Submitted by Name: Albert Martinez From: San Antonio, Texas E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hi Capt. W. Nickelson, hope to see you and Michael Edwards at this year's (2012)reunion. I am looking foreward to being there . I served on the U S S Grasp ARS 24 from 1967 to 1969.
Admin reply: Shipmate Martinez, Both shipmates are listed in the NAFTS members database. You can use it to search for them on the GRASP page using your logon & password feature at NAFTS.com. By the way the skippers name is spelled Nicholson.
warm regards, Rodger, Guestbook Monitor
Added: February 1, 2012
Submitted by Name: Michael Steele From: Williamstown Ma E-mail: Contact
Comments: Looking for info on the US NAVY TUG ATR 8, was my fathers (John D. STEELE)ship until 1946 . Anything would be helpful. IN 1946 or 47 ship had an 8ball on the stack. Thanks Michael Steele
Admin reply: US Navy Tug ATR 8 850ton 1944commissioned Disposed of 1946.
You can try searching Colton website to see if you can track down the ATR 8 history after Navy disposed of her. regards, Rodger,GUESTBOOK monitor
Added: January 28, 2012
Submitted by Name: dave nuttall From: lehi utah E-mail: Contact
Comments: My dad was chief petty officer Richard David. Nuttall, the ships doctor, and was always referred to as "doc".in addition, he was the diver, and ran the decompression chamber,among other duties. We were stationed in Hawaii, and lived in the housing at the very end of pearl city pennisula from 1955 to 1961. I was. The oldest at the time, and rember when Hawaii was made the 49 th state, they had the sea planes always taking off just past where we lived. Within a few minutes walk I could go to this.little pier, and fish for crabs from the pilings, and straight across was ford island, and what W's left of the Arizona. There were still sunken ships, some upside down still. I remember hearing about the raising the midget sub, my dad being one of the divers. I remember going on the ship several times as a kid, and seeing the ship. Coming back from wespac cruises
Admin reply: Dave, Thanks for your input. We took great pleasure serving with shipmates such as your father. sincerely, Rodger NAFTS Secretary
Added: January 13, 2012
Submitted by Name: Robert Gilliam From: USS allegheny ATA-179 1965-1967 E-mail: Contact
Comments: Anybody out there from Allegheny 1965-1967 I still live in Brooklyn? GILLIAM
Admin reply: Thanks for the input. I have sent you a NAFTS e-mail with some Allegeny shipmate info. sincerely, Rodger GUESTBOOK MONITOR
Added: January 8, 2012
Submitted by Name: Michael T. Denman From: Mesa, Arizona E-mail: Contact
Comments: I served proudly as a BM3, aboard the USS Cree ATF84 from 1971 through 1975. During my tour of duty, and not unlike many of my fellow shipmates, I had the fortune of having many memorable experiences both good and less than good. However, every experience helped shape how I conduct my life to present day. And, I would never change any moment of my sailor's life. Finally, I would entertain communication with other Cree "Ready" shipmates who would like to share their memories.
Admin reply: Michael, I sent you a reply from NAFTS.com.
Rodger, Guestbook Monitor
Added: December 14, 2011
Submitted by Name: Dennis Pangburn #2353 From: Napa, CA E-mail: Contact
Comments: San francisco bay area news this morning; "old Navy tug sinks in Richmond harbor". This is one of the two ATFs moored at Richmond. The one sinking is the currently named "Tiger". I do not know what her commissioned name was. The news stories are available by GOOGLE search. Use the search words old navy tug sinks in Richmond, CA
Admin reply: Shipmate, Thanks for the input. According to the Contra Costa Times, ex-QUAPAW ATF 110 has gone down over the weekend. We will attempt to get details to publish in the next issue of TOWLINE. sadly, Rodger Dana Guestbook Monitor
Added: December 12, 2011
Submitted by Name: Paul Coverdale From: Danville, IN E-mail: Contact
Comments: Had a great time at the reunion in Hawaii. This was my first reunion but looking forward to many more. Thanks to everyone involved in making the HAWAII REUNION such a success. All your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Admin reply: Paul, It was great to see you in Hawaii. We hope to see you next October in Norfolk at the NAFTS 2012 reunion.
warm regards, Rodger
Added: November 30, 2011
Submitted by Name: Bill Trail From: Macon, GA E-mail: Contact
Comments: I joined the deck crew of USS Grasp ARS24 after waiting several weeks on Guam for Grasp to return to port in March '68. I was mustered off the Grasp about 17 months later while Grasp was at anchor in DaNang Harbor, October/November 1969.
Admin reply: Bill, I sent you a NAFTS e-mail. Rodger Guestbook Monitor
Added: November 14, 2011
Submitted by Name: Ed McFadden From: Warrenton, Or E-mail: Contact
Comments: My father Norman Lee McFadden was a plank holder of the ATA 192, USS Tillamook. He served on the ship from 1944 when it was commissioned to early 1946. I have a photo of the crew on the back deck that I believe may have been the first crew of the vessel. I could not figure out how to send it to you on your web page. If you are interested then contact me VIA this email.
Admin reply: Ed, Thanks for your prompt reply and the old photos, Rodger NAFTS Secretary
Added: November 12, 2011
Submitted by Name: Robert van Vugt From: Roswell, GA E-mail: Contact
Comments: I served aboard the USS Nipmuc ATF-157 from Feb '74 thru Nov'76. Homeported at Mayport, Fl. Glad to see some still around. Lost touch with Bill Lawrence. Happy Veteran's Day to all. 11-11-11
Admin reply: Thanks for your prompt reply. Your Complimentary TOWLINE magazine is on its way to you. Rodger NAFTS Membership
Name: Albert Martinez
From: San Antonio, Texas
E-mail: Contact
Hi Capt. W. Nickelson, hope to see you and Michael Edwards at this year's (2012)reunion. I am looking foreward to being there . I served on the U S S Grasp ARS 24 from 1967 to 1969.
Admin reply: Shipmate Martinez,
Both shipmates are listed in the NAFTS members database. You can use it to search for them on the GRASP page using your logon & password feature at NAFTS.com.
By the way the skippers name is spelled Nicholson.
warm regards,
Rodger, Guestbook Monitor