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| Current Message 1 - September 1, 2009 |
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Entry: 71480
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Can Do 42 Reunion '09 |
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David Johnson (Hazel) wrote on 2009-09-01 18:25:52.0
Comments: Nov. 16 - Nov. 21 2009 Reunion (First) Calling all Reclaimer Sailors. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas Nev. With NAFTS Reunion. Rounding up all able body Seaman to attend 1st Annual Reunion and "Trade old War Stories" with all the "Old Salts." Bring pictures, Film and any Memrobillia to the pow-wow. e-mail me or Pat Winston (cordinator)At; patwinston@gmail.com "Welcome Home Sailor!" Fair Winds and Following Seas
Keywords: Can Do 42, Vietnam, Korea, Market Time, CINCPAC Fleet / SERVRON 5, NAFTS.
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| Current Message 2 - April 27, 2008 |
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Entry: 65407
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Looking for USS reclaimer ARS 42 Crew |
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Wally Hurt wrote on 2008-04-27 00:06:51.0
Comments: Looking to reconnect with crew mates.
Keywords: USS Reclaimer ARS 42, Served during 1951-1954. Served with Stodgil, Ontjes, Bettencourt, Heckle, Roberts, Rotary, Commanding officers Calhoun and Kilpatrick.
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| Current Message 3 - April 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 65306
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
salvage of usns card saigon 1964 |
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leonard tessnear wrote on 2008-04-19 13:42:28.0
Comments: If anyone reads this that was on the uss reclaimer between nov.1962 to jan.1965 please call or e-mail me I need some information very urgent. thanks
Keywords: salvage of the usns card in vietnam
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| Current Message 4 - November 5, 2007 |
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Entry: 62862
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Reclaimer diver |
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William Blewett wrote on 2007-11-05 18:18:06.0
Comments: Did a few west-pac tours on it.Kor.salvage jog,airplane crashs,all from about 1957 to 1961 some TAD salvage .one was on the safegard to bring up the mini sub just off pearl harbor. I had the dive locker. Went from there to Knots diver team out of long beach ca. Any old shipmates still around?.
Keywords: Starky was the master diver,Danforth the capt.
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| Current Message 5 - October 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 53828
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
MyDad served on the Reclaimer |
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Kay Hoernemann wrote on 2005-10-29 00:00:00.0
Comments: My Dad served on the Reclaimer... not real sure of the years, but I believe it was between '50 - '53. His name was John Loberg, so if anyone served with him, sure would love to hear any stories you are willing to tell. Dad passed away in 2000. My brother and I are trying to put together any stories, pictures or anything to pass on to my brother's son so he can know about his Grandfather. We do have a woderful picture of the Reclaimer that was one of Dad's prize possessions. Dad had attended many Navy reunions before his passing so was in touch with a few of his Navy friends. Thanks.
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| Current Message 6 - October 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 53827
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
MyDad served on the Reclaimer |
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Kay Hoernemann wrote on 2005-10-29 00:00:00.0
Comments: My Dad served on the Reclaimer... not real sure of the years, but I believe it was between '50 - '53. His name was John Loberg, so if anyone served with him, sure would love to hear any stories you are willing to tell. Dad passed away in 2000. My brother and I are trying to put together any stories, pictures or anything to pass on to my brother's son so he can know about his Grandfather. We do have a woderful picture of the Reclaimer that was one of Dad's prize possessions. Dad had attended many Navy reunions before his passing so was in touch with a few of his Navy friends. Thanks.
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| Current Message 7 - September 8, 2005 |
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Entry: 53057
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Radioman 1982-1985 |
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Don Blanco wrote on 2005-09-08 00:00:00.0
Comments: I was stationed on the Reclaimer from February 1982 to January 1985. Made two westpacs on her and in 1983-84, we were midpac's softball champions defeating the largest ship stationed in Pearl Harbor at the time. (USS Jason)It's Ironic cause we were one of the smallest ships in the harbor even though we were actually stationed on the Hickam side of the island. I served under ship captains R.L. Owens and J.M. Evans during that timeframe. We conducted a number of salvops even recovering two bodies from an FA-14 that crashed in the pacific, and participated in joint military exercises with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on a couple of ocassions. I would love to hear from any of my shipmates from that period and enjoy reading all the entries from the other Reclaimer brothers.
Keywords: Ars-42
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| Current Message 8 - August 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 52439
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Starky's Boys |
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Paul Perkins wrote on 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0
Comments: In response to "Starkey's Boys":
Chris:
I was also a diver stationed on the Reclaimer during Ed Starkey's tenure in the Reclaimer dive locker. I was stationed on the ship from 1987 - 1990. I believe you came on board shortly before I left.
I would be interested in the book about Ed. Please e-mail me with the information at PJPerkins2003@Yahoo.Com
Paul J. Perkins
Keywords: USS Reclaimer, ARS 42
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| Current Message 9 - April 30, 2005 |
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Entry: 50528
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Ex Diver from USS Reclaimer |
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christopher lavoie wrote on 2005-04-30 06:23:30.0
Comments: I was a diver on board the USS Reclaimer from 1990-1992. Soon after I was sent to MDSU-1 in Honolulu, the reclaimer was decommed and placed in West lock of Pearl Harbor in the "mothball" fleet there.
I am working on a book about the Reclaimer when i was on board. It is called Starkey's Boys after the MDV Ed Starkey. It should be available in 2005. Please let me know if you would like to be notified when it is out.
Keywords: uss reclaimer ars 42
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| Current Message 10 - March 5, 2005 |
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Entry: 49357
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
uss reclaimer plaque |
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Pete BURKE wrote on 2005-03-05 08:14:58.0
Comments: This is purely for information. When I was researching the plaque I obtained and I am now selling it on e-bay. I would be expecially pleased if it ended up with a true collector with links to the vessel. It had been presented to my mess, The Royal Military Police in Hong Kong but was sold to me when we disbanded in 1997.
Keywords: USS RECLAIMER ARS 42 wall plaque
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| Current Message 11 - May 10, 2004 |
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Entry: 42949
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Reclaimer Skipper |
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John Kilpatrick wrote on 2004-05-10 15:52:55.0
Comments: I believe my father, Marion C. Kilpatrick, was a commander of the Reclaimer sometime during the 50's, but I'll have to do a bit of research to pin that down. He enlisted in the Army in 1928 (lying about his age at 14!) and after 6 years left the Army and enlisted in the Navy. He eventually became a Master Diver and then a Warrant Diver by the beginning of WW-II. He was commissioned an LDO/Salvage in WWII, but his designator was changed to unlimited duty after the war. He retired as a LCDR in 1958. He commanded several salvage ships and fleet tugs from 1946 - 1955.
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| Current Message 12 - December 19, 2003 |
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Entry: 39286
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
Reclaiming ARS-42 RECLAIMER |
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Bruce Martens wrote on 2003-12-19 21:24:43.0
Comments: I am working on saving the RECLAIMER as a working maritime museum and would LOVE to hear from ANY of her former crew... Bruce T. Martens P.O. Box 3324 San Rafael, CA 94912-3324 Tugbruce@AOL.com
Keywords: ARS-42 RECLAIMER
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| Current Message 13 - November 28, 2002 |
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Entry: 29994
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
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Jake Hose wrote on 2002-11-28 15:47:40.0
Comments: Trying to contact shipmates that served with me during these years. I am retired and am currently living in Rocport, Tx. Would like to chat and reminiss about the good ol' days aboard ship. Searching for C.A. Crawford (THE NOSE). If you have any information please contact me by email or phone. Thanks,, Jake
Keywords: Jake, I was on board the USS Reclaimer from 1952-DEC. 1954 . Worked for Calhoun, H.K. Smith, G.Ruber.
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| Current Message 14 - November 28, 2002 |
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Entry: 29992
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
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Jake Hose wrote on 2002-11-28 15:29:32.0
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| Current Message 15 - October 29, 2002 |
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Entry: 29143
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
USS Reclaimer (ARS42) |
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Mike Morton wrote on 2002-10-29 16:08:49.0
Comments: I was a second class diver on board for 2 westpac cruises. Would like to hear from real friends that went on to finish the cruise after I left her in Pusan Korea.
Keywords: ARS 42 Can Do circa 1977
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| Current Message 16 - June 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 26209
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
USS RECLAIMER ARS 42 |
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Hugh Campbell wrote on 2002-06-11 22:56:24.0
Comments: I served aboard the Reclaimer from April '52 to Oct or Nov '53. I was one of the ships yoeman the entire time I was on board. I came on board after Seaman Bruce Hopping left and just before A.C. Calhoun became the commanding officer. Please E-mail if you want I've only kept in touch with two of my former shipmates.
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| Current Message 17 - July 12, 2000 |
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Entry: 10318
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
uss reclaimer ars 42 |
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jim lawson wrote on 2000-07-12 23:03:30.0
Comments: I served on the reclaimer 52-53. i was at sakeho hang korea and wanson. we did bring back a bottomless ship to sadebo japan etc.
i did find it interesting when the uss reclaimer was decommissioned in pearl harber a few years ago my daughter was stationed there with her husband. she attended the ceremonies and sent me the program that stated who the commanding officers were etc. when i served lt. commander a calhoun was our commanding officer and was not mentioned . the program stated another name.
i would like to here from some of the ship mate
jim
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| Current Message 18 - February 15, 2000 |
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Entry: 6998
USS Reclaimer (ARS-42) |
ship personnel 1951/1952 |
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David Holtzer wrote on 2000-02-15 21:02:25.0
Comments: I am a former crew member of the USS Reclaimer and served aboard her from 1951 to 1952. I am looking for old shipmates.
I saw service on the Reclaimer 1950 to 1952. To my recollection on going to the aid of the USS Walke that hit a mine, We got the call around 0400hours in the morning that caught us with only half the crew on board as we were on port & starboard liberty. We were prepared to tow her in but she had power and emergency steering so we escorted her back to Japan.
One of the other functiom that we volunteered for was transporting ROK and British Royal Marines for raids on Songjin and picking them up the next day with North Korean prisoners.
I'm proud to say that I earned 3 of the Reclaimers 6 battle stars.
Keywords: Wonsan seige. etc
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999
Craig Alexander Rothhammer Email address wrote:
The USS GRAPLE is (ARS-7), a Diver class rescue/salvage ship. I served
on her sister ships, USS GRASP (ARS-24) & USS BOLSTER (ARS-38).
The salvage navy was heavily engaged in the Korean War, close in, and
often under fire. They provided salvage support to the Army, Navy,
Air Force & Marines, Search & Rescue, UDT & special ops operations,
towing, interdiction/patroling, Humanitarian and many other tasks.
I have listed below the records of the eight Diver Class ARS's that I
have certain knowledge of their participation in the Korean War. Many
of them were also WWII and Vietnam veterans.
In the Salvage Navy, we understood ARS not to mean Auxiliary Rescue &
Salvage, but rather "Always Ready Ships". If there was a dirty job to
do, we were the one's to call upon. We paid for this respect in sweat
and blood.
See: Ship History
USS RECLAIMER (ARS-42)
Displacement 2,160 Length 213'6" Beam 43'0" Draw 14'0" Speed 16 k
Complement 120 Armament 4 40mm Class Diver
Reclaimer recommissioned on 1 December 1950 for service in the Korean
conflict and, after shakedown off San Diego towed AP-23 to Hawaii.
Arriving at Pearl Harbor on 12 February 1951, she then proceeded on
across the Pacific touched at Majuro and Guam, and reached Sasebo, Japan
29 April.
On 8 May Reclaimer got underway to aid SS Muhlenberg Victory, grounded
on Uku Shima, an island near Sasebo. With the aid of Grasp (ARS-24), she
refloated the ship a week later and on 27 May towed YO-179 to Pusan,
Korea. She then steamed to Wonsan for patrol duties between that port
and Songjin. In mid-June, she escorted Walke (DD-723), damaged by a
mine, to Sasebo. Six days later, she returned to Pusan to tow the
burning merchantman Plymouth Victory, back to Sasebo where the fire was
extinguished. During August Reclaimer assisted in minesweeping and laid
buoys in Wonsan Harbor. On 7 September, she refloated the beached
Japanese LST Q 081 at Kangnung, Korea. On 10 October, with Yuma
(ATF-94), she towed the Royal Navy's hospital ship Mairne which had
lost a propeller, on a westward passage through the crowded and narrow
Shimonoseki Straits. This was the only hospital ship supporting U.N.
forces at that time.
On 22 January 1952, she departed Yokosuka to return to her homeport,
Pearl Harbor, where she remained until 21 October. Returning to WestPae
with YC 104 in tow, Reclaimer reached Sasebo on 17 November.
On 2 December she arrived at Sokeho Hang, Korea, to rescue two LST's
aground in heavy seas. With one of the LST's in tow she reached Sasebo
on 18 December. After brief duty with the Wonsan blockade force,
Reclaimer took SS Gulf Haven in tow while she was foundering in a
typhoon, and successfully brought her to Japan.
Reclaimer continued to operate in Japan and Korea until returning to
San Diego on 25 July 1953.
Reclaimer earned six battle stars for Korean War service and one
battle star for Vietnam.
Respectfull Submitted,
Craig Rothhammer craigr@cnmnetwork.com
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