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Guestbook II for the USS EDISTO AGB-2
4/12/2003


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Name:Paul Andree
Email:peandree@usa.net
Comments:I was onboard as CIC officer from 3/63 to 5/64. Finished my tour in 3/66 at NAVCOSSACT in Washington. Worked for Eastman Kodak as a systems analyst in Rochester until retiring in 1995. As a retiree I am employed as operations manager for a financial firm.
March 21, 2003 00:37:07 (GMT Time)


Name:Kenneth Lamalie
Email:KLAMALIE@AOL.COM
Comments:
March 17, 2003 17:12:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Leroy See
Email:ijayhawk@yahoo.com
Comments: I was an AE-2 wwith HU-2 from Lakehurst New Jersey. I went North in the summer of 1960 to re-supply the BMEWS at Thule. Fellow crewmen were Robert Bonner, Earl Gadd, and XXXX Chamblis. Bonner was an AT-2, Gadd an AD-3. I think an AD-2 named Phil Rituno (sp?) was the head mechanic. The detachment commander was Lt.jg R. Nelson. He was blond and tall and congenial. We flew HTL (Bell, with the plexiglass bubble) and HRS (Sikorsky, the big one with a side door for cargo and people. We lived in the forward crew quarters and got along with everyone. We also spent a lot of time in a small compartment under the flight deck. Cruise wa suneventful except for rescuing some sailors who went "mountain climbing" near Thule and got stuck on a ledge...they were darn lucky to get rescued by the chopper. Also we went through a hurricane on the way back to Boston...Cleo??? It was a monster storm. All my PIX except for one or two have been lost but I'll see what I can co
March 15, 2003 13:41:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Peter Mularchuk
Email:peter.mularchuk@fairchild.af.mil
Comments:Pete Mularchuk that was on board in 1961 is my father
March 15, 2003 06:54:50 (GMT Time)


Name:JACK CLARK
Email:twidget@attglobal.net
Comments:I served as an ET on the icebreakers USS BURTON ISLAND AGB1 and the USS STATEN ISLAND AGB5.I belong to the BURTON ISLAND ASSOCIATION (joint Navy/CoastGuard) and we are having our 5th reunion this June in Reno.our website is listed below, please stopby. http://www.discoverynet.com/~greel/ My CO during Deepfreeze III Henry J. Brantingham was also the XO on the EDISTO during the early 50's Jack Clark
March 14, 2003 19:41:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Hollis Ratliff
Email:grrj@setel.com
Comments:I am now 65 yrs.old, I spent 1955-1970 in the Navy. I am a disabled veteran. I am an ordained minister since 1971 and a pastor. The thing I remember the most is just how cold it really was!!!!!!!
March 12, 2003 19:54:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Hollis Ratliff
Email:grrj@setel.com
Comments:I am now 65 yrs.old, I spent 1955-1970 in the Navy. I am a disabled veteran. I am an ordained minister since 1971 and a pastor. The thing I remember the most is just how cold it really was!!!!!!!
March 12, 2003 19:53:26 (GMT Time)


Name:jimmy knight
Email:edistotpussycat@webtv.net
Comments:interesting web site. idid not know there was a ship named after my favorite getaway on the sc coast. i own a marina there. my web site is named after my stray cat from edisto. you should visit.
March 11, 2003 04:27:32 (GMT Time)


Name:Dennis J. Sundin
Email:Sundin292@aol.com
Comments:I served on the Edisto 1964-65 . The first cruise was to the South where we built a weather station on the Palmer Pennisular. We then had a short BT Cruise after which we had to go right out again to rescue some scientists on Arliss 2 an Ice Island off Canada . The ship returned to Boston and was transferred to the Coast Guard.I was an FTGSN in Gunnery -I remember GM1 Byrd FTG2 English GM3s Bowles and Palmer and Seamen Kahley and Thompson.
March 10, 2003 18:05:48 (GMT Time)


Name:Eric (Ike) Isachsen
Email:ericeric@netheaven.com
Comments:I was on the "Eddy" as a deck force SN in 64-65. Deepfreeze '65 and two northern cruises one of which was the Arlis II rescue. I remember as part of turning her over to the Coast Guard I had to do a complete inventory of my space which was the after hold. I remember finding various bottles of booze which had been hidden there over the years and then forgotten. As I checked out supplies and tools in the next few days I would hand out the occasional bottle. I made a lot of friends that week. Great site, thanks for all the work that goes into it.
March 9, 2003 20:56:34 (GMT Time)


Name:Bill Poston, RM2
Email:billp8@mindspring.com
Comments:Hi Shipmates, I am very happy to find this web site. I woulod love to hear from any shipmates who remember me or the times I was aboard. Send me an email at billp8@mindspring.com or call me at 770-973-4590. I was a radioman. Went aboard the Edisto as RMSN in 1961-62 and stayed aboard Edisto until 1964 and made RM2. I went to the South Pole once and North Pole several times. The ship went to Thule Greenland; Iceland; Oslo, Norway; Panama Canal Zone; and the best of all New Zealand. I remember the girls swimming out to meet the ship the first time we pulled into Lyttleton harbour and liberty in Christchurch. Anyone remember any of these great times? Get in touch and let's share some of these memories. Take care. Bill Poston RM2
March 9, 2003 16:04:12 (GMT Time)


Name:O. George Soulia
Email:agcmret@hotmail.com
Comments:Was aboard the Steady Eddie 1958-59. AG2/1 in the Operations Div.
March 9, 2003 16:01:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Kimberly K. Watkins
Email:kidkisses_04@yahoo.com
Comments:Hello my name is kimberly I'm charles neal's yungest grandchild and I think your page is really cool&neat...well I hope you the best of luch with it...If you ever want to talk or chat e-mail me at kidkisses_04@yahoo.com..wel talk 2 you later.....
March 9, 2003 02:22:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Ted Anderson
Email:teda98604@msn.com
Comments:Went aboard while ship was in Boston shipyard in 61', made two northern trips, a trip to Charlston, S.C.. and then Deepfreeze 62-63. Discharged as an EM2 in July 63. Later re-enlisted for nuclear power school, spent nearly 3 years at a nuclear prototype in Idaho Falls, Idaho and then two years aboard the USS Enterprise, including two cruises to Viet Nam. Was aboard when they had the big fire in Pearl Harbor in Jan 69, was discharged in July 69. Origionally from Fairplay, Colo., moved to the Pacific Northwest after the service, became a union construction electrician in Portland, Or. and retired in August of 2002. Have always enjoyed traveling, and plan on continueing to do so now that I'm retired. Married with 3 adult girls of my own, and four adult step kids. Total of 7 grandkids and one great granddaughter. Would enjoy hearing from anyone I used to run around with.
March 8, 2003 17:44:40 (GMT Time)


Name:O J Stancill, Jr
Email:ojsmh@aol.com
Comments:I was stationed on the USS Edisto AGB2 in 1958, 1959. Worked as logroom yeoman in Engineering Dept. Made one trip to North and one trip South Pole. I do not check email very often, but would like to hear from any old buddies. Call me in Greenville, NC. 27858 Home phone 252 321 2313
March 8, 2003 03:17:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Bob Collins. aka - Speedy
Email:bckcsaline@msn.com
Comments:Great site. Brings back a lot of memories, though can't remember too many names. Was a radioman on Edisto from July 61 to September 62. Made two trips to Thule.
March 8, 2003 01:38:09 (GMT Time)


Name:FLENNIKEN, GLENN C.
Email:GlennFlenn@AOL.COM
Comments:I was assigned to EDISTO DAY AGB-2 in February 1947 (Precommissioning Detail) as a member of the Crew. I worked for a "Pin-stripe" Warrant officer (I believe he was either Bos'n or Supply I'm not certain) to outfit and ready the ship for commissioning. The ship was at Wilmington, California and we berthed at the Naval Station Long Beach where we were fed and paid. "Dusty" from Phoenix Arizona was a good friend, we were assigned to EDISTO,worked together and had been Galley Slaves at the Naval Station Galley in January 1947. I lost contact with the Crew when I was sent to Fleet Sonar School after the Ship's Commissioning in April 1947. I am proud that I have found the EDISTO BAY Website and look forward to conversing with some of the other "Plankowners" Please pass the word for me, this is a great feeling to find the crews. Glenn
March 8, 2003 00:55:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Beach, Robert L. MR 2
Email:NO
Comments:Served aboard Edisto from Fall 1956 untill June 1960. I have many great memories of my tour. Shipped over in 60 for six. Served aboard USS Everglades(made 1st class), served 3 yrs Great Lakes Recruit Training Command,and finished my enlistment aboard USS Carter Hall LSD 3. Began Postal career in 1966 and retired Oct 1992.
March 7, 2003 15:33:59 (GMT Time)


Name:Kenneth Lamalie
Email:KLAMALIE@AOL.COM
Comments:I served on the Edisto 1956-57. I was a 3rd class engineman, EN3. I transferred from the ATKA over. You seem very organized. Keep me informed.
March 7, 2003 00:14:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Dale Martin
Email:kg5u@hal-pc.org
Comments:As I was saying before I exceeded the guestbook text limit: ... It was the trip of a lifetime for me and much more than I can relate in this note. I have written up some of it on my webpage at http://www.hal-pc.org/~kg5u/tf2wiy.html Significant Recollections of a Shortimer Visitor: 1. Hanging over the bow watching ice crack (I, not that punk kid on Titanic, was King of the world!) 2. Playing ball on the ice 3. Seeing polar bears 4. James Bond/Beach Party movies 5. Arctic Circle crossing initiation 6. Awesome, scary storm on the way back to Iceland 7. An amazing ham radio shack
March 6, 2003 17:01:59 (GMT Time)


Name:Dale Martin
Email:kg5u@hal-pc.org
Comments: I was a radioman stationed at NavCommSta Keflavik 1964-1965. During the spring of 1965, the ice island, Arliss II, was floating down into the Denmark Straits between Iceland and Greenland and breaking up in the warmer waters. The scientists needed to be rescued, but their airstrip was cracked. The Edisto was dispatched from Boston, where it had only recently docked for replenishment and refit from an Antarctic tour. Since I had been one of the radio operators in the communications center assigned to monitor the ARLISS II circuit while on watch, my CO asked me if I wanted to go TDY onboard Edisto to help out in the radio gang. Seeing as how it (1) would my first real sea duty experience, (2) would be a trip up into the ice pack, (3) would be an Arctic Circle crossing, and (4) would be an honor to be part of the rescue team, I jumped at it. It was the trip of a lifetime for me and much more than I can relate in this note. I have written up some of it on my webpage at
March 6, 2003 16:27:39 (GMT Time)


Name:Alexander Morris
Email:alex.morris@1956.usna.com
Comments:'59 to '61 Engineer Once north, once south - explains my bi-polar personality! - The Navy arranged to give the northern & southern hemispheres opposite seasons just so's 'breakers would be permanently at sea.
March 5, 2003 20:18:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Harry Moore
Email:tommoore@comcast.net
Comments:My father was onboard 1959 1960 His name is \ Harry Moore he was a SN.He would like to get in touch with some of his old shipmates.
March 3, 2003 21:42:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Don Landfried
Email:donl@csonline.com
Comments:My email address is included for listing on the ships roster. Also , rank on separation from USS Edisto was LTJG.
March 1, 2003 15:51:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Wayne Frey
Email:gatorfrey@hotmail.com
Comments:My father served as ship doctor on three missions.Would like to hear from people that knew him Wayne
March 1, 2003 15:51:08 (GMT Time)


Name:Wayne Frey
Email:
Comments:
March 1, 2003 15:49:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Don Landfried
Email:donl@csonline.com
Comments:My email address is included for listing on the ships roster. Also , rank on separation from USS Edisto was LTJG.
March 1, 2003 15:06:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Daniel E Tarolli
Email:danetarolli@aol.com
Comments:Hi fellow shipmates,i am signing on for the second time with my own email address.I finally got on line.I was on the uss edisto around 1962 to 1964.Went north twice and south once. Arctic and Anarctic of course.Had some good times on board.I recognize Dave Thiems name on the muster list. Hi Dave ,got your phone message.We will get in touch;Still learning this on line business.
March 1, 2003 13:48:42 (GMT Time)


Name:Eugene Fettinger
Email:genefett@gte.net
Comments:PLEASE!PLEASE!PLEASE!..Shipmates...When you sign the Guest Book let us know what years you were on board and a little info about yourself. Remember many others look at this web site and are really interested on knowing who you are ...and if your wanting us to locate a particular shipmate you remember try and give us his full name and state he came from...We even accept sea stories as long as there not outrageous or will make others sea sick...Thanks
Febuary 27, 2003 02:26:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Kenneth Wolven
Email:kawol@prodigy.net
Comments:Apparent discrepancy in e-mail address in a earlier entry in guest book
Febuary 26, 2003 19:35:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Stamm
Email:indref@gte.net
Comments:I spent time aboard the Edisto, the Staten Island and the Glacier. I am currently looking for something with my old serial number on it.
Febuary 26, 2003 19:01:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Sap[aleto J. Seymour
Email:sapaleto.seymour@ee.doe.gov
Comments:You gents are doing a great job. Keep up the work and continue the information flow. Thanks
Febuary 26, 2003 17:24:43 (GMT Time)


Name:joe daniels sn1
Email:JDANIELSLUCKY7S@AOL.com
Comments:love the web site.i would have to jog my memory a bit but the best cruise was when we had to go back into the ice to look for a supply ship that had broken loose and wound up in one of the worst antartic storms ever i remember being on the helm when we lost our stays for the mast and then we lost a screw. i thought we were screwed. welimped back to pearl harbor and spent the worst three weeks of my carreer in pearl. remember limping up tin can alley and everone was wondering what we were because we were so badly mangled. REMEMBER THE SHIPS PARTY IN CHRISTCHURCH WOW! AND AUCKLAND THATS ALL FOR NOW AS I AM JUST LEARNING TO USE THIS COMPUTOR.
Febuary 23, 2003 15:42:38 (GMT Time)


Name:art kelsey
Email:gatewayatk@aol.com
Comments:1962 - 1964. did a south and north cruise. left as an rm3. was in ops division with gunter and rossey. did 24 years in law enforcement and now do pi work and teach.
Febuary 15, 2003 23:37:35 (GMT Time)


Name:Leo A. Makoski, Jr.
Email:lmakoski@infoave.net
Comments:Well, I see I am not among the found or missing, but I did serve aboard the "Edisto" '64 - '65 as an RD2, having transfered from the U.S.S. Glacier AGB-4 and was aboard for the "Arlis II" rescue. Don't know how I've missed this web site before.
Febuary 15, 2003 23:12:53 (GMT Time)


Name: art kelsey
Email:1962 to 1964
Comments:I made one southern and one northern cruise.Was assigned to deck and shortly went to the radio shack as a striker. Served in ops with Rossey and Gunter.
Febuary 15, 2003 20:44:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Peter Jesraly
Email:PeterBanyan@msn.com
Comments:I served with helicopter squadron HU-2 aboard the USS Edisto during 1958-59 to the Antarctic Operation Deepfreeze 1V. We evacuated Ellsworth Station and turned that base over to the Argentines. This was the best experience of my life. I wish I could locate others in my flight crew.
Febuary 11, 2003 14:46:33 (GMT Time)


Name:M. Robert Mulholland, Jr.
Email:robert_mulholland@asburyseminary.edu
Comments:Served as Supply and DIsbursing Officer on the Edisto from May 1959 to July 1960.
Febuary 11, 2003 13:32:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Mac McCollough RM2
Email:bsmac@westpa.net
Comments:I was on the Edisto 1956- 1959 . Made three artic cruises and one antartic cruise. I live at 139 West main St, Youngsville, Pa 16371. Phone 1 814 563 8840. I am retired Insurance agent, Married 43 years, four kids and 10 grandchildren. Am enjoying this web site...Anyone who remembers me, give me a E mail. MAC
Febuary 9, 2003 21:41:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Austin R. Schroder
Email:ozschroder@sbcglobal.net
Comments:Just changing my tour of duty to 1962 thru 1964. One Deep Freeze and three trips to the Artic. Seven winters in a row. That's why I now live in San Pedro California. I can see the snow on the Mountains sometimes but don't have to be in it.
Febuary 7, 2003 06:08:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Edward F Urban ENC{SS}Ret.
Email:Erbybabysr@aol.com
Comments:Reported on board in June 1953 and finnaly left in June 1956
Febuary 7, 2003 01:08:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Edward F Urban ENC{SS}Ret.
Email:Erbybabysr@aol.com
Comments:Reported on board in June 1953 and finnaly left in June 1956
Febuary 7, 2003 01:08:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Errald (Earl) Estes
Email:yuman@adelphia.net
Comments:this is my second entry, i said i made 23 trips north, that should have read 3. supplying the DEW line sites in labrador. from 1956 to june 1959 as rm2.
Febuary 6, 2003 16:13:00 (GMT Time)


Name:Charles Neal
Email:cw_neal@yahoo.com
Comments:Sorry i goofed.The email adress is cw underscore neal at yahoo.com.Thanks!
Febuary 6, 2003 05:06:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Charles Neal SN
Email:cw_neal@yahoo.com
Comments:All hands I have signed in before but i am updating my email with a new email adress.Hope some of you remember me from the 1957 arctic cruise and will drop a line.Will be glad to hear from anyone who served on the Edisto
Febuary 6, 2003 04:53:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Errald Estes
Email:yuman@adelphia.net
Comments:radioman 2nd 1956 - 1959 23 times arctic, 1 time antarctic retired living in yuma az
Febuary 6, 2003 04:38:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Gerald Lanager
Email:glanager@msn.com
Comments:Served aboard the Edisto from May 58 to June 59 deploying to both the North and South Poles. This being my first assignment out of boot camp (GLakes)I was on the deck force and worked for Ralph Monday and several others. I recognize a few of the names from those that have already signed in. Had a chance to do it again, so in late 64 until May of 66, I served aboard the Atka (AGB-3) but this time, worked in the Ships Office. Great duty. Lots of stories to tell.18747
Febuary 4, 2003 17:18:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Howell H. Purvis
Email:hpurvis3@comcast.net
Comments:I was one of three Helicopter pilots for Operation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 in 1958. The other pilots were Allen Erickson, P.O. Box 157, Siren, WI 54872 and Richard M. Nelson, who was shot down and lost in Vietnam. We were aboard the Edisto for 6 months. We also participated in a rescue in Uruguay, which lasted 10 days. The country was suffering from the worst flood in their history. We were national heros and got medals later from the Uruguaian Government. Had 2 choppers aboard. I got out of the Navy in 1967, after 16 months in Vietnam and later became a Special Agent in the U.S. Secret Service. Howell Purvis
Febuary 4, 2003 04:38:22 (GMT Time)


Name:Ray Schuh
Email:rschuh@intrex.net
Comments:I worked in the ship's office from 1958 - 1959. We participated in Operation Deep Freeze IV plus two cruises to the Arctic while I was on board.
Febuary 3, 2003 22:46:15 (GMT Time)


Name:William (Bill) Csepi ME3
Email:whatscooking4@earthlink.net
Comments:I'm so glad we finally have a web site for my old ship. I served aboard '56 to '59. 5 Artic and 1 Antartic cruises. It was a great duty station and I should have stayed in for a career but I met this beautiful blonde and she outranked me. We married, had 3 kids. Started out as a career builder and ended up in the restuarant business, retiring last year. I tried looking up my old buddies last year with no luck, maybe now I'll find them now. Bobby Haskell, Pete Townsend, Sam Didanato, Jack Auclair. Where are you guys??? I'm still in Jersey. When is the reunion?????
Febuary 3, 2003 03:16:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Rear Admiral John Weldon Koenig
Email:jweldonk@cvtv.net
Comments:Great to see the site. It has been some time since I have had the opportunity to talk to some of the icebreaker men. I keep in contact with two of them Norman Spruill and Thomas Harper. The site is well done. Weldon
Febuary 3, 2003 00:42:43 (GMT Time)


Name:charles a annabel
Email:jetsfan71@juno.com
Comments:i was aboard from 1960 - 1964 i did three northern and two southern crews it was real exciting to me, especially the fun we had playing football on the ice with the penquins. i have been married for 38 yrs. and have two grown sons. i am still that little guy but i can keep up with the best of them. hope that you guys that remember me will contact me with some news of your life. i am using my son's computer so all correspondence will be going through his e-mail. thank you!
Febuary 2, 2003 14:33:41 (GMT Time)


Name:Angelo Pieroni
Email:dilucca@optonline.net
Comments:I served aboard the EDISTO during Operation Deepfreeze One as a Radioman First Class. I recall obtaining daily activity reports of the operation from Bernard Kalb, news reporter from the New York Times and William Hartigan of NBC news and transmitting their lengthy reports to our closest naval radion station in Guam, who in turn would relay them to Washington, DC. I also received a paper deed from Cmdr. Luther when the ship came upon an unchartered piece of land which he named "EDISTO ACRES." It was an experience one could never forget.
January 30, 2003 03:40:11 (GMT Time)


Name:Richard Dykas
Email:allind98@aol.com
Comments:
January 28, 2003 21:01:14 (GMT Time)


Name:Thomas C. Schinkel
Email:schinkel@aol.com
Comments:Took the southern and northern cruises during '62 - '63. Am now living on the desert just northeast of Scottsdale doing computer graphics, ceramics, and woodworking. My business is Green River Studios. For those who might remember, I'm still married to the lady I married between cruises 40 years ago. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me (us), especially Ken Lane, the best man at our wedding.
January 28, 2003 02:27:45 (GMT Time)


Name:James Gill YNC
Email:jag@thecia.net
Comments:just a note to all hands that i'm hanging in and appreciate all the cards and letters over the holidays. smooth sailing to all.
January 21, 2003 16:53:09 (GMT Time)


Name:Richard Whirlow
Email:vwhirlow@carolina.net
Comments:
January 21, 2003 00:48:39 (GMT Time)


Name:charles e maddy
Email:charles_jean2003@yahoo.com
Comments:I am not the greatest on the computor Ihave wrote a few things about my self and no answers so Idonot know if anything went out or not
January 20, 2003 16:40:15 (GMT Time)


Name:Jerry L. Raderstorf
Email:wyat@netnitco.net
Comments:Boarded the Edisto in the North Atlantic via an oil tanker approximately July 1959. I was a seaman personnelman assigned to the engineering dept to maintain records. Also served a short period on messcooking duties. During my short tour we stopped in St Johns Newfoundland, Halifax Nova Scotia also went through a hurricane to rescue a Danish ship in distress. One interesting experience while assigned was I was on deck watch while the ship was anchored and the captain ordered me and one other person to drop the anchor without the normal crew. For me I had never been around an anchor and appreciated having at least one person who knew how. I left the ship in approvimately May 1960.
January 20, 2003 00:07:51 (GMT Time)


Name:Ron& Sandra Burk
Email:ronsandyburk13@yahoo.com
Comments:It is Joy for us to visit this wonderful web site for the Navy US Edisto . We are learning a lot of the Ice breaker My Brother Charles A.Annabel was on back in 1961 to 64. Charles had Beautiful Photos he took on the Water of Ice With Breaker back then . He lost them From what we learned . Maybe this will help him to recall the Beauty!! He always chatted of the Good times in the South Poles !! Not real sure where all he been. I will have to chat with him again ~~ of this great Ship!! Keep up the Beautiful Site we willreturn to it more!! Ron& Sandy
January 19, 2003 00:16:34 (GMT Time)


Name:charles e maddy
Email:charles_jean2003@yahoo.com
Comments:will send more info later
January 13, 2003 23:44:13 (GMT Time)


Name:Monte F Poindexter
Email:montepoindexter@msn.com
Comments:I was previously employed by the U.S. Weather Bureau as the EO at different periods of time at Mould Bay, Isachsen, Eureka and Alert NWT Canada. The Edisto visited the sites during re-supply operations, one may find photo's of this activity at MouldBayEurekaIsachsenAlert@groups.msn.com/ under the photo section "George G Rabbitt", since the purpose of this site is to document the history of the Joint Arctic Weather Stations, any contribution from members of the Edisto site would be greatly appreciated.
January 13, 2003 18:30:03 (GMT Time)


Name:william l. volz
Email:wvolz@cfl.rr.com
Comments: I spent the summer of 1964 on EDISTO as a AT3 with the helicopter crew.
January 13, 2003 17:24:29 (GMT Time)


Name:Isaac Wayne Tompkins
Email:crowtompkins@yahoo.com
Comments:I served on the Edisto from Aug. 1963 to 1965 in the engine room #1. Would like to hear from any of my fellow ship mates. I live in Morristown TN and have been married for 22 years to Ester. If Dale Feckley sees this, please email me! Would love to hear from you. I will try to find your email address on this site and send you one personally.
January 13, 2003 00:20:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald B. McPherson, RM3 - 1958 - 1963
Email:tikapea@aol.com
Comments:Ø B&W Photo of Co. 104 A.L. Jones, Enc. Co. CMDR. 31 Mar. 1958 U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Ø B&W Photo of “Class A Radioman School, Service School Command, NTC Bainbridge, MD., Class 6-59, 13 March 1959. This photo has signatures on the back. Ø B&W drawing of the USS Edisto. Considering our many moves during our 34 plus year marriage and his parents house burning with some of his stored Navy items, I am surprised that he was able to salvage so much. He looked back on his service time with fondness and often spoke of several of his shipmates. I only wish he could have lived long enough to see this wonderful site. Thanks to all who participated in it's creation!
January 11, 2003 22:35:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald B. McPherson, RM3 - 1958 - 1963
Email:tikapea@aol.com
Comments:I am Linda McPherson, widow of Donald who passed away October 3, 1999. I was so pleased to hear from Glenn Smith today. I visited the web site and then I immediately started looking for Don's USS Edisto momentos. Below is a list of some of the things I found: Ø USS Edisto Beach Towel Ø US Navy ‘Weeping Towel’ Ø USS Edisto AGB 2 Silver Ashtray Ø USS Edisto Brass Ashtray Ø Operation Deep Freeze Lighter Ø Soft cover book – ‘Icebound’ – The story of the United States and New Zealand in The Antarctic Ø Hard cover book – Black in color - USS Edisto Operation Deepfreeze Sixty-one Ø Hard cover book – Silver in color - USS Edisto Operation Deep Freeze Sixty-one – Task Force 43 = The Mission of Task Force 43 Ø B&W Photo of Co. 104 A.L. Jones, Enc. Co. CMDR. 31 Mar. 1958 U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Ø B&W Photo of “Class A Radioman School, Service School Command, NTC Bainbridge, MD., Class 6-59, 13 March 1959. This photo has signatures on the back. Ø Certificate
January 11, 2003 22:25:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Gardner S. Bailey
Email:perfesser3@attbi.com
Comments:It's hard to read black text on a dark blue background. Otherwise it's a very interesting and informative website.
January 11, 2003 19:41:35 (GMT Time)


Name:Thomas Howarth
Email:apsi_tomh@prodigy.net
Comments:1960 in Arctic. Helicopter pilot attached from HU-4 in Lakehurst, NJ. My antarctic trip was with the Glacier (AGB4) in '58/59.
January 10, 2003 19:28:04 (GMT Time)


Name:gil ward
Email:wardgo@hotmail.com
Comments:great to see and read about so many old shipmates.i was aboard 1959 &1960,with two cruises north.both very busy and ambitious cruises.after reading about the 1961 cruise south(i was discharged and left ship the day before the departure),i'm just as glad i didn't go with all the adventures listed. i want to thank gene f.for locating me and advising me of the site.how did you find me gene? i'm now retired and at the beach.i spent 32 years with dupont,have three children and one wife with three grandchildren-the latest of which arrived 1/7/03,in phoenix.we just go back. would be interested to hear from anyone who i served with. best wishes, g.o.ward a footnote:i came aboard in 1959 as sn and left in 1960 as bm3.
January 9, 2003 20:18:24 (GMT Time)



Name:Pete Breslin
Email:Brespj@aol.com
Comments:Over the years I have watched for any reunion of the old group to no avail and I thank Gene Fettinger for tracking me down and letting me know the crew was back in touch. After all these years I'm amazed at how much I fondly remember about my tour aboard Edisto. And of course I still have both cruise books, my Arctic, Antarctic, shell back and Golden Dragon scrolls, ships patches, etc., so that helps. I reported aboard right out of boot on Dec 26th 1959, while Edisto was in dry dock at Beth Steel in East Boston and left Edisto in May 1961 while she was in dry dock at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. There must be a message there somewhere. After a short career in deck division I reenlisted under the Star Program and moved down to engineering and the electrical division as an IC striker and got my real start in a Navy career. I retired in 84 as an ICC at the Seabee Base in Gulfport, MS, where I was Director of the Counseling and Assistance Center. Following retirement I was site Coordinator for Th
January 9, 2003 18:33:06 (GMT Time)


Name:cletius s hendon
Email:shirley1139@aol.com
Comments:glad to hear from someone it has been a long time thanks for calling me+
January 9, 2003 16:23:07 (GMT Time)


Name:John J. Duignan
Email:jjduignan@aol.com
Comments:I SERVED ON THE USS EDISTO AGB-2 1961 - 1963 IN OPERATION DEEP FREEZE DURING THE TIME WE SPENT 121 DAYS BELOW THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE. i ALSO HAD TWO TOURS TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE. I WAS SEPARATED FROM SERVICE AS A PN3. WE HAD A GREAT CREW AND OFFICERS. I REMEMBER TAKING ORDERS AT THE HELM FROM CAPT. E.A. DAVIDSON, WHEN WE WERE PULLING INTO NEW ZEALAND FOR THE FIRST TIME. DRINKING BEER ON THE ICE AND PLAYING FOOTBALL ON THE ICE ARE MEMORIES THAT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER: WALKING ON THE BULKHEAD DURING A NORTH ATLANTIC STORM THAT HAD THE SHIPS BELL RINGING FOR FIVE DAYS ON THE BRIDGE. ETC. ETC. ETC
January 9, 2003 00:38:12 (GMT Time)



Name:ELWIN A. VAUGHN
Email:jrevelle@bellsouth.net
Comments:I WAS ON THE EDISTO IN 1958-60. OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 4. OPERATIONS DIVISION. MY BEST BUDS WERE ROY VAUGHN ( NOT RELATED) AND JOHN MULLENS. BEEN TRYING TO FIND THEM. I AM FROM CANTON , GA. NOW LIVE IN HIRAM, GA, BUT STILL WORK IN CANTON. OWN A FULL SERVICE GAS STATION. (STILL ONE AROUND AT LEAST) WAS ON THE USS AUCILLA 1956- 58. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS THERE TOO. (ROY WAS FROM S.C. AND JOHN FROM N.Y. )
January 7, 2003 21:16:05 (GMT Time)


Name:Ronald G. Verborg
Email:salsbears@tds.net
Comments:Hi to all! Served on the Edisto from Sept. 1960 to Aug. 1962. SK2. Would love to hear from shipmates, e-mail, phone or mail. E-mail address above is current. Phone # 262-633-7919. Address is 1500 Orchard Street; Racine, WI 53405. Is a reunion in the works? Been talking with my brother, (Robert Verborg - also served on the Edisto (Radar)) we would both be interested in any reunion info. Take care. Ronnie
January 7, 2003 17:16:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Ronald G. Verborg
Email:salsbears@tds.net
Comments:
January 7, 2003 15:53:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Walter P. Flaherty
Email:wflaherty@earthlink.net
Comments:Eugene Fettinger, thanks for the phone call; was resting from a vist of my five grandchildren. To use an old cliche this was truly a"BLAST FROM THE PAST". Served on the "Steady Eddy from June 1962 thru July 1964. Lots of names have tweeked my memory i.e BM-3 Mayo AG1 Parkerand our beloved supply officer Mr. Griesmer. Dug out the cruise book and put faces (of 40 years ago) to names. The Edisto always has a fond spot for me; my oldest daughter was born while we were on our wat to an Artic deployment on 7 July, 1962. Again Thanks Eugene!!
January 6, 2003 19:33:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Walter P. Flaherty
Email:wflaherty@earthlink.net
Comments:Eugene Fettinger, thanks for the phone call; was resting from a vist of my five grandchildren. To use an old cliche this was truly a"BLAST FROM THE PAST". Served on the "Steady Eddy from June 1962 thru July 1964. Lots of names have tweeked my memory i.e BM-3 Mayo AG1 Parkerand our beloved supply officer Mr. Griesmer. Dug out the cruise book and put faces (of 40 years ago) to names. The Edisto always has a fond spot for me; my oldest daughter was born while we were on our wat to an Artic deployment on 7 July, 1962. Again Thanks Eugene!!
January 6, 2003 19:33:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Louis R Berlanda
Email:louisb7776@aol.com
Comments:HI: My name is Louis I served aboard the USS Edisto AGB2 1951 of April Till 1953 June. I have missed the Southern Pole trip Because I was Discharged Dec 1955. In 1953 I was home on leave when I had a attack of Pendiscides. I was Transfered to a cargo ship. The USS Alcor AK 259. So I spent my remaining time until I got Discharged . I was a third class boatwin mate. I came from Hazleton Pennsylvania. And now I live In Hatboro Pa. I am retired .
January 6, 2003 02:03:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert F. Madej
Email:BAMadej@aol.com
Comments:Received for duty on the Edisto on October 20, 1961 and released from active duty on December 4, 1964. Was shipboard Electrician (EM3)for most of my stay. Went on one Antarctic cruise in 62-63. Did 3 or 4 Artic cruises(Thule Greenland). I have one copy of the "Our World in Antarctica" Cruise Book, with ships crew, (62-63). One member was an usher at my wedding in Feburary 64. Would like to get in touch with my fellow electricians during this time (my boss Bob, Stuart Grow, Bob Verborg, and more)
January 5, 2003 18:52:15 (GMT Time)


Name:DAVID J. HULTMAN
Email:MIMI310@WEBTV.NET
Comments:SERVED ON THE USS EDISTO DURING 1957 TO 1960---WAS A RADARMAN THIRD CLASS UPOM DISCHARGE.DECIDED NOT TO MAKE THE NAVY MY CAREER!!!!!! MY WIFE HAD OTHER PLANS. 4 KIDS LATER AND NOW 9 GRANDCILDREN. KEEPS US BUSY!! PRESENTLY SEMI-RETIRED BUT STILL TRYING TO RETIRE BUT THE WIFE HAS ME GOING UNTIL 100. (RIGHT!!!!) IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT SERVED DURING THAT TIME PLEASE EMAIL. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
January 5, 2003 18:10:39 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Dunleavy
Email:pineyjd@yahoo.com
Comments:I was on Edisto (1961)for short time after leaving Atka (59-61) & then transfered to Wasp (61-62)
January 5, 2003 11:05:01 (GMT Time)


Name:henry (bub) wigglesworth
Email:bubwigg@idsi.net
Comments:
January 4, 2003 23:02:56 (GMT Time)


Name:Charlie Tuller
Email:mail4charlie@att.net
Comments:Thanks for setting up this site! I was an ET2 on the Edisto '61 & '62 and this will be great!
January 4, 2003 20:32:35 (GMT Time)


Name:YN3Pelli, Paul V.
Email:ppelli@earthlink.net
Comments:Hi shipmates, I was aboard for about 12 month as I recall from summer of 61 to May of 62. Transfered to USS Nitro AE23 until May of 63 when enlistment was over. After many years passed I was in the seabees for 18yrs, retiring in Jan. 2001.
January 3, 2003 00:04:02 (GMT Time)


Name:Mrs. Donald Payeur (Diane)
Email:dpay@hotmail.com
Comments:Don was serving on the Edisto when I met him in March of 1964. He had just returned from the south pole and was leaving for the north pole. We were married in Jan. of 2965 and have 4 children. Don passed away in March of 1999.
January 1, 2003 22:39:00 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald E. Scacchi
Email:beaware@localnet.com
Comments:Living in Limestone NY since retirement in 1976.
December 31, 2002 17:34:55 (GMT Time)


Name:Ed Davidson
Email:steddy.eddy@verizon.net
Comments:Former Cdr Edward Davidson - - - had command of Edisto 1962-63. We, myself, and the best crew that ever served on board any US Naval vessel, visited Thule, Greenland then South to the Antartic. Our stay there was lengthened since the Coast Guard breaker broke down and couldn't fulfill it's hydrographic duties. Those of you who were aboard then will remember our finding the remains of Byrd's station supply dump on a calved off berg from the Ross ice shelf. I know I will never forget that tour nor the unbelievably fine crew that made it all possible!!!!
December 31, 2002 01:19:15 (GMT Time)


Name:HOWARD L. DOAN LEE DOAN
Email:BEAU 8206@AOL.COM
Comments:I WAS ON EDISTO FROM NOVEMBER 59 TO DEC 60. WE CROSSED ARTIC CIRCLE JULY 5 1960 GOT A NICE HAIRCUT AND SOME NICE HAIR COLORING, HAD A GOOD TIME AT THULE AIRMENS CLUB, ROUGH TRIP BACK THROUGH HURRICANE DONNA AUGUST 1960.I WORKED IN SHIPS LAUNDRY WITH JOE MAXI.I DRIVE A TRACTOR TRAILER AND WILL RETIRE NEXT YEAR. I LIVE IN WARREN OHIO AND WILL BE CHECKING ON THIS SITE OFTEN.
December 30, 2002 23:07:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Clifford "Wes" Westerby
Email:Curiousityone@aol.com
Comments:I was on board "Steady Eddie" from March 61 thru June 63. I came on board just as Chief Castleberry was getting ready to leave (all others of the ET gang already gone). A ETSN fresh from "A" school and I was lead ET for one northern cruise! What an experience. Cdr Evans, Lt Goforth (later Lcdr), YN1 Gill, Bosn Brown, ENC Curtis, HMC Lea, SH3 Maxie, SK3 Verborg, AG1 Parker, EMFA Stew Grow, and EM Steve Jarret are all names I recognize from your listings and the pictures. Lt Goforth was promoted to Lcdr and made Operations Department head. I don't have any real tales to tell, but I made three northern trips and the "summer" Deepfreeze '63 trip where we stayed 121 days below the antarctic circle, ran in to a nasty hurricane on the way out and ran out of food! Was fun thinking about it, but wasn't so much fun then!! Left Edisto and went to Nuc school with Steve Jarrett... remember me annoying your poor pregnant wife in trailer park! Never finished Nuc school, ended up on the USS
December 30, 2002 02:21:42 (GMT Time)


Name:Clifford "Wes" Westerby
Email:
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December 30, 2002 02:08:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald A. Sosnowski
Email:DSOSNO7661@CS.COM
Comments:Hello all of you ex-polliwogs. It was great to look at this site. brought back many memories. Saw some familiar names on the site. I served on Edisto during 61-62. Went North and South. If i had it to do over again, I would do it again. Often said i should have re-upped. Oh well. cant look back. Life is great.
December 29, 2002 18:19:15 (GMT Time)


Name:Kenneth A. Wolven, PN3
Email:Kawol@produgy.net
Comments:Served on board (1958)long enough to go North on Expedtion, upon return to Boston, while in drydock, wound up in Chelsea Naval with appendix bursting,. While rehabbing worked at hospital. Wound up being re- assigned to USS Atka AGB-3. Atka had just returned from the South and went into dry dock, apparently Edisto was scheduled to go South shortly thereafter. Nice site; was surprised to hear fro Eugene Fettinger, after all these years.
December 29, 2002 03:05:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Daniel E. Tarolli
Email:think_pink_jmn@msn.com
Comments:As I remember, I was on Edisto 1962-1964. I cruised North Pole twice and South Pole once. I recognized Dave Thiem's name for we were both in the same engine room. I do remember a storm which left our ship covered with tons of ice (real scary!). I don't have an e-mail at the moment. The above is my daugher's e-mail. My home phone: 315-488-0689 at 114 Helmi Drive, Syracuse, NY 13219. My wife, Anne, and I look forward to the possibility of a reunion. Hope all is well and wish everyone a Happy New Year.
December 28, 2002 23:21:26 (GMT Time)


Name:ROBER E ROSS
Email:roberter2@netscape.net
Comments:THIS WEB SITE IS GREAT BUT IT WOULD BE GREATER IF ALL WHO SIGN IN WOULD GIVE THE YEARS THEY WERE ON BOARD//// IT WOULD HELP US OLD GUYS...1954-55 ABOARD THE EDISTO??? LONG TIME TO TRY TO REMEMBER NAMES AND THE MUSTER LIST IS LONG????? TO TRY TO CONTACT BY EMAIL TO REFRESH OUR MEMORIES , I WAS A WEATHER GUESSER ON BOARD [AG3] ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT WAS ON BOARD AT THAT TIME I WOULD BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM..... I WISH YOU ALL A MOST MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A LONG AND HAPPIEST OF NEW YEARS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.. ROBERT E ROSS ALLENTOWN, PA
December 28, 2002 00:25:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Lew Dininny En3
Email:thexnewyorker@juno.com
Comments:I was stationed on the Edisto for about 3 months while waiting for the USS Glacier to come back from Antarctica in 1962. Then I went on Operation Deep Freeze 62-63. I was transfered off the Glacier in August of 1963 I believe. Then I went to New London, Connecticut to the USS ARD-5 which was a floating dry dock welded to the pier. That sure was a boring job there for an Engineman. As I look back over the years,I can say I do have some good memories of my Navy days. Does anyone know the website of the U.S.S. Glacier AGB-4?
December 28, 2002 00:18:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Lew Dininny En3
Email:thexnewyorker@juno.com
Comments:I was stationed on the Edisto for about 3 months while waiting for the USS Glacier to come back from Antarctica in 1962. Then I went on Operation Deep Freeze 62-63. I was transferredv off the Glacier in August of 1963 I believe. Then I went to New London, Connecticut to the USS ARD-5 which was a floating dry dock welded to the pier. That sure was a boring job there for an Engineman. As I look back over the years,I can say I do have some good memories of my Navy days. Does anyone know the website of the U.S.S. Glacier AGB-4?
December 28, 2002 00:15:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Lew Dininny En3
Email:thexnewyorker@juno.com
Comments:I was stationed on the Edisto for about 3 months while waiting for the USS Glacier to come back from Antarctica in 1962. Then I went on Operation Deep Freeze 62-63. I was transferredv off the Glacier in August of 1963 I believe. Then I went to New London, Connecticut to the USS ARD-5 which was a floating dry dock welded to the pier. That sure was a boring job there for an Engineman. As I look back over the years,I can say I do have some good memories of my Navy days.
December 28, 2002 00:13:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Lew Dininny En3
Email:
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December 28, 2002 00:04:53 (GMT Time)


Name:Larry Satterfield
Email:floridapoppie@yahoo.com
Comments:Very beautiful web page put together
December 27, 2002 00:25:59 (GMT Time)


Name:DAVE THIEM
Email:DWTHIEM@AOL.COM
Comments:I'D JUST LIKE TO TAKE A MINUTE AND WISH EVERYONE A "SPECIAL" MERRY CHRISTMAS. MOST OF US CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS 1960 CROSSING THE ANARCTIC CIRCLE AND THAT TO ME IS SPECIAL. I ALSO WANT TO SEND A WARM THANK YOU TO J.J.HERRMANN FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB HE IS DOING TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE. J.J.......I NEVER REALIZED YOU HAD THE TALENT. I TAKE BACK EVERYTHING I'VE EVER SAID ABOUT YOUR SKILLS (REGARDING COMPUTERS OF COURSE.....REMEMBER, WE WORKED ON ENGINES IN THE 60'S AND THAT'S A WHOLE OTHER STORY). TAKE CARE GUYS AND HAVE A FANTISTIC NEW YEAR TOO.
December 25, 2002 14:12:33 (GMT Time)


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Email:
Comments: ..... AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT.
December 24, 2002 03:38:47 (GMT Time)


Name:FRANK (BUD) DALY
Email:
Comments:GREAT TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE,SUPRISED TO HEAR FROM SO MANY I REMEMBER,HOPE THIS FINDS EVERYONE IN GOOD HEALTH AND MERRY XMAS,I WORK AT THE VA HOSP. IN LONG BEACH CALIF pHONE # 562-826-8000 X4363 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
December 23, 2002 18:41:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Nikki Smith (RE: Charles R. Smith)
Email:scooby72@jvlnet.com
Comments:Sorry, the number for the hospital for those of you who wanted to call Charles R. Smith didn't make the last post I made... OOPS! The number is:(608) 256-1901 ext# 12743 Thanks to those of you who have already called him and also emailed me! It is sure to cheer him! Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2002 00:05:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Nikki Smith (RE: Charles R. Smith)
Email:scooby72@jvlnet.com
Comments:-continued from previous post- (Charles R. Smith) . Any mail can be sent to: WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VA HOSPITAL PATIENT: CHARLES R. SMITH 2500 OVERLOOK TERRACE MADISON, WI 53705 Thanks to all who contact him, as he really needs the cheering up!! I'm sure you will really suprise him!! Best of health to all of you, Nikki Smith.
December 21, 2002 05:15:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Nikki Smith (RE: Charles R. Smith)
Email:scooby72@jvlnet.com
Comments:Hello to all.... I am the daughter of Charles R. Smith. I found this website with the help of my brother Pete and have spent quite some time reading all your stories and picturing what it was like for my dad while aboard the USS Edisto. I look at my dad in a new way and with great pride and respect for his service. Currently, to update you on my dad,...... he is in the VA hospital in Madison, WI quite ill. He is suffering from a serious infection in his foot(possibly in the bone), and also from kidney failure. Yesterday, he went on dialysis. We are hoping after a few dialysis treatments that he will begin to feel better. The future or long term outcome for him is unknown yet at this time. He is trying hard to keep his spirits up, but I can sense that is is harder to do each day he remains hospitalized......going on dialysis was very hard for him. He is growing quite restless in the hospital and would surely be uplifted to hear from any of you. The number for the hospital is:
December 21, 2002 05:05:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Frances D. Spicer
Email:Frandspicer@aol.com
Comments:My husband Hugh J Spicer served as navigator aboard the Edisto from Jan 1955 to 1957 He died 3 years ago, but his naval experiences were shared with many through slide presentations and talks. I remember Capt. Luther and dinners on the ship when it was in port and my husband had duty.
December 19, 2002 23:54:29 (GMT Time)


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December 19, 2002 23:43:46 (GMT Time)


Name:(HMC) Tom Wolf
Email:tawolf33186@aol.com
Comments:Senior Corpsman aboard USCGC EDISTO (WAGB 284) 1971-73.
December 18, 2002 12:33:58 (GMT Time)


Name:ChBosn W-4 David B. Eaton, USN (Ret)
Email:dbeat2033@aol.com
Comments:I served on board EDISTO from Sept 1955 to Sept. 1959, the best ship in Uncle Sam"s Navy! I enlisted July 25, 1935 and was transfered to the retired list Dec. 1, 1965.
December 17, 2002 21:39:07 (GMT Time)



Name:ELWIN A. VAUGHN
Email:jrevelle@bellsouth.net
Comments:WAS IN OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 4. 1958-60
December 10, 2002 19:44:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Fred Morrison
Email:fred.morrison@jud.ca.gov
Comments:My father, William F. Morrison, was the captain of the Edisto in 1949-1950. He was a commander then, I was eight years old, we lived in Winchester, Mass. He retired in 1959 as a captain, upon retirement he was promoted to rear admiral. He retired to a farm in Indiana where he was pretty much a gentleman farmer until his death in 1978 at age 65. My dad was the captain of three ships in his career, besides the Edisto, there was an LSD, the Shadwell and an ammunition ship, the Rainier. I believe that the Edisto was his favorite, certainly it was the most interesting. I enjoyed your web site. It brought back fond memories of my visits to the ship to watch movies in the wardroom and explore the many wonders of an icebreaker. Thank you. Sincerely, Fred Morrison
December 5, 2002 23:29:43 (GMT Time)


Name:john tuozzolo
Email:
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December 5, 2002 19:42:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Charlie Fosnaugh
Email:fozie@marion.net
Comments:Just visiting the Edisto site, looks great. I was on the USS ATKA AGB-3 for 4 years. Great to see all of the icemen are still around. Live Long Charlie
December 2, 2002 00:14:09 (GMT Time)


Name:Charlie Fosnaugh
Email:fozie@marion.net
Comments:Just visiting the Edisto site, looks great. I was on the USS ATKA AGB-3 for 4 years. Great to see all of the icemen are still around. Live Long Charlie
December 2, 2002 00:13:00 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert Weeks
Email:asi571@yahoo.com
Comments:Served on board USCGC Edisto (WAGB-284) from 11-65 until 9-69 and ended up as QM-1. Lots of memories and good people from those years. She may be gone but will never be forgotten by those of us (both Navy and Coast Guard) that sailed her and loved her and hated her at the same time.
December 1, 2002 17:02:10 (GMT Time)



Name:Jack Dunleavy
Email:pineyjd@yahoo.com
Comments:i was on Edisto for short time after leaving Atka (1961)
November 24, 2002 12:26:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Gunter
Email:jagunter@tds.net
Comments:Served on board 1962-1963. Personnelman Third Class.
November 18, 2002 21:01:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Dale Feckley
Email:navvet@bee.net
Comments:Just got into this web site. It looks like it's going to be interesting. I was stationed on board the Edisto from 1963 until it was turned over to the Coast Guard in 1965. I was part of the B-1 Engineroom Gang and my mentor was 1st Class Ed Hardy. My wife and I just got back from visiting him in Mississippi. I have a lot of old photo's from the "Steady Eddie" and a couple of cruise books too. I'm going to be expecting to hear from some of you old timers so pass this information on ! Dale C. Feckley Sr.
November 18, 2002 00:12:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Loining, Darold SN
Email:Molson@css.edu
Comments:Darold served on the USS Edisto AGB2 in operation Deep Freeze in 1958-59 as part of the Deck Crew.
November 17, 2002 23:45:27 (GMT Time)


Name:George Putnam
Email:ski6@attbi.com
Comments:Your excellent site has stirred some ancient memories! I toured Edisto as a civilian visitor on Armed Forces Day 1950 in Boston, never imagining that I would one day go to sea in her. That happened when I served aboard the ship as an AG2 (weather-guesser) from Oct 1954 to Feb 1955. Oddly enough, I was in Thule aboard another ship when Edisto arrived there in the summer of 1952 during Operation Sunac. My most vivid memory is of Edisto bucking heavy seas during a storm northeast of Cape Hatteras. We had to abandon the aerology shack on the main deck and set up shop in the chart room above the navigation bridge where we spent much of the time on the deck clinging to the legs of a table. When we needed more weather charts, I made the trip back to the aerology shack at the end of a line held by one of the boatswain's mates. The last time I saw Edisto, I was a civilian again standing on the shore of Castle Island as she left Boston en route to Antarctica in the fall of 1955.
November 14, 2002 02:53:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Lewis F.Bloesing EN1 RET.
Email:lfblazing@aol.com
Comments:0n board oct62 to nov64
November 11, 2002 03:26:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald Landfried
Email:
Comments:served on uss edisto from june 1954 to may 1957
November 11, 2002 02:11:15 (GMT Time)


Name:David Thiem
Email:DWTHIEM@AOL.COM
Comments:(cont)being a cheerleader, just sharing my thoughts with my old shipmates. Thanks for hearing me out.
November 3, 2002 16:45:02 (GMT Time)


Name:David Thiem
Email:DWTHIEM@ AOL.COM
Comments:I just got a couple of emails and had to submit my thoughts. The first had to do with funding this website and I'm totally in favor of it. I was on the 61' cruise when we went through "THE STORM" and I remember vividly how scarred and helpless I felt at my work station in B1. I even wrote a journal and sealed it in saranwrap, hoping that someone would find it if they found my dead body someday. I also remember going up to the messdeck and bumping into other shipmates and getting encouragement from them that we would get thru this. This website has brought back those feelings of support and comraderie that we all shared back then. We were all in it together. The second email I got was from Bill Gallant regarding Jim Gill. I never went ashore with Bill or remember spending much time with him onboard but I do know that he was part of "MY FAMILY" during that cruise and he needs my help now, along with all of us. Kinda like 1961 isn't it. Let's give Jim a call and support this site. I'm not
November 3, 2002 16:38:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Winston Q. Brown
Email:WQB41@webtv.net
Comments:I served aboard this ship in 1961-63. Would like to recieve more information regarding deep freeze 61-63 and any other info that u can supply. i think the Capt!s name was Davison. Thank you.
November 3, 2002 02:20:58 (GMT Time)


Name:W. M. Davis
Email:lfdavis07@aol.com
Comments:I was on the March 20, 1947 commissioning crew as Fireman First Class. I have a Plank Owner's certificate. My nick name is "Smokey." It's been a long time.
November 2, 2002 14:08:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert T. Woloszyk
Email:rtw1092002@yahoo.com
Comments:Great web site. Found out about it this morning. I was T.A.D. going to the USS Glacier with another EM. His name was Smith if I remember correctly. We both were EM2 rates.
October 29, 2002 18:55:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Stephen M. Jarrett
Email:stephen.m.jarrett@verizon.net
Comments:I retired in 1982 as a GSCS. I was a EM2 when I left the ship in 1962 to attend Nuclear Power School. I retired from the FFG Class Fleet Intoduction Team at Bath Iron Works in Maine 50 Miles from My home town.
October 29, 2002 01:22:51 (GMT Time)


Name:Jeanne Shea
Email:jscott5412@hotmail.com
Comments:I found this website very interesting and I'm glad to see that former shipmates can re-connect throught this site. My father, Jim Shea, served on the USS Edisto as a RM2. I'm not sure of the time period. He entered the service October '47 and was discharged October '51.
October 28, 2002 21:30:38 (GMT Time)


Name:J. W. (Wilson) Muckenfuss Jr.
Email:koi@net-magic.net
Comments:I was attached to the USS Edisto for the North cruise in the summer of 1961. We were from HU-4, a helicopter utility squadron based in Lakehurst N.J. I shall never forget this cruise, it took me somewhere not all people are privileged to see. It was a great old ship with the best group of men of any ship I was ever on. I was an enlisted man with the rate of Petty Officer 3rd class. It is great that you folks are trying to stay connected via the web. If any one out there remembers me, drop me a note, I would enjoy hearing from you.
October 28, 2002 02:43:06 (GMT Time)


Name:charles j. pennington
Email:mepennington@juno.com
Comments:I SERVED ABOARD THE U.S.S. GLACIER AGB4 FROM THE FALL OF 1963 ANTARTIC CRUISE UNTIL THE SPRING RETURN OF 1965. I WAS PART OF A FOUR(4) MAN WEATHER CREW ATTACHED TO THE NAVIGATION DIVISION. YOUR WEB SITE IS VERY NICE. CHARLES(CHARLIE) PENNINGTON , U.S.NAVY,RETIRED
October 28, 2002 00:45:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Stewart Grow , USN Ret
Email:sgrow@interx.net
Comments:She was a fablious home. especially for someone just out of boot camp and A school. Does anyone remember Rip Page EM2 or the airdale from Alabama AT2 Muckenfuss? I still owe him $5.00
October 27, 2002 05:46:10 (GMT Time)


Name:Frank S. MACCHIA
Email:WWW.Frankmacchia@hotmail.com
Comments:I served on the USS Edisto AGB2 from Sept l1,1948 thru sept, 1949 and made many voyages into the northern polar area. The August, 6, l949 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, "WE BUCKED THE ARCTIC ISE PACK" is an article that I ventured on. Frank S. Macchia
October 27, 2002 00:19:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Richard Rossey
Email:kag5668@yahoo.com
Comments:Served on USS Edisto 1963 thru 1965, RMSA-RM3 retired as RMCS 1 Jan 1983. Went south once and north twice....was on board for the resuce of ARLIS II. Great Ship, Great Crews and Great Memories.
October 26, 2002 04:04:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Odenbach,William J. FN/EN2
Email:maryode@yahoo.com
Comments:I was assigned to the Edisto Fall of 1961 to June 1964. Main propulsion B2 Engine Room. I am now 60, don't get seasick anymore, but then I don't go to sea anymore! I can still hear despite Fairbanks Morse # 3 & 4 engines. Very surprised to "find" this website, & even more surprised to still remember some of the names of my shipmates on the muster list. P.S. E-mail address is my wife's...I don't know how to use the damn thing yet!
October 26, 2002 01:16:04 (GMT Time)


Name:AL OBST
Email:alobst@juno.com
Comments:I served aboard the "STEADY EDDIE" from March of 62 to Nov. of 63, as a DK3. I worked with Bob Randall and we worked for Chief Jackson. I have to look for my cruise book to find other names. It was a long time ago and spending the last 4 hours on this web sight has brought back a lot of memories. I was floored when Eugene Fettinger called me and asked if I served on the ship, and even more surprised to find the web sight with all the information. Nice work and I will pass on the sight if I ever run into someone from the ship. Some of the guys on the 61 trip south were on the 62 trip and it was nice to see their pictures etc. I'll be checking from time to time for any updates. My best to all.
October 26, 2002 00:49:13 (GMT Time)


Name:AL OBST
Email:alobst@juno.com
Comments:I served aboard the "STEADY EDDIE" from March of 62 to Nov. of 63, as a DK3. I worked with Bob Randall and we worked for Chief Jackson. I have to look for my cruise book to find other names. It was a long time ago and spending the last 4 hours on this web sight has brought back a lot of memories. I was floored when Eugene Fettinger called me and asked if I served on the ship, and even more surprised to find the web sight with all the information. Nice work and I will pass on the sight if I ever run into someone from the ship. Some of the guys on the 61 trip south were on the 62 trip and it was nice to see their pictures etc. I'll be checking from time to time for any updates. My best to all.
October 26, 2002 00:49:10 (GMT Time)


Name:DARYL E. KNAUSS
Email:IKNAUSS@COMPUSERVE.COM
Comments:I SERVED ON THE EDISTO AS AN EM1 IN 1961 AND MADE ONE CRUISE TO THE NORTH POLE. I LFT THE NAVY IN 1962 AND WORKED FOR GENERAL ELECTRIC IN THE ELECTRICAL ENG. DEPT UNTILL I RETIRED IN 1999.
October 26, 2002 00:34:30 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Comments:DARYL E. KNAUSS USS EDISTO 1961 CRUISE TO NORTH POLE
October 25, 2002 23:51:19 (GMT Time)


Name:Henry T. Collum
Email:ctcollum@computerpro.com
Comments:I should mention that i served aboard the "Steady Eddy" 1961-1963 as a RM3. Retired now from MN/DOT after 34 years of working in the Design Dept. see ya
October 25, 2002 14:32:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Henry T. Collum
Email:ctcollum@computerpro.com
Comments:It was nice to hear from you Eugene Pettinger last nite (Thurs) Oct 24. I have often wondered about my ex-shipmates, hard to believe it has been 40 years. Have lots of good memories of going to both Poles take care
October 25, 2002 14:09:38 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald Kline
Email:thedon11@optonline.net
Comments:Glenn, I didn't see my name on the muster list but I served on the Edisto from the summer of 1955 to the summer of 1957. I was discharged with the rank of PN2. Most of my time was spent in the ship's office. Underway I was the Captains talker. Thanks for the e-mail and I would love to stay in touch. Best regards, Don Kline PN2 1955-57
October 25, 2002 00:51:48 (GMT Time)


Name:RADM Ron Jesberg (USN Ret)
Email:rjesberg@aol.com
Comments:Greetings, I was the OinC of the helicopter detachment from HU-4 in Lakehurst, NJ. aboard Edisto for DeepFreeze '63. CDR Ed Davison was the CO of Edisto. We had an interesting and exciting cruise. I was pleased and previledged to have serve on Edisto. Have a great day.
October 21, 2002 17:14:59 (GMT Time)


Name:Larry Satterfield
Email:floridapoppie@yahoo.com
Comments:Came aboard 23 Jul 1961 as sn,Left 14 Jun 1963 as QM2.Now live in Jacksonville,Fl.Retired out of Navy Jul 1974
October 20, 2002 18:45:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Duel Going
Email:dgoing@centurytel.net
Comments:Was a member of the BT Team during the 62-63 Antartica tour.
October 20, 2002 18:41:32 (GMT Time)


Name:DONALD E. GIEBNER
Email:DISCOUNTDON@MSN.COM
Comments:HELLO TO ALL MY SHIPMATES FROM 1962-1963. LEFT EDISTO IN 1964, WENT TO CALIFORNIA TO PORT HUENEME CLASS A DRAFTSMAN SCHOOL, LEFT THERE FOR ICELAND, ETC. MARRIED A WONDERFUL GIRL FROM NORWAY, HAVE A GREAT DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW AND THREE WONDERFUL GRANDKIDS. RETIRED FROM THE NAVY IN JANUARY 1988 AS MASTER CHIEF DRAFTSMAN. WONDERFULING HEARING FROM EUGENE FETTINGR IN CALIFORNIA. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ALL MY SHIPMATES. ALWAYS REMEMBER "STEADY EDDY"
October 20, 2002 15:11:53 (GMT Time)


Name:Lyman H. Smith, II
Email:lsmith@iamnow.net
Comments:I was aboard from November,'62 until June,'65 as one of the "Fresh-caught Ensigns and finished my tour as Navigator. This is a great website, bringing back many memories of one of the Navy's great ships with some outstanding people. Congratulations to the gents who have worked so hard to find so many former crew and let them share the fun.
October 20, 2002 01:46:27 (GMT Time)



Name:Andrew A. Giordano
Email:tggltd@aol.com
Comments:Thanks to Eugene Fettenger, I heard about this web site.I was on the 1954-1955 cruise of the Edisto as a junior officer in the supply department. I retired from the Navy in 1984. Would love to hear from some of my shipmates from that era.
October 14, 2002 23:27:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Bill Dickinson
Email:wdickin953@aol.com
Comments:Just came across this website while surfing the net. I was an Ensign on Edisto in 1964-5, just prior to its transfer to the USGC. Are reunions ever held?
October 14, 2002 15:15:14 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert E Ross
Email:roberter2@netscape.net
Comments:One suggestion, I noticed that many do not have the years they were aboard the Edisto. Sure would be a big help to try to remember them since 1954 & 1955 was a long time ago.
October 10, 2002 21:35:05 (GMT Time)


Name:ROBERT E ROSS
Email:roberter2@netscape net
Comments: I was on the Edisto from Feb 1954 to Nov 1955 as an aerographer [weather man] I was on 2 winter and 2 summer cruises to the Artic and 1 shakedown cruise to the St Thomas islands I was also on the summer cruise when we were north of Russia and a Russian Battleship followed us for two days. anyone remember that? I than went aboard the USS Atka to cruise thru the Panama Canal to Seattle Wash. for a cruise to Alaska in 1956. I left the Atka in Nov to be discharged while the Atka went south to the Anartic.
October 5, 2002 18:26:23 (GMT Time)


Name:ROBERT E ROSS
Email:roberter2@netscape net
Comments: I was on the Edisto from Feb 1954 to Nov 1955 as an aerographer [weather man]
October 5, 2002 17:41:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Walter T. Hausheer
Email:Hausheer@att.net
Comments:
October 3, 2002 18:44:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Austin R. Schroder
Email:ozschroder@yahoo.com
Comments:Served as XO 1963 to 1966. One trip South and three North on "Steady Eddie"
October 3, 2002 04:29:41 (GMT Time)


Name:dino rotatori
Email:info@rotatoriinsurance.com
Comments:boarded the edisto december30,1951 en3. transferd to boston august1,1952from thule greenland for discharge.
September 30, 2002 23:47:07 (GMT Time)


Name:Jon Mason
Email:jsmason@inreach.com
Comments:
September 30, 2002 21:52:50 (GMT Time)



Name:Kirbey Hess
Email:kirbhess@msn.com
Comments:My Dad, SKC William T. Hess, Bill to his friends, was on Operation Deep Freeze IV. If anyone has any information about him that they would like to pass on please email. He passed away this year and I kinda miss him. Kirbey Hess IC2 (Ret)
September 28, 2002 08:10:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Kirbey Hess
Email:kirbhess@msn.com
Comments:Great site. And you haven't aged that much
September 28, 2002 07:59:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Al Zollers
Email:Ginalzol@aol
Comments:I was a Radioman (RM3) aboard Edisto 1957 - 59. Two artic cruises, a GITMO training cruise and Operation Deep Freeze IV with Capt Davidson. This is a great website. Glad to see some names I recognize and look forward to hearing from any icebreaker sailor.
September 27, 2002 04:04:01 (GMT Time)


Name:kara robertson
Email:karebear_4924@hotmail.com
Comments: i am in search of information from anyone that was aboard the Edisto in 1954-1955 during operation deepfreeze i am searching for anyone that may remember my great grandpap Herbert R. Smith he may have been refered to as Smitty or Sonny. he was from Clarysville,Maryland Any information that you would have please e-mail me thanks dearly
September 25, 2002 19:18:11 (GMT Time)


Name:don cravey
Email:crad2221@bellsouth.net.
Comments:i have missed you all. please email or call
September 25, 2002 08:04:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Greg Herrmann
Email:gjherrmann@attbi.com
Comments:My dad built this site ! He taught me everything I know about computers and his site gets more visitors than mine ! Way to Go !
September 22, 2002 16:02:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Jerry Sandman
Email:jsandman2@cox.net
Comments:Great Site. I have more pictures to send when I get them scanned in. Crew members missing on the list that I have notes on ... no location James A. Gunter, PN3, 1962-1964, Sacret Heart, MN, on Classmates, hasn't responded to Jim Gill or myself. Thomas E. Duffy, PC3, 1962-1965, Vermont John J. Duignan, PNSN, 1962-1964, New York Salvatore Palmeri, SN, 1962-1964, New York I still have many boxes to unpack (in the middle of a move) and will send whatever I find.
September 20, 2002 14:22:11 (GMT Time)


Name:Allen Davis
Email:anjdavis@gis.net
Comments:Served on the USS Edisto 1957-1960 as an IC Electrician. This was my first duty assignment. Also served on the USS Georgetown out of Norfolk. (Plankowner)
September 18, 2002 16:05:23 (GMT Time)


Name:John Taylor QMC ((SS) RET
Email:seadragon37@hotmail.com john5555@myvzw.com
Comments:Great memories Edisto taught me a lot as a hard running QM3 (So did the ports in South America on Deepfreze 4) Thanks; been looking for an Edisto page for years....
September 17, 2002 23:36:46 (GMT Time)


Name:joe daniels
Email:rrdaniels@hotmail.com
Comments:glad to hear from everyone. maybe a reunion some time in near future?
September 17, 2002 22:24:09 (GMT Time)


Name:McClellan, Johnny E. RM1(SS) USN Retired
Email:leoret03@cfl.rr.com
Comments:Served on USS Edisto AGB-2 1958-1959 and made Deep Freeze IV as an SA in the Deck Division.
September 16, 2002 19:14:18 (GMT Time)


Name:McClellan, Johnny E. RM1(SS) USN Retired
Email:
Comments:
September 16, 2002 18:51:32 (GMT Time)



Name:Richard B. Watkins
Email:richbwat@aol.com
Comments:I was a Dental Technician aboard the Edisto in 1955 & 1956.
September 11, 2002 02:25:25 (GMT Time)


Name:H. Ray Neff
Email:razor1and2@hotmail.com
Comments:Served aboard Edisto 1958-59 Deep Freeze IV to Shackleton and Ellsworth Stations also the Palmer Peninsula Mission. I fondly remember AGB-2 and the great crew. H. Ray Neff QM3
September 7, 2002 15:46:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Bill Doyle
Email:wjd@adelphia.net
Comments:Served in Edisto 1953-55, first as CIC/Communications Officer, then as Operations Officer. Commanding Officers were CDR Leroy & CDR Jackson H. Raymer. XO was LCDR Frank Brimmer. Navigator was Lt. Emil Saroch. Supply Officer was LTJG Andy Giordano {who later headed the Navy Supply Corps). Made 3 trips north and one to the Caribbean for an Operational Readiness Inspection. I'm now retired and living in North Versailles PA with Betty, my bride for 50 years. I'll upload some Edisto pictures later. Bill Doyle
September 7, 2002 14:39:21 (GMT Time)


Name:TOM MARX EN2
Email:TWM 2@BELLATLANTIC .COM
Comments:SERVED ON 4 NORTH TRIPS AND 1 SOUTH AND SEVERAL CUBA TRAINING TRIPS FROM 1956 TO 1960 WON THE ANCHOR POOL ONCE A 308 WINCHESTER STILL HAVE HER MY WORK STATION WAS # 2 ENGINE ROOM I LIVE IN LIONVILLE PA SELF EMPLOYED FOR 28 YEARS MARRIED 45 YEARS 5 CHILDREN 13 GRANDCHILDREN 1 GREAT PHONE 610-363-6659 FAX 610-458-5352 LIKE TO FROM SHIP MATES
September 7, 2002 04:30:51 (GMT Time)


Name:mike c adamo
Email:mikeadamo1@juno.com
Comments:please write if you want to, it might take me a couple of days to get back with a friend mike c.adamo
September 7, 2002 00:47:34 (GMT Time)


Name:mike c adamo
Email:mikeadamo1@juno.com
Comments:please write if you want to, it might take me a couple of days to get back with a friend mike c.adamo
September 7, 2002 00:47:31 (GMT Time)


Name:second part open letter
Email:
Comments:symptoms. I just need the documentation. Please think of anything that may help, nothing is to small. I know everyone deals with things differently, my dad just did not deal with it well. He separated just after the storm, and in 12 years had well over 30 different jobs. I have taken care of him since I was 12,it would be easier with the VA's help. Just write your information down and send it to me at Karen Wallace- 153 Edgewater DR. Concord, NC 28027. Just sign it and put a phone number for the VA. Remember, any little thing may help.I want to give my heart-felt Thanks to all of you who have already helped by sending me some great information. I have not heard anything yet, but I know you can never have to much info for the VA. I know there have been more mates found since I orginally sent this e-mail out and wanted to ask the others for help. If you have questions just e-mail me at KWall66@netscape.net THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KAREN
September 5, 2002 22:15:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Open Letter
Email:
Comments:Hi,(again for some) I know I have spoken to some of the shipmates, but not all. My name is Karen Wallace. My dad is Wilson Sellers, he was aboard the Edisto. I need your help. Dad is mentally disabled, and has been for about 21-22 years. I am trying to get service connected disability for him. This has been difficult since he has the mental ability of an 8 year old. His condition seems to be getting worse with age. This is where you guys come in. I need information about the storm and the serious nature of what you all went thrugh out there. I need the following information....... What happened, what ship it was, circumstances surrounding the storm, feelings you had, how it affected you during and after, anything else of importance. Dad often spoke of the terror of the experience, but I was such a little girl. Now, he has a hard time explaining the situation. There was no such thing as post tramatic stress when he had his breakdown, but now we look back and we feel he had all the symp
September 5, 2002 22:12:39 (GMT Time)


Name:Leeonas Yohn
Email:marleeyohn@dsfi.net
Comments:Am in the process of changing email provider so this address will probably change within a day or two. Will change at that time if I find out how.
September 4, 2002 16:03:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Clair A. Jamison
Email:ClairDadJ@aol.com
Comments:Sure brings back memories.
September 4, 2002 15:01:46 (GMT Time)


Name:ARCHIE ENGLISH JR.
Email:AENGLISHJR@AOL.COM
Comments:I TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN BEING ADDED TO YOUR LIST OF THE GREAT SHIP.- THE EDISTO ON WHITCH I SPENT SPENT SIX YEARS, NOV 58 TO DEC 64.
September 3, 2002 21:36:45 (GMT Time)


Name:mike c.adamo
Email:mikeadamo1@juno.com
Comments:don't have a computer but can talk on one with the aide of mary adamo.,my cousin's mike 's wife. So good to hear from Glenn Smith 9-3-02. Let me hear from you , love hearing from you guys after 41 years .mike c. adamo
September 3, 2002 20:59:19 (GMT Time)


Name:don hurwitz
Email:donhurwitz@attbi.com
Comments:i have a book with all the info about operation deepfreeze 1965 and the arlis II rescue mission. i was in the supply dept. i was a sk-3 at the time
September 2, 2002 19:50:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Edwin P. Ek
Email:Luedek@aol.com
Comments:I was a dental tech on the Edisto part oF 58, 59 and separated from active duty in '60. Returned to Connecticut got my BS and Masters in education ( never taught) but went into the restaurant business and have been in that field ever since, from country Inn's in Maine to restaurants in Florida. I have been married 35 years this week and have on son and four grand children. I have thought about my Navy days frequently with good memories and experiences and friends fondly remembered. Would love to hear from anyone that might remember "doc"Ek DT-2.
September 2, 2002 00:17:14 (GMT Time)


Name:WARREN A. HEIDEL
Email:FAYSIE1030@AOL.COM
Comments:I WAS FORTUNATE TO ENJOY ONE SOUTH AND TWO NORTH CRUISES FROM 1962 TO 1964. SOMETIMES WISH I HAD STAYED IN, OTHER TIMES GLAD I DIDN'T! BE SAFE, WARREN
September 1, 2002 19:23:25 (GMT Time)


Name:charles w neal sn
Email:CWNeal@webtv.net
Comments:served on the edisto in 1957 made one arctic cruise.would like to hear from any one who made the cruise
September 1, 2002 14:17:02 (GMT Time)


Name:charles neal sn
Email:CWNeal@webtv.net
Comments:served on the edisto in 1957 made one arctic cruise.would like to hear from any one who made the cruise
September 1, 2002 14:14:41 (GMT Time)


Name:charles neal
Email:cwneal@webv.net
Comments:served on the edisto 1957 made one arctic cruise 1957 would like to hear from any one who made the cruise
September 1, 2002 13:59:19 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert Magnotti RD3
Email:rmagnotti@kronos.com
Comments:This is a great idea.
August 31, 2002 15:27:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Peter Fandrich
Email:pistolpete53920@yahoo.com
Comments:Would like to thank Mr Johnston for the cruise book that i got for my step Dad Chuck Smith.Made his year.Just got done seeing film footage of the edisto,on the History channel.It was a bow shot.The show is Modern Marvales (Icebreakers).Great show.You can order the book through there web site. www.historychannel.com.Its on again fri aug 30 at 1 am central.Great show.
August 30, 2002 03:20:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Loretta Herrmann Allen
Email:Loall@aol.com
Comments:John always wondered what yu did in the Navy This was neat to read Your big sister
August 29, 2002 20:01:34 (GMT Time)


Name:Preston R conaway
Email:prcgmc@yahoo.com
Comments:Served on three northern trips. I also was on operation Deep Freeze IV, 1958-1959 Worked in the Electrical Division. Made third class po,transfered to USS WASP, then two more years in active submarines. I made po2. Was recomended to LDO but got out. Lived in N.J till 1981 moved to Florida and have worked at Disney World for the last 21 years, as and Instrument & Controls tech. Made all Navy Times as one of the card players on our wooden deck with ice in the background. Thanks to Dave Stjohn for info about this web site.
August 29, 2002 00:15:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Anita Bothwell
Email:muffy163@aol.com
Comments:Spencer was beloved husband who I loved dearly. He was taken too soon . I will always miss him
August 28, 2002 23:17:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Sabraw
Email:sabraw@msn.com
Comments:Donald James (Jim) Sabraw DT2 served aboard USS Edisto 60-61. Made trips north but never went south. Discharged in May 1961. Served with corpsman Bert McDowell (who spent most of his free time below decks playing poker) and Chief Grady Lea and Dr. Bryson. For some reason cannot remember name of Dental Officer.
August 28, 2002 00:49:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Leo Johnston Jr.
Email:leojr@adelphia.net
Comments:Hey Guys; I just received another order of our Cruise Book from Deep Freeze 1960 & 61....I am still able to offer these books to you for $25.00 and that includes shipping UPS charges....In the last two weeks, I had requests for eleven books, so I took the liberty to order another dozen....Hope this finds all of you in good health and wishing you a great Labor Day Holiday. Leo
August 27, 2002 21:37:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Edward T Morgan Sr
Email:ETMORGAN38@AOL.COM
Comments:VERY NICE SITE.
August 27, 2002 16:18:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Leigh Hollins
Email:EStreeter241@aol.com
Comments:My father-in-law Richard "Dick" Stoop, from Trenton NJ, served aboard the Edisto from `52 - `54 up in the N. Atlantic. He is doing well, retired in Bradenton, FL. Please feel free to log him on your list. Thanks for serving fellas.
August 27, 2002 15:55:15 (GMT Time)


Name:Jaime D. Asuncion
Email:asuncion.jaime.d@cscwp.nasni.navy.mil
Comments: Remembering the '63 Deep Freeze Operation. I was a TN aboard the Edisto in '63-64 and stayed with the Navy for 20 years transfering to the fleet reserve in Nov 1980 as A Senior Chief. Currenly working at NAS North Island Aviation Support as a Supply technician, and worked prior to this with General Services Administration (GSA) as a Purchasing Agent.
August 27, 2002 15:23:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Jaime D. Asuncion
Email:
Comments:
August 27, 2002 14:27:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Richard G Rossey
Email:
Comments:
August 27, 2002 03:30:15 (GMT Time)


Name:wendell e. pierce
Email:broman@xtn.net
Comments:wendell e. pierce
August 26, 2002 17:11:36 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Monahan, RM2
Email:K1PX@msn.com
Comments:This is a second listing due to an E-mail address change. It has been a thrill to hook up with a couple of shipmates and talk about old times. As many of you know, the Glacier is being restored and will be berthed almost in my back yard in Bridgeport, CT. when the project is completed. During my tour from 62 to 65, the Captain was CDR. N.E. Nickerson.
August 25, 2002 05:23:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Jensen
Email:lakeflyjim@centurytel.net
Comments:Hello, Came aboard the Edisto Sept 1960 and departed Aug 1962. Made one trip south and two north. Arrived as a SA and left as a QM3. Was happy to leave, but remeber the good times. No one can ever take that away.
August 24, 2002 00:28:58 (GMT Time)


Name:MAYSON LLOYD BLOUIN
Email:lblouin@aol.com
Comments: served aboard USS Edisto AGB2 59 AND 60. Made one trip south and one north.Great to see all photos of the men and the ship as I have lost most of mine.I was discharged in Sept.'60 when the ship pulled into Boston. It's great to feel young again.
August 23, 2002 22:51:34 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Barber
Email:dicbarber@aol.com
Comments:Transferred from the USS Noxubee AOG 56 to the USS Edisto AGB2 about October 1952 while the ships were in Boston. I was a cook (CS3) and looking forward to leaving a flat bottom coastal tanker that would pitch and roll when a canoe passed. What and education when the Edisto left port. Thought I was back on a flat bottom. We made a couple trips north before my separation in March of 1953. Do not remember the Co's name, his wife was from Grondel, Greenland. We were in Grondel on one trip but could not visit the town, we were restricted to the Danish Naval Base for liberty. Not sure who the Captain was trying to impress but we were standing a personnel inspection one Saturday AM on the dock in a snow storm. The Danish sailors had a good laugh at us in the club later that day. The ship was enroute to Thule in Jan/Feb '53 We were accompanied by another Ice Breaker, possibly the Atka, whose CO was evidently senior to ours and in charge of the expedition. After about a week in the ice and n
August 23, 2002 14:10:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Shirley Castete Woodward
Email:swood45@earthlink.net
Comments:Just visiting per Glenn Smith's request. Looks interesting. Shirley
August 23, 2002 02:34:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Paul R. Walther
Email:paulrwalther@msn.com
Comments:This is, I believe, my second sign-in. It is probably in order, though, because the Email address has changed. I served aboard Edisto from 11/58 till 6/59 for the 58-59 Antacrtic trip (Operation Deep Freeze IV), the end of the International Geophysical Year expedition. Was in the radar gang with Dave Hultman, Elwin Vaughn, Jim Vaughn, Ronnie Pollard, and ? Jackson. I would love to hear from any shipmates, and in particular would like to purchase or borrow a cruise book from the 58-59 trip. I have lost my copy and would like to duplicate it. If you have a copy available, please call me in Tucson at (520) 797 - 7021, or fax me at (520) 797 - 7015. Thanks. Beast wishes to all who served.
August 22, 2002 18:51:57 (GMT Time)


Name:DAVID THIEM
Email:DWTHIEM@AOL.COM
Comments:HI GUYS......I'M DAVE THIEM EN2 .....SERVED ABOARD AUGUST'60 TO AROUND APRIL'63. I SAW THIS SIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST WEEK AND HAVE ALREADY TALKED WITH TOM JONES EN2. (TOM AND I WENT TO BOOT CAMP TOGATHER AND GOT ASSIGNED TO EDISTO TOGATHER. HE SPENT HIS TIME IN #2 ENGINE ROOM AND I WAS IN #1 ENGINE ROOM). I SIGNED THIS GUEST BOOK LAST WEEK BUT FORGOT TO SAY WHEN I WAS ABOARD. I'M GOING TO E-MAIL QUITE A FEW OF YOU AS TIME PERMITS SO "STAND-BY" FOR SOME MORE MEMORIES (I HOPE THEY HAVN'T BECOME TOO DISTORTED OVER THE YEARS ..THE MEMORIES THAT IS). FEELS GREAT TO BE BACK ONBOARD...LOVE YOU GUYS... TAKE CARE.
August 22, 2002 18:03:33 (GMT Time)


Name:Gary L. Shaub
Email:RATravelerxx@aol.com
Comments:I served on "Steady Eddie" in 1964 and 1965. I was involved in Arlis II in the rescue of trapped scientists on the ice flow. I was an EN3 in B-3 engine room and was the log room yeoman for awhile. I was TAD to the Coast Guard when Eddie was transfered. Please add my name to the list of other Ice Breaking Sailors.
August 22, 2002 15:58:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Charles E. McKinney
Email:charlese74@msn.com
Comments:Served on the Edisto from 56-60. Made quite a few trips North and one trip South 58-59. Served Cdr Plummer and Cdr Davidson. This was the best duty I had in my 20 years in the Navy. I retired in 1975.
August 21, 2002 20:39:46 (GMT Time)


Name:Earl Ellsworth
Email:ecube@pe.net
Comments:Was part of the helicopter detachment from NAS Lakehurst, NJ. spent 5 months the summer of 59. We had two copters to support oceanography activities in the N.Atlantic between Greenland and Canada.
August 20, 2002 19:44:04 (GMT Time)


Name:DAVID THIEM
Email:DWTHIEM@AOL.COM
Comments:WOW---IT FEELS GREAT TO FEEL SO YOUNG AGAIN !!!!! I THINK THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME I'M SO GLAD WE GOT THIS COMPUTER. MY WIFE, WANDA, WANTED ONE AND WE FINALLY GOT ONE AND NOW I HAVE AN HONEST REASON TO USE IT. I CANT BELIEVE THAT , FIRST OF ALL, I CAN REMEMBER QUITE A FEW OF OUR SHIPMATES AND I PLAN TO REESTABLISH SOME REAL FRIENDSHIPS. THOSE YEARS ABOARD THE EDISTO WAS A REAL "GROWING UP" TIME FOR MOST OF US AND I LOOK FORWARD TO RELIVING THOSE TIMES. IT'S ALSO A GOOD TIME TO TEST THE MEMORY BANK IN MY BRAIN.....SEE HOW GOOD GOD HAS BEEN TO ME ALONG THOSE LINES. I'M GOING TO SCAN THIS WEBSITE NOW, THANKS FOR SETTING THIS SITE UP, I'LL BE IN TOUCH.
August 20, 2002 12:16:59 (GMT Time)


Name:thomas b jones
Email:bayblaine@aol.com
Comments:
August 19, 2002 22:46:42 (GMT Time)


Name:Neil McMickle
Email:neilmcmickle@cs.com
Comments:I was transfered to the Edisto from the Uss Desmoines at Boston Yard June 1961. I was an EN2 and took over No 2 engine room from John Sweeney. Dave Thiem was my right hand EN3. I think of Sweeney and Thiem often and wonder what they are doing. My enlistment was up in August of 62 when I left the ship. I hope the web master sees this and add my name to the ships roster. Willard Neil McMickle 528 29 34 Aug 59 to Aug 62 EN2
August 17, 2002 18:51:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Allan Rachap
Email:rachap@gte.net
Comments:I was Communications Officer on Edisto during Operation Deepfreeze 1961.
August 16, 2002 23:00:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Walter T. Hausheer MD
Email:Hausheer@att.net
Comments:Served on this great ship in 1952 as Medical Officer.I believe CO was CDR Leroy. Would like to hear from HMC Sullivan or any other good men from sick-bay.
August 14, 2002 18:50:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Haumann
Email:Mktgpg@aol.com
Comments:What a great new site....NICE JOB - Mr. Herrmann (yeolde) and Mr. Fettinger (fett)...Thanks to all your good work and to all of those that contributed their $$$$ to make this happen. And, additional thanks to those of you taking the extra steps and efforts to continuosly search for our shipmates. Keep sending photos and updates as to your comings, goings and families. Who knows, someday we might all "muster on the stern for a last roll call", (in the not too distant future) and do whatever sailors do best...Tell stories and toss back a few cold ones....We're way past the age of chasing skirts.... Everyone stay in touch....till later, Dick
August 14, 2002 14:17:28 (GMT Time)


Name:George (Huck) Granakis
Email:artec50@aol.com
Comments:This keeps getting better and better. - Thanks
August 11, 2002 02:38:03 (GMT Time)


Name:ELIJAH A. RAMSEY
Email:RAMSEY39200221114
Comments:I AM WILEY RAMSEY BROTHER AND I HAVE TALKED TO SOME OF YOU GUYS.WILEY IS SICK AT THIS TIME.WE HAPPY TO HEAR FROM SO MANY.I TALKED TO HIM THE 7 OF AUGUST AND HE WAS SOME BETTER BUT WE WILL NOT KNOW ALL UNTIL LATER . HE IS SUPPOSE TO GO TO THE VETERANS HOSPITAL IN SHEREVEPORT, LA. ON THE 21 OF AUGUST. I WENT DOWN TO CHECK ON HIM ABOUT AMONTH AGO. I LIVE IN CROFTON, MARYLAND.
August 10, 2002 18:58:50 (GMT Time)


Name:Karl E. Dohner
Email:kedone@dmv.com
Comments:I was on the USS EDISTO from 1948 until 1952. My rank was SK3.
August 7, 2002 01:14:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Peter Fandrich
Email:pistolpete53920@yahoo.com
Comments:What a wonderfull web sit.My father Charles Rodney Smith served aboard the Edisto during operation deep freeze.He lost all his books and pictures of his ship.He still has 2 large framed prints given to him by the Navy for the places he had been.I remember as a liitle boy looking at them for long periods of time.The pictures of the animals and ships were captivating.I also joined the navy,and always wished i could have had the adventures he did.I was so happy when i found his picture.Im going to print out a picture of the Edisto and frame it to give to him.He would like to go to a reunion if there is one comming up.Please let me know.Thank You you have made my day Peter w Fandrich
August 7, 2002 01:09:05 (GMT Time)


Name:Barbara Patterson
Email:maraichean@msn.com
Comments:What a great web site! Not sure I'm in the right place but if anyone here could help me... I'm searching the web for any information on the Order of the Royal Blue Noses. My father, Robert Patterson, served in the US Airforce in SAC in the early fifties. He died when I was very young and I am seeking any information on military people that might have known him. I have a wonderful photo of an ice breaker that looks like the Edisto but shows the numbers "W279" on the side. He served in Greenland and the Artic Circle and I vaguely remember a certificate that he had of the Order of the Royal Blue Noses. He grew up in Scotland before comming to the states in the 40's. I believe he served in the Royal Airforce as well. He was a hydrolics engineer for helicopters. He would have been 75 this year. If anyone has any information, no matter how unrelated, or could point me in the right direction to continue my search, I'd greatly appreciate it. Bless you all~ Barbara Patterson Moore
August 6, 2002 01:19:46 (GMT Time)


Name:LOUIS D. WOOD,CS2 63/65
Email:ROCKAWAY311@EARTHLINK.NET
Comments:JUST SURFING AND SAW THE EDISTO MENTIONED, SINCE I SERVED ABOARD THE USCGC ROCKAWAY WAVP377 AND SEVERAL OTHER DESIGNATIONS IT PROVED TO BE VERY INTERESTING.THE ROCKAWAY WAS ALSO THE USS ROCKAWAY,WE HAD A REUNION APRIL 02 IN ORLANDO AND INVITED THE NAVY CREWS THAT SERVED ON HER AND THE WHOLE THING WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLAST.ANY QUESTIONS,GIVE ME A SHOUT,SMOOTH SAILING TO ALL. LOU WOOD
August 5, 2002 19:52:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Vince Przybyszewski
Email:VinceChef@mindspring.com
Comments:Served aboard the Edisto 1960-61 as the junior pilot in the helicopter detachment. My roommate was Ens. Dan Higgins. Many more helo detachments after the Edisto (including the following year on the USS Glacier- back to the Antarctic). Next tour as a Naval flight instructor, followed by a tour in Viet Nam as a helicopter gunship pilot with the Navy Seawolves (www.Seawolf.org). Left the Navy in 1970 to return to school at the Univ of W. Fla in Pensacola, where I received a Masters in microbiology. Then off to Atlanta to join the USPHS and conduct research at the CDC. Twenty years to my retirement in 1996 as a full Commander. Activities now include golfing, tennis, and gourmet cooking. Can it really be 40+ years since the Edisto?? Hard to believe.
August 1, 2002 19:53:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Arthur J. Cropper
Email:AcropperNJ@msn.com
Comments:
August 1, 2002 01:42:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Cleveland J. Trifilo
Email:tiano@trysb.net
Comments:I was aboard The EDISTO 1952-1954,EM2. I would like to know or hear from anybody- or any news of this time. I think this web site is unequaled.
July 31, 2002 21:52:01 (GMT Time)


Name:Carlos Schomaker
Email:cschomaker@juno.com
Comments:My dad, Donald Schomaker, was stationed on the Edisto sometime in the early 50s, as enlisted aircrew for the helicopter. Would be interested in finding anyone who served with him.
July 31, 2002 01:59:27 (GMT Time)


Name:test
Email:test
Comments:trst
July 28, 2002 15:47:15 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:
Comments:oops. forgot to complete EMAIL:OLDMANSHP66@AOL.COM. address: 4456 Dogwood St. Macclenny, Fl. 32063 phone:904-259-5685
July 23, 2002 02:58:02 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert A. Geddes
Email:bobgeddes@pobox.com
Comments:I was a deck force sailor, then a Radarman aboard the Edisto for two Arctic cruises and for DeepFreeze 61. Worked on the cruise book, then left the Navy and moved to California to go to school at UC Berkeley. Now living in Los Angeles. Edisto sailors -- feel free to contact me. Love to hear from you. Best of luck to all.
July 19, 2002 21:33:36 (GMT Time)


Name:charles j. pennington
Email:mepennington@juno.com
Comments:I SERVED ON BOARD THE U.S.S. GLACIER AGB 4 FROM FALL OF 1963 TO SUMMER OF 1965. KIND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ME ABOUT THE ICE BREAKERS. I WAS A WEATHER MAN AND WE TRADED WEATHER ITEM MATERIALS WITH THE U.S. COAST GUARD. I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE NAVAGATION DIVISION.
July 19, 2002 02:33:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Ronald L. Pollard
Email:RCLP4046@PRODIGY.NET
Comments:Served aboard Edisto '59 to '62 then about a year on Atka(AGB3). Got out for 90 days then back in for 6 more years. Four on Dahlgren(DLG12) then taught reserves in Chicago for 3 years. Then spent 20 years as an Air Traffic Control Spec. at Indianapolis before retiring a few years ago.
July 17, 2002 21:33:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Barbara M. McDowell
Email:Barbqvc8@cs.com
Comments:My husband, Burton, died suddenly on May 15, l999 while we were on vacation. He had retired from the navy in November l972 and settled in Rhode Island. We have four daughters and now have four grandsons. Although the tours to the north and south poles were long and trying, he always had fond memories of his time on the ship.
July 17, 2002 16:32:42 (GMT Time)


Name:GARLAND HUFFMAN
Email:ashleystrailer@aol.com
Comments:I served on the Edisto from March 1959 thru July 1962, and had 2 artic and 1 antartic cruise, went through the Ross sea storm with some of you guys. The website brings back a lot of old memories, sure was a pleasant surprise to her from Eugene Fettinger. I have talked to several of you and hope to conact more of you soon. Please email me at my company address website. Work ph#904-786-5753, cell ph#904-571-1792, home(weekend only) ph#352-546-3659 or you can fax me at #904-786-5887. Regards from Florida. Garland Huffman Gunners Mate
July 16, 2002 18:19:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Ron Mallett BM3
Email:oldmanshtr66
Comments:I got a call from Fettinger telling Me about this site. I have often wondered what happened to all the old shipmates. I made deep freeze IV and deep freeze sixty one. I served from about 1958 to 1962 and was transferred to boston to drive for the Admiral.I made the Navy a career and retired in Jan. 1972. moved to Florida and went to work for on the Naval Air Station Jacksonville.I work there for 29 years and retired last year. I am presently looking for another career. Retirement is for the birds. I am living in Maclenny, Fl. 4456 Dogwood ST. 32063. phone 904-259-5685. If i don't answer leave a msg and phone number. I would like t talk to as many of the crew as possible. This is great. A big thanks to whoever started this web page
July 15, 2002 21:55:17 (GMT Time)


Name:GARLAND HUFFMAN
Email:ashleystrailer@aol.com
Comments:SERVED FROM 1959-JULY1962, GUNNERS MATE MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.
July 15, 2002 14:13:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Ivy Dewayne Luttrull
Email:
Comments:Enjoyed the website! Was wondering if we are going to have a reunion. Talked to Eugene Fettings on the phone, told me to keep in touch, he'd let me know what was going on. Would appreciate any info.
July 15, 2002 00:33:47 (GMT Time)


Name: Ed Schardein
Email:twoaces@prodigy.net
Comments:I ran across the Edisto web page by accident, it sure was great seeing old familiar faces. I was on the "Steady Eddie" from 57 until early 60 when I made Warrent and was transferred. During the time I was aboard I was first class (EN1), and was the "OIl KIng" plus a few other things. If any one who reads this can send me Chuck Mc Kinneys aaddress I'd sure appreciate it. I wonder how many of the old shipmates live in central Florida..but where ever, I'd like to hear from them..
July 13, 2002 01:07:38 (GMT Time)


Name:Frank W Seeley
Email:fseeley@nemaine.com
Comments:Served aboard From Nov. 1965,66 and part of 1967. My work station was B3 Engine Room.
July 12, 2002 18:56:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Gilbert H. Bryson, M.D.
Email:ghbry@attbi.com
Comments:Many thanks to Bill Gallant for the contact and info on the web page. Very Impressive. I have had contact with some of the crew over the years and will forward names on to "Tiny" as time goes on. In reading the history, The Edisto obviously had problems with it's screws, Re: ice storm 1961.Kept in touch with the Captain who died of colon cancer in the late sixties(or there about).What a special guy.
July 6, 2002 03:03:17 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Monahan
Email:K1PX@aol.com
Comments:Served from 1962 until 1965 just before she was transfered to USCG. This included 3 trips north and Operation Deep Freeze 1965 with the establishment of Palmer Station on Anvers Island. Upon return to Boston, sailed immediately north to rescue scientists on ARLIS II Ice Station due to Atka running aground. Have hundreds of 35 mm slides during my tour and, in addition, large size Bluenose certificate, wall picture of Edisto, ship sew on emblem, Antarctic cruise book and even a towel with ship printed on it. I'm always pleased to hear from anyone who served on Steady Eddie. Jim Monahan, RM2 USNR
July 5, 2002 22:07:18 (GMT Time)


Name:Cynthia Remack
Email:cremack@trucker.org
Comments:This large bit of history brought back an enormous memory of a sailor (My father). Thank you.
July 5, 2002 12:21:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Cynthia Remack
Email:cremack@trucker.org
Comments:This large bit of history brought back an enormous memory of a soldier (My father). Thank you.
July 5, 2002 12:19:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Peter L. Warburton,USCG AUX FSO-AN Flotilla 010806
Email:Schoonerabaco@cs.com
Comments:My brother in law, Jonathan Hardisty,passed away this last Sunday, he served aboard the USS Edisto, I believe in the late 1960s.He went to the artic in her and was aboard, I am told, when she was boarded by the Russian Navy(?). I am just getting some info off of your site for my 4 nephews. Thanks very much for your time.
June 28, 2002 03:00:41 (GMT Time)


Name:John Bailey
Email:johnnbailey@earthlink.net
Comments:I just had a call from Dan Higgins who told me about this site. What a memory! Few will remember me, as I was Admin Assistant/Legal Officer on board from July '61 for about a year. I even see my name signed herein on the document re the Antarctic Service Medal authorization. I may be one of the few officers whose division included Bacon and Pancake. After departing Edisto I sailed for two years with various MSTS ships transporting troops, officers, dependents and other government employees between Brooklyn and Bremerhaven, with an occasional stop in Southampton. Also had great two-month trip aboard USNS Gordon to East Africa and India in 1962. Reentered civilian life in May 64 and became a travel agent with the AAA club in Hamden CT. Then moved to Louisiana (New Orleans area), where I live now, and continued in travel with AAA, then my own agency for 16 years. Travel business went south, and I'm now embarking on a new career in real estate. Would love to hear from anyone. John
June 27, 2002 16:16:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Glenn D. Smith
Email:snuffytu@bellsouth.net
Comments:I cannot express my delight and appreciation in discovering your web site of our old ship, the USS Edisto! I am truly thrilled because I had long given up any hope of recovering the memories of my shipmates and the cruises north and south (New Zealand) that were lost long ago with the inadvertent discard of my seabag by a relative. Thank you! Signing on Nov '60, I sailed the Edisto until Nov '62 when the Navy decided to reward me for my loyal service with a transfer to a more exotic ship destined to sail the south seas; USS Glacier. Yep. Went aboard just in time to make another sailing to McMurdo and points south. To all my shipmates out there...Ahoy! Glenn Smith, ET2
June 23, 2002 16:48:22 (GMT Time)


Name:Thomas E. Robertson
Email:Edistotom@aol.com
Comments:This is a super web site! You are to be congratulated on your great effort. Visiting brings back fond memories of my 1955 Summer Arctic cruise as a USS Edisto crew member (QM1). Great Ship! Great Crews! Best wishes to all fellow crew members.
June 15, 2002 20:57:56 (GMT Time)


Name:Grady F. Lea
Email:gflea@cox.net
Comments:Served as Chief Hospital Corpsman on Edisto 1960, 61, 62, 63, 64. Pictures of Skipper CDR Griffith Evans, XO T.F. Gerecke, all are familiar as well as many of the others. Nice to know Edisto still lives on in hearts of all her sailors. Grady Lea
June 14, 2002 22:56:33 (GMT Time)


Name:August Nuesch AG1 1948-1952
Email:aenuesch@warwick.net
Comments:
June 6, 2002 21:50:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Kristin Goss
Email:kg6177@aol.com
Comments:My father Kenneth Goss (from Long Island NY) served on the Edisto in 1966. I have pictures of the ship in May 1966, prior to it's first deployment with the US Coast Guard in June 1966. Sadly my father passed on in 1998 at the age of 51. I am looking for any cruise books, pictures or memories of my father. If you have any information or know of anyone that knew him please contact me. Thank you in advance for the help. Sincerely, Kristin Goss
June 4, 2002 14:39:22 (GMT Time)


Name:Daniel Eitnier
Email:deitnier@lvcm.com
Comments:My dad, William (Bud) Eitnier served on the Edisto between 1948 and 1952. I am not sure the exact date. I just found this site so I will be calling him tomorrow. He lives in New Jersey. I does not have a PC.
June 3, 2002 03:35:49 (GMT Time)




Name:John V. Griesmer
Email:JGriesmer@aol.com
Comments:Served as Supply Officer from January 1962 through June of 1963. Also was aboard as a midshipman in the summer of 1960 from Thule, Greenland back to Boston, by way of the eye of a hurricane.(The first of two I was to ride out aboard the Eidisto. Would enjoy hearing from shipmates, especially curious if anyone has photos or movies.
June 1, 2002 19:24:12 (GMT Time)


Name:LT. John V. Griesmer
Email:
Comments:
June 1, 2002 19:14:37 (GMT Time)




Name:Edward Van Dyke
Email:edandjan@dreamscape.com
Comments:Served aboard the Edisto during Operation DeepFreeze in 1962. Also on the trip north to Greenland and Iceland.Great website!!!
May 12, 2002 17:35:08 (GMT Time)


Name:Bill Lautzenheiser, RD3
Email:blautz@vol.com
Comments:
May 3, 2002 21:03:16 (GMT Time)


Name:REX DAVIS
Email:REJACADA@FLASH.NET
Comments:I SERVED ON THE EDISTO FROM 1967 TO 1970 MADE TWO TRIPS NORTH ONE SOUTH. I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT MEMORIES FROM MY TIME ON BOARD AND THE FRIENDS I MADE.
May 2, 2002 22:47:08 (GMT Time)


Name:Dennis Remrey
Email:cremrey@cis.net
Comments:
April 26, 2002 23:15:11 (GMT Time)


Name:Ron Verborg
Email:salsbears@aol.com
Comments:I married my wife of almost 35 years in June of 1967. 3 children and 5 grandchildren later, we are still going strong. Would love to hear from fellow shipmates, either by e-mail or phone. Ron.
April 25, 2002 16:08:08 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Edwards
Email:sedwards7@cox.net
Comments:Well Sally and I have moved into our new home and our address is 12802 West LaTerraza Sun City, Az. 85375 Phone: 623-544-3399 I hope that all is well with the rest of the crew because we are really loving the Arizona conditions, it has been to the 100 degree mark and really it is like 80 back in North Carolina. Jack Edwards
April 22, 2002 01:21:20 (GMT Time)


Name:Clydeen & family
Email:Ctomanio@comast.net
Comments:nice work-i am forwarding to Richard too
April 20, 2002 01:59:41 (GMT Time)


Name:C. J. Lucas
Email:clklucas@comcast.net
Comments:Found your web site on eBay. Just thought I'd pass the word along that my brother, Terry G. Lucas, Store Keeper 2nd class, served aboard the Edisto during Operation Deep Freeze and he often told me about the great ice storm. He was very proud of his service aboard the Edisto and the photo of his ship still hangs on the wall at home of his widowed wife Ruth Ann Lucas. Terry Lucas passed away in Feb. 1997 after a long battle with cancer. All my brothers and myself were Navy men. What a fine bunch of men!! God Bless!
April 8, 2002 21:19:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Leo Johnston Jr.
Email:leojr@adelphia.net
Comments:Hey Guys, Please be advised that I still have a "few" copies of "Operation Deep Freeze 1960-1961 Cruise book".. If there is anyone who wants to purchase a copy of this book, please contact me at leojr@adelphia.net. The price is $25.00 which includes all shipping and handling. Hope that everyone has a Happy Easter and a healthy and happy Spring. Leo E. Johnston,Jr.
March 31, 2002 15:29:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Don Shanks
Email:dlshanks@telusplanet.net
Comments:I am a Canadian who served with the Cdn. Met. Service in Canada's Arctic -- specifically Isachsen (on Ellef Ringnes Island) and Eureka (on Ellesmere Island) from 1962 to 1964. Never saw the Edisto but know it was the central ship in the establishment of Resolute Bay and supported other sealift activities for years.
March 29, 2002 15:22:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Dan Higgins
Email:mhiggins3@hotmail.com
Comments:Presently residing in Brigantine New Jersey
March 29, 2002 02:31:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Dan Helou
Email:dhelou@bellsouth.net
Comments:Great memories! Thanks! I've got tons of great pics from Deepfreeze and Thule - '69-'71 , just never bothered to scan them - But I'll send some for your site. Again....what a rush!
March 24, 2002 14:41:54 (GMT Time)


Name:William L Bourgeois ADCS USN (ret)
Email:wlb@valp.net
Comments:Great site, I am interested in all things Antarctic. I did a breaking mission on the Westwind with my crew from Lc-130F 148319. I was amazed at how the ice opened up as the ship rose on top then just crashed through. I was in VX-6/VXE-6 from '66 thru'72 and I have a real love for the ice.
March 8, 2002 12:09:47 (GMT Time)


Name:JULES H BOGAEV
Email:jbogaev@earthlink.net
Comments:I SERVED AS MEDICAL OFFICER ON THE EDISTO FRON JUNE 1950 TO JULY 1951. I REMEMBER MANY GREAT DAYS ON BOARD. CAPT NICHOLAS AND EXEC BRANTINGHAM. JACK FLOOD WAS OUR DENTAL OFFICER, WALSH WAS NAVIGtor AND AND DAVENPORT THE ENGINEER. IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM ANYONE.
March 8, 2002 00:47:05 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Heffel AE3 VX-6 61-64
Email:jim1031@hotmail.com
Comments:Great web site am looking for any friends or people who knew Paul Scholl from your ship. He is my daughters father-in-law??? I will pass on any info on reunions etc. Thanks Best bunch of sailors who ever served, Task Force 43!!! Amen JDC
March 7, 2002 18:28:46 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim (Mort) Mortier
Email:jmortier@uwsp.edu
Comments:Great website, wonderful pictures and a great window into the Antarctic past. Keep up the good work. fellow OAE Mort..
March 7, 2002 13:53:48 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Edwards
Email:??????????????
Comments:Sally and I will be moving to Sun City Arizona and will be in our new home on March 29 of this year.\ My new address will be 12802 La Terraza Sun City, Arizona. We will be packing up our computer on the moring of March 10th but until then we can be reached at ohvanc@pinehurst.net I will notify all when we decide on a new e-mail address Jack "Shambles" Edwards
March 4, 2002 17:57:48 (GMT Time)


Name:Moulton "Pete" Marston
Email:mpmarston@snet.net
Comments:I am visiting your great web site after a meeting with "Olde John" Herrman. I was on tankers and our mutual interest is comic book collections. My dad originated the Wonder Woman comic and so we talk often. I was fascinated with tales of the southern ice breaking trips, we never got beyond Canada. My best to all you salt water guys! Pete Marston
Febuary 28, 2002 03:02:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Orchard
Email:jorchard@uwm.edu
Comments:
Febuary 21, 2002 14:45:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Robert J. (Hawk) Hawkins
Email:kathleen.hawkins@marquette.edu
Comments:I am very proud of my days aboard the Edisto. It was a good old ship. I settled here in Milwaukee and would like to find some of my old shipmates.
Febuary 12, 2002 11:43:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Butch Cornell
Email:leilawco@ctcweb.net
Comments:Tim Pancake recommended the website and I whole heartedly agree. It is a fantastic site, just wished I had the know how to build a site for my Navy experiences. Thank you Tim. Butch Cornell GMC (Retired)
Febuary 10, 2002 21:48:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Lloyd Yeargan
Email:lycable@aol.com
Comments:i made a artic trip in 1963
Febuary 7, 2002 03:02:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Keith R Marks
Email:keithmarks@wi.rr.com
Comments:What a Great web site. I served on the USS STATEN ISLAND AGB-5 for operation Deep Freeze IV 1958-1959 so I am able to relate to so many of the things that only a Sailor that has sailed on a Ice Breaker has experanced that are in your Site. They where not made to enjoy a smooth ride in rough seas, But they always got us to where we where able to enjoy the beauty of the Antarctic, the friendly people of New Zealand, the endless days in the south seas chaseing rain squals in order to cool the s
Febuary 6, 2002 19:16:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Keith R Marks
Email:keithmarks@wi.rr.com
Comments:What a Great web site. I served on the USS STATEN ISLAND AGB-5 for operation Deep Freeze IV 1958-1959 so I am able to relate to so many of the things that only a Sailor that has sailed on a Ice Breaker has experanced that are in your Site. They where not made to enjoy a smooth ride in rough seas, But they always got us to where we where able to enjoy the beauty of the Antarctic, the friendly people of New Zealand, the endless days in the south seas chaseing rain squals in order to cool the s
Febuary 6, 2002 19:12:50 (GMT Time)


Name:chuck myden
Email:myden@simcon.net
Comments:great site, i read alot about shackleton.u should try and get a link on his site,thanks
January 27, 2002 01:25:16 (GMT Time)


Name:Paul R. Walther
Email:Walther_Paul@msn.com
Comments:Reported aboard USS Edisto (AGB2) November, 1958 as Radarman 2nd. Participated in Deep Freeze IV (International Geophysical Year). Steamed non-stop from Norfolk to Antarctic after emergency repairs to engines and generators at NOB Norfolk. Assisted various foreign supply ships (Polarhov and John Biscoe) in their missions to resupply IGY bases. Last USN ship in Deep Freeze IV to leave Antarctica (May, 1959). Enroute CONUS, diverted to provide humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Uraguay. T
January 25, 2002 16:30:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Paul R. Walther
Email:Walther_Paul@msn.com
Comments:Reported aboard USS Edisto (AGB2) November, 1958 as Radarman 2nd. Participated in Deep Freeze IV (International Geophysical Year). Steamed non-stop from Norfolk to Antarctic after emergency repairs to engines and generators at NOB Norfolk. Assisted various foreign supply ships (Polarhov and John Biscoe) in their missions to resupply IGY bases. Last USN ship in Deep Freeze IV to leave Antarctica (May, 1959). Enroute CONUS, diverted to provide humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Uraguay. T
January 25, 2002 16:28:35 (GMT Time)


Name:Quintiliani ,Joseph SN/DV2
Email:USCGDIVER@WEBTV.NET
Comments:Was on USCG Cape Cod Air Station BX today and was stoped by a Navy Edisto Sailor . He saw my Eastwind Plate and said he made a trip on the Edisto with the Eastwind Tagging along. He does not have E-mail so I would Place his name and if some one remembered him , they could E-mail me and I would contact him. here goes , CS-3 William [Tiny] Rosenfield either 50 or 51 also said he was always Sea Sick ,He is living on Cape Cod now. Anyone remember him .
January 24, 2002 02:06:57 (GMT Time)


Name:Quintiliani , Joseph
Email:USCGDIVER@WEBTV.NET
Comments:Serverd 67-68 went to Navy Salvage Diving School [ DV2 ] . Came back from school got transferred to Cutter Eastwind . Never got to sail on the Eddy , she had a Great Crew . Did get to see a lot of her in Artic West 68 and in Thule .
January 11, 2002 02:11:09 (GMT Time)


Name:John "Doc" Green, USS ATKA AGB-3
Email:welgrk@gis.net
Comments:I left the Fleet Marine Force to report to the USS ATKA, 12-64 and served on the ATKA from then until 6-66. Made one trip North and one trip South. Always enjoyed spending time on the Edisto. This is a great website and brings back many memories!
January 4, 2002 23:21:24 (GMT Time)


Name:Virgil Paulk
Email:vhpaulk2662@aol.com
Comments:Reading all these memories sure makes me feel old. I arrived aboard the Edisto five days after the Navy put her in commission. March 25,1947 as I recall. Made the Arctic Cruise the Summer of'47 and the Antarctic the Winter of'47-48. What memories this brings back. I'll try to find some pictures and compose a good sea story for you at a later date. Virgil Paulk
January 4, 2002 03:28:08 (GMT Time)


Name:Bob Milton
Email:rwmt1@juno.com
Comments:I served on the Burton Island (WAGB-283) in 1975. I was a Navy Photographer assigned TAD to map Pine Island Bay. The NSF never did put up a station at Pine Island Bay. Thanks for contacting me. I like your web site and the links to other sites. Hope you have a healthy and prosperous 2002. Bob Milton Treasurer, Chaplain, Ships Store Operator Burton Island Association
January 3, 2002 22:22:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Liniere T. Mayo BM3 DV2
Email:leonard@skow.net
Comments:Served on the "Eddy" from Feb60 to Nov63 so I knows there are a lot more people out there to get in touch with. I just went on line and am a little rusty with these modern contraptions. nice site
January 2, 2002 01:23:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Bob Ballantine RM2 Former Active USCG
Email:palm3@nlcomm.com
Comments:Appropriately in the ice and snow today (Dec 27, 2001) my copy of Edisto Operation Deepfreeze 61 arrived. Thanks Leo! I recall helping with phone patches over ham radio for the crew, taking some of the edges off the 1st Arctic East trip. It was a popular event in 1966. I would like to walk thru radio central just one more time. Holiday Greetings, W8SU Warren, Ohio
December 27, 2001 18:26:26 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Haumann
Email:mktgpg@aol.com
Comments:For those shipmates that deleted my Christmas cheers and wishes email, note that my email is not my name, but my business name abreviation, i.e.MKTGPG (Marketing Partners Group). I'll try to put my name in the subject so that you won't think I'm a spammer or a virus transmitter....
December 24, 2001 17:12:27 (GMT Time)


Name:Bob Ballantine RM2 USCG, Fmr active.
Email:palm3@nlcomm.com
Comments:I was stationed on the Eddie prior to recommissioning 20 Oct 65. We got the very best out of our WW2 vintage radio equipment. May I say, we served well. Semper Paratus. Appreciation to the builders of this website, it truly is a Memorial! Bob Ballantine W8SU Warren, Ohio
December 20, 2001 18:26:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Patrick Conner
Email:pdconner@yahoo.com
Comments:I wanted to say hello, and THANKS for a GREAT site.. I have looked around it is really nice. I am really inpressed.... From a Friend in Indiana Patrick D. Conner
December 12, 2001 00:31:38 (GMT Time)


Name:John Repic
Email:jgr1214@aol.com
Comments:This is my new e mail adress. I was using my daughters address previous to this.
November 16, 2001 01:33:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Lauren G Klein
Email:lgklein@hotmail.com
Comments: My Dad, Gordon Gustavson, was stationed on the Edisto and I'm sure, if he was alive, he would have been happy to be a part of this. I am thrilled to get a glimpse into my father's life, through this site. Thank you.
November 13, 2001 12:44:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Capt. Robert F. Barber, USCG(ret)
Email:rbarbea@juno.com
Comments:While I was C. O. of the USCGC Westwind in '63 and '64. I was pleased to have Edisto and Atka under my Tactical Command for the annual SUNEC operations, mostly in resupplying Thule AF Base in Northern Greenland. All three ships were built to the same plans. We got the job done! Sorry they are all now reduced to razor blades. Best of luck.
October 24, 2001 18:53:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Mark Marcus
Email:mmanubus@aol.com
Comments:To the men of the Edisto, and to everyone who participated in "Operation Deepfreeze", I salute you. It is by the acts and deeds of those like yourselves, that make me truly proud to be an American. May God bless you all, and may God bless America!
October 19, 2001 04:55:40 (GMT Time)


Name:Ronald Hady
Email:Ronald.Hady@usdoj.gov
Comments:Was aboard the Edisto from 1971-1972. Was in hospital in Reykavik when accident occurred.
October 17, 2001 19:14:12 (GMT Time)


Name:Brian Pancake
Email:Flapjack83@aol.com
Comments:I am extremely proud to see my dad T.W. Pancake in his US Navy uniform. I love you dad.
October 17, 2001 04:00:25 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Orrock
Email:mst1orrock@hotmail.com
Comments:Darn good site. I was aboard the CGC Duane9/70 to 6/73, she was out of Boston so we were in Port the same time once in a blue nose. We had the Edisto pass us on the port side once up on Ocean Station Charlie, I remember thinking "LOOK AT THAT BABY ROLL< THANK GOD I AM ON A 327" I believe she was on here way to Greenland. Damn good site ,keep up the good work
October 12, 2001 21:14:57 (GMT Time)


Name:BURGE, Bob P. QMCM, USCG, (Ret)
Email:bpburge@sc2000.net
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October 12, 2001 18:16:10 (GMT Time)


Name:Richard Linnon
Email:RLinnon2@aol.com
Comments:I was a Fn abord her in the coast guard made the last two north trips.Those were the good old days. You have a good site here,keep up the good work.
October 3, 2001 13:02:20 (GMT Time)


Name:GREGORY HUGH LENG
Email:VANBOOKS@AOL.COM
Comments:My father served on board and as a young boy I can remember watching the black and white 16mm movies that he filmed while on board the Edisto. I remember the ship cutting the ice and also the penguins. It looked a bit too cold there for this young man! Enjoyed the web site and know that each and every serviceman will enjoy this website. God bless America as we stand united against "terrorism"! May He watch over and protect all of our great servicemen during this joint effort. God bless our grea
September 29, 2001 04:45:20 (GMT Time)

Name:T. L. McPherson
Email:ttoys@iserv.net
Comments:I served aboard the Might E from the fall of 58-Late summer of 61, lots of memories. I don't think I will ever forget get knocked in the head when we were in Hawaii, and got to spend 19 days in the hospital, all the way back to Norfolk on light duty. I recoved well, only have a few blank spots (lost memory or old age). After leaving the Edisto, I returned home to Ionia,Michigan to my wife Judy and son Daren, who was born in Feb. 61 while we at McMurdo. (Remember the patched thru phone calls som
September 20, 2001 19:04:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Les Theriot
Email:lctheriot@home.com
Comments:I also have a web site on the Edi (COAST GUARD) http://members.home.net/lctheriot/uscgcedi.htm I wish to link this page to my site. Thanks Les
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September 5, 2001 18:28:53 (GMT Time)


 

Name:Jim Nelson
Email:poppop@ev1.net
Comments:Ship's Company U.S.S. Edisto April 1960-May 1961 as Aerographer's Mate 1st Class. Made trip North as lone Aerographer. Made trip South with AG3 Tom Shoner and AGAN/AG3 Jack Edwards. Good guys who knew their job and was glad to sail with them. Tom was the quiet one and Jack was the loose one. Jack could make anyone laugh.
Mailing Address 418 Heatherwood Ct. League City TX 77573
Phone Number 281-538-4138
August 30, 2001 22:55:19 (GMT Time)


Name:Lyndon Louis Farmer
Email:PAFLLF@aol.com
Comments:the coast of Greenland. Timothy Pancake(Hey Pan, remember that flat hamburger with just a pickle.)Oh, Dennis, I almost forgot to tell you I have a great photo of you in your long johns. If you don`t it on this website, please send \\$5,000.00 to the below address. The stock market has killed me lately. So-o-o-o many happy memories of those carefree days. I love you guys. Happy sailing. L. L. Farmer SN USN 282-45-78
Mailing Address 2304 Eight Mile Road Cincinnati, OH 45244
Phone Number 513-697-1294
August 30, 2001 22:39:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Lyndon Louis Farmer
Email:PAFLLF@aol.com
Comments:Hi guys: I served aboard steady Eddie from December 12, 1957 to May 27, 1960. How well I remember Ralph Monday yelling "OK sailors, this ain`t no fleet rest, get to work!" I have a tape recording of George Saner on the P.A."Now lay up to the quarter deck with all the eight o`clock reports!" My buddies were Mike Hooper (1940-2000), Eldon E. Roy (1939-1972) Warren N. Purtee (Hey Warren, remember Skyline Bar and Jean and Ruth) Dennis L. Remrey (Hey Dennis, remember our month on Redhead Island off t
Mailing Address 2304 Eight Mile Road Cincinnati,OH 45244
Phone Number 513-697-1294
August 30, 2001 22:27:04 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Edwards
Email:ohvanc@pinehurst.net
Comments:I came aboard the USS Edisto in time for the 60-61 operation deepfreeze and then a north trip. I came to the Edisto from the USS Independence (a new carrier) and could not beleive the living conditions. No air conditioning or 6 man cubicles with reading light. I couldn't beleive that Tom Shoener had talked me into this. But after a short time I really started to see the benefit of a small ship. Everyone was so freindly and easy to get along with and the food was good. After the Edisto I
Mailing Address 114 Deerwood Lane Pinehurst, NC
Phone Number 910 235 0260
August 30, 2001 13:56:31 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Haumann
Email:mktgpg@aol.com
Comments:Saint, so glad we connected....you guys have done a great job...(Tiny & John, et al)...no one located Larry Bowman yet? Some of my deck ape friends seem to be on your "where the f_ _ _ are they list" Probably as the weather changes to sucky, I'll dive into my seabag and resurface with lots of photos that I know I kept....In fact about 10 years ago I gave a slide presentation, to then my stepson's 4th grade class, on that "storm cruise" to the Antarctic...including the work party to Little A
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August 30, 2001 12:45:23 (GMT Time)


Name:Eugene Fettinger
Email:genefett@gte.net
Comments:con't alive- until it would get back to the captain and then he would have to get on the p.a. system and set everyone straight on which was fact or fiction. P.S. I have to admit the MDI was more reliable aft of the messdeck (as opposed to forward) mainly because you were near the scullery and across from the boiler room( you'll remember Adamo and Albert?
Mailing Address 1926 Parkway Drive, Crescent City, California, 95531
Phone Number (707) 465-5857
August 30, 2001 03:15:03 (GMT Time)


Name:Eugene Fettinger
Email:genefett@gte.net
Comments:Does anyone remember the infamous M.D.I.?(YES -The Mess-deck-Intelligence. Being a messcook gave you the privilege and access to all the inside sources of information that only could be tranlated by them of any sudden changes of ship ops and etc. When the ships crew came to the messdeck normally during meals they (messcooks) were able to pass on the latest and freshest news scoop available(just kidding)It was in most cases rumors- gossip-and yes outright b.s. But I must admit it kept the crew
Mailing Address 1926 Parkway Drive, Crescent City, California, 95531
Phone Number (707) 465-5857
August 30, 2001 03:04:10 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Haumann
Email:mktgpg@aol.com
Comments:I keep reading through ALL HANDS...such a jolt to the past....you and saint and tiny have all done a super job putting this all together....it brings back so many memories and so many laughs...Saint said, " he always knew I'd make it (whatever that means) 'cause I was always the guy in the scullery collecting my \\$7 for $5 and stand-by fees on payday". Just what I wanted to have my 15 minutes of fame be all about.
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August 29, 2001 19:45:58 (GMT Time)


Name:DENNIS R COLSCH
Email:dcolsch@wyoming.com
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Mailing Address 365 EAST 4TH SOUTH GREEN RIVER WY. 82935
Phone Number ( 307 ) 875-5565
August 29, 2001 14:58:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Tom Shoener, a.k.a. "Shoe"
Email:mainetom@yahoo.com
Comments:(continuation of previous post) As I was saying when I got cut off, I spotted Mayo mowing his lawn and went back for a chat...that amazing incident happened a long time ago. More recently I've had several encounters with Dr. Arnold, the ship's dentist who I can now address as "Chuck," a really nice guy!
Mailing Address 2102 Hallowell Rd. Litchfield, Maine 04350
Phone Number 207 268 4170
August 29, 2001 10:29:37 (GMT Time)


Name:Tom Shoener, a.k.a. "Shoe"
Email:mainetom@yahoo.com
Comments:A big salute to John, for this site, and to Tiny and Saint for the work they are doing in locating Edisto shipmates. Forty years *gasp* have passed since our Edisto days, but we can use their efforts to have some fun and dredge up memories, locate long-lost shipmates, and, who knows, maybe even some of us get together somewhere/sometime. Since leaving the Edisto, the only two shipmates I've seen have been Mayo (years ago driving along a rural road here in Maine I spotted him mowing his lawn and
Mailing Address 2102 Hallowell Rd. Litchfield, Maine 04350
Phone Number 207 268 4170
August 29, 2001 10:18:22 (GMT Time)


Name:Dick Haumann
Email:mktgpg@aol.com
Comments:What a pleasant shock/surprise to have been contacted after almost 40 years of being a landlubber. Somehow "Saint" found me and assisted in erasing all those years of cobwebs...Gone, but not forgotten would accurately describe my mindset regarding the Edisto, my shipmates, 3 cruises north and one south and all that damn ice during my 3+ years afloat (late '58-5/62). Damn happy to be back aboard and looking forward to reconnecting with all rates(and ranks) on any and all decks. "SWEEPERS MAN YOUR BROOMS"....
Mailing Address 30 Green Woods Lane, Farmington, CT 06085
Phone Number Home: 860-675-9628....Office: 860-675-5990
August 29, 2001 00:13:47 (GMT Time)


Name:Jim Bibik EN3
Email:jsbibik@aol.com
Comments:Great hearing from you guys
Mailing Address 34531 Hawke Dr.Sterling Heights,Mi,48310
Phone Number 810-264-9262
August 27, 2001 22:35:03 (GMT Time)


Name:John Repic
Email:KaJo115@aol.com
Comments:This is John's daughter, Kathleen. He does not have a computer at home at the present time but plans to get one soon. After being contacted by a friend from the Edisto, he asked me to look up this site for him and get as much information as possible. I'm leaving his home address and phone number for anyone who may want it.
Mailing Address 3077 Castle Rd., North Branch, MI 48461
Phone Number (810) 688-2582
August 27, 2001 20:10:28 (GMT Time)


Name:Kathleen Reinke
Email:
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August 27, 2001 20:04:40 (GMT Time)




Name:Sally Hooper
Email:Miska39@cs.com
Comments:I'm the wife of Charles M. Hooper (Mike)as he was known at home and I'm sure at sea. I'm sorry to say that my husband passed away July 5th 2000. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Sincerely Sally
Mailing Address 143 McConkey Dr. Kenmore N.Y. 14223
Phone Number 716-877-6407
August 25, 2001 23:58:53 (GMT Time)


Name:Sally Hooper
Email:Miska39@cs.com
Comments:I'm the wife of Charles M. Hooper (Mike)as he was known at home and I'm sure at sea. I'm sorry to say that my husband passed away July 5th 2000. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Sincerely Sally
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August 25, 2001 23:54:46 (GMT Time)


Name:John W. Lewis
Email:Pal6110@aol.com
Comments:Hello, Tiny Gallant got in touch with me, to tell me about this web site. I worked 37 years in the Post Office, now retired. Living in Clearwater, moved to Florida this year from Boston. Now divorced, 1 son Stephen who is now 20. I am enjoying golfing, alot of walking and the beach. Served on June 1958 to April 1962. Made 5 trips north and 3 trips south.
Mailing Address 1228 Pekinese Drive, Clearwater, Fl. 33764
Phone Number 727 539 8401
August 25, 2001 12:41:53 (GMT Time)


Name:John W. Lewis
Email:Pal6110@aol.com
Comments:Hello, Tiny Gallant got in touch with me, to tell me about this web site. I worked 37 years in the Post Office, now retired. Living in Clearwater, moved to Florida this year from Boston. Now divorced, 1 son Stephen who is now 20. I am enjoying golfing, alot of walking and the beach.
Mailing Address 1228 Pekinese Drive, Clearwater, Fl. 33764
Phone Number 727 539 8401
August 25, 2001 12:26:22 (GMT Time)


Name:Jack Edwards
Email:ohvanc@pinehurst.net
Comments:Great job, sure brings back a lot of memories. It is nice to know that we are becoming a family again almost like being aboard. Thanks for all of the work you have done Jack
Mailing Address 114 Deerwood Ln. Pinehurst, N.C. 28374
Phone Number 910 235 0260
August 23, 2001 17:12:02 (GMT Time)


Name:John J. Griffin { Jack}
Email:jackback3@aol.com
Comments: I was assined to the Edisto,on Feb 1960 to June 1962.Got out of the Navy.June 1966.Went to work for the Grayhound Bus Co.Till,1968.Then to the General Elec.In Lynn,Mass.On Feb,1970. To the Revere Police Dept.Retired,1999, Now liveing in Florida,Work part time at Colder Race Track.&Gulfstream Race Track, when thay oppen on Jan 3.2002. Jack Griffin
Mailing Address 17890 W.Dixie, N.Miami, FL. 33160.
Phone Number 1-305-932-8190
August 23, 2001 16:34:43 (GMT Time)


Name:Tiny
Email:troutfisher@mediaone.net
Comments:OOOOOPS It's jacback3@aol.com
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August 23, 2001 02:00:54 (GMT Time)


Name:Tiny
Email:troutfisher@mediaone.net
Comments:I Spoke to John "Yeold" Herrmann via email regarding Jack Griffin's email address. For some reasonl the full address is not there. It is jacback@aol.com....SEA ya...Tiny
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August 23, 2001 01:58:41 (GMT Time)


Name: John J. Griffin
Email:jacback3
Comments:
Mailing Address 17890 w.dixie hwy. n.miami,fl.33160
Phone Number 1 305 213 9995
August 22, 2001 17:41:52 (GMT Time)


Name:Leo Johnston Jr.
Email:leojr.@adelphia.net
Comments:Hi Guys; I understand some of you lost or misplaced your cruise book from Deep freeze 60 & 61....I took the liberty to have twenty five of them reproduced and will have them in two weeks....If any of you would like one or more please send me \\$25.00 and I will UPS you your copy....I must tell you,I am selling these at my cost. They are being done by a professional printing house.
Mailing Address Fairview Ave. - Punxsutawney, Pa. 15767
Phone Number 814-938-3830
August 17, 2001 20:22:44 (GMT Time)


Name:Charles Lagerbom
Email:icechip@mint.net
Comments:Am researching American involvement in Antarctica from 1950 to 1970 and would like to hear remembrances, anecdotes and other information from actual participants and/or their families. Am looking for and hoping to use any printed material, photos, letters, journals etc or anything else that might help. Thank you.
Mailing Address 83 Achorn Road, Belfast, Maine 04915
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August 15, 2001 22:52:21 (GMT Time)


Name:Tim Pancake
Email:timpancake@hotmail.com
Comments:Received telephone confirmation today of the final disposition of EDISTO. The Boston Metals Company of Baltimore, Maryland sold her to the Union Minerals Corporation of Carey, New Jersey and they scrapped her. The only thing remaining of her are a few technical manuals that they are using as reference and two or three pictures. I am extremely glad to say they are sending me one or two of the pictures! I will send them on to yeolde as quickly as I get them.
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July 31, 2001 13:47:59 (GMT Time)


Name:Gregory Herrmann
Email:gjhdigital@hotmail.com
Comments:My Dad made this website ! Way to GO !!!!!
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July 30, 2001 23:09:32 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald H. Leng
Email:donskyking@webtv.net
Comments:H.B.Chait, VP, Boston Metals Co., Baltimore, Md advised me 1-26-84 that USCG sold Edisto to them in 1977 and she was totally scrapped.Have history.
Mailing Address 3900 Cotswold Terr-101-A, Greensboro, N.C. 27410
Phone Number (336) 545-1600
July 27, 2001 03:59:45 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald H. Leng
Email:donskyking@webtv.net
Comments:H.L. Chait,VP, Boston Metals Co, Baltimore, Maryland, advised me 1-26-84 that Coast Guard sold Edisto to them in 1977. He stated that she was totally scrapped, and no parts remained for my purchase.The yard has since closed.I have full history.
Mailing Address 3900 Cotswold Terr-101-A, Greensboro, .C. 27410
Phone Number (336)545-1600
July 27, 2001 03:48:06 (GMT Time)


Name:Donald H. Leng
Email:donskyking@webtv.net
Comments:H.L. Chait,VP, Boston Metals Co, Baltimore, Maryland, advised me 1-26-84 that Coast Guard sold Edisto to them in 1977. He stated that she was totally scrapped, and no parts remained for my purchase.The yard has since closed.I have full history.
Mailing Address 3900 Cotswold Terr-101-A, Greensboro, .C. 27410
Phone Number (336)545-1600
July 27, 2001 03:46:58 (GMT Time)


Name:Tim Pancake
Email:timpancake@hotmail.com
Comments:I've had the opportunity to talk with the USCG regarding EDISTO. I received a brief history of her from 20 Oct 65 until her decommission 15 Nov 74 which I will be e-mailing to yeolde! To do her right I feel her history should be complete (even if it ended with the USCG). Also Maritime Admin said the GSA got her because her tonnage was too small for them. She was sold 29 Sep 1977 to Boston Metals Co.- Baltimore. I'm waiting on a call from them.
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