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Last post for me for 2004 HAPPY NEW YEAR to all former crewmembers *****

Name: Ken Pierce <Sevarb@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: AIMD
USA - Friday, December 31, 2004 at 20:38:58 (CST)

I was only on for the WESPAC cruise, assigned to VF-154. I was a SA at the time and it was my first experience at sea.

Name: Alan E. Nielsen Sr <aenielsensr@pacbell.net>
Yr Aboard: 61-62
Division: VF-154
City / State: Pleasanton, CA USA - Friday, December 31, 2004 at 18:32:43 (CST)

Greatest time of my life, anyone seen Bob Evans, Greg Quick, Frank Gorel, or Rus Nicholson? If so let me know, love to chat. Still operating boilers for a living, cant get away from what all of you guys taught me. Thanks.

Name: Joe Hoffman <stungme@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 78-81
Division: B
City / State: Morrisville, Pa USA - Friday, December 31, 2004 at 16:16:30 (CST)

Foun this site it brought back memories. The Coral Sea Engineering department made my career what it was. I retired after 20 years.

Name: Brad Tyler <tylerbcons@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-86
Division: B
City / State: Talala, OK USA - Friday, December 31, 2004 at 11:40:43 (CST)

Would like to hear from any aerographers who served with me during 1953 to 1955

Name: Sylvester, Vernon AGAN <rs48vs30@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 53 to 55
Division: O1
City / State: Palm Coast, FL USA - Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 20:56:19 (CST)

hey im jordan ruth the grandson of the late Chief john fredrick ruth. i was interested in finding anybody that new him, or worked with him while h e was abord.he was a nuclear technican and loved the coral sea. before his death he had a special room built for his coral sea memorblia(not sure of spellin) he would have loved to get into contact with some of you all. please contact me if u have old pictures articles anything relating to my grandfather thank you very much Cadet Petty Officer 1st class Jordan Ruth Lake Taylor Academy Of Miltary Science

Name: Chief John F.Ruth/Jordan Ruth <Ltwrestler2004@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 60's
Division: Nuclear
City / State: Norfolk, va USA - Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 11:55:37 (CST)

Sorry, the X-mas puppy jumped on the keyboard. I want to either find or replace them both (Shellback poster/certificate). I have been looking for a new tattoo of a Turtle, I did find one standing on two legs, but it's very basic/plain looking. So, I thought maybe they could use something off of the poster. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated. Larry P. Delp P.O. Box 8084 Spokane, WA. 99203 (509) 456-8239

Name: Larry P. Delp <delpsdive3443@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: V-1 Yellow Shirt
City / State: Spokane, WA USA - Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 08:39:31 (CST)

Anybody know how to get a replacment Shellback poster/certificate? I came across mine about 2 years ago

Name: Larry P. Delp <delpsdive3443@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: V-1 Yellow Shirt
City / State: Spokane, WA USA - Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 07:03:34 (CST)

If you served on bord during 73-76 in b div let me know, i served in 2b fire room

Name: Robert Czerwinski <RCzerwinski134@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: B
City / State: Whitinj, nj USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 20:37:51 (CST)

I had a time and saw a lot.

Name: Dave Nelson <dnelson13@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: A-O2N2
City / State: Leominster, Ma. USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 18:04:52 (CST)

Great site, looking for former ops YN Warren Wilson, and any other PN's or YN's. Got their PNSA and left as PN2. Hated it thing, the best ship I ever served on

Name: Major Bynum <chief08@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 87-90
Division: X3
City / State: Detroit, MI USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 13:14:01 (CST)

I was the PAO and Closed Circuit TV and Radio System Senior Petty Officer for Captain Smokey Joe Frick, now Admiral Frick. Happy to have found the site..

Name: Bill Trent, JOC, USN-Ret <btrent07@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: Admin-Public Affairs
City / State: Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 11:26:40 (CST)

I am alive and well. hope you all are the same.

Name: Tyrone (Ty) Godby <tygodby1@netzero.com>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1979
Division: R
City / State: Plainsboro, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 09:16:13 (CST)

Came aboard in Bremerton in May '69. Captain Gorsline was the Captain, my boss was LCDR Jordon and Cdr. Walker in AIMD. Spent 9 month tour on WestPac monstly Yankee Station with a diversion to off the coast of Korea at Xmas, 69 when the North shot down a South Korean plane. Took part in Cambodia bombings. Also made a goodwill cruise to Sydney. Still have the framed Shellback certificate Quite a time. Worst time was refit in Hunter's Point in 70-71. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Name: J. C. Driscoll
Yr Aboard: May 1969 - June 1971
Division: IM-1
City / State: Grand Junction, CO USA - Monday, December 27, 2004 at 22:06:40 (CST)

I cruised on the coral maru with VA-27 twice. The first cruise (1980), I picked up the ship in the Indian Ocean as a brand new Ensign, my first time at sea even though I had served 4 years as an AMS from 69-73. I was the Line Division officer for VA-27 and eventually the MMCO. The seconfd cruise we were up in the IO when the rescue attempt was executed to retreive the hostages in Iran. The ship's CO was Capt Dunleavy whom the crew loved, too bad his ultimate demise.

Name: Mark Gabriel <g45273m@adelphia.net>
Yr Aboard: 80-83
Division: VA-27
City / State: Colorado Springs, CO USA - Monday, December 27, 2004 at 17:57:32 (CST)

Would like to hear from any older members. Thanks.

Name: DONALD EUGENE BEAL <mjbeal@hotmail.com>
City / State: HARTFORD CITY, IN USA - Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 21:54:36 (CST)

served from 1953ly 1954 one med cruiswe

Name: Burleigh D. Cross <slmueller1958@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953-1954
Division: Communications/Teleman
City / State: St. Louis, MO USA - Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 13:23:41 (CST)

great site, please visit mine too http://www.grandclicks.com/join.php?sponsor_id=557

Name: Jackie <jaxt20001@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962
Division: none
City / State: COLUMBUS, oh USA - Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 08:01:41 (CST)

since i sign the guestbook. I have heard from several of the guys i served with i would like to hear from some more. I had a great time on West-Pac 77 I saw the world on the best ship in the fleet

Name: Dennis Meents <Drivinggod@aol.com >
Yr Aboard: 76-78
Division: S-2
City / State: Dunedin, Fl USA - Saturday, December 25, 2004 at 23:09:35 (CST)

Merry Christmas to All former crewmembers and A very Merry Christmas to all serving on active duty now

Name: Ken Pierce <Sevarb@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: AIMD
USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 20:44:33 (CST)

I AM HAVING A CUSTOM BUILT CV-43 MADE OF MAHOGANY for my living room .

Name: LARRY STRANGE <lstrange@access4less.net>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: V-2 LAUNCH & RECOVERY of aircraft
IL USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 14:44:21 (CST)

P.S. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Name: Charles "Mike" Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 14:38:04 (CST)

Trying to reply to Kenneth Hagle Jr.'s posting of Nov. 21, 2004. Have twice tried emailing you at the address on that posting, would like to hear from you. I was an AZ in the Logs and Records office with Jim Chrobak and others, so I am sure we knew each other. Have recently been in touch with another plane captain(Ted Welfelt) from the first (67-68)cruise, that you should remember, have also been inb touch with several others from those three cruises. Contact me at cmorgan@se.rr.com

Name: Charles "Mike" <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, Fl USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 14:35:16 (CST)

Merry Christmas everyone.... If you want to reach me... Leave a note here and look for my response.... Tired of getting spam

Name: Karl Haywood
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: B-2
City / State: Traverse City, MI USA - Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 23:30:22 (CST)

very nice place

Name: Ron <ronin@email.br.com>
Yr Aboard: very nice place
Division: very nice place
City / State: Rio, BR Brasil - Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 18:45:39 (CST)

Just recently found this website and the Tribute website, glad to have found both. Was aboard Coral Sea, ships company, with many fond memories. Made the '81 Mid-Pac cruise to Hawaii/San Diego/Pacific ops, during Dunleavy's command, and spend most of my time on the helm/bridge. I really enjoyed how he would talk and visit with us, a really great Skipper, and he'd call me by name ("Bodiford... ten degree's right rudder!") when I was on the helm. Would enjoy hearing from any shipmates. Considering attending a reunion. Still friends today with Glen Sabin from Photo Dept.; looking for Lt. David Knight, (ships First Lt.) and LDCR Bird, others. I'm today an automotive journalist and broadcaster,(www.theweekenddrive.com) and I work for Cabela's, the outdoor outfitter (automotive promotions). Today I test drive all the newest, cool cars... but I'll never forget my days (and nights) driving the Coral Sea across the Pacific.

Name: Vince Bodiford <vince@theweekenddrive.com>
Yr Aboard: 80-81, 83
Division: 1st Div., Deck Dept.
City / State: Sidney, NE USA - Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 16:28:32 (CST)

Happy to have been contacted by two shipmates using this website. For all MS/CS that were on the Coral Sea from 1976-1978 and former Squadron mates of VF-191 Merry Christmas. MSCS(AW) Marion T. Hersey (Mick)

Name: marion hersey <mick143fely@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1978
Division: VF191/S-2
City / State: Bremerton, WA USA - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 19:40:27 (CST)

I LOVE YOUR SITE...I DEY HERE

Name: JOBMAN GUYMAN <JOBMAN_GUYMAN@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 7
Division: 3
City / State: AJEGUNLE, LAG NIJA - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 17:05:31 (CST)

Saw the message from Al Harper requesting Ski's whereabouts.Tried to e-mail him but it wouldn't go thru If anyone knows hie e-mail address,please get back to me. Like to hear from anyone in S2 div.Thanks!!!

Name: James Cheeseman <cheesemanjames@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1955-56
Division: S2c
City / State: Stafford, VA. USA - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 15:06:13 (CST)

Seasons Greetings to all, and wishing all a happy new year. And GOD Bless our troops! Please keep these special people in our prayers.

Name: Charles "Ben" Beneventi <bnvnt@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1988
Division: V-1 Crash & Salvage
City / State: Peoria, IL USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 21:39:49 (CST)

The Best to all My Brother Snipes! and to all the crew.

Name: Jeff Navallo <jbnav712@verizon>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: B (SNIPES)
City / State: staten island , n.y. USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 07:38:06 (CST)

Address book spamming: somebody or something has been using a fake address (e.g. mugu@mugu.com) to pollute address books all over the web. There is no way for the real mugu.com to prevent that. This domain does not send or receive email at all. This spamming attack may be connected to the Nigerian banking/money transfer email scam. The 'mugu' is a calling card left by the spammers to mark a guestbook as harvested for email addresses.

Name: Shipmate
Yr Aboard: 84-86
Division: M-2
USA - Monday, December 20, 2004 at 14:28:36 (CST)

Served in V-1 Division under Lcdr. Bubba Seagers. Has anyone heard from Bubba?

Name: Larry Elliott Jr.
Yr Aboard: 1978 to 1982
Division: V-1 division
City / State: New Vienna, OH USA - Monday, December 20, 2004 at 01:51:45 (CST)

HELLO # 3 SCREW CREW

Name: IVAN RIVERS <jivani44@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-80
Division: # 3 engine room
City / State: sacramento, ca USA - Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 23:02:50 (CST)

Wats up # 3 screw crew

Name: Ivan Rivers <jivani44@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-80
Division: #3 main engine room
City / State: sacramento, ca USA - Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 22:50:26 (CST)

This is a great site!

Name: jemma <jemma_bailey@mail-room.com>
USA - Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 16:40:25 (CST)

Would love to hear from old friends. Was it really that long ago? Merry Christmas! When and where is the reunion?

Name: James M. Chaney JR. <nana1andpapa2@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-74
Division: S-6
City / State: Kent, Wa. USA - Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 03:51:48 (CST)

just

Name: james m shoemaker <jimmishoe2@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 86-90
Division: v-4
City / State: cudahy, wi USA - Friday, December 17, 2004 at 22:17:13 (CST)

would like to buy pictures

Name: james m shoemaker <jimmishoe2@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 3
Division: v-4
City / State: cudahy, wi USA - Friday, December 17, 2004 at 22:15:26 (CST)

WORKED IN 1 CHARLIE AND IN OIL SHACK. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED.

Name: Dennis Dohrman <sdohrman@htc.net>
Yr Aboard: 76/79
Division: B
City / State: columbia, il USA - Friday, December 17, 2004 at 12:14:15 (CST)

I am proud to have served aboard this great ship.

Name: Jack D. Hagans, Jr. <jdhagans56@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-75
Division: VF-51 Screaming Eagles F4N/ Plane Captain
City / State: Spring, TX USA - Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 13:31:51 (CST)

Looking for others from V-4 Division. Cheif Waller was CPO then.

Name: Kurt Vega <kvega@saftronics.com>
Yr Aboard: 78-80
Division: V-4
City / State: Ft. Myers, FL USA - Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 11:15:11 (CST)

I have a couple of minor corrections to my last entry. My serving dates were 1976-1978 and also Muguman's "insane" ramblings. Apologies for the typos!

Name: Bill Thompson ADCS USN (Ret) <ADCS@telco4u.net>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1978
Division: AIMD IM2 Div
City / State: London, England - Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 14:54:53 (CST)

Is there any way that the numerous adverts and Muguman(whoever that clown is?)can be prevented from placing entries on this website? It is an insult to those who served honourably aboard the Coral Maru ,to have this repetitious nonsense showing up all the time! This site is to honour the ship and its members ,not a forum for outsiders to try to advertise their products (unrelated to the Coral Sea) as well as the insnae ramblings of this Muguman or whatever he wants to call himself! I have a name for him,but he isn't worth the effort!

Name: Bill Thompson <ADCS@telco4u.net>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1878
Division: AIMD Im2 Div
City / State: London, England - Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 14:50:16 (CST)

I served on board the Coral Maroo in both R and DC divisions. I was also aboard at the time of perestroika, when the soviets changed from enemies to allies. I miss my friends from the ship, and have managed to stay in contact with one of them. Life has been full after leaving active duty in April 1990, with college, marriage, and three special-needs boys. Because of the natures of their disabilities I have been unable to work full time for three years. We struggle to get by, but my wonderful kids are worth it. God bless, shipmates, and take care.

Name: Eric Abel <abelcanton@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1987 -1990
Division: R
City / State: Canton, OH USA - Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 10:01:37 (CST)

Looking for some of them crazy OS's I ran with.....Darren Green, Scott Schuller, Dante Hicks, Scott Cambell, Mike Mcain and anyone else I may have missed

Name: Joseph Keehner <jkeehner@mitscher.navy.mil>
Yr Aboard: 86-Decomishining
Division: OPS/OI
City / State: Norfolk, Va USA - Monday, December 13, 2004 at 08:11:06 (CST)

Bother Victor R Wooden was fatally injured aboard the Coral Sea during the Viet Nam coflict.Oct 1966 misslehead blew while coming dwn the track. During the times we are going through now I often thick of the surviving family members and the ache they feel. Bless you all and Happy Holly Days

Name: JOYCE MATHERS <joycemathers21@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 02:46:02 (CST)

Just to say hello to my old shipmates!

Name: Rafael E. Vivero <rvivero@hq.dir.ca.gov>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1966
Division: Engineering Dept.
City / State: Hacienda Heights, CA USA - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 13:02:44 (CST)

My father was aboard during the 50's (not sure of the years). I am his youngest son and just looking for anyone that knew him. He always said that it was some of the best years of his life.

Name: Leslie H. Reeder <kreeder@cfu.net>
Yr Aboard: 50's
City / State: Cedar Falls, IA USA - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 11:18:51 (CST)

I went aboard the ship in March of 1968 and was released in October, 1971. I made to WestPac cruises to Viet Nam.

Name: Russell Frank Cash <russ.cash@aee-vonroll.com>
Yr Aboard: 4
Division: W
City / State: Dawsonville, GA USA - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 08:15:53 (CST)

My father Homer Bledsoe was on the USS Coral Sea in the 40's. I would like to find someone who might have known him. He passed away last year. This is his youngest daughter- Wendy Barroso

Name: Wendy Barroso <wbarroso@juno.com>
City / State: Byron, GA USA - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 18:55:43 (CST)

Love to hear from some old shipmates.

Name: Dennis Bush <zavier11@lycos.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984 to 1988
Division: g3 weapons
City / State: appling, ga USA - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 17:47:58 (CST)

Just surfing the internet and came across this guestbook. Life seemed to be a lot less stressful back then.

Name: R G Owens <rgowens01@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: Airwing - VA-94
City / State: St Charles, Mo USA - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 15:09:24 (CST)

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Name: buy soma online <Killerm@gmail.com>
City / State: San Diego, Ca USA - Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 17:32:15 (CST)

this is a cool web-site

Name: Lawrence E. Humphrey <lhumphrey1@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 60-61 61-62
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Del City, Oklahoma USA - Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 14:49:14 (CST)

would like to here frome anyone from the squadron!

Name: HARRY L. FAIN <moonshine0004@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-73
Division: VF-51
City / State: Cottage Grove, OR. USA - Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 13:47:36 (CST)

Served aboard the USS Coral Sea in 1954-57 in the Engineering Department under R.R. Garriot. I was responsible for A, B, E, M, & R divisions as a Yeoman Striker. I am looking for three people from my division: James Grindstaff from Tennesee, Jimmy Ninehouser from New York, NY, and Herb Yellin. If any one knows of their whereabouts, please respond to this e-mail address.

Name: John J. Gregory <joegregory@gregorycoinc.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954-557
Division: R
City / State: Dunmore, Pa USA - Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 14:42:12 (CST)

Iam looking for a fellow shipmate named Melvin taylor, he lies i believe in texas. how can i get his address or phone number.

Name: bill sternburgh <stern3635@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1967
Division: X div
City / State: Muskegon, mi USA - Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 11:51:36 (CST)

Looking for old friends....Roy "pops" and trevino ....I used to go by the nickname bebe

Name: marco rodriguez <marco@beginning.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971 - 1975
Division: CIC
City / State: sacramento, ca USA - Friday, December 03, 2004 at 18:29:09 (CST)

I served aboard in July 1968 as an HM1 (USNR). I would eventually return to active duty in 1975 and retire in 1991. The Coral Sea will always have a spot in my favorites "Memory Locker". To this day I still have my patch on my flight jacket. I invite anyone to visit my "Doc's Locker" www.docslocker.com and see my tribute to the Navy Hospital Corpsman. Sincerely, Harry "Doc" Penny

Name: Harry Penny, HMC(AC)USN(Ret) <harrypenny@docslocker.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968
Division: Medical
City / State: San Diego, CA USA - Friday, December 03, 2004 at 16:55:34 (CST)

In your divisions listing, please include the GM Division under the Gunnery Dept. Current listing makes us feel like a "step child" rgds, Bob

Name: Bob Baker <bobb@arivalve.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963 -1965
Division: GM
City / State: Roswell, GA USA - Friday, December 03, 2004 at 11:12:57 (CST)

Hey where is everybody?

Name: Clark C Stange <ezgon99@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974
Division: IC electrician
City / State: Gresham, OR United States - Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 19:43:12 (CST)

It was my priviledge to be the Operations Chief of one of the finest squadrons in the Marine Corps. And we were on a "great ship". She had just finished refiting out of San Fran and had 2000 Sailor just out of "boot". We were assigned toa Com7thFltWesPac tour of 12 months. All of our pilots were carqual and what a great tour! Of my 20 years of active duty being aboard and serving was the greatest thrill and experience I have had during my lifetime. I still marvel at the expertise of sailors/marine and aircraft in motion. Flight quarters, pilots man your aircraft! My work station was in RR2 and when "general quarters" sounded we just got out the way! My sleeping stations was rather unique under number 3wire and at nite all those controlled crashes kept me alert. Hats off to all and Semper Fi. Dave

Name: David L. Sotelo <p58ngu@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960 & 61?
Division: Marine Attack Squadron 121, FMFPac
City / State: Columbia, sc USA - Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 21:04:36 (CST)

It was my priviledge to be the Operations Chief of one of the finest squadrons in the Marine Corps. And we were on a "great ship". She had just finished refiting out of San Fran and had 2000 Sailor just out of "boot". We were assigned toa Com7thFltWesPac tour of 12 months. All of our pilots were carqual and what a great tour! Of my 20 years of active duty being aboard and serving was the greatest thrill and experience I have had during my lifetime. I still marvel at the expertise of sailors/marine and aircraft in motion. Flight quarters, pilots man your aircraft! My work station was in RR2 and when "general quarters" sounded we just got out the way! My sleeping stations was rather unique under number 3wire and at nite all those controlled crashes kept me alert. Hats off to all and Semper Fi. Dave

Name: David L. Sotelo <p58ngu@man.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960 & 61?
Division: Marine Attack Squadron 121, FMFPac
City / State: Columbia, sc USA - Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 20:41:05 (CST)

Best time of my life and best crew of men I ever served with.

Name: Eugene Allen Renner <er193470@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: April 1953 To October 1953V!H
Division: V1H
City / State: Omaha, Ne. USA - Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 18:46:17 (CST)

It was a time of growth,learning an friendship. I am proud to have served with so many good men.

Name: Heinz Meyer <hinzmey@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1955-1957
Division: M-Division
City / State: River Vale, NJ USA - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 22:54:49 (CST)

Sure would like to get a scholarship for my daughter

Name: Larry Matei <Mightymouse48@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 69/70
Division: agang
City / State: montgomery, il USA - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 14:52:43 (CST)

Please send ships letter, I'm now staying at: 3202 S 12th St Lot 99 Marshalltown, Ia 50158

Name: Clifford E Boucher
Yr Aboard: 1959-60
Division: Bostswain Mate
City / State: Marshalltown, Ia USA - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 14:04:15 (CST)

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Name: online gambling <luba9185@does.it>
Yr Aboard: online gambling
Division: online gambling
City / State: online gambling, online gambling online gambling - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 11:09:27 (CST)

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Name: Kelly Miller <kelly.miller@nextstudent.com>
City / State: Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, November 29, 2004 at 20:42:17 (CST)

I became a member, however, I don't see my name on list of members?? How many names are not on list?? Please advise. Thank You Best Regards Dennis W. Erfert

Name: Dennis W. Erfert <derfert@flashmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1966
Division: R
City / State: Sac, Ca 95822 - Monday, November 29, 2004 at 00:27:19 (CST)

Cool has anyone seen Bruce Thouvenal we were in B-division I was in 3-able

Name: Charles Williams (Willy) <shar@1st.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1973
Division: B
City / State: Vincent , O USA - Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 16:19:33 (CST)

god bless you all who have served !

Name: Ray Bigam (parachute rigger) <ray_bigam@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 86-89
Division: airman aimd rigger
City / State: anderson, in USA - Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 19:09:36 (CST)

great site

Name: steve dalton <coralsea56>
Yr Aboard: 1975 to 1977
Division: mdiv engine room #2
City / State: riverside, ca USA - Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 03:12:28 (CST)

Retired to The Villages, Fl. in 2000 and discovered that my next door neighbor was a shipmate. It's a small world. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me.

Name: Sheldon Skurow <eskurow@thevillages.net>
Yr Aboard: 54-56
Division: A
City / State: The Villages, Fl USA - Friday, November 26, 2004 at 20:45:49 (CST)

Are there any reunions planned and any information I can receive.

Name: Sheldon Skurow <eskurow@thevillages.net>
Yr Aboard: 54-56
Division: A
City / State: The Villages, Fl USA - Friday, November 26, 2004 at 20:32:54 (CST)

Great site! Would like to hear from my shipmates who worked the "gear" and did the 63 cruise.

Name: Steve Benson <coldfilteredsteve@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 62 -64
Division: V-2 Arresting Gear
City / State: Kirkland , WA USA - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 15:11:36 (CST)

Served with george reuss(RIP1984) and carl erickson and jeff kuafman. Sure would like to get in touch with carl and jeff. send me some leads, please. Would like to attend the reunion in FL. 2005, Have to work it out.

Name: jeff gumina <guminajd1@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: 4m
City / State: grand rapids, mi USA - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 21:37:56 (CST)

Trying to make contact with other VF-151'ers from the three cruises between 1967-1970. Have made several contacts thru this guestbook, looking to contact more. Kenneth Hagle read your posting and replied to you at the email address in the posting, waiting to hear back from you. Any one else from that era look forward to hearing from you. Mike Morgan

Name: Charles M. (Mike) Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, Fl USA - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 18:31:11 (CST)

I am searching for Hubert Dalton,of Morristown,Tn....Does ANYONE know him ?..Any info would be appreciated.. Thanks

Name: ( Mrs) William E.Stephens Jr. <firefly_1@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1962
City / State: Chillicothe, Ohio USA - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 03:13:43 (CST)

I was a plane captain the cruise of 67-68, squadron data analyst the cruise of 68-69, and was in charge of the hydraulic shop on nights the cruise of 69-70. I would like to hear from anybody that served in VF151 during that time.

Name: Kenneth J. Hagle Jr. <ckh906@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF151
City / State: Saginaw, MI USA - Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 17:41:20 (CST)

LOOKING FOR ANYONE DURING 61-64 S-6. FRAIZER-CRANFORD-YATES-STOCKTON BROTHERS-SEARS-AND ANYONE ELSE. STILL NEVER FOUND PLUCKETT? GETTING STUCK IN ALEMEDA PORT AND TAKING ALL DAY TO GET OUT-PLANE BEING PUSHED OVER THE SIDE WITH SOMEONE IN IT-LOT OF FOND MEMORIES. WAS IN NAVY ENTIRE TOUR WITH WILLIAM PERRY CRANDFORD AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE. HE WAS FROM THOMASVILLE, NC

Name: WILLIAM LARRY DANIEL <YOUNGSVILLED@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1964
Division: S-6
City / State: YOUNGSVILLE, NC USA - Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 12:36:58 (CST)

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Name: buy soma online <Jelly5@russia.ru>
City / State: San Diego, Ca USA - Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 11:47:26 (CST)

love this site,thought it was for us coral seamen not the bullshit i been seeing lately

Name: james young <jasfromathol@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1974
Division: deck dept.4th division
City / State: athol, ma USA - Friday, November 19, 2004 at 17:37:04 (CST)

I am so happy to find a site that recognizes the uss coral sea!! would like to hear from anyone who has been aboard her and would like to chat about the good ole days. thank you steven r lynch

Name: steven ray lynch <lynch0406@netzero.net>
Yr Aboard: 1979-82
Division: IM2
City / State: brownstown, IN USA - Friday, November 19, 2004 at 16:56:11 (CST)

best friends in the worst times

Name: Michael Welsch <mwelsch@edd.ca.gov>
Yr Aboard: 65-69
Division: 4th, 2nd
City / State: Sacramento, ca USA - Friday, November 19, 2004 at 15:41:43 (CST)

PRE. COMCOMMISSIONING CREW

Name: FLOYD R. SMITH <EASTHI59CVA43@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1962
Division: S-3
City / State: SACRAMENTO, CA USA - Friday, November 19, 2004 at 12:54:46 (CST)

I suppose my memories are not quite so quaint as others. I remember: bombs everywhere, trays so hot ice cream melted, being scared, noise, everything reaking of JP5, bombs, tripping over tie-down chains in the hanger bay, endless line periods, hot and dirty, Bob Hope cancelled, bombs, cats firing constantly, sterilized milk, bug juice, shore patrol in the PI, kneeknockers, bombs, electronic equipment going bezerk every time a cat fired, standing on the 02 starboard catwalk at night watching the bombing off in the distance, beer with formaldehyde-yyuuuk! But I also remember Red Cross girls from DaNang, CONUS, being short, the "Cascades" show, Maureen Reagan, and finally getting a DD214. God Bless everyone then in Coral Sea. DLE

Name: David Elliott <dlelliott4@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: Sept. 68-Dec. 72
Division: OE
City / State: Sachse, Tx USA - Friday, November 19, 2004 at 07:45:35 (CST)

Yes, the memories the drills the 102 days and the GQ and did I mention the drills. I would do it again in a minute.

Name: Al (HARRY) Harrison <a_harrison2001@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-81
Division: M number 3 main
City / State: Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 21:27:05 (CST)

Fair winds and following seas

Name: Mike Johnson <bluemoon8815@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: O.I.
City / State: Eagle, Colo USA - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 11:28:40 (CST)

Great site. Olongopo's own / San Franciscco's own

Name: Robert Codd <rcodd@mazdausa.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: OE
City / State: Harper Woods, Michigan USA - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 06:58:54 (CST)

Looking for folks who were in the Blackeagles in those years....the HUD, Finley, Marok, Drossos, Simpy and Riggs, Tolliver, Crouch, Reyna (you still owe me 50 bucks ya bastid), Kabashigawa, Keith Tolliver, Mitch Bell, Kevin Crouch...sorry if I missed anyone.... Email Me

Name: Bob (Rich) Richardson <brich62@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-85
Division: Vaw-13 Blackeagles
WI USA - Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 16:49:54 (CST)

Loved and hated every minute of it!!!

Name: adam waters <awaters12@nc.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: v-3
City / State: raleigh, nc USA - Monday, November 15, 2004 at 15:47:33 (CST)

A SURVIVOR,MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON ALL WHO SERVE AND THOSE THEY PROTECT.

Name: MICHAEL T WILLIAMS <MTWelectric@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-77
Division: va-94
City / State: ROSEBORO, NC USA - Monday, November 15, 2004 at 08:28:35 (CST)

I worked in 4-Baker fireroom with Scott Whitson, Joey Linko, Mark Quinn and a host of others. Looking to talk to any of these guys. I have lots of great memories and tough memories of the old girl. We done the ditch, shellback day, sent Mohmar a message and had a little boat wreck.

Name: michael perry <kperry4@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1982-1987
Division: B-4
City / State: cullman, al USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 15:37:18 (CST)

Any Radiomen/Decom Crew out there? Who remembers being "shot out"? (Kellam)

Name: Timothy Keller <timkeller454@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1988-1990
Division: COM
City / State: New York, NY USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 14:16:41 (CST)

I'm looking for anybody from the Charlie Fire Rooms, Like Kennison,Rick French, DeRose, Tommy Lambert, Beagan.

Name: George W. Golowach (Goldie) <goldie552@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-74
Division: B
City / State: Glendale Heights, IL USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 22:19:49 (CST)

I was on board when she was recommission in 1960.

Name: Stanley J Garmon <jackgarmon@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960/1961
Division: R
City / State: Marysville, WA USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 21:29:25 (CST)

LOOKIN FOR OLD SALTS FROM R- DIV.. LATER PETEY

Name: RANDY PETERSON <RPETERSON1955@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 75-79
Division: R
City / State: FAYETTEVILLE, ARCHECKIN IN.. LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES FROM R-DIV.. USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 06:29:48 (CST)

Still looking for anyone else from S-1 in early 60s. It seems like most have fallen off the earth. John Plyler also S-1 lives 3 miles from us here in Arkansas. We both are in the poultry business. We have large egg operations a few miles from the only real diamond mine in the United States. My wife is a writer which keeps her busy. Would like to find out whatever happened to Don Trotter and Jim McLeod or anyone else from S-1. Be sure to join the Coral Sea Asso.

Name: Harold Foster <haroldf@ipa.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959----1963
Division: S-1
City / State: Glenwood, Ar USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 16:55:38 (CST)

I was surprised to find this web site---This is Great!!

Name: Harry David Robinson <Dave.Robinson@Trans.ge.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964 thru 1969
Division: B division-2 Charlie Fireroom
City / State: Denver , Co USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 16:50:55 (CST)

Two tours on board. First as Auxiliaries Officer and second as Chief Engineer. Currently working in Ex-USS Midway as Restorations Co-Chair and contracts management consultant.

Name: Robert Kline <shipfix@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1965, 1978-1979
Division: Engineering
City / State: San Diego, CA USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 16:16:07 (CST)

Looking to hear from any other weather-guessers or friends from that period.

Name: Jim English <jbe313@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 1952 to 1954
Division: Weather Office
City / State: Mc Afee, NJ USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 08:34:28 (CST)

The bestworst 4 yrs of my life.

Name: Mark Keswick BT2 <mkeswick@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: B-DIV 2-A DCPO
City / State: Clovis, CA USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 21:14:04 (CST)

Looking for old shipmates from the Bremerton Days and WesPac 79-80 How about any of the "Habitability" guys from the drydock??? McKenzie, Hebe, Fred, Greene, Grounds, Ross, Bayard...where are you guys??

Name: Dave Burns <dlburns36@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1977- 1981
Division: "R" Div
City / State: San Jose, CA USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 18:32:54 (CST)

Good to see you back up and running, keep up the good work. Would like to hear from other VF-151er's from that era, have already made contact with a few, would like to contact more.

Name: Mike Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, Fl USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 12:40:29 (CST)

i was aboard 56 to 57 with vf 11 looking for buddies from that time joe

Name: joe griebel <pontiacjoe@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 56 to 57
Division: aviation vf 11
City / State: dundalk, maryland USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 21:28:41 (CST)

Author of upcoming book on Navy Vietnam War MiG kills needs help! I need to hear from any 1972 WestPac vet with photos of VF-51 and VF-111 F-4s painted up with MiG kill markings (#201, #100, #111, #113 and #114). Please help guys! Thanks. Mike O'Connor

Name: Mike O'Connor <mikeloconnor@yahoo.com>
City / State: Wausau, WI USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 19:24:11 (CST)

Trying to find former shipmates from the S-5 Division when I served.

Name: Irving A. Smith <irvingsmith1234@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1987
Division: S-5
USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 15:35:41 (CST)

Just wanted to correct my previous entry. The cruise in question was the 60-61 cruise that was so long, not the 61-62. I have some documentation that some of you who made that cruise might be interested in. It is from a report called :"Japan Under the US Nuclear Umbrella" written by Han Kristensen. The following is an excerp from his 15 page report. This report solidifies my feeling that we who were on that cruise should be issued the Viet Nam Service medal. Here it is: On Dec 1960, forces earmarked to support CINCPAC operations in defense of Mainland Southeast Asia against communist aggression or insurgency in Southeast asia, were placed on DEFCON 2 (the defense condition immediately below outbreak of war). Three naval task group, including the two nuclear strike carriers USS Lexington CVA16 and USS Coral Sea CVA 43 were ordered to depart Okinawa IMMEDIATELY for operations in the South China Sea. Following a week of high alert, the forces were returned to DEFCON 3 on Jan 6, 1961, and ordered to withdraw from the South China Sea to new locations no more that 4 hours steaming distance away. We stayed in the South China Sea or very near there for several months following that alert. I have a 15 page document if anyone would like it I will email it. Thanks, Hap

Name: Darwin Litzell (Hap) <mrhap@baldwin-telecom.net>
Yr Aboard: 1960-62
Division: VAH2 & X division ships company
City / State: Woodville, WI USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 09:42:03 (CDT)

Just looking for some navy sites and found this good to know its here

Name: Rick Spry <www.oldsalty68@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-70
Division: boilerroom 3a
City / State: vancouver, wa USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 22:47:22 (CDT)

SHAKA BRUDDAHS !!! HOWZIT !from Hawaii

Name: Nanod Michael R. <NANODYOO1@hawaii.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 77-79
Division: V-2 Catapult 3
City / State: Honolulu, Hawaii USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 21:48:37 (CDT)

Let's do it again!!!!!!!!! Where's OZZY when ya need him!

Name: Dennis Oats <Oatsy54@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 80-82
Division: Helo Detachment( HC1-Det 3
City / State: Taylorville, Il USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 19:38:15 (CDT)

Served as Forward/Aft Lookout/Radar watch and Stat Boards. That Oct. 63 Typhoon was really a blast. I can still feel the sting of the wind blown spray as I think being out there on watch on the deck above the Bridge. It was a great time and I am proud to have played a small part on a great ship. I now sail my own ship S/V ICHINEN. Ahoy to all, Capt. Vasco

Name: Vasco R. A. Pires <captvrap@cape.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963
Division: OI
City / State: Falmouth, MA USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 19:33:15 (CDT)

I just saw the dates that we were deployed in 61-62. According to the dates listed, the cruise went from December 61 to July 62. If memory serves me right, we didn't get back to the states until Sept. 62. Am I right or is my memory fading? It seem to me that cruise was almost 10 months long. Will someone verify this. Thanks. P.S. Am still looking for Dennis "Woolyburger" Woolworth. Hap PN3

Name: Darwin Litzell (Hap) <mrhap@baldwin-telecom.net>
Yr Aboard: 60 -62
Division: VAH2 & X division ships company
City / State: Woodville, WI USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 15:00:41 (CDT)

The best on the Best CV-43,

Name: John D. Chamblee <jdcjax@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1987-1990
Division: HS-17
City / State: Jacksonville, Fl. USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 20:21:39 (CDT)

I serve on the USS Coral Sea during 1954 in the Post Office. I transferred from the USS Leyte. I enjoyed all of my time in the Navy and am proud to have served on both ships.

Name: Bengamin Johnson <bengaminohnson@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954 & Jan-feb 1955
Division: OR
City / State: Flatwoods, KY USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 05:27:16 (CDT)

sent out the wrong e-mail address

Name: mike McCreary <mmc9962@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 71-75
Division: S-3
City / State: Vancouver, WA USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 00:45:00 (CDT)

great talking to you after all those years bobby plum if anyone remembers me after all these years feel free to call 304-664-8637 i worked in 4able and 4 baker firerooms where is edward j. fletcher

Name: charles w. cline
Yr Aboard: 1967 to 1971
Division: b division
City / State: baisden, wvgreat USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 00:13:22 (CDT)

I just found this site and couldn't believe it! Best time of my life was spent aboard the Coral Sea. Looking for anyone that stood watch or worked in Main Control or worked in "Louies Lower Level". Love too swap some stories. Especially looking for Mick MacDonald, Gary Shuster, Rick Weber, Berry Vermillion.

Name: John Holder (JC) <jhtools@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1969
Division: M #3Engine Rm. (Main Control)
City / State: Chesterfield, Va USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 15:34:16 (CDT)

Lorenzo! (Brother Sniper!) I worked in Boiler Rm 3C for 3yrs made it to Check man of the watch,then discharged.Good Times!

Name: Jeff from New York City <jbnav712@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: B
City / State: staten island, ny USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 15:26:35 (CDT)

ANY ONE FROM 3 CHARLIE BOILER ROOM

Name: LORENZO VILLA BT2 <LVILLA05@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1965
Division: B
City / State: LA VERNE, CA USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 14:47:19 (CDT)

It was nice to see this site. Thanks Jimmy Graff. It would be good to hear from any of the cooks i was with on the west-pac from hell. Korea, P.I., Thialand, and Singaphore. Then the I.O. for 102 days. Oh yea can't for the 6 hour visit to Hawaii. All and all it was not that bad, hot as hell got pictures of a thermometer hanging in our berthing compartment just above on of the fire rooms reading 110 degrees. Went to capt's mast for some dumb shit the day the a-7 flamed out and went straight into the ocean, Ol' Dunleavy was pissed by the time we finnaly back to mast of after the man overboard, prick sent me to a courtmartial. Was working in the Chiefs mess by the time it came around and had some chiefs speak up for me and everything was dismissed. Remember the guy named Dial that jumped of the fantail during one of the cookouts we had on the flight deck. Well those were the days. I did enjoy going from Alameda to San Diego. Going to Giants games and all of the days on the green over at Oakland. Anyway good to see some familar sight and hear about some of the escapades.

Name: Pat Carty <pcarty2@tampabay.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-81
Division: S-2
City / State: Lakeland, fl USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 10:26:42 (CDT)

Well what a site I misss the old boat alot of good times in Subic Bay anyone remeber the Hard hat shore patrol some fun times and "Smoke on the water" in every bar Say Steve Smith from S-5 division sure would like to here from you!

Name: Mike McCreary <mmc9962@comcast.com>
Yr Aboard: 71- 75
Division: S-3
City / State: Vancouver, WA USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 01:43:56 (CDT)

A great web site, made me send in my application.

Name: Charles H. Boerner <cboerner@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1962
Division: M Division, Generator Gang
City / State: Sacramento, Ca. USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 23:25:10 (CDT)

Great ship, fond memories.

Name: Edwin F. Bergen <ekbergens@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 86-89
Division: cvw-13
City / State: Quantico, Md USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 22:12:30 (CDT)

found this online .Any ship service men out there from the fifties?

Name: campbell larry <happyljc@webtv>
Yr Aboard: 55.56.57
Division: s-3
City / State: rome, ny USA - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 11:38:25 (CDT)

The Midwest Spring Fling, planned for April, Is in Fort Wayne Indiana, again, We really had a blast last year... Check it out!!! 0scar

Name: Mike Pfeffer (Oscar) <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Ill USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 16:02:04 (CDT)

Does anybody remember being an extra in the movie "Too Late the Hero" starring Michael Caine? It was shot in the Phillipines near Subic in '68 or '69. If you didn't have duty you were invited over to be an extra. If you rent the movie, the final scenes of a crowd of "British" soldiers cheering around Mr. Caine are ALL Coral Maru sailors on liberty!! Took us two days for that scene in blistering heat.

Name: Mike Barney <damps247@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-70
Division: X -AFRTS
City / State: Irvine, CA USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 02:06:22 (CDT)

Had tough duty in the Armed Forces Radio and TV shop!! Remember the bingo games?

Name: Michael Barney <damps247@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-70
Division: X
City / State: Irvine, ca USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 00:46:00 (CDT)

crazy times in crazy places. had a ball making tank slater nuts. he never could make me work on the flight deck. when he finally sent me to cat1 i worked hold-back and enjoyed it. that made him even more nuts.i think the 1st class guy's name on cat1 was sacket?

Name: Marvin "catfish" Gene Carpenter <genec1@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1968
Division: v1 cat3 cat1
City / State: Bogalusa, la USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 22:20:37 (CDT)

I'm looking for any information about Navy Pilot LTJG David E. McRae. He was onboard in 1966 and was shot down on 2 Dec 66. He was in the VF-154. I've worn a bracelet with his name on it since I was 11 in 1971. I know his status has been changed to remains recovered. Anyone remember him? Thanks.

Name: Cindy Heffley <bluegoose1903@yahoo.com>
NJ USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 21:29:33 (CDT)

Just siging in with my new e-mail address. Anyone know what happened to Rick Coffee, or Carlos Vasquies???

Name: Larry P. Delp <delpsdive5417@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-76
Division: V-1 fly2 Yellow shirt
City / State: Spokane, WA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 20:54:46 (CDT)

if anyone was in v4 from 81 to 85 i would be happy to hear from you

Name: ed starz <edstarz456@wmconnect.com>
Yr Aboard: 1981 1985
Division: v4
City / State: st louis, mo USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 23:32:57 (CDT)

Served on the Lady twice when I went to Viet Nam. She was a great ship. The food was the BEST. It's really sad that they choose to scrap her.

Name: John Heddy
Yr Aboard: 1965 & 67
Division: VF-151
City / State: Santa Rosa, CA USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 08:35:12 (CDT)

I miss the good times, I am looking for anyone who knows the where abouts of tom Canonica or Randy Rouse

Name: Bill Stewart <bstew59@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-73
Division: cat3
USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 02:32:39 (CDT)

Greetings to all shipmates serving both before and after me.I am thankfull for the time served that is what is reponsible for making me the person I am now.To all the people who knew me, I would like to say Thankyou! The Coral Sea did build "Character!"

Name: Charles "Ben" Beneventi <charlesbeneventi@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1988
Division: V-1
City / State: Peoria, IL USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 19:20:02 (CDT)

Some of the best times of my life ! And hope the Best for all my shipmates...

Name: Tommy Uzzell <Bopcityusa@netscape.net>
Yr Aboard: 1977 - 1978
Division: V-1
City / State: Chicago, Ill USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 23:33:57 (CDT)

Sure would like to catch up with my old ship mates,the beek,moose,nozzle,peeta wahka from maine and all the guys from Nav & IM2 div's... the ol coral maru...what a ride

Name: Mike Smith <Floridasurfcaster1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: Navigation & AIMD
City / State: St Augustine, Fl USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 14:12:21 (CDT)

"A good time with some good friends". .

Name: Don Zahler <DonZstar@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-75
Division: W
City / State: Covina, Ca. USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 05:39:34 (CDT)

Any OE division tech, please write

Name: Jerry M. West <eldosson@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: OE
City / State: Hanover, IN USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 23:20:38 (CDT)

Would like to hear from others that served in IM3

Name: Roger Steele <bowman341@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: IM3-Calibration lab
City / State: Clovis, Ca. USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 18:00:23 (CDT)

Some of the fondest memories I have,go back to my time abord the Coral Sea. Great bunch of shipmates, tight ship. Fun in port,wherever that was.

Name: Charles S. Barry <Wingmaster745@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1969
Division: oe
City / State: WESTLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 23:32:21 (CDT)

Met alot of good guys on board. Really enjoyed the 102 days in the I.O."Indian Ocean"

Name: Stephen J. Wright <GUNSUP2@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1978-1981
Division: A Division/ AC/R Shop
City / State: Raytown, Mo USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 21:45:29 (CDT)

I am filling this out for my Grandfather. He does not have very good computer skills and I am trying to get so information and get him to a reunion. I will have to contact you again to get his actual dates of service. Thanks. Matt O'Brien.

Name: William (Bill) Eilenfeld <herc179@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 50-53?
City / State: Mansfield, OH USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 09:30:17 (CDT)

Hi! Just wanted to thank you for all the work you put in this site. It looks great! Thanks!

Name: Jeff Stephens <mortgage-rates@yahoo.com>
City / State: Orlando, Florida United States - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 02:41:46 (CDT)

Looking back on it, the time aboard the Coral Sea were great years. I miss being on her and all the great friends I made. Anyone remembering me please send an email and update me on yourself. I am now retired and enjoying life.

Name: Edward M. Medlin <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-63
Division: B
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 17:59:48 (CDT)

I sign up on the Guestbook several years ago(2000) 4 years ago. I still don't see my name on the roaster. I station onboard. Oct. 76 thru May 79 and Nov. 79 thru Nov. 81.

Name: Eric Boeninger, ABE-1, E-6 (Retired) <eboening1@cox.net>
Division: V-2 Division
City / State: Newport News, VA USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 16:30:01 (CDT)

Did not know this site or the Association existed. Glad I found it. Quite interesting reading through the Guestbooks. Would like to suggest you consider adding a link to contact the Association. I did not see one but the wife says there are lots of things I do not see. Was trying to look at the Membership Log but saw no listing. Does one need to be a member to view the list? Thanks for your time and "Go Navy!!"

Name: Tim Quimby <timquimby@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1969
Division: OE
City / State: Bremerton, WA USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 13:04:40 (CDT)

Serving aboard the "Ageless Warrior"was a honor and a pleasure as far as long deployments went. Out ofallmy time in the service I remember her with the most fondness

Name: Patrick M. Miller <Mildog63@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 1983
Division: 2nd Division
City / State: Warrenton, Or USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 22:19:06 (CDT)

CHECKING IN AGAIN, HOPE TO HEAR FROM MORE OF YOU SHIPMATES, GREAT SIGHT,THANKS FOR BEING HERE 4 US. ANY ONE ELSE REMEMBER ABE2 (CHEEZER) FROM WIS. YOU FOUND ME.

Name: RAY J JOHNSON <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: AIR, V-2, ARRESTING GEAR
City / State: MANITOWOC, WI USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 21:04:37 (CDT)

Great Ship.

Name: Jack Garmon <jackgarmon@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960/1961
Division: R
City / State: Marysville, WA USA - Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 13:15:09 (CDT)

Served on board with VAH-2. Loved the old 43 lady. Next was CVS-10 another good boat. Went on to serve in the USNR-TAR, USCG, VADF and NCSDM. Retired last year after 20 yre as a law enforcement officer. Have never run up on any one I served with on 43 or VAH-2. If you are out there, drop a e-mail. LOVE THIS SITE!!

Name: Robert Schoen <oldcop1@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Tunkhannock, pa USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 22:05:35 (CDT)

Looking for any former shipmates. I had a great time aboard the Coral Sea.

Name: Frank Coelho <frank.coelho@tulare.k12.ca.us>
Yr Aboard: 1976
Division: Personnel
City / State: Tulare, CA USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 14:03:04 (CDT)

I'm looking for information on to mishaps that happened in 1963. 1. Lt. Delmar Young was killed when his plane rolled over on launch, body was never recovered. 2. Jessie Mundlin was killed when he walked in to the prop of an airplane. please e-mail me if you have any knowledge of these events.

Name: Lynn McFarlin <navyvet@mvn.net>
Yr Aboard: 1963 - early 1964
Division: V-4
City / State: Texico, IL USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 00:43:05 (CDT)

Yo is there anybody out there??? Buzz? Scuz? Mike Ryan? Blank? Scanlan? J Buck? Sneerinzger? Chubby John...anyone. Chief Guitar playin dude?

Name: Tony Adamou <nadamou@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1981-1984
Division: VAW-113
City / State: Hillsboro, OR USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 23:18:57 (CDT)

Anybody from B div from this time around. Drop me a E-mail. They were the best times and the worse times. Sure did a lot of drinking then.

Name: Joseph Linko <3linkos@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: B-4B fireroom
City / State: Throop, pa USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 20:47:38 (CDT)

LOOKING FOR GUYS WHO WAS IN V-3 68-70. SO FAR WE HAVE PAUL,PRESTON, GARY,JOE ,ROCKY. WE ARE GETTING TOGETHER NEXT AGAIN FOR THE FOUR TIME. WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE .SO EMAIL ME.

Name: DAVID SPODEN <KORAL SEA 43 @AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1970
Division: V-3
City / State: WEST CHICAGO, IL USA - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 05:25:57 (CDT)

who remembers WOPSOCK ??

Name: john copertino
Yr Aboard: 1956-57
Division: v-3/v-4
City / State: brooklyn, ny USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 18:03:39 (CDT)

THE IM3 DIVISION OF AIMD TOOK CARE ALL THE WEAPONS EQUIPMENT& THE STORAGE AND UP KEEP,THE TESTING,REBUILDING AND THE UP DTAE TO THE EQUIPMENT,AND RFI THEM BACK INTO THE SYSTEM.AND DID ALL THE SAFTEY OF FLIGHT ITEM TESTING

Name: Maxwell D. Birkholz AO1 <NRSORETIRED@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1974-----1977
Division: IM3 WEAPONS
City / State: New Rockford, ND USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 15:34:19 (CDT)

I am the daughter of Texas Silverado Love.I am looking for his best friend Bebe and any other friend on the ship. I have plenty of pictures that have been handed down to me and i know some are of his buddys. please email me thank you. he was on ship i think in 1950,51.52 Tamara L Sherman p.s One picture was a post card with all of his crew at Chrismas.

Name: TAMARA LOVE SHERMAN <tammys43@aol.com>
City / State: WALLISVILLE, TX USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 13:17:08 (CDT)

1973 - 1975 -- V-1 Division – Dan Murphy HERE IS A GREAT LPO STORY. During that time, there was LPO Moritz, ABH-1. Real pain in the ass. My friend from S-2 (in charge of 'stores working parties') Jeremiah Hickman would forewarn me about a stores working party, the following day. I'd make sure I would intentionally piss off LPO Moritz by the end of the day, so he would assign me SWP, the following day. Since I grew up in San Jose, and with the ship stationed in Alameda, (40 miles), I always tried to find ways to get home. When the "boatswain's whistle blew," and the announcement, "stores working party, muster abreast elevator number two,” I'd be sure to let LPO Moritz know that I was leaving for arduous labor, packing stores below decks. When I arrived down at “EL#2,” there would be Hickman sitting on a stack of “stores.” He'd see me and comment, “I see you're on the stores working party list!” After that, he'd then announce, with a enlisted man to enlisted man salute, “have a nice day.” Within minutes, I was in my blue Ford Pinto heading down Highway 17 down to San Jose. Those were the days, I have to admit. ONE MORE! While directing a very large A-3 Skywarrior to the #1 catapult, (we had to stand high up on the bow) the thick bridal cable started to return back to the plane, with me right there on the catapult. The cable clipped me in the heel, threw me up into the air. I then landed prone on my back. Miraculously, I wasn't injured. Then I heard the Air Boss's voice over the ‘mouse,' “corpsmen to the bow, corpsmen to the bow.” “Hummmm,” I quickly thought, “light duty for a few days.” I suddenly had a lower back strain that got me some light duty for a few days. The chief put me to work in the compartment. – Hey cut me some slack, I had just turned 20.

Name: Dan Murphy <photodan0@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 12-26-72 to 08-22-75
Division: V-1 Div -- Air Dept.
City / State: Camarillo, CA USA - Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 13:28:59 (CDT)

Was on the Coral Maru for 3 westpacs during Nam. You who knew me thought I was crazy. Hell I still am. I live in the philippines and work as a Marine Corps contractor in special operations G-9. I'm based in Al Taquaddam which is located between Fallujah and Ar Ramahdi in Iraq. You guys think the military was bad in the old days. Hell now theres no beer, no playboy magazines, smoking only permitted in certain areas. Every thing politically correct. Sorry to say I believe the U.S. has gone to hell with the bullshit they put on these kids today. We are lucky that anyone even wants to serve in the military the way they treat them. These are some great young warriors that we have here and we need to salute them for their service. J.R. Miller

Name: J.R. Miller <millerjr@3mawdm.usmc.mil>
Yr Aboard: 68-72
Division: V-4
City / State: Bacolod City Negros, Philippines - Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 10:46:32 (CDT)

I am Louis Giandonato's nephew. He served on the USS Coral Sea during the '56 Med cruise and worked in the ship's post office.

Name: Louis Giandonato <tsk208@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 55-56
USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 08:02:21 (CDT)

HOW CAN I GET A CRUISE BOOK FROM THE AROUND THE WORLD CRUISE.

Name: FRANCIS J STULLER <NAVYBOWLER46@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1984
Division: CVW-14 VA 196
City / State: PERRYSBURG , OH USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 23:56:42 (CDT)

I was on the 61/62 WestPac as a plane captain with VA-152, Iwould like to hear from anyone from my squadron, I have alot of great memories from my ride on the "Grand Dame" by the way she was scrapped here in Baltimore and I can say from first hand knowledge she went down fighting, The salvage company that tried to scrap her went bankrupt trying to dismantle her.My best times were at sea. Looking out of the ports where the anchor chains were watching the dolphins racing across the bow,seeing the flying fish going from wave to wave or watching the wake at night from the stern glowing like huge spotlights shining up from under the water, or just setting out on the catwalk gasing out on the horizon. "great times"

Name: Tom Insley <retfiveo@qis.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962
Division: VA - !52, AD-6 Skyraiders
City / State: Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 12:38:34 (CDT)

I was on the 61/62 WestPac as a plane captain with VA-152, Iwould lke to hear from anyone from my squadron, I have alot of great memories from my ride on the "Grand Dame" by the way she was scrapped here in Baltimore and I can say from first hand knowledge she went down fighting, The salvage company that tried to scrap her went bankrupt trying to dismantle her.My best times were at sea. Looking out of the ports where the anchor chains were watching the dolphins racing across the bow,seeing the flying fish going from wave to wave or watching the wake at night from the stern glowing like huge spotlights shining up from under the water, or just setting out on the catwalk gasing out on the horizon. "great times"

Name: Tom Insley <retfiveo@qis.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962
Division: VA - !52, AD-6 Skyraiders
City / State: Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 12:38:04 (CDT)

Just found this site dedicated to a great "lady".

Name: Todd Jolicoeur <tmjbookkeeping@ameritech.net>
Yr Aboard: 1988-1990
Division: B-4
City / State: Brighton, MI USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 23:33:58 (CDT)

I also was on this fine ship in 65 and 66, I liked it so well I came back in 71. The Best Flattop afloat at the time.

Name: SHC Virgil S Williams <vswill1935@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1972
Division: S-3
City / State: Alexandria, La USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 20:16:36 (CDT)

I always enjoy coming back here and reading the entries of folks I never met, but share so many memories with. One cat and one trap in the Whale as a PR3. We worked so hard to make the world a better place ... What happened? Grace and happiness to all.

Name: Bob Davis <benbobbo@iquest.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1973
Division: VAQ 135
City / State: Lafayette, in USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 19:17:05 (CDT)

Called the LaFayette Plaza Hotel in Mobile today to check our reservation, ALL IS OK.See YOU There. the man who answered the phone said the hotel was booked for the weekend of Oct.7th- 10th. Hope YOU made a reservation!!! See you soon . Mike (Oscar)

Name: Mike Pfeffer <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Illinois USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 17:21:10 (CDT)

I was aboard the coralsea for the 85-86 med cruise,sure had fun kicking Kaddaffi's butt. Made lots of great friends,seen some great ports, remember Naples Italy and Peroni beer,had to be the most disgusting beer i ever had. The Coral Maru was a great ship,to all who sailed her and called her home for as long as they spent on her. She deserved better,but at least people are not forgetting her. You get a chance check out the model of her in Pensacola Florida at the naval air museum, real nice replia of her as her original straight deck. Theres also a couple of jets from her past there.

Name: paul clous <cclous@cablespeed.com>
Yr Aboard: 85-86
Division: airwing 13 vfa-132 privateers
City / State: hastings, mi USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 15:40:10 (CDT)

I was stationed on the USS Saint Paul CA-73 from 1960-1964. I have been aboard the Coral Sea many times and I have very fond memories of her. I rember when the Saint Paul had a colision with the Coral Sea while pulling into port. It wasn`t fun at the time but it makes for great conversation.

Name: Paul Durgin <durginservices@sbcglobal.net>
City / State: Akron, OH USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 10:48:17 (CDT)

Partner with Walt Braemer from Gloversville, NY. Would like to know where he is. Van

Name: C. Van Kirby <cvkirby@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953
Division: Flight Deck-Training Yoeman
City / State: Lenoir, , NC USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 17:11:33 (CDT)

I am writing this to thank Mr. William G Williams, the Scholarship Committee Chairman for what a fine job he does with the USS Coral Sea Scholarship Committee. My daughter was proudly awarded the scholarship this year. She and our family can't thank the Association, the Association Scholarship Committee, and Mr. Williams for this great honor. My father, George M. Stone, who served aboard the USS Coral Sea from 1951-1955 could not be more proud of his granddaugher. Thanks again!

Name: Julie Bartek
Yr Aboard: Father aboard 1951-1955
Division: B
City / State: Chisholm, MN USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 13:52:25 (CDT)

Was TAD

Name: Robert Croft <bobcroft@peoplepc.com>
Yr Aboard: '56 & '57
Division: W
City / State: Olean, NY USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 19:00:49 (CDT)

hi everyone i am looking for guys from the cht shop. if anyone knows them please e-mail me. thanks ship mates

Name: leonard barish <butchbarish@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1987-89
Division: repair
City / State: walters, ok USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 16:44:48 (CDT)

Hope Mobile fared well, with the hurricane etc... Has anyone contacted the hotel??? Looked at a few websites today, pensacola looks bad, so does the Gulf Shores, where we were supposed to be Oct.2nd-7th. some one write back..... Oscar

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74 - 77
Division: B 4 ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 14:59:44 (CDT)

Hi! I've been browsing through sites when I saw yours. It's truly amazing, Thank you :)

Name: italian charms <lamiss@freeemailaccounts.com>
City / State: LA, CA USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 08:08:00 (CDT)

Thanks for nice site!

Name: italian charms <alex32@hotmail.com>
City / State: LA, CA USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 06:19:36 (CDT)

Have been retired for about 25 years, after 29 years government service (6-1/2 Navy, 22-1/2 diplomatic service). Always feel a surge of nostalgia whenever I think of the "Coral Ship".

Name: John P. "Basil" Wentworth, Ens <jaypee@kiva.net>
Yr Aboard: 1949
Division: Communications
City / State: Bloomington, IN USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 00:28:13 (CDT)

WANT TO HERE FROM YOU

Name: FREDERICK M BROWN <MIKEROSA4 @MSN.COMLAS VEGAS>
Division: USMC
City / State: las vegas, nevada USA - Friday, September 17, 2004 at 23:39:49 (CDT)

It would be great to hear from any of the guys, from 314. I've got alot of good memories from that time. I hope everyone's doing well.

Name: Ed Ratcliff <EBRat57@AOL.com>
Yr Aboard: Med. Cruise 85-86
Division: VMFA-314 Black Knights
City / State: Bethel, Oh USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 20:00:21 (CDT)

To the ShipMate asking about Capt Frick. I wrote him a letter awhile ago but he did not respond.

Name: Jeff from N.Y. <jbnav712@Verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: B
City / State: Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 19:02:28 (CDT)

good old days now a long time ago i have the coral sea breeze november 1963 also daily news february 9 1965 if you want to put on web site email me and i will send to you also i have pictures off the coast of austrila of a acd going in the barrake

Name: glendon s anderson <gsawotx@yahoo.con>
Yr Aboard: 1961 to 1965
Division: v1 rep8
City / State: white oak , tx USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 10:42:46 (CDT)

I would like to contact some shipmates: J.C. Wright, Monty Kuebler and Justin Stanley

Name: Joe W. Huey <joehuey@gibsoncounty.net>
Yr Aboard: 1967, 1968 & 1969
Division: X Division
City / State: Princeton, IN USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 22:15:22 (CDT)

wondering about capt frick? anybody know

Name: don joseph <joseph3423@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-78
Division: mp-b
City / State: intelachen, fl USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 16:41:03 (CDT)

ship mates, please contact me with any information about shawn schuler r div 75-76

Name: joseph lopez <duckbag@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-1977
Division: repair
City / State: colorado springs, co USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 11:22:30 (CDT)

Ships radio station while at sea, two tours South China Sea

Name: Robert Jackson <Rjackdriver1@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: Nov 1970 to Sept 1974
Division: E Div. ship emergency Diesel
City / State: Alameda, CA USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 02:14:23 (CDT)

Retired from NAS Alameda on 7/3/89

Name: NCCM (SW) Larry Miller <lmiller.olympic@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: X
City / State: Bellingham, WA USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 15:33:24 (CDT)

I often search the web sites for Subic and Clark, but this is the first time it occurred to me to search for CVA-43. I was a Staff Sergeant in the avionics shop (fire control), back then. Good men, Good ship. Semper Fi.

Name: James Hill <james.hill@twc.state.tx.us>
Yr Aboard: '71-'72
Division: VMA(AW)-224
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 14:41:45 (CDT)

I served aboard the Uss Coral Sea twice inS-3 Div. I was Division Chief from june 1971 to July 72, I Loved the Coral Sea. We never had a break down in the Vietnam Was but we stayed out in Tonkin Gulf many times whils Uss Constellation, Kitty Hawk, Midway and others were in Phippippines with some proplems, Coral Sea was a work horse and a wonderful Ship to Serve on.. I would love to hear from some of my shipmates in S-3 Division, Chief Hartley was the Servises Chief and iwas the Office Chief and Senior Shief in the Division, We ran a fine service to the crew.

Name: Virgil S Williams <vswill1935@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1966 & 1971 until July 31 1972 I retired
Division: S-3
City / State: Alexandria, La USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 14:14:26 (CDT)

STILL ON WATCH FOR ALL YOU ABE"S WHO STIL REMEBER ME (CHEEZER) FROM WIS. HAVE FOUND A FEW SHIPMATES FROM THAT TIME IN MY LIFE, I"LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD N BAD FROM CV43, THE AGELESS WORRIER,

Name: RAY J JOHNSON <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83 to 86
Division: V2, A/G
City / State: MANITOWOC , WI USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:46:30 (CDT)

Looking for Master Chief Langhout. Would like to know where he comes from or last known residence. Need the same information on MMC Pinkerton. Thanks for the help.

Name: William Banks <hoby847@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961 to 1965
Division: M Div
City / State: Lakeside, Ca USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 12:07:34 (CDT)

I for one would like to thank the "oversee'ers" of this site for cleaning up some of the entries that have been posted lately, dealing with pharmacudicals, and gambling, that have no business on this very nice site. It is hard and unpopular to be a censor of anything, but some ramblings are just useless. The same is true about some of the political views showing up lately, but to me they are a bit different. Any one in the USA who has strong feelings on a subject should be able to state them without censorship. Just keep it real, fair, and honest. In my opinion this site should continue to be about and for former members of the crew of the USS Coral Sea and the people who love and cherish her memory, and their musings. thanks for the site Mike Morgan

Name: Charles M. ("Mike") Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, FL USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 13:54:31 (CDT)

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ANY THING ON REUNIONS FOR A LONG TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY ONE, CAN REMEMBER ME. I AM NOW IN THE ARMY AND BEEN TO IRAQ. I TOOK MY OLD CORAL SEA HAT WITH ME TO IRAQ. I LOST IT IN A FIRE AND CAN NOT FIND ANY ONE THAT SELLS HATS FOR THE OLD GIRL. LONG LIVE CORAL SEA!!!

Name: leonard g barish <butchbarish@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1987-1989
Division: repair
City / State: walters, OK USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 13:29:59 (CDT)

Look at what we've done the past four years: increased the deficit from a surplus; gotton all kinds of busines for our buddies at Haliburton, since our VP is still on their payroll; gotten 1,000 of our best and brightest killed in an unprovoked war while we decreased the VA Budget; gotten tax breaks for our rich friends while the country faces a financial meltdown; alienated the rest of the world (our allies) with our go it alone attitude; watched a health care premiums go out of sight for those who can even afford it at all; kicked the ass out of a threat that was not iminent (and changed our reasons three times)with our policy of "preemptive strike" while our Pres. DIDN'T go to war and our VP got 5 DEFERMENTS because HE had other priorities; and, above all, convinced the nation that we're for the "little guy" when we could really give a shit about them! Go, REPS!!!

Name: A good Republican
USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 12:54:01 (CDT)

I got my 3 Purple Hearts and then I left the ship. Please vote for me to be the next president!

Name: Daniel O'Neill <danoneill64@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-88
Division: IM-3 (AIMD)
City / State: Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:46:07 (CDT)

JUST FOUND THIS SITE AND WAS THINKING ABOUT THE AIRCREW WE LOST ON MISSIONS DURING OUR CRUISE.

Name: GARY STACKHOUSE <GUNNY 2633832>
Yr Aboard: 71-72
Division: VMA-224 FLIGHT EQUIPMENT
City / State: YORK SPRINGS, PA USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 16:43:45 (CDT)

Good Times

Name: Craig W. McCartney
Yr Aboard: 68,69
Division: VA-52, S6
City / State: Suffield, Ct USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 19:38:09 (CDT)

IT WAS A REAL EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE FOR A GUY FROM A SMALL TOWN IN OREGON WITH A POPULATION OF ONLY 3000, TO BE ON A SHIP WITH A POPULATION OF OVER 4000. SO I HAVE ALOT OF MEMORIES WITH THE GUYS FROM THE ENGINEERING DEPT.

Name: jerry allen <allen24_9@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1981
Division: IC
USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 08:22:19 (CDT)

I served in the Navy from april 1941 untill april 1967 and retired as MMCM

Name: James D RYAN` <cmjdryan@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953-1956
Division: A Div. 02 N2 plan
City / State: Charleston, SC USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 12:38:03 (CDT)

I'm going to try to get to this next re-union.....would like to hear from anyone that was in V-2 during the 66-68 'nam cruises & yes I have grown up a little since then & QUIT DRINKING !! John S.

Name: John W Sinkankas <jws222@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: '66-'68
Division: V-2 Cats
City / State: Knoxville, Tn. USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 11:19:06 (CDT)

Three cruises with Heavy Two, Finally made it to Austriala. I was the squadron artist. I'm still doing it. I specialize in perty much everything from aircraft to landscapes. My memories of you guys & the places we've been are clearer than those of five minutes ago so that's some of the stuff I paint now. My flights in the pacific & Oregon & Washington in the A3 are indelibly etched. Thanks Capt. Fries & Cdr. Allard.

Name: Ralph Niader <ralfniader@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960-1963
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Portland, Or USA - Monday, September 06, 2004 at 15:55:32 (CDT)

it's a great website. i advise it to all my friend. Very nice. Have a good continuation. http://www.ifrance.com/evacance

Name: zone7 <tarifs-ads@fr.st>
City / State: Ste Clotilde, 974 france - Monday, September 06, 2004 at 05:27:18 (CDT)

SERVED ON THE CRASHCREW FROM 1963 THRU 1964 WEST PAC, SENT TO HORNET WHEN CVA43 WENT TO 2ND WEST PAC IN 1965.

Name: WILLIAM (BILL) J. EMERY <CATTYBILLU@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1964
Division: V1 DIV.
City / State: GREENVILLE, IL USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 17:57:21 (CDT)

Great ship, wonderful memories!!

Name: Louie Luna <lunaloumar@aol.cm>
Yr Aboard: 74-76
Division: G
City / State: San Antonio, Tx USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 17:50:44 (CDT)

Made three Wespac's on the flight deck...Plane Captain, then Troubleshooter. Anyone out there who might remember Chief Dandridge, Billy Banks or Ken Mons?

Name: John Vecero <jvecero2@suscom.net>
Yr Aboard: 67-70
Division: VF-161
USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 11:57:12 (CDT)

when I visited the ship I was told Halifax was her frist port of call and it would be her last as un active ship. It's sad to look at the photos of her being taking apart after all she has done. It's a shame she could not have been saved John myra

Name: John Myra <johnmyra1@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: ?
City / State: halifax Nova Scotia, Canada - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 06:43:43 (CDT)

Aboard with CAG-15 VF-51

Name: Charles Mottet <cmottet336@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1973
Division: AirWing ,AIMD
City / State: Phoenix, AZ USA - Saturday, September 04, 2004 at 17:46:59 (CDT)

On Jan.23rd we were in the Sea of Japan awaiting orders to help the U.S.S. Pueblo when she was captured by North Korean gunboats. We were according to ships history awarded the Korean Expeditionary Defense Medal. Official Navy reacords call it an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal which is different I think Is there anyone out there that can clarify that for me, Thank You, Dennis E. Allen USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) l966-68.

Name: Dennis E. Allen <dallen3758@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1966-68
Division: OE`
City / State: Fairfield, CA USA - Friday, September 03, 2004 at 18:51:42 (CDT)

I remember telling a shipmate that "I wish I were 50!" and when he asked "why," I said because then I would have been out of the Navy for "26 years! F.T.N.!" Lord, I am 50 and I've even outlived CVA 43[?]... now, all of that is gone... a lost world. I can't believe it's true. It's happening to all the movie stars we know but tell me it's not happening to us!

Name: Joseph R. Jasso <manxcat@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: '74-'78
Division: boilers & evaporators
City / State: Cool, CA USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 16:24:10 (CDT)

a-6 intruder squadron

Name: kenneth mcgee <psmozart@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-70
Division: va-35
City / State: new orleans, la USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 13:13:23 (CDT)

Does anyone have pictures of the tail markings of the aircraft that were on the coral sea at that time?

Name: Martin J. Hebda <martyhebda@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1970
Division: W Division
City / State: chicago, il USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 08:59:02 (CDT)

I WISH TO APOLOGIZE FOR MY FORMER COMMENTS. IT'S JUST THAT I GET SICK AND TIRED OF MY PARTICULAR POLITICAL PARTY BEING PUT DOWN ALL OF THE TIME. BUT, THE TONE I JUST USED WAS NOT PROPER FOR THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. HOWEVER, VETERANS, WHEN YOU DO GO TO CAST YOUR VOTE THIS NOVEMBER, JUST KEEP IN MIND WHAT THE "DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS" HAVE BEEN TELLING ME ALL YEAR: THAT THE V.A. BUDGETS HAVE BEEN CUT JUST SO THAT THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ALREADY RICH CAN GET EVEN RICHER. BEYOND THAT, IF YOU THINK THAT I AM BEING "UNPATRIOTIC" BECAUSE I RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE WITH SOME OF THIS ADMINISTRATIONS' POLICIES, GO SAY THIS TO MAX CLELAND AND SHAKE HIS HAND, AND YOU JUST MIGHT GET AN EARFUL! BY THE WAY, THE USS YORKTOWN MUSEUM IN CHARLESTON, SC IA A MUST SEE!

Name: JOHN B. HAMMOND
Yr Aboard: 1983-1985
Division: DISBURSING OFFICER
USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 14:21:16 (CDT)

I FIND VERY VERY SAD THAT THE SO-CALLED "SWIFT BOAT VETERANS" HAVE PUT AN ATTACK ON SENATOR KERRY ON THIS PARTICULAR WEBSITE. FOR STARTERS, THIS SITE SHOULD BE ABOUT OUR TIMES ON A GREAT WARSHIP! BUT, AS I AM A PROUD DEMOCRAT ( AND AS A DEMOCRAT WHO WILL SAY THIS TO ANY REPUBLICANS FACE), I ONLY HAVE THIS AS A RESPONE: GEORGE W. DID SERVE HONORABLY, BUT IT'S A LITTLE HARD TO GET MEDALS AND RIBBONS IN TEXAS AND ALABAMA. AND AS TO DICK CHENEY, HE GOT 5 DEFERMENTS TO NOT GO INTO THE MILITARY AT ALL. SO, I'VE HAD MY SAY ON THIS MATTER. (AND MY FIRST CHOICE FOR MY NOMINEE WAS GENERAL CLARK). SO LETS PLEASE GET BACK TO CELEBRATING THIS GREAT SHIP AND LEAVE THE POLITICAL CRAP OFF OF HERE!!!

Name: JOHN B. HAMMOND
Yr Aboard: 1983-1985
Division: S-4--DISBURSING OFFICER
City / State: SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 13:18:02 (CDT)

I am looking to replace for a shadow box I am making, our uniform ship's rocker, the one that was placed on the top rights sleeve near the shoulder if any one has one for sale and it is in good condition please let me know.

Name: Mike Kartchner <kartvines@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968 to 1972
Division: V-3
City / State: Beaumont, ca USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 09:54:20 (CDT)

I am looking for anyone who may have known my father PAUL SPAULDING. I know little about his time in the service since he died in 1981 when I was 8 years old. He served on the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam War and I think he was involved with ammunition. I would love to hear from someone who may have known him. Thank you for your time. Michelle Fitzgerald

Name: michelle fitzgerald <rmfitzgerald@msn.com>
USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:28:14 (CDT)

I've lost a few medals.... But ribbons ,, Medals, there totally interchangable. Did you know I was in Vietnam,,,, Yep, 4 long months. Got 3 purple hearts and went home to do a little whining. Vote for me and I'll whine for the guys in Iraq & Afganistan. That will boost the morale... To my supporters & fellow Dem's,,, "Thanks for being blind to my 20 yrs. in the senate in which I made no impact at all....... JFK god that looks good JFK....... JFK...

Name: John Kerry <Swift boat vets for truth>
Yr Aboard: 68, or maybe 69 but could have 67
Ma USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 21:09:12 (CDT)

When I looked at my DD-214 I noticed under medals earned while a crew member between 12/68 and 8/72 {V-3 Div.) listed are fewer medals that I recall earning while onboard. Now that I have my grandchildren asking about medals I want to be honest with my answer, so if anyone who was aboard during the same period of time can provide me with the complete list of what we should have been awarded, at lease I will have a starting point. I have long discarded all ribbons and medals given to me during my service. I recall on my dress uniform I had two complete rows of ribbons plus one in the middle of the 3rd. Which If my memories serves me should count 7 medals or awards not counting Battle “E” and the alike that the ship earned.

Name: Mike Kartchner <kartvines@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968 to 1972
Division: V-3 Hanger Bay
City / State: Beaumont, Calif. USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 15:45:00 (CDT)

My father Maynard Kelly Nickell from insko ky was stationed on this ship during world war 2 Unfortunately he died 22 nov 1987 of non-hodgkins lymphoma he would be happy to know of this organization

Name: benjamin nickell <nickell@hillbillymail.com>
City / State: hazel green , ky USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 21:30:57 (CDT)

Locate shipmates

Name: Robert H. Fuchs <barb0674@atlantic.net>
Yr Aboard: 1951-1954
Division: v3-g
City / State: Wildwood, FL USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 08:41:01 (CDT)

Made two WESTPAC cruises right after the ship left Vancouver, BC in 1960. Looking for Bob E. Richie from the radio gang.

Name: Leo R. Penn <k7mag@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 60-62
Division: OR (Radio & ET)
City / State: Tumwater, WA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 14:36:32 (CDT)

Would like to try and contact Dave Dufrene, from (I think) Portland, Oregon. Dave and I were in the 1st division together.Dave I am the skinny (not so skinny anymore) red head )now very grey) crazy (still that way) kid from South Louisiana. If you're out there drop me an email. Frenchy Frenchy

Name: Lee (Frenchy) Fuselier <sailorcva43@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: ' 61 to ' 63
Division: 1st and N Divisions
City / State: Greenwood, La USA - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 07:49:14 (CDT)

Great ship, special part of my life.

Name: James C. Soileau <james_soileau@cromptoncorp.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1965
Division: M
City / State: St. Gabriel, La USA - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 13:55:45 (CDT)

Trying to locate Colin Kennedy who signed guest book on June 04. I was aboard from 59-67.

Name: ROBERT W. COONEY ABEC <rcfigmo@merr.com>
Yr Aboard: 59-67 70-72.
Division: V2 A/G
City / State: Arkdale, WiT USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 20:06:46 (CDT)

To be added to membership log.

Name: COONEY ROBERT W. ABEC
Yr Aboard: 59-67 , 70-72.
Division: V2 A/G
City / State: Arkdale, Wi. USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 16:13:59 (CDT)

What a great adventure it was and the friends that I still stay in touch even 20 years later. The Coral Sea will always be a part of my soul. Thanks for the memories. Robert Mckelvey and Jim Morham it was great seeing you guy's in Vegas last week!

Name: michael lorenz <sunnybrook2379@sbcglobal.com>
Yr Aboard: 1981 - 1984
Division: CR
City / State: lenexa , ks USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 14:37:38 (CDT)

I'am alive and doing well. Ron

Name: Ronnie L. Medlock <jkfromok@webtv.net>
City / State: Claremore , USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 13:49:00 (CDT)

Hope to see alot of NEW faces in Mobile ALAbama Oct7th -10th...just made our reservations...

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 20:52:28 (CDT)

Received an e-mail from John Heddy who was also in VF-151 on the Coral Sea during 1967-1968. John I have been trying to return your message but have not been sucsessful. If you use this site, contact me thru it. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Name: Charles M. ("Mike") Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, fl USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 19:13:18 (CDT)

Hi guy's- Hope your all doing well! Thanks for the cruises and many great memories.

Name: michael lorenz <sunnybrook2379@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1981-1984
Division: CR
City / State: lenexa, ks USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 14:05:48 (CDT)

Nice to find a simple site that holds so much.

Name: Michael Riggle <mfj1952@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-73
Division: C R
City / State: Wichita, Ks USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 13:49:22 (CDT)

Always great coming back to this site and reading the stories. What a great crew and a great ship.

Name: Bill "HARPO" Taylor <william.taylor@csun.edu>
Yr Aboard: 71-73
Division: VAQ-135
City / State: Northridge Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 22:54:59 (CDT)

This is my husband who died in November 2003. I am looking for anyone who might remember him. Need information badly. Please contact me at email address. Thank you all for your service.

Name: LeRoy (Roy) Alfred Scherer <no.1angler@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: between 1963 and 1965
Division: IC3
City / State: Des Moines, IA USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 21:47:20 (CDT)

REGRET TO INFORM ALL WHO KNEW EVERETT ROUSKA, 83-86 shipmate. DIED 7-21-02, EVERETT DROUND WHILE AT THE LAKE WITH HIS KIDS, FAIR WINDS MY FRIEND,

Name: ray j johnson <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: v-2 arresting gear
City / State: manitowoc, wi USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 17:29:57 (CDT)

Went to G div than the Photo Lab. City of Los Angeles Photographer for the last 28 years

Name: Peter Garra <Peter. Garra@ladwp.com>
Yr Aboard: 1966-67
Division: G
City / State: West Covina, Ca. USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 15:47:10 (CDT)

Alton Harper....Your E-mail address is invalid, give me a call @ 414-321-0098

Name: Herman Doernbach <hermanwd@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 50-52
Division: E-Div
City / State: Milwaukee, Wi USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 09:41:10 (CDT)

ineedtohearfrom leonard brzezinski iowe him $26

Name: alton earl harper <altoneharper@netzero.com>
Yr Aboard: 53 56
Division: s2c
City / State: colonial heights, vai USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 20:37:19 (CDT)

I am looking for anyone who helped get the engineering department through those last few years. It was a shame to see her go! Mike Gallagher M-4 MMCM (ret) Mgallagher01@hotmail.com

Name: mike gallagher <mgallagher01@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1990
Division: A, M-4
City / State: Lafayette, Co USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 23:26:53 (CDT)

i mess cooked in 56/57 va104 i flew off her in 64/65/66 in a3ds vah2 good ship lollipop

Name: Ted A. Hood <honeymooners57@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1956/57 1964/65 1966
Division: va104/ vah2
City / State: nashua, nh USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 17:12:16 (CDT)

I worked in the War Room

Name: Dan M. Tucker IS-1 U.S.Navy (Ret.) <dtucker@mindstate.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964_1965
Division: Carrier Division #3
City / State: Goodlettsville, Tn USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:59:33 (CDT)

I "worked" in the SINS. I remember going in cirles, zoomygrams,and other things.

Name: John W. Clayton <dr_john@speednett.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: oe
City / State: Grandview, Tx USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 12:21:09 (CDT)

Was aboard during the death of Martin Luther King.

Name: Stephen M. Adams <deltablues1965@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968
Division: Ships company
City / State: Spartanburg, SC USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 17:19:27 (CDT)

I can't believe it was so long ago...the pics I have take me back... P.I. Thailand how many can you do...how much can you party...? hee hee I'd love to hook up with my old quartermaster and AIMD airdale buddies the beek,moose,nozzle,peetah wakah from portland me. and so many other wildmen... hope you all are well and prosperous... Mike Smith Smitty elmont t smith

Name: Mike Smith <floridasurfcaster1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: spring '79 jan '83
Division: Navigation and AIMD
City / State: St Augustine, Fl USA - Friday, August 13, 2004 at 14:26:01 (CDT)

I have just seen this webpage, can you tell mee are this big and beatyfull ship broken up, or will this bee an museums ship. I visited Hawaii in 1988, to se USS. Arizona, what a thrill. Thanks one more time for the page. Sincerly John. ( I have allways loved thise ships )

Name: John de la Bruyère Vincent <b17.sallyb@sol.dk>
City / State: Borup, denmark - Friday, August 13, 2004 at 11:14:50 (CDT)

go engineering!!!

Name: Dave Stuht <dstuht@newulmtel.net>
Yr Aboard: 87-89
Division: m-2
City / State: new ulm, mn USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 21:39:54 (CDT)

A great aircraft carrier,I served on it when it had a straight flight deck

Name: Harry Ferm <hferm@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1955-1956
Division: Fox
City / State: Mercer, Pa USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 20:04:34 (CDT)

Some of the best years of my life. Especially at sea. I was saddened to hear of her scrapping, although we all were hoping for it when we were aboard. Funny how your feelings change as time goes by. We use to joke about her being sold to make razor blades. One thing is for sure; they could not scrap our memories of her. All who were ever members of her crew are family. God bless you all.

Name: Timothy Blackmon <crystaltim5@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: S-6
City / State: Sherwood, AR USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 19:43:39 (CDT)

Just another old sailor.

Name: Billy J. Haggart MM1 <billyhaggart@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1967
Division: A O2N2
City / State: Iowa, La. USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 19:34:17 (CDT)

Just for your officers & members information. Did you know that the USS Saratoga, CV-3/CVA-60/CV-60, 2004 Reunion is also being held in Mobile, Alabama this October 5th thru 9th, 2004. Maybe we will run into each other around town that week. Bob

Name: Bob Carson <yeoman2navy@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 56-58 USS Saratoga
Division: Fox
City / State: Beech Grove, IN USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 11:51:00 (CDT)

RM2/E5 Communications Division, anyone on during the time I was onboard? I am interested in attending the next reunion.

Name: Paul D. Salazar Jr. <pdsalaz@cwnet.com>
Yr Aboard: 1975- thru- 1979
Division: Communications
City / State: Alameda, CA USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 21:32:14 (CDT)

People think love is an emotion. Love is good sense. -- Ken Kesey tramadol

Name: tramadol <jDoc@microsoft.com>
City / State: New York, NY USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 21:04:37 (CDT)

Best Ship I was on as an officer.

Name: CWO2 John Trolinger
Yr Aboard: 1977 - 1979
Division: OI - OE - SFOMS
City / State: Ingram, Texas USA - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 21:10:05 (CDT)

I really had a good time on the coral sea. I was on West-Pac 77

Name: Dennis W. Mennts <Drivinggod@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 10/76-1/78
Division: S-2
City / State: Dunedin, Fl USA - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 23:37:34 (CDT)

I hated most of my tme aboard he Coral Sea but, have fond memories of someof my shipmates. Does anyone know what ever happened to SK3 Dominic (Sunny) Suniga ? He was a good friend and I'd like to get in touch with him again. I also enjoyed it when we went "down under" to Sydney, Australia for the 20th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Those days in Aussie land were memorable, especially some of the ladies we met down there. Heck, I almost divorced my wife (I have since) so I could hook up with one of those "shelas" in Sydney. Oh, by the way, Jensen, you're still a jerk !

Name: Robert ("Bones") L. Lovelass <bobl@sisna.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1963
Division: S-1
City / State: Cedar City, UT USA - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 20:29:29 (CDT)

I am still in the Navy and after 5 Carriers The Coral Sea was the best 1. I am now stationed at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin in Norfolk. I retire in less than 3 years.

Name: James Capasso <jimmar.capass@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 87-89
Division: V-2
City / State: Chesapeake, VA USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 14:55:52 (CDT)

MM2 - Special weapons air conditoning, captains and admirals air conditioning, and general ships air conditioning operations.

Name: Jesse Meloling <j.meloling@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 54-57
Division: A-Divison Refigeration/Air Conditionig
City / State: Dewey, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 20:29:03 (CDT)

Just signed in. All shipmates are welcome to email. Would love to hear from ABCS John Dills And Lcdr Joe Dattoli

Name: AFCM Albert H. Murray <yardvark@kih.net>
Yr Aboard: Oct. 1986-Nov. !988
Division: AIMD/SHIPS MAINTENACE
City / State: Mt. OLivet, Ky USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 17:51:15 (CDT)

HOPE TO FIND MORE OF YOU SHIPMATES WHO REMEBER ME, (CHEEZER) FROM WIS.

Name: RAY J JOHNSON <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: v2 a/g
City / State: manitowoc , wi USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 20:53:45 (CDT)

Would like to hear from anyone who was TAD to XMAA Div. during 65-69.

Name: Eric Clontz <absecon3@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 65-69
Division: XMAA
City / State: Absecon, NJ USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 13:55:06 (CDT)

I was in the Photo lab / photographer 1965 thru 1969

Name: PH3 David C Higgins <fatherof3dave@adjicent.com>
Yr Aboard: 65-69
Division: OP/Photo Lab
City / State: Allyn, WA USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 10:12:41 (CDT)

MADE WORLD CRUISE IN 1983. SERVED AS CAPTAIN TUCKER'S, COMMANDING OFFICER, PERSONAL YEOMAN.

Name: TOM GRAY <RWARDLAW@CABLELYNX.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1983-1986
Division: ADMIN/CAPT'S YN & LEGAL OFFICE
City / State: PINE BLUFF, AR USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 02:43:55 (CDT)

Hi Dan Walker, I looked in the 79-80 Cruise Book and you are the one I thought you were. My picture was not in there fore some reason. I'll tell Termite (little Eddie ) that I seen your name. Hey Tim (Rock) Saunders, where are you ? get ahold of me (626)966-4307. Hey Dean Thompsson, you "Lifer" You should have 26 years in by now. To tell you the truth, I did miss active duty. Well you all hard working cat crews each crew was like family...Take Care...

Name: Caesar D. Sone <sonecd04@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 78-82
Division: V-2 Cat 3, Cat 2
City / State: West Covina, CA USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 23:12:03 (CDT)

I worked in the forward JP-5 fuels pumproom most of the time I was aboard. The last year I was supply PO for V-4 division. This was an exciting and enteresting time in my life.

Name: Robert Dailey
Yr Aboard: 1963-66
Division: V-4
City / State: Vancouver, WaI USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 18:23:52 (CDT)

Is there anyone around from G Divison Elevator crew?

Name: Thomas C Leslie <bbrichta4211@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 60 -63
Division: G
City / State: Mesa, AZ USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 13:02:50 (CDT)

need to speak to any and all that may remember me & have pictures of me & my band playing on flight deck/hanger,or any pics at allof that era? If any of you know me my house did not burn down,no,ther couldnt be a good reason for me loseing every picture i ever took.I cheated on the wrong bitch!So now i hang out in dago w/ my ol lady/kids.LOVE & MISS YOU ALL

Name: chuck mccormick <topdogtint@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: marine-detachment
City / State: san diego, ca USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 07:32:04 (CDT)

Trying to Contact Capt Rogers C.O.from 74 to 75 anybody know how?

Name: Jeff Navallo <jbnav712@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: B
City / State: staten island, ny USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 16:22:09 (CDT)

Just checking in again Great ship many good memories.

Name: James Yotkewich <jymy62@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 61-64
Division: V2 #2 cat deckedge opp.
City / State: West Frankfort, ILL. USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 05:40:47 (CDT)

Great Site! I love it. I'll be back soon! I like this site too: http://www.toshain.com/ painting

Name: painting <Boz@msn.de>
City / State: San Diego, CA USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 20:03:02 (CDT)

Those were the good years, when a dollar was worth 369 Yen. Another shipmate also in S-1 lives 3 miles east- He's John W. Plyler. We would like to make contact with anyone that knows where James (Jim) McLeod and Donald Trotter both in S-1 Div. Feel free to contact me at my e-mail address, also my wife's web page at http://home.earthlink.net/~writer43/

Name: Harold Foster <haroldf@ipa.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: S-1
City / State: Glenwood, Ar. USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 19:05:45 (CDT)

Any one else getting hit with endless SPAM?

Name: K Haywood
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: B2
City / State: Traverse, MI USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 09:28:18 (CDT)

Looking for v2 division Jim ketterer, Mark Brady, Gary? Bruno? Ron Herbst? Pogue? Melvin? Lynwood Pritchard? Wheeler? Anyone else with pictures of us on Flight Deck? Wessling? Had head trauma, can't recall...I was injured in the Dec 17 1983 Fire...All better now, just have no photographs...thanx Shellbacks, we went through it all together!

Name: ABE/AN R. Price <wellolvictor@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1982-1984
Division: V2 Catapult 1
City / State: St Louis, MO USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 05:43:38 (CDT)

Awaited for Nuclear Power School to open. Asked if I wanted to go to sea and requested a carrier and homeported in Alemeda, received orders to CVA-43 USS Coral Sea of the gulf of Viet Nam? Was only onboard for3 months returned back to the states, what a nice homecoming trip we we had...after the 3 months (operated the site-tv station) I was next sent to Nulcear Power School at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. to alemeda

Name: James Cunningham <etcjrc@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971
Division: operations
City / State: Alemeda, Ca. USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 03:55:19 (CDT)

Would like to hear from shipmates from the calibration lab and also would like to get some interior pictures of the ship. Thanks

Name: Roger Steele <Bowman341@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973 - 76
Division: AIMD IM3 Calibration Lab
City / State: Clovis, Ca. USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 16:04:04 (CDT)

I retired in 1985 and tho the time I was on her was the most memorable of my career. I hated to see the Old Girl go.

Name: Larry Mumaw <desertdweller57@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1965
Division: VA-153 BlueTailed Flies
City / State: Queen Creek, Az. USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 12:00:35 (CDT)

I retired in 1985 and tho the time I was on her was the most memorable of my career. I hated to see the Old Girl go.

Name: Larry Mumaw <desertdweller57@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1965
Division: VA-153 BlusTailed Flies
City / State: Queen Creek, Az. USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 12:00:06 (CDT)

I was an AD2 in V2 divison.A great ship and a great experience.

Name: J.Ray Carnes <JCarnes@satx.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 53_54
Division: V2
City / State: San Antonio, Tx USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11:42:06 (CDT)

Great site, brings back alot of memories

Name: David Kennedy YN3 <kennedy444@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 61-64
Division: OE
City / State: Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11:17:23 (CDT)

Hi all. Still looking for cruise book from 1983 world cruise. Thanks and have a great summer!! "Griff"

Name: Jay Griffiths <jayg@tollgas.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-85
Division: R-Div, Dc Shop
City / State: Shoreview, MN USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 07:55:12 (CDT)

Greetings!!! I am a ship modeler from the Philippines, I am building shipmodels for interested individuals. I am building a 34" model of your ship, it is almost complete. This particular customer is requesting for an A-4 Skyhawk and other aircrafts from the time period 1975 - 1990. I might consider adding F-4 Phantoms, A-6 Intruders, A-3 Akywarriors, S-2 Trackers, SH-3 Sea King. Were these planes on board at one time? Was there an AV-8 Harrier on board the Coral Sea? Your response is highly appreciated. I am willing to send you digital photos of the completed model, please e-mail me for particulars. Thank you very much and best regards, Gener in the Philippines.

Name: Gener Marcelo <gen_marc@datelnet.net>
City / State: Angeles City, Philippines - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 06:38:14 (CDT)

23 YEARS LATER,WHERE IS EVERYBODY,HOLLER BACK.

Name: MICHAEL T WILLIAMS <HOBOBASE@INTRSTAR.NET>
Yr Aboard: 1977
Division: SQUADRON VA-94
City / State: ROSEBORO, NC USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 19:37:50 (CDT)

Made the end of the westpac of 81/82. Went thru minor overhaul in Alameda (Webster street partying) and then made the world cruise (Those beautiful beaches in Cannes) I remember when we lost our golden rentention anchor outside of Hawaii and that pissed off the Captain. Fair winds and following seas to all of the shipmates who sailed on the Coral Maru.

Name: David E Gray <santafedave@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1982 thru 1984
Division: Deck 1st
City / State: Vacaville, ca USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 15:20:12 (CDT)

I have Chronic Ltmphatic Leukemia. It is caused by exposure to pesticides. I am interested to find out if any other of my shipmates contactd this type of cancer. If you have please let me know. Thank you. And God bless you and be with you!

Name: Virgil M. Hill <wood73449@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 67 to 68
Division: "A" Air conditioning
City / State: Mead, Okla. USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 21:48:29 (CDT)

CHECKING IN AGAIN, SEE WHO ELSE FOUND THIS GREAT SITE, WHERE ARE ALL THE CAT/GEAR FREAKS OUT THERE...

Name: RAY J JOHNSON <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: V2 A/G
City / State: MANITOWOC, WI USA - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 22:51:40 (CDT)

Great Web Site, Just mailed check for Membership. Would love to hear from shipmates that serverd with me in 1st deck department.Would like to talk about old times,Looking to talk to BM2 Green,BM3 Ralph Daw,or anyone that remembers me,or that I had known.

Name: Douglas Gotthardt <Stawdog52 @aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: 1st Deck Division
City / State: Hudson, ma USA - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 14:15:02 (CDT)

I SEE SOME NAMES ON THIS SITE THAT I HAVE NOT THOUGHT ABOUT IN A LONG TIME, PETER BANELS, KEVEN DISNEY AND LARRY ELDREDGE.I HOPE TO SEE MORE IN THE FUTURE.

Name: MM2 BRENT BEISAW
Yr Aboard: 1973 - 1977
Division: A-DIV. FORE/AFT AUX.
City / State: MERIDEN, CT USA - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 02:25:41 (CDT)

Miss the good times and bad times I had on the ship,I went to Baltimore to see the Ship before she left the states for the last time. I received a piece of the ship when I was there, so she is still alive in my eyes. The mighty warrior

Name: Salvatore T. Lisi <salsredmalibu@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-71
Division: M
City / State: West Babylon, NY USA - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 20:02:48 (CDT)

I signed the guestbook last Saturday (July 17th) and that post is gone too. It seems like everything from June 22 through July 18th disappeared.

Name: Robert Ogan <rdogan@military.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-79
Division: IM-3
City / State: Gulfport, MS USA - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 17:16:51 (CDT)

Recently signed the guest book and it was posted for at least 1 week, now it is gone and I am wondering why?

Name: Charles M. ("Mike") Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, Fl USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 13:49:13 (CDT)

looking for others

Name: Douglas Gotthardt <strawdog52@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-75
Division: 1st deck
City / State: Hudson , ma USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 13:25:10 (CDT)

Wondering if anyone else remembers the Bicentennial (July 4, 1976), when we docked on the Embarkadero. Pretty heavy duty partying. Also wondering if anyone has a line on getting a copy of the 1977 Westpac Cruisebook. My copy was irreparably damaged in 1983.

Name: Greg Caton <gregcaton@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1978
Division: OS
City / State: Lake Charles, LA USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 19:06:07 (CDT)

would like to hear from anyone who remembers the racial unrest and fights on the ship?do you rember the reactionary force they started to solve the problems?do you remember the ship getting kicked out of sasebo japan because of rioting?if you remember anything,send me an e-mail. thanks rc jacobsen

Name: robert jacobsen <mt-jake@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973
Division: va-97
City / State: livingston, mt USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 03:18:56 (CDT)

Hi Ya'll - Hope to see some of you at the Coral Sea Reunion in Mobile Alabama this year.. It's been a while, I retired at Pensacola, Florida in 1978, and moved back to Texas.. The only gainful work I do now is a 6-hour tradition country/bluegrass & gospel music on the local Radio Station.. Saturday morning only, getting too old for much else.. Hope to see you in Mobile Alabama for the Reunion.. Jody..

Name: AKCS Jody J. Shotwell <jmusic@ntin.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: S-6
City / State: Gainesville, TX USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 20:09:17 (CDT)

looking for david wasco e-division 1978-1981

Name: james a russell
Yr Aboard: 1978-1981
Division: b
City / State: portage des sioux, mo USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 14:16:16 (CDT)

looking forward to the reunion in mobile to see some old friends

Name: malcolm freridge <malcolm.freridge@motion-ind.com>
Yr Aboard: 1966 1969
Division: v3
City / State: gulfprt, ms USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 07:16:35 (CDT)

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Name: Alfred McClary,Jr <aj4085@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1963
Division: V3
City / State: Pleasanton, CA United States - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 00:36:03 (CDT)

God Bless. Keep up the good work

Name: Chris Drill Bits <nospam@nospam.org>
City / State: NY, NY USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 23:59:47 (CDT)

This is an interesting forum for thoughts and ideas.

Name: Mike Drill Bits <spamless@sterlins.com>
City / State: NY, NY USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 23:59:47 (CDT)

Served as Data Systems Tech. (Display/Comm.) for NTDS Combat systems.

Name: Lawrence Walin (aka Pineapple) <LAWRENCEWALIN_11@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1978 - 1983
Division: OE
City / State: Mesa, AZ USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 19:52:35 (CDT)

Would like to locate Wright Smith or anyone aboard those yrs.

Name: Walt Carol AO3 <bj.walt.carol@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1952 to 1955
Division: Avation Ord
City / State: La Conner, Wa USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 17:17:41 (CDT)

How do I become a registered person?

Name: Steve <oral@hotmail.com>
City / State: NY, NY USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 14:51:28 (CDT)

Had a gentleman chase me down yesterday to ask me about my USS Coral Sea Association bumper sticker. I love when that happens! He served aboard 10 years before me but it was still fun to talk to him about the Ol' Lady. He said he would check out this site tomorrow at work and probably join the Association.

Name: Robert Ogan <rdogan@military.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-79
Division: IM-3
USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 10:31:28 (CDT)

Havent signed in for a while would like to hear from ship mates in V-4V-2 div 69 72 have talked to some of the guys was great to hear from them and how the last forty years has been to them.

Name: John baxter <bjohn1386@aol>
Yr Aboard: 69-72
Division: V-2 V4
City / State: Metamora , ILL USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 09:16:27 (CDT)

Great ship,many good memories. Would like to hear from anyone in v2 at that time.

Name: James Yotkewich <jymy62hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 61 -64
Division: V2 #2 cat.
City / State: West Frankfort, Ill. USA - Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 10:40:10 (CDT)

Proud to have served aboard.

Name: Neil Pzybylinski
Yr Aboard: 72-73
Division: H
City / State: Bridgeport, Ct USA - Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 07:51:42 (CDT)

This is an interesting forum for thoughts and ideas.

Name: David <odindvatri@yahoo.com>
City / State: NY, NY USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 02:21:32 (CDT)

This is a great website for a great ship. I sure do miss the PI. What adventures I had travelling around the world.

Name: David E Gray <santafedave@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1982 to 1984
Division: First
City / State: Vacaville, ca USA - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:52:38 (CDT)

Would like to hear from V-2 members aboard 1961 wespac cruise. During the cruise the deck edge elevator was removed by a massive wave. Also, an interest in purchasing a 1961-62 cruise book. I look forward to hearing from V-2 members.

Name: Royce L. Sullivan <royces@usa.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961
Division: V-2 ( Arresting Gear )
City / State: La Mesa, CA USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 23:43:18 (CDT)

I was an AZ3, in the Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Logs & Records Division of VF-151, on 3 cruises of the Coral Sea between about July 1967 thru August 1970. Worked with Chief Fletcher, Chief Jerry Harris, AZ2 James Chrobak, and others. Would enjoy hearing from any of my shipmates who remember any of my friends or me

Name: Charles "Mike" Morgan <cmorgan@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: VF-151
City / State: Lake City, Fl USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 20:03:58 (CDT)

I'll do a bit of research to determind Division. I was a ship's company aviation boatswain mate;Worked with the arresting gear team. In 1961 sailed aboard for a 6 month Pacific tour of duty.

Name: Royce L. Sullivan <royces@usa.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1962
City / State: La Mesa, CA USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 15:23:08 (CDT)

Looking for a few old snipes I worked with aboard, Dave Malone from N.Y,Dave Schwartz from Minn, Jim Ellison from Texas,Dale Wise from Ohio, Dan Benidict from South Dakota,Bob Trowbridge from Tacoma Wash any body know of email or mailing address please forward,

Name: Jeff Navallo <jbnav712@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: B 3C Fireroom
City / State: staten island, n y USA - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 07:41:47 (CDT)

use to live in Olean NY, Looking for any one from the Quad Cities area or the Olean NY area...

Name: Earl Freer <efreerjr@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 88-90
Division: A-Gang
City / State: Clinton, IA USA - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 18:40:49 (CDT)

danke

Name: czes³aw <swiatek43_4@msn com>
USA - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 06:26:30 (CDT)

I was a photographer on board in 1972, this was my last duty station before being discharged in Dec. 72, ship was in dry dock....

Name: Jay <airfoto@pacbell.net>
Yr Aboard: 1972
Division: OA
City / State: Riverside, ca USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 19:08:20 (CDT)

Looking for T-shirts hats and large Ageless Worrior Patchs to purchess in the future

Name: michael r benge <dragonfly96969>
Yr Aboard: 7-1980 10-1982
Division: V-2 division
City / State: Red River, NM USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 10:08:46 (CDT)

hey

Name: phil motoike <lilrebel63@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 87 - 90
Division: OI
City / State: las vegas, nv USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 00:15:18 (CDT)

My Dad, Richard D. Bright, served as a navigator on the Coral Sea from 1952 to 1956.

Name: Michael Bright <bright_michael@msn.com>
OH USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 12:49:26 (CDT)

I WAS IN THE REPAIR DIVISION AS A HULL TECH FOR 4 YEARS MANY UNIQUE EXPERIENCES PEOPLE AND PLACES I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER.THANKYOU.

Name: gennaro e guerra <cincas1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-84
Division: R
NY USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 09:38:41 (CDT)

i like the website

Name: alekzander lim <alekzanderlim@yahoo.com>
singapore - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 07:43:51 (CDT)

I have some great memories from the two westpac cruises. When we lost our deck edge elevator, some of the comments were "Number 2 elevator departing" or That luckey Jones, "just lost his cleaning station" Or the song "Pucket where are you, pucket are you dead, Pucket oh Pucket where are you are you only in the head?" and so forth.

Name: Verne H. Irving LCDR USN RET <verne_beth@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-63
Division: VF-154 WBJS
City / State: West Monroe, LA USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 23:48:08 (CDT)

I enjoyed being part of such a large family. I made alot of great friends!

Name: Gregory Bunin <gbrat887@cs.com>
Yr Aboard: 87-88
Division: Supply/ Chaplians Dept
City / State: Indianapolis, IN USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 17:36:24 (CDT)

i was a blue shirt on uss shangri-la cva-38 58/62 worked aft on flight deck. made two west pacs.a south american and two mediteranian cruises. just checking out this great site.

Name: ralph angelesco <rangelesco@earthlink.net>
City / State: rohnert park, ca. USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:13:42 (CDT)

to:jonesy having trouble e-mailing back to yours, waitin 2 hear from u. ANY OTHER OL SHIPMATES THAT REMEMBER ME (CHEEZER) HOPE TO FIND MORE OLD FRIENDS

Name: RAY J JOHNSON <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: v-2 A/G
City / State: MANITOWOC, WI USA - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 22:44:21 (CDT)

I HAVE BEEN HERE,NO KNOCK WORK

Name: ISLAND BOYS <ISLANDBOYS@DECK101.COM>
Yr Aboard: 49-56
Division: 101
USA - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 05:12:43 (CDT)

Sad to see the pictures of her being scrapped.

Name: Gary Bryant <garyst94@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1975-1976
Division: G-Division
City / State: Alhambra, Ca USA - Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at 16:11:12 (CDT)

I was very happl to find this websiteand look forward to visiting here again, and attending one of the future reunions.

Name: Erik Skovgaard <wolftrak@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1961
Division: Fox
City / State: Modest, CA USA 95357-1831 - Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at 15:01:28 (CDT)

Where can I find a complete ship's roster?

Name: Martin Boyer <mboyer@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1967
Division: Supply
City / State: Reading, PA USA - Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at 10:09:09 (CDT)

Not a day has gone by in some way or another I think of my life and times aboard Coral Sea. Tim , Chris, Brian, Mark and Enzs....Hello

Name: Michael Griffin <tyhistle66@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-75
Division: m and x
City / State: Irrigon, Or USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 13:09:09 (CDT)

Glad I FOUND THE SITE. I WAS AN ENGINMAN STRIKER, CAME ABOARD MAR.52 LEFT AS ENG3RD IN NOV. 55 Does anyone remember the jet that hit the fantail off Mayport, I think it was in 54? I'd like to hear from anyone from that period in the boat shop.

Name: Fraank C. West <fcwest@NOVOCON.NET>
Yr Aboard: 1952--1955
Division: ??
City / State: cATSKILL, NY USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 07:51:01 (CDT)

Just checking in - see comments about the missing sailor Puckett on th 63 cruise - we'll figure out what happened to that wierdo some day

Name: Jack "Charley" Noble
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1964
Division: X Division - Captain's Yeoman
City / State: Camino, ca USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 22:47:39 (CDT)

It was a pleasure to be aboard

Name: Robert Daley <rtdaley@adelphia,net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-71
Division: communications
City / State: Plymouth, MA USA - Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 19:58:48 (CDT)

I enjoyed the cruse on the Coral Sea. Left in 1968 to muster out of the Navy. The ship and my friends went to Korea for an event with the ship Puebelo. When the ship returend to San Francisco, some months later, I retured to fethch my remaining belongs. Great memories, John A3

Name: John P. Kennon <n7cqq@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967/1968
Division: Avation Stores
City / State: Searchlight, Nv USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 23:28:41 (CDT)

Any of you guys out there?

Name: George Finch (Rick) <gfinch1050@classicnet.net>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1980
Division: 4th Deck
City / State: Alameda, CA USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 23:25:31 (CDT)

What a cool ship. Christmas Day in Suda Bay and a cool Yule in Istanbul. Whenever, wherever or however or whatever, the galloping ghost of the Mediterrean coast was always there to be found. Hey Chief Patton, if you're still alive, to this day I never got the "priviledge" of pushing planes that you tried to bestow on me. Too bad for our Navy. If it weren't for you, I'd of made the Navy my career

Name: Sal Avellino <salcvb43@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: N0v '51 till Mar .53
Division: S2-C
City / State: Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 11:55:42 (CDT)

My favorite watchstation was burnerman, I miss my shipmates Dallas Watkins, Dennis Childs, BT1 Rhoten, BT1 Barry, BT1 Ambross, Keith Patterson, and so many more names whom I can't remember but faces are still very familiar in my memory...May God protect and bless all who have served.

Name: Gary Mellor <garymellor@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: R-2 Divison 2B & 2A Fire room
City / State: Corpus Christi, Tx USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 08:53:30 (CDT)

I joined the navy nov.1961 at phoenix,arizona. went to ntc san diago,calif in company 577 graduated feb.12,1962. went to corpus christi,tx feb. 1962-march 1964. i was in vt-28 worked supply dept.,air frame shop,flight line. in 1964-1966 went aboard uss oriskany cva-34 assigned to v1 division. while in drylock in 1964 worked fire watch division. then back to v1 division. in oct.1965 went to mess cookin. would like to hear from anyone who was in those stations around those dates. my e-mail gdpsr42@yahoo.com

Name: glenn poindexter <gdpsr42@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1965 uss oriskany cva-34
Division: v1 & fly 1
City / State: woodlands, tx USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 13:47:41 (CDT)

Sidney died in 8/01 of malignant lymphoma. He enjoyed his time aboard the Coral Sea. Of course there were always the times in Hong Kong, Sydney, Phillipines, and the dry dock in Hawaii Christmas on 1964. anyone remember playing softball or baseball on Christmas Day in Pearl Harbor... anyone remember Sid........?? I have some questions........ Diana(Sid's widow of 38 years.)

Name: Sidney H. Moad <djmoad@wmconnect.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1966
Division: V-2 (E-3)
City / State: Bakersfield, CA United States - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 17:01:38 (CDT)

o.p. ryan had to be the worst s.o.b. aboard

Name: copertino,john
Yr Aboard: 1956-1958
Division: v-3 / v-4
City / State: brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 16:41:26 (CDT)

I had the honor of spending 3 great years with the finest shipmates in the Navy. As "Gator" I enjoyed spending time with most of the divisions aboard and talking listening to some great sea stories. As SRA manager I decided to change the logo from Older and Bolder to Older, Bolder and better. You all made that a truism.

Name: Rob Weber <rweber7273@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1985-1988
Division: Navigation
City / State: Pensacola, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 11:32:06 (CDT)

Just wanted to let my mates know that I have a new address.

Name: S F Guidry <sfguidry@sabinenet.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963 to 1967
Division: M-Division
City / State: Hemphill, tex USA - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 20:44:10 (CDT)

Just found this sight. Brings back a lot of memories. The trip to Sidney, WOW. Crossing the equator and date line, YUCK. And the mistory of our shipmate Puckett. All the rumers. He jumped ship when we passed near an island where his remains were later found. Or he was hiding in an air vent when we were called to GQ to search the ship and later snuck off in Sidney where he still lives today. Most likely neither was true but hear we are over 40 yrs later and we still remember his name. I have lost track of my best friends from those days. Anyone know Tony Castelda? Last time we spoke he was living in Syracuse, NY. Can not locate him now.

Name: Joe Nigro <jjnigro@peoplepc.com>
Yr Aboard: 63-65
Division: 3rd and OI
City / State: Omaha, Ne USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 22:10:45 (CDT)

Am looking for anyone who was on the uss Coral Sea cva 43. I was on the BT4500. I am looking for a picture of the Coral Sea. I've lost mine in a move. I was on board in 08/63 I loved the time I spent on board. If anyone still remembers me. please email. My sleeping area was up forward passed ships store. worked in 2 Charlie fire room, and the marine quarters was above the fire room.

Name: Ralph Elliott Moore <me_prasin_here@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: under 2 years.
Division: 2 Charlie engineer water tender.
City / State: San Francisco, Calif USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 01:40:56 (CDT)

Found alot of good information here, brought back some memories. Some fond, some not so fond. Any fellow hull snipes or friends feel free to email me.

Name: Donald Hatton <donhatton@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1984
Division: R
City / State: Show Low, AZ USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 10:59:14 (CDT)

Served as EW2 during Around the World cruse in 83. Lookingfor photos of the cruse is 83.

Name: David Castiglia <david.castiglia@malvernusa.com>
Yr Aboard: 1982 to 1986
Division: OW
City / State: Spencer , MA USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 13:56:17 (CDT)

good

Name: rajesh <rsatk@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: yes
Division: india
City / State: chennai, USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 12:52:44 (CDT)

Served under BT1 Silvia in 3C fireroom with BT3 Leonard, Schwartz, Lopez(Taco), Jarquin, Jimmy Marcotte, Bill Huggins, Richard Dixon. Had a great time.

Name: Paul Armstrong <parmstrong2004@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-77
Division: B
City / State: Melbourne, FL USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 22:39:26 (CDT)

Served under BT1 Silvia in 3C fireroom with BT3 Leonard, Schwartz, Lopez(Taco), Jarquin, Jimmy Marcotte, Bill Huggins, Richard Dixon.

Name: Paul Armstrong <parmstrong2004@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-77
Division: B
City / State: Melbourne, FL USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 22:07:36 (CDT)

nice site

Name: jong <jonigogeo@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: http://yaae.com
USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 22:00:25 (CDT)

Served aboard durring 74-75 cruise & 77 cruise.

Name: Mark Zulock <mzulock@cinci.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1975-1979
Division: OE
City / State: Middletown, OH USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 21:18:06 (CDT)

After over 40 years, I still have many great memories of the ship and my shipmates as well as the WESPAC cruise. I would like to hear from any one from W division duing the 1961 to 1962 timeframe.

Name: Ken Mohler <ken603@adelphia.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961 - 1962
Division: W
City / State: Amherst, NH USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:38:39 (CDT)

Miss the good ole days, would be great to hear from the fellows from my unit. If you find a minute please e-mail me when you can.

Name: Jerome L. Ott <Jerome.Ott@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 64-65 67-68
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Hilbert, Wi USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:14:52 (CDT)

We be steaming!!!!!

Name: Jim Finigan <jfinigan@enerfin.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-78
Division: A
City / State: Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 14:08:33 (CDT)

There were no women on board the USS Coral Sea to my knowledge. With the exception of visitors. Later from Alabama....

Name: Sidney C. Dockery Jr. <cva43doc@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1974-1978
Division: Boilers Division 4B fireroom
City / State: Northport, Al USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 08:50:32 (CDT)

To the men and women of the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVA-43 I salute you

Name: Ryan
City / State: Montreal, QC Canada - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 08:25:33 (CDT)

On board during overhaul in Portsmouth, collision with Napo, all workups for med cruise. Great memories, a great ship!!!!!!!

Name: Dehler (Dee) Wenning <noliberals@se.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-86
Division: AIMD IM-2
City / State: Jax , Fl USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 21:32:07 (CDT)

Michael Pekar HM2 is the only name I recognize in the guestbook. Mike if you are alive and see this message let me know. Thanks, Bruce Butler DT2

Name: Bruce Butler <barclays@flash.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-6/61
Division: D
USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 19:39:27 (CDT)

To the guy who just posted, who was a BT '73-'76. My best friend was a BY during the same general time period. His name was James Ewing, & they called him "Huey," (for "Baby Huey" + Ewing). I was in the Boiler Room on the Dependents' Day Cruise in '73. I bet not many women can say they were down in "The Hole," in those days. I was with my friend Jim, & my then-boyfriend, Rick Bolton, also a BT. I still tell stories from those days -- they were interesting times.

Name: Susan
USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 00:52:43 (CDT)

What a ride!!!(2) West-Pacs and (1) World Cruise. To many stories to tell!!! Sure hated to see the Ageless Warrior go. Have many fond memories of my time spent onboard. "Fair winds and Following Seas"

Name: Robert McKelvey,RM2 <MckRobl@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979 to 1983
Division: CR/Main Comm.
City / State: Little Rock, Arkansas USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 18:58:42 (CDT)

Sorry about that mistake! Goes like this! We made the steam that turned the screws that took us and the crew on the cruise! To all my Brother BT'S

Name: J navallo
Yr Aboard: 73-76
Division: B 3-C Fireroom
USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 15:12:50 (CDT)

To all my Brother BT's Remember We Made the Steam That turned the srews, that took us and whole the crew on the cruz! if i could do it again,I would! had a Blast! hope all I worked with are doing well!

Name: Jeff Navallo <jbnav712@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: B 3C Boiler rm
City / State: staten island , n.y. USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10:40:57 (CDT)

Greetings to my fellow warriors. I have been contacted by Laurie Warren daughter of Cmdr. Richard Skeen, VAQ 135,who went in off the coast of Danang on May 16, 1970, while flying from the USS Coral Sea, body not recovered. Laurie is looking for anyone who knew her Dad and can give her some information on him. She has heard from three of his ship mates and would like to talk with more of them if possible. If you knew Cmdr. Skeen I would appreciate hearing from you and I will pass your info along to her. My email address is althoff@cox.net Thanks, Dave Althoff LtCol USMC (ret)

Name: Dave Althoff <althoff@cox.net>
USA - Friday, June 18, 2004 at 23:47:03 (CDT)

Why does this idiot keep posting here? Name: mugus City / State: LOME, togo nig - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 20:29:38 (CDT

Name: Ken Pierce <Sevarb@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: AIMD
SC USA - Friday, June 18, 2004 at 08:17:20 (CDT)

I am the contest winner / designer of the last AIMD patch if anyone is interested in a copy. I will have to have them made, but I would only charge the cost to mfg. Email if interested.

Name: Tony Peters, AZ3 <tcpeters@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: AIMD
City / State: Tulsa, OK USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 17:02:10 (CDT)

Served on board from Oct 83 - Mar 88, from the shipyards to Med Cruise, from the collision to the Line of Death, she was the best ship I have ever served on...Coral Maru...she lives on...Older and Bolder

Name: Steve Joseph <xxstevexx69@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-88
Division: V-3
USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 15:28:08 (CDT)

would like to hear from anyone who served at that time.

Name: Ed Andersen <eandersen@rcn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954-1956
Division: Fox
City / State: Forked River, NJ USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 05:09:34 (CDT)

Lookin for anyone in Com/Nav (610) while Coral Sea was in port in Subic Bay during time period. H&MS 15 Avionics (TAD from MCAS Rosegarden - Nam Phong Thailand) supporting Operation Pegasus burned up the complex power-cables (cross-wired trailer) and used Coral Sea facilities until new cables could be fabed and send from Japan. 1st and only "boat" this "Air-head" was on. Would like to know more about where the lady came in from and where she was headed next. You squids got me a lot of time with the LBFMs while you were fixin my gear..(Beat polishing knobs, eh?). -Steeley

Name: "Steeley" D. Nelson <fmrmarine@zardoz.com>
Yr Aboard: 9/73 -10/73
Division: Com Nav
City / State: Seattle area, WA USA - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 02:44:16 (CDT)

SEARCHING FOR ALL WHO REMEBER ME. HERE I AM.

Name: JOHNSON RAY J <sayrayj@lsol.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: V2-A/G
City / State: MANITOWOC, WI USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 16:28:35 (CDT)

danke

Name: czeslaw < swiatek43_4@msn.com>
City / State: z³, pl USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 05:33:49 (CDT)

My father, Charles Welker was aboard the USS Coral Sea, approximately 52-55, give or take 6 months or a year. I'm trying to find someone with a connection to him. His name is Charles L. Welker, from Danville, Illinois. He was just a kid when he joined but talked about his time with the Coral Sea. Also, he talked about time spent in Italy and Persia (Iran)... I would love to hear from anyone with a connection to him. ~His loving daughter

Name: Charles L. Welker (Chuck)(Chas)(Charley) :) <Ljohnso6@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 52-55 or there about...
City / State: Danville, IL USA - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 20:29:19 (CDT)

Hi Very one from the crews and offices barber shop and the ships laudry.

Name: Bobbiana Zabroski <bazski9401@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1967
Division: S-3
City / State: Miles City, mt USA - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 17:52:58 (CDT)

Two cruises

Name: Bruce Stovall <bckwheat_99@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: VA-97
City / State: Alameda, ca USA - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 10:55:05 (CDT)

Best time of my life. Great memories and great shipmates. Wish I could relive thoes wonderful times, even the ones that weren't all happy. Anyone who would like to E Mail please feel free. The best to all Murph.

Name: Murphy, Walter J. <thmrph7503@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1952-1953
Division: 01 Photo
City / State: Waldwick, N.J. USA - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 21:42:31 (CDT)

we were the spear and shield of the us navy sailing the oceans of the world on the finest aircraft carrier ever to grace the 7 seas what better way for men to serve defend and protect there nation? what greater adventure? and no finer ship in any navy "older bolder better"

Name: BM3 Rick Davidson <coral_sea83@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 83-89
Division: 1st
City / State: richmond, va USA - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 20:50:24 (CDT)

i watched the number 3 elevator go down, it hit a sub marine below us.

Name: john r cole <rcole_271@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961 1962
Division: airman
City / State: arlington, wa USA - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 02:34:29 (CDT)

GOOD SHIP GOOD TIMES

Name: David R Michaels <dmichaels6@NYC.RR.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1982-1984
Division: MM- ENGINE ROOM 1/3
City / State: Alameda, CA USA - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 18:15:17 (CDT)

I have a new address.

Name: S F Guidry <sfguidry@sabinenet.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963 to 1967
Division: M
City / State: Hemphll , Tex USA - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 10:58:50 (CDT)

Lokking for anyone in R div at that time........

Name: Richard D. Connors SFP-3 <Bugrc@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 65/68
Division: R-1
City / State: Augusta, Ga USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:50:32 (CDT)

Glad to see, my old ship have a website . Bravo Zulo USS Coral Sea-, WHOAA.

Name: rogelio r. ting <rt725260@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1989-19900
Division: S-2
City / State: Virginia Beach, va USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:11:32 (CDT)

LIKE THE WEBSITE,& I HOPE TO MAKE LADY FRIENDS THAT READ THIS,& LIKE ME,& I WAS A SEAMAN IN DECK,& STAYED E-3,& IWENT TO CAPTAINS MAST FOR DWI AT NTC,DRIVING THRU BOOTCAMP,& ATTEMPED ESCAPE,& I WAS IN FROM 1979-1986,& BORN JULY,28th,1960,BROWN EYES,WEIGHT 155 POUNDS,5'7,&1/2",CHEROKEE/PEORIA INDIAN,& MY HOBBIES ARE RIDE MY 26 INCH,15 SPEED,HYUNDIA BRAND,METALLIC BLUE,MOUNTIAN BIKE,& LIFT WIEGHTS SOMEWHAT,& ALSO SEND ALL REPLIS WITH YOUR PHOTOS TO ME AT: EVERETT CHESHEWALLA P.O.BOX 642 TULSA,OKLAHOMA 74101-0642

Name: EVERETT CHESHEWALLA <USNAVYSAILINGCHEROKEE@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: NOT,ON A DESTROYER WADDELL,THAT USED TO ESCORT CARRIERS
Division: DECK
City / State: TULSA, OK USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 11:49:32 (CDT)

Lots of good memories of the old girl. Too bad shes gone; would love to see her afloat again.

Name: George Scott <wegnerII@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 67-69
Division: G
City / State: Spokane, Wa USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 23:51:19 (CDT)

My father served on the Coral Sea during the Vietnam War! Thanks for remembering these shipmates!

Name: Don <tuccis8@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: Vietnam
City / State: Southern, Ca. USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 16:10:23 (CDT)

Went on wourld cruise 1983

Name: Doug Riggs
Yr Aboard: 1982-83
Division: air wing 14
City / State: Lewiston, Id. USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:31:53 (CDT)

Went sround the world cruise and into the Portsmouth Shipyard for overhaul. Finished up while in shipyard.

Name: Daniel DiBiasio <dandib@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 01/1983-06/1984
Division: Engineering/ MPA office
City / State: Davis, CA USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:24:09 (CDT)

Changed email address... Looking for an of the old B-Gang from 81-83.

Name: karl Haywood <usscoralsea.20.kman198@spamgourmet.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: B2-2A
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 10:07:27 (CDT)

I'm glad to see that the Coral Sea will not be forgotten. I had a lot of great memories when I was aboard her

Name: Ronald C. York <rmyork@alltel.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969
Division: OI
City / State: Salina, KS USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 20:23:48 (CDT)

As a young girl in 1967-68 I had a pen pal on the USS Coral Sea. Each student in our class wrote to someone and this sailor and I wrote many times and he even sent me a photo of the ship. I remember he was from Naperville, IL because I was from a nearby town. If anyone has an idea how I could locate him please post a message. Jeanne

Name: Jeanne
USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 14:47:54 (CDT)

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion in Mobile. I've changed my e-mail address, sure miss hearing from you guys.

Name: Rich Bernal <gumbeaux36526@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-78
Division: B Div
City / State: Daphne, AL USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 21:32:07 (CDT)

I am searching for anyone who may have served with my father, ALBERT CALVIN LIVINGSTON. I remember him telling me that he was nick-named "LIMEY". His first hitch began 9/7/44 and ended 6/12/46. His rating was, MM3rd class. He also recieved a number of Medals, Citations, Stars etc.. PLEASE !!! Help me to carry on the legend of my father/hero during WWII as well as all the rest of you HEROS!!! For you are at the VERY LEAST just that. Thank so very much one & all. SEND INFO TO: SAILAWAY@TROPICALSTORM.COM

Name: Matt Livingston <sailaway@tropicalstorm.com>
City / State: Medford, OR USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 14:04:13 (CDT)

i sawe the old girl beeing cut up sadness ruled that day god bless her and all who served aboard

Name: william borden <mesaaz100@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963,, plank owner
Division: b division @ 1 boiler room able
City / State: e weynmouth , ma USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 11:17:17 (CDT)

i saw the ship beeing cut up, sad very sad i loved my ship , my last at sea watch i was on duty inthe boiler room, lool n she ran agroound in frisco bay 126 ft back f the bow , my boiler was the only 1 to stay on , i was supoposed to b discharged as soon as we docked big joke i got stuck ion her for 3 extra dasys n never got payed f them lolshell always b the love i had my youtgh was spent there god bless her , and all who served aboard her . my thoughts will always be with the coral sea

Name: saaz100 @aol.comwilliam d. borden <me>
Yr Aboard: 1059-1963
Division: b division #iable boiler room
City / State: e weymouth, mass USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 11:13:41 (CDT)

was in v-3 had an scary incident in instanbul turkey

Name: antonio r evans <antonioevans11@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1985-1986 med cruise
Division: v-3
City / State: cincinnati, oh USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 16:42:32 (CDT)

It is sad that our ship is wasting away back east, still waiting to be scraped, but for those of us who live on the west coast, can now go to San Diego and go aboard the USS Midway, which has become their newest historical Museum. It won't be the same but for us who have never been able to share with our families where we lived and worked, this will allow us to share with them a similar experiences.

Name: Michael Kartchner <kartvines@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 68 to 72
Division: V-3
City / State: Beaumont, Ca USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 15:58:24 (CDT)

was a great time still seems like yesterday would like to hear from old buddies

Name: lyle curl <lcurl@columbus.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-76
Division: b div. 2c fireroom
City / State: kenton, oh USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 23:39:47 (CDT)

Fond memories. Worked in CATCC, and served some time TAD to MAA force, 43rd Precinct.

Name: Dana Dore <djdore@jps.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1974
Division: OC
City / State: Paulden, AZ USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 21:19:02 (CDT)

My commentary on my association with the USS Coral Sea as an aviator began with: The 1964-65 deployment which began the U. S. Navy's Alpha Strike missions into North Vietnam from the USS Coral Sea on Yankee Station. On my first Alpha Strike on Feb. 28, 1965 to Mugia Pass I lost my canopy to small arms fire at release altitude during weapons delivery. I made a second pass without the canopy and delivered my remaining ordnance. I was awarded my first Air Medal for this effort. The Coral Sea has and always will have a special place in my mind and heart. She was home to me when I was embarked on a quest to make things right in the world. I will never forget her Captain and crew, her squadrons, her structure, and her role as a leading lady. Sincerely, Phil Pirofalo LCDR USN (Ret)

Name: Phillip M. Pirofalo, LCDR USN (Ret) <philpirofalo@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965
Division: VA-165
City / State: Bonita, CA USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 15:37:59 (CDT)

Can e-mail my son at Info@rarentertainment.com

Name: Pedro P. Rodriguez
Yr Aboard: 65-68
Division: 3rd division
City / State: San Antonio, Tx USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 13:20:15 (CDT)

Would love to hear from anyone who was a member of the Protestant Men of Coral Sea or in X Division during this time. What great memories I have of this great ship. I miss her!

Name: Steve Clark <sclark1@multipro.com>
Yr Aboard: 1970-72
Division: X
City / State: Jamestown, TN USA - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 23:49:45 (CDT)

Made Chief and Warrant onboard

Name: Neey C. Hall <nchall@iwvisp.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963, 1964/65,1966, 1969/70
Division: VF-154, CVG15
City / State: Ridgecrest, CA USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 21:50:26 (CDT)

Had no idea this site existed and it has brought back many memories. The WestPac cruise on the Coral Sea was an experience remembered many times over. Names read and remembered in the guest book from my cruise were: Dean Farmer, Tim Lindsey, Galen Baird, "Mac" McMillian, Joe Fackelman, Mark Snowden and I'm trying to remember R.C. Stewart can not put a face with the name. Please email will respond. Spent my cruise TAD as a Master at Arms.

Name: Charles Pugh "Chuck" <clpugh@prodigy.net>
Yr Aboard: '71 to '72
Division: IM3 (TAD to MAA)
City / State: Troy, IL USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 17:04:15 (CDT)

A good friend of mine, Bob Wislocki, would like to know if anyone remembers serving with his dad, Edward Wislocki. All I can tell you is that it was probably in the 1950's. His son would love to be able to tell Ed's grandkids about their grandfather's service aboard the USS Coral Sea. Replies would be greatly appreciated. Jack Vahradian, tin can sailor, USS Wiltsie, DD-716

Name: Jack Vahradian <vahradian6@earthlink.net>
USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 16:00:57 (CDT)

Made two cruises 1966-67, VAW-11, Det. ALFA (E-2A) Night Maintenance Chief & 1967-68, VAW-116 (E-2A) Maintenence Chief.

Name: Richard M Stevens <rmsx707@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-67 & 1967-68 Cruises
Division: Air Wing
City / State: Stockton , Ca USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 16:05:23 (CDT)

I am so pleased to have found this web site. After 3 1/2 years onboard the "Proud Lady", I can honestly say, She was the best. Anyone who remembers me (Soupy), please e-mail me. I was a YN3 in Air Intelligence . Regards, Soupy

Name: Larry F. Santora (Soupy) <lfsantora@nationi.net>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1970
Division: OP AIO
City / State: Berwick, PA USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 14:50:02 (CDT)

My Brother served abourd the Coral Sea (Ronnie L. Medlock) he is alive and well. I also have a nephew Jason L. Medlock he also is alive and doing well. If you served with these men let me know. Thanks to all past and present who have so greatly served our Country God Bless each of you.Judy Medlock

Name: Judy Medlock <Judy_BSM_2003webtv.net>
Division: Navy
City / State: Mounds, Ok USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 11:10:15 (CDT)

Looking for any of the guys from S-6. AKCS Foster, AK2 Garber, AK2 Patrowski. I remember walking 32 Knee Knockers to find a working head. The collision off GITMO, kicking Libya's butt, and fun in Naples :) I retired from the Navy this past January, and in 20 years the Coral Sea has the best memories, with the best prople.

Name: Chuck Finger <chasf@pivot.net>
Yr Aboard: 84-88
Division: S-6
City / State: Poland, ME USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 06:15:12 (CDT)

I made two westpac cruises aboard her from 6-73 to 6-75. I was then mustered out in Treasure Island. I still remember PO town in the PI.

Name: lehman charles <lehmanc@firstenergycorp.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-75
Division: OE
City / State: New cumberland, wv USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 03:55:57 (CDT)

Checking for old crew members.

Name: Jerry L. Tyler <jltyler@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 74/75 77
Division: Avionics
City / State: Vista, Ca. USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 01:36:39 (CDT)

Have contacted several shipmates over the last year. Looking for e-mail for Roger Ryba .Things seem a lot different from the good old days. Sure had a lot of experences due to my military service glad to have served.Would like to hear from any of my old shipmates.

Name: Brian Paradis <bparadis38@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1973
Division: V-2 Cats 3 & 2
City / State: Burlington, CT USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 00:06:31 (CDT)

my granpa was on the uss carol sea in 1942 his name is gorden forder. e mail me back

Name: scott holt <brother9012004@yahoo.com>
City / State: st.joseph, mo USA - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 22:10:34 (CDT)

RM2 aboard the Coral Sea for two tours.

Name: Ron Burns <ronburns@mindspring.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968 - 1971
Division: Communications
City / State: Oakhurst, Ca USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 13:43:48 (CDT)

Everyone, Have a good Memorial Day, remember why we observe the day... Keep In Touch....OSCAR

Name: Mike Oscar) PFEFFER <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B-Div. 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il. USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 09:43:03 (CDT)

FOUND WEB SITE BY MISTAKE , STILL REMBER CONDITIONS THAT WE SERVED UNDER AT THAT TIME , CONDITIONS SURE HAVE CHANGED

Name: RONALD VAN EVERY <RONALD VAN EVERY@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1954-1957
Division: ENJINE
City / State: N. BAY VILLAGE, FL USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 07:36:19 (CDT)

bt2,had made bt1,but would have to extend a year,so received a discharge!was tad to armed forces police in seattle,while ship in bremerton,never really made it to the fireroom as did the same in san fran!

Name: barentsen terry <thistlecottage63@centurytel.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969
Division: b
City / State: salem, ar USA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 10:36:31 (CDT)

I was never aboard the coral sea. My father was. His name was Edward C. Mullenix. If there is anyone who knew him please email me. He was killed in an accident in Omaha Ne. before I got the chance to met him. Any old stories would be great.

Name: Mrs. Denyse Wagner <mrswags@nntc.net>
City / State: Craig, ne USA - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 16:36:01 (CDT)

Joined crew in P.I., what a shock to walk up the brow, I was exUSAF. Was met by plug (kid in my Div. who was worthless as a plug on a tig welder) and taken down 3 decks to my (living space). It was flooded and water was dripping on my rack. Well I lived thru it. Retired AS1 took me 30 years to do 20 years, but it was worth it.

Name: Foster Wendell <fosterdwendell@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 76thru 78
Division: AIMD IM4
City / State: Denver, Co USA - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 09:52:09 (CDT)

How do I get listed on the membership log? Many I still remember are not listed. Is there a way to get a list of those who were aboard in B division during my years? Thank You-- It is a great site with many memories.

Name: M.L. Petrick <ml2341@sccoast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1953-1954
Division: B
City / State: La Crosse, Wisconsin USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 14:16:55 (CDT)

Searching for world cruise book for 1983.

Name: Karl Haywood <karl@haywood.us>
Yr Aboard: 80-83
Division: B2, 2-A
City / State: Traverse City, MI USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 12:16:39 (CDT)

I would like to locate a cruise book.

Name: James Taylor <jimrose@planetkc.com>
Yr Aboard: med cruise 1953
Division: VF-83
City / State: Belton, Mo USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 21:08:08 (CDT)

Great website! It was a great ship!

Name: cecil cross <cpcman@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 80-85
Division: OE
City / State: Carrollton, Tx USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 17:56:32 (CDT)

I was on the recomishing crew in Bremerton Washington. Went on the shakdown cruse . Took two trips to Japan, China an Philapines.

Name: Ronald G Holcomb <threefatdoggiess.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959 to 1962
Division: R Pipe shop
City / State: Arlington , TX USA - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:48:17 (CDT)

Looking for GP Norfolk- V6 Division Drop me a line if you know his whereabouts.

Name: Raymond Culver <Elio@Contactils.com>
Yr Aboard: 1956-1957
Division: V6
City / State: Dunnellon, FL USA - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 11:13:51 (CDT)

I left the ship April of 75 on emergency leave. I was Fly-2 PO.

Name: Dennis E. Boren, ABHC,USN, Retired <densan@epud.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-75
Division: V-3 & V-1
City / State: Cottage Grove, Or USA - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 23:32:17 (CDT)

Don, your e-mail address is invalid, but I did notify the secretary about your request for a newsletter. Herman Doernbach

Name: Don Colwell <www.goofyctroup@aol.com>
City / State: Fresno, CA USA - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 18:39:47 (CDT)

Served onboard with my brother EM1 Tommy Adams, now deceased, and was looking for any of our old friends. Drop me a line.

Name: Donnis Adams <donnis@mail.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: Fox
City / State: Galveston, TX USA - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 20:16:58 (CDT)

A part of my life I will always remember fondly. Email me any time.

Name: Karl N. Haywood (BT3) <karl@haywood.us>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: B-2, 2A fireroom
City / State: Traverse City, MI USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 18:09:43 (CDT)

to association,i have been in the association for a while now ,and have not gotten a newsletter.would really like to recieve one.

Name: don colwell <www.goofyctroup@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: b
City / State: fresno, ca USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 16:52:14 (CDT)

I reported to the USS Coral Sea Oct 1984 when she was in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard going in for a major over haul to raise the flight deck and add on the angle deck to accommodate the F-14 which she didn't end up carrying. She carried the New F-18 Hornet.

Name: Sean M Pitts(aka Arthur E Pitts) <s.pitts@adelphia.net>
Yr Aboard: Oct 84 - May 89
Division: CS
City / State: Temecula, Ca USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 09:24:47 (CDT)

West Pac 9/69 I left ship 4/70. Home base for Squad was Oceana Virginia

Name: John Del Ferraro <jdelferr@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1970
Division: VA35 A6 Squad
City / State: Las Cruces, NM USA - Monday, May 17, 2004 at 15:46:54 (CDT)

I've met you in 1972 when your ship docked in the Phils. We have written each other for three years. I wish you have a good life right now and in the best of health. I have been going to the States for 10 years now. I'm Maria Aurora R. Villanueva and my e-mail address is auau_villa@yahoo.com.

Name: Ken Hagebusch <Red503rock@aol>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: 3rd Petty Officer
City / State: New Prague, MN USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 05:14:15 (CDT)

in CIC during the collision and line "o" death ops.

Name: Brion Perry <realtor1michigan@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: OI
City / State: South Lyon, MI USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 10:25:04 (CDT)

I worked as a blue shirt in 65, then transfered to OP-1, as a PH-3 I ran the flight deck 'plat' camera from 66-68. Terry Bringham BT-3 in 'B' Div., now drives a Pepsi Cola truck in Las Vegas, Nev., Terry Power PH-3 OP-1 Div., is a mine inspector in Salt Lake City, Utah, Al Foster BT-3 B Div., passed away about ten years ago, and I now teach History at Mae Hensley Junior High in Ceres, Ca...those students learn about Yankee Station and Coral Sea History. A news generation is becomming familar with the Coral Maru...

Name: Steve Stinnett <coralsea43@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 65-68
Division: V-1 & OP-1
City / State: Tracy, Ca USA - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 15:43:59 (CDT)

Name: William McNally <WmMcN2@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: '85 - '89
Division: V-2/AIMD IM-2
City / State: Parma, OH 44129-2514 - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 06:51:27 (CDT)

CONTACT ME IF YOU WERE IN MY DIVISION.

Name: O.J. PEARCE <LTMILAM@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1947-1949
Division: M DIVISION
City / State: FLORA, MS USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 18:18:17 (CDT)

Re-signing... and still looking to hear from "Rocky", who was attached to an engine division and was from Texas. We shared a good time on the latter part of the 73 cruise while serving on the mess decks and were good friends. Any help would be appreciated.

Name: Bob Davis <benbobbo@iquest. net>
Yr Aboard: 72 and 73 deployments
Division: VAQ 135 Det 3
City / State: Lafayette, Indiana USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 19:49:56 (CDT)

It's been a while since I have "logged-in", so here goes: Great to hear of the Coral Maru still in the news! Guess that's why we called her the "Ageless Warrior"! Served aboard her during '83 world cruise, collision off Gitmo, and handing Khadafi's ass to him on a platter! Great memories and it was a honor to serve aboard her. Godspeed & GOD BLESS AMERICA! Buddy

Name: Buddy Clayton <popeye1019@planters.net>
Yr Aboard: 82-86
Division: CR
City / State: Guyton, Ga USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 11:51:36 (CDT)

Came aboard in October of '76, separated in April '79. Being at sea between the ages of 19 and 22 was one of the greatest adventures of my life.

Name: Stephen R. DeMont <sdemont@openocean.net>
Yr Aboard: 1976 - 1979
Division: OI
City / State: Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 10:27:24 (CDT)

I was in the Naval Service as a Aviation Ordnanceman from 1943 thru 1950. I was associated with SB2c'S Helldivers and AD-1' Skyraiders. I have served on the following Aircraft Carriers. Uss Wright, Midway, Coral Sea, Randolph, Valley Forge, Leyte,Kearsarge and some others which I can't recall. Names assigned to the Air Groups were. Bombing 3, Attack Squadron 36 and VA-35

Name: Emlyn J. Morris, Sr <fourstarpdchief@aol.com>
Division: Air Group 3
City / State: Prescott Valley, AZ USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 09:58:03 (CDT)

Great site. It's been years since I have seen some of your guys names. I contacted Jerry Hester and am looking for Bill Curly or any one that remembers me.

Name: William Penewit <doctor@penewit.org>
Yr Aboard: 1973 to 1976
Division: B (3 B) and X (Library)
City / State: Dayton, Ohio USA - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 19:21:39 (CDT)

Glad to hear that the Grand old lady is still making news

Name: R. nerbetski
USA - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 16:43:03 (CDT)

Retired 1983 as ABHC came aboard in'54 as AB3 from VR-22 NAS Norfolk Left the "Sea" in June '56 as ABH2.Served at NAS Atlanta and Nas Dallas.

Name: Braxton Earl Teague <BTEAGUE@cfl.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954,'55,'56
Division: V-1-F Repair 8 PO
City / State: Ormond Beach, FL USA - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 01:54:33 (CDT)

I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO ANY OLD SHIPMATES. JULIANNA,DOG,MEARA, RODRIGUEZ,DIXON,NELSON(i still play axis and allies),simpson,chilcote,and last but not least --- polk,sorry for those of you i cannot fit.

Name: JERRY REINERT <slaweb@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 3
Division: S-6
City / State: PHILA., PA USA - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 01:10:33 (CDT)

Looking for anyone from B division, who served between 61&65

Name: Jimmy M Burleson <jimmyburlesonm@cs.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1965
Division: B
City / State: Attalla, Al. USA - Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 06:30:06 (CDT)

I have been a member of the Association for about 10 years. I would like to see more names from B division from 67-70.

Name: Greg Hawke BT2
Yr Aboard: 67-70
Division: B
City / State: Hales Corners, Wi USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 14:39:34 (CDT)

Great ship,Great friends,Great time,Still looking for Joe Grigione AE3 from Valley Stream, N.Y. How about some help!

Name: Bill Yannarella <Byanna99@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1955 - 1956
Division: V2
City / State: Beverly, NJ USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 20:19:58 (CDT)

The Coral Crunch lives on. Bombs Removed, Tunnel Reopens in Baltimore NewsMax.com Wires Thursday, May 6, 2004 BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel reopened early Thursday, nearly seven hours after it was closed as a precaution when old bombs were found at a construction site once used to tear apart decommissioned Navy ships. The tunnel opened around 5:45 a.m., after Army disposal crews removed 10 of 11 bombs uncovered at the site and took them to Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeastern Maryland. The remaining bomb was later deemed safe to move and was to be taken there also, officials said. The bombs were found in a pile of dirt at an old salvage yard. A construction worker discovered five Wednesday morning while excavating as part of a state project to prepare the site for redevelopment. Others were found later. The bombs ranged in size from 500 to 4,000 pounds. Col. Tim Madere of Aberdeen Proving Ground said the bombs might have come from the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea, dismantled at the site in the 1990s. "That's the supposition right now, that they were on the USS Coral Sea, the aircraft carrier that was taken apart here," he said at a news conference. The investigation was continuing.

Name: Dan Boyd <granitesys@sbcglobal.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963
Division: OE
City / State: Granite City, IL USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 12:23:45 (CDT)

News Flash: The Coral Sea is being blamed for causing I-495 and Baltimore's Harbor Tunnel to be shut down last night and early this morning. Seems a contractor using a piece of heavy equipment to clear acreage adjacent to where she was chopped up unearthed a number of bombs yesterday. Army munition experts from the Aberdeen Proving Ground and others from the Washington, D.C. area were called in to dispose of the bombs. As of today (5/6/04) they have found a total of 11 bombs, 10 of which were deemed "safe" because they had no fuses, and one that is considered "live" as of this writing. After all the ordnance is disposed of, they are going to start a criminal investigation to try to find out why the ordnance was not properly disposed of in the first place. Pictures of the Coral Sea in various stages of dismantlement were shown on the local news stations this morning. Right now there is no way to tell if the ordnance came from the Coral Sea or not, but she's being blamed for it. The contractor in charge of her dismantlement was prosecuted for improperly disposing of hazardous materials, and died in jail according to news reports, so it makes sense that the Coral Sea is a prime suspect in this case. She may be gone, but certainly not forgotten, especially around these parts.

Name: Ron Roberts <rdb2616@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 62-64
Division: "X"
City / State: Baldwin, MD USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 07:17:16 (CDT)

Thanks for a great web site! The sixth Med cruise was the best, will never forget it, or ole 43. Any gas crew guys out there from that cruise?

Name: Ron "VAN" Vanden Bosch <modelkitmkr@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: Oct 53/Feb 55
Division: V3-G (flight deck )
City / State: Artesia, CA USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 01:10:42 (CDT)

I am looking for anyone who served with "Ground Hog" in VA-23. He was a PR-3 at the time. Neil passed away November 10, 2003 from lung cancer that spread to his kidneys and brain. I really need your help and appreciate any that anyone can give me. Sharon Connolly (wife)

Name: Neil T. Connolly <smconnolly@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-67
Division: VA-23 Parachute Loft
City / State: Carthage, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 09:23:15 (CDT)

made the last Med cruise before she came to west coast for the angled deck .What happened to the big indian(Wapsump)?

Name: George E. Proud <georgeproud@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 56-57
Division: V1
City / State: Sunnyvale , CA USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 01:20:16 (CDT)

Looking for Dean Farmer, Tim Lindsey, Galen Baird, "Mac" McMillian,Joe Fackelman

Name: R.C. Stewart <rcs3030@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 70-71
Division: IM3 Calibration Lab/ Ships Company
City / State: South Padre Island, Tx USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 00:31:04 (CDT)

I went aboard in Oct. of 51 made the Gitmo cruise. Also made 52 & 53 Med. cruises. I transfered to the FDR late in 53 and made the goodwill cruise to South America, around Cape Horn and decom. her in Bermertom, Wash early in 54. I sure enjoyed the time and the men that I served with, especially FRANK RYAN.

Name: John C. North <jcnorth@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 51-52-53
Division: B
City / State: Irving, TX USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 17:32:22 (CDT)

I went aboard in Oct. of 51 made the Gitmo cruise. Also made 52 & 53 Med. cruises. I transfered to the FDR late in 53 and made the goodwill cruise to South America, around Cape Horn and decom. her in Bermertom, Wash early in 54. Isure enjoyed the time and the men that I served with, especially FRANK RYAN.

Name: John C. North <jcnorth@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 51-52-53
Division: B
City / State: Irving, TX USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 17:31:26 (CDT)

I went aboard in Oct. of 51 made the Gitmo cruise. Also made 52 & 53 Med. cruisesI transfered to the FDR late in 53 and made the goodwill cruise to South America around Cape Horn and decom. her in Bermertom, Wash early in 54

Name: John C. North <jcnorth@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 51-52-53
Division: B
City / State: Irving, TX USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 17:23:21 (CDT)

Was a volunteer DJ on the ship's radio station (The Bashful Bobby Show) and helped call Bingo on the ship's TV. Also had a band called "The Mustangs". Would love to hear from anyone who remembers.

Name: Bob Taylor <BTaylor555@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: OC Division
City / State: Millington, TN USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 07:24:27 (CDT)

Well Done

Name: Dennis W. Erfert <derfert@flashmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1966
Division: R
City / State: Sac, Ca USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 03:19:56 (CDT)

CHECKIN IN..MOVED FROM ARKANSAS TO BIG SKY..GO HOGS!!!

Name: RANDY [PETEY]PETERSON <RPETERSON1955@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 75-79
Division: R
City / State: KILA , MT USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 22:13:21 (CDT)

Came aboard as ADCS asigned to AIMD. Made AFCM and was asked to take over ships sewage system and form a trouble response team to take care of 112 heads that didn't work most of the time. Enjoyed the work. loved the sailors and tolerated the XO.

Name: Albert H. Murray <yardvark@kih.net>
Yr Aboard: Oct 86 thru Nov 88
Division: AIMD and Ships Maintenance
City / State: Mt.Olivet, Ky USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 14:30:05 (CDT)

Served aboard during Viet Nam 2 Westpacs looking for anyone who worked on the flight deck during that period

Name: Bill Carlson <nbinc@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-72
Division: V-1
City / State: Big Lake, Mn USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 12:29:13 (CDT)

Served aboard 2 westpacs during Viet Nam Looking for anyone who worked on the flight deck during that period

Name: Bill Carlson <nbinc@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-72
Division: V-1
City / State: Big Lake, Mn USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 12:20:14 (CDT)

As much as i bitched while i was on her , my days aboard the Coral Sea were among the best days of my life. Flight ops, liberty call (particularly in the P.I.), the camaraderie...i miss those days.

Name: David Orstrom <daviddigambara@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1982
Division: HC-1 det 3
City / State: Ocean Beach, Ca USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 22:15:19 (CDT)

Looking for a cruise book from West Pac years 1981-1982.

Name: Scott Moneypenny <keepyourpowderdry@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1982
Division: Marine Det.
City / State: Quincy, MA USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 19:48:59 (CDT)

Great Site! I would like to hear from all that I sailed with. The first cruise I was a plane captain and the second cruise I worked in the Electric shop. I was a AE3 and was stationed at NAS Lemoore, Lemoore Calif. [Land Base}

Name: larry R. Reim <lreim2002@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1963
Division: VA-155
City / State: Modesto,, Ca. USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 17:49:14 (CDT)

Great site, would like to hear from any one that I sailed with. I was a plane catain the first cruise and worked in the electric shop the second cruse. I was a AE3 in the VA-155 squadron, home based at Nas Lemoore, Lemoore Calif.

Name: Larry R. Reim <lreim2002@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1963
Division: VA-l55
City / State: Modesto,, Ca. USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 17:38:01 (CDT)

WHEN LOOKING THUR THIS GUEST BOOK AND LOOKING AT MY CRUISE BOOKS IT BRINGS BACKOLD MEMORIES OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS AND THE PEOPLE YOU MEET AND WORKED WITH

Name: Robert Griffith <rgrif52499@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1971
Division: IM-2 Jet Shop
City / State: Middleburg, Florida USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 11:42:29 (CDT)

Would like to hear from fellow B Division shipmates. Please send an email.

Name: Edward M. Medlin <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: B
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:09:40 (CDT)

Would like to hear from anyone in VA-23 from 1965 - 1967.

Name: John Champlin (Champ) <JPChamplin@Cox.Net>
Yr Aboard: 1966 - 1967 Cruise
Division: VA-23
City / State: Broken Arrow, Ok USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 09:13:26 (CDT)

Great reunion in Fort Wayne,IN got to see a couple of my shipmates that I worked with in V-1 Div. that I hav'nt seen in 42 years.hope to see all the V-1 gang in Mobile,AL Oct.7-10 2004. Orville, save me one.

Name: Pat (Dutch) McRae <dutch62@conwaycorp.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959___1963 Recommissing Crew
Division: V-1 Division
City / State: Conway, AR USA 72034 - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 15:18:17 (CDT)

Best duty of my career. Lots of good time and memories.

Name: Terry Doepke AG2 <terry.doepke@oesc.state.ok.us>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1971
Division: OA
City / State: Ada, OK USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 14:45:36 (CDT)

Great Memories, and where I grew up a whole bunch!

Name: Richard Fabula <richfabu@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: X
City / State: Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 00:12:52 (CDT)

I spent most of my time in 4 group. I'd go back and do that job again if I could. I'd do it if somebody would make me 19 years old again.

Name: Ken Primmer <kprimmer@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 63 to 66
Division: M
City / State: Las Vegas, Nv USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 19:58:06 (CDT)

enjoyed the cruise, would be interested in hearing from any old ship mates

Name: Larry Sledge <Sledge_l at comcast,net>
Yr Aboard: 68
Division: intermediate maintance (elec. shop)
USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 18:42:13 (CDT)

As always enjoyed last months Sea Breeze,keep them coming while I can still read them. Rick

Name: Clarence Richau <CPRICHAU@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 48-52
Division: A
City / State: West Haven, Ct USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 14:02:37 (CDT)

Ahoy shipmates, hope all are doing well.

Name: Keith Spooner <kspooner@sedgwickcms.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980 - 1983
Division: S-7
City / State: Middleburg, FL USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 06:13:16 (CDT)

Returned from another GREAT TIME in Fort Wayne at the Spring Fling Reunion, there was about 54 people for the unexpected Sat. Nite banquet. We had 4 new guys BT's AND MM's. Great time was had by ALL. SEE EVERYBODY IN OCTOBER!!! National Reunion in MOBILE ALABAMA!!! Keep In Touch, Join THe ASSN.!!! OSCAR

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B_Div. 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Illinois USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 04:33:14 (CDT)

Just made contact with my old friend Randy Easterwood through this site. I would like to hear from any other fellow A-gangers. Randy Smith, Jon Allen, Jim Nulty, Mike Poliniak (probably spelled it wrong agian),Jim Eustice, Nick Ferguson, and any others.

Name: John Spires <im4usc@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-88
Division: A
City / State: Lexington, SC USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 21:29:36 (CDT)

Sorry to hear they scrapped the old girl. I had a great time over there while I was aboard.I Would like to hear from the guys who worked with me.

Name: Patrick J. Grams <pjgrams@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 66&67
Division: R-Div. (Machine Shop)
City / State: La Mirada, CA USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 20:24:32 (CDT)

I am updating my E-Mail address. I now have a different server. Had a good time at the reunion in Ft Wayne. Hope to see everyone in Mobile.

Name: Jeff Hadden <jrhadden@knology.net>
Yr Aboard: 60,61,62
Division: V1/V6
City / State: Madison, Al USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 19:22:54 (CDT)

Was on board as a striker in the Medical Dept during WEST PAC 75', Airlift out of Saigon, SS Mayaquez, Singapore and Perth, Australia and crossed the equator. Looking for members of the Medical Dept during this period. E-mail me at above address - Thanks - Great web site.

Name: Ricardo Acevedo <duluthace@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1975
Division: Medical
City / State: Duluth, MN USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 11:20:58 (CDT)

first met her on the tail end of "west pac",my stint down in the switch boards was short! I was tranferred to the Lighting shop with guys like Rick Ryther, Bobo,Packy...and "the Rat", the shop was then tranferred to Weapons div., I went on to G-4 shop (elevators)...all in all I had a Blast!!! being a Electricians mate had its advantages! also was a "Flying Squad member and proud of it...hey! Chapman! "Fish" and the rest of G-4 where are you. there are tooo many stories to even touch on from the time spent on "The Best in the West" Go Navy!!!

Name: Ian David Boyd <iboyd@smurfit.com / iboyd@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: summer of 1982 thru March of 1986
Division: started in E-Div., then "lighting shop", and finished up in G-4 (elevators)
City / State: Wisconsin Rapids, WI USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:58:39 (CDT)

first met her on the tail end of "west pac",my stint down in the switch boards was short! I was tranferred to the Lighting shop with guys like Rick Ryther, Bobo,Packy...and "the Rat", the shop was then tranferred to Weapons div., I went on to G-4 shop (elevators)...all in all I had a Blast!!! hey fish!being a Electricians mate had its advantages! also was a "Flying Squad...hey! Chapman! "Fish" and the rest of G-4 where are you.

Name: Ian David Boyd <iboyd@smurfit.com / iboyd@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: summer of 1982 thru March of 1986
Division: started in E-Div., then "lighting shop", and finished up in G-4 (elevators)
City / State: Wisconsin Rapids, WI USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:55:43 (CDT)

first met her on the tail end of "west pac",my stint down in the switch boards was short! I was tranferred to the Lighting shop with guys like Rick Ryther, Bobo,Packy...and "the Rat", the shop was then tranferred to Weapons div., I went on to G-4 shop (elevators)...all in all I had a Blast!!! hey fish! Chapman! and the rest of G-4 where are you.

Name: Ian David Boyd <iboyd@smurfit.com / iboyd@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: summer of 1982 thru March of 1986
Division: started in E-Div., then "lighting shop", and finished up in G-4 (elevators)
City / State: Wisconsin Rapids, WI USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:52:39 (CDT)

Good on ya sailors! Always nice to hear from old shipmates. Going out to Seattle soon to see rick. Jay, Phil, Barry, Brian, Greg, Jack, James, all the old salts. All the good times stand out. Haifa, Naples, Walters speaking gibberish into his headset to the bridge while on throttle watch! Weeeee. What a time.

Name: Jeff "Mac" McMillian <jmcmillian@mac.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: M-2
City / State: St. Joseph, MO USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 14:36:35 (CDT)

I was happy to serve my country abord this ship ,I had a lot of good times abord.

Name: Miller Roger A. <rammiller667@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 61 to63
Division: OS
City / State: Moxee, WA USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 01:39:02 (CDT)

I was happy to serve my country abord this ship

Name: Miller Roger A. <rammiller667@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 61 to63
Division: SM
City / State: Moxee, WA USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 01:19:29 (CDT)

GOOD SHIP

Name: Rsy Rumsey <Redrum292003@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1949 medcruz
Division: VF 21
City / State: Sedalia, MO USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 16:20:38 (CDT)

My memories of life aboard ship are so vivid, if it were possible to bo on the ship, I would be able to find my way around, below decks.

Name: Ronald J. Green <Eunaron@Charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1952 and 1953
Division: M
City / State: Sheboygan, WI. USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 22:43:11 (CDT)

I was on the Coral Sea from 1964 to July 1966. I had training in electronics and navigation, so I was put in the S-1 Division. It made as much sense as many other things that went on.

Name: Arnie R. Merrick <arnie_m1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: S-1
City / State: Vancouver, WA USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 20:23:27 (CDT)

I was looking at the new Midway museum clicked on the links and found the Coral Sea Association which is too cool. I will be honored to join the group. Will contact you soon . Thanks

Name: Michael W. Clouse <Clouse-Michael-Wanda@worldnet.att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968 to 1971
Division: AIMD
City / State: San Bernardino, Ca USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 16:05:11 (CDT)

Trying to find out if any other crewmen are suffering from type 2 diabetes? I remember the planes coming back on several occasions with stickk substance over the wings and fuselage. I am fighting the VA at this time for coverage I believe this was agent orange . Hope some of the air crews could remember flying into the spray in the air or while landing on the shore bases being exposed. Sadden the old Coral Sea is gone but at least not Forgotten. Barry Sellmeyer adj-3 Vf151 1969-1970 Powerplants.

Name: Barry W. Sellmeyer <BSELLM3006@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1969-70 Westpac
Division: VF-151powerplants
City / State: Belton, Mo. USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 09:39:57 (CDT)

What it be like an she like bros. greetings from the hanging tree! pump room: main control: pump aye: watch your water levle: pump aye:

Name: Ivan Rivers <jivani44@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: oct 76 oct 80
Division: M DIV. # 3ENGINE RM.
City / State: Bakersfield , ca USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 01:25:32 (CDT)

Permission to Come Aboard Sir. I enjoyed visiting this website. I also listed this site in my favorites websites. I finally surfing the web and enjoying it very much. I now know I can visit this website anytime I want. GO NAVY!

Name: Marcelino Wm Duran <bmsnmwd43@adelphia.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: 3rd
City / State: Colorado Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 20:18:19 (CDT)

greetings too all. its been awhile. i am proud too have searved with you all.

Name: ivan rivers <jivani44@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: oct 76 oct 80
Division: d-3 for west pac 77, m div. 3 eng. 78 w.p
USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 13:51:06 (CDT)

I was part of recomissioning crew in 1960 as airman. Made two cruises aboard Coral Maru . Made two more cruises to Westpac aboard Boka Hotcha ,Uss Hornet CVS-12, one with Skinny Dragons Patron 4, one aboard the BIG-E USS Enterprise CVN-65.Retired as E-7 in 86 from the REserves as E-7.

Name: Colin W. Kennedy
Yr Aboard: 1959to 1962
Division: V-2 Arresting Gear
City / State: Direct, Tx UWAS SA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 10:52:29 (CDT)

I have never met any of my old shipmates since I left the ship

Name: Bruce E. Butler <barclays@flash.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-June 1961
Division: dental
City / State: schaumburg, il USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 19:10:31 (CDT)

Looking for 2 shipmates, John F. Patten (AG2) from Tucumcari NM and Roland Scott (AG2) from Tulsa OK.

Name: Jim McCoskey <mcj77@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-60
Division: OA
City / State: Bellevue, WA USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 19:08:26 (CDT)

Served under Bubba Segar

Name: David M. Reines <r_davidm@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1980
Division: V-1
City / State: Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 17:50:53 (CDT)

I am proud of having served on her.

Name: Duane Norwood <Hogansh2004@Yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-81
Division: 1st Div
City / State: Coal Hill, Ar USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 01:30:50 (CDT)

Cool G-Book. Keep up the good work!

Name: Bill Williams <Thunder@copmail.mail22.com>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
City / State: Chloride, Az, US USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 13:20:39 (CDT)

My father Benjamin Margot was buried at sea off Coral Sea in 1977, departing Alameda, Calif. Coral Sea will always hold a special place in my heart as dad's last contact with the Navy. Being a career Navy man and Master Chief, he would have been honored to depart from the decks of this great ship.

Name: Ben Margot <bmargot@earthlink.net>
City / State: Alameda, CA USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 22:26:05 (CDT)

I am currently looking for four shipmates that were aboard the Coral Sea in the Radio Gang in 1960-64. I have not been able to locate a list of crew persons during this period. Their names are Cleo Ness, Ed Potter, Richard Yost, Tom Morehead. We were discharged from the Navy in 1964. Can you please assist with locating current addresses for these people. Thank You! Paul Love

Name: Paul Love <paullove40@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960-1964
Division: Radio Gang
City / State: N. Liberty, IA USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 12:38:19 (CDT)

Was proud to serve aboard the Coral Sea and will always remember the good times, and the memories I'll always keep. I was a blue shirt, than went on to be a tractor driver. Served during Viet Nam. Looking for shipmates that was there and wanting to hear from them.

Name: David Dixon (Tex) <shortypa47@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-74
Division: V-1 Div. Flightdeck
City / State: Odessa, Tx USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 12:33:29 (CDT)

Hoping to hear from any of the 4 engine group, or anyone esle who remembers me.

Name: Bruce (Phred) Lindauer <lindauer@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 76-80
Division: M-4
City / State: Cross Plains, WI USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 11:22:24 (CDT)

Was aboard twice with VX 3 and was ships company June thru Oct. 1954. Was in V-3-0 division as an AO-3. Would like to hear from anyone from the v30 division when I was aboard.

Name: Tom Gibberd <gibberd@g2a.net>
Yr Aboard: 53 with vx 3 -June- Oct. 1954
Division: V-3 -0
City / State: Wausau , WI USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 09:48:42 (CDT)

I am looking for a large framible color print of cva-43 Preferably in the 18 x 24 " range. can you advise where I can get one

Name: David Meyers <shango_phaedra@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1963
Division: V A 152
City / State: sparks, nv USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 00:39:28 (CDT)

Dennis' 60th birthday is in June - I really need to find a copy of the SEA BREEZE from 1965 when the Coral Sea was the Navy's SHIP OF THE MONTH. A photograph of the cover or a scan of the cover is perfect. I'm trying to put together a shadow box with his Navy stuff for my brother's birthday - Allen

Name: Dennis Sharkey <Arkeysha@Yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1965
City / State: Tulsa, OK USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 00:11:38 (CDT)

I took a number of shots during my "guest stay" aboard the Coral Sea and will try to locate/sort and scan some in to send to you for your photo display - if you are interested? Thanks, Bob LaBouy

Name: Bob LaBouy <ok3wirebob@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: August '79 during WEPTRAEX
Division: (civilian employee of US Gov't
City / State: Redmond, WA USA - Friday, April 16, 2004 at 12:24:01 (CDT)

This is a great website. It's very well organized!!

Name: Patrick Robinson <robinsonpg@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1955
Division: VF-62 (CAG 10)
City / State: Goshen, In USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 14:42:32 (CDT)

Anyone on the 69-70 cruise that has the date and Latitude of the crossing of the International Date Line, please contact me. I know it was in late September or early October 1969. Need exact date of going west and the Latitude. Thanks.

Name: Frank Robichau ABE2 <monterrey@inreach.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: V-2, Catapults
City / State: Vacaville, CA USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 13:57:32 (CDT)

I was in the recommissioning crew in Bremerton,WA that came up on the USNS Barrett made 3 West-Pac cruises,

Name: Pat ( Dutch ) McRae <dutch62@conwaycorp.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-63
Division: V-1
City / State: Conway, AR USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 09:18:53 (CDT)

I belonged to the association but have not kept up please up date me

Name: John Baxter <B john 1386 At aol>
Yr Aboard: 69 72
Division: V2 V4
City / State: Metamora, Ill USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 04:37:29 (CDT)

Alot of memories

Name: Richard R. Fulmer <richard243@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: '73 to 11/75
Division: M, 1 Engine
City / State: Chico, CA USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 21:37:10 (CDT)

IF U WANTED IT AND WE COULD'NT GET IT U DID NOT NEED IT !!!!!!!!

Name: Glenn ROUSER <lockjaw58@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-86
Division: SUPPLY S-3
City / State: Newark, DE. USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 21:10:12 (CDT)

winter summer cruise's awesome free time!!!

Name: tony rollman <tonyroll@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1987-1990
Division: kestrels vfa-137
City / State: enid, ok USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 19:20:43 (CDT)

Am trying to locate some old mates, John Medders, last seen 11/71, ABE-3 on board Coral Sea, I think he was a lifer and possibly married a lady from Piedmont, CA.. Secondly, Steve Reinhart (not sure about spelling), ABE-3 from Iowa. If anyone knows of either of these guys, email me or have them email me. Thanks. Frank

Name: Frank Robichau, ABE-2 <monterrey@inreach.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: V-2, Catapults
City / State: Vacaville, CA USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 18:56:49 (CDT)

It has been 50 years now but I still think about the buddies I served with in 3 baker fireroom. Originally from La Crosse, Wi. Would love to hear from anyone from back then. Yup sure miss those days.

Name: M.L. "Pete" Petrick <ml2341@sccoast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1953--1954
Division: b
City / State: Conway, SC USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 16:16:33 (CDT)

saw the Charlie Sheen movie the other day and the Coral Sea was in it (or at least was named and actual ship seen was reasonable facsimile) - did not know before - must have been just before decom also.. seems to be some confusion (at the USN web site) as to her exact configuration and disp. tonage - when I was on board she had an angled flight deck and was more than 45,000 tons

Name: Kevin Newman <kenewman@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-72
Division: deck - engineering
City / State: Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 13:36:33 (CDT)

Lot of time gone by, but still remember many incidents and good times like it was yesterday. Like being the night duty cook during the Med cruise.

Name: George F. Kohler <gfk@enter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1954/55
Division: S-2-C
City / State: Alpha, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 22:08:24 (CDT)

http://www.subicbaypi.com/ A good website for all west coast Coral Sea sailors. Lots of old pictures and memories of LBFM's... Ahhh Times were so easy.. Later, Brian Walker

Name: Brian Walker <BMW226@mchsi.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-79
Division: M3 (3ENG)
City / State: Des Moines, Iowa USA - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 17:34:08 (CDT)

I served in the AE shop and still consider my three years on the Coral Maru as some of the best times of my life. A great adventure for a small town kid. Amongst other things, I am now a Ham Radio operator and I would like to contact any shipmates who also enjoy burning up the airwaves. Perhaps we could set up a Coral Sea net. Fair winds and following seas to all of my Tonkin Gulf brothers. 73 Mark, KG4UDL.

Name: Mark Snowdon <MSnow20989@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: '71-'74
Division: IM3
USA - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 10:25:57 (CDT)

I was told by a former Coral Sea crew member that during the 1968-1969 WESTPAC operations, that the Coral Sea launched KC130's and KC135's for refueling missions. Is this correct?

Name: Jeffrey P.Mohn <jmohn50@cs.com>
City / State: Paramus, NJ USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 19:45:13 (CDT)

Was M Division yeoman for awhile (office by the mess decks)and #4 engine, 2 west pacs, Any one know Eddie Frye? (also M division yeoman at the time)

Name: Steve Rollins <steverollins@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 64-67
Division: M Division
City / State: San Diego, CA USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 16:50:43 (CDT)

I would like to get a cruise book for the 69-70 cruise. If anyone knows of one or how to get one, email me. I didn't even know these existed until recently. I loved my time onboard the old gal. Wouldn't change anything about her.

Name: Frank Robichau <monterrey@inreach.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: V-2, Bow Catapults
City / State: Vacaville, CA USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 15:56:53 (CDT)

The old lady opened my eyes to the world and they have been wide open ever since. I really grew up while on board and would love to do it again. I was really saddened when I heard how she went out, but, she will forever be in our memory. My best to all of you with "fair winds and following seas".

Name: Frank Robichau <monterrey@inreach.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: V-2, Bow Catapults
City / State: Vacaville, CA USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 15:45:34 (CDT)

Looking for Jim Gibson (Gipper). From New Jersey. Served together on Hancock and Coral Sea. Please have him email me.

Name: Steve Smith <ssmith@uo-group.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1978
Division: OC
City / State: Slidell, LA USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 09:44:42 (CDT)

Name: John W Sletten <FreonJohn@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: Oct 67 to Dec 70
Division: A Frozen Food and A/C shop
City / State: Las Cruces, NM USA - Sunday, April 11, 2004 at 19:45:42 (CDT)

Was there for two Med crusies. Worked Three & four Groups.

Name: F. Dave Wood <jandave8@gbronline.com>
Yr Aboard: Mar.1954 to Jan.1956
Division: M MM2
City / State: Mogadore, Ohio USA - Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 17:26:40 (CDT)

Would like to know the current status of the Coral Sea

Name: Earl Jerome Carlson <SCGT@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: May 1956 to June 1957
Division: 1st Division
City / State: Dawson, Mn USA - Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 14:44:56 (CDT)

Seved as an electrician's mate on board. Made cruises to Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin. (4)

Name: Martin J. Funk Jr.
Yr Aboard: 1962-1966
Division: E-Division
City / State: Belmont, N.Y. USA - Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 17:20:03 (CDT)

Would like info on reunion Oct.7-10

Name: Franklin David Wood <jandave8@gbronline.com>
Yr Aboard: Mar.21,1954 to Jan.16,1956
Division: M mm2
City / State: Mogadore, 44260, OH. USA - Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 15:01:48 (CDT)

Please add me to any email list

Name: Robert (Randy) Easterwood <randyrohm@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 87-90
Division: A gang
City / State: Knoxville, TN USA - Monday, April 05, 2004 at 17:53:34 (CDT)

One more BUMPER STICKER tale...Took me 25yrs to get the car of my dreams ( a brand new '88 FORD BRONCO).Front deflector says DAD'S DREAM. Back in '89 I got one of those 4-cornered suction cup signs stating I SPEND IT WHERE I MAKE IT. It has an American flag in the center.I treasure it and proudly display it in my tailgate window. Oh, the bumper. My 1st ship, USS CORAL SEA CVB43 (ASSN) got one side and other side is my NJ SR SOFTBALL ASSN sticker. Maybe I need a flipover bumper (the other ship was the USS NEWPORT NEWS CA148). Finally...I faciciously expect to be buried at sea in my Bronco (off a ferry). HAPPY SUMMER GUYS and GALS. Tom/FOX DIV.

Name: TOM JACKSON <BELLMAN38@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: '52-'54
Division: FOX
City / State: OLD BRIDGE, NJ USA - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 16:14:50 (CDT)

i am very ahh struck by ww2 i am looking for information about my grandfather robert piercey who fought in the battle of the coral sea

Name: dustin piercey <dustinpiercey@webtv.net>
City / State: aberdeen , wa USA - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 14:48:19 (CDT)

Sun rise in the morning, Sun set at night. You couldn't asked for a better ship,a greater crew, or a greater country.

Name: Joseph F Izzo ABH-2 <jkizzo@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1967
Division: V-3
City / State: Catskill, NY USA - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 12:10:10 (CDT)

I was in Pensacola yesterday and visited the Naval Aviation Museum on base. If you haven't been and ever get the chance, I highly recommend it. Got to talk to a few other former crew members, and the Coral Sea is represented in the museum with a very large model of the ship on display, at least two planes on display, and an assortment of patches, photos, etc. It's definitely worth the price of admission (it's free!)

Name: Robert Ogan <rdogan@military.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1979
Division: IM-3
City / State: Gulfport, MS USA - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 09:42:54 (CDT)

The best of time but time does get away from everyone!!! Good sailing to all!! Make life grand!!!

Name: Mendonça, Robert <bobonshar@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1962
Division: op
City / State: Arroyo Grande, CA USA - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 17:05:55 (CST)

Was part of the 102 days at sea. Created the Aviation Ordnance Control Center, was part of G-1. See a few shipmates logged here, brings back memories.

Name: Jon R. Linville <jlinvi@netscape.net>
Yr Aboard: '78-'80
Division: AOCC, G-1
City / State: Indianapolis, IN USA - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 15:48:24 (CST)

Great site.

Name: Ed barr <weatherman1@tropicalstorm.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-87
Division: VFA-131
City / State: Memphis, TN USA - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 14:06:41 (CST)

I have 1956 Cruise book and crew book. Long time ago good memories.

Name: Walter "Jerry" Lecraw <wlecraw@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1956-1957
Division: v-6
City / State: Beverly, Ma USA - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 08:00:12 (CST)

I would like to hear from any of my shipmates who served from 1952 to 1954. 2 med cruises and several to gitmo. My career has been www.salesleads.com since leaving the USN.

Name: Michael Kuntz <mike@salesleads.com>
Yr Aboard: 2.5
Division: V-2
City / State: Powells Point, NC USA - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 06:38:26 (CST)

The years on the Coral Sea were great. Met some great guys and "saw the world". I'm looking for a good buddy; Ron Cox, who served with me in "G" Division during the above period. If anyone knows of his where-abouts, I'd like to be contacted. Ron was from Piere, South Dakota; lived in Southern Calif last time we talked. If anyone else remembers me, I'd love to hear from you as well.

Name: Peter D Callahan <prdesertgems@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1961
Division: "G" aviation ordinance
City / State: Dover Plains, NY USA - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 16:46:19 (CST)

Wish I could hear from anyone who served on the Coral Sea from 1969-1973 I miss all the fun.

Name: Daniel J Vickers <daniel@tc3net.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1973
Division: ET
City / State: Adrian, MI USA - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 13:08:48 (CST)

I was a AMH2 and worked in the airframe shop. Made two wespacs during the time I served. Its funny how you cant remember the happenings of the past three weeks, but the time 30 years ago are just a real as if it were yesterday. The guys I served with I will never forget!

Name: Michael Clarno <clarnom@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 73-75
Division: VA-22 / "Fighting Redcocks"
City / State: Simi Valley, Ca USA - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 04:46:56 (CST)

I would like to advise you of the death of David Kleehamer who served during the mid 1960's. I knew Dave until his death living in the Livonia, New York area. This is for roster and infomation only to anyone who may have known Dave.

Name: Roy Meissner <roymeissner@netzero.com>
Yr Aboard: NA
USA - Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 11:52:46 (CST)

I JUST RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM STEVE VASSILLION EX WIFE... DAVE ALEXANDER AND I HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT STEVE FOR YEARS...............I WOULD LOVE TO HELP LOCATE STEVE AND SPEAK WITH HIM BUT I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIS EX WIFE OR DAUGHTER CANDACE FIRST... ANYONE WITH ANY INFO PLEASE CONTACT ME......

Name: Michael Golub <michaeljay423@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964 - 1968
Division: OI
City / State: Queens, NY USA - Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 02:08:53 (CST)

I am the ex-wife of Stephen. He is living somewhere in NH probably near Penacook and has not been doing well for years. He does call my daughter from time to time and would probably love to hear from some of his buddies. The best time of his life was the years with you all. He doesn't have a phone and we're not sure how to get in touch with him. Please can some of you come to the aid of your friend who needs help. My daughter Candace only hears from him sporatically and doesn't know where he is but that he needs help. His last buddy that he loved like a brother was Mike Golub. Thank You.

Name: Stephen T. Vassillion <non available>
Yr Aboard: not sure 65-68?
City / State: Penacook, NH, NH USA - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 08:56:28 (CST)

Westpac Cruise, Yankee Station 1966.........XMAS in Hong Kong. Would love to hear from anyone that was on that cruise. Looking for Chuck Furnari, Mike Ball, Lee Brasswell, Haley, Ensign Fitch, Glenn Herrick..... Left the ship and became a Corpsman - served with the Seabees in 69 MCB10, 31st Naval Construction Regiment.

Name: Tim Shalk <timshalk@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: '66-'67
Division: S1
City / State: Pleasanton, CA USA - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 01:53:45 (CST)

I WAS NEVER SHIPS COMPANY, BUT I WENT ABOARD IN JAPAN OUT OF BOOT CAMP AND JUST KEPT GOING BACK TO SEA WITH HER. ALSO I WAS INITIATED AS CHIEF ONBOARD AND UNDERWAY. LOTS OF GOOD TIMES. SEEMS YOU FORGET THE BAD TIMES.

Name: JAMES GARY (TOWBAR) TOLSON <TOWBAR@STX.RR.COM>
Yr Aboard: 62, 63, 64/65, 69/70, 72/73, 77 CRUSIES
Division: VF-151, VF-161, VF-194
City / State: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Monday, March 29, 2004 at 20:24:21 (CST)

Was SFP3 when I left the ship.

Name: Ronald Gene Holcomb <threefatdoggies@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 59to62
Division: R
City / State: Arlington,, Tx USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 14:50:09 (CST)

Good Time

Name: Patrick J. Hayes <pjo437@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: Nov.,1955-Feb., 1957
Division: S1-A
City / State: Peekskill, NY USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 10:33:43 (CST)

Looking froward to 2005 reunion in SF Bay Area..... Looking for Chuck Furnari - S-3 served Westpac Cruise 66-67

Name: Tim Shalk <timshalk@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1967
Division: S-3
City / State: Pleasanton, CA USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 04:20:01 (CST)

Well I'm back and I did a lot of research online and in my 50-51 cruise book got all the email addresses I could and may attempt to contact some of the retired learned a lot and now it's time. I'm going to auction the book off on Ebay starting this weekend not because I want to, but either I or some of my things Have to go if I want to live in peace !!! LOLKeep up the great site. Mike

Name: Michael Swierk <mswierk@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: USAF
City / State: Oxford, in USA - Friday, March 26, 2004 at 13:39:56 (CST)

Just discovered CORAL SEA web site,I remember several names from G division. I would like to be in contact with old friends,especially the flight deck crew.

Name: Douglas B Long <popdramlong1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 61-63
Division: G
City / State: Yuba City, Ca USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 22:49:23 (CST)

Looking for some of the old radio gang

Name: Willie Morgan <morgdawg@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1983-1985
Division: CR
City / State: Newport News, Va USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 19:20:50 (CST)

That was a great time in my life

Name: Leo Samson <bevleosamson@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 53-55
Division: "R'
City / State: Springfield, Ma USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 17:30:21 (CST)

ENGINE SHOP

Name: Robert Griffith <rgrif52499@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1972
Division: AIMD-IM-2
City / State: Middleburg, fl USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 16:50:07 (CST)

Any former Main Battery or Privateer shipmates e-mail me. Had good times on both cruises Oct 79-May 80 and Sep 85-Apr 86

Name: Grover (Red) Murchison <gmurch324@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-80/85-86
Division: VA-196/VFA-132
City / State: La Plata, MD USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 10:44:26 (CST)

Best ship I've ever been on, promoted to BT1 on her. My wife was one of the OMBUDSMAN for the ship. First arrived on her I worked in 2 "Able" Fireroom, my supervisor was BT1 Wall. Received a scar on my forehead when a fellow fireman was working on a fuel oil service pump steam strainer when the bolt broke and hit me in the head. Transfered from the fireroom to the Boiler Repair Shop. Worked with another shipmate by the name of Kerry, can't remember his last name but he had to be one of the craziest people I knew... the whole Boiler Shop crew. Coral Sea will never be forgotten!

Name: Denny P. Reger <captreger@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1984
Division: "B"
City / State: Monona, Ia. USA - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 10:28:34 (CST)

LOOKING FOR ANYONE FROM R-DIV

Name: JACK BRASHEAR <JAXHOG@EXCITE.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1979
Division: R-DIV PIPESHOP
City / State: BURLINGTON , KY USA - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 09:23:16 (CST)

Just rec'd latest copy of the Coral Sea Breeze(Association Newsletter) Nice to see alot of new SNIPES joined up Keep it coming!!! Let's keep this orginization strong !!!! Oscar

Name: Mike (Oscar ) Pfeffer <Mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4 ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 04:38:08 (CST)

LEFT DETROIT, MI. AT 17, BOOT CAMP AT GREAT LAKES. WENT TO JACKSONVILLE FL. TRAINING, THEN ON TO THE CORAL SEA ABOUT 2 MONTHS BEFORE COMMISSIONING. TO SEE THIS GREAT SHIP IN DRY DOCK IS UN-BRLIEVABLE. THE USS CORAL SEA ASSC. IS DOING A GREAT JOB IN BRINGING SHIP-MATES TOGETHER THE USS CORAL SEA IS STILL THE BEST LOVED SHIP ON RECORD.

Name: JACK CALDERONE <jcalder274@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 08/47 to 03/50
Division: v3-0
City / State: las vegas, nv. USA - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 19:20:45 (CST)

Mike gipp I tried to e mail you ,returned, bad address?E mail me at dlake66@comcast.net or dlake@kennedyind .com love to hear from you Dave Lake

Name: dave lake <dlake@kennedyind.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: m&a
City / State: clawson , mi USA - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 06:00:06 (CST)

Good experience.

Name: Patrick Hayes <pjo437@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 55-57
Division: S1-A
City / State: Peekskill, NY USA - Monday, March 22, 2004 at 13:46:42 (CST)

The USS Coral Sea CVA 43 was my Navy home. The years aboard her were the greatest adventure of my life.

Name: Denver Mullikin <denver@dragonbbs.com>
Yr Aboard: 1951 - 1954
Division: V3G
City / State: Wilmington, OH USA - Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 14:31:29 (CST)

Was highlined aboard from a supply ship. Worked on the airplanes on the flight deck off the coast of vietnam. Went back to California on the carrier.

Name: Robert Baird
Yr Aboard: 1965
Division: va-165
USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 16:22:29 (CST)

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE

Name: NICKY RAO
Yr Aboard: 1955 56 57
Division: gas
City / State: nyc, ny USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 08:06:35 (CST)

would like to hear from any marine that was abord then

Name: Bill Buford <s40ok@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: Feb.1968-June 1970
Division: Usmc Det.
City / State: Bartlesville, ok USA - Friday, March 19, 2004 at 07:12:49 (CST)

SPENT 4 YEARS ABOURD THE "CORAL MARU", "SAN FRANCISCO'S OWN". I HATED IT, I LOVED IT. GREAT GUYS I'LL NEVER FORGET, KEVIN HEIDE, DALE BATSON, CHUCK WINDSCHILL, KEN HAGEBUSCH, BOB HAMILTON, WHITLEY, POPE, FRISK, SCHRIEBER, PERKINS, AND THE LIST GOES ON. I REMEBER THE SHIPS PARTY THAT THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO THROUGH FOR THE SHIP, GOD IT WAS LIKE WALKING THROUGH A CANDY STORE. I ALSO REMEBER 70 PLUS DAYS ON LINE, 6 ON, 6 OFF, YOUR CLOTHS WOULD STAND NEXT TO THE RACK WHEN YOU SLEPT, IF YOU SLEPT, CAUSE THERE WAS ALWAYS A POKER GAME, HELL POPE ORDERED A CAR FROM HIS WINNINGS DURING ONE CRUISE. I GREW UP THERE, I WOULDN'T TRADE THE MEMORIES FOR NOTHING. LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO CAN REMEMBER ME OR THOSE DAYS. SHE DESERVED A LOT BETTER FATE THAN SCRAP, (BUT I CAN REMEMBER DAYS I WISH SHE HAD BEEN SCRAP). HERES TO ALL OF US WHO SERVED ON THE LADY.

Name: MYRON GIPP <CINDYGIPP@DIRECTWAY.COM>
Yr Aboard: 71-75
Division: M, AND A
City / State: MODESTO , CA. USA - Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 22:40:52 (CST)

I have just spent 3 days and several hours looking thru your site. I became interested in the USS CORAL SEA after I bought a Sixth Fleet Med Cruise book at a used book store and it was the best investment I ever made. The history behind it is unbelievable, I searched and got all the info for all the persons that may and were on board during this time and started putting faces to names WOW!! This book is half a century old!! If you are interested in contacting me please feel free. (mswierk@yahoo.com) It would be an honor corresponding with any living souls that would have a story or two to tell. I love the history. Thanks for your site it is great will be back. Mike

Name: Michael Swierk <mswierk@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: USAF 70-74
City / State: Oxford , In USA - Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 10:21:03 (CST)

It was the best of times and the worst of times...would do it again in a New York minute. Semper All, Gunny Rav USMC Ret.

Name: William D. Ravgiala, Jr. <wravgiala@lucent.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960
Division: VMA 121 A4D Skyhawks
City / State: Manchester, NH USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 13:04:53 (CST)

I just saw a note from Mike Connelly in the guestbook. Just wondering what month in 1972 he came aboard. I was a hangar deck P.O. and director on the 71-72 cruise. I flew off to Da Nang the second week of May 72. I left a lot of good friends behind but it was time to go. If Mike see's this message, let me know who you served with.

Name: Gary Moore <gmoore@abccoke.com>
Yr Aboard: Aug. 69 to May 72
Division: V-3
City / State: Pinson, AL USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 10:10:25 (CST)

Mike Gipp, I tried to send you an e mail,it was returned bad address? Please send me one back to either dlake@kennedyind.com or dlake66@comcast.net Thanks Dave Lake

Name: dave lake <dlake66@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: M&A
City / State: clawson, mi USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 06:48:08 (CST)

i made some great friends.like to know how your all doing! i did my mess cooking in the chiefs mess.also spent a few tours stomping one foot and singing gangway.

Name: mike (spike) connelly <RxTherapyMassage@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1974
Division: V-3 (ABH) Hanger deck
City / State: staten island, ny USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 02:17:34 (CST)

i made some great friends.like to know how your all doing!

Name: mike (spike) connelly <RxTherapyMassage@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1974
Division: V-3 (ABH) Hanger deck
City / State: staten island, ny USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 02:13:32 (CST)

WESTPAC WAS FUN, SUBIC BAY, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, AUSTRAILIA,MANY PLACES I WOULDN'T HAVE SEEN IF NOT FOR THE NAVY. MET SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE, AND I MET SOME REAL JERKS, AH BUT ISN'T THAT LIFE. I HATED IT WHEN WE WERE ON LINE, 6 ON 6, 50 PLUS DAYS, LAST OFF THE SHIP FIRST ON, NUMBER ONE ENGINE NEVER MIST A BEAT. BUT I GREW UP THERE, AND I LEARNED A TRADE, NO PAIN NO GAIN. WE STOOD TALL WHEN WE WERE NEEDED, BUT I WISH WE ALL NEVER SAW NAM, WHAT A WASTE, GOOD PEOPLE FOR NOTHING. I'LL NEVER FORGET THE CORAL SEA, CVA 43

Name: MIKE GIPP <cindygipp@directway.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-75
Division: M
City / State: MODESTO , CA USA - Monday, March 15, 2004 at 23:04:17 (CST)

Good ship hated to see her go.

Name: Ray Rumsey <redrum292003@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1949 medcruz
Division: VF 21
City / State: Sedalia, Mo. USA - Monday, March 15, 2004 at 05:08:34 (CST)

would like to contach Corpsman that served in H Division during my time

Name: Charles R Williams HM2 <vwilliams@cox-internet.com>
Yr Aboard: 62-64
Division: H
City / State: Montgomery , La USA - Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 19:54:02 (CST)

would like tro contact S-3 Sailors . I retired from USS Coral Sea July, 1972

Name: SHC Virgil S Williams,RET <vwilliams@cox-internet.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969 1971-1972
Division: S-3
City / State: Alexandria, La USA - Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 19:41:00 (CST)

Server in OI divison from 67-70. Would like to hear for all crew members that was in OI divisions at that time.

Name: Guy Dunbar <***************>
Yr Aboard: 67-70
Division: OI
City / State: Edmond, OK USA - Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 21:17:33 (CST)

Name: Kenneth E Cook
Email: krec@sbcglobal.net
City/State: Lake Jackson, Texas
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division: M
Date: 13 Mar 2004
Time: 20:25:26

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Name: Terry Paradise
Email: tp@hotmail.com
City/State: i.b. calif
Years_Aboard: 80-84
Division: S-6
Date: 13 Mar 2004
Time: 11:50:36

Comments

lookin for Plunkett (AG). owe him money!!

Name: gary cooksey
Email: thing2do
City/State: OAKDALE CA
Years_Aboard: 69-70
Division: HELO
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 23:14:02

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Name: gary cooksey
Email: thing2do
City/State: OAKDALE CA
Years_Aboard: 69-70
Division: HELO
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 23:14:00

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Name: gary cooksey
Email: thing2do
City/State:
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 23:12:29

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Name: Andre Fowler
Email: afscroller@comporium.net
City/State: Rock Hill SC
Years_Aboard: 60-63
Division: 3rd
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 20:49:52

Comments

Looking again for anyone in 3rd at this time frame e-mail

Name: Burdick, Ernest
Email: ernestburd@netscape.net
City/State: Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: IM-3 AIMD
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 14:46:30

Comments

I was assigned TAD from VF-51 to the AIMD AQ shop for F-4s. I worked for Chief Hooks and had friends up in the CAL lab, Johm Salem and Steve. We had a great time partying in the P.I.

Name: Mike (Oscar) PFEFFER
Email: Mpfeff53@aol.com
City/State: Chicago,Illinois
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4ABLE Fireroom
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 20:47:31

Comments

HEY Looking for a bunch of BT's from this ERA, 73-77 Smitty, Rich Bishop,Jeff Navallo,Robert WAde, BT1 Jimmie Johnson,Greg Steele, John Bojanowski, Reustle, Jim Krogen, Norman Nelson, RayE. Morrison, Hugh P. Eaton, Shannon Buschard, Chuck ZINN, Richard Ivan LOVELACE, Dale WISE, John Obermayer, Dan Smoke,Brewster, Keswick, Dickie Kearney, Weird Harold, Anyone who has any info about Any of these guys contact OSCAR at Mpfeff53@aol.com

Name: NWA ABA
Email: ABA@OWERR.COM
City/State: LAG
Years_Aboard: 90-04
Division:
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 12:06:25

Comments

I PASS YOUR COOL INFO SITE WILL BE BACK

Name: Garland Bartley Harrell
Email: paulamarie84@hotmail.com
City/State: Madera California
Years_Aboard: 61-62
Division: VA - 155
Date: 09 Mar 2004
Time: 22:07:00

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Name: Barry Potter
Email: bspotter@charter.net
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Years_Aboard: 82-86
Division: M
Date: 09 Mar 2004
Time: 16:35:38

Comments

Brings back a lot of old memories!

Name: Tim Coomer
Email: tcoomer@columbus.in.gov
City/State: Columbus, IN
Years_Aboard: 82-85
Division: A-division
Date: 09 Mar 2004
Time: 12:38:43

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Name: les katschor
Email: les_marki@riverview.net
City/State: white cloud,mich.
Years_Aboard: 78-81
Division: B-Div
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 19:09:14

Comments

like to hear from 2-baker fireroom boys,or b-div. Had a ton of fun overseas.building 1 man sub,test in spring 2004. CAT DRAGS..

Name: Randy Marshall
Email: bigrandy60@msn.com
City/State: Mitchellville Iowa
Years_Aboard: 79-81
Division: E
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 18:30:14

Comments

Great site brings back a lot of good memories

Name: ronald l goodrich
Email: rgoodrich@funwebmail.com
City/State: rapid city s.d.
Years_Aboard: 1985-1986
Division: vfa-132
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 16:04:37

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Name: ED (TERMITE) RODRIGUEZ
Email: es19711957@aol.com
City/State: LA PUENTE CA.
Years_Aboard: 75-80
Division: V-2 CATS
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 14:09:08

Comments

I WAS ON CAT 2 TILL 1978 I THEN MOVED TO V-5 AIR ADMIN. SERVED UNDER COMMANDER DAVID MCRAE.BOY DO I MISS (PI)

Name: Jerry M. West
Email: littleeldo@excite.com
City/State: Hanover, IN
Years_Aboard: 72-74
Division: OE
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 09:35:02

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Served under Master Chief H.J. Chambers & Lt. J.C. Oeehler during the '72 Westpac Deployment: Subic,Yankee Station, Hong Kong, Sasebo, Pearl etc.. Really hated to see the "Coral Maru" go to the scrap yard. The Navy kept a low class rowboat like the Lexington for decades past its' useful life, but scrapped the '43. Go figure. ETN3 J.M. West

Name: Marshell Crider
Email: vjday@hotmail.com
City/State: Fort Walton Beach
Years_Aboard: 79-81
Division: VA-196
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 18:12:02

Comments

Lots of good memory

Name: Joseph E. Rendine
Email: jrendine2@cox.net
City/State: North Providence, Rhode Island
Years_Aboard: 56-57
Division: OR
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 15:09:00

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Wonderful experience. I worked in communications as teletype operator. I was a Teleman third class aboard ship and was transfered to Comservlant Atlantic Fleet. Was discharged as Teleman Second Class Petty Officer,April 1958. Would like anyone aboard ship at that time and in my division to contact me. I have some pictures also.

Name: Jim Lykken
Email: Daddeo51@comcast.net
City/State: Bremerton, Wa
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 05 Mar 2004
Time: 22:11:18

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John G. Devlin! Coug fan though you may be you're still a shipmate. Go to Ebay and type in USS Coral Sea in the search box and you'll find all kinds of patches, pictures, etc...Good hunting! Go Huskies!Jim

Name: Howard Spurgeon
Email: hspurgeon@peoplestel.net
City/State: Tennessee Ridge, TN
Years_Aboard: 67-68
Division: S-7
Date: 05 Mar 2004
Time: 17:31:15

Comments

A great ship. We lost too many good men during our cruise. I still think of them and the show that Bob Hope brought to the 43. I also remember placing bets on how far the lady would roll during the typhoon in late 67. Was also onboard for the North Korea visit. I still think of the Captain how how proud we were of receiving the "E" during the trial before we left for the wes pac cruise. The return home in 68 to roses being thrown from the Golden Gate Bridge is a great memory.

Name: JOHN G. DEVLIN,PCCM, USN,RET
Email: devlin@wsucougars.com
City/State: SEATTLE, WA
Years_Aboard:
Division: X
Date: 04 Mar 2004
Time: 14:33:04

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COULD YOU TELL ME WHERE I CAN PURCHASE A USS CORAL SEA CVA-43 SHIPS PATCH. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.DEV

Name: mike falk
Email: falkfishinglures@hotmail.com
City/State: buffalo
Years_Aboard: 75-76
Division: db beary ff1049-ff1085
Date: 04 Mar 2004
Time: 12:03:53

Comments

I liked thew navy.I'm now a mechnical engineer see web www spinn and cast

Name: Les Hughes
Email: dtpsolutions@aol.com
City/State: Glen Cove, NY
Years_Aboard: 79-80
Division: VFP 63 Aviation Electronics Tech
Date: 03 Mar 2004
Time: 10:39:23

Comments

It was a great ship. I got out of the USN in the Indian Ocean, two months before the end of our cruise... via helicopter to the USS White Plains, then flew out of Oman to eventually end up in Travis Airforce base, CA. On the way out to the West Pacific we were put on alert and when we reached Pearl Harbor, liberty was cancelled. If you wanted to call home, you could go to the end of the dock in dress uniform, make your call then return to ship. The replenishment/turnover was less than 24 hours. I had bought a large wooden Caribao (water buffalo) in Subic bay and met the Coral Sea in Alemeda naval Airbase to pick it up. My squadron had a lotto set up to decide who owned it in case I didn't show. I still have it today. It was the year the Marine helicopters collided in a sand storm in Oman, attempting to rescue the American hostages in Iran. Shook hands with Senator Howard Baker on the deck, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. We were out to sea then almost 100 days.

Name: Dave Poteet
Email: dpoteet@oaics.com
City/State: Pawleys Island, SC
Years_Aboard: 1969-70
Division: V-4
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 23:16:12

Comments

Your site brings back great memories from long ago. I would be interested in hearing from any shipmates from the 69-70 westpac cruise.

Name: Murphy,Walter J.
Email: thmrph7503
City/State: Waldwick, New Jersey
Years_Aboard: March 62-December 63
Division: O1- Photo
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 21:59:41

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ALWAYS GLAD TO HEAR FROM SHIPMATES, DROP A LINE TERRIFIC WORK BY ALL THE GANG RUNNING THIS WEB CITE. HAVE NOTHING BUT FOND MEMORIES OF MY DUTY OBOARD THE OLD CORAL MARU. LONG HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE TO ALL. MURPH

Name: Larry Pevny
Email: lpevny@hotmail.com
City/State: Marysville, Washington
Years_Aboard: 73-76
Division: dental
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 19:18:24

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Name: Terry Swainston
Email: T800KW93
City/State: Richfield, Idaho
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division: B-Division
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 20:48:54

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Name: Rob Felice
Email: gbpackerrrfan@yahoo.com
City/State: Huntsville ,Al
Years_Aboard: 86-90
Division: V-1
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 20:01:09

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Name: Wayne E, DeLong
Email: waynedelong35@aol.com
City/State: Bath, Maine
Years_Aboard: Dec 54 - Sept 56
Division: E
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 19:49:55

Comments

Great!!! just found the site will keep looking, will join the association, I was a EM3 Switchboards. Wayne

Name: Wayne E, DeLong
Email: waynedelong35@aol.com
City/State: Bath, Maine
Years_Aboard: Dec 54 - Sept 56
Division: E
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 19:45:55

Comments

Great!!! just found the you on the web will keep looking at the site and will join the association, I was an EM3 on the ship switchboards. Wayne

Name: Leland D. Cody
Email: lcody@firstchurchokc.com
City/State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division: OR
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 15:24:14

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Name: Alan Burrage
Email: Alburrage@aol.com
City/State: Seattle, WA
Years_Aboard: 64-65
Division: Navigation
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 14:06:22

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What a terrific introduction into Navy active duty this ship was for me. Capt. Pierre N. Charbonnet, and then Capt. George Cassell were such imposing presences on the Bridge, since each had their own style. When transferred off, in late 1965, it was by the catapulted COD, into the PI, and then to VAH-123 (as a blackshoe QM, into an airdale squadron, no less). Ultimately the Navy experiences begun on this grand ship, inspired me to continue to be ultimately commissioned, thru OCS in Newport, RI, and then all subsequent service on Mine Sweeps, until finally out, as a LT., in 1980. Best regards to all shipmates, past and post.

Name: Frederick R. Miller, PH1, USN Ret (55-73)
Email: joker528@nycap.rr.com
City/State: Ballston Spa, New York
Years_Aboard: Didn't serve on the Coral Sea
Division:
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 05:40:42

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The following obituary was published in today's (03-01-04) edtion of the Albany (NY) Times Union. Alison R. Sommers CANAAN Alison Richard Sommers, 70, of Canaan, died Saturday, February 28, 2004 after a courageous year long battle with lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. He was a non-smoker. A talented and successful builder, Sommers was devoted to his children and family, deeply committed to volunteer fire and emergency medical service, and widely regarded as a true gentleman, notable for his piercing blue eyes and warm chuckle. He traced his family lineage back to 1743, when Peter Nicholas Sommer came to Schoharie from Hamburg, Germany as the first Lutheran minister in the region. Sommers preserved the date in the name of his building company, 1743 Construction. Throughout his life, he maintained a lively sense of adventure, skydiving with his daughters until age 50 and indulging a fondness for flying and gliding whenever possible. In his mid-30s, Sommers left a sales supervisor post with Pepsi because he missed working with his hands. An initial home re-modeling job launched a steady flow of work over more than 30 years in Berkshire (Mass.) and Columbia (N.Y.) counties. Notable jobs included construction of the Jenifer House complex in Great Barrington, homes for architects John Burgee, Lester Glass and fashion designer Alexander Julian, and reconstruction of the Canaan farm that is now the Inn at Silver Maple farm using elements from a former Shaker church in Wynantskill. He had four houses pictured on the cover of House Beautiful and his work was also featured in Architectural Digest, Country Living and the book Color and Light. Clients-many of whom became lifelong friends-praised his uncanny ability to stabilize and revive old structures, his natural sense of space and design, and his gift for giving form to their vision of a building project. Born in Schenectady on August 31, 1933 to the late Garrett and Bessie (Gavin) Sommers, he attended Mont Pleasant High School. His lifelong association with firefighting began at age 12 when the wartime shortage of volunteers resulted in his joining his father on fire calls. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1950 and served as aviation boatswains mate on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Coral Sea, serving until June 1954 and earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal (Europe) and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a life member of the Chatham Rescue Squad, joining in 1975. He served as lieutenant in the squad, assisted in EMT instruction and was a CPR instructor. He played a major role in the renovation of the squad's current headquarters building and received the inaugural Squadperson of the Year Award in 1986. He was a member of both the East Chatham and Canaan volunteer fire departments over a span of more than 30 years. He joined the Canaan company in 1979, where he was an EMT and held various ranks, including president from 1997 to 2002. He also served as chairman of the board > Time: 13:07:29

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I was a signalmen onboard during the years of 0ct 84 - may 89.

Name: Jay Griffiths
Email: jayg@tollgas.com
City/State: Shoreview, MN
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: Repair
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 08:32:03

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Hey guys! I will be attending the Spring Fling in Fort Wayne in April. I am looking for guys to golf with Saturday morning (if there is a golf course nearby). Also looking for a little more info on the reunion (wife disposed of new member packet accidently). See ya Mates!

Name: Richard M. Cowan
Email: shannac_2000@yahoo.com
City/State: Sandersville, GA
Years_Aboard: 87-89
Division: W / G-2
Date: 25 Feb 2004
Time: 20:13:23

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Looking for any, and all, guys that I was stationed with in "W" division AND G-2. To let some people know about the Iowa Memorial with one of our fallen shipmates and former Coral Sea sailor, GMSN Schelin was NOT a GMSN, he was getting paid for 3rd class the same as me for three days until he died onboard the Iowa. E-mail me about the next reunion so we can get things hashed out with that AND talk over good times. Drop me a line if you were in Weapons Department G-2 division or any other division in Weapons.

Name: Gilbert Ard (Butch)
Email: gjard@yahoo.com
City/State: Kansas City, Mo.
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division: A
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 20:06:03

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During my tour of duty I served in A2 steam heat gang and also A7 o2n2 gang. While viewing the membership log I was pleased to see the names of several of my old shipmates. I intend to try contacting them. Also I am interested in joining the association.

Name: Grover A. Murchison
Email: Gmurch324@aol.com
City/State: La Plata, MD
Years_Aboard: (79-80)/(85-86)
Division: VA-196/VFA-132
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 06:16:48

Comments

Outstanding site

Name: Bobby Duck
Email: bduck@sport.rr.com
City/State: Shreveport, La.
Years_Aboard: 68-70
Division: Marine
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 05:50:00

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I was proud and all ways will be to have served aboard the USS Coral. It brings back mean good memorys. Got to see the world. Wouldn't have missed it for all the money in the world. The web site you have is great!

Name: Jay Griffiths
Email: jayg@tollgas.com
City/State: Shoreview, Minnesota
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: R-div
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 09:51:20

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Just hooked up with another buddy, (Pat Carley, r-div, lite-water shop) from the Coral Maru. Great site. Does anyone know if there will be any golf events at Fort Wayne Reunion in April? How about Ship's store sales? E mail me ok? See ya soon!Griff

Name: Jay Griffiths
Email: jayg@tollgas.com
City/State: Shoreview, Minnesota
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: R-div
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 09:51:13

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Name: Roger E. Manuel
Email: missboatin@aol.com
City/State: Texas
Years_Aboard: @1972-?
Division: unk
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 01:01:47

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My father served on the USS Coral Sea around 1972,He was Navy,Have no idea what he did,not something he shared.Can anybody tell me were the ship was located or anything else.Would be much appreciative.Remember a man named Mac Mc Connell,had a Phillipino wife,Does anyone know of his were abouts.We lived in Lemoore, Cal, around that time. Thank you, Ms.Traci Manuel

Name: Roger E. Manuel
Email: missboatin@aol.com
City/State: Texas
Years_Aboard: @1972-?
Division: unk
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 00:32:47

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My father served on the USS Coral Sea around 1972,He was Navy,Have no idea what he did,not something he shared.Can anybody tell me were the ship was located or anything else.Would be much appreciative.Remember a man named Mac Mc Connell,had a Phillipino wife,Does anyone know of his were abouts.We lived in Alameda Cal, around that time. Thank you, Ms.Traci Manuel

Name: James Buckholdt
Email: Slimbo1213@yahoo.com
City/State: Wadsworth Ohio
Years_Aboard: 87- Decom
Division: B3, Brig, B5, Valve shop, Brig,
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 16:43:56

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Miss all you guys from the "days" Email me anytime. Still need to hear from Chief Porch and Lumpy. Some times in retrospect, those were the best days of my life. That damn 3C forced draft blower and water jetting 3B steam drum ill never forget...PS guys...I Still have the IOWA CLASS BOILER brass tag from the front of 3B. Best wishes from on old friend. Superheat rules.

Name: altoneharper
Email: bigbh223 @aol.com
City/State: colonialheightsva
Years_Aboard: 53-56
Division: s2cgr
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 14:21:24

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greatshipgreatcrew greatfood

Name: Pat Carley
Email: pjcarley@cfl.rr.com
City/State: Sanford, Fl 32771
Years_Aboard: 82-85
Division: R
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 08:05:57

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Hey guys Im looking for men who served with me from 82-85 in R-div (Flying Squad) Mike Bramblett, Fester, Jimmy Rogers and all Email Me. Over

Name: BILL BORDEN
Email: MESA AZ 100 2 aol.com
City/State: weymouth mass
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1963
Division: b division
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 23:34:42

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hi guys , i trooped aboard in 59 f a msts ship f deigo as a 17 yer old kid i am desperatly searching f any 1 who may have a copy of ower second cruise in the 7th fleet west pac , if any 1 cn hook me up id really be forever greatful . i saw the ole girl as she was being stripped . it wasd a heart breaker . MY

Name: BILL BORDEN
Email: MESA AZ 100 2 aol.com
City/State: weymouth mass
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1963
Division: b division
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 23:34:40

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Name: BILL BORDEN
Email: MESA AZ 100 2 aol.com
City/State: weymouth mass
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1963
Division: b division
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 23:34:38

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Name: BILL BORDEN
Email: MESA AZ 100 2 aol.com
City/State: weymouth mass
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1963
Division: b division
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 23:34:35

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Name: william ( BILL )borden
Email: mesa az 100 2 AOL.COM
City/State: WEYMOUTH MASS
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963PLANK OWNER
Division: B DIV. 1 CHARLY BOILER ROOM
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 23:28:09

Comments

I TROOPED ABOARD AS A SNIPE. MY 1ST DUTY WGUARDING NUKES ON THE HANGERR DECK LOL.I LOVED THE OLE GIRL . 2 SEE HER IN BALTIMORE WZ A HEART BREAKER.IM TRINMG 2 FIND A SHIPMATE WHO MAY HAVE A CRUISE BOOK F THE SECIOND CRUISE WE MADE I WZ THE DIRTYY GUY WHO TOOK UP A WHOLE PAGE ON THE LEDFT SIDE OF THE BOOK MASYBE SUNM 1 KNOS HOW I CMGERT A COPY THANKS GUYS MY BEST WISHES F ALL,OF U GUYS

Name: Levaughn Smith
Email: VONLRS @ AOL.COM
City/State: KINGS Mountain, N.C.28086
Years_Aboard: Husband George served from 1960-1964
Division: Second Div. B M First Class
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 21:10:39

Comments

George went on the ship in Brementon, Washington. The ship was getting a new flight deck. He dearly loved the Coral Sea. He passed away two years ago. The navy was all we knew, He retired with 21 years. Have A good day.

Name: lyle curl
Email: scurl@alltel.net
City/State: kenton ohio
Years_Aboard: 74-75
Division: b-div 2 charlie fireroom
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 16:39:52

Comments

getting ready to make rsvp for reunoin hope to see old ship mates. want to say hi to oscar see you there

Name: Craig Thompson
Email: Craig.Thompson
City/State: Houston, Texas
Years_Aboard: 81-84
Division: IM-3
Date: 21 Feb 2004
Time: 07:35:41

Comments

It was a great experience to be aboard the USS Coral Sea. Looking back I count it a privaledge to have had the opportunity to have gain knowledge of damage control,Aviation and the feeling of being challenge on her(Coral Sea)watch for this great country of ours. Thank you Capt.Johnson/Admiral during change of command......

Name: Dennis Wills
Email: watergen@yahoo.com
City/State: Skowhegan, Maine
Years_Aboard: 67-70
Division: Hydraulics
Date: 20 Feb 2004
Time: 21:16:32

Comments

Anyone out there that served with me please write.

Name: douglas
Email: chapple
City/State: flint
Years_Aboard: 82-86
Division: oa
Date: 20 Feb 2004
Time: 17:21:15

Comments

finefroghair@yahoo.com

Name: Karl Routson
Email: mudman68@hotmail.com
City/State: Delta, Ohio
Years_Aboard: 86-89
Division: A gang/R-division
Date: 20 Feb 2004
Time: 13:13:57

Comments

WHAT CAN I SAY THE NAME SAYS IT ALL.THE AGELESS WARRIOR.

Name: Bradley A. Strauff
Email: oneunder@bluefrog.com
City/State: Harford, New York
Years_Aboard: (79-82)
Division: IM-2
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 17:30:21

Comments

I spent 102 days at sea aboard the Coral Sea during the Iranian crisis in 1979-1980.

Name: Donald Ray (Don)
Email: kc4udx@juno.com
City/State: Nashville, TN
Years_Aboard: 1960 - 1962
Division: OR
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 13:28:07

Comments

That was a long time ago. A college degree, a beautiful wife, two chidren and three years from retirment. I still have my cruise books, dress blue uniforn and two Summer whites. Hope you all come back to Nashville for a reunion in the future. Thanks for a very nice web site. Don Ray

Name: Michael (Mike) Konshak
Email: mikekonshak@mindspring.com
City/State: Louisville, CO
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division: VF-161 AT shop - night shift
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 19:09:00

Comments

I slept under the #2 arresting wire. Landings every 3-1/2 minutes during night ops made me restless unless there is lots of noise (sirens, dogs, rain) in the neighborhood, then I sleep like a baby. Learned to play the guitar on board, made and sold psychedelic art and leather wrist bands. Became addicted to coffee because the kool-aid was sour, the soda's too expensive, The milk too sterilized and the fresh water we left in Olongapo (they had a water shortage - goodwill - kept the cherry club happy) and what water we had was saved for the catapults. 11 died on our cruise, 3 enlisted, 8 officers.

Name: jERRY wALSTON
Email: jerrywalston2004@yahoo.com
City/State: nOBLE iL
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: mardetHA
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 15:28:56

Comments

HAVE SEVERAL PHOTOS TAKEN ABOARD SHIP. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHER MARINES THAT WERE ON SHIP WITH ME

Name: stephen mccann
Email: raider83 @comcast.net
City/State: whitman mass
Years_Aboard: 79-81
Division: b -2
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 17:51:37

Comments

please imform me of any afents upcomming

Name: JAMES VINYARD
Email: A46GEM@AOL.COM
City/State: NEW BLOOMKFIELD MO.
Years_Aboard: 64 -66
Division: CVG15
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 02:36:35

Comments

Name: JAMES VINYARD
Email: A46GEM@AOL.COM
City/State: NEW BLOOMFIELD MISSOURI
Years_Aboard: 64 -67
Division: CVG15
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 02:33:12

Comments

SUBIC BAY HONG KONG TONKIN BAY JAPAN SUBIC WAS MY FAVORITE HOW ABOUT THAT? WHERE YOU AT JOHN BRAMMEL??

Name: JAMES VINYARD
Email: A46GEM@AOL.COM
City/State: NEW BLOOMFIELD MISSOURI
Years_Aboard: 64 -67
Division: CVG15
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 02:31:50

Comments

SUBIC BAY HONG KONG TONKIN BAY JAPAN SUBIC WAS MY FAVORITE HOW ABOUT THAT?

Name: terry bates
Email: tbates50@ev1.net
City/State: Sugar Land,Texas
Years_Aboard: 1973 Jan
Division: Admiral Staff
Date: 16 Feb 2004
Time: 22:33:22

Comments

Flew out by helo with ComCarDiv One for your ORI before departing WestPac.Have photos of Coral Sea from the helo.Spent a Sat nite onboard,then left on SuperBowl sunday to Dago.Was on sister ship Midway for West Pac April 72-Dec 72

Name: GEORGE F. REED
Email: ge1orge2@aol.com
City/State: KODAK, TN.
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division: aircraft fuelder
Date: 16 Feb 2004
Time: 19:49:57

Comments

I WAS ON THE CORAL SEA DURING THE VIET-NAM WAR

Name: Mark Ridenour
Email: Mridenour14@aol.com
City/State: Williamstown, Ky
Years_Aboard: 79-82
Division: G-3
Date: 16 Feb 2004
Time: 16:02:55

Comments

Had many great times aboard ship also would like to find other members of G-3 Anderson.c or Webbe Richard

Name: Russ Poole
Email: russpoole@charter.net
City/State: Upstate, SC
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division: E, Upper Deck Lighting
Date: 16 Feb 2004
Time: 10:41:27

Comments

Just a heads up to all of you to look for a copy of March 2004 "Sea Classics" a monthly magazine. The Coral Sea is the cover photo and there is a great article entitled "Scrapping A Cold War Legend: USS Coral Sea." You should be able to find it at any good book store. I got mine at Books A Million. Happy Sailing All Russ

Name: Roy Villanueva
Email: royvill69@aol.com
City/State: npr.fl
Years_Aboard: 85-89
Division: OE
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 22:49:42

Comments

she was a great ship, she and her crews did great things!

Name: Brian Walker (Goggles)
Email: bmw226@mchsi.com
City/State: Des Moines, Iowa
Years_Aboard: 76- 79
Division: M3 (3ENG)
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 10:45:04

Comments

Hey Bruce Henion, I tried to send you a momento of that day (2Feb1980) but it came back. Send me a current E address and I'll send ya a copy of the POD from that day. Anyone else that would like a copy of it drop me a line at the above E address. Funny I don't remember the heat that day, it was a day that my Dad had told me about from his Naval career and I was totally up for it and actually thought it went to fast. Course I remember the day of being greased in the engineroom with fond memories....... God I must be one sick SOB...... I guess the extremes are the best. Bilge diving, loss of oil in the spring bearings and loss of power in the Engineroom... Those were THE BEST OF TIMES. Or the 1st time I ran a buffer, that was funny. I beat the hell out the walls by Main Control. Sure woke them up in Main Control.........Still Crazy, Goggles Piezono Brian Walker

Name: Kevin Williams
Email: kmlwill@hotmail.com
City/State: Jacksonville, Fl
Years_Aboard: 89-91
Division: G-4 Weps Elevators
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 18:10:59

Comments

Checked on board as E2 in the Gator Div in 1989. Now I am getting ready for my commissioning as a W-2 in 04. I can still remember the crew like it was yesterday, certainly an experience. If any of you guys are out there, please write.

Name: Jim Bradley
Email: jim.pat.bradley@charter.net
City/State: Fort Worth TX
Years_Aboard: 72-74
Division: AIMD - IM3 / MAA
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 17:09:24

Comments

I always enjoy scanning the contributions from Cora Maru shipmates. Now, this guestbook brings added value by connecting me/us with shipmates, and giving us a forum to support those we served with... Sadly, I learned of the illness of one of our mates, Dale Kritz, through this guestbook and want to express my prayers for his recovery.

Name: Bruce Wayne Henion
Email: bwhenion@stardband.net
City/State: BA JA CA MEXICO
Years_Aboard: 4-years (January 1977 thru August 1981
Division: Operations Department Yeoman
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 16:27:03

Comments

Impervim Neptvini Rergis On 2 February 1980, the ship entered the IMPERVIM NEPTVINI REGIS. We took a day off in order for veteran sailors to initiate those of us who had never before crossed the equator. We the younger were called pollywogs. The temperature outside on the flight deck was around 110 degrees. That really sucked

Name: Jay Griffiths
Email: jayg@tollgas.com
City/State: Shoreview,MN
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: r-repair, dc shop
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 09:23:22

Comments

Just booked my reservations for Fort Wayne!!! Can't wait to meet other HT's or DC men. Jay "Griffy"

Name: Vaughn M. Ehrman
Email: cheifehrman@eatel.net
City/State: prairieville, La.
Years_Aboard: 72-74
Division: V-2 Gear and Cat 3
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 03:57:19

Comments

I check in here from time to time. She was a good ship and I had some of my best times on her. Being originally from Baltimore. It use to Sadden me whenI went through the Harbor Tunnel and see her and the USS Sanctuary being cut up at the shipyard. I actually shed a tear on many occassions. I remember being tied up next to the Sanctuary in Hunters Point. I wasn't the greatest of ABE's, so I went on to become an MA. But, still I loved that ship. She didn't deserve to be done it that way and I will always feel that way.

Name: JAMES MOOREHEAD
Email: PWPW855@2OL.COM
City/State: OHIO
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division: S-5
Date: 13 Feb 2004
Time: 10:17:14

Comments

ANCHOR AWEIGH

Name: DANNY R. SNELL
Email: aircuss57@aol.com
City/State: SOUTH CHARLESTON OHIO
Years_Aboard: 63-64
Division: GUNNERS MATE
Date: 11 Feb 2004
Time: 16:00:18

Comments

I LIKE YOUR WEB SITE VERY MUCH

Name: Bill Thompson ADCS (Ret)
Email: ADCS@telco4u.net
City/State: London England
Years_Aboard: 1976 -1978
Division: AIMD IM2 Div
Date: 11 Feb 2004
Time: 15:59:51

Comments

Reported from USS Hancock in April '76 ,made the '77 Westpac,yard period in Bremerton,and transferred to VQ-1 Guam in 1978.

Name: ADCS Bill Thompson (Ret)
Email: ADCS@telco4u.net
City/State: London England
Years_Aboard: April '76 -Dec'78
Division: AIMD IM2 Div (ADJC at the time)
Date: 11 Feb 2004
Time: 07:26:03

Comments

I see the names of several of my shipmates on your member's list. Good website!

Name: Lukens, Michael
Email: frst6250@aol.com
City/State: Beaumont, Ca.
Years_Aboard: 67-69
Division: GM
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 23:14:29

Comments

I would love to hear from anyone who served aboard during the Vietnam experience. Love to hear from Binder, Foote, and Hanna AO3 Lukens

Name: Gary Maddox
Email: sgtgmaddox@hotmail.com
City/State: Hudsonville, Michigan
Years_Aboard: 1974-1977
Division: B-Div
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 18:09:57

Comments

Name: Joel Meza
Email: chame707@aol.com
City/State: Salt Lake City Utah
Years_Aboard: 65-67
Division: R
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 17:23:16

Comments

just looking for old shipmates that were in R division in 65-67 email me Meza.

Name: John J. Staiger
Email: jjs@hvaccess.com
City/State: Shokan, ny
Years_Aboard: 1955
Division: CAG 17 (VF172)
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 20:16:40

Comments

Name: jeff bonnell
Email: frzbk9@aol.com
City/State: sidney ill.
Years_Aboard: 83-86
Division: v-1
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 16:58:39

Comments

served 3 long years , but wouldnt trade the experience for the world

Name: Vincent Gargano
Email: slimjym702@sbcglobal.net
City/State: New Haven, CT
Years_Aboard: 1981-1984
Division: Admin, X-3 Division
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 13:43:49

Comments

She was my first ship and my first love, Spent time on other Carriers and lesser ships, but The Grand Old Lady of Flatops, is where I fell in love with the Sea.

Name: Rose Harmia
Email: trmitcham1987@yahoo.com
City/State: Seattle, Washington
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 02:10:43

Comments

This is a nice site and wonderful reminding of how the United States is protecting our country. I am looking for someone that serviced in the U.S.S. Coral Sea during the 1970's. His name was Verne Owen. He when to High School with me. My father service on the U.S.S. MCKee during WWII

Name: george cavazos
Email: d25cavazos@yahoo.com
City/State: mission tx.
Years_Aboard: 65-69
Division: v1
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 20:13:24

Comments

Name: Norman GRIMSBY (USN-Ret)
Email: n.grimsby@att.net
City/State: Redwood City, CA
Years_Aboard: 75'-77'
Division: E-DIV Power Shop LPO- 3M LPO
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 11:45:58

Comments

Was on board when the Vietnam War ended on that cruise April 75', we helped rescue and provide air support to the crew of SS Mayaquez, Kon Tang Island, Cambodia 14 May 1975, 2 Navy KIA, 3 Navy WIA, 14 Marines KIA, 41 Marines WIA, Air Force helio pilots dropped Marines in drink. Coral Sea brought them to Subic, then we proceeded to Perth,Australia for the 2nd time and crossed the equator again. 1st Shellback crossing was a blast, 2nd one was murderous for the few that did not make the 1st time. No more pollywogs that cruise, when we got to Perth the weather was nice and the party they threw us was unreal. Thank you Aussies. Keep up the great work and web site.

Name: Harold L Kelley
Email: hkelley1@elp.rr.com
City/State: El Paso, Texas
Years_Aboard: 67-70
Division: OI
Date: 06 Feb 2004
Time: 18:14:11

Comments

Brings back many fond memories!

Name: Paul Mahan
Email: paul_mahan@putnam.com
City/State: Boston, MA
Years_Aboard: 84-86
Division: M-2
Date: 06 Feb 2004
Time: 14:52:49

Comments

Gentlemen - Looking to touch base with the team that managed #2 main engine and generator rooms during a great two or so years. A tremendous amount of work and fun. I've reconnected with Jack Hardy. Where's the rest of the group that reported into Dennis Doval and Master Chief Hackett? let's try to stay in touch.

Name: Adam M. Lerma
Email: alll1817@hotmail.com
City/State: Anaheim, CA
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: V-1 F
Date: 06 Feb 2004
Time: 00:16:49

Comments

Interested on shipmates that were my friends & can still remember our commarada.

Name: Ricky Dale Begley
Email: jinx2345244@msn.com
City/State: Va. Bch. Va
Years_Aboard: 87-90
Division: A
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 20:32:11

Comments

Helped decom the old bitty......still in the Nav trying to struggle thru my 20....which i never thought would happen when i was on her.....still am in contact with quite a few people who where on the Ageless Warrior when i was.....even have two neighbors who where on there at the same time in different divisions.....feel free to write..

Name: Mark Ubina
Email: markubina@sbcglobal.net
City/State: Corona, California
Years_Aboard: 71-75
Division: VA-22
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 18:27:49

Comments

This time in my life I'll never forget.

Name: Ken Ebersole
Email: kebersole@crista.net
City/State: Bremerton, WA
Years_Aboard: 77-79
Division: 1st,, G, W
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 19:19:38

Comments

Name: Frank Barnett
Email: frank.barnett@onelinkwireless.com
City/State: frank.barnett@onelinkwireless.com
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 15:59:02

Comments

You have misspelled VA94 it is Mighty Shrikes not Mighty Shirkes.......Big Difference

Name: Dale L. Kritz
Email: chiefdlk@bell south.net
City/State: hollywood, Florida
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 15:22:24

Comments

information missing posted by his mother

Name: Shirley Johnson
Email: Bookie@nvc.net
City/State: Frankfort, SD 57440
Years_Aboard: n/a
Division: n/a
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 15:18:19

Comments

Re:Dale Kritz Attn:David Haizlip your e-mail address did not come thru with your message. I did, however, forward it to Dale in Hollywood, Florida, and will hope you next hear from him. He is still undergoing chemo and I think will be glad to hear from you. SJ

Name: Frank Barnett
Email: frank.barnett@onelinkwireless.com
City/State: Oklahoma City, Ok
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division: VA-94
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 09:51:10

Comments

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer
Email: Mpfeff53@aol.com
City/State: Chicago, Illinois
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4-ABLE Fireroom
Date: 02 Feb 2004
Time: 21:10:50

Comments

Just made our reservation for the Spring Fling in Fort Wayne, Apr. 22-25 '04 Hope to see alot of B and M Division guys there. Keep in touch!!! Join the USS Coral Sea Association!!!

Name: TERRY EAGLE
Email: TLEAGLE@MACHLINK.COM
City/State: MUSCATINE IA 52761
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B-DIV OIL& WATER LAB
Date: 02 Feb 2004
Time: 13:38:12

Comments

MIKE(OSCAR)PFERRER, PAT SCALLAN, NAMES THAT BRING BACK THOUGHTS OF GOOD TIMES AND FRIENDS. LONG BEACH DRY DOCK. APARTMENTS AND PARTYS GOOD PEOPLE.

Name: Robert D. Gibbs
Email: rgibbs1035@aol.com
City/State: los angeles, Ca.
Years_Aboard: 82-84
Division: V-2
Date: 25 Jan 2004
Time: 20:16:47

Comments

I was assigned to the V-2 office for 2 years served up supervision of Master Chief Venable, Chief Reed, AS2 Moyer. I was ABE3 Gibbs.

Name: TOM JACKSON FT3
Email: grandpaj14@yahoo.com
City/State: OLD BRIDGE, NJ
Years_Aboard: '52-'54
Division: FOX DIV
Date: 25 Jan 2004
Time: 13:57:03

Comments

'SCUSE ME FOR COMING BK AGAIN W/ THE SAME MESSAGE, BUT FOR THE GUYS WHO JUST CAME ON LINE. I'VE MADE CONTACT W/ 8 F DIV SHIPMATES FROM THAT TIME. SADDEST MEMORY OF THE CORAL SEA: SEEING IT AT THE '90 DECOMMISSIONING. (THE 50's SHE WAS A FORT). FONDEST: THE CEREMONY OF THE DECOM. PROUDEST: WHEN THAT SAILOR SANG "PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN" AS THE LAST CREW FILED OFF. IF HE SEES THIS..THANKS. GOD BLESS THE USA.

Name: Robert Anderson
Email: rander8828@hotmail.com
City/State: San Diego, California
Years_Aboard: A U.S. Navy Retiree
Division: A SDACM Volinteer
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 19:29:57

Comments

Dear USS Coral Sea Association: One of the Coral Sea's sister ships, The USS Midway has arrived in San Diego California to become the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum. Anticipated opening date is earily June 2004. Many Former Midway sailors are awaiting the opening so thay can come to San Diego and see their ship one more time. Please log on to www.midway.org and see a really nice photo of USS Midway taken from outter space. All Coral Sea sailors and marines are cordually invited to come to San Diego at your conveinence to see the sole remaining ship that most resembles the USS Coral Sea. For the latest news on the USS Midway where I am a volinteer at the aircraft restoration hanger, log on to www.midway.org go to the links and click on "Brand New Midway forum by Buzz", then click on "News from the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum". All the latest news is there. You may also log on to www.signonsandiego.com look for the webcam icon, click on the webcam, then look for the Marina South Camera view, USS Midway can be found there. Another website you may want to look at is www.cv41.org. The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum 1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California 92101 Telephone 1-619-702-7700

Name: James Yotkewich abe3.
Email: jymy62hotmail.com
City/State: West Frankfort,Ill.
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division: V2 # 2 cat.
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 18:11:19

Comments

Just checking in again ,Have many memories of time spent aboard that great ship.Would like to hear from anyone that was in V2 div. at that time.

Name: frank alford
Email: tootie1945@aol.com
City/State: richland,ms.
Years_Aboard: 67-68
Division: w
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 08:00:55

Comments

great site,wish i had found it sooner. looking forward to hearing from you and any shipmates from "W" division.

Name: frank alford
Email: tootie1945@aol.com
City/State: richland,ms.
Years_Aboard: 67-68
Division: w
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 07:29:09

Comments

great site,wish i had found it sooner. looking forward to hearing from you and any shipmates from "W" division.

Name: Ronald L. Harrod
Email: rharrod@281.com
City/State: Burnet, Texas 78611
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1970
Division: VF 161 Fighter squadron ( Chargers )
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 13:00:03

Comments

I was a "Plane Capiton" for VF 161 ( Chargers )

Name: Jay Griffiths
Email: jayg@tollgas.com
City/State: Shoreview, MN
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: R
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 10:42:44

Comments

Looking for a cruise book from the West-pac 1981-1982 cruise. Have my cruise book for 83 world. just missing this one. Good luck and God speed! Jay "Griffy"

Name: JAY GRIFFITHS
Email: JAYG@TOLLGAS.COM
City/State: SHOREVIEW, MN
Years_Aboard: 81-85 OUCH, THE COLLISION!
Division: R-DIV, DC SHOP
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 09:58:18

Comments

Great to hear from ya Fester. Sorry I have not called you back. Busy with hockey and stuff. I have clearance from the war dept(wife) to go to Fort Wayne in April. Might stay with ya if the offer stands, or could stay in fort wayne. Talk to ya soon! "griffy". I do remember that nasty daisy milk. I used to take care of repair 3 aft and used to scam on lots of fruit and ice cream.

Name: Francis P. Burek
Email: fpburek@hotmail.com
City/State: Troy, New York
Years_Aboard: 72-75
Division: OI
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 08:18:27

Comments

She was a great ship. I enjoyed serving aboard her. I never new there was an association, but now that I do I will be joining.

Name: mike sic-o-celentano
Email: cardbusters@comcast.net
City/State: aurora
Years_Aboard: 78-81
Division: v-4
Date: 22 Jan 2004
Time: 21:42:48

Comments

whats going on fellow grapes.still have dreams about butting heads with cpo waller,eating roast beef 3 meals in a row.trying to sleep during the day with jets overhead,love to do ALL OVER.

Name: Richard A. Meister
Email: rameister@fuse.net
City/State: Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
Years_Aboard: 1955
Division: Communications
Date: 22 Jan 2004
Time: 20:09:06

Comments

I will never forget the first time I saw the Coral Sea, it was just unbelievable. It took me about two weeks to find my way around the ship.I met some great shipmates. The MED CRUISE we took in March was wonderfull. Thank you, Richard

Name: Mike Smalley
Email: mike.smalley@alaskaair.com
City/State: Modesto, CA
Years_Aboard: 77-81
Division: V-2, V-1, & AIMD
Date: 22 Jan 2004
Time: 10:30:16

Comments

Like most of us, I miss this ol'lady, and the time on board. Sad to see her scrapped, what a pitty. Would like to hear from any of my old shipmates.

Name: Robert Dale Reed
Email: robfran@charter.net
City/State: Redding, ca.
Years_Aboard: 1959-!962
Division: Fox
Date: 21 Jan 2004
Time: 18:41:44

Comments

I was on the recommissioning crew of 250 that checked all of the supplies that were to go back aboard the ship after the FRAM. I arrived in Bremerton,Wa in October,1959.It was wonderful duty, with memories to last a life time. I have two of the cruise books put out by the ship for 1960. The shake down cruise was beyond my wildest dreams. How could a carrier that size make a 180 degree turn when at flank speed . We were doing 42 knots!! The ship took 1000 yards to make a u turn!!

Name: harold j vigil
Email: vigilharold_j@albuquerque.va.gov
City/State: albuquerque,new mexico
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division: v-2
Date: 21 Jan 2004
Time: 18:24:26

Comments

Name: John H. Bolan
Email: john2303@highstream.net
City/State: Independence, Mo
Years_Aboard: 63-64
Division: "X" Division
Date: 21 Jan 2004
Time: 00:43:41

Comments

Name: James Toomey
Email: akt15212@comcast.net
City/State: Pittsburgh,PA
Years_Aboard: 54-57
Division: M
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 18:47:58

Comments

Hello Captain Japp

Name: Eddie Bush
Email: edlinbush@worldnet.att.net
City/State: Basehor, KS
Years_Aboard: 61-63
Division: VAH-2
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 18:24:11

Comments

Proud to have served on such a fine lady. Trip to Australia highlight of my short navy career. Also, loved all the ports in WestPac, it sure beats the year I was stationed on Guam in 65. I would do it all over again.

Name: sund,larry
Email: whitey@grics.net
City/State: pekin,il.
Years_Aboard: 1989-1991
Division: b-4
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 17:12:24

Comments

had a wonderful time on the coral sea miss her deeply.thanks old girl for such a great time.keep steaming. (full speed ahead).

Name: Louis C Lopez CMMC (RET)
Email: lbjproductions@sbcglobal,net
City/State: Woodlands ,Texas
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: 3rd
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 12:08:25

Comments

Trying to locate any who served aboard.300+ days a sea. Subic bay, Hong Kong ,What memories.832-585-0240

Name: JAMES MOOREHEAD
Email: PWPW855@AOL.COM
City/State: COLUMBUS OHIO
Years_Aboard: 1954-55
Division: S-4
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 10:29:18

Comments

SHE WAS THE BEST CARRIER IN THE FLEET ,AND HAD THE BEST CREW IN THE NAVY.I WAS PROUD TO SERVE ON HER

Name: Louis C Lopez
Email: lbjproductions@sbcglobal,net
City/State: Shandoah,Texas
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division: 3rd
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 08:48:03

Comments

Will never for get the year we spent at see during the first days of the Vietnam war. The pilots we lost the ports we visited ,was an experience I will never forget.

Name: Louis C Lopez
Email: lbjproductions@sbcglobal,net
City/State: Houston Texas
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division: 3rd
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 08:32:41

Comments

Never forgot the year we spent at sea,and Comander Monglearty, who parished over Vietnam .And all the guys I served with. aboard this old lady

Name: don k rogers
Email: www.toshietosh2002@yahoo.com
City/State: portland oregon
Years_Aboard: 4
Division: hes past away in 1993
Date: 20 Jan 2004
Time: 08:10:21

Comments

my father loved and was proud of his time with all of you ,and the st paul.......

Name: Kevin A. Gould ABECS(AW) Ret
Email: kgould@strategicsecurity.net
City/State: Chula Vista, Ca.
Years_Aboard: 81 - 83
Division: V-2
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 18:57:03

Comments

Many great memories of the Coral Sea and Shipmates. I hope to receive feed-back from any/all who I served with. Keep up the fantastic job on this web site.

Name: Kevin A. Gould ABECS(AW) ret
Email: kgoud@strategic security.net
City/State: Chula Vista Ca.
Years_Aboard: 81-83
Division: V-2
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 18:53:39

Comments

Many great memories and friendships aboard the Coral Sea. I hope to receive any/all feed back from my former shipmates. They were all the best. Web site is great and will become an association member.

Name: David Campbell
Email: dcamp67@yahoo.com
City/State: Ocala, Fla
Years_Aboard: 86-88
Division: AIMD/IM-3
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 01:34:27

Comments

Looking for Greg Raymond, Scott Ripey, or Mike D'Angelo. Miss the old beast terribly. Loved my cruise and everything about the old girl except Sr. Chief Driggers. God Bless.

Name: Walter Sury
Email: waltsury@aol.com
City/State: Akron, Ohio
Years_Aboard: 69-72
Division: R Division Metal Shop
Date: 18 Jan 2004
Time: 19:35:22

Comments

Signed the guestbook in 2001. Email address changed. Still looking for any of the old gang from R division. Have heard from only a couple. Will always remember the good times we had. Anyone still out there drope me a line. She still sails in my mind.

Name: Russ Poole
Email: russpoole@charter.net
City/State: Upstate SC
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division: E
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 20:04:16

Comments

Just doing my yearly check in. I would love to hear from anyone that served with me that year. It was my last year in the Navy after serving most of my time at the New London Sub Base in the motor shop there. There have been a couple of postings about the USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point in Charleston posted here. If any of you are near there and want a little Dejuvu (sp?) it is worth the price. You will not believe what the sights and smells will do with your memory. I could close my eyes and almost imagine being on the ole 43 again. Happy Sailing All Russ

Name: Richard Segin
Email: mr.rich4@comcast.net
City/State: Browns Mills, NJ
Years_Aboard: 1966
Division: Marine detachment
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 15:49:24

Comments

I liked your site but your ship's store wasn't available.

Name: Rocky Vipond
Email: ROCKY0300@AOL.COM
City/State: Corpus Christi, Texas
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division: V-3
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 10:55:21

Comments

SURE IS HARD TO LOCATE OLD SHIPMATES...NOT THAT ANY OF US ARE THAT OLD! I'VE LOCATED THREE OUT OF APPROXIMATELY 73 OF US. FROM BREMERTON TO THE TONKIN GULF AND BACK...WHAT A VACATION!!! WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE V-3 DIVISION GUYS DURING THIS TIME FRAME.

Name: Larry R. Richardson
Email: pastor0727@aol.com
City/State: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division: Communication
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 04:11:51

Comments

I think this web page is great. I would love to have my name posted so some of the many friend aboard during my time will see my name and hopefully get in touch with me. Great Job

Name: Brad Hickman
Email: rhino41@cox.net
City/State: Sierra Vista AZ
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division: H
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 21:11:33

Comments

It sure was sad to see the pictures on some of the websites of them cutting her up for salvage. Sure brings back memories. Would love to go back to the good ol days aboard her.

Name: J J KEARNES
Email: JJKBBK@AOL.COM
City/State: NORMAN OK
Years_Aboard: 65-67
Division: 3RD
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 10:38:36

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Name: MIKE "fester" MORRIS
Email: mtmorris12000@yahoo.com
City/State: Danville IL
Years_Aboard: 82-86
Division: R-DIV
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 07:53:08

Comments

To all my shipmates; Those were the best of days !!! and the worst..!! HI to all my good friends !!!! At least Im a shellback ,,, cant wait to beat some ass..es...someday Soak the hose.!!!! Thanks DAVEY JONES,, Hail King Neptun MIKE MORRIS

Name: Paul D. Mahan
Email: paul_mahan@putnam.com
City/State: Boston, MA.
Years_Aboard: (81-84)
Division: Engineering
Date: 15 Jan 2004
Time: 10:54:42

Comments

Great website.

Name: James D. Blackmon
Email: follower97@aol.com
City/State: Hereford, Texas
Years_Aboard: 61-63
Division: V6 (COD CREW) Air Group
Date: 15 Jan 2004
Time: 06:48:40

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Name: marion t. hersey, cssn/ms3
Email: mick143fely@hotmail.com
City/State: bremerton, washington
Years_Aboard: 77-78
Division: s-2
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 22:45:55

Comments

was assigned to vf-191, during the last westpac, when the ship was damaged on the way to Hong Kong

Name: GERALD HESTER
Email: JERRY82553@WMCONNECT.COM
City/State: SO.MERIDEN CT
Years_Aboard: 73 TO75
Division: M DIV 1GEN
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 18:51:09

Comments

LOOKING FORANYONE FROM 1GEN FROM 73 TO75 M DIV

Name: GERALD HESTER
Email: JERRY82553@WMCONNECT.COM
City/State: SO.MERIDEN CT
Years_Aboard: 1973 TO1995
Division: M DIV 1JEN
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 18:44:04

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Name: DON COLWELL
Email: WWW.GOOFYCTROUP@AOL.COM
City/State: FRESNO,CALIFORNIA
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: BDIV
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 00:47:46

Comments

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,MY CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS GOOFYCTROUP@AOL.COM.THANX

Name: DON COLWELL
Email: WWW.GOOFCTRUP@AOL.COM
City/State: FRESNO,CALIFORNIA
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B DIV
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 00:43:06

Comments

STILL WAITING TO BE PLACEDIN MEMBERHIP LOG.JOINED ASSOCIATION LATE LAST YEAR.ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BE ADDED?ANY NEWSLETTERS COMING OUT.OTHE THAN THAT ITS GOOD TO BE ABLE TO HAVE SOMETHING LIKE THIS.

Name: Charles Ballard
Email: kippb2000@yahoo.com
City/State: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Years_Aboard: 1978-1981
Division: Gunners Mate
Date: 13 Jan 2004
Time: 20:13:34

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Name: Tito F. Cruz
Email: tfc828@cox.net
City/State: San Diego, CA
Years_Aboard: 79 - 82
Division: H
Date: 13 Jan 2004
Time: 09:51:54

Comments

Great website. Looking for other shipmates during my tour onboard this "Great Lady" of the Pacific.

Name: dan mckenna
Email: danousn@yahoo.com
City/State: detroit mi.
Years_Aboard: 1977
Division: va-95 airframes shop
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 21:32:20

Comments

Would'nt have missed it for the world, west pac cruise. Great shipmates and great island girls

Name: Harold Foster
Email: haroldf@ipa.net
City/State: Glenwood Arkansas
Years_Aboard: 59-63
Division: S-1
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 15:52:32

Comments

I think we all had a good time during our stay on the Coral Sea. If anyone is aware of the following S-1 men please e-mail me. James McLeod from Mich. Donald Trotter from Neb. Fred Sprague. Thanks

Name: Hank Bellomy
Email: jbellomy@att.net
City/State: Silver Spring, MD
Years_Aboard: 12/1977 to 5/1980
Division: OE
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 11:15:04

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Name: Jonathan Bartell CS3
Email: Jonathansamuel@verizon.net
City/State: Plano, TX
Years_Aboard: 1961 - 1965
Division: CS2
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 01:44:21

Comments

I miss GC at Yankee station like I miss a hole in the head. If you know where L. Morris CS1 (first class during 1965 but I am sure he made E-8 before he retired), is I would like to say hi. Foster Allen CSC don't live that far from me and if you want to contact him let me know.

Name: Greg Cook
Email: greg_cook@hotmail.com
City/State: Fircrest, WA
Years_Aboard: 79-81
Division: S-2
Date: 11 Jan 2004
Time: 17:35:48

Comments

I was the omelet king! Looking at photos of the return from Westpac 1980 made me really emotional. It was a privilege cooking and baking for you, shipmates.

Name: marshall albert p.
Email: albertmars1@ cs.com
City/State: western springs il
Years_Aboard: 52
Division: V2E
Date: 11 Jan 2004
Time: 16:19:49

Comments

great idear

Name: marshall albert p.
Email: albertmars1@ cs.com
City/State: western springs il
Years_Aboard: 52
Division: V2E
Date: 11 Jan 2004
Time: 16:19:43

Comments

great idear

Name: Lynn Guidry (dirty gerty)
Email: deedapop@aol.com
City/State: baytown tex.
Years_Aboard: 62-65
Division: M-div
Date: 11 Jan 2004
Time: 13:26:44

Comments

Left as MM2. Spent a lot of time in 3 and 4 groups. Worked in the tool room with Clark MM1. Worked with T W Smith in 3 engine.

Name: lynn guidry
Email: patsy_guidry45@msm.com
City/State: baytown tex.
Years_Aboard: 62-65
Division: M
Date: 11 Jan 2004
Time: 13:21:52

Comments

Left as MM2. Worked in the tool room with Clark MM1 for a while. Spent time in #3 engine and pump, #4 engine and pump. Spent a lot of time at Duty Bilge Pumper. So much more I don't have room to put it here.

Name: Shelby J. Gaul, PH-3
Email: SG23SEACAD@aol.com
City/State: Pomona, California
Years_Aboard: 70-71
Division: Operations
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 19:44:38

Comments

Just came back from watching the USS Midway being towed into her permanent spot as a floating museum. While there, ran into 3 other ex-Coral Sea members. They were wearing their Coral Sea jackets and caps which immediately got my attention. I went over and talked with them and they told me about the Coral Sea Association. I'm sending in my enrollment tomorrow. Great web page, love it !

Name: Roger Castle
Email: rogerc5@earthlink.net
City/State: Ashland , Ky
Years_Aboard: 65-67
Division: CR
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 18:12:43

Comments

Name: James Corder
Email: jcorderc@peoplepc.com
City/State: Ottumwa,Iowa
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: M-Div.
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 17:43:38

Comments

Looking for M-Div. buddies-I have found T.W. Smith-H.Dumire-S. Bachus-L.Smith-Big Gert-Little Gert-(Guidry bros.)G.Ponder D. Boles.I was a MM2 in #3 Engine room (Main Control)Six of us got together in Texas for a reunion.

Name: Daniel V. Hansen
Email: vilhelm113039@yahoo.com
City/State: Albert Lea, MN 56007
Years_Aboard: 60-61
Division: OA
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 03:37:05

Comments

I am glad to discover this site. I was part of the recommisioning crew that boarded the ship in Bremerton Wa.

Name: Daniel V. Hansen
Email: vilhelm113039@yahoo.com
City/State: Albert Lea, MN 56007
Years_Aboard: 60-61
Division: OA
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 03:37:00

Comments

I am glad to discover this site. I was part of the recommisioning crew that boarded the ship in Bremerton Wa.

Name: ken smith
Email: ksmith6757@aol.com
City/State: campbellsburg, ky
Years_Aboard: 59-62
Division: op (opperations office)
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 15:32:15

Comments

best years of my life

Name: tom dougherty
Email: jtdougherty@sbcglobal.net
City/State: mesquite, tx
Years_Aboard: 54-55
Division: v-if
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 13:45:32

Comments

Name: Roger Wilkins
Email: 0ew0@wmconnect.com
City/State: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Years_Aboard: 75-77
Division: M-Division
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 13:40:06

Comments

Name: JAY GRIFFITHS
Email: JAYG@TOLLGAS.COM
City/State: SHOREVIEW,MN
Years_Aboard: 81-85
Division: REPAIR, R
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 08:01:01

Comments

HEY MIKE "FESTER" MORRIS, GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET TO THE INDIANAPOLIS REUNION IN APRIL. SEE YA AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA SOON. JAY "GRIFFY"

Name: victor d. chernobieff
Email: victorchernobieff@msn.com
City/State: silver lakes,ca.
Years_Aboard: 62-66
Division: V 1
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 04:51:54

Comments

Name: clifford cook
Email: seadad1@ussonet.net
City/State: sandoval Ilinois
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division: vmf 122
Date: 08 Jan 2004
Time: 11:51:13

Comments

Had a nice cruise with coral sea visited lots of cities was with marine fighter sqdn vmf122 out of cherry point nc shiped out of mayport fl. sorry to learn that they scrapped the coral sea out. I wish they had made a muesuim out of her. great carrier

Name: Duane Cochran
Email: duanecochran@msn.com
City/State: Corvallis, Oregon
Years_Aboard: 73-78
Division: OE
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 21:30:40

Comments

I was a Data Systems Technician in the Operations Electronics division from October '73 through February '78. Played on the ship's basketball team and also played Rugby.

Name: Donald Ellison
Email: ellisondr48@yahoo.com
City/State: Beckley, WV
Years_Aboard: 67-69
Division: VF-151
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 20:18:46

Comments

I would like to get in touch with any of my VF-151 shipmates. I worked with the line crew as a plane captain and would like to hear from anyone.

Name: Donald Ellison
Email: ellisondr48@yahoo.com
City/State: Beckley, WV
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 20:11:51

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Name: John Jander
Email: johnjander@msn.con
City/State: Lubbock Texas
Years_Aboard: 60-62
Division: M
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 19:50:45

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Name: Danny Jones
Email: dannyj13815@aol.com
City/State: Howell.Mi.
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: B
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 18:07:52

Comments

Over the last few months I have met a couple of shipmates I have not seen since the 70's. It was fantastic and hope to become a member of this association soon. I will be at the spring fling in Fort Wayne. It will be my pleasure to see and meet as many of you as I possibly can. GO NAVY.

Name: Danny Jones
Email: dannyj13815@aol.com
City/State: Howell.Mi.
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: B
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 18:06:58

Comments

Over the last few months I have met a couple of shipmates I have not seen since the 70's. It was fantastic,and hope to become a member of this association soon. I will be at the spring fling in Fort Wayne. It will be my pleasure to see and meet as many of you as I possibly can. GO NAVY.

Name: Danny Jones
Email: dannyj13815@aol.com
City/State: Howell.Mi.
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: B
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 18:05:54

Comments

Name: Justin Davis
Email: davis8@cox.net
City/State: Portsmouth, Virginia
Years_Aboard: July 67 - March 69
Division: OA
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 17:37:29

Comments

Would like to hear from any shipmates that were aboard the same cruise.

Name: Lavern Burk
Email: Lburk1@cox.net
City/State: Ramona, CA
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 14:27:26

Comments

I am signing this for my late Dad, Harry W."Dutch" Rohrabaugh who served on her during Vietnam.

Name: Terrell (Buddy) Clayton
Email: popeye1019@planters.net
City/State: Guyton, Georgia
Years_Aboard: 82-86
Division: CR/COMM
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 13:51:41

Comments

Just wanted to sign in for the New Year. Glad to see the USS Midway finally back in San Diego, I only wish something would have worked out for the Coral Sea, BUT, As long as her crew lives, SHE lives!!! Godspeed & God Bless America!

Name: Joy Figueroa
Email: alenadaisy@yahoo.com
City/State: South Carolina
Years_Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 11:58:19

Comments

I'm trying to find a man named David Taylor who was on board the Coral Sea around 1974-1976. I've been trying to find this man for several years now. If anyone knows anything about a David Taylor regarding the time frame stated (it doesn't matter how little the information and or have a cruisebook for 74-75, 76 and is willing to search through it for me), please email me. I've researched so much info and have contacted so many people and I ALWAYS wind up at a dead end. I'm in need of some help!! Thank you so much for your time.. Mrs. Joy Figueroa

Name: DUANE WEHUS
Email: DUANEVERA@AOL.COM
City/State: TEMECULA ,CALIFORNIA
Years_Aboard: [ 1977-79 ]
Division: V-3
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 09:13:57

Comments

BROOM THE DECK! DON'T YOU LOVE THOSE WORD'S? ANY OF YOU V3 DECK RATS REMEMBER THIS.....[ WHAT ARE YOUUUUUUUU DOING?...

Name: Leon Moe
Email: mindy25@cox.net
City/State: Mesa ,Az
Years_Aboard: 55-57
Division: V1
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 15:15:43

Comments

Great ship

Name: BILLY D.HAUK
Email: HAUK5@AOL.COM
City/State: LONOKE.ARKANSAS
Years_Aboard: 1978-1980
Division: B-DIV==3-CHARLIE FIREROOM
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 13:19:51

Comments

THIS WEBSITE IS THE BEST EVER!! BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES.I WISH I COULD SEE THE OLD GANG!HEY RICK FRANKFURT SURE WAS NICE IN HEARING FROM YOU!KEEP INTOUCH YOU OLD SALT! WOULD LOVE HEARING FROM ALL THE OLD GANG FROM B-DIVISION AND ENGINEERING DIV IT WAS ALL A GREAT BUNCH OF MEN..THE WHOLE SHIP WAS GREAT AND WHAT A CREW SHE DID HAVE!I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIME WE SPENT OVER IN THE PERSIAN GULF OVER NEAR IRAN DURING THE IRIANIAN CRISIS..DAMM IT WAS HOT OVER THERE ESPECIALLY IN THE BOILER ROOM!!WELL SHIPMATES FEEL FREE TO SEND ME AN E-MAIL..I;AM ALSO LOOKING FOR PERSONS IN 3-CHARLIE FIREROOM ARE ANY IN B-DIV..I;AM LOOKING FOR BOB EVANS.ARE ANY OF THE GANG!! HEY RICK FRANKFURT KEEP INTOUCH BUD!!MY NICKNAME WAS BILLY CHEESEBURGER!! LOL THATS ABOUT ALL THE TIME WE HAD TO EAT WAS THE FAST FOOD LINE TO HURRY UP AND GET BACK TO THE BOILERROOM!!DAMM IT WAS HOT DOWN THERE IN THE HOLE WHERE THE SNIPES WORK..BUT DAMM I WOULDN;T HAVE TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD NOW..SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY..BUT NOW HOW TIME HAS SLIPPED BY SO FAST..I MISS THE OLD LADY THE CORAL SEA.THE SHOULD HAVE MADE A TOURIST ATTRACTION INSTEAD OF SCRAPING HER LIKE THE USS MIDWAY!!! WELL TAKE CARE ALL USS CORAL SEA SHIPMATES HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR AND A SAFE ONE IN 2004

Name: Barry C. Fitch
Email: Barry@countrycliq.com
City/State: Thompsonville Illinois
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B Division Engineering Department
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 22:53:10

Comments

I was a yeomen for b and m divisions. I worked for lt. foltz and have been trying to find him for years. It sure would be nice to hear from anyone who served with me.

Name: Ben D. Lerssen (ETR3)
Email: mblerssen@MSN.com
City/State: Sioux Falls, SD
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division: OE
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 20:42:27

Comments

Would like to hear from Dennis E. Allen or anyone else who served in OE Division during years of 65 - 68. Those were great years!

Name: John W. Mooney
Email: jwmooney@POL.NET
City/State: Sewell, NJ
Years_Aboard: 75-77
Division: D
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 19:03:59

Comments

Have you mailed dues renewal??

Name: Ben D. Lerssen (ETR3)
Email: mblerssen@MSN.com
City/State: Sioux Falls, SD
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division: OE
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 13:42:16

Comments

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer
Email: Mpfeff53@aol.com
City/State: Chicago, Illinois
Years_Aboard: 74-77
Division: B 4Able Fireroom
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 13:33:45

Comments

Just checking in for the New Year. Join the USS Coral Sea Association!!! Hope to see you at the Reunions. Keep in touch!!! Oscar

Name: George Pruitte
Email: weflywefly@hotmail.com
City/State: Oceanside, California
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division: V-6 2ed
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 23:52:25

Comments

E-2 to E-5 worked on the bomb elevators till I made E-4 then went V-6 as ATN

Name: Brian C. Benjamin
Email: Brian7158msn.com
City/State: Port Orchard Wa.
Years_Aboard: 1976-1980
Division: Machinery/Deck/Supply
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 22:26:55

Comments

Hello, I just want to mention a heart felt thanks for this awesome web site. Brings back a lot of memories.Continue the great work. v/r Benji

Name: Jeff Hobrath
Email: chief@navychief.com
City/State: Perkasie, PA
Years_Aboard: 82-83
Division: IM2
Date: 02 Jan 2004
Time: 02:48:18

Comments

World Cruise 83 aboard the Coral Sea with VF-21 Freelancers. Now President of NavyChief.com Good to see a coral sea site here, great job!

Name: sandy
Email: sandra_heming@hotmail.com
City/State: Australia
Years_Aboard:
Division:
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 07:30:17

Comments

Wonder if anyone remembers a Jim Haubridge ...Met him when the ship was in Sydney late 68-69 on R&R. Would love to know what became of him .If anyone has an email address for him I would appreciate it .. Thanks.

Name: LeeRoy James Smith
Email: lori@solidnet.com
City/State: Longview , Washington
Years_Aboard: 1962 To 1965
Division: M
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 00:30:32

Comments

Would like to take another one of those golden shellback crusies to Austraila.