| Full
Name: |
Billy-Ace
Penguin Baker |
| Date
and Time: |
11/25/06, 3:16
PM |
| City:
|
Pensacola
|
| State:
|
FL |
| Country:
|
Billy-Ace Penguin
Baker |
| Comments:
|
I was not on the
Glacier, but was a Radioman at McMurdo off and on between 1962 and
1980 and talked to NAAO on voice and teletype circuits. I wintered-over
four times during that period. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Bruce
Peterson |
| Date
and Time: |
11/20/06, 6:22
PM |
| City:
|
Big Sandy
|
| State:
|
MT |
| Country:
|
Bruce Peterson
|
| Comments:
|
I was aboard the
USS Glacier from 1956 to 1959, in E division as a IC Electrican. I
am trying to contact David Usher, a electrican. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Lloyd
(Haze) Gray |
| Date
and Time: |
11/20/06, 12:37
PM |
| City:
|
Ashland
|
| State:
|
Ohio |
| Country:
|
Lloyd (Haze) Gray
|
| Comments:
|
The Glacier looks
a lot different than it did when I was aboard the USS Atka AGB-3 from
April '64 to Sept. '65. She was our sister ship at that time. I can
identify with anyone that spent time in the Artic, did two cruises
myself and even took and unexpected swim in Thule, Greenland. I would
not trade any of those days for even the warmest sea duty. The scenery
was unbeleivable. Good Luck in the future!! |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Mike
Eisele |
| Date
and Time: |
11/15/06, 10:24
AM |
| City:
|
Madison
|
| State:
|
CT |
| Country:
|
Mike Eisele
|
| Comments:
|
I participated
in Deep Freeze '78 - '79 as Deck Cadet in the USNS MAUMEE (T-AO 149).
One of the more memorable moments of that voyage was a collision with
the GLACIER. While breaking ice in McMurdo Sound with the MAUMEE following
close astern, the GLACIER ground to a sudden halt. As you might imagine,
that caused quite a bit of excitment on the bridge of the MAUMEE.
By the time we got that old steam turbine going the other way, we
had swapped some paint with the Coasties, caved-in a plate or two,
and made a mess of the GLACIER's flight deck netting. There was some
highly animated, (but mostly good-natured) discussion about the event
in the O Club a few days later. I think I still have pictures somewhere.
MARAD just announced that after 30 years of faithful service and 20
years of rotting in the NDRF, the MAUMEE will be going to the breakers
in December, 2006. As many of you know, the ship was built with a
specially reinforced bow for operation in ice and was a veteran of
many Deep Freeze and Thule trips. I'm sure she spent lots of time
in the care of the GLACIER. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Charles
K. Scott |
| Date
and Time: |
11/9/06, 10:49
AM |
| City:
|
Fredericksburg
|
| State:
|
TX |
| Country:
|
Charles K. Scott
|
| Comments:
|
Served in GLACIER
on two different occasions. DF 70 and DF80 and 81. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
David
B. Danz |
| Date
and Time: |
10/29/06, 10:42
AM |
| City:
|
Casa Grande
|
| State:
|
AZ |
| Country:
|
David B. Danz
|
| Comments:
|
I am a life time
member of the BURTON ISLAND ASSOCIATION & truley respect your efforts
to get GLACIER up & running. We were standing by a couple of times
in Antartica for GLACIER when she got stuck & thought she might have
to winter over. We were called the "TOY BOAT" cause we were smaller
than GLACIER. But look at who they called on when they were in trouble!!!
I had alot of fond memories in the COAST GUARD & would not trade the
experience in any way..
Regards & sucess.....
David Danz |
| |
| Full
Name: |
William
R Goslin |
| Date
and Time: |
10/25/06, 5:52
PM |
| City:
|
Grafton
|
| State:
|
WV |
| Country:
|
William R Goslin
|
| Comments:
|
I served aboard
the Glacier during the late 70's as a RM3/2. Also was one of the ships
Ham Radio operators. Glad to hear the old girl is still around, hope
that one day she is able to carry out the plans you have for her.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Rhonda
(Burr) Castro |
| Date
and Time: |
10/5/06, 7:28
PM |
| City:
|
lakeside
|
| State:
|
ca |
| Country:
|
Rhonda (Burr) Castro
|
| Comments:
|
I was one of the
first girls aboard the glacier. What a wonderful experience, places
of people I will never forget. Thank u glacier. Met my husband aboard
the glacier Mark Castro. We celebrate 25 years of marraige this year.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
mark
castro |
| Date
and Time: |
10/5/06, 7:24
PM |
| City:
|
lakeside
|
| State:
|
ca |
| Country:
|
mark castro
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the glacier
on deep freeze 81-82. Met my current wife Rhonda (burr) obn that cruise.
We will ceklebrate 25 years of marraige. Any old ship mates feel free
to write me. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Paul
Cessna |
| Date
and Time: |
9/30/06, 7:49
PM |
| City:
|
Clinton
|
| State:
|
UT |
| Country:
|
Paul Cessna
|
| Comments:
|
I served onboard
during DF '82 and '83 on the deck force. It's great that this organization
has made the effort and taken the time to preserve such an awesome
ship. Seeing familiar names in this guestbook has brought back a lot
of memories.
FORMER SHIPMATES
Frank Kratochvil
Kevin Gehrig
Tom Seal
Todd Schwartz |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Sean
O'Toole |
| Date
and Time: |
9/30/06, 4:55
PM |
| City:
|
Steubenville
|
| State:
|
OH |
| Country:
|
Sean O'Toole
|
| Comments:
|
Served in M-Division
from 1970 - 1973. I made 4 Artic West trips and 1 DeepFreeze. A lot
of interesting times. Glad to see she is going back to serve.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
John
Scott Laird |
| Date
and Time: |
9/22/06, 9:19
PM |
| City:
|
Frankfort
|
| State:
|
In |
| Country:
|
John Scott Laird
|
| Comments:
|
I was one of the
original Coast Guard crewmen on Burton Island. We were moored behind
Glacier in Port of Long Beach, Ca. I new many on Glacier.
It is wonderful what you are doing with this restoration project.
Keep up the good work. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
David
J. Kelly |
| Date
and Time: |
9/3/06, 4:30 AM
|
| City:
|
Chicago
|
| State:
|
IL |
| Country:
|
David J. Kelly
|
| Comments:
|
I SERVED ABOARD
"BIG RED" FROM 79' TO 81' AS AN MK3 IN B1 AND B3 ENGINE ROOMS.WHAT
AN EXPERIENCE!!!GREAT PEOPLE,GREAT PLACES AND ASIDE OF SOME BS GREAT
TIMES.YEAH! ITS GOOD TO SEE SHE'S STILL AFLOAT AND WORKING AGAIN.I
WISH THE GLACIER SOCIETY AND ALL GLACIER BUDDIES THE VERY BEST!
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Mike
Balis |
| Date
and Time: |
7/31/06, 8:32
AM |
| City:
|
Stratford
|
| State:
|
CT. |
| Country:
|
Mike Balis
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the USS
Edisto AGB2 from 59to61 pulled two cruises north and one south
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
RMC
Michael D. Hoopaugh, USCG (Ret) |
| Date
and Time: |
7/27/06, 1:49
AM |
| City:
|
Blythwood
|
| State:
|
SC |
| Country:
|
RMC Michael D.
Hoopaugh, USCG (Ret) |
| Comments:
|
"The last Chief
Radioman to serve onboard USCGC Glacier, WAGB-4, Jul 1985 until May
1987."
How can I help? |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Greg
Surles |
| Date
and Time: |
7/27/06, 1:09
AM |
| City:
|
Atlantic Beach
|
| State:
|
NC |
| Country:
|
Greg Surles
|
| Comments:
|
Awesome project.
I always like to see a old ship take to the seas again. I just saw
your ship on "the boneyard" show and then went online to get some
more info.
Good Luck. Its looking great!! |
| |
| Full
Name: |
PETER
VOYADGIS |
| Date
and Time: |
7/22/06, 8:48
PM |
| City:
|
OCEAN CITY
|
| State:
|
NJ |
| Country:
|
PETER VOYADGIS
|
| Comments:
|
Served 68-70. Would
like to talk with old friends. Would especially like to locate Larry
Kastning (Q-Suco) with whom I lost contact a few years back.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Chauncey
Emery |
| Date
and Time: |
7/14/06, 1:18
PM |
| City:
|
north cape may
|
| State:
|
nj |
| Country:
|
Chauncey Emery
|
| Comments:
|
My father was on
the Glacier in 63-64 his name was Ellsworth(Eli) Emery he was an engineman.I
know his service on board the Glacier was something he was very proud
of during his 20 year career.He passed away in 1993 and I am trying
to gather stuff for his grandson now 9 months. So I can tell him about
his grandfather time in the navy.Anyone that might remember my father
I would love to hear from you. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
David
H. Usher |
| Date
and Time: |
7/12/06, 10:23
PM |
| City:
|
Hopewell
|
| State:
|
VA |
| Country:
|
David H. Usher
|
| Comments:
|
I so glad that
I found the webpage for the GLACIER SOCIETY.
I served onh the Glacier from 1957 - 1959 going to the South Pole
to the North Pole. I think about the great times I had on the Glacier.
There is somthing about the Glacier that, sticks with you the,memories,even
the dreams at times.
Yes, I do miss that Ship. I hope to see it again and bring my wife
to see it also.
Please let me know where it is docked.
Thanks
P.S. Maybe some day I can come there to help in some way to keep it
restored.
It has been over 47 years since I served on that great ship.
Dave Usher
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
rich
kobylarz |
| Date
and Time: |
6/22/06, 1:10
PM |
| City:
|
middleburg
|
| State:
|
fl |
| Country:
|
rich kobylarz
|
| Comments:
|
uscg retired served
aboard uscgc glacier 1971-1973 |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Ernie
Foster, ET.. '70-72 |
| Date
and Time: |
6/19/06, 6:55
PM |
| City:
|
Corona |
| State:
|
CA |
| Country:
|
Ernie Foster, ET..
'70-72 |
| Comments:
|
I was in the ET
shack from '70 through '72, three North Trips. Wanted to update my
e-mail address. I have a copy of the Bill Burrad video that was shown
on PBS. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Christopher
B. Pupke |
| Date
and Time: |
6/14/06, 2:26
PM |
| City:
|
Norfolk
|
| State:
|
VA |
| Country:
|
Christopher B.
Pupke |
| Comments:
|
I was proud to
serve on "Big Red" from 79 to 81. What a great learning experience
for a DC3 straight out of "A" School. There are many names listed
in this Guestbook that I remember and are happy to see. To this day
I miss the friendships I found aboard Glacier. I matured as a person
on her and carry the leassons learned with me today.
I'm still in the Coast Guard as a CWO4. Any old Glacier buddies out
there can drop me a line.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Bryan
D Hanson |
| Date
and Time: |
5/22/06, 10:38
PM |
| City:
|
Anacortes
|
| State:
|
Washington
|
| Country:
|
Bryan D Hanson
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the USCGC
Burton Island for deep freez 74 and 75,
I went to the north pole 2 times and the south pole 1 time.
What an experience.
Bryan Hanson
Anacortes, Wa
360-421-4599 |
| |
| Full
Name: |
david
a carr |
| Date
and Time: |
5/22/06, 1:34
PM |
| City:
|
barnard
|
| State:
|
vt |
| Country:
|
david a carr
|
| Comments:
|
I was a crew member
on board -1984-1986 (1.5 yrs).and enjoyed one antarctic journey with
I believe it was Captain Hewill. My trip was the second to last one
before the glacier was taken out of service. I signed on board when
we were homeported in Long Beach CA and transported her to her new
home port Of Portland Oregon @ Swan Island. My best friend whom also
served at the same time on board told me of the ressurrection of the
glacier recently.it is pretty exciting. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Richard
Heilman |
| Date
and Time: |
5/6/06, 9:54 PM
|
| City:
|
burlington
|
| State:
|
VT |
| Country:
|
Richard Heilman
|
| Comments:
|
Just reviewed my
entry and want to assure all that I really DO know how to spell officer.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Richard
Heilman |
| Date
and Time: |
5/6/06, 9:50 PM
|
| City:
|
Burlington
|
| State:
|
VT |
| Country:
|
Richard Heilman
|
| Comments:
|
Was medical oficer
on Arneb AKA 56 for Deep Freeze 62 in the South operating in the Antarctic
with Glacier, Atka and Eastwind.
Became medical oficer on Atka AGB 3 in June '63, joining the ship
in Thule, Greenland and served on board till June '63.
Pretty great duty.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
jerrell
vaughn |
| Date
and Time: |
5/5/06, 9:45 AM
|
| City:
|
fort meade
|
| State:
|
fl. |
| Country:
|
jerrell vaughn
|
| Comments:
|
as a coreman I
served 1962 - 1964 thanks for all the great time ,those who remember
.sarah |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Tyrone
L. Greene |
| Date
and Time: |
4/24/06, 11:11
AM |
| City:
|
Key West
|
| State:
|
FL |
| Country:
|
Tyrone L. Greene
|
| Comments:
|
I served on Glacier
in 75 and 76, exceptional time in my life. She is a great ship, take
good care of her. Someday I would like to bring my kids to see and
experiance her for themselves. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Burt
|
| Date
and Time: |
3/28/06, 7:45
PM |
| City:
|
Roch |
| State:
|
MN |
| Country:
|
Burt |
| Comments:
|
My dad was on Deep
Freeze IV in the late 50's. He was with the Helicopter group HU-1.
Would love to find people he knows and could write to. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Russ
Schaal |
| Date
and Time: |
3/28/06, 7:41
PM |
| City:
|
Jacksonville
|
| State:
|
fl |
| Country:
|
Russ Schaal
|
| Comments:
|
I served from 1966-1968
sailed from Boston to Long Beach as I remember with no fresh water
until we got to the lake after we went through the panama canel. our
first bath we got in about 2 weeks. we used to kid about the green
cloud that followed us. I always will remember the adventures i had
on that ship. I was only in the guard for a year and I was a golden
square knot sailor. and some sailors won't get that experence in 30
years. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Robert
DeVore |
| Date
and Time: |
3/23/06, 8:10
PM |
| City:
|
Prescott Valley
|
| State:
|
Az. |
| Country:
|
Robert DeVore
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the USS
Glacier for the 1960-61 Antartic expedition with the helocopter crew
out of Lakehurst Nj.That is the year we went into the Bellinghausen
Sea.I would like to know the location of the ship as we are planning
a trip back east this summer. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Jon
Mercy |
| Date
and Time: |
3/22/06, 4:22
PM |
| City:
|
San Ramon
|
| State:
|
ca |
| Country:
|
Jon Mercy
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the deck
force from 74 to 76. Great times! Remember being trapped trying rescue
the San Martin. Breaking numerous propellers(Screws) Was there when
we lost one of our crew members from being electricuted. sad Day!!
But over all a great experience!! Liked to here from anyone durning
that time frame. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Jerrold
R. Holstein |
| Date
and Time: |
3/9/06, 1:13 PM
|
| City:
|
Trabuco Canyon
|
| State:
|
CA |
| Country:
|
Jerrold R. Holstein
|
| Comments:
|
I was on the Glacier
during Operation Deep Freeze in Antartica from 1968 to 1970.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Dennis
Shirrel, RMC (Ret-USCG) |
| Date
and Time: |
3/6/06, 2:00 PM
|
| City:
|
Poway |
| State:
|
CA |
| Country:
|
Dennis Shirrel,
RMC (Ret-USCG) |
| Comments:
|
RMIC 4-76 to 6-78,
AWS-76, AWS-77 & DF-78 - Great to see she is alive and starting a
new career. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Bob
McLaren |
| Date
and Time: |
2/19/06, 10:01
AM |
| City:
|
Waltham
|
| State:
|
MA |
| Country:
|
Bob McLaren
|
| Comments:
|
Served onboard
the Glacier as a BM3DV2 for her first two trips to the Antarctic (McMurdo
Sound) as a Coast Guard Cutter, made many dive's under the ice with
my diving partner Dave Forsythe and scientist's from the Univeristy
of Florida for International Weddell Sea Oceanographic Expedition
1968 (USARP). Would like to make contact with anyone who served onboard
from 1966 when the Glacier was first taken over in Boston (I was the
first enlisted man to report aboard in Boston) by the Coast Guard
through 1968. If you have any picture's that you would like to share,
it would be much appreciated. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Donald
J.Wiggins |
| Date
and Time: |
2/17/06, 1:28
AM |
| City:
|
Sidney |
| State:
|
MT |
| Country:
|
Donald J.Wiggins
|
| Comments:
|
I was in the Coast
Guard in 1966 when we took it over from
the navy.We sailed it from boston to Long beach.I made two
trips to the antartic and one to the artic.I was a fireman
when I went on board.I was transferred off in 1969.Love that ship.
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
Shaggy
|
| Date
and Time: |
2/1/06, 8:52 PM
|
| City:
|
Goldsboro
|
| State:
|
NC |
| Country:
|
Shaggy |
| Comments:
|
Yeah, I remember
you guys from Deep Freeze 80. You were truly the heart and soul of
Big Red. Wow! What an adventure that was! The fires in the stack,
running a ground at McMurdo in a snow storm, The storms at sea - especially
that great big one on the way back when we lost the landing craft,
the equatorial initiation, "Porthole" running down the pier in New
Zealand as the ship was pulling away just to make it aboard at the
last second and the cheer that went up when he made it. I went on
to become an AT and flew on C-130s out of Air Station McClellan. Now
I'm a pharmacist...where the hell is the adventure in that?
|
| |
| Full
Name: |
George
Rubesha (AKA Robinson) |
| Date
and Time: |
1/27/06, 9:16
PM |
| City:
|
Brandon
|
| State:
|
FL |
| Country:
|
George Rubesha
(AKA Robinson) |
| Comments:
|
Served on WAGB-4
in 73-74, Deck Force. I painted that ship at least twice and the floors
I waxed probably still shine. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
RON
DRINKARD |
| Date
and Time: |
1/12/06, 4:09
PM |
| City:
|
FAIRFIELD
|
| State:
|
CA |
| Country:
|
RON DRINKARD
|
| Comments:
|
Keep up the great
work! Can't wait to get her underway |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Bill
Gribble |
| Date
and Time: |
12/21/05, 7:41
AM |
| City:
|
Colorado Springs
|
| State:
|
CO |
| Country:
|
Bill Gribble
|
| Comments:
|
Spent 2 years on
the USCGC Burton Island WAGB 283 back in 1976. Made 2 north trips
and 2 south with the Glacier. I wish they could have done something
with BI but this is a great thing. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
chuck
burnett |
| Date
and Time: |
12/14/05, 7:06
PM |
| City:
|
torrance
|
| State:
|
ca |
| Country:
|
chuck burnett
|
| Comments:
|
I sailed aboard
Glacier during arctic winter west `78 and deep freeze `80 (B2 engine
room) I also was the ships artist and designed the cruise logo, patch
and out bound mail ink stamp. I painted 5 murals on the interior of
the ship while underway for both trips, I am looking for any pictures
of these murals before the ship was decomissioned. I painted (air
brush using ships air supply) the mess deck (tropical scene with scooner
on the horizion)- the forward ladder passageway ( polar bear in ice)-
the mid ships ladder passageway ( crater lake )- athwart ships passageway
(world mural with antarctica in center and uscg cutters) M&R berthing
dayroom (cutter and landscape) first class mess-(popeye on door) not
sure if any pictures are around, other than any crew that could have
taken photos. any information would be appreciated. I made another
north and south trip aboard Polar Star `80 & `81 as AD2 flight crew.
Again as ships artist I did the cover for the ships newspaper and
characterized the captain (T C Volkle) and all the different problems
with the screws and various other funny cartoons. These I have copies
of. I had also sent $ years ago to join the Glacier society but never
heard anything.
thanks
Chuck Burnett |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Fred
Goodwin |
| Date
and Time: |
12/13/05, 7:25
PM |
| City:
|
Topsfield
|
| State:
|
MA |
| Country:
|
Fred Goodwin
|
| Comments:
|
I was a crew member
aboard Eastwind during Operation Deep Freeze I, 1955-1956 |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Michael McVeigh |
| Date
and Time: |
10/26/05, 7:58
PM |
| City:
|
Prescott
|
| State:
|
AZ |
| Country:
|
Michael McVeigh
|
| Comments:
|
What a Spectacular Restoration and Refit!! I worked on the Hope (Ex-Conifer,WLB-180)
and Fearless(Ex-Sorrel,WLB-180)Part of the Friendships Fleet,(www.friendships.org)
I am Glad to see these Tough Vessel being Brought online and underway
for helping the World!!
God Bless, Fair Weather
Mike Mcveigh |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Todd
Schwartz |
| Date
and Time: |
10/26/05, 7:53
AM |
| City:
|
PALM SPRINGS
|
| State:
|
CA |
| Country:
|
Todd Schwartz
|
| Comments:
|
SERVED ON GLACIER
AS AN RD3 FROM 1980-1982. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED
WITH ME. ANYONE KNOW ABOUT AN UPCOMING REUNION? |
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| Full
Name: |
Dennis
Callahan |
| Date
and Time: |
10/24/05, 5:50
PM |
| City:
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Tarentum
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| State:
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pa |
| Country:
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Dennis Callahan
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| Comments:
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Electricians mate
68/69, |
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| Full
Name: |
WILLIAM
PARK |
| Date
and Time: |
10/14/05, 6:41
AM |
| City:
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BEL AIR
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| State:
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MD |
| Country:
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WILLIAM PARK
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| Comments:
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I WAS ON THE GLACIER
AND MADE TWO TRIPS YO ANTARTICA IN 1979 and 1980. I WAS AND AM VERY
PROUD TO BE APART OF HER LONG HISTORY. |
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| Full
Name: |
Richard
Oliver |
| Date
and Time: |
10/4/05, 7:30
PM |
| City:
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Sewickley
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| State:
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PA |
| Country:
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Richard Oliver
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| Comments:
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served on the uss
Arneb AK 56 Operation deep freeze 1962-63 |
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| Full
Name: |
Doug
Cocanour |
| Date
and Time: |
9/5/05, 11:47
PM |
| City:
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Peoria |
| State:
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AZ |
| Country:
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Doug Cocanour
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| Comments:
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Wow, this site
sure brings back great memories. I was 18 when I served on the Glacier
in 76’ for a north artic run (~July - Sept). After arriving up north
we loaded fuel from the Westwind who was heading back to port, after
which we sat deep in the water/ice. So deep in fact, during one of
the scientific under water ops, we had a polar bear rise up on its
back legs and lean up against the port fan tail. I could almost have
reached down and touched its front paws, which were six feet lower
than the fan tail deck. There are other memories of course, almost
all of them good; Such as the peace and tranquility when I looked
out over the ice and sea on a summer night when the sun was low on
the horizon.
I served in B1 as an FN and my uniform consistently smelled of fuel
oil. I remember helping with the cylinder sleeves and wire-tying what
seemed liked hundreds of nuts on an engine over haul, and cleaning
the oily water separator.
The Glacier went to dry dock after that run, and when I saw her out
of the water I was truly amazed. What a great ship, that gave many
crew members some very fine memories. I am proud to be a part of her
history. Good luck on her restoration.
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| Full
Name: |
John
Todd MacGregor |
| Date
and Time: |
8/24/05, 5:53
PM |
| City:
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Vacaville
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| State:
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CA |
| Country:
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John Todd MacGregor
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| Comments:
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DEEP FREEZE 85
BABY! WOW WHAT A TRIP. B1 ENGINE ROOM ROCK'S
PIERSON MADE US SCRUB THAT ENTIRE BILGE. WE WIRE WHEELED EVERY DECK
PLATE. WHAT WAS WITH THOSE CRAZY OIL FILTER MACHINES. NON-RATE BIRTHING
WAS AWFUL. HEY DOCK WAKE UP IT'S YOUR WATCH. EXCELLENT MEMORIES AT
THE "WALL" DID THEY EVER FIX THAT BENT SHAFT? LIBERTY TURNS BABY!!
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| Full
Name: |
charles
r pratt |
| Date
and Time: |
8/22/05, 2:50
PM |
| City:
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laconia
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| State:
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nh |
| Country:
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charles r pratt
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| Comments:
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i proudly served
aboard uss glacir agb4 in 1960 and 61 and took part in operation deep
freeze |
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| Full
Name: |
john
collins |
| Date
and Time: |
8/9/05, 7:49 PM
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| City:
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wilmington
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| State:
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n.c. |
| Country:
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john collins
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| Comments:
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excited about attending
my first reunion for the glacier in philly. hope we have a goog turn
out. |
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| Full
Name: |
Brian
C. Bentzley |
| Date
and Time: |
8/8/05, 8:02 PM
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| City:
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Blue Anchor
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| State:
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NJ |
| Country:
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Brian C. Bentzley
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| Comments:
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MST2 Brian C. Bentzley
(DF80, DF81 and DF82) – The following I wrote on January 19, 2001;
I corrected some words and here is the repost: Damn, it is great seeing
the names of my old shipments here!!!! When I visited this site and
the related sites, I started to relive those fantastic years. If I
had known the importance of those years at the time, I would have
bought all three cruise books. I was frugal and only have the DF80
book. Maybe someone could scan their cruise books from DF81 and DF82
with Adobe Acrobat and post them in Fred’s Place? • The times on the
fantail: drinking coffee mixed with hot chocolate, country music in
the background, performing piston coring operations led by Dr. John
B. Anderson. • Bumping the dirty berg with the ship’s prow; attempting
to get a soil sample using plastic piston coring sleeves. • Of course,
the loss of the LCVP will always be remembered and recounted. • The
Fanning Island incident; I was in ops berthing at the time and can
give a description of the ever-accelerating-sound/vibration coming
from the anchor windlass, followed by silence. • Which Deep Freeze
did we loose power to a screw on the way to Punta Arenas? That is
the worst place for it to occur. • Steadily making way through the
pack ice in the Ross Sea, surrounded by a brown ice fog with the odor
of sulfur due to an erupting Mount Erebus. This was true adventure
bordering on science fiction. No job since has enriched me more nor
giving me a greater feeling of accomplishment than I experienced on
Big Red with so many good friends. |
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| Full
Name: |
Marty
J. Martinez |
| Date
and Time: |
8/5/05, 1:44 PM
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| City:
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Woodbridge
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| State:
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VA |
| Country:
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Marty J. Martinez
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| Comments:
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Heard about this
site and had to see it to believe it! It's great to see a part of
Coast Guard history that meant so much to me alive and kicking! I
served on the Glacier from '79 to '81, which included a South trip
to Antarctica. I still have my cruise book, dozens of photos, and
some great memories.
Marty J. Martinez
Assistant Director
Coast Guard Investigative Service
Arlington, VA |
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| Full
Name: |
Patrick
Lovette |
| Date
and Time: |
8/5/05, 1:11 AM
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| City:
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San Diego
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| State:
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CA |
| Country:
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Patrick Lovette
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| Comments:
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,,Saw the segment
on "Boneyards" regarding GLACIER and then found this site. Served
in Glacier 1964/1965 (DKSA/DKSN). Retired 1984 (MAC). Currently in
Corporate Security in Southern California. Will be joining the society.
GREAT WEBSITE. |
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| Full
Name: |
Theresa
Boldin ( Sacco) |
| Date
and Time: |
8/4/05, 12:10
PM |
| City:
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Knox |
| State:
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TN |
| Country:
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Theresa Boldin
( Sacco) |
| Comments:
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I am happy to see
the Glacier being restored. My father was stationed on the Glacier.
He name was Ned Joseph Sacco. I am sorry to say that he had passed
away, but I do know the Coast Guard was his life. He was also very
proud of being the last light keeper for Point Loma light station...
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| Full
Name: |
Karen
(Steen) Hamilton |
| Date
and Time: |
7/29/05, 1:50
PM |
| City:
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Chebeague Island
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| State:
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ME |
| Country:
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Karen (Steen) Hamilton
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| Comments:
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My name is Karen
Hamilton, but I was Karen Steen and I was one of the first lucky women
to get orders to the USCGC Glacier WAGB 4 out of San Pedro, CA in
1980. I finished the Navy OS school and reported aboard the Glacier
as a RD3. What a great experience Deep Freeze 80 was. |
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| Full
Name: |
john
breslin |
| Date
and Time: |
7/28/05, 3:40
PM |
| City:
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scranton
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| State:
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pa. |
| Country:
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john breslin
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| Comments:
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deck ape/hellraiser
61/62 |
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| Full
Name: |
Quentin
R. Risher |
| Date
and Time: |
7/24/05, 11:53
AM |
| City:
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Tewksbury
|
| State:
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Ma. |
| Country:
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Quentin R. Risher
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| Comments:
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I served aboard
the USS Arneb (AKA-56), from 1956 t0 1959.
Served with her during "Operation Deepfreeze II,III & IV.
I was an RD3 (radarman third class). Made many friends and good buddies
while aboard! Many of them have passed on. But we left our mark in
Antarctic History. We and our Seabee's
Built two bases in 1956; Cape Hallett and one on Clark Island on the
Knox Coast. Any one out there who remembers me give me a shout! Some
deceased crew members are "Gene Schreckengost" Qm3, Affectionatley
known as "GHOST",passed in 2003. Carmine Luongo, who had the damnedest
tatoo on his butt that I have ever seen, by the way many of the crew
saw it in the showers! But here are a couple of guys who have survived
so far; Frank P.Judy RD3; and Arthur E. Scapelli RD3. |
| |
| Full
Name: |
Martin
J. Billetts |
| Date
and Time: |
7/16/05, 2:51
PM |
| City:
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Las Vegas
|
| State:
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NV |
| Country:
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Martin J. Billetts
|
| Comments:
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Update of e-mail
address,seved DF '81. |
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