Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries [9], OTO Melara Mk75 76mm/62caliber naval gun, "Russia suspends military cooperation with Nato", "DoD details Russian buzzing of U.S. frigate", "U.S. Navy Warship In Black Sea Ahead of Sochi Olympics", "USS Taylor being inspected after running aground off Turkey", "U.S. Warship Deployed Near Sochi Runs Aground", Navy relieves USS Taylor's commander after ship ran aground, "Six Things to Know About USS Taylor (FFG 50)", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Taylor_(FFG-50)&oldid=1089166463, Slated for sale to Taiwan by the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013, 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots (9,300km at 33km/h), 6 x Mk 11 Mod 1 High Speed Radial Texture Enhancer Removed 1988 Terrazzo upgrade, This page was last edited on 22 May 2022, at 08:20. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. The new machinery appears to have been less efficient than the original, consuming twice the fuel for only a one-half knot increase in maximum speed. USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. We made the trip on the same ship and the same time I am so happy that we connected with Gerhard Maroscher and he wrote that great book Im 72 years old what a long trip it has been.wonderful to hear from you.be well. The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. His story and my story are similar. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all . (which is also free) There is also an option to purchase a frameable certificate with your relatives manifest info printed on it that I think is pretty neat. General Taylor was selected for the mission because her light draft was expected to enable her to negotiate the shallow approaches to the Island, while her speed would allow her to effectively pursue any ships attempting to embark the adventurers. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. Although at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General R. L. Howze. flags fluttered from bow to stern; while amidship were eleven foreign flags, "[5] The ship's skipper, Commander Dennis Volpe, was subsequently relieved and reassigned. She was later sold for commercial operation under several names before being scrapped some time after 1981.[1]. Thank you for your note. 6 January 1955 to 29 March 1956, Anchor Log anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. [1][10] She was redesigned by F. Grice and rebuilt by G. Lyndal of Baltimore, a new engine and boiler being supplied at the same time by Charles Reeder & Sons of the same city. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. to the refugees. The 374 men bunked aft, the 316 women forward, with cabins Keep in touch. Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard You may not use more left via Italy or Shanghai. Women were assigned to help in the kitchen; Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. I was eleven and I had to be with the adults. Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. How did you discover my website? Joe Kwapisz. Vietnam I will send you the money for the book and will order several more will also speak to our library about ordering Thank You. Statue of Liberty the fireboats sent up their streams of water and the whistles "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. She and other women and their small children were berthed in officers quarters while the men slept in hammocks. Our trip took about 10 days. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Auxiliary ships of the United States Navy, 1 25.3 in bore, 6 ft stroke single-cylinder. ; USS Washington was a row galley that operated in Narragansett Bay during the winter and spring of 1776.; USS Washington was one of 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress. Good luck. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. As a sunken ship, she is the largest artificial reef in the world, next to the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. for information about a troopship listed on this website. Where can I find the passenger list from the USS General W. M. Black that includes the year 1949? reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. 's," The Mast Magazine, September former officer's dining room. USAT General Haan. World War II Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. Save big with our Hometown pass membership! I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. The General W.M. Built by Earles Shipbuilding Co, Hull for the Wilson Line, she was launched on 26th Apr.1881. USS General C. C. Ballou (AP-157) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II.She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou.She was transferred to the U.S. Army as USAT General C. C. Ballou in 1946. Beginning in 1952, the ship began transporting troops from the West Coast to Korea to serve in the Korean War. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. On February5, 2014, Taylor was scheduled to enter the Black Sea along with Mount Whitney in support of the Sochi Olympics. Launched July 18 1943. Ballou also, but in June of 1950. In fact, a group of banks and financiers right here in Key West bought the USS General Taylor and it was docked for a time at the East Quay Pier of the Key West Harbor. She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. men were given clean-up assignments on deck or in the engine room. Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), October 1949 and redesignated USS General A. E. Anderson (T-AP-111) During the Korean War USS General A.E. Harry Taylor, born on 26 June 1862 in Tilton, N.H., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1884, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineerson 15 June. "Ex-Transport Carries D.P. Walker later testified that for most of the voyage aboard General Taylor, in spite of being seriously ill, he was kept chained hand and foot in "filthy"[4] and oppressively hot conditions in or near the engine room of the steamer's hold,[5] apart from brief periods of a few hours a day when he was allowed on deck. Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern out of a machine, and in the evening we saw black-and-white American movies Thank You Gerhard for your beautiful book that also shared my own distant memory of my trip to America. [1] Maybe we saw each other? [1] I reside in Bucks Co, PA. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. Walker later testified that for most of the voyage aboard General Taylor, in spite of being seriously ill, he was kept chained hand and foot in "filthy"[4] and oppressively hot conditions in or near the engine room of the steamer's hold,[5] apart from brief periods of a few hours a day when he was allowed on deck. meager belongings. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. than a few lines without permission. USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship in the United States Navy in World War II named in honor of U.S. Army Chief of Engineers Harry Taylor. Museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year. taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but They realized [4] Walker was later infamously sentenced by a Florida civil court to having the letters "S.S."an acronym for "Slave Stealer"[6]branded on his hand. worker]. regards, USS GENERAL W. A. MANN AP-112. She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. I found the manifest on Ancestry.com Since I knew names and dates it was easy. I was so happy because my parents never had any documentation as to the ship we arrived on. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. Displaced Person Transports: Gerda Konyen (Wickett), Michigan. For This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. The author mentioned - 2002. 's to sift ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be In fact, a group of banks and financiers right here in Key West bought the USS General Taylor and it was docked for a time at the East Quay Pier of the Key West Harbor. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. She was transferred to the U.S. Army as USAT General C. C. Ballou in 1946. My Baba who is 93 remembers it like it was yesterday! Struck from Naval Register December 1 1966. after World War II. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. 1948 out Communists and other subversives." How interesting! I remember the soldiers giving me salted peanuts to combat seasickness. Thank you! [1][10] She was redesigned by F. Grice and rebuilt by G. Lyndal of Baltimore, a new engine and boiler being supplied at the same time by Charles Reeder & Sons of the same city. woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, Run," L. N. Mermer, The Mast Magazine, July 1948 There was Attorney Following World War II USS General Henry W. Butner was assigned to the Naval Transportation Service (NTS) Absorbed into the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949, redesignated USS General Henry W. Butner (T-AP-113) USS General Henry W. Butner performed Occupation duty and China Service for the following periods: In 1993, Taylor changed homeport to Mayport, Florida, with the closing of Charleston Naval Station. USS General W. A. Mann was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949, redesignated USS General W. A. Mann (T-AP-112) During the Korean War USS General W. A Mann participated in the following campaigns: Black carried several thousand displaced persons from Europe to ports in Venezuela, Australia, Brazil, and New York from 1948 to 1949. My grandparents came over on the General W. M. Black in 1949. to Watson B. Miller, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, "A In August 2008, Taylor entered the Black Sea conducting a pre-planned routine visit to the region to interact and exercise with NATO partners Romania and Bulgaria. The GALILEO was a 2,990 gross ton ship, length 350.7ft x beam 41.2ft, one funnel, two masts, iron construction, single screw and a speed of 12 knots. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. Michael Lederman. [11], For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. This database is an indexed collection of the draft cards from the Fourth Registration. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. One lives 45 minutes away and we are good friends. [3], General Taylor was purchased at New York by the War Department in 1840 and was used as a transport and supply ship during the Second Seminole War in Florida. This film was originally dated by Julien Bryan as 1947. We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. he came to the United States as a Displaced Person (D.P. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. His homeland was Romania. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Most of my cousins are still in Germany but they dont have much knowledge because everyone seemed to be displaced during the war and afterwards. General Taylor was employed as a dispatch vessel at the Navy Yard until April 1852, when, needing extensive repairs, she was sold at public auction at Pensacola for $3,000. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. He immigrated to Australia on the General Greely arriving in Newcastle 12 October 1949. On 10 October 1846, General Taylor caught fire while lying at the wharf of the Pensacola Navy Yard, and was burned to the water's edge. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). My parents and I- I was 8 at the time came to the US just a little later, arriving in NY on June 10, 1952, also on the Gen. Ballou. On 16 June 1949 she left Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 24 June 1949. [7] If you are unable to find the person you are searching for in this collection, try the Browse option and search by ship name and year. By the way, did you purchase my book? It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry -class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (1925-1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War . At the end of the war, the American public demanded the rapid demobilization of overseas troops. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. Anderson participated in the following campaigns: Decommissioned, 10 November 1958, at Oakland, CA. By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. Seemingly without effort, I quickly learned English in the middle of hot humid Georgia. reserved for the aged and for mothers with small children.". We were on that ship also DP. [1], In July 1844, General Taylor was used to convey abolitionist Jonathan Walker from Key West to the Pensacola Navy Yard, where he was handed over to local authorities and charged with slave stealing. Then after two round-trip voyages to India and back to New York with returning soldiers and sailors, the ship sailed 13 January 1946 for a voyage that was to take her around the world visiting Calcutta, Manila, and other ports before mooring at San Francisco 8 March with over 3,000 troops. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. If you remember from my previous email I was four when we landed in NY on April 12, 1952. [citation needed], General Taylor was employed as a dispatch vessel at the Navy Yard until April 1852, when, needing extensive repairs, she was sold at public auction at Pensacola for $3,000. We use cookies to give you the best experience. This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. 28 August 1942 | 30 September 1943, Anchor Log Are you a Key West local? This letter brought a rush of memories, She arrived Marseilles after the Japanese surrender, and sailed with returning veterans 23 August bound for Hampton Roads. General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. consisted of 388 Poles, Next in number were 178 Lithuanians. [I guess I passed the test.]. General C. H. Muir (AP-142) was launched 24 November 1944 under Maritime Commission contract by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. John H. Deasy; acquired and commissioned 12 April 1945 at Portland, Captain J. D. Conway in command. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. Like other Displaced Persons, we soon found out The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. General Taylor was selected for the mission because her light draft was expected to enable her to negotiate the shallow approaches to the Island, while her speed would allow her to effectively pursue any ships attempting to embark the adventurers. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. Hi Anneliese, The transport decommissioned at Hoboken, New Jersey, 17 May, was returned to the Maritime Commission, and eventually served as a transport for Army Transportation Service. Donate, U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969, Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War, info@usstaylor468.org | 2023 USS Taylor Reunion Association. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. They include the volumes in the Navy Department Librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. I was wondering how you were able to locate the manifest for your voyage. spend on deck. Deck Logs Meals were taken at standing-height Keep in touch. General C. C. Ballou, (AP-157) was launched 7 March 1945 under Maritime Commission contract (MC #714) by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, California; sponsored by Mrs. Harry J. Bernat; acquired by the Navy 20 May 1945; and commissioned 30 June 1945. [3] 's stood there on deck watching their She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. Gerda Konyen-Wickett. I was sea sick the whole time. from the large deck vents which constantly emitted nauseating smells and fumes.". Ohio, Hi Gerhard, On 5 April 1949, USAT General C. C. Ballou departed Naples with 859 displaced persons from Europe for resettlement in Australia arriving 29 April 1949 at Melbourne. Visit Taylor Sailors. Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . Hyde General John Pope to US Navy USNS General John Pope (T-AP-110) Some in our extended family stayed in Austria, others moved to Germany and others emigrated to Canada and Australia over the years following the war. [1], The ship was rebuilt as an 11,369 gross ton container ship by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Ship Repair Yard in Hoboken, New Jersey after being gutted by the Alabama Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and renamed SS Brooklyn, USCG ON 513557, IMO 6903149. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors Because I can speak German, lived in Germany, and taught German in my second career, most people who know me think I was German. Following shakedown off San Diego, General C. C. Ballou departed San Pedro 29 July 1945 for France via the Panama Canal. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. I was only four but remember we all had to go on board as someone died and they had the burial at sea. The other gentleman lives within 45 minutes of me. Some were "ostarbeiter" [eastern-workers] -- Stewart that carried D.P. Gerda, I believe my dad and his family were on this ship too of Polish decent kolcz and sliwinski family were in a concentration camp. The new stories were added to the book and the book was re-written with the input of professional editors. My husband served as Third Engineer Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. Subsequently, from April 1946 until 1949 USS General William Mitchell (AP-114) sailed from West Coast ports and shuttled troops and supplies to and from Japan, China, Guam, and Hawaii. Assigned to MSTS October 1949. In closing thanks for listening, Your email address will not be published. In 1975 the ship was sold to Navieras de Puerto Rico, also known as the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority and renamed SS Humacao. [2] The single-cylinder, 98 hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. Just the other day another passenger on the ship contacted me, although he sailed to the USA one year before you and I did. Home, www.USMM.org 1998 I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Destroyed prior to commiss [citation needed]. This can make copies of some books, especially older volumes, extremely rare. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. this was one of the best.". Thanks for contacting me! We are friends now and occasionally meet for coffee. Cruise books are created for private distribution. U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Ive recently lost touch because weve done a large move this year and at our age things just seem to take a bit longer and last year was laid up for a while with a fractured foot. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. We were originally from Austria-Hungary our area (Buchenland / Bukovina) became part of Romania after the breakup of A.-H. after WWI. When will the next reunion in 2020 be? Construction edit Taylor ' s keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May 5, 1983. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. Ships transferred to Military Sea Transport Service from . Thank you for contacting me. In September 1849, General Taylor was despatched to Round Island, Mississippi, to help monitor a party of 500 or more "adventurers" gathered there, whose leaders were rumored to be planning an attack on Cuba. Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. Your email address will not be published. This collection is searchable by ship name, ship ID, year, and name of crew member. I do however vividly remember our sleeping quarters and the burial at sea of a person lost during the voyage. to retrieve any portion of the site. Representative Frank as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. This picture was taken in Bremerhaven, Germany, sometime in 1952. voyages. He sailed in 1951. Cold War I Believe that my Family was on this ship, Looking for help in finding the manifestDo I need to look on Ancestry.com. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. I do not recall the details of how I searched the website, but you it was not difficult to access the manifests for ships departing from Bremerhaven. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. Years later, living in NYC, I met my husband and while telling him about the voyage, he realized he had been on the same ship while in the army, when it was a troop ship going to Korea (he was 12 years older than I). Though there were 193 family groups aboard, there were no facilities for quartering General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. If you could point us to useful . I keep thinking another voyage like that would really help me lose weight. I have three original out of 4 family passengers that came over November 3rd 1951. U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949. since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. We had severe weather and high waves. past fade into oblivion" wrote a member of the crew on one of these Gerhard Maroscher Fortunately, General H. W. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. These C-4 Maritime Commission ships were built to transport I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before. long and rough. USS General C. C. Ballou (AP-157) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. They are not official Navy publications, and the Navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. "D.P. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be They usually include portraits of the sailors, officers, and other personnel aboard the ship, accompanied by the individuals surname and naval rate. General H. W. Butner arrived San Diego 24 April, and on 10 May made another Pacific cruise which lasted until her return to the West Coast 12 June. Im still trying to find information about my background, but since Ive lost both my parents and being an only child is difficult at best. 3 December 1951 to 2 October 1954, Anchor Log General Taylor had a length of 105 feet (32m), a beam of 17feet 6inches (5.33m), a draft of 6feet 6inches (1.98m) and a hold depth of 8feet 6inches (2.59m). I live in Ludington, Michigan. 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. In July 1844, General Taylor was used to convey abolitionist Jonathan Walker from Key West to the Pensacola Navy Yard, where he was handed over to local authorities and charged with slave stealing. All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. General C. C. Ballou completed her voyage by transiting the Panama Canal, arriving New York via San Juan, Puerto Rico 1 May. Hermann Haffner we were on the same ship and I too remember the burial at seawhere are you living now? Fellows, author of the Bill authorizing their entry into the country, [1], In September 2010, Taylor was buzzed by a Russian Tu-95 bomber. US troops returning home aboard the USS General Harry Taylor in August 1945 The points system in Band of Brothers is one of the historically accurate aspects of the show. I was on the same ship in 1952. 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