As tensions eased over the years, and the Cold War eventually came to an end with the demise of the Soviet Union, the closure of the base became inevitable, with the announcement being made February 6, 1991. A third ship, the First Class Battleship Sans Pareil (the third of that name) was also sold to TW Ward, for 26,600. Assistant Registrar of Academic Services. Good to hear from another old shipmate from Holy Loch. p.src = '//rum-static.pingdom.net/prum.min.js'; 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. 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. i heard he made chief and became a tugmaster.Thanks for writing.Look forward to hearing from you. Never had more than overnight liberty so didn't see so much. What was the appeal?I visited Sterling once and liked it. I was stationed on The Holland AS32 in HolyLoch fro 1978 to 1981. Jesse,Thanks for your service and thanks for writing.Paul. 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. That collaborative support comes from the following extensions of AMVETS: Office: (301) 459-9600 | Fax: (301) 459-7924, Membership Line: (877) 726-8387 My dentist here in Maine had served on the last sub-tender before the base shut down. HUNLEY and the SIMON LAKE. In the autumn of 1959 the US Subscribe to this Obituary Your Email Address (Required) Tribute Wall Just read and enjoyed all the articles people wrote about the Holy Loch. The American Legion a U.S. Veterans Association. I had relatives in Paisley and was able to get 4 days leave to be with them. Submarines ventured to Site One from the sea before and after their patrols and tied up to the anchored submarine tender. NEVER FOUND ANYTHING AS GOOD. I am trying to get up with any Marines that were attached to the Security Detachment aboard the USS Canopus in Holy Loch from 1973 - 1975. I served aboard the Saugus 1966-67. Awesome article. (5.3 km) #22LaudervaleUnclassifiedUpdated: 2018-10-01Laudervale was a Victorian sandstone mansion near Dunoon, Scotland most notable for being the home of Sir Harry Lauder. Refit in Holy Loch & Dunoon afforded me a chance to play tourist many times & meet the locals. Steve Newstrom E Division USS Saratoga CVA-60. One I hope to come back and visit someday! I was a inside machinists/marine mechanoic. During World War II, the loch was used a submarine base. the world at rest - holy loch stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. 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. I was not a member of ship's crew but was on there with my band of Spooks. The helping hand that AMVETS extends takes many forms: The families and supporters that stand behind our AMVETS members play a vital role in the growth and preservation of our organization. Thanks to Cathy and Anonymous for writing.Cathy, I too would like to get an old fashioned Scottish fish & chips. Serving as an advocate for Veteran's rights. For one of those days I joined a one day tour of the Scottish Highlandslovely. Dennis Shepard shepardchief49@gmail.com. google_ad_client = 'pub-9912973797081854'; 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. I was there from zJan 82 to Sept 83 on Hunley. And if you missed the last shuttle you're deep doodoo as you had to sleep in the shed where the MP stood guard. Yeah, Mike. google_ad_client = 'pub-9912973797081854'; I used to pass through Dunoon all the time taking the car ferry over from Gourock on the way to Tighnabruaich. Saugus at the U.S. floating nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. This comment has been removed by the author. I was born in Greennnock August 18th 1962. The . The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate. (267) 341-3228. 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. On board HMS Exmouth which was based round the corner at Faslane, we co ordinated the operation to keep the berth clear. In either event any benefit to Anglo-American relations would be largely lost., A final missive sent on 22 February 1968 confirms that the MoD was forced to make a humiliating U-turn on the proposed royal visit, As noted above, the first US ship arrived in the Holy Loch on March 3, 1961, making 2011 the 50th anniversary of the event, and the event was marked by an article in the Dunoonn Observer online. [^50 years since US Navy arrival Retrieved March 05, 2011.^]. Depot Ships, USS Hunley, Floating Dock, and Polaris Submarines photographed in 1965. The selected men were trained on HMS Forth and in the surrounding area. I married a Scottish girl from Port Glasgow and we had two great children there. Actually spent a Christmas with them and her parents were wonderful and took me all over Scotland. Thanks for your service and thanks for checking in here.Paul, Hello Paul, your article was "spot on" about our daily military duties, as well as with the wonderful people of the Dunoon, and Glasgow areas. google_ad_channel = ''; I did not have any idea that Scotland is so beautiful. I've tried fish & chips here and there since my Scotland tour, but they have not been the same.Anonymous, I too miss Scotland and it was a fine place to be stationed, even if the winter weather was awful.I miss the place, the people, and I even miss the Navy (Ha).Paul. Thanks for writing. :), Jim,I too have fond memories of Scotland and the people. they are my sisters. lepers; building or ship for performing quarantine in; after part of ship's hold used for stores.". Holy Loch is nestled in the Scottish Highlands a setting of verdant, rolling hills, picturesque Lochs, parks, kilts and tamoshanters. Their financial impact on the town was not as great as many people thought. The Hunley was tender at this time. I nicked named Scotland land of the liquid sunshine. Home Page: HolyLoch.com is for anyone who has ever served at the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in Holy Loch, Scotland either as military member, dependant, or civilian. I even picked up a heavy brogue! Is your father still alive? The tugboatwas assigned tothe American nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. Stopped in Holy Loch for resupply on USS Thomas J Gary DER-326 summer of 1970. I was outside the EM club in 1975 when I heard an unmistakable South Philly accent. What may have been forgotten is that the area went through similar periods before. Thank you all for your service, Dot, wife of Leroy T Van Dyne, promoted to CPO in Holy Loch, 1966. The Russians knew we were their and feared our Submarine Force and those who supported it. Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Public group 13 members Join group About Discussion As a student of history, and being Scot-Welsh on my father's side, I enjoyed visiting the many historical sites in Scotland. woman relaxing in nature. Dennis, We were there at the same time. - Helensburgh set to swell under wave of 1.3bn Navy expansion - Helensburgh Advertiser. We watched the "fish" cut through the water, just like they did in the movies. THE SHIP USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33) SUBMARINE TENDER Builder: U.S. Can you send photos of yourself and the tug to pauldavisoncrime@aol.com Thanks for writing. Site 1 Holy Loch Reunion. No, I don't remember the name of the base hospital. I remember you. The base, called "Site One," consisted of the USS. I was a SK2. Mr. Black was the electrician. The Sara anchored just out from Greenoch and I was able to get a couple days of liberty. About. The Dry Dock, USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7), was towed to Scotland in '61, and I beleive he was an E~6 when his 4 yrs were up in 1978. 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. Auriette,Thanks for visiting the web site and thanks for writing. It's a very special place, and I'm grateful for having had the opportunity Holy Loch Known by sailors as the 'Marine gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. I am very glad I made my way back because it is just a fantastic little piece of heaven on earth that I never saw during my earlier times there. Have been back several times & played St Andrews. Submarine Squadron 14, headquartered aboard the serving submarine tender, arrived in the Holy Loch on 3 March 1961, She taught in the Dunoon schools for 18 months. 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. I'd love to go back for a visit.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. On June 1, 1961, the four sections making up the floating dry dock USS Los Alamos (AFDB 7) were towed into the Holy Loch. All repair parts had to be air lifted in since sub tenders don't carry destroyer parts. DID ALOT OF HIKING WITH THE DUFFLE BAG FULL OF BEER. assembled in six months. After over 44 years I still live here in Dunoon. Post Meeting: Contact Post Commander for date/time/location. In the 23 years I did in the Navy, the 5 years I did in Holy Loch were the best. I was. Their bank stood on what is now the Co-op car park. Did you know my Dad, Orville Lee Gooden, electrician, teacher, diver. 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. News and commentary on organized crime, street crime, white collar crime, cyber crime, sex crime, crime fiction, crime prevention, espionage and terrorism. , p = document.createElement('script'); - holy loch stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. Hi, I think you may be able to help me, I am looking for an American couple who provisionally adopted 2 girls from glagow social work dept. try{window.CloudFlare||function(){var a=window.document,b=a.createElement('script'),a=a.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];window.CloudFlare=[];b.type='text/javascript';b.async=!0;b.src='//ajax.cloudflare.com/cdn-cgi/nexp/cloudflare.js';a.parentNode.insertBefore(b,a)}(),CloudFlare.push(function(a){a(['cloudflare/badge'])})}catch(e$$5){try{console.error('CloudFlare badge code could not be loaded. We've also returned for personal visits in June '72, Dec '92, I loved my time in Scotland, aboard the USS Holland, 1975-1977. Lazaretto Point was the site of a quarantine station, built in 1807 the station was installed to prevent the importation of disease along with the bales of cotton arriving by boat. Really loved the warmth of the Scottish People, really enjoy the Highland games as well! Over the years, five different submarine tenders and one floating dry dock served in the loch. William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) November 15, 2010 at . 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). Holy Loch Lodge offers accommodation in Hunters Quay, 7.5 miles from Blairmore and Strone Golf Glub. I have fond memories too of the loch. VABenefits@holyfamily.edu. Anselmo has passed on, but the fish and chips are still SO good! In January '82 the Holland was relieved by Hunley, returning for a 2nd tour. A submarine tender and a drydock with an assorted collection of naval equipment, all located in a Scottish sea loch provided a vital link during the first decades of the US Navy's Polaris fleet operations, allowing quick and easy access to the patrol areas in the seas around the north and north west coast of . April 28, 1991 12 AM PT ASSOCIATED PRESS DUNOON, Scotland The Cold War thaw has reached Holy Loch in the remote Scottish Highlands, where America's Poseidon submarines are pulling up anchor. Hi, I served onboard the Holland from late 76 through 82,then crossdecked to the Hunley until Spring of 83. While there we drove just a few miles up the road to Benmore Botanic Garden and discovered a whole new side of Scotland that I never knew about when I was there for the few weeks every 3 months as we turned over or took over the sub (USS Lewis & Clark SSBN 644 Blue). I arrived on the USS Canopus in 1973 then went to the USS Holland and finally to the USS Hunley from where I retired in 1987. I remember when we had liberty we would go to officers club which was right opposite the Pierre that took us to the ship. Don't wait to give a tax-deductible donation that helps our nation's heroes! 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. Hi Paul,I was stationed with you in Holy Loch. The submarines received supplies,maintenance andrepairs at the floating Navy base. Went back to Scotland for the first time this past summer both the people in Gourock and Dunoon were absolutely the best, brought back many memories. His 'On Crime' column appears in the Washington Times and his 'Crime Beat' column appears here. GOOD TIME. I think I have a mental photo of you. Oh my. And I'm doing a cruise around Great Britain in May with a stop in Greenock. US submarine refit facility Site One the first SSBN Squadron in the U.K. Studies were made of all the suitable places TheScottish winters are cold and rainy, butScotland isquite beautiful in the summer. Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington Contract Award Date: 08/08/1962 Keel Laid: 01/07/1963 Sponsors: Mrs. H. Diamond & Mrs. Cecil Ford Launch Date: 02/08/1964 Commission Date: 11/07/1964 The big guy who was a 1st Class BM? Krieger (EN3), Richard,Glad you enjoyed the photos and a bit of memory of the old base.I recall that our tugboat was serviced by the drydock for a quick couple of days between submarines. google_ad_format = '120x60_as_rimg'; Great memories!! Maybe in the near futureThanks for writing.Paul. Osteological examination of the remains . Strange to see no evidence of a sub base. Paul. We finally visited Dunoon for 3 days in 2012. A large war memorial in the form of a round tower is sited on Lazaretto Point. Charlie Witherow, OMC USN(Ret), Chairman H.L.A.V.A. Happy days. Bought an engagement ring from a shop in Edinburgh. At Holy Loch Inn, you may order tasty biscuits. Anderson, Ric, CWO4, (1966-1996); Ashmore, Michael, PO1, (1973-1993); Barrett, Jeffrey, PO1, (1981-2002); Bauman, Frederic, PO2, (1965-1969); Beaumier, Armand, PO3 . I recall he was PA farm boy and previously worked on the floating dry dock. While many stayed in rented family. YEAH, THAT WAS THE BEST FISH & CHIPS, WRAPPED IN NEWS PRINT. Rumours circulated that the Depot Ship had to be moved because she was moored on top of a mountain of discarded beer cans! (function() { Thank you for sharing your photos and memories of Holy Loch, a duty station that I coveted but to which I never could receive orders; I came close to going to Edzell, Scotland, during my early career as a CT but went instead to GITMO (68-69). Nice hearing all these replies. The entrance lies on the west coast of the Firth of Clyde, marked by Strone Point to the north, and Hunter's Quay to the south. Built during the 1920s, in remembrance of those who fell in World War I, the names of those who have fallen in subsequent conflicts have since been added, together with those lost in incidents in the Holy Loch. 1: 2: Looking for charles jerome hudson by possilgirl Oct 10, 2005 8:25:07 GMT -5: CSS-14 Staff Reunions. I was a ping jocky aboard the USS Hartley, a destroyer escort. In 1968 we were in the north Atlantic and had a catistrophic breakdown and had to limp into Holy Loch for repairs. At beginning of the 20th century the Loch was home to some sections of the Reserve Fleet. The ADVA is dedicated as a LIVING MEMORIAL to all veterans of the Americal Division. The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the . The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism across the U.S. through diverse programs and member benefits. Jesse J. Pitt MDI served on the USS Sam Rayburn submarine during the cold war & was the last physician stationed on a nuclear sub. I relieved Dennis Smith on the Tugboat Does anyone remember the Chief's that were on the boat when I was there Please email me at Widama@Myfairpoint.net thanks, I know that the U.S.S. A letter sent by Sir Michael Cary, a senior civil servant at the MoD, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 31 January 1968 states: A short while ago Maurice Foley, the Navys under secretary of state, accompanied the commander in chief of the US Navy in Europe on a brief visit to Holy Loch and spent a few hours aboard the USS Simon Lake. Phone. Thanks for writing. Holy Loch was by far the best duty in my short career (4 years). 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. I missed being young. The Holy Loch was a Royal Navy Submarine base during World War II It has occurred to us, therefore, that it might be possible to include a visit to the Simon Lake in the course of the Queen Mothers forthcoming visit to Faslane in May. I first arrived at Site One in January of 1963 as part The Next Reunion Will Be Held 12 May 2011 In Norfolk, VA Web Site Information :. I would not trade those times for anything. What is now Walkers DIY/Garden Centre/Cafe was the PX Stores, which sold everything American, including petrol (or as they would have it "Ethyl" and "Super Ethyl"). s.parentNode.insertBefore(p, s); The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining . HOME. The area offered deep, sheltered access, and had already seen service during World War II, as a Royal Navy submarine base. It was the home base of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 14, part of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Proteus, arrived on station March 3, 1961.) @yahoo.com E-mail me when people leave their comments - Follow You need to be a member of Navy Veterans to add comments! Commenting has been disabled thanks to the attention of scum known as spam commenters, Page last modified on Wednesday, 08 March 2017, at 12:20. Based on the visitors' opinions, waiters offer delicious beer, gin or whiskey. Support Activity. The Holy Loch is located on the central western coast of Scotland. In 1975 our tugboat spent three days on the drydock, but we had to do our own work. //-->, "Stop Spam Harvesters, Join Project Honey Pot", //. Thrift Store Donations: (800) 810-7148. In August '66 the Hunley was relieved by the USS Simon Lake (AS 33). All Rights Reserved. Discus upcomming reunions that are Holy Loch wide and not specific to a command. 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. Hi I married a sailor off the Natick in may 1967.Went to live in Detroit with my husband in 1970 We both returned back to Scotland in 1980 and still live in Glasgow We have been married 44yrs. You can read his full bio by clicking on the above photo. In 1992, the USS Simon Lake sailed down and out of the Firth of Clyde - the occupation was over. Moira is fascinated by the history ceramics and has travelled extensively to research traditional pottery techniques. I'd like to go back to Scotland one day.Paul. 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 Scotland is truly beautiful place and the people are outstanding. Distance: 3.3 mi. 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