Gunzenhausen (German pronunciation: [ntsnhazn] (); Bavarian: Gunzenhausn) is a town in the Weienburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany.It is situated on the river Altmhl, 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Weienburg in Bayern, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuremberg.Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area. He wrote back, stating: The present time, with the Vietnam controversy heightened by the current Vietcong offensive and a consequent increase in criticism in Britain of American policies, hardly seems propitious for advising the Queen Mother to make a gesture of this kind. He had a house in Dunoon. The people, the scenery were beautiful. However, Sir Paul Gore-Booth, the head of the diplomatic service, rejected the proposal, fearing that it could generate enormous controversy and potentially put the Queen Mother at risk. Thanks for writing.Paul, Myself and a couple other members of our Holy Loch American Veterans Association living here in Scotland are working with other organisations toward establishing a permanent American Heritage Centre here in the Dunoon area. relieve the Blue crew who had just successfully completed EDISON's 1st patrol. (1996) The name Lazaretto is probably derived from the parable of Lazarus, the sore-covered leper who became the patron saint of leprosy, being a combination of his name and Santa Maria di Nazareth, the church on the Venetian island where the first quarantine station was opened. The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the 6th century, when Saint Munn landed there after leaving Ireland. I'd like to take my wife to Scotland and show her all of the places I lived and visited. Linda,You should be proud of your father's service. Did you work at the Philadelphia Navy Yard? Enjoyed reading all of these articles,Im a local to Dunoon,I moved here two months after the USNavy left.All i here are these great stories about,how it was back then.Sounds amazing! :), Jim,I too have fond memories of Scotland and the people. The expansion plans led to the signing this week of a formal agreement which will see the Ministry of Defence, Argyll and Bute Council and other local organisations work together to prepare both navy personnel and the wider community for a major change to life in the area. Was chief Holmes there when you were he was tough but you know how that goes. Went into Glasgow. Proteus, arrived on station march 3, 1961.) You can read his full bio by clicking on the above photo. From the mail, milk and spare parts you brought us to the target practice you provided you tug boat guys were the unsung heroes of the site. I WAS ON THE HOLLAND AND THE HUNTLEY, 1980-82. Notable is the mention of the arrival of the depot ship USS Proteus, which had been converted to be the first Polaris submarine tender during 1959-61, and had required the insertion of a 44-foot section amidships, where the missiles would be serviced. Thankfully, they always missed.Thanks for your service as well.Paul. A fictionalised version of the operation was later told in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heroes, with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley and Jos Ferrer. UMAVA's Mission & Values, and Ongoing Projects. Strange to see no evidence of a sub base. Holy Family University's School Certifying Official is: Jean Dixon. Finally, in June '87 the Hunley was relieved by the Simon Lake [for her 2nd Natick 760 as a cook from 1975 to 1977 Loved all my time there. Holy Loch Known by sailors as the 'Marine gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. My time in the holy loch I returned to Greenock Scotland in 1976 where I have been living for over forty years, Dennis,Thanks for writing and have a pint for all of us.Paul, My name is David Erdman My first command was the USS Hunley it was assume having my 18th birthday in Scotland at the harmony bar and sundowner I was abopted by a local family and stayed there until I transferred to the USS Iowa, Hi nice to read your comments about Holy Loch Site drove buses to and from site many memories of the trips made with ERP workers from all the shipyards also Captain Bump who travelled on the bus from Bairds garage to site. Holy Loch was one of several locations on or near the Firth of Clyde considered for the refit site. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining . That collaborative support comes from the following extensions of AMVETS: Office: (301) 459-9600 | Fax: (301) 459-7924, Membership Line: (877) 726-8387 (function() { My wife and I loved Dunoon. I really wish we would have known each other. was completed by USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN 658). I married a Scottish girl from Port Glasgow and we had two great children there. I enjoyed weekend nights in the hotel's bar. Bought an engagement ring from a shop in Edinburgh. By the standards of Scottish lochs this loch is small.Dimensions are one mile wide and two-three miles long (dependent on tidal conditions). Served on the USS George Washington SSBN 598 made 6 patrols out of the Loch.Memories of Dunn and Argyle will remember always.We went in to the dry dock on one up keep. American Veterans Care Association achieves this vision by investing donations and revenue to develop sustainable . Paul,My dad, Paul Hord, served on the USS Proteus, in the Holy Loch from about Aug. 1962 through June 1963. Thanks.I think all of us who served at Site One want to back to Scotland. Leslie Williams, sisterinlaw of John P. Shannon USN. Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Public group 13 members Join group About Discussion I believe it would have been about 1970. love the pictures and the article. Almost never ate in a restaurantthe pubs were where the locals & darts were. SITE ONE HOLY LOCH,SCOTLAND Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us We used to dance in the Harmony pub and I would give anything for fish and chips from Elselmos chippy on church street, thanxcathy. be the site. A large war memorial in the form of a round tower is sited on Lazaretto Point. As I child I used to stay in Kilmun and watch the ship and submarines. Paul, I think your piece on Holy Loch was excellent. I first arrived at Site One in January of 1963 as part Proteus' crew were reputedly hand picked to give the best possible impression of the US. Browse 43,641 holy loch stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. A third ship, the First Class Battleship Sans Pareil (the third of that name) was also sold to TW Ward, for 26,600. I was there from 83-85 on the Hunley and yes great times at 18. Saugus at the U.S. floating nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. Depot Ships, USS Hunley, Floating Dock, and Polaris Submarines photographed in 1965. The area offered deep, sheltered access, and had already seen service during World War II, as a Royal Navy submarine base. I JUST DID A VIRTUAL WALK THROUGH DUNOON AND SAW THE NAVY WAS NO LONGER THERE. Enjoy the area and the people. This web site and its pages are licensed for personal, private, or non-commercial use only. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was 17 in 1970. Visited Anselmo's and talked with the new owner who purchased the business from Anselmo's daughter about 4 years ago. Site selection criteria included the requirements for a sheltered anchorage, relative proximity to an international airport, and sufficient shore facilities to provide housing for military personnel and their families. Following an approach to the British government, requesting permission to establish a refit site in the United Kingdom for Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines, an agreement was negotiated which permitted the US to use the Holy Loch, on the Firth of Clyde, for the anchorage of a submarine tender, a large dry dock, and other supporting craft. About. According to local legend, the sand was to have been used for the construction of a local church. London was a favorite city of mine. We had our little spook shack on the back of the ship. Plans were drawn up for the Royal matriarch to inspect the US nuclear fleet at the Holy Loch in Argyll at the height of the Cold War. Never had more than overnight liberty so didn't see so much. Private bathroom. Now live in Newark, De. Phone. Dear Paul, I visited Dunoon Scotland in the summer of 1977. I was stationed on The Holland AS32 in HolyLoch fro 1978 to 1981. The Holy Loch was a Royal Navy Submarine base during World War II Now live in Missoula, Montana (Scotland in Western Montana).Jesse Tropical Missoula, MontanaScotland in Western Montana. They were training for Operation Frankton: a World War II British Combined Operations raid on shipping in Bordeaux harbour, France, in December 1942, carried out by twelve men using two-man Cockle MK II canoes. Paul. Holy Loch Inn. The 1943 film We Dive at Dawn, starring John Mills, was filmed in the area, including scenes shot at a number of sites including HMS Forth and and Ardnadam Pier. Since GST was granted SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) status on 27th June 2019, the board of trustees and project coordinator have worked hard to fulfil their role within the community. Box 2865, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 Moira is fascinated by the history ceramics and has travelled extensively to research traditional pottery techniques. I was there when Proteus came in to the Loch. The gardens are on the west side of the A815 road from Dunoon, between the Holy Loch and Loch Eck, and include footbridges across the River Eachaig. You can email me @ wezweeanne@gmail.com if you have any way to help me. They busted our butts on the tug, but the liberty time was good.My two years - 1974-1975 - on the Navy tugboat USS Saugus allowed me the ability to travel far and wide. Hey man. The memorial sits on a relatively exposed point of land, which is subject to sea erosion, meaning that the monument is in danger of being lost if the site is note maintained. I got the royal tour of the highlands, did plenty of pub crawling and sightseeing. You may add a comment or offer further details which may be included in the page above. Four months later the Americans arrived. I remember the USS Skipjack coming in and also Canadian and Australian boats also .As we who were fortunate know Scotland is a beautiful country,and is on my bucket list to return !! p.async = 'async'; During the Cold War the U.S. Navy base at Holy Loch was the headquarters of Submarine Squadron 14 (COMSUBRON 14). And once again thanks for the memory's it saddens me to hear that site one was shut down I had no idea. I re-visited Holy Loch in 1992, it was sad to see the base removed.Best Regards,David (Pod) Podurgiel EN3, David,Glad to hear from you. I had the good fortune to return in Feb. '66 for assignments on the W e a r e M a r i n e R a i d e r s We are Marines first, and our MAGTF mindset, as well as our experience and training as expeditionary warfighters, sets us apart from all other special operations forces. At one point, Dunoon was named as the town with the most taxis per head of population. the first SSBN Squadron in the U.K. Studies were made of all the suitable places The body of water was so named because sometime in the Middle Ages, a merchantman carrying a cargo of sand from the Holy Land sank in its cold, dark waters. I will always remember how polite the people were there and I miss being there at times. Really loved the warmth of the Scottish People, really enjoy the Highland games as well! Did four refits on boats out of Comsubron 14. Oliver North's Vietnam War lesson on the 35th anni My Crime Beat Column: Conspirata - Crime, Conspira Site One: A Look Back At The American Nuclear Subm Make Friends With Eddie Coyle By Reading George V. New Low for Mob: Former Goodfella Henry Hill Not S My On Crime & Security Column: Take Steps to Preve An Intimate Memoir Revealed On Mark Twain's Centenary. The Holy Loch (Scottish Gaelic: An Loch Sianta/Seunta) is a sea loch, a part of the Cowal peninsula coast of the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.. November 1, 1960 Harold Macmillan, the British Prime Minister, announced that there would be an American nuclear base on the Clyde. They often took me to their home for a Scottish dinner. USS Hunley (AS-31) Holy Loch 1981 RM 2CEF437 - One of the Royal Navy's seven Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine moves through the water at the entrance to Holy Loch and Loch Long near Kilcreggan, in Argyll and Bute. Ah, the good old days! Mary T. Loch, 66, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Raymond Loch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022. . Needless to say, I loved it there. The big guy who was a 1st Class BM? (My late father was also a CPO).Thanks for writing.Paul. I went to the primary school in Hillfoot st. Over the years floating docks and support vessels were added. Are you contact with AJ? i heard he made chief and became a tugmaster.Thanks for writing.Look forward to hearing from you. Cut into the northwestern shore of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland's Argyll and Bute, Holy Loch gets its name from its long association with Christian churches. The Holy Loch (Scottish Gaelic An Loch SiantaSeunta) is a Sea Loch, a part of the Cowal peninsula coast of the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. the world at rest - holy loch stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. Just read and enjoyed all the articles people wrote about the Holy Loch. The loch is still there, of course, but there are no U.S. Navy ships or crafts left.I'd like to return to Holy Loch and Scotland with my wife, who has never been there, and see the loch and the area.Thanks for writing, and thank you for your service as well - as a Navy wife, you also served.Paul, I was afraid that would be the case. He enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and retired in 1985. In January '82 the Holland was relieved by Hunley, returning for a 2nd tour. I have fond memories too of the loch. William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) November 15, 2010 at . of that is that on 2 April 1987 the 2500th Ballistic Missile Deterrent Patrol accompanied me then, and on my subsequent assignment to the HOLLAND to live there and meet so many wonderful people. Proteus, arrived on station March 3, 1961.) Never met one who wasn't the most cordial & friendly to a Yank Doc from the Colonies. The Sara anchored just out from Greenoch and I was able to get a couple days of liberty. Don't wait to give a tax-deductible donation that helps our nation's heroes! lepers; building or ship for performing quarantine in; after part of ship's hold used for stores.". Thanks for all you did. Auriette,Thanks for visiting the web site and thanks for writing. SE4-EP140 Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper . MY name is Sonny Morrison, but I went by Spanky. I was the cook on board. 202.465.3296. Thanks for your service and thanks for writing.Paul. I was really too young to truly appreciate the history of Dunoon, but I spent many a weekend in Edinburough & Glascow. xx. From 1961--1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. I was looking for photos to see if anything jogged a memory and stumbled across your post. I traveled all over Scotland, the United Kingdom and Europe during those years. I usually traveled to Glasgow or Edinburgh, or if I had three days or more, to new places in Scotland, England Ireland and Wales, as well as Continental Europe. google_ad_type = 'text'; In August 1907, the same paper reported that the battleship HMS Hero was towed from the Loch by another battleship, HMS Hindustan, and taken to Portsmouth, there to be sunk and used as an underwater target for submarine torpedo practice. During World War II, the loch was used a submarine base. Don't forget Berts. USS George C. Marshall (SSBN-654), a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for General of the Army George C. Marshall (1880-1959), who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949 and as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1950 to 1951. google_ad_channel = ''; We followed the Leningrad from Murmansk to the Black Sea. In November '75 Canopus was relieved by the USS Holland (AS 32). We were there about a week. Holy Loch now is the only remaining U.S. base for nuclear missile-armed submarines outside the U.S. Its 2,000 soldiers, with 150 American civilians and 2,000 dependents, have become a fixture in . Divisions within the British government and concerns about protests by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) caused her arrival to be rescheduled to 3 March 1961. From 1991 to 2005 he was a producer and on-air host of "Inside Government," a public affairs interview radio program that aired Sundays on WPEN AM and WMGK FM in the Philadelphia area. Paul Davis' crime fiction appears in American Crime Magazine. Anderson, Ric, CWO4, (1966-1996); Ashmore, Michael, PO1, (1973-1993); Barrett, Jeffrey, PO1, (1981-2002); Bauman, Frederic, PO2, (1965-1969); Beaumier, Armand, PO3 . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Regina's name to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75321. . Polaris tender base, Holy Loch.-The White House announced on November 1, 1960, that arrangements had been made with the British Government to base a U.S. Navy submarine tender and a floating dock in the Holy Loch in the Clyde Estuary." (The tender, the U.S.S. Lol sorry I just couldnt help myself Hey Paul great article, I served on the USS Canopus AS-34 1975 thru 1977 and was on board in Holy Loch for the ships last year of duty out there. In Kilmun the 19th century church stands on a site where earlier ones are believed to date to the 6th or 7th Century. Thanks for writing. AMVETS HI-0005, West Loch Post (EIN: 83-2332933) AMVETS HI-0006, Ewa Battlefield Post ; AMVETS HI-0007, Barbers Point Post IRS Tax Guide for Veterans' Organizations; Their bank stood on what is now the Co-op car park. and can not be used without permission from AboutSubs. In order to retain her status as a seagoing ship, she is said to have gone to sea for a couple of days a year, which entitled her crew to purchase duty-free cigarettes. google_ad_width = 120; Scotland-England gave us an appreciation for (1)its national health care system, (2)their sport of soccer - I became a ref for 10 years starting in 1995, (3)the Britsh TV program, "till death do us part," that became "all in the family" for the USA,(4)their foods = fish & chips wrapped in a newspaper, lamb, and bananna fritters. I had so many friends who were American would love to know where they are now, Lester Reed, Courtnay taylor, Julie Ewbanks, Sharlene Flanders, so many. It would be so special if I could gather some of his Navy buddies. of the Gold crew of the USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN 610). Tim,Thanks for writing.Why Sterling? Jesse,Thanks for your service and thanks for writing.Paul. Thanks for mentioning some of the roles the old tugboats performed.I remember serving as a moving target when you guys in the subs shot torpedoes at us. Tighnabruaich is a name that brings back fond memories, as a shipmate of mine rented a flat there in 1974 and I lived with him for a few months until his wife came over from the states. The Holy Loch American Veterans Association collected 300 towards the work, which was presented to the Sandbank Community Development Trust, to be used as part-payment of the 500 restoration cost associated with the lamp mounted on the stone pillar west of the main monument. Leslie,No, I don't know the people mentioned above. I served with some really good folks. To make maximum usage of its submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deterrent force, American military had determined that it required an overseas base for refit and crew turnover. it was all about whipping the new guy into shape.LOL BUT I WOULDENT CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD. Always wanted to go back to visit to see who was still living there. The selected men were trained on HMS Forth and in the surrounding area. The American Legion a U.S. Veterans Association. I was a civilian who work TDY and did ERP trips to Scotland from 1980 to when they left. The monument has become a focal point for American personnel who served at the US Submarine Base which was located there for 31 years, until 1992. I'm in contact with a couple of guys from the Saugus. During the Black Death of the 14th century, Venice established the first formal system of quarantine, requiring ships to lay at anchor for 40 days before landing. My husband was on the uss bluefish that was home in new london ct with frequent trips to this port. they are my sisters. p.src = '//rum-static.pingdom.net/prum.min.js'; Holy Loch - US Navy US Navy Between 1961 and 1992, Holy Loch was the site of the United States Navy's FBM Refit Site One (FBM: Fleet Ballistic Missile). Flemming, Glenn Francis. My friend's flat was next to the news agent and the butcher shop, I recall, but I suppose many things have changed - even there. We will be on stand 1635. Email. This place is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is . In May '70 the Simon Lake was relieved the USS Canopus (AS 34). What was the appeal?I visited Sterling once and liked it. Anselmo has passed on, but the fish and chips are still SO good! Scotland. The object of "HLAVA", a non-profit military veterans organization, is to serve as a local association to support and assist its members; to provide a focal point for information; to cultivate and. ending thirty one years of American presence in the Dunoon area. I served on the drydock from 1966-1969. Osteological examination of the remains . My dad was stationed on the USS Hunley AS-31 in 83 through 85, and as a result, I was lucky enough to have been born in a beautiful city. March 30, 2015, our shipmate and friend, Glenn Francis Fleming, departed on Eternal Patrol in Charleston SC. 177 Pins 1y A Collection by Andrew Similar ideas popular now Lake Floating Holland Navy Us Navy Submarines The Loch Deployment Over The Years Holland Lake The Nederlands The Netherlands Post Meeting: Contact Post Commander for date/time/location. I had the honor of working three years over there in the late 80s and early 90s. It seemed at times you could see all four seasons before you walked from one end of the pier to the other. My father, CPO Clay Bailey set up the base services at the old Ardnadam Hotel in Sandbank in '61. TheScottish winters are cold and rainy, butScotland isquite beautiful in the summer. Crews being sent here were given a handbook containing such gems as "Do not take your guns with you, the Brits do not like guns and you will need a licence for them". My Dad was stationed there from 1972 thru 1974. Hi there,Im a local to Dunoon,I live in Kirn,Just across the road from Dunoon Academy secondarily school,Your not missing much.The place has never recovered from the US Navy leaving,slowly declining each year.Woolworths closed about 5 years ago,& the tobacco shop across the road from Woolworths closed about 2 years ago,well the tobacco side of it,isnt there anymore,but the shop still sells the cool little trinkets etc(ie candy jars)The Calmac ferry service has even stopped to Dunoon. Assistant Registrar of Academic Services. I beleive he was an E~6 when his 4 yrs were up in 1978. Pubs and clubs prospered, but what of the rest of the town? Holy Loch, near Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland A Brief History of Site One: In the autumn of 1959 the US Government presented the problem of providing forward servicing facilities for the first SSBN Squadron in the U.K. Studies were made of all the suitable places to base a refit facility and it was decided in July 1960 that Holy Loch should be the site. RM E139G0 - Feb. 29, 2012 - POLARIS SUBMARINE ARRIVES IN HOLY LOCH The 6700-ton American Polaris submarine ''PATRICK HENRY'' arrived in the RM BE3YDY - Looking north up towards Holy Loch from Kirn, Argyl and Bute, Scotland. After a stint with the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam, I was transferred to the Simon Lake in 69, as the Simon Lake rotated out I transferred to the Canopus. It was the home base of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 14, part of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. I served aboard the Saugus 1966-67. Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The guy was a fellow South Philly guy who worked a the Navy Yard and was TDY to Holy Loch.Thanks for checking in.Paul. I just got back from a 2 week UK tour and part of the trip included a journey back to Dunoon/Holy Loch and after 30+ years, it has not changed much, but my perspective about the place certainly has. Life insurance. In 1961, Dunoon found itself suddenly transformed from a slightly rundown seaside resort to a garrison town. Unfortunately Dunoon has slowly turned into a ghost town.The place is Dead! google_ad_height = 60; The USS Holland AS-32 Association Welcomes you to our website honoring the third ship of the United State Navy to bear the name of the Father of the Modern Submarine: John Phillip Holland This website is dedicated to the Officers & Crewmembers of the USS Holland AS-32. Yeah, Mike. FAQs | FIND A POST | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY Copyright AMVETS National Headquarters. The Ministry of Defence hoped the high-profile visit would act as a demonstration of British gratitude for American military support and shore up the special relationship between the two countries. I was born in Greennnock August 18th 1962. Its 2,000 soldiers, with 150 american civilians and 2,000 dependents, have become a fixture in. At Sandbank, the Robertson's Yard built famous wooden 12- and 15 . for the memory's peace and respect to you, Steven,Sadly, I don't recall the name of the third chief I briefly served under in late 1975. I'd like to take my wife on that kind of cruise and show her Scotland and the rest of the British Isles. Site Info Whois Traceroute RBL Check Site Info Who Is Trace Route RBL Check What's My IP? The accommodation is 5.4 miles from Benmore Botanic Garden, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. You can go to http://thistlegroup.net/ and perhaps make some contacts there.Thanks for writing.Paul. If you have any questions or comments - please contact me. google_alternate_color = 'FFFFFF'; We watched the "fish" cut through the water, just like they did in the movies.
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