USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) Shipmates are listed on these Guestbook pages. Thanks for signing on, and Welcome Aboard!
On 10/6/2001 I added geobook pages 11 through 13.
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Jeff Benner - 12/27/00 20:51:09
My Email:steelers@sunlink.net
Dates Served: 09/86 to 05/89
Division: ops
Rate/Rank: RM3
Comments:
Hello, Great site to keep checking back to see if you know any shipmates that you served with. Anyone on the same time as me, email me and let me know what you are doing with yourself
Cat - 12/20/00 09:17:06
My Email:covechick@yahoo.com
Comments:
Just wanted to say the Seattle came to Cobh in Ireland this year and my family and I meet a few of the crew. You guys are a great bunch of people. Cobh is well used to american ships coming in to our harbour and the crew of the Seattle were the best. H
pe you all come back one day. I have staying in contact with one crew member in particular and a good friendship has developed. Stay well everyone.
Don G. Cruz, Jr. - 12/19/00 03:21:56
My Email:dgcjr@optonline.net
Dates Served: JUL00-AUG00
Rate/Rank: Cadet
Address (optional): Freehold, NJ
Comments:
As a Cadet in the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, I had the tremendous opportunity of being aboard the USS Seattle for a month long cruise across the Atlantic. Although I do not feel right posting a message among the people who were truly part of the crew, I h
d an outstanding time and would like to share my admiration and respect for the crew of the USS Seattle who created unforgettable memories for me and made me feel great when they called me 'shipmate'. If any of you read this and remember me or other fell
w cadets, please contact me. Great job on the site, Mr. Spies. it is a great way for crew members to find each other. Thanks for letting me say my part.
brian beam - 12/15/00 10:41:25
My Email:yurplayboy10@aol.com
Dates Served: jan 03 95 - 25oct99
Division: mpo1/fuels
Rate/Rank: mm3
Phone (optional): 8475308935
Comments:
well just browsing through saw a few familiar names, but some probably wouldn't remember... like Hall,Norris,Hewitt,Williams,Pugliese.. well wanted to see what was up. talk to ya later..
Kelly Houts - 11/23/00 17:58:10
My Email:kdhouts@pionet.net
Phone (optional): 712 276 1017
Comments:
I am trying to get in touch with my grandson
Nathan Steckelberg who is currently serving on
the USS Seattle. Could you forward my email
number to him?
Larry West - 11/15/00 22:00:51
My Email:Larry_West@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 91 to 94
Division: M-Div aft engineroom
Rate/Rank: MM-3
Address (optional): Freeland PA
Comments:
I had some good times on board the old grey tub. Hope to hear from onyone who stood the watch in the aft-engine room while I was MMOW.
Larry West - 11/15/00 21:55:42
My Email:Larry_West@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 91 to 94
Division: M-Div aft engineroom
Rate/Rank: MM-3
Address (optional): Freeland PA
Comments:
I had some good times on board the old grey tub. Hope to hear from onyone who stood the watch in the aft-engine room while I was MMOW.
Joe Yuknalis - 11/13/00 01:28:26
My Email:joeyuk@home.com
Dates Served: 12/80-05/84
Rate/Rank: EM3
Comments:
It was nice to see some familar names. It brought back some good memories.
Jeff Benner - 11/11/00 15:51:33
My Email:steelers@sunlink.net
Dates Served: 12/1986
Division: 07/1989
Rate/Rank: RM3
Comments:
Hello, I am looking for any ET's or RM's that were in the same time I was. Thanks
stephen valdes - 11/08/00 17:51:39
My Email:carley_0107@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 03/95-03/99
Division: oc
Rate/Rank: RM3
Address (optional): 5950 ortega farms blvd jacksonville, florida
Comments:
michael w therry - 11/07/00 03:37:10
My Email:oreo@ntslink.net
Dates Served: 1971-1973
Division: deck - 3rd
Rate/Rank: sn
Address (optional): 410 sangamon rd., marquette hts., il 61554
Phone (optional): 309-382-2318
Comments:
thanks for starting the club
Josh Hewitt - 11/05/00 21:34:19
My Email:XCHECKMAN@YAHOO.COM
Dates Served: 93-95
Division: B-DIV
Rate/Rank: E3
Phone (optional): 9034882392
Comments:
HAD A HELL OF A TIME IN THE OLDBOAT,AND GOT TO SEE SOME OF THE MORE BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF THE WORLD.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS.
Danielle Crumbley - 11/03/00 19:12:22
My Email:crum_0406@yahoo.com
Dates Served: Dec94 to Dec98
Division: OI Division
Rate/Rank: OS3
Address (optional): Keansburg NJ
Comments:
Just wanted to see what everyone was up to!!
J W James - 11/01/00 12:39:53
My Email:trapper@salisbury.net
Dates Served: (precom 68) to Aug. 1972
Division: 3rd.
Rate/Rank: BM1
Address (optional): 1112Stokes ST. China Grove,NC.
Phone (optional): (704) 857 0984
Comments:
John MacWilliams - 10/26/00 16:31:08
My Email:Flipper461@hotmail.com
Dates Served: Aug. 1992-Aug. 1996
Division: Navigation
Rate/Rank: QM3
Comments:
I am looking for QM1 David Heath, QM3 Henry Klempan, QM3 Krista Palmer, QM3 Cliff Bowden, and QM3 Liz Lowery. If anybody has any info on them, Please let me know. Thanks, Shipmates. In the words of Capt. Hoewing, "Press On!" :-)
Mike Reese - 10/21/00 22:18:58
My URL:http://aol.com
My Email:KILNGUY
Dates Served: April 83 - Sep 87
Division: OE
Rate/Rank: ET1(SW)
Address (optional): Titusville, PA
Comments:
Great site. Some of the best years of my life were on that ship, not that you could have told me that then. Would really like to here from any body i served with.
Bob Dunphy - 10/21/00 21:33:38
My URL:http://www.redsystems.com
My Email:bobd@redsystems.com
Dates Served: 1979-1981
Division: E-Div
Rate/Rank: E-3
Address (optional): Middleboro, Ma
Comments:
I served from the yard time in N.Y. thru Getmo and a little after. I then went to work doing ship design for various companies. While working at Newport News Shipbuilding I changed careers to be a computer geek. That’s what I do now.
Looking for Andy Anderson, or John Quivy. Or anyone else that remembers me.
joe pugliese - 10/18/00 20:10:54
My Email:jp69ih@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 19apr97-28oct00
Division: mp01
Rate/Rank: mm3
Comments:
Jon Apple - 10/18/00 16:26:20
My Email:jdapple@aol.com
Dates Served: May76-Dec78
Division: X (Admin)
Rate/Rank: PNSN
Comments:
I've often wondered what had happened to the ol' gray canoe. I made a lot of good friends on her
and I think of them all often. I also always wanted to take my wife to see her but I don't know where she is. Is she still in commission?
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jon Apple
MICHAEL HOELZEL - 10/13/00 01:01:33
My Email:MIKE.HOLEZEL@POPORTSNA.COM
Dates Served: 1986 TO 1990
Division: M DIV
Rate/Rank: MM3/E-4
Comments:
I WAS HAPPY TO FIND THIS SITE, WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SOME OLD FRIENDS .
MIKE BUCKLER - 10/12/00 19:54:20
My Email:VOYAGER.NET
Dates Served: 1982-1985
Division: E DIV IC SHOP
Rate/Rank: E-5 THEN CHIEF NOW
Phone (optional): 5177321081
Comments:
THIS WAS MY FIRST SHIP AND PROBALY ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING, I WAS ON IT WHEN WE HAD THE EXPLOSION AND WAS DOWN IN THE STORE ROOM HELPING OUT. DID TWO MED CRUISES, MANY OTHER SOUTHERN EXCURSIONS, AND A NORTH ATLANTIC. NOW I PUT THEM IN THE NAVY AS A REC
UITER IN MICHIGAN. MY 20 IS UP IN MAY OF 2001.
Dave Hayes - 10/04/00 20:15:06
My Email:davethayes@hotmail.com
Dates Served: May '78-May '81
Division: Comm/EMO/Nav
Rate/Rank: Lt
Comments:
Mr Spies,
Good webpage... didn't remember the name but the face never changes... good to hear you're successfull and happy... don't hear much from anyone on the ship, except Greg Bidanset... he was 2nd division officer... He lives in virginia Beach with his family
.. I am in the Philadelphia area...worked for Boeing for 12 years...now am a manager with Computer Sciences Corporation... it's a job... not the Navy... just a job...
Looking forward to getting in touch with anyone else from that time...
Ben W Pope - 09/21/00 18:39:12
My Email:huneyben28@yahoo.com
Dates Served: Oct 92 to May 94
Division: S-1 Cargo Div
Rate/Rank: SN
Address (optional): 529 El paso Blvd Denver,CO 80221
Phone (optional): 303-227-9294
Comments:
Was on the Seattle during operation provide promise med cruise 93. Would like to get ahold of SK1 Mike Shoen, SK2 David Lamonthe,MM2 Ward Osborne, MM2 Mike Castles, SN Curly,SN Mike Curly if any one has an idea where these guys are email me!
SUSAN HALL - 09/10/00 03:17:34
My Email:SH067@YAHOO.COM
Dates Served: DEC.93/DEC.95
Division: 1ST
Rate/Rank: E2
Address (optional): LONG BRANCH, NJ
Comments:
I WAS JUST BROWSING WHEN I CAME ACROSS SOME FAMILIAR NAMES. JUST WANT TO SAY HEY TO ANYONE WHO MAY ALSO COME ACROSS THIS. I SOMETIMES THINK ABOUT WHAT SOME OF YOU MAY BE UP TO. I DID SEE JUSTICE AND MENDOZA SO A BIG HELLO TO YOU BOTH..... LOVE TO HEAR FRO
ANY OLD SHIPMATES..
Mike Knorr - 09/06/00 21:49:28
My Email:mknorr@cin.net
Dates Served: Oct.1969-1970
Division: Chiefs cook
Rate/Rank: SA
Address (optional): Rock Falls, Illinois
Phone (optional): 815-626-5290
Comments:
Only served about six or seven months. Was in hospital for about a month. I was then transfered to USS Shakori ATF162 Littlecreek amphib base,where I finished my four years.
DAN WILLIAMS - 09/04/00 23:45:44
My Email:CHILLWILL227@NETSCAPE.NET
Dates Served: 01NOV.96 - 31MAR00
Division: MPO-2
Rate/Rank: MM 3RD CLASS PETTY OFFICER
Address (optional): 253 WINFIELD TERRACE UNION , N.J. 07083
Comments:
Richard Mendoza - 08/23/00 20:45:29
My Email:RichBrenda@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 6/93-6/97
Division: 1st
Rate/Rank: sn
Comments:
Just wanted to see how my old shipmates were doing and up to. I am in Dallas
Chuck Byers - 08/22/00 04:10:59
My Email:delta16442@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 1969-1971
Division: 1st Division & 2nd Division
Rate/Rank: SN
Comments:
I was on the first crew that left Bremerton Washington to sail for Norfolk Virginia.
Tommy C Collins - 08/18/00 15:09:10
My Email:tccolli@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 4-76 10-79
Division: M &P-1
Rate/Rank: FA-MM2
Comments:
I thought that I was in the guest book, I have got mail from you bill and Pitt's and I thinks Lamb also. You have done a great job on this. I retired 2 years ago from the navy as a MMCM and now working as a contractor. I have returned to the Seattle many
imes doing Visits for the navy and was last onboard in 99 in earle nj she looked great and it was as if I had never left. I'd love to hear from any of the people I served with take care, once more great Job
Tommy
McCreary, Jeffrey S. - 08/18/00 09:52:03
My Email:mccreary@netl.doe.gov
Division: weps
Comments:
McCreary, Jeffrey S. - 08/18/00 09:51:54
My Email:mccreary@netl.doe.gov
Division: weps
Comments:
Hank Youd - 08/16/00 19:05:37
My Email:watyasanow@aol.com
Dates Served: 94-98
Division: OI
Rate/Rank: EW3
Comments:
Just lookin for some Herbs I served with!
Oscar Gonzales - 08/16/00 01:24:26
My Email:Mystifid3@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 1970 - 1972
Division: 1st Division
Rate/Rank: E-3 Boatswain mate
Phone (optional): 210-733-7518
Comments:
Craig Carson - 08/11/00 14:21:49
My Email:craig.r.carson@usa.conoco.com
Dates Served: 1983-1986
Rate/Rank: BT2
Address (optional): Houston, TX
Comments:
Great Site. Interested in talking to anyone that served with me.
Jason"Horn-Dawg"Horner - 08/03/00 20:18:40
My Email:erinandjasonh@yahoo.com
Dates Served: Oct 21,1991 to June 28, 1993
Division: Repair
Rate/Rank: DCFN
Comments:
How are you guys doing? I'm looking for anyone with any info on how I can contact DC2 Andy Fuller. I know he was living in NJ with his wife Pam back in 93'. He was a good friend of mine and I've lost track of him. Just like to get in touch and shoot the b
ll like old times! Any info will do, but a phone number or address would be great!. thanks for your time. Jaye Horner
Lester Lonnie Lingerfelt, Jr - 08/02/00 07:01:03
My Email:lingsmauser1943@earthlink.net
Dates Served: June '81 - June '85
Division: E Division
Rate/Rank: EM3 (SW)
Address (optional): Cherryville, North Carolina
Comments:
Good to see a site like this on the internet. It sure would be nice to hear from other shipmates. Wasn't Capt. Frost cool? Does anyone remember the big boom in Porte Torres? It sure was hotter than hell back there! Email me if you were on the Seattle from
'82 to '85.
Brandon Justice - 07/31/00 01:10:01
My Email:acf5857262@cs.com
Dates Served: 1993-1996
Division: Supply
Rate/Rank: E3
Address (optional): 5447 Juliette Rd Juliette, GA 31046
Phone (optional): 912 992-9183
Comments:
Looking for shipmates!
Lonnie Lingerfelt - 07/30/00 12:35:49
My Email:lingsmauser1943@earthlink.com
Dates Served: 03MAR82 to 18Jun 85
Division: E Division
Rate/Rank: EM3(SW)
Comments:
Thank you for this site. It's good to hear from my old shipmates. The USS seattle is the hardest working ship in the fleet, and I'll bet the Detroit is STILL in the yards!
Rob Norris - 07/30/00 05:46:49
My Email:norris08@earthlink.net
Dates Served: 93-95
Rate/Rank: BT3
Comments:
Duhon; Joe N. - 07/09/00 03:00:55
My Email:jduhon_71@yahoo.com
Dates Served: Nov. 1971 to Jul. 1975
Division: M Divison
Rate/Rank: MM3
Comments:
I would like to here from anyone who was in M divison while I was on board. If anyone knows how to reach Doug Perry let me know. I still remember what a grease gun is for. Do you? Joe N. Duhon
Charlie Lyons - 07/03/00 17:17:57
My Email:emmy8176@aol.com
Dates Served: 1972-1975
Division: RASE 1ST DIV
Rate/Rank: BM3
Comments:
Vic Scoggin - 06/30/00 17:51:51
My URL:http://www.savthecumberland.org
My Email:tradervic@mindspring.com
Dates Served: 1977-June 81
Division: M-Div / P-1
Rate/Rank: MM2
Address (optional): Sullivan's Ridge Tn.
Comments:
Bill, I was thrilled to find this site on a search! Thanks for starting the site. I believe it will bring many memories and contacts to guys that served on the "King of the Med". Awesome picture of the sea sparrow!!!! There is no room for negative comment
, (about the picture not coming out) sooner or later we eat those words. I remember that rocket taking off. I had never seen anything take off that fast. Once in a lifetime picture. Way to go!!! Shipmates, Vic Scoggin
Jennifer Henderson - 06/19/00 18:08:46
My URL:http://www.yahoo.com
My Email:rich_360_99@yahoo.com
Dates Served: n/a
Division: n/a
Rate/Rank: ITSA
Address (optional): 1668 D Street Box Andrews Airforce Base MD 20762
Phone (optional): 301-817-2333
Comments:
Good afternoon my name is Jennifer Henderson and I was looking for a very a very good friend of mine. The last I have heard from her she was supposed to be reporting to the USS Seattle at or around December 1999, January 2000. Her name is Martina Inez A
len. If there is any informaton you can give me that would be greatly appreciated.
Harry J. Gawronski - 06/13/00 13:34:09
My Email:ixnordun@yahoo.com
Dates Served: Sept 74 - Oct 77
Division: S-1
Rate/Rank: DP2
Address (optional): Dunkirk, N.Y.
Comments:
I reported aboard in the fall of 74 while the Seattle was in drydock. Made Med cruises in 76 and 77 and got out in the Med 1n 77. Would like
to hear from all the S-1 gang. I was happy to see
Zasu Pitts on there. Zas and I missed ships movememt in 75 and had to meet the Seattle in
Mayport. It was a lot of fun.
I have been married for 20 years and have three sons, My oldest son Jack is currently aboard the
USS Princeton (tdy) in San Diego. I am a Quality
Assurance Manager at a steel plant. Would like
to find Henry Norris, Wendell Ingram, Carl Christianson and others that were in S-1 back then
charles ulrich sr. - 06/11/00 19:04:22
My Email:ulrich@illicom.net
Dates Served: may 69- jan 73
Division: 3rd
Rate/Rank: BM3
Address (optional): paxton,il 60957
Comments:
I put a lot of miles on the SEATTLE,I sure am glad that someone started a web page. E-MAIL me with any info. you have about the SEATTLE.
David Wilcox - 06/11/00 02:29:18
My Email:yovid@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 90-93
Division: 2nd and Weps
Rate/Rank: GMGsn
Comments:
BM1 Tucker,BM3 Nobles,BMC Ruth,GMC Brown,GMG 1
Hawkins(sorry if mispelled)BM3 POTTER(GOD BLESS)
MR.O'FARREL THANK YOU.
Ron "Zaz" Pitts - 06/10/00 16:05:09
My Email:mauiwowi@mediaone.net
Dates Served: 11/73-8/77
Rate/Rank: MM2
Address (optional): 15 Suwanee Road
Phone (optional): 781 337 1962
Comments:
PLEASE NOTE - My Email addy has changed since I first signed up two years ago.THE ONE LISTED HERE IS GOOD. (DELETE: mauiwowi@idt.net) Buzzy and others have tried the old one without success. My apologies.
I was the MM "back aft" that did all the cartoons and acted like a stooge most of the time. (That's why I made Second!) MM1 Romero thought I was destined for the Lower Level forever. Frank, if you're out there, I done good! (you old fart)
I got out (running) in Palma during the '77 Med cruise and went into touring audio (Soundman - stage management). Worked with Aerosmith, Boston, Joe Cocker, Billy Squire, Mellissa Manchester, Pousette/Dart, Chick Corea/Stanley Clarke and had my own projec
"all original" rock band (manager) called "AUGUST" out of Boston. Check out: www.MP3.com/jimmydangelo
I did a cartoon in The Beat Magazine called 'Guido Incoginto' from '82-'87.
In '88, tired of the road. the weasels, the lack of a life - joined the union (NMU) and went aboard the tugs in Boston as engineer ("chief" is the title tug engineers get - ironic, ain't it?) Soon thereafter I married a wonderful gal that stuck with me t
ough all the music BS as well as the sea separations. (JW Hope - ex Seattle snipe from Upstate NY. was one of my ushers)
Looking to travel wherever to attend a reunion. Last I heard the Seattle is homeported in Earle NJ. Maybe Atlantic City would be a good place. From what I hear, the casinos all about GIVE away rooms and food if you wanna gamble and anyone who goes to sea
n an ammunition ship is a definate gambler!
(flick, flick, puff, puff.... KA-BOOOOOOOM)
Look for the credits of movie The Perfect Storm. I was on the tug (ETHEL TIBBETS - Boston Towing Co / A Reinauer Company) that was used as a camera platform for the sea scenes. Director Wolfgang Petersson waited for a No'reaster to shoot. The hollywood y
ppie-face pierced-film weenies were sick as hell (so was I - but I know the the Saltine Cracker Secret!) and didn't realize one could 'projectile vomit' throught one's nose - and attendant peircings!
Will be doing the TALL SHIP 2000 parade tug assists as well as the annual USS Constitution 'turnaroud' in Boston this summer (2000) on the tug JASON REINAUER.
Take care, be well and remember the Seattle Super Service!
Liberty call - all sections!
Zaz - mauiwowi@mediaone.net
Boston
stephen hill - 05/30/00 02:15:16
My Email:srh@exploremaine.com
Dates Served: april 82 - nov 85
Division: weapons
Rate/Rank: gmg2
Address (optional): 91 bryant rd.turner,me 042828
Phone (optional): 207-225-3791
Comments:
I would like to contact some of the crew members who served on seattle from 82-85.
david jensen - 05/20/00 20:07:44
My Email:roofmaker1.aol.com
Dates Served: 9 75 9 77
Division: engineering
Rate/Rank: bt3
Phone (optional): 714-590-1879
Comments:
Robert Toner - 05/05/00 13:33:57
My Email:robert.toner@us.pwcglobal.com
Dates Served: July 1981 - December 1983
Division: X-Division
Rate/Rank: YN2(SW)
Address (optional): Brooklyn, NY
Comments:
Served during 2 Med Cruises, explosion, 2 GITMO's & several other deployments. Where is the ship now?
David Meads - 04/29/00 01:44:14
My Email:MeadsMotorsports@JUNO.com
Dates Served: 1970-1973
Division: Weapons Div.
Rate/Rank: GMG-3
Comments:
I boarded the USS Seattle in 1970 while she was in Portsmith for repairs etc. from the cruise from Seattle Wash. I was on board for the first Mediteranian cruise and several others. I worked in the ships armory and was gun captain on mount 31 for one year
LEROY LEWIS - 04/27/00 15:19:30
My Email:ROYDAD@AOL.COM
Dates Served: 1985 TO 1990
Division: B-DIV.
Rate/Rank: BTC E-7
Address (optional): 924 BAMBERG PL VB VA
Phone (optional): 757-468-5418
Comments:
LET ME KNOW MORE OF WHATS GOING ON!!! THANKS
