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First Name :   JEFF
Last Name :   CARSON
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTM-149
Comments: :   SERVED AS CHIEF ENGINEER ON TOKA YTM-149, FROM 1971 TO 1974...SHE WAS A GREAT TUG. REBUILT THE 3278A'S FROM SCRATCH. SHE DID NOT MISS A COMMITMENT FOR 3 YEARS..
First Name :   Ray
Last Name :   Stein
Navy Tug You Served on: :   None
Comments: :   Looks like a great site to get going, Most of us don't pay much attention to you important sailors. Keep this site up and going Smith.
E-Mail Address :   raystein@altavista.com
First Name :   Roy E
Last Name :   Smith
Navy Tug You Served on: :   USSmith
Comments: :   I see it works see you DAD
E-Mail Address :   resmith@okeechobee.com
First Name :   Larry
Last Name :   Thomas
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 806, 814
Comments: :   Excellent page.
E-Mail Address :   larry.thomas@mwra.state.ma.us
First Name :   Todd
Last Name :   Post
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-834
Comments: :   Served as Tugmaster on the 834 from 96-99. I'm now a Harbor Pilot at Subase New London Ct.
E-Mail Address :   qm2sw@aol.com
First Name :   robert
Last Name :   brittingham
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ytl 456 and ytm747
Comments: :   Craftmaster on both. YTL-456 in Vietnam 66-67 and ytm-747 in Newport R.I. 68-70
E-Mail Address :   britt@searchandrecruit.com
First Name :   Jim
Last Name :   Hollenbeck
Navy Tug You Served on: :   N/A
Comments: :   My father Jack Hollenbeck served on the AT-62 the USS Tamaroa during WW2. I have photos I'd like to share in his memory.
E-Mail Address :   jjhk@earthlink.net
First Name :   BM1(SW) Kurt
Last Name :   Horst
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTL-602
Comments: :   Two tours; 1st 1993-1996, 2nd 1999-2002
E-Mail Address :   horstka@mail.ports.navy.mil
First Name :   BM1(SW) Kurt
Last Name :   Horst
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-771
Comments: :   Two tours; 1st 1993-1996, 2nd 1999-2002
E-Mail Address :   horstka@mail.ports.navy.mil
First Name :   BM1(SW) Kurt
Last Name :   Horst
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-760
Comments: :   One tour in LaMaddalena, Italy 1996-1999
E-Mail Address :   horstka@mail.ports.navy.mil
First Name :   BILLY
Last Name :   SMITH
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-784
Comments: :   ENFN/EN3 ON YTB-784 1978-1981 FIRST DUTY STATION, SUBIC BAY, LOVED IT
E-Mail Address :   SEREVIVR17@AOL.COM
First Name :   FRANK
Last Name :   BIRDSALL
Navy Tug You Served on: :   
Comments: :   NICE SITE..MY SON "MARK BIRDSALL" SERVED ON THE "USS EDENTON ATS1"..I FOUND YOUR SITE WHILE TRYING TO FIND SOME OF HIS SHIPMATES.....
E-Mail Address :   WITCHDOCTOR727@AOL.COM
First Name :   Dan
Last Name :   Carlson
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Piqua, YTB 793
Comments: :   Served in Holy Lock Scotland as an EM2 from 1976 to 1979. The Piqua was owned by an SSBN Squadron. Subron 14 also owned the Natick (760)and the Saugus (780)in Holy Lock.
E-Mail Address :   Carlsd@means.net
First Name :   Brian
Last Name :   Gilvey
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Metacom (YTB-829)
Comments: :   I was the Tugmaster on Metacom (YTB-829) from June 1990 ~ Oct 1992 as a BM1 at SUBASE New London CT. Went into the Harbor Pilot Program from there and have been a Pilot in GTMO, DIEGO GARCIA, ROOSEVELT ROADS PR & now at Naval Weapons Station Earle New Jer
E-Mail Address :   mrpilot01@home.com
First Name :   MIKE
Last Name :   WILBER
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTM 402
Comments: :   I REPORTED ABOARD IN OCT 1971 IN KODIAK ALASKA SHE WAS IN KODIAK PORT CONTROL IN JUME OF 1971 WE SEALED HER UP AND SHE WAS TOWED BY A ATF TO SEATTLE WHERE SHE WAS TO BE DECOMISHONED AND LATER SUNK I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A PIC. OF HER WHICH I FOUND IN
E-Mail Address :   RUDEMHW@AOL.COM
First Name :   John
Last Name :   Dupee
Navy Tug You Served on: :   AGAWAM (YTB809)
Comments: :   I was Agawam's last Master & Commander at NavSta Roosevelt Roads. I had her from June 98 to June 99 when we outsourced to civilian boats . Brother Gilvey above then qualified me as a Harbor Pilot and I am now the Chief Pilot here in GTMO. Fresh coffee's o
E-Mail Address :   harborpilot@icqmail.com
First Name :   Langdon
Last Name :   Johnson
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 812
Comments: :   This is perhaps the best website I have found regarding my military career. Keep up the good work. I will send some photos from Port-ops San Fancisco.
E-Mail Address :   felonious187@aol.com
First Name :   FRED
Last Name :   REEP
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Father was CBM on YTL 197.
Comments: :   Great site! I've been collecting photos and stories on YTL's, YTM's, & YTB's for the past 8 years. I have some 760 class photos that you can use as soon as I get a new scanner. I think I can help out with some YTM's also. Fred
E-Mail Address :   tugworks@fiber-net.com
First Name :   William
Last Name :   Hills
Navy Tug You Served on: :   none
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   I worked for Conners Marine for several years as aBarge capt. on the N.Y.State barge canal. I Left the canal in 1937.
E-Mail Adress :   RIFTON@Optonline.net
First Name :   Carl
Last Name :   Wayne
Navy Tug You Served on: :   
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   Great Site. Help Paul out with info and pictures.
E-Mail Adress :   carl@tugbytes.com
First Name :   Fred
Last Name :   Mallett
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Coast Guard-Mahmoning
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1970
Comments: :   
E-Mail Adress :   tugzalert@aol.com
First Name :   JOHN
Last Name :   SILKS, SR.
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-794
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   JAN 69 TO FEB 70
Comments: :   WOULD LIKE TO FIND A MORE DETAILED PICTURE OF YTB-794
E-Mail Adress :   GOOFYJ6860@AOL.COM
First Name :   Rodger
Last Name :   Dana
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ATF-100, USS Chowanoc
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1956-58
Comments: :   Nice site! I have friends who served on YTB 401,Owachomo & YTM 4,Tlingit. They have asked me,but I don't know much. Anybody help me? E-mail me at Chowanoc@NAFTS.com
E-Mail Adress :   Chowanoc@NAFTS.com
First Name :   Roger
Last Name :   Moritz
Navy Tug You Served on: :   None
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   N/A
Comments: :   Spent almost 8 years serving my country as an Army paratrooper. Out of curiosity, I decided to do an Internet search on "Tugboats" and found your site. It's interesting and I plan on revisiting.
E-Mail Adress :   srmoritz@norcom2000.com
First Name :   Jim
Last Name :   Hollenbeck
Navy Tug You Served on: :   
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   My dad served on the AT-62 the "old Tamaroa". I sent you some photos from his scrape book. Please dedicate them to his memory. Jim Hollenbeck
E-Mail Adress :   jjhk@earthlink.net
First Name :   John
Last Name :   
Navy Tug You Served on: :   none
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   Worked for Southern Shipbuilding after they built some YTB's.
E-Mail Adress :   jmd@mho.net
First Name :   Daniel
Last Name :   Healey
Navy Tug You Served on: :   USS Apopka
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1 Week
Comments: :   Took a one week trip on this ship while stationed in Rota Spain as their Radioman. Only wish I had been assigned to her.
E-Mail Adress :   Bulk102@aol.com
First Name :   cALVIN
Last Name :   mCkINNEY
Navy Tug You Served on: :   USS Mauvila YTM 328
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1962
Comments: :   Stationed in San Juan, P.R. Served about 6 months, then went into Admiral's Security
E-Mail Adress :   cmckinne@tampabay.rr.com
First Name :   Dairen
Last Name :   Mucha
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Dahlonega
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1966-1968
Comments: :   Spent 2 yrs. in wonderful Norfolk, Va.
E-Mail Adress :   diron4@iwon.com
First Name :   warren
Last Name :   griffiths
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ytb 795,777,776,835,830
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   80's 90's
Comments: :   what happend to the 777 in guam? when did the 95 76 go aground who was in charge?
E-Mail Adress :   boatsgriff@yahoo.com
First Name :   Clark
Last Name :   Havard
Navy Tug You Served on: :   none
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   none
Comments: :   I am bidding on a NOS (new old stock) surplus propulsion shaft for a ytb. It will be a bargain for someone who needs or may need. Price will be much below what Navy initially paid. Any ideas?
E-Mail Adress :   clarkhavard@hotmail.com
First Name :   Carrie
Last Name :   schmidt
Navy Tug You Served on: :   none
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   noine
Comments: :   cool
E-Mail Adress :   
First Name :   Jason
Last Name :   Smith
Navy Tug You Served on: :   
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   
E-Mail Adress :   carpathia27@hotmail.com
First Name :   Cam
Last Name :   Borruso
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB776-Weehawken
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   4/67 to 4/68
Comments: :   Served on YTB776 AT MIDWAY ISLAND 1967/1968. The best duty I had.
E-Mail Adress :   camillo34@aol.com
First Name :   Paul
Last Name :   Everitt
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB-404 Coshecton
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1957-1959
Comments: :   Was stationed at Green Cove Springs Fla pier alpha made carrier moves in Mayport Fla would like to hear from any body stationed in Mayport or Green Cove Spgs in 1957-1959.
E-Mail Adress :   pme57cve@aol.com
First Name :   JERRY
Last Name :   OLDAKER
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 536 USS NAHOKE
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1959 -1960 PANAMA CANAL ZONE
Comments: :   Would like to hear from ship mates or any one who served at Cristobal Harbor Defense Unit, Coco Solo, in Panama
E-Mail Adress :   oopiedoo@msmisp.com
First Name :   Jim
Last Name :   Walker ENC (SS) RET.
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTM 402
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   Dec. 1961 - Dec. 1962
Comments: :   SERVED AS CHIEF ENGINEER ON YTM 402 AT KODIAK ALASKA. My Web Site: http://www.cox-internet.com/jimwalker
E-Mail Adress :   jimw@cox-internet.com
First Name :   jeff
Last Name :   larson
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB753,YTM734,YTM805
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   04/75- 01/77
Comments: :   Great duty, wrong company. I really have some great memories of the jobs I worked and the people I worked with! Would like to look a few of them up but dont know how. mabye you can help?!
E-Mail Adress :   frolo@cruzio.com
First Name :   jeff
Last Name :   larson
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ytb805,816,834,793,829
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   75-77
Comments: :   these were some of the boats stationed@ pier 14 New London I also served on, on a "as needed" basis. thanks for doing this site. I'll try to send somepictures in the near future! J.D. Larson
E-Mail Adress :   frolo@cruzio.com
First Name :   Paul
Last Name :   Webb
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 401
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1952-1953
Comments: :   I have pictures of two YTB'S at KODIAK,ALASKA. I served on LSU 778.
E-Mail Adress :   cpwebb2@home.com
First Name :   Elvira Guerzone
Last Name :   Velasquez
Navy Tug You Served on: :   NA
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   Na
Comments: :   Just love The view I'm So Proud Of you!
E-Mail Adress :   Same
First Name :   J. Richard
Last Name :   Huelbig
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 150
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1952-54
Comments: :   I am trying to find the name of the boat. It was wyandot or wayndot or something similar to the above names. Can you be of any assistance?
E-Mail Adress :   Mackmerri@aol
First Name :   Paul
Last Name :   Webb
Navy Tug You Served on: :   Owachomo YTB401
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1952-1953
Comments: :   From the log of the USNS KODIAK, ALASKA. On 13 July, the Mahopac reported that she had two wires in her screw and needed a tow. The CG cutter Bittersweet was dispatched to aid the Mahopac, but was unable to get a line to her because of heavy swell. On 14
E-Mail Adress :   cpwebb2@home.com
First Name :   Robert
Last Name :   Pollock
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB520
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   56-57
Comments: :   USS NACHENINGA YTB520 home port KWAJALEIN
E-Mail Adress :   rwpoock@msn.com
First Name :   robert
Last Name :   pollock
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ytb520
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   56-57
Comments: :   USSNACHENINGA YTB520 Homeport KWAJALEIN
E-Mail Adress :   
First Name :   robert
Last Name :   pollock
Navy Tug You Served on: :   ytb520
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   56-57
Comments: :   USSNACHENINGA YTB520 Homeport KWAJALEIN
E-Mail Adress :   
First Name :   Sean
Last Name :   McMahon
Navy Tug You Served on: :   None
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   N/A
Comments: :   I am looking for anyone with information regarding the ATA-188. My father who passed away many years ago, served on this vessel during 1944-46 and I would sincerely appreciate any info regarding the ATA-188's service in the Pacific during WWII. Thank you.
E-Mail Adress :   seanmcmahon3@yahoo.com
First Name :   RICHARD
Last Name :   DEJESU
Navy Tug You Served on: :   YTB 151 YTB 216 YTB 227 YTB 534
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   1958 1961
Comments: :   SERVED ABOARD YTB 151 USS KONOKA YTB 216 USS COCHESE YTB 227 USS ALAMINGO YTB 534 USS NADLI BROOKLYN NAVY YARD 1958 TO 1961 BEST DUTY BEST CREWS THANKS FOR THE GREAT WEB SITE AKA THE SAINT
E-Mail Adress :   RD1AMVET88
First Name :   Terry
Last Name :   Chronister
Navy Tug You Served on: :   
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   Searched for friend Bruce Silar who served on YTB-524 late 1950's in Gitmo.
E-Mail Adress :   tlchronister@juno.com
First Name :   Butch
Last Name :   Borgerding
Navy Tug You Served on: :   U.S.S. St. Louis LKA-116
Years Served on Tug (Dates): :   
Comments: :   I would like very much to have a "Ships Photo" of YTB-763 (Muskegon) I Served aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis LKA-116 San Diego, Ca. 1978-81 And I am from "Muskegon", Mi. Please e-mail me if you can help me. Thank You !
E-Mail Adress :   schrubs41@hotmail.com
  


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