of greeting reached a crescendo. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. In 1993, Taylor changed homeport to Mayport, Florida, with the closing of Charleston Naval Station. Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List "Among them, the largest group Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. Alfons, or as we knew him Alc, is listed as passenger 264. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. The 374 men bunked aft, the 316 women forward, with cabins Free Trial - Ancestry.com US Deluxe Membership. USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum - Passenger Lists for 1949 USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) See other topics in USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum Thank you for using Forum Jar. [I guess I passed the test.]. On 16 March 1950 USNS General C. H. Muir arrived in Sydney with 1,278 displaced persons from Europe. If you remember from my previous email I was four when we landed in NY on April 12, 1952. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. to retrieve any portion of the site. Assigned to MSTS October 1949. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. was the first American troopship to carry European refugees to their new homes The list of fellow passengers on the USS General Ballou is growing. Displaced Person Transports: 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. Following shakedown off San Diego, General C. C. Ballou departed San Pedro 29 July 1945 for France via the Panama Canal. 28 August 1942 | 30 September 1943, Anchor Log voyages. Home, www.USMM.org 1998 Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. [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. to the refugees. Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . This picture was taken in Bremerhaven, Germany, sometime in 1952. 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. 11 December 1951 to 26 March 1954, Personnel Diary This was a cargo steamer with limited accommodation for 13-1st class passengers. Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . "As the ship approached the [2] The single-cylinder, 98hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. of the state and of the city welcomed them as future citizens. The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. The General W.M. This can make copies of some books, especially older volumes, extremely rare. I still have the postcard photo of the ship. 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. The author mentioned ; 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. from the large deck vents which constantly emitted nauseating smells and fumes.". Ranging in age from a seven-week-old infant-in-arms to a seventy-nine-year-old The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. 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. In 1975 the ship was sold to Navieras de Puerto Rico, also known as the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority and renamed SS Humacao. Especially with the children one senses adventure, surprise, awe and uncertainty. For most refugees their embarkation point was Bremerhaven; others Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. Do not sell or share my personal information. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by [11] [2] This voyage was one of almost 150 voyages by some 40 ships taking refugees of World War II to Australia. Key West Shipwreck is part of the Historic Toursof America quarterly eNewsletter. I never had any grandparents to ask as they were deceased (tragically in most cases) before I was born. people forced to work in German factories and farms, some were survivors of This passenger list contains individuals and families that migrated to Australia after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. Sunday, Jan. 1st: Open at 10am, last entry at 2:30pm. As long as land was in sight, the D.P. 1948 [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before. "Although about half the bunks Thank you for contacting me. Are you a Key West local? 's from Bremerhaven to New York. [2] However, as of 2004, all significant anti-aircraft capability was deleted from this class. Women were assigned to help in the kitchen; tables, except for mothers with small children who were given seats in the Many passengers were seasick. 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. I believe my family was also on this ship from Germany in 1952. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. I live in Ludington, Michigan. All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. - 2002. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. Gerhard Maroscher, So nice to read these excerpts from people of all ages and locations. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means The records include name of registrant, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, employer information, and physical description. Your email address will not be published. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. Another long story that could be a book by itself. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). His living accommodations U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Ive met several of them. If you have any additional info on him we would love to hear from you. I too have settled in Ohio. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her On 16 June 1949 she left Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 24 June 1949. When I was 11 months old in July 1949, my father, mother, uncle, grandfather and grandmother sailed on the General Ballou from Bremerhaven to Brooklyn NY. They are not official Navy publications, and the Navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? at Bremerhaven, many dressed in cast-off clothes and carrying their pitifully She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops . In December 2017, I found a notebook that had been lost 35 years of my notes I took while Mom was telling me stories during and after the war. 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. Anything you can do to spread the word, such as contacting your local library is appreciated. Merchant Marine at War, www.usmm.org, as the source. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis My friends homeland was Hungary. were not used and remained folded up it was quite crowded. [2] The new 187hp engine was of the crosshead type, with a 36-inch bore, 6-foot stroke and steam cut-off of 3 feet. Do you recall some of the other descriptions of our trip across the angry North Atlantic that I describe in my book? 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. I am in a positive-shock state-of-mindyou are the first person I have connected with that was on that voyage to AmericaI am so very grateful that we connectedwe will speak again soon. 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. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. To emigrate to the U.S., a Displaced Person needed a sponsor Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General 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. Refugee Organization. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); erman citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. How interesting! Hi Stephanie, the name of my ship was the USS General Ballou. I was on this same vessel with my parents. The new boiler had a greater fire surface area (720 vs. 499 square feet) than the original, and a slightly higher operating pressure of 25 psi. I once saw an about 14 year old boy nearly fall into the angry ocean. We use cookies to give you the best experience. Many got sea-sick. Oldenbarnevelt 3 NovemberSS Surriento 10 NovemberSS Neptunia 13 NovemberSS Groote Beer 20 NovemberSS Sydney 30 NovemberSS Australia 4 DecemberSS Waterman 10 DecemberSS Castel Felice 24 December, 1956SS Sibajak 10 JanuarySS Toscanelli 19 JanuarySS Roma 21 JanuarySS Surriento 29 JanuarySS JV Oldenbarnevelt 13 FebruarySS Australia 19 FebruarySS Castel Felice 24 FebruarySS Zuiderkruis 3 MarchSS Sydney 16 MarchSS Fairsea 18 MarchSS Oceania 18 MarchSS Sibajak 10 AprilSS Surriento 10 AprilSS Neptunia 16 AprilSS Australia 7 MaySS JV Oldenbarnevelt 8 MaySS Toscanelli 18 MaySS Sydney 25 MaySS Surriento 26 JuneSS Neptunia 1 JulySS Australia 30 JulySS JV Oldenbarnevelt 11 AugustSS Sydney 18 AugustSS Oceania 25 AugustSS Surriento 22 SeptemberSS Australia 14 OctoberSS Sydney 25 OctoberSS Neptunia 8 December, 1957SS Australia 9 JanuarySS Sydney 20 JanuarySS Neptunia 3 MarchSS JV Oldenbarnevelt 17 MarchSS Oceania 27 AprilSS Zuiderkruis 1 JuneSS Waterman 7 SeptemberSS Begona 23 SeptemberSS Australia 25 NovemberSS Oceania 15 December, 1958SS Australia 10 FebruarySS Sydney 30 MarchSS Iberia 5 AprilSS Toscana 10 AprilSS Neptunia 21 JulySS Australia 18 AugustSS Sydney 8 SeptemberSS Neptunia 6 OctoberSS JV Oldenbarnevelt 27 OctoberSS Australia 3 NovemberSS Zuiderkruis 13 NovemberSS Oceania 24 November, 1959SS Australia 6 AprilSS JV Oldenbarnevelt 30 AprilSS Neptunia 25 MaySS Australia 27 JuneSS Roma 10 JulySS JV Oldenbarnevelt 24 JulySS Oceania 11 AugustSS Sydney 24 AugustSS Neptunia 17 SeptemberSS Roma 19 SeptemberSS Australia 28 SeptemberSS Oceania 26 OctoberSS Sydney 1 NovemberSS Neptunia 23 NovemberSS Roma 26 NovemberSS Australia 11 December, 1960SS Sydney 8 JanuarySS Oceania 11 JanuarySS Roma 2 FebruarySS Neptunia 8 FebruarySS Australia 29 FebruarySS Sydney 16 MarchSS Oceania 28 MarchSS Neptunia 27 AprilSS Australia 20 MaySS Sydney 24 MaySS Oceania 13 JuneSS Roma 20 JuneSS Neptunia 11 JulySS Castel Felice 12 JulySS Monte Udala 23 JulySS Sydney 1 AugustSS Australia 3 AugustSS Aurelia 6 AugustSS Oceania 30 AugustSS Roma 10 SeptemberSS Zuiderkruis 12 SeptemberSS Neptunia 26 SeptemberSS Sydney 9 OctoberSS Australia 17 OctoberSS Toscana 17 OctoberSS Waterman 16 NovemberSS Roma 18 NovemberSS Neptunia 12 DecemberSS Sydney 21 December, 1961SS Australia 2 JanuarySS Conte Grande 6 JanuarySS Zuiderkruis 23 JanuarySS Roma 30 JanuarySS Sydney 27 FebruarySS Neptunia 16 MarchSS Australia 20 MarchSS Oceania 17 AprilSS Sydney 14 JuneSS Oceania 3 JulySS Neptunia 31 JulySS Australia 21 AugustSS Roma 24 AugustSS Oceania 18 SeptemberSS Sydney 21 SeptemberSS Neptunia 16 OctoberSS Australia 6 NovemberSS Groote Beer 17 NovemberSS Oceania 4 DecemberSS Sydney 8 December, 1962SS Neptunia 1 JanuarySS Australia 22 JanuarySS Sydney 15 FebruarySS Oceania 20 FebruarySS Zuiderkruis 24 FebruarySS Neptunia 19 MarchSS Roma 19 MarchSS Australia 9 AprilSS Sydney 25 AprilSS Neptunia 5 JuneSS Australia 25 JuneSS Sydney 3 JulySS Oceania 25 JulySS Aurelia 10 AugustSS Neptunia 20 AugustSS Australia 11 SeptemberSS Oceania 8 OctoberSS Roma 16 OctoberSS Flavia 31 OctoberSS Groote Beer 7 NovemberSS Aurelia 11 NovemberSS Australia 26 NovemberSS Oceania 24 DecemberSS Roma 26 December, 1963SS Neptunia 21 JanuarySS Sydney 31 JanuarySS Australia 10 FebruarySS Waterman 13 FebruarySS Roma 6 MarchSS Oceania 10 MarchSS Neptunia 6 AprilSS Sydney 9 AprilSS Galileo Galilei 3 MaySS Roma 13 MaySS Sydney 18 JuneSS Neptunia 20 JuneSS Galileo Galilei 12 JulySS Roma 22 JulySS Aurelia 11 AugustSS Galileo Galilei 20 SeptemberSS Sydney 3 NovemberSS Marconi 5 December, 1964SS Sydney 11 JanuarySS Galileo Galilei 30 JanuarySS Marconi 27 FebruarySS Galileo Galilei 2 AprilSS Marconi 7 MaySS Galileo Galilei 11 JuneSS Marconi 9 JulySS Galileo Galilei 13 AugustSS Marconi 10 SeptemberSS Galileo Galilei 15 OctoberSS Aurelia 23 OctoberSS Galileo Galilei 15 December, 1965SS Marconi 21 JanuarySS Galileo Galilei 19 FebruarySS Marconi 18 March. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. consisted of 388 Poles, Next in number were 178 Lithuanians. Also remember that the men and women were separated and I hardly saw my dad, as we were in the womens section of the vessel. 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). Vietnam "As we moved up the Weser Gerhard Maroscher It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. Others congregated in groups, telling each other of the things they USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. out Communists and other subversives." [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. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. We are friends now and occasionally meet for coffee. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. I found the manifest on Ancestry.com Since I knew names and dates it was easy. "[5] The ship's skipper, Commander Dennis Volpe, was subsequently relieved and reassigned. after World War II. By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. Hello! Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. 's," The Mast Magazine, September 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. My husband served as Third Engineer How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. [7] [1] woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, Ships transferred to Military Sea Transport Service from . he came to the United States as a Displaced Person (D.P. operated some of the refugee ships; others were operated under charter by ", My parents heard the streets in Thank you for the research. this was one of the best.". Notify me of follow-up comments by email. General Tom Clark to convey a message to them from President Truman. When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (19251965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War. We were originally from Austria-Hungary our area (Buchenland / Bukovina) became part of Romania after the breakup of A.-H. after WWI. I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. There was Attorney Good luck. Thanks for contacting me! The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. Ships transferred to Military Sea Tranport Service from Naval Transportation Service and Army Transportation Service 1949-1950. "D.P. that although the streets in America were not paved with gold, America was The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. Later delivered to the Maritime Commission National Defense Reserve Fleet at Beaumont, Texas, she was struck from the Navy List 1 July 1960, and remained in reserve until sold for commercial use under the MARAD Ship Exchange Program in 1968[4] to Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware. Ohio, Hi Gerhard, River towards the sea, the passengers gradually fell silent. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. Now living in Northern California learning Spanish. 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. Hello Gerhard, Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern Sorry it took so long to answer as lots of stuff has been going on. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. 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. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. I still remember being anchored in New York overnight and marveling at all the lights. General Harry Taylor to US Navy USNS General Harry Taylor (T-AP-145) General Hugh J. Gaffey to US Navy USNS General Hugh J. Gaffey (T-AP-121) General J. H. McRae to US Navy USNS General J. H. McRae (T-AP-149) General John McE. Taylor was homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, was part of Destroyer Squadron 6 "Greyhounds", from 1985 to 1993. 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. [6], Taylor was decommissioned on May 8, 2015, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan,[7][8] where the ship was commissioned by the Republic of China Navy as ROCS Ming-chuan (, PFG-1112) on November8, 2018. It was not a modern cruise ship. General Taylor had a length of 105 feet (32 m), a beam of 17 feet 6inches (5.33 m), a draft of 6 feet 6 inches and a hold depth of 8 feet 6inches (2.59 m). to retrieve any portion of the site. They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. I still always see that image, but knew later it had to be done. 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. We are a bit older now. I was sea sick the whole time. Ive tried Ancestry.com without much success. Up to 2015, Taylor was homeported at Naval Station Mayport, and was part of Destroyer Squadron 14. ", Crowded accommodations in the women's hold. 6 January 1955 to 29 March 1956, Anchor Log Ballou also, but in June of 1950. [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. USNS Gen. Harry Taylor: T-AP 145: USNS Gen W. F. Hase: T-AP 146 . I also left Bremerhaven on the General CC Ballou, on Mary 31, 1952, arriving New York June 10. On 20 November 1949 USAT General R. L. Howze left Naples with 1,105 displaced persons from Europe and arrived in Melbourne on 17 December 1949. The General R. L. Howze, with your The way I got the manifest was through a friend who took a trip to Germany several years ago, and while there visited the newly decorated Museum in Bremerhaven where she has family and got me a copy. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all were sick Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. My parents, Erika and Rudolf Haffner, and I at age 12 (Hermann) were on that ship voyage to the US. [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. She served for a time as army transport USAT General Harry Taylor, and was reacquired by the navy in 1950 as USNS General Harry Taylor (T-AP-145). 28 August 1942 | 19421946 | WWII, Report of Changes 3 December 1951 to 2 October 1954, Anchor Log This database is an indexed collection of the draft cards from the Fourth Registration. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be She was launched in August 1776. After reading some of the other comments I just wanted to add some also. Take care, Hermann H. Hermann H. Im Gerda Konyen. USAT General Haan. Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. Eastern Star Maritime Ltd. of Panama renamed her Eastern Light when it purchased her in 1981. Konyen is the name I came under.. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. harbor on an Easter Sunday. Refugees from many countries were on board. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before.[1]. 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. representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. [1], In September 2010, Taylor was buzzed by a Russian Tu-95 bomber. worker]. If you could point us to useful . Gerda Konyen (Wickett), Michigan. Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard Like other Displaced Persons, we soon found out I found the manifest through http://www.ancestry.com. Eastern Light left Kobe, Japan on 24 December 1981 to steam to Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she was scrapped.[1][5][6]. Army Transport Service and its successor, Military Sea Transportation Service, out of a machine, and in the evening we saw black-and-white American movies When we came to the States in April, 1952, nearly all traffic across the Atlantic was by ship. Cruise books are yearbook-style books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. [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. Just the other day another passenger on the ship contacted me, although he sailed to the USA one year before you and I did. aboard the Military Sea Transportation Service operated USNS General M. B. I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. This letter brought a rush of memories, Sources: General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. We had severe weather and high waves. Separately I sent you email address. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . I would be pleased to hear from them. You can email me at info@themaroscherstory.com Email is more private than these notes which the whole world can see. I wanted to ask if there was a way to get a manifest our family was Konyen, my phone number is xxxxxxxxxx. Representative Frank Following World War II USS General George M. Randall 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 Decommissioned, 2 June 1961, at Bayonne, N.J. Some are OK with sharing stories others want to remain anonymous. to Watson B. Miller, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, "A Ship USS General Blatchford 1949-1950 Passenger Lists Can anyone help with finding the passenger lists for the USS General Blatchford arriving in Sydney Australia in 1949-1950. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Kbert-77 Additional comment actions There is this websiteand it has the General Blatchford. 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. USS General Harry Taylor AP-145 after berthing at pier 18 in New York on 18 Aug 1945. By the way, did you purchase my book? long and rough. Thank you for your note. Keep in touch. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. Joe Kwapisz. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. I also remember the sad burial at sea, the crowded conditions and a big storm in the North Atlantic toward the end of the long voyage. [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. Departure Date: 14 Sep 1949 Arrival Port: Newcastle - Australia Arrival Date: 12 Oct 1949. . Good luck! Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. They also came to the US on the USNS Ballou from Bremerhaven to New York City in Dec 1950. I was born in Germany in a DP camp to Polish parents and was carried to Boston on the Gen. C.C. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. 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. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors You may quote material on this web page as long as you cite American at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, Maybe we saw each other? While holding onto the rope with one hand he was dangling on the ocean side of the railing. USS General A. E. Anderson earned two battle stars for Korean War service We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means [1], 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. I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. 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. But duties made small demands on their time, with the whole day theirs to 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 . Cold War Governor Dewey, too, sent a welcome through his representative, while Mayor In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. [4] "A senior Turkish port official said the ship's propeller scraped the surface as it was mooring at Samsun. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. 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