Before she was the Polaris, she was the Donald McKay

Comments: Does this count? My parents and I sailed from Copenhagen to Boston in the fall of 1939 on the Donald McKay before she was commissioned the USS Polaris AF-

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USS POLARIS AF11 REUNION FOR 2006

Comments: The USS POLARIS AF11 reunion for 2006 is set from May 8 through May 11, 2006 at Circus-Circus in Las Vegas, NV. The banquet is set for Tuesday Night, May 9, 2006 at Circus-Cirus. For details contact Bill Scott by e-mail.

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P.S. to the last entry

Comments: Corrections and additions to my previous entry. My dad was an ensign at the time. I have a copy of his orders from the Polaris (AF-11) dated 18 June 1945 along with photographs: Looking over edge of the USS Polaris at the PBY, A boat rescuing survivors, The survivors on the deck of the USS Polaris, And a photo of the USS Polaris signed by the survivors.

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Seaplane rescue by the USS Polaris

Comments: My father, Lt jg Leonard W. Lowes, was on a PBY seaplane enroute from Okinawa to Hawaii to join the planning session for the invasion of mainland Japan when the plane developed mechanical problems and went down. Later in the day the USS Polaris, while running evasive tactics spotted the downed aircraft and, at great risk to themselves, rescued the 29 men on board the PBY. First of all as an aviator and a son, thank you! Also while on the Polaris my dad was introduced to another sailor from Cape Girardeau, MO. Dad couldn't remember the sailors name, only that his family owned the Buckner-Ragsdale clothing store in Cape. I would like to hear from anyone who has information on this event or the young sailor from Cape. Thank you again, and if you are ever in the area, please contact me and I will tell my dad. Cape Girardeau is located on the Mississippi River about half way between St Louis MO and Menphis TN.

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Looking for Asbestos Exposure Info

Comments: Ed Weaver served as a boiler tender on the Polaris from May 1952 - January 1956. Unfortunately, Ed died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, in August of 2003. We represent Ed's widow and children, and we're trying to locate any of Ed's shipmates who might have information regarding boilers or any other equipment or asbestos-containing products to which Ed was exposed while onboard the Polaris. If you have information, or know someone who might, please call me at 1-800-981-4001, ext. 175, or email me at rwebb@levinslaw.com. Thanks!

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USS POLARIS 1943 - 1945

Comments: To Tor Welch: I am the coxswain that removed the replacement pilots from the plane. I have an original copy of the Polaris ships newspaper thatis the true story of the rescue event, and a copy of the Polaris with the autografts of the pilots. I will send you a copy if you would like to have them.

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USS POLARIS 1943 - 1945

Comments: To Tor Welch: I am the coxswain that removed the replacement pilots from the plane. I have an original copy of the Polaris ships newspaper thatis the true story of the rescue event, and a copy of the Polaris with the autografts of the pilots. I will send you a copy if you would like to have them.

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U.S.S. Polaris AF11

Comments: I was on the Polairs a short time while she was in wet dock at Mare Island...Feb. 1950 to May 1950 I was the ships clerk a PN3.

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U.S.S. Polaris AF11

Comments: I was on the Polairs a short time while she was in wet dock at Mare Island...Feb. 1950 to May 1950 I was the ships clerk a PN3.

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USS Polaris AF11 Reunion for 2005

Comments: The 2005 USS Polaris AF11 Reunion will be Tuesday, May 31, Wednesday June 1 and Thursday June 2, 2005, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in New Orleans, Lousiana. The banquet will be Tuesday Night May 31, 2005. For more details contact C. W. "Bill" Scott at 205-338-7841 or email at bamafan57@juno.com

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U.S.S. Polaris AF 11

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web address for USS POLARIS AF11

Comments: The USS POLARIS AF11 web address is: http://usspolarisaf11.us/

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USS POLARIS AF11 2004 REUNION

Comments: There will be a USS POLARIS AF11 reunion in Branson, Mo. April 13, 14 and 15, 2004. For information call Clarence W. "Bill" Scott at 205-338-7841.

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Looking for USS Polaris Af11 Crewmates

Comments: My father served on board the USS Polaris from 1954 to October 1956. He is desperately looking for any crew members who would have served with him during that time. Please help me find my fathers crewmates. Thankyou and God Bless...

Keywords: Looking for shipmates during the years from 1954 to October 1956 for my father Raymond C. Mulholland

Comments: Linda Garner: I e-mailed you and it was returned. We have a reunion planed for 2004. Visit the POLARIS WEB SITE at http://www.usspolarisaf11.org/ and contact me at bamafan57@juno.com. We would like to have your father join our group. I was aboard the Polaris 9/1951 to 9/1954 and an engineman. Bill Scott

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Johhnny C. Garner & Linda Garner

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Reunion 2003 or 2004

Comments: My father, Johnny C. Garner, was in the Navy from June 1, 1949 to March, 1953. He served on the USS Polaris as Fireman and Metalsmith. I only know this from notations in an old family bible. I would like to be able to suprise him with information about his shipmates and an opportunity to attend a reunion. I appreciate any information you can provide me.

Sincerest Thanks Linda Garner Sailor's Daughter

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Rodney E. Davis

Comments: Rodney E. Davis, please contact me. I would like to get you and your brother registered in the Polaris Reunion Group. My e-mail address is: bamafan57@juno.com. My telephone number is 205-338-7841. Bill Scott, USS POLARIS AF11, EN2 1951-1954

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Rodney E. Davis

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MY TWIN BROTHER AND I WERE ABOARD HER, FROM JUNE 1952 THROUGH JUNE 1953. WE MADE THE PORTS OF YOKOS

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Black Gang - Snipe

Comments: Aboard Dec. 1953 - Sept. 1956. AF 11 still has the record tonnage replenished during operations for a ship of her class. Hope to hear from some of the crew.

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Russell Klein Wrote on 2003

Comments: Served from Dec. 1950 to July 1952.Had some good times and some bad, but will never forget. Am now President of the Imjin Chapter Southern IL.Korean War Veterans Association.

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Change of e-mail address

Comments: I just wanted to list my new e-mail address in case any former shipmates would like to contact me. My new e-mail address is donjefferson@sbcglobal.net

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Polaris Web Site

Comments: I am the web master for the USS Polaris and publish the ships "Polaris News"

http://usspolarisaf11.org

Come visit the crew. Don bartlett

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Please contact my Dad

Comments: Hello, I am the son of James Blagg. He served aboard the Polaris AF-11 during the Korean War. I found your website and would greatly appreciate it if you could contact my Father with reunion information regarding the Polaris. His web address is (JebFeb31@aol.com) We get to go to some baseball games together every year and he is always saying I wonder what happened to.... Now maybe he can get some of the answers. Thank You, Jeff Blagg.

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Reunion 2002

Comments: The USS Polaris AF11 reunion for 2002 is set for 10/01/02 thru 10/03/02 for Circus Circus in Reno, Nevada. For details contact Clarence "Bill" Scott 205-338-7841 or e-mail bamafan57@juno.com or Lee Nunez 337-538-2291. (His area code was incorrectly entered in previous note.)

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What happened to the U.S.S. Polaris AF-11

Comments: Have been e-mailing crew members of the Polaris AF-11. Would like to make connections with as many as I can. Would like to know what happened to the Polaris. Four years of my life was spent on that ship and now from a distance of almost fifty years those four years were very special.

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USS POLARIS AF11 NEWSLETTER

Comments: The USS POLARIS AF11 has been holding an annual reuion. This year the reunion will be in San Antonio, TX October 22-27, 2001 with a banquet on Thursday October 25, 2001. For information call C.W. Scott at (205)338-7841 or e-mail bamafan57@juno.com or call Lee Nunez (334) 538-2291 or e-mail leerbobcat@camtel.net.

The USS POLARIS AF11 also has a newsletter and information about the newsletter may be obtained by calling Scott of Nunez.

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