Served aboard one of these bad boys in Alaska as a seaman in the 90s before it was decommissioned, and all I got was a shortened life span from a TERA exposure due to sanding lead paint and asbestos dust.
Served on the Basswood June 1970 to June 1971 Guam. Brings back good memories.. Best the Coast Guard had at the time 2nd best duty being on ice breakers..
Takes me back to the days of working buoys on the Planetree (307) when she was at Sand Island, Honolulu. Made one Southpac on her to Samoa and one resupply run to French Frigate Shoals Loran Station. 1967 - 1969.
It's funny how time flies by. I was on the Buttonwood (306) as a SA/SN from 8/68 until 10/69 moored at Sand Is too. What amazed me was how alike the Acacia and Buttonwood were from the main deck upward. I really don't miss being on the Buttonwood but I have missed Hawaii at times.
Served on the Planet Ree (WLB307) 1980-82. I recognize some of the machinery spaces in the slideshow especially the Cooper-Bessemer GN-8s. Thanks for compiling this.
87-89 Basswood wlb-388 stationed in Guam. Pre Subic bays closing and transferring everything to Guam. Guam was just a large port with not much there, so it was still beautiful there. I loved the Ship but hated most of the crew. I saw amazing places and beautiful things. The experience soured by bullies, alcoholics, rapist, pedophiles, a real stellar group of guys to be jammed in a small ship with. It was horrible and amazingly beautiful at the same time. Wouldn't trade any of it , even going through a horrible and damaging storm after leaving the Philippines . That no 180 foot buoy tender had any business being in. A see ships in storm video all the time they call bad. Nothing Ive seen can compare to those 3 days. Not fun.
I served aboard the CGC Salvia WLB 400 from March 1969 to July 71. At the time she was stationed in Mobile,Al. I earned my rate there. Loved every bit of that lifetime. Was proud to have served aboad my ship. As a kid I always wanted to join the Coast Guard. I served 14 years.
+Jimmy Leach .... Thanks for posting. Please join your SALVIA shipmates at our seagoing buoy tender group WLB Veterans at the CG Channel Community. Membership is free so come join us. (www.community.coastguardchannel.com/)
Outstanding video of the 180, the workhorse of the Guard back then. Many fond memories of when I was on the Cutter Spar out of Portland Maine back in the late 70s. Thanks very much.
The photos used in the video are not just from one tender but many. As I recall the cutters SUNDEW (404), PLANETREE (307), ACACIA (406), MESQUITE (305), SEDGE (402), HORNBEAM (394), IRIS (395), BRAMBLE (392), SPAR (403), WOODRUSH (407), MALLOW (396), IRONWOOD (297), COWSLIP (277) and SALVIA (400).
Was aboard Cutter Citrus when she ran aground at Ouzinkie narrows Kodiak. Picked up Cutter Firebush at Baltimore- took her through Panama canal and back to Kodiak
Gregg ... Glad you joined our CG Channel Community group WLB Vets. I know you are really going to enjoy the camaraderie we share having served on USCG seagoing buoy tenders.
Hey Gary ... You still need to join our seagoing buoy tender group WLB Vets at the CG Channel Community so I can get you reconnected with your COWSLIP and SORREL shipmates. If you've changed emails since you joined in 2010, since you do not have any activity on your present community page the easiest thing to do is apply for a new membership which I will approve. Hope to see you on at the community.
Hey John ... Come join us on the web at the community.coastguardchannel dot com. We have quite a few PAPAW crew who are members of our WLB Vets group there. It's free to join ... C-U there .... Ron
thanks ..served on the SUNDEW WLB404..Icebreaker..ha..anyone remember the REEFER FLATS..was on when the Mesquite ran aground..our XO was in charge on the Mequite when that happened?Sundew still can be seen it in Duluth MN...privately owned now
For me I was on the Sweetbriar WLB 405 & Planetree WLB 307, Juneau, AK 1974-75. The Planetree relieved the Sweetbriar in Sept 1974 which went to Curtis Bay for refit.
Bryan ... Please join your CITRUS and SORREL shipmates at our WLB Vets group at the Coast Guard Channel Community. Join us on the web at: community.coastguardchannel.com .... Hope to see you there ...... Ron
If you are a Coast Guard veteran viewing this video I invite you to join us at the Coast Guard Channel Community. Lots of groups to join, discussions going on, videos and photo albums for you to browse and much more. If you served on a 180 we have a 180 Veterans Group there that's just for you. Hope to see you there and Semper Paratus Coasties.
Thanks for this wonderful and memory evoking video. I served on USCGC Laurel in Ketchikan, Alaska as a quartermaster from 1977-1979, made second class and had passed my Officer qualifications exams in Seattle, WA. I came very close to re-upping and decided at the last minute to terminate my enlistment. Upon completing my B.A., I was given the opportunity to go to Naval OCS in Newport, RI and ended up serving on board a guided missile destroyer as Asst. Navigation Officer from 1982 to 1985. I am a retired LT, USNR. While in the Coast Guard I served under the command of LCDR J. T. Cushman and my Operations Officer was Ensign Ogg. Served under rhe command of John Scott Redd while on USS King ( DDG-41 ). Would love to get in touch with any of my old shipmates. If you can help me in this regard, please let me know. Currently serving as a volunteer Chaplain at Parrish Hospital in Titusville, FL. My email is billcrock52@gmail.com. Semper Paratus.
I’m a retired DC1 on sundew,mesquite acacia. Along with Acacia. What can I do to help. I was also on citrus on the west coast. I also served as the 189type desk while at ccgdnine(ene).
I used to look wistfully at the Acatia every day. Growing up in Charlevoix, it was the cool ship, not so much the Beaver Islander/Emerald Isle. Started my love of ships, and years later led me to join the Navy.
Hornbeam WLB 394 One time the pin (BIG PIN) that secured the boom to the ships structure snapped off. Getting both pieces out and replacing that sucker was a job that I will never forget. We worked on that Damn thing for almost 24 hours. I never bothered to ask where they found the replacement? I know we already had a few parts off the Blackthorn WLB 391 and that might have been the source?
Hey Pat ... I am also a MESQUITE alum having served aboard her in Sturgeon Bay (1966-70). Come join us on the web at the community.coastguardchannel dot com. We have quite a few MESQUITE - Duluth veterans who are members of our WLB Vets group there. It's free to join ... C-U there .... Ron
I was on the Woodrush in Duluth before she went to Sitka and later was decomissioned. I would like to know more about the Sundew, if possible, as to the likelyhood of getting to see her in the future. She is the closest link remaining to the Woody....
I was on WLB-407 Woodrush (82-84) would like to see about getting any pics you might have, I was on the Bow when the Pic was taken in Glacier Bay Alaska.
Went on the Bramble in 1957 right out of boot camp, left shortly after to go on a white boat. Sure don't remember much about it, sure don't miss it. Spent 3 months mess-cooking & vomiting.
@wild4point3 ... Thanks for posting on my 180 tour video slideshow. You're right quite a few of the photos are SUNDEW. SUNDEW failed as a museum in Duluth and is now privately owned and berthed in Superior, Wisconsin. Come join us at the CG Channel Community.
Lots of memories rekindled from my time on the Sweetbriar 83-85. In Cordova,Ak.
It is similar to the W 38 Storis USCG. Was a great ship too.
Served aboard one of these bad boys in Alaska as a seaman in the 90s before it was decommissioned, and all I got was a shortened life span from a TERA exposure due to sanding lead paint and asbestos dust.
Served on the Basswood June 1970 to June 1971 Guam.
Brings back good memories..
Best the Coast Guard had at the time 2nd best duty being on ice breakers..
Was aboard the Blackhaw WLB-390 working ATON in Vietnam spring 1969 to fall 1970
I was her from '80 to '84. She still had some scars from your time aboard. Some say they were bullet holes.
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She did receive quite a few combat action ribbons.
I was on her for two of those.
Takes me back to the days of working buoys on the Planetree (307) when she was at Sand Island, Honolulu. Made one Southpac on her to Samoa and one resupply run to French Frigate Shoals Loran Station. 1967 - 1969.
Jeffrey Webster helluva great vessel. I was on her out of Juneau AK, 1980-82 but I missed the epic near sinking in 82 on the way to HI.
It's funny how time flies by. I was on the Buttonwood (306) as a SA/SN from 8/68 until 10/69 moored at Sand Is too. What amazed me was how alike the Acacia and Buttonwood were from the main deck upward. I really don't miss being on the Buttonwood but I have missed Hawaii at times.
I was on the USCG Cutter Mariposa WLB397, Aug ‘79- Apr ‘81.
On the Ironwood 1984-86. Kodiak, Alaska.
Served on the Planet Ree (WLB307) 1980-82. I recognize some of the machinery spaces in the slideshow especially the Cooper-Bessemer GN-8s. Thanks for compiling this.
Great memories
87-89 Basswood wlb-388 stationed in Guam. Pre Subic bays closing and transferring everything to Guam. Guam was just a large port with not much there, so it was still beautiful there. I loved the Ship but hated most of the crew. I saw amazing places and beautiful things. The experience soured by bullies, alcoholics, rapist, pedophiles, a real stellar group of guys to be jammed in a small ship with. It was horrible and amazingly beautiful at the same time. Wouldn't trade any of it , even going through a horrible and damaging storm after leaving the Philippines . That no 180 foot buoy tender had any business being in. A see ships in storm video all the time they call bad. Nothing Ive seen can compare to those 3 days. Not fun.
I served aboard the CGC Salvia WLB 400 from March 1969 to July 71. At the time she was stationed in Mobile,Al. I earned my rate there. Loved every bit of that lifetime. Was proud to have served aboad my ship. As a kid I always wanted to join the Coast Guard. I served 14 years.
+Jimmy Leach .... Thanks for posting. Please join your SALVIA shipmates at our seagoing buoy tender group WLB Veterans at the CG Channel Community. Membership is free so come join us. (www.community.coastguardchannel.com/)
I'm on my way
buoyjumper kk
Outstanding video of the 180, the workhorse of the Guard back then. Many fond memories of when I was on the Cutter Spar out of Portland Maine back in the late 70s. Thanks very much.
I served on the Bramble (392) from 2000 until her decom.
The photos used in the video are not just from one tender but many. As I recall the cutters SUNDEW (404), PLANETREE (307), ACACIA (406), MESQUITE (305), SEDGE (402), HORNBEAM (394), IRIS (395), BRAMBLE (392), SPAR (403), WOODRUSH (407), MALLOW (396), IRONWOOD (297), COWSLIP (277) and SALVIA (400).
Was aboard Cutter Citrus when she ran aground at Ouzinkie narrows Kodiak. Picked up Cutter Firebush at Baltimore- took her through Panama canal and back to Kodiak
Gregg ... Glad you joined our CG Channel Community group WLB Vets. I know you are really going to enjoy the camaraderie we share having served on USCG seagoing buoy tenders.
Thanks! Brings back many memories. I served on the CGC Sagebrush WLB399 out of SanJaun in 1982 - 1983
I was a snipe on the Cowslip and the Sorrel. Thanks for posting and bringing back great memories. They were great ships!
Hey Gary ... You still need to join our seagoing buoy tender group WLB Vets at the CG Channel Community so I can get you reconnected with your COWSLIP and SORREL shipmates. If you've changed emails since you joined in 2010, since you do not have any activity on your present community page the easiest thing to do is apply for a new membership which I will approve. Hope to see you on at the community.
My dad was on the sorrel in Seward Alaska
Brings back memories of my time on the Papaw WLB-308.
Hey John ... Come join us on the web at the community.coastguardchannel dot com. We have quite a few PAPAW crew who are members of our WLB Vets group there. It's free to join ... C-U there .... Ron
I served on Papaw from 1993-1995.
I serve on the CGC WHITE SUMAc WLB540 love it would like to see it
Posted
Wow! Lots of memories there! Reported to USCGC Blackhaw (WLB-390) in 1977 direct from TRACEN Alameda. Snipe (FN)
thanks ..served on the SUNDEW WLB404..Icebreaker..ha..anyone remember the REEFER FLATS..was on when the Mesquite ran aground..our XO was in charge on the Mequite when that happened?Sundew still can be seen it in Duluth MN...privately owned now
BZ for posting this tour. I was the Gunner's mate on the Sedge in Homer, AK 1977-79
For me I was on the Sweetbriar WLB 405 & Planetree WLB 307, Juneau, AK 1974-75. The Planetree relieved the Sweetbriar in Sept 1974 which went to Curtis Bay for refit.
I liked watching the tour. I was on the CGC Citrus and CGC Sorrel. I was the DC
Bryan Hirtle
Bryan ... Please join your CITRUS and SORREL shipmates at our WLB Vets group at the Coast Guard Channel Community. Join us on the web at: community.coastguardchannel.com .... Hope to see you there ...... Ron
I was a en3 on the citrus wmec 300 out of coos bay ore 1979-80.
Served on the bittersweet, 83-86, best tour out of 20
82-84 right out of boot camp.
Enjoyed my tours on WLBs 391,394, and 389.. That berthing area is right next to the No.2 generator.
Served on the Mariposa 1949 to 1951 Qm3, Frank Radom was skipper.
If you are a Coast Guard veteran viewing this video I invite you to join us at the Coast Guard Channel Community. Lots of groups to join, discussions going on, videos and photo albums for you to browse and much more.
If you served on a 180 we have a 180 Veterans Group there that's just for you. Hope to see you there and Semper Paratus Coasties.
Thanks for this wonderful and memory evoking video. I served on USCGC Laurel in Ketchikan, Alaska as a quartermaster from 1977-1979, made second class and had passed my Officer qualifications exams in Seattle, WA.
I came very close to re-upping and decided at the last minute to terminate my enlistment. Upon completing my B.A., I was given the opportunity to go to Naval OCS in Newport, RI and ended up serving on board a guided missile destroyer as Asst. Navigation Officer from 1982 to 1985. I am a retired LT, USNR.
While in the Coast Guard I served under the command of LCDR J. T. Cushman and my Operations Officer was Ensign Ogg. Served under rhe command of John Scott Redd while on USS King ( DDG-41 ).
Would love to get in touch with any of my old shipmates. If you can help me in this regard, please let me know.
Currently serving as a volunteer Chaplain at Parrish Hospital in Titusville, FL. My email is billcrock52@gmail.com.
Semper Paratus.
Thanks, brings back memories. MK1 on Balsam in Adak,AK
No pictures of the Sagebrush on the bottom of the Atlantic off the Georgia coast? Thanks for the memories.
I’m a retired DC1 on sundew,mesquite acacia. Along with
Acacia. What can I do to help. I was also on citrus on the west coast. I also served as the 189type desk while at ccgdnine(ene).
I used to look wistfully at the Acatia every day. Growing up in Charlevoix, it was the cool ship, not so much the Beaver Islander/Emerald Isle. Started my love of ships, and years later led me to join the Navy.
My husband was on the Conifer , he talked about the crew as if they were his family he loved his time on the ship he was a DC
Served on Mallow in Hawaii...1990-91...time of my life....
I was on the Sweetbrier 78-80- great tour and great memories. I'll check out the cg channel now. Thank you for posting this!
Served on the Blackthorn from '66 to '
70 - Great Video
Thanks for posting. Brought back lots of great memories!
Mike ... Thanks for posting. The majority of photos are of HORNBEAM, SUNDEW and SEDGE and some others with a few of BRAMBLE before her decomm.
Hornbeam WLB 394
One time the pin (BIG PIN) that secured the boom to the ships structure snapped off. Getting both pieces out and replacing that sucker was a job that I will never forget. We worked on that Damn thing for almost 24 hours. I never bothered to ask where they found the replacement? I know we already had a few parts off the Blackthorn WLB 391 and that might have been the source?
That was great! I was a Main Prop FN on the Cowslip out of Astoria 98-99.
Mesquite Duluth MN, great time in 1979.
Hey Pat ... I am also a MESQUITE alum having served aboard her in Sturgeon Bay (1966-70). Come join us on the web at the community.coastguardchannel dot com. We have quite a few MESQUITE - Duluth veterans who are members of our WLB Vets group there. It's free to join ... C-U there .... Ron
The skipper was Frank Rados
I was in Glacier 60 yrs ago. - nice video.
I was on the Woodrush in Duluth before she went to Sitka and later was decomissioned. I would like to know more about the Sundew, if possible, as to the likelyhood of getting to see her in the future. She is the closest link remaining to the Woody....
I was on WLB-407 Woodrush (82-84) would like to see about getting any pics you might have, I was on the Bow when the Pic was taken in Glacier Bay Alaska.
Served uccgc salvia , mobile ala 1978=79
served on Salvia [WLB400] 1982-84
Looks like the Bramble to me, when she was moored to Port Huron docks she was a tourist attraction.
I served on the Conifer, it was great enjoyed it, Looking for Harry j hairson. Jack 81-83
Went on the Bramble in 1957 right out of boot camp, left shortly after to go on a white boat. Sure don't remember much about it, sure don't miss it. Spent 3 months mess-cooking & vomiting.
@wild4point3 ... Thanks for posting on my 180 tour video slideshow. You're right quite a few of the photos are SUNDEW. SUNDEW failed as a museum in Duluth and is now privately owned and berthed in Superior, Wisconsin. Come join us at the CG Channel Community.
Served on U.S.C.G.C. Tupelo WLB 303 , Astoria Oregon 72-74. EM-2
393
I was on the 393 Firebush out of Base St George in staten Island in NY in 1965.
Wlb 308 papaw 97-99
Salvia (77 _79) mobile ala then sta pascagoula miss (79_81) wish now i'd reuped!!!
What kind of hijab music is that? A tribute to islam?
That's an arrangement of Led Zeppelin's song, "Kashmir".