| 24 Apr |
B M Div.
(Bill Gates)
Captain John McCain Was on Captains Gig crew back 1957 also there was an other person they called Boozer , was then called CA 123 |
| 11 Mar |
USS Albany
(Ralph Mc Cracken)
My dad was on this ship i think in th 50's. His name is B.N. Mccracken, in his son. my dad died in 4-1993 and all i have are some pictures. I just got his dd-214, and i'm looking for anyone who might have known him.. Mac Mccracken
Please e-mail me Ralph Mccracken at
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| 21 Jul |
Forward Engine Room 48 to 49
(Ray Riedel)
Is there anyone around that was stationed in the forward ehgine room that remembers me. Started out in the Log Room and transfered to #1 - Ray Riedel |
| 03 Jun |
USS Albany CA 123 Jan 57 - Feb 58
(Sy Thompson)
Reported aboard right out of boot camp at Great Lakes. Started in 5th Div. and transferred to OR Div. I recall being in a poker game during Operation Strikeback when "Collison Quarter this is not a drill" was announced. When I got topside, all I remember seeing was the bow and flight deck of the... More |
| 16 Jan |
USS Albany CA 123
(Bill Gates)
Went aboard Albany following getting out of basic training at Bainbridge Md. Dec.56. Captain John McCain was a very fine person to serve under. Was a member of the Captains Gig. Really enjoyed my time of duty on the Albany, Was also aboard the Fox and DuPont. |
| 17 May |
CA123 under Capt McCain 56-58
(James Kearns)
I reported to Albany in 56 after a tour as Company commander Bainbridge Md Boot camp.Capt Sigloff commanded CA 123 to be relived by Capt McCain that year.Capt Mc Cain won the hearts of his crew during his first deployment as CO.During our transit to Operation Strike Back in the North sea It was a... More |
| 26 Jun |
USS Albany
Five ships of the U.S. Navy have carried the name Albany, in honor of the capital city of the State of New York.
1846
The first ALBANY, a 22-gun sloop-of-war, was commissioned in November 1846.
Within a year of her commissioning, ALBANY saw service in the Mexican War, taking part in... More |
| 26 Jun |
USS Albany
Five ships of the U.S. Navy have carried the name Albany, in honor of the capital city of the State of New York.
1846
The first ALBANY, a 22-gun sloop-of-war, was commissioned in November 1846.
Within a year of her commissioning, ALBANY saw service in the Mexican War, taking part in... More |
| 26 Jun |
USS Albany
Five ships of the U.S. Navy have carried the name Albany, in honor of the capital city of the State of New York.
1846
The first ALBANY, a 22-gun sloop-of-war, was commissioned in November 1846.
Within a year of her commissioning, ALBANY saw service in the Mexican War, taking part in... More |
