind W-279 is having a Mini Day reunion on Cape Cod, Woods Hole June 15 2002 , and
another in New London 1st weekend in Aug. at the CGA.Hope to see you at them . Info in News letter
or E-Mail me
On 03/31/02 Lawrence
said:
I am looking for anyone who served with the USS Tampa from 1938 to 1943. I served during
this period on missions from Greenland to US and Boston and Mobile. I was the Seaman up to Chief
Quartermaster. I have some memorabilia including photos and would be interested in hearing from
other shipmates or their families.
On 03/12/02 Jim Gill
said:
CGC WESTWIND (W-281) 1944-45 Plankowner - before the USSR. Any survivors?
On 01/20/02 Candace Sullivan Groome
said:
Hello, I am trying to locate Richard DeBusk. He was on the Northwind in the late 70's
when it was stationed in Wilmington. I lost contact with him about two years ago when I moved. He
left Wilmington, went to E-City for school, then to Port Angeles Washington, then to Hawaii, on to
Californina, and retired. If anyone out there knows how to contact him will you please email me.
Thank you.
On 12/09/01 Joe. Quintiliani
said:
The Eastwind Assoc. Wishes All Icebreaker Sailors a Happy Holiday Season and a Great New
Year. The Assoc. is working on having a couple of Mini Reunions in 2002 when the Date and Location
are set they will be Posted at Freds Place and in our Eastwind News Letters , also our 2003 Reunion
is in the Final Stages more info to follow. Keep our American Flags Flying and Support our Men &
Women of our Armed Services.Again Happy Holidays
On 12/01/01 John Trudelle
said:
Hello, I am putting this in here for my dad. He was an electrician on the USCGC Edisto
during either 68'-69' or 69'-70'. He is trying to find some of his old ship mates. He is also trying
to find out information about getting a cruise book for the years that he was on the USCGC Edisto.
If anyone knows any information about this, please contact him, I know that he would love to hear
from you. Thanks, Katie Trudelle and John E. Trudelle
On 11/08/01 GERSHON PAUL MEYER
said:
I SERVED ABOARD THE USS ATKA FROM OCTOBER 1954 TO APRIL 1958. I THEN SPENT 45 DAYS
ABOARD THE BURTON ISLAND IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON AND WAS DISCHARGED IN JUNE 1958. USS ATKA
TRANSFERRED TO BREMERTON, SEATTLE IN SPRING OF 1956. I MADE FOUR CRUSIES ABOARD HER ON THE WEST
COAST TWO NORTH AND TWO MORE TO ANTARCTICA. I HAVE THREE EDITIONS OF SATURDAY EVENING POST WRITTEN
OF THE CRUISE OF 1954 AND 1955. GERSHON PAUL MEYER 2ND DIVISION SEAMAN 1954-1957 AND BM3
1957-1958.
On 09/28/01 Bob Morley
said:
Served aboard Glacier 76-78, two norths and a south. It was the best two years of my
life. I have never worked for a man who could hold a candle to you guys.
On 09/15/01 Vince Presley
said:
Steve Raby, Tony Williams, Ron Carlson, Ken Raymond, DC2 Turk where are you ??? Drop me
a line if you see this
On 08/31/01 Mark Williams
said:
I forgot to ask... does anyone know the names of the Polar Sea ASB crew on DF86 that
would have left a Coast Guard ensign on station? We have it hanging in the bar with 3 first names on
it.
On 08/31/01 Mark Williams
said:
Well, Palmer is larger than it was in '86. The survival tent hasn't been kept up there
for 10 years now... but the rest is correct, elephant seals that SMELL so damn bad, Pisco, glacier.
:) It's oh so very different here in the summer and the winter though, simply NOT the same place
then :) We even have satellite telephone/Internet access 5 hours a day now; be it at the speed of a
1200 buad modem, but it's there :)
On 08/31/01 Mike Dooley
said:
Mark Williams at Palmer. Palmer hasn't changed. I was there in 86', and Palmer is still
the same. Only thing is, is that you don't have that kick butt boat call the 'Hero' dumping lumber
at your pier from Punta Arenas. Same Sea Slugs, same fuel hoses laying about, same glacier up
behind the station with the same yellow survival tent on it. And possibly a bottle of Pisco buried
in the snow somewhere. Enjoy Palmer. I did.
On 08/27/01 Mark Williams
said:
Just an addition to my previous post. I am currently wintering over at Palmer Station
and would like to offer photos of what the place looks like now to anyone interested.
On 07/23/01 mark williams
said:
If any of you ever visited Palmer Station and would care for some updated photos from
the place, just let me know. I was aboard Polar Star from '92 through '95. :) mark - Ex-RMC
On 07/18/01 TBone
said:
Dan Leary - your email bounced ! Bummer - I remember all to well the screw hitting the
pier in Valpo...port screw, shook the whole ship. Locked down we drug it back leaving a wake you
could surf behind. Screwed up our shore leaves all the way home (which were cancelled). If I
remember correctly the charts showed the ledge, we *did* screw up, no un intended.
On 06/19/01 Richard Kingrey
said:
I was on board the USS Staten Island AGB5 in 1953 and 1954. Any web sites for Navy
shipmates?
On 06/05/01 Joe Quintiliani
said:
USCGC EASTWIND-279 4th. Reunion was another Great Event. The turn out was fantastic. The
Shipmates had a great weekend touring Boston and the Hospitality Suite was always full of Sea
Stories and Tables of scrap books being looked over into the late hours . The vote was taken to
hold the 5th Reunion on Memorial Day Weekend 2003 in Boston. Start Planning for our 5th. Reunion now
for 2003.
On 05/23/01 Dan Leary
said:
Today is a day to catch up with old shipmates in Fred's Place. Adding my name to the
Icebreaker Sailor table. Was on board the Polar Star for DF 79. It was the year the Starboard Screw
hit the old concrete pier in Valparaiso Chile and we had to limp back to Seattle. I have been out
of touch with the crew from that trip. if anyone is around the table send me an email.
On 05/11/01 Bill Clune (AG2 USCG)
said:
I have a dramatic 'bow on' picture of the NORTHWIND breaking ice in McMurdo Sound during
Deepfreeze IV, DEC 58. I would be pleased to email this picture to to all who request it. (Aboard
NORTHWIND 58-59, and active duty USCG 55-59.)
On 04/29/01 Pat Layne
said:
Captain Barry C. Capelli, Director of Coast Guard Engineering and the senior Coast Guard
Captain...is retiring on 4 June 2001 after 30 plus years active duty. I would greatly like to
surprise him with some long 'forgotten' stories of his days as icebreaker engineer/ EO. I was
Glacier 78-80...while Capt Capelli was D11 Ice breaker type desk.
On 04/12/01 Richard Denno
said:
I was on the Eastwind from Sept. 62 - May 64 & did 2 OPERATION DEEPFREEZEES; one via
Mcmurdo & New Zealand (land of warm beer & free love),& one via Punta Arenas, Chile to Palmer
Station. I am trying to locate a friend who was on the Westwind in the early 60's. His name is
Leonard Wagner & he was from Springfield, Mass. He was a cook on the Westwind. He later was
stationed at Fisher's Island Life Boat Station. He was discharged & subsequently re-enlisted (just
couldn't get enough of that 'Coastie life'). Would anyone have any info? If so, please e-mail me.
Thanks.
On 03/24/01 BRUCE BRADY
said:
THE 2ND ICEBREAKER SAILOR REUNION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2001 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW
INTEREST.
On 02/24/01 Joseph Quintiliani
said:
Eastwind -279 USCGC .Will be holding it's 4th Reunion . Boston , Ma . Memorial Day
Weekend , Friday , 25 May - Monday, 28 - May , 2001 .Events to tour USCG Base Boston & Ships , US
NAVY BASE & USS Constitution ,and of course Bean-Town Saturday Night Banquet, Sunday Night Dinner
Buffet. E-Mail me for Registration Package and Info. Come and see some Older Faces from our Younger
Years, And the Sea Stories get better with Age.You can Fly or Drive we will be right at the New
Hilton Hotel at Logan Airport. Come on back to your Old Home Port and enjoy being with your
shipmates .
On 02/22/01 Bruce Brady
said:
all icebreaker sailor reunion to be held this may in vallejo, ca ...pls send me an e-mail
with your snail address and will send you info packet...thanks.
On 02/14/01 greg sundborn
said:
Regards to all... I am enquiring about what ships participated in Operation Deepfreeze
1961. I am particularly interested in any ships which visited Port Lyttleton, New Zealand in
November and/or December 1960 and returned to Port Lyttleton about the same time in 1961. Any
assistance would be much appreciated as there seems to be very little text on Operations available
on the internet.
On 02/02/01 Mike Walling
said:
USS/USCGC EDISTO (Old & New) - Any Navy or Coast Guard crew that served on either the
original and/or current EDISTO who would been interested in a reunion in 2002, please let me know.
And, ideas for a place to hold it. Thanks.
On 02/01/01 Mike Walling
said:
I had a call from a Navy Helo tech stationed aboard the EDISTO in 1947. He is looking
for other crew from that period. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
On 01/27/01 LOU BAHORITSCH
said:
Served on the Edisto AGB2 from July 1961 through June 1962. Looking forward to hear
from ship mates.
On 01/16/01 John Arehart
said:
Was in the USCG from 1952 to 1956. Served on the Cherokee and Chincoteague out of Berkley
Virginia. Any folks around that were on those two ships? If so, please contact me at
arehartjw@aol.com
On 01/08/01 bill Gallant
said:
For some reason, the last message did not carry my full name. It is Bill Gallant. My
Navy nickname was 'Tiny'
On 01/08/01 Bill
said:
I served aboard the USS Edisto from April 60 through April 62. Have recently been in
contact with some of my mates. Look forward to contact from others. Had two north cruises and one
south cruise..I reside in Massachusetts on the New Hampshire border.
On 12/30/00 Joseph Quintiliani
said:
To all you Ice Breaker Sailors , Hope you had a Good X-Mass and will have a Great New
Year. Sailed on the Eastwinds last Trip in 68 .Great Ship and Crew. Looking foward to seeing any E/W
sailor at the 2001 Reunion.
On 12/12/00 Russ Gordon, Jr.
said:
My dad was an Eastwind Gunner's Mate between '50 and '53. Does anyone know where I could
get an Eastwind ball cap, patch, or other memorabilia. Thanks.
On 11/29/00 Mark Williams
said:
Okay you old timers (okay, not THAT old), I've taken a job at Palmer Station. While I
was on the Star we went no where near the place so I don't know what to expect..... any comments?
On 11/28/00 Stedl
said:
As you can see I don't use this very often.I only knew one Benny McFadden from the Wind,
but if it is him he should know I only live a few miles from the Soo. Toler you have found me.
On 11/25/00 Cliff Cray
said:
One more Eastwind 'Snipe' Two Operation deepfreeze 60-61 and 61-62Toured New Zealand
while the Navy was kept to there ships in Littleton.
On 11/18/00 John Platt
said:
Would like to hear from old ship mates. Northwind 59 60 61
On 10/28/00 Joseph Quintiliani
said:
EASTWIND-279 will be holding it's 4th REUNION in BOSTON . MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Friday ,
25 May to Monday , 28 May , 2001 , at the new HILTON BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT . If you haven't
previously attended , LET THIS BE YOUR FIRST ! OR , Come Once More , to see some older faces from
our younger days, and the SEA STORIES get better with age . For info. I will be glad to steer you in
to the 2001 Reunion.
On 10/16/00 Bill Panza
said:
Cg Photographer Deepfreeze One Have full 35mm Color Slide Picture Story leaving Bostonof
building a Base Camp at McMurdo Sd. & return trip. Contact if interested
On 10/14/00 Guy Sheets MK1 ret
said:
I saw one other entry from a 'Queen of the Lakes' sailor. Great tour from '84 - '87 on
the 'Mac'
On 10/10/00 Gene Jackey
said:
served aboard Westwind 54-55 .Had great time at reunion in milaukee .Made plans for
reunions every two years.would like to hear from more of my shipmates Gene
On 10/02/00 Mike McFadden
said:
I would like to add my name to the Icebreaker sailors list. I served on the Eastwind for
4 1/2 years. I made 4 south trips, and 1 north trip. I think we all agree that icebreaker sailors
are a special group of Coasties. Does anyone know where I could purchase a special license plate
that was sold on the Eastwind, it had a penguin on it, and the words 'Anttartica, the worlds last
frontier' I am going to check with some icebreakers, if I get a chance. The plate i had got lost in
a move at one time. I hope I hear from some of you, if only to tell each other how special we
are.
On 09/21/00 Charlie Fosnaugh
said:
Just adding my name to the icebreaker sailors list/served on the USS ATKA AGB-3 Radioman
3rd Operation Deepfreeze 64' Task Force 43 Flagship.
On 09/13/00 Mike Carr Sr
said:
Northwind Vets. Reunion is one month from today!! Last chance to secure a stein, order
now.
On 09/09/00 Jim Wilson
said:
Served on the Eastwind in 57 and 58 Was my first duty station after bootcamp.
On 09/07/00 Bill (Scoop) Felkner
said:
CWO(F&S)NORTHWIND, Operation Deepfreeze'73 until in commission special for re-hab at the
CG Yard. My stories of the south trip were so inspiring to my youngest son, Robert, (now CWO2(AVI)
Robert V. Felkner,USCG (Ret) that he chose polar ops for a career path. He made an inspection trip
on Northwind, but sailed on the 'big' Icebreakers. Many fond memories of 'icebreaker' duty.
On 08/31/00 Terry Farning
said:
Sailed USCGC Eastwind 1963-1966 as Radarman
On 08/21/00 Carl Ballentine
said:
I would just like to add my name to the Icebreaker Sailors, was on the Ice Breaker
Eastwind 61-62 and 62-63, best memories of my life.
On 08/18/00 Gil Soucy
said:
I served on Eastwind 62,63 My first trip found us on the Cuban Blockade. I was Jack of
the Dust, and second tour switched to FN as a yoemen in Engineers Office.
On 08/12/00 Bill Taylor
said:
Served in CGC WESTWIND '56,'57 & 58. Made two north and one south (DFIII) Does any one
remember Raymond Jewel? He was up and down from BM3 to BM1 so many times, he had a jumper for each
rank.
On 07/25/00 Jay Ellis
said:
Regretfully, the All Icebreaker Sailor Reunion, scheduled for August 2000 in Vallejo,
must be postponed. We will however, be working on plans for a reunion next spring or summer.
Please keep an eye on the Glacier Association Web site for details. Also, please contact us if
you're interested in helping to plan the next reunion. Thanks. Jay Ellis - President, Glacier
Association. USCGC Glacier 76-78, 83-86.
On 07/24/00 Tom Teare
said:
Thanks Fred for the opportunity to contact former shipmates. It's great to see comments
from friends from decades ago. I was on the Glacier from 68 to 70 with 2 trips to the Antarctic. I
didn't consider it the greatest duty at the time, but I'm sure glad for the experience now. I was an
RD3 and one of the ship's divers. That probably has a lot to do with why I live in Florida now.
On 07/16/00 Jim Roberts
said:
O my gosh, Steve Lindsey is it really you? I still remember those little socio-politico-
religious quips exchanged between you and Tim Cervantez way back during AES-AWS90 and DF90-91. And
to top it all off, we had our 'fundamentalist' bible study right in your MST Dry Lab! Three
attendees at the beginning of the North trip, up to eighteen regulars at the end of the South
trip...CWO Lloyd Ford got 'saved' at our visit to Valdez, AK and is now doing kick-the-alcohol
counselling somewhere in the Seattle area. SN 'Francis' Cappola went from the Al Cairns far-left
group straight into our far-right association and attended Tim's church for awhile after the trips.
MKC Wayne Rowland is some kind of church leader over in the Port Orchard area and his son plays in a
Christian rock band. And where am I? Out of churches, through synagogues, and returning to my own
ancestral roots and thinking of the Spirits like the true Lakota (Teton Sioux) that I am!
On 07/10/00 Mike Carr
said:
NORTHWIND Vets!! I have the final design for the Reunion 2000 Beer Stein in hand. Fred
wont let me discuss price here so please e-mail me if you are still interested. Supply is somewhat
limited.
On 07/10/00 Steve Lindsey--
said:
Westwind artifacts To all breaker sailors, Do we have a national museum for polar
expeditiona and work? I heard years ago there was a organization in Oregon which had plans for the
Glacier and the National Science Foundation's Hero, but that this came to naught. Anyway, if
there is any effort to commemorate this nation's Arctic and Antarctic exploration and scientific
work, (And commemorate the Northwind, Westwind, Eastwind, Glacier, Polar Sea and Star, Storis, Bear,
Corwin, Nautilius, Hero, Ernestina, Bowdoin, Roosevelt, Ellena Bolling, etc) please let me know.
As the Westwind was being decommissioned, I rescued several artifacts from the dumpster, including
an MST log book for 1982 to 87, a clamshell dipper sediment dredge, two black and white photographs
of scientific eqiupment on deck, and a ring buoy. I would like to donate these items to a
museum or polar heritage society. If anyone has any ideas, please E-mail me.
On 06/28/00 Charlyn Gibson
said:
Hi. My dad Charles Sabbides served on the USS Tampa from 1942-1945, in the North
Atlantic. He entered the Coast Guard through Boston. He was born in Lowell on 7/20/25. I would love
to locate any of his old shipmates and I would also love to locate a picture of the USS Tampa. Can
any one help me with this? Thank you so very much. Charlyn Gibson
On 06/15/00 Wayne Gustafson
said:
Served on the Northwind from 78 till 81.Went by Gus the Diver Duck.The best of times!!
On 06/15/00 ronald hady
said:
Was aboard USCGC Edisto May '71 - May '73. Was in Naval Hospital Philadelphia at time
of transition to USCGC Southwind.
On 06/01/00 Tom Richardson
said:
Hey all you past and present puddle pirates! On WAGB-11 Polar Sea in 79-80 when she
broke both outboard screws above Point Barrow, Alaska in the dead of winter. Capt. William Dirschell
was Commanding. TODD Shipyards... fire watch, yuck! Anyone who was on then and remembers Hal Romer,
Mike Mitts or any of those guys, please drop me a line. I remember the faces just fine, but I must
be getting old 'cause I can't remeber many names. I am honored to have been part of the Polar
Sea!
On 05/19/00 May
said:
So where is Chase Kempf now?
On 04/30/00 Steve McLaughlin
said:
Joined the Staten Island in Dec. '72 and made the '73 winter trip north and a south trip
in '73-'74. I'm trying to gather as much information on the ol' gal and write her history, from the
shipyards in San Pedro to her final port. Any stories, letters, envelopes, etc. (copies okay)
would be greatly appreciated. Great ship with a great history, it'd be a shame to have her
forgotten.
On 04/30/00 BRUCE BRADY
said:
Just a reminder-2nd ALL ICEBREAKER SAILOR REUNION IN VALLEJO, CA THIS AUGUST. PLS
CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFO. THANKS.
On 04/28/00 Ken Fisher
said:
Okay....Where's the listing for the CGC Storis?? She is indeed an Ice Breaker and has
earned a historical reputation in numerous books and National Geographic magazine. She is very
capeable of handling the chores of most icebreakers and ton for ton, she'd be there with the best of
them. I served on her 1957-58 while on the Northwest Passage voyage. I sincerely hope to see
here added to this esteemed list of vessels.
On 04/27/00 Chuck Scott
said:
Served in GLACIER two different times as YN1 and YNC. Ended up making 3 south trips and 1
AWS Good experience. Saw a lot of ocean and ice,and not a few penguins
On 04/18/00 George Frank
said:
Looking for a cruise book from Southwind, 1970. Have a buddy (DC3 Bill Wagemann) who was
aboard at that time. He's not on-line and can't place this request himself. Bill was on the Westwind
with me during 1969 and thaen went back to SW.
On 04/18/00 MARVIN REDONDO
said:
just wanted to say hi to old friends served on the glacier 86/87 as a fn in A-GANG IF
YOU REMENBER me e-mail me
On 04/17/00 Michael Lubetski
said:
Looking for Westwind sailors from 1972-74. Also, there is a scheduled 'WESTWIND' reunion
on August 25-27 in Wilmington, N.C.
On 04/13/00 Bruce Brady
said:
2nd All Icebreaker Sailor Reunion to be held in Vallejo, CA - August 24-26,2000. Contact
Bruce Brady at 800-919-8036, pin 97. e-mail is wagb4@home.com. Open to Navy and CG Icebreaker
sailors. Pls pass the word.
On 04/09/00 Gerry Young
said:
Was on the Glacier for DF '68-'69 and '69-'70. Does anyone remember the party after
breaking free the Argentine Icebreaker 'General San Martin'? Our first trip was 210 days, only 28
days in port. We made up for a lot of sea time while in port. Smooth sailing to all my
'shellback' colleagues.
On 04/05/00 ray weber
said:
was on the staten island in 69 made the trip around the north american continent
whew!
On 04/01/00 Mike (Benny ) McFadden
said:
Just wanted to add my name to the list of Icebreaker Sailors. Served on the Eastwind for
three different tours, for a total of 4 1/2 years. 61-62 62-63 64-65 66-67, and a North trip late
summer of 67. We as Icebreaker Sailors are a special group, in my opinion. We had a lot of sea
time, and a lot of good times.
On 03/14/00 Bobby Padgett
said:
Served as RM1 on Westwind 66-68 then on Southwind as RMC from 70 to 72. Love those
breakers.
On 03/12/00 Dauphinais
said:
Dauphinais, alfred[Dauph.] served on board 1955-1957,1960-1962, in charge of B2 and B1
after #1 eng blew a rod what a job under way to antartic, rough seas with upper crankshaft removed
and hanging above our heads.worst part of that trip.
On 03/09/00 Charles R.Dumont
said:
I served on the Westwind in 57-58. I made the Southpole trip.I remember the ports we hit
on the way down and back,Capetown,Dakar and others.It was not all work.
On 03/05/00 Al Beal
said:
Sailed in Eastwind 66 to 68 (decom crew) also my first ship, SA to BM3. Sailed Glacier 77
to 79 BMC to CWO2 Loved both!!
On 03/04/00 Richard Linnon
said:
Sailed on Edisto in 74 until she was decommissioned. A Gang boiler room. John Lennon
On 02/24/00 P.King
said:
made one north trip and one south trip on Burton Island,what a experience
On 02/18/00 Fred Santesteban
said:
For Doc Haynes. I saw a BM1 smack the Glacier with a motor scooter in Tahiti in 1968.
It was the first of several similar collisions before we 'set sail'.
On 02/15/00 Al Brier
said:
CGC EASTWIND (WAGB-279) Association - 550 Shipmates 'found' and listed on our Roster.
Next Reunion (Biennual) will be Boston Mass, at HILTON Hotel @ LOGAN A/P during Memorial Day
weekend. For info, contact LeRoy Grant or Al Brier (908-464-1437), or Louie LaRiccia@
knatty@islands.vi. Also, a mini-Reunion scheduled w/e 8 Sept 2000 in worthington OHIO; another
mini- in the works at CGA NLON CT on/about CG DAY 2000.
On 02/13/00 Doc Haynes
said:
Onboard Northwind 70-72. Polar Star Plank Owner. Retired from Polar Star in 76. Saw
probably the only time a CG pilot ran a car into the side of an icebreaker. Happened in Figi
1972.
On 02/12/00 Jim Gill
said:
WESTWIND plankowner 1944 Commissioning to trf to USSR
On 02/10/00 MSTCM RILEY FLOWERS RET.
said:
WESTWIND IN 61 AND NORTHWIND 65-67.NEVER MADE A SOUTH TRIP AND GOT FURTHER NORTH ON THE
EVERGREEN THAN EITHER OF THE 'WINDS'
On 02/09/00 Mike Carr (HMCM ONM)
said:
Northwind Vets, Going to the reunion? Want A Beer Stein to commemorate #1 your Northwind
service #2 The Reunion. See the Northwind Table or email me direct. Yea I know I was only an HMC
but I joined the Ohio Naval Militia when I retired and made E-9.:-)
On 02/08/00 Don Bailey AGCS ret.
said:
Served on the EASTWIND in 52 The WESTWIND in 53 the EASTWIND again 55-56 and the
NORTHWIND 60-63. The only way I like ice now is in a cocktail.
On 02/03/00 JOSEPH QUINTILIANI DV/2
said:
the best duty in the coast guard. served on the edisto and eastwind. 67-68. as the
diver. had the best time of my life on the polar rollers. help decomisson the eastwind, sad day.
On 02/03/00 Mark L. Williams
said:
Served as the last RMC aboard Polar Star (with then Lt Wheeler) as my Ops Boss - one
HELL of a guy (an actual Coast Guard OFFICER, not just some schlep wearing the insignia) but also
one hell of a hand full!! Thanks Steve for keeping me out of trouble, see what happened when you
left... anyway, been out since '97 and working as a network geek for a local cop shop and likeing
life out side the guard. To all you Cuttermen out there - HELLO! To all you wann be's,
well.........
On 01/30/00 Edward Reed
said:
Edward Reed GM-3 USCGC Westwind 58-59 One trip to Antartica,two trips north one to
Thule one to Harmon AFB New Fundland
On 01/26/00 MKCS Alan Nelson, USCGR
said:
Sailed on two of the Burton Island's 'Last Voyages' AWS '77 and DF '78. MK2 in
Engineering Auxiliary and B-1 Engineroom. Watched the Polar Star limp home mid-patrol on her maiden
south ice run.
On 01/26/00 Steve Wheeler
said:
Sailed in both Polars, OPS in Star from 90-93, TAD to Sea for AES90 and the North Pole
trip (AOS94). IceOps @ HQ 94-96, USAP Liaison 96-00 (in McMurdo now... ain't technology
wonderful...). Supposedly under orders to PSEA as XO. 5 north, 5 south... glutton for punishment, I
guess.... ( ! ) But life is good.
On 01/25/00 Fred Santesteban
said:
I served aboard Glacier 1967-69. SNFT-FT2. 2 South trips, one (short) North trip.
On 01/23/00 Ken Schaper
said:
RM on Westwind 1954-1955 on two Arctic Trips
On 01/23/00 Jerry Echols
said:
Northwind '53-'54. My 1st ship. Capt. R.E. 'Dapper Dick' Morrell & (later) Capt. 'Wild
Bill' Maloney were the Captains . 'The Russian' (John Evdokimov [sp?]) was BM1. What a crew!
On 01/22/00 Kyle Duffey
said:
I served aboard the Staten Island 1972-73 as a DC making two trips north. I would love to
hear from others who served aboard her when I did.
On 01/22/00 Rich Boyd
said:
Served On Burton Island 1969-71. Made two trips south.
On 01/22/00 A.J.HORVATH BMCM RET
said:
Served on the Mackinaw 1964-66, good ship and crew.
On 01/21/00 Richard Libby
said:
Served onboard Eastwind 1955 : one trip north
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