USS Ashtabula (AO-51)

Comments: I was in a liberty boat from the USS Tortuga (LSD 26) when the ship blew. The concussion from the explosion kind of pushed our boat sideways. We were full of men going ashore but did spend a little while to see if we could help. When we got ashore we noticed that there were a lot of windows blown out of buildings. Though we were all carrying cameras I don't think anyone thought to take a picture at that time.

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Ashtabula reunion

Comments: This will be the 54th reunion and will be a good one If you don`t come we will talk about you It is wonderful to get together and swap #@$% ? Call Ron today

Keywords: Ashtabula reunion #54 Springfield Ill 18-22 June 20 2008 Call Ron Smith (217) 528 4276 for reservations and Information

GUNNER MATS 1954-1956

Comments: WAS A GUNNER MATE 1954-1957 HAD A GRATE TIME SURE MISS ALL THE GUYS I SERVED WITH WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH ANY OF THEM

Keywords: 1954-1956

HMHS Maine

Comments: Hi, I know this is a shot in the dark, if anyone could help would much appreciate it. My father Alan Woodman was a Sick Berth Petty Officer who served on HMHS Maine during the Korean War (I have a photo taken on the ship dated 1951). I also know he was in Sasebo on 4th July 1952 (another picture with date).

I read somewhere that HMHS Maine took on casualties from USS Ashtabula after the explosion.

I'm making a huge leap here, but just wondering if he might just have been on Maine back in '51 when this took place. Does anyone have any memories they'd be willing to share?

Kind regards Lisa

Keywords: HMHS Maine, Korea, Sasebo, USS Ashtabula

Ashtabula A O 51

Comments: Was on Ashtabula during the explosion inSasebo. We are having our Ashtabula reunion ( # 53 ) Cincinnati Ohio. Wed - thru Sun week after Fathers day 60 usually show E Mail me

Keywords: Server on Ashtabula 51 53 Gunners Mate 3rd Nick name HOOT Ship certified driver Ships vehicle.

LOOKING FOR MEMORIES OF MY DAD

Comments: I'm looking for stories, pictures, or other information on my Dad's service aboard the Ashtabula. Sadly my Dad passed away on 7/9/03. His name was Richard Lee Green and he served from 1950-1954. He was on board for the explosion. My Dad really didn't talk about his service other than to say that he exited the deck just before it expolded, and that he was always getting into some kind of trouble. I'd appreciate any pictures of the Ashtabula after the explosion. Thanks

Keywords: Richard L. Green, Explosion, Ashtabula (A0-51), 1950-1954

Vietnam Era 1965 through 1968

Comments: Anybody out there that was on the USS Ashtabula between March 1965 through ? 1967 and on the USS Passumpsic between ? 1967 through November 1968. Love to here from ya.

Keywords: San Pedro, 7th Fleet, Petroleum, Subic Bay Philippines, Sasabo Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Formosa, Nagasaki, Gary Bolin, Virgin Van-lentie,

Happy Ash

Comments: G Div 1976-1977

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Loud Explosion

Comments: In Norfolk, heard a very loud explosion. Never determined the cause. Was there ever any solution to this strange noise?

Keywords: Korean,War carrier duty, mach mate, boatswain mate, Norfolk, VA. Mediteranean. 52-53.

uss ashtabula

Comments: the cabildo was moored to a bouy next to where the ashtabula was moored.I was laying in my bunk doing, i don't remember what,when i heard this loud explosion.me and a bunch of other guys headed top side to see what was it was. the whole deck on the bow looked liked it had been peeled off and was floped over the bow.all i ever heard was that a spark from a wielding torch might have set it off.what ever it was it sure was a sight.i did remember to take a camera along so i did get a picture of it.

Keywords: minesweepboat Div.1 attached to the uss cabildo LSD 16

looking for the Baroni Brothers

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone in the time frame of 1954-55. Interested in reunions.

Keywords: USS Ashtabula-AO 51 Henery Otstinstroar sorry about the spelling but he was a dispersing clerk

Served onboard '68-'70 plus Westpac

Comments: Have seen the following since 1970; Capt. Bob Koehler-Seattle, SM2 Bob Dahlheim-Seattle; QM2 Rick Kerr-Utah, QM3 Cliff Barnett-Atlanta

Anyone seen SM2 Pete Lobese? SM1 Donnie Rollins?

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Ashtabula explosion

Comments: I was serving aboard HMHS Maine in Sasebo Harbor when the explosion occurred aboard the Ashtabula in November 1952, causing 3 or 4 fatalities. Medics from our ship immediately went to the aid of those injured, and brought back several to the hospital ship for treatment. As far as I know, all patients survived.

Keywords: Japan 1950-1954

'54-'56

Comments: Anyone who served during '54-'56 I would like to hear from them.

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Marion S. Youngblood

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looking for ship mates

Comments: I am looking for any shipmates from 1961 and 1962 that served with larry kline I am not sure of his rank. He is my father and I would like to surprize him with some old friends. He doesn't talk about his time onboard much I have to prod him foe information.

Keywords: ashtabula ao-51

USS Ashtabula

Comments: My name is John Hohn- MM1. I was part of the engine room crew. I was aboard the Ashtabula during the explosion. I was in the berthing compartment when the ship "blew up". I immediately went forward to help put foam in the tanks. I have many pictures - some of the explosion and damage.

If anyone is interested in any of the pictures, you can e-mail me: cfhohn@cminet.net

Alvin Bogner, another member of the engine room crew, lives within 2 miles from where we live.

Keywords: USS Ashtabula 1952-1956

FRIEND REUNIONS

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 73-76

Comments: looking for shipmates M and A divison 73-76

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Ashtabula (Korean War)

Comments: My dad was in the Korean War. I went with him and my mom to one reunion. I was told he was called laughing boy. I would like to more about this period in his life. He would only speak briefly about it. Please contact me at melheim@charter.net Thanks

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Korean War

Comments: My name is Aleta Ward. My father, James Thomas Worsham, served on the USS Ashtabula during the Korean War. He was stationed on the Ashtabula in Sasebo at the time of the explosion. (I have a few pictures of the deck all curled up after it happened) He was a radar man. I am unsure of the exact years he was stationed on the Ashtabula or the "Bula" as he often refered to it. My Daddy had some very wonderful memories of his time on the Bula. Unfortunately, my Daddy passed away from renal cancer on March 28, 1997 so I can no longer listen to his stories. I would love to hear from anyone who might have know him and is willing to share any memories they may have. My email address is musicrus1@yahoo.com

Keywords: USS Ashtabula

checking in

Comments: served as a quartermaster from may 1952 to jan 1956. survived the blast nov 1952, God rest those that did not.

Keywords: "the bula"

USS ASHTABULA AO51

Comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE BULA FROM FEBRUARY 1951 TO JUNE 1953 I WAS AGUNNER;S MATE AND WAS ABOARD THE SHIP WHEN SHE BLEW UP IN SASEBO HARBOR WISH TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS ON THE SHIP AT THAT TIME

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Ashtabula 73-76

Comments: would like to here from anyone 73-76

Keywords: Nickname "DANNY"