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| Current Message 1 - October 12, 2009 |
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Entry: 71932
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Shipmates, 1952-1954, USS Bellatrix |
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Kathy Whitley wrote on 2009-10-12 19:32:33.0
Comments: I am the daughter of Bobby Gene Harper. I have a picture of the USS Bellatrix AKA3 that was given to me by my father years ago. He died in 2006. He told me lots of stories about his shipmates. The one I specifically remember is James T. Elrod. I look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: friends of Bobby Harper
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| Current Message 2 - April 21, 2009 |
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Entry: 69934
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
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Cathy Cook wrote on 2009-04-21 11:09:38.0
Comments: Comments: Looking for shipmates that served on the USS Bellatrix from 1953 thru 1956. Particularly would like to find any one who might have known my father SN Francis Lee Perkins Jr. email cathysoftail@sbcgolbal.net
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| Current Message 3 - October 6, 2008 |
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Entry: 67437
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
May 1952 - December 1952 |
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Bob Van Keuren wrote on 2008-10-06 16:21:32.0
Comments: Only aboard 7 months from May to December 1952
Keywords: Korean Service
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| Current Message 4 - January 20, 2007 |
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Entry: 59691
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Pribloff Islands |
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William Kishbaugh wrote on 2007-01-20 13:22:57.0
Comments: I was on the USS Bellatrix AKA 3 when she made the Pribloff Island run in 1953. It was one of the highlights of my 8 yr career at sea. We carried everything imaginable from Seattle to the Pribloffs, including burlap bags of coal. We backloaded fur seal oil and fur seal meal bound for the States. The smell of fur seal meal cannot be soon forgotten. I and some of my shipmates were shipwrecked for a few hours when our cargo barge went aground on the rocks and the outgoing tide left us high and dry. I have some photos taken of us in our artic gear. If you are interested I can e-mail. Now --over half a century later and I still swagger like a sailor--not from alcohol but from old age. (Ha)
Keywords: Bill Kishbaugh, Engineman 3rd Class
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| Current Message 5 - January 26, 2006 |
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Entry: 55412
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Change of Address |
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Harley Whitten wrote on 2006-01-26 11:11:38.0
Comments: Change of Contact information.
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| Current Message 6 - October 5, 2005 |
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Entry: 53434
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
I was just aboard the Bellatrix |
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susan brawley wrote on 2005-10-05 00:00:00.0
Comments: To anyone interested...I just spent several days aboard the Bellatrix, docked in New Orleans. I was there as a volunteer with the SPCA. We took pictures and I would be happy to email anyone once I have them on a disc. It's an old ship! but comfortable and the crew was very accomodating. I am so proud of our military!
Susan Brawley Birmingham, Al
Keywords: USNS Bellatrix
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| Current Message 7 - April 30, 2005 |
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Entry: 50536
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Bellatrix AKA-3 |
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Ken Peeples wrote on 2005-04-30 11:48:57.0
Comments: Looking for shipmates that served on the USS Bellatrix from 1952 thru 1954. Particularly would like to find Barry Bigelow, James T. Elrod, and Ray McDaniel. Contact me at 205-647-1737 or email kenpeeples@hotmail.com
Thanks, Ken Peeples
Keywords: Shipmates
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| Current Message 8 - March 30, 2005 |
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Entry: 49871
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
U.S.S. BELLATRIX |
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JERRY SULLIVAN wrote on 2005-03-30 12:19:18.0
Comments: SUPPLY OFFICE FROM JUNE 1953 TO JUNE 1955 SPENT LAST 6 MONTHS OF ENLISTMENT ON U.S.S.CREE ATF 84
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| Current Message 9 - September 12, 2004 |
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Entry: 45768
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Like to hear from shipmates on USS Bellatrix AKA3 |
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Walter Truitt wrote on 2004-09-12 17:34:21.0
Comments: Would like to have information from men serving on the Bellatrix AKA3 who made the trip to the Pribiloff Island in '53 or anyone serving on this ship when we hauled the 1ST Calvary in '52. I served as a 3rd class gunner's mate from Aug 52 untill Aug 54.
Keywords: USS Bellatrix AKA3
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| Current Message 10 - December 19, 2003 |
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Entry: 39282
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Bellatrix crewman from 1954-55 |
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Walter Mitchell wrote on 2003-12-19 16:46:33.0
Comments: I served aboard the bellatrix 1 year coming over from the Merrick aka97 after we returned from korean service. The Bellatrix made a few shorttrips after that until sailing to San Francico and Hunters point shipyard yo be mothballed.I was among the last to depart to my next ship which was the sperry as12 in San Diego.I Hope this info helps clear up aka3 finality.
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| Current Message 11 - December 19, 2003 |
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Entry: 39281
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Bellatrix crewman from 1954-55 |
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Walter Mitchell wrote on 2003-12-19 16:45:48.0
Comments: I served aboard the bellatrix 1 year coming over from the Merrick aka97 after we returned from korean service. The Bellatrix made a few shorttrips after that until sailing to San Francico and Hunters point shipyard yo be mothballed.I was among the last to depart to my next ship which was the sperry as12 in San Diego.I Hope this info helps clear up aka3 finality.
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| Current Message 12 - May 7, 2003 |
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Entry: 34039
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Now I have an e-mail |
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Richard (Dick) Sarette wrote on 2003-05-07 10:30:41.0
Comments: Looking for old friends
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| Current Message 13 - December 10, 2002 |
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Entry: 30316
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Infro about Reunions |
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Billy Allred wrote on 2002-12-10 20:23:50.0
Comments: I would like to know infro about ship reunion or anyone serving on the ship at this time.
Keywords: Aboard the Bellatrix 1951 to 1953
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| Current Message 14 - April 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 24734
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Bellatrix AKA 3 (1952-53) |
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Philip W. Rathbun wrote on 2002-04-14 11:15:16.0
Comments: Bellatrix was my first duty assignment out of ET school. Reported aboard after recommissioning in 1953, went to the Craig yatds, then to Korea. Was home for christmas then went to the Yards in Pearl Harbor. This trip was unique ,in that both the crew's personal vehicles and families were transported to Hawaii for the period of the overhaul. I had been accepted into the fleet NROTC program and left the ship inMay 1953 for Bainbridre NTC. I understand that the final trip before decommissioning was to the Pribiloff Islands off Alaska to pick up a cargo of seal manure and return it to the lower 48. It is hard to believe that all that happened nearly 50 years ago. Phil Rathbun
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| Current Message 15 - March 29, 2002 |
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Entry: 24378
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
uss bellatrix aka3 |
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marion morgan wrote on 2002-03-29 19:26:21.0
Comments: served as radioman 3rd class po 1952 to june 1954
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| Current Message 16 - September 28, 2001 |
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Entry: 19636
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
1951-54 |
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EWELL T. GUIDRY wrote on 2001-09-28 09:20:23.0
Comments: I - T MATTE WAS ABOARD BELLATRIX FROM 1951 TO NOV 1954 LOOKING FOR SOME ONE THAT WAS ABOARD THE BELLATRIX WHILE I WAS ABOARD HER. PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE. THANKS AGAIN MATTE
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| Current Message 17 - August 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 18771
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
uss bellatrix - aka3 |
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ronald lenc wrote on 2001-08-17 17:40:38.0
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| Current Message 18 - July 15, 2001 |
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Entry: 17994
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Bellatrix Crewman |
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Harley Whitten wrote on 2001-07-15 18:17:02.0
Comments: I have numerous pictures of the ship herself and activities aboard including the rescue at sea of the fishermen mentioned in the article out of "The Amphibian" 06DEC52. One of the injured fishermen had his throat cut nearly from ear to ear.
Keywords: Served abourd the Bellatrix.
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| Current Message 19 - July 7, 2001 |
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Entry: 17824
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Found Blank Photo Album |
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Mark Stolp wrote on 2001-07-07 17:35:02.0
Comments: I was at a thrift sale recently and found a blank photo album of the USS BELLATRIX AKA 3. I am interested in it and don't know anything about it. Also, if anyone needs the album that served on it, I would be happy to send it to them.
MarK A. Stolp Sr.
stolpm@uwstout.edu
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| Current Message 20 - June 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 17592
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Aboard the Bellatrix |
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WILLIAM T. (BILL) Gurrola wrote on 2001-06-26 13:33:00.0
Comments: I reported on board at Craig ship yard Aug.4 1952 Long Beach Ca. First and last ship. One of the guys kept a diary log and I copied it, hope this is of some interest to the person who was trying to get information on his dads service. Aug.13 1952 Left Craig shipyard, anchored in L.A.Harbor 15th Anchored in San Pedro Harbor, loaded supplies 17th Left for San Diago 18th Arrived San Diago, loaded some troops 20th Left San Diago headed for Japan Sept 4, Arrived Yokosuka Japan 19th Left Yoksuka 20th Arrived Hochinoe, Japan loaded troops and cargo 24th arrived Chicasakie Beach and made a practice landing. 26th Left Chickasakie 27th Arrive Yokasuka Oct 5 Left Yokasuka 7th Arrived Otura, Japan loaded troops from the 1st Cav. 9th Left Otura 12th Arrived 40 miles south of the 38th parrallel in Korea and made a practice landing 13th Left the practice area 14th Arrived in Kojo Korea and made a mock invasion 15th left Kojo 16th Arrived Pohang Dong Korea 18th Left Pohang Dong 20th Arrived Schiogama Japan 22nd Left Schiogama 23td Arrived Yoasuka 25th Left Yokasuka 26th Arrived Schiogama Nov 1st Left Schiogama 3rd Arrived Chihchaske, left troops. 5th Left Chickasaki with a typhoon and tidal wave warning 6th Arrived Yokasuka 7th Made a practice landing at Chickasake 7th Left Chickasaki 7th arrived Yokasuka 10th Left Yokasuka 12 arrived Okinawa left off Army M boats 12th left Okinawa 12th, 13th, and 14th hit hard by Typhoon Bess picked up ship wrecked pearl divers floating in the ocean. 15th Arrived Hong Kong China 23rd Left Hong Kong 27th Arrived and left Okinawa returning the ship wrecked crew home. 29th Arrived Yokasuka Dec. 1 Left Japan and headed home. 6th crossed the international date line I remained onboard going to Hawaii,Alsaka finally getting dischared Nov. 1953 Eng 3rd Can any one tell me what ever happend to the Bellatrix? I have photo's of the ship under way taken by a comercial photog from an airplane. I can probebly have them put on a cassette for any on wanting a copy. BGurrola@aol.com
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| Current Message 21 - June 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 17590
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
Aboard the Bellatrix |
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WILLIAM T. (BILL) Gurrola wrote on 2001-06-26 12:20:38.0
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| Current Message 22 - January 5, 2001 |
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Entry: 14102
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Bellatrix AKA 3 |
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John Wilkerson wrote on 2001-01-05 23:18:59.0
Comments: Im looking for any information or pictures of the Bellatrix. My Dad, John W. Wilkerson served on this ship in Korea.
Keywords: USS Bellatrix AKA 3
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| Current Message 23 - September 15, 2000 |
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Entry: 11755
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Union AKA 106 |
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Wayne Summers wrote on 2000-09-15 17:30:41.0
Comments: USS UNION AKA 106 ENGINEMAN
Keywords: Interested in the History of the USS Union, in Korea,1951 to 1954.
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| Current Message 24 - November 6, 1999 |
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Entry: 4077
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
USS Bellatrix AKA 3 - US Navy - Fleet |
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Joe Goldwine wrote on 1999-11-06 00:00:00.0
Comments: Served on USS Bellatrix AKA 3 in Long Beach Calif. for one year mid 1953 to mid 1954 after one year in Korea. 2nd Class Electricans Mate
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| Current Message 25 - April 25, 1999 |
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Entry: 2996
USS Bellatrix (AKA-3) |
info wanted |
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JAMES MCMAHON wrote on 1999-04-25 00:00:00.0
Comments: Any information of interest on USS Bellatrix AKA 3 while on duty in Korea.
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Crew member
On Sun, 25 Apr 1999
Jim McMahon Email address wrote:
Street: 16 Holyoke St.
City: Easthampton
State/Prov: Ma.
ZIP: 01027
Country: USA
Phone: 413 527 3808
Fax:
Email: VGMJJM@AOL.COM
Served aboard the Bellatrix AKA3, Ex Merchant Marine Ship Raven during
the Korean war. Carried Army trucks and supplies from Japan to Korea
and took part in a few amphibious landings there. Did not see the
Bellatrix in the list of AKA's. At that time I was QM(s) 2/c
Jim McMahon SMCS USN, (RET)
Ship news article
From: VGMJJM@aol.com
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999
This article appears in the Amphibious Force Pacific Fleet newspaper
"The Amphibian, dated Saturday December 6 1952 " USS Bellatrix Saves
Fishermen From Seas.
Twelve Okinawa fishermen were saved from possible drowning recently when
they were rescued from the sea by a lifeboat crew from the USS Bellatrix
(AKA-3).
The sea rescue took place as the Bellatrix was enroute to Hong Kong from
Yokosuka, Japan, after having been diverted from her usual course by a
typhoon.
While the ship was steaming about sixty miles southeast of Formosa, M.C.
Smith, SN, a lookout, sighted an object. As the ship drew nearer, the
object was identified as a closely-packed group of men clinging to the
wrecked remains of a wooden boat.
Under the supervision of C.H. Webster, BMC,. the ship's lifeboat was
lowered to rescue the men. Kenneth A. Hubbard served as boat coxswain,
and returned the survivors to the Bellatrix.
Once of board, the fishermen were all given an examination by the
Medical Officer. Two men, who were badly injured, were taken to the
ship's sick bay for treatment.
The survivors were originally from a small island of the Okinawa group
lying 130 miles east of Formosa.Their 150-foot boat had been torn apart
by a typhoon and 15 of the 27 crewmen had washed overboard.
Those picked up by the Bellatrix had been clinging to the remainder of
their boat for two days.
Later the Bellatris was routed to return the shipwrecked fisher-men to
their homes at Okinawa.
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