1945-1947

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Keywords: My grandfather Harold L Chace served on the USS Bolster from 1945-1947, he was from Massachusetts. I was looking for nayone that knew him or had pictures. Thank you!

Wrong web address

Comments: The Bolster web address is

www.americanfleettugmuseum.org

Thank you.

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The Bolster needs our help!

Comments: She needs our help! Bruce Martens of the Fleet Tug Museum has been working over the past five years to get the Bolster released from mothballs to become a museum piece. He is desperately seeking sponsorships for her restoration and has been lobbying the government to save her. Please visit his website, www.fleettugmuseum.com for more info.

Bolster was slated for destruction this past January and Bruce was able to get her a stay of execution for now, but the clock is still ticking. If there are any of you out there that may have a connection to request restoration sponsorships, please do all you can. Once she is gone, she is gone. From what I've read on these posts, she has left us all with some great memories and relationships. It's time to pay her back.

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Comments: I know this update is past due. I'm finding more and more of my old crew members. I plan to get out and go see the old girl one more time. Looking at some of the Pictures taken of the crew quarters and engine room the GSB8 coopers were replaced with detroit diesels. There were so many great times to be had when we were all home ported out of Honolulu. Anyone please feel free to E-mail.

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Anyone serve with Chuck GOUGH in the late 40s?

Comments: I was going through some of my Dad's old Navy records and pictures, and found out he served on the USS Bolster in the late 40s. Any shipmates of him still out there? If so, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you.

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JAMES (JIMMY) JOHNSON

Comments: I am trying to find some of my old friends that served with me on the ARS-38 USS Bolster in 1953-1957.

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Bolster Shipmates

Comments: Just amazed to find so much info. Hope to hear from some old freinds.

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Hello Shipmates

Comments: hello shipmates, didn't recognize any names in the correspodence but Neil Hansen mentioned some people I knew ~ I worked for Bosun Dunbar and remember chief Kruk when he was enlisted. How the memories fade but are easily recalled. Had many great times aboard the Bolster and her liberty ports..... It's nice to see some shipmates are still around! Was nice to say hello, hope this e-mail finds all of you in good health. Take care yourselfs......

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Gerald Francis Cassidy

Comments: I am sorry to report that my father-in-law, Gerald Francis Cassidy passed away peacefully while sleeping on Friday April 21, 2006 at the Menlo Park, CA VA Hospital.

I am searching for a portrait of him in uniform so that his portrait can be placed on a memorial wall for long-time residents of the VA Menlo Park, CA facility.

Thank-yo very much, Colleen and Patrick Cassidy

Keywords: Looking for military pix of Gerald Francis Cassidy

USS BOLSTER ARS-38 1961-1963

Comments: Looking for others that were onboard same time as me. I went to her de-commissioning a few years ago.

Keywords: After falling off of the Pali Lookout in 1963 I spent 16 months in Navy hospital.

shipmatesuss bolster ars 38

Comments: ship mates please contact me

Keywords: RED , korea , 1952-1955.

Who Is She Named After?

Comments: Just curious - anyone know who in particular the USS Bolster was named after?

My family has a long ocean-going history and there aren't many of us, maybe it's one of us.

thanks, Scott Bolster

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i've never been in the navy, but i am doing some research on a zippo lighter ?????

Comments: zippo collector trying to find out info an zippo lighter, it has the ship name. does anyone know when it was made??? to think i have a lighter that might have lite cigarettes of someone in Pearl Harbour, vietnam, ect. fighting to protect our country make me want to know more about it's era. if anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

Keywords: U.S.S. BOLSTER ARS-38

bolster ars-38, served 81-84

Comments: i made two west-pacs on the bolster and rode her to long beach for the reserve navy. i was an em3 and became a huge shitbird. drank alot of beer in every port and fell in love many times over seas. im back in the army reserves now as a first lt in the army nurse corp. any one out there know of a get together anywhere?

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1969-1970

Comments: Served in Vietnam 1969 1970 anyone here from that era? Skipper had a heart attack on the signal bridge, when we were pulling out for Manila and died. conatct me if you wish, like to talk to some of the guys. Larry

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USS Bolster Crewman

Comments: I am entering this on behalf of my father inlaw Harry Ben Crim, Engiman 2d Class DV, Salvage Diver. He served his entire time in the Navy on the USS Bolster -- 1952 until 1956. He would be interested in hearing from anyone who was abord the vessel during that time frame.

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Bolster ARS 38

Comments: I was an Engine man on the Bolster 1-56 to 5-57 any one out there checkin like me?

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crew member 82-85

Comments: just wonder if any fellow crew members where out there.some of the best times of my life where out to sea on the uss bolster

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USS BOLSTER ARS-38

Comments: I WAS STATIONED ONBOARD FROM SEPT 1972-DEC 1975 REINLISTED FOR POSTAL CLERK A SCHOOL. MADE 2 WEST PACS AND CROSSED THE EQUATOR. I REMEMBER RIDING A TYPHOON OUTSIDE OF TAIWAN?

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Reviving USS BOLSTER...

Comments: Dear sirs.... I am in the beginning stages of starting a floating maritime museum..AMERICAN FLEET TUG MUSEUM. I recently found out the the ARS-38 BOLSTER & the ARS-42 RECLAIMER have both just been designated "obsolete", meaning they will be made into forgine cars or razor blades!!!!! I an intent on getting one of the ARS's and hope to make it the BOLSTER. I would GREATLY appreciate receiving ANY information, ANY stories, ANY photos and a feeling of if there is ANY interest among you all relating to the restoration of the BOLSTER. You can Email me at TUGBRUCE@AOL.COM or call me at (707) 645-1377. My mailing address is BRUCE T. MARTENS P.O. Box 3324 San Rafael, CA. 94912 Thank you

Keywords: To the BOLSTER crew!!!!

USS BOLSTER (ARS 38)

Comments: BOLSTER was my first ship - after completing diving officer training and surface warfare officer school, I served on her from November 1980 to November 1982 - first as Communications Officer, then as Operations Officer.

I was already headed that way, but the experience completed my conversion to the inverterate "tug-thug" that I remain today. I well remember the tutelage I received from the wardroom - particularly Bosun (LT) Don Dunbar and Chief Engineer (LT) Ed Kruk - and from the chiefs and petty officers of Ops Dept.

A single WESTPAC showed me the wonders of Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Guam, and Chinhae Korea. I made my deepest dive on air (190 ft) in the process of recovering USS THOMASTON's 22,000 lb anchor from the clutches of truly massive coral heads.

All in all, two years well spent. I transfered to MDSU-1 the day BOLSTER departed Pearl Harbor for change of homeport to Long Beach CA, and transfer to the Naval Reserve Fleet - I cast of line No 2 from the pier and saluted smartly as I bid her farewell.

I remember fondly my days and shipmates on BOLSTER, truly a grand old lady.

Neil Hansen Manama Bahrain

Keywords: BOLSTER, ARS 38, Pearl Harbor

USS Bolster

Comments: I served on the USS Bolster from 1959-62. Looking to get in touch with others that I served with.

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USS Bolster (ARS 38) Sailor (71-75)

Comments: I served on Bloster as the Ships Bosun for 71 - 75. I had great times in WESTPAC and in and around Pearl. I have the greatest memories of all my Shipmates that I served with.

We all had great times [or so we think now] during Stand-by Salvage , DaNang, Salvage Training in Pearl, Subic and then training Korea & Kaoshung.

Gee, life was uncomplicated then. You woprked hard and then played hard.

Bolster was a very tight crew.

Tim Stark

Keywords: WESTPACs 71-72, 73 & 74

I WAS THERE

Comments: I REMEMBER BIG BERTHA AND --GQ--- AND OPERATION INSWEEP AND FOUR PT MOORINGS. THAT WAS SOME GOOD OLD DAYS. REMEMBER THOSE TIMES WE WERE GOING THROUGH TRAINING IN PI. AND IT WAS DURING THE TYPHOON SEASON. WE HAD NO DRY THINGS LEFT TO WEAR AND THE RAIN JUST DIDNT LET UP. BOY THAT WAS FUN . I WOULD LOVE TO LAY ANOTHER LEG OF BEACH GEAR. AND TAKE A STRAIN ON THAT OLD TOWING ENGIN. BREAK OUT THAT DEWATTERING GEAR AND RAISE A WRECK OR TWO , THEN GO AND TAKE A TOW TO SINGAPORE OR GUAM . LETS ALL JOIN UP FOR ANOTHER 20. THE BOLSTER WAS ABT. THE BEST DUTY STATION I REMEMBER AND THE BEST MEMORIES ARE THERE.HILLIS

Keywords: BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND OWN THE T--SHIRT--------TIM STARK, RON FULKERSON AND ALL THOSE OTHER DIVERS AND CREW MEMBERS BMCS DV HILLIS

Look for Shipmates USS Bolster ARS-38 1969-1972

Comments: I am looking for Viet Nam Era mates on the Bolster (ARS-38) touring out of Pearl. I am John Tepper, a cook aboard the ARS-38 on some missions to Guam and Da Nang and in Pearl Harbor in the late 60s and early 70s. Any one named Dunn? Robinson?? Any body rember Nina Dunn??

Keywords: Viet Nam Era, mates, Bolster, (ARS-38), Pearl Harbor, cook, Guam, Da Nang, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, Tepper, Dunn, Robinson

Looking for Shipmates ARS-38 1970-1973

Comments: I am looking for Vite Nam Era mates on the Bolster (ARS-38) touring out of Pearl. I was a cook aboard a couple of trips to Guam and Da Nang in the late 60s and early 70s.

Keywords: Viet Nam Era,, Bolster (ARS-38) Pearl Harbor, Guam, Da Nang, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

USS BOLSTER ARS-38

Comments: I was aboard the USS BOLSTER ARS-38 in 1948 & 1949. Was wondering whatever happened to her. I was sent to Radar school at Tresure Island and them transferred to the USS MAGPIE AMS-25. Any help about either ship will be appreciated. Don Curran

Keywords: USSBOLSTERARS-38 AND THE USSMAGPIE AMS-25

Looking For Shipmates

Comments: JUst checking out there to see if any old shipmates are watching this site. Lets talk. I was a Radioman on the BOLSTER 1958-1961. Larry Nisbet

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ON THE BOLSTER 1954-1956

Comments: Hello shipmates. I was on the Bolster from 1954 to 1956. I was an (Enginemen 2nd class) when I left the Navy. Any old pals out there, contact me at my email, blankenshipj1@yahoo.com

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Bolster friends

Comments: COMSERVPAC, USS WARRICK AKA98, MBP1, ServCraft 4, USS APL30

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ARS 38 Booklet of General plans

Comments: I am looking for Blueprints and specs for the Bolster class tug. Would anyone have the booklet of General Plans that I could copy? Thanks, ----- Ch. Engr. Tom Barber E: lizntom@hotmail.com

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Crew Member from 7/46 to 2/48 USS Bolster (ARS-38)

Comments: I also can recall many towing and salvage operations from Subic Bay to Samar, P.I. and Aleutian Islands I.E. Adak, Attu & Kiska

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USS Bolster (ARS-38)

Comments: I was aboard Bolster ARS-38 7-46 till 2-48 Rank: SK3, freind of Andy Faria, Uzal Mills, Harold Brown, and others Feel free to contact me at Husky2500rider@aol.com

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Crew Member

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LOOKING FOR SHIP MATES

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USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)

Comments: USS BOLSTER ARS-38; Friends: James Brinson, Opecinsky(radio man)

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USS BOLSTER ARS 38

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Searching for crewmen

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served on the Bolster from Sept. 1945 thru July, 1946 in Youkasuka or Tokyo Bay. We pulled us sunken Japanese vessels and disposed of them at sea. Lookin gforward to hearing from you. Bob Schroeder

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Father served on uss bolster 1952-1954

Comments: My fater served on the Bolster in 1952-54, he is looking for a few shipmates and friends, he was a diver and was working in the engine room and with the water systems, he also served on the Repose for a while. We are looking for friends and reunions of those there at the same time. I have always enjoyed the stories of dives and rough times on the sea. It was nice to find a web site for the great ships.My father is Charles (Chuck) Ray Tippen he is now 71 yrs old and lives in Sulphur Louisiana, 337-583-2750. Give him a call if you were there too. Thanks Daphne

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early 60s

Comments: It's good to find this page about the uss bolster.I served as a enginman(EN3)on her from feb 60 to may 63,I have a lot of fond memories of her.I was on it for the trip to brisbane,australia and new zealand.crossing the equator as a polywog was a day to remember.I enjoy reading the history of the ship and her korean days.i would also like to hear from shipmates.hearing things about the bolster just makes me prouder of her and I am proud to have served on her.

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Crew member of the Bolster 66

Comments: I was lucky enough to make one westpac cruse with the ship before being transfered to USS Benewah APB 35. After the westpac trip I went home to get married and when I came back the ship was out to sea. When they came home I helped with the lines. At the bow line they said I had orders to Little Creek VA. The stern line said I was going to Phili. buy the time I got to the gang plank they said I was going to Vietnam. They were all correct. What a way to start a marrage.

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Ship's Crew Early 50's

Comments: I served on the USS Bolster (ARS-38) 1952-53. I started out as a seaman under Chief Getty. Then I became Log Room Yeoman, and then Ship's Yeoman. I remember a day in the outer Wonson Harbor when we were transferring our Exec (Glen ?)to a ship that was returning to Japan. A shore battery opened up and hit close enough to us that I picked up shrapnel from the shells on the bridge. I never talked with the exec but they were coming pretty close to him, too. Anyone remember?

Keywords: Chief Getty; Liberty in Yokuska; Doc; Wonson Harbor; Sam Pan duty; Glen Short;

NAFTS REUNION

Comments: Have not found anyone from Bolster yet, but going to the National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors Reunion in San Diego Oct 4-8. Any Tug Sailors out there--come join us! Info at www.nafts.com/reunion

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tour of duty 1959-63

Comments: I couldn't believe it when I came across all of the comments that have been made about the Bolster. I served on her after the police action. We were all out of Pearl. We did make trips to Austrailia and to new zealand. those were great days. and I missed them dearly after my discharge. Does anyone know how I could get a list of people who served on her during the early sixty's. I have lost track of so many great people.

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USS Bolster ARS38

Comments: I have been thinking a lot about Korea today, on the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of that "police action"--been thinking about being on board the Bolster, the refugees on the island of Cheju, Wonsan Harbor, and Chosan at the Yalu River under the British. Anyone out there remember me and these experiences?

Keywords: USS Bolster ARS38, Jerry Cutten, Chuck Davis, James Hall, Paul Dunham, Wattles,Green SK2, GivensQM3, Lt Dales Exec., Burnside QM2, Blackwell, Dizzy Davis, Skipper H.H.Harding, 'Baker' Skaggs

USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)

Comments: USS GRASP (ARS-24) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)

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