| 13 Mar |
POST PICTURES
(James Whitley)
i have posted pictures on webshots.com . search USS Aludra then post your pictures. If you don't have a scanner take you pix to a foto department they will put them on a compact disc then you can post from your computer |
| 09 Mar |
uss aludra
(Richard Irwin )
i am looking for a Chief warant oficer named Esparsa;in 1964 he was my divison officer in repair divison. anyone knows where he is at please give me a call at 417 368 5554. |
| 09 Mar |
uss ALUDRA
(Richard Irwin )
my name is Richard charles Irwin damagecontrolman third class.I served aboard the Aludra from 5.63 to 5,65.if anyone rememberes me get ahold of me at 417 368 5554 |
| 09 Jan |
Aludra AF55
(Charles Johnson Jr.)
I am putting together a scrapbook about my 3 cruises aboard #55 during 1967- 68, any shipmate who has info contact Charles Johnson @ email address(judij915@sbcglobal.net) I remember the
big "E" and we had everything ready and
the carrier got called to flight ops and we
had to put back all the... More |
| 31 Aug |
USS Aludra AF-55
(John Wingo)
USS Aludra AF-55
Call Sign: Wallop Lima
Aludra (AF-55) underway, date and place unknown.
http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/0655.htm
King (DLG-10) approaching Aludra (AF-55) in preparation for an underway replenishment, circa... More |
| 08 Aug |
Daniel Davi BM3 number one station underway
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I decomissioned this ship in Bremerton Washington in 191969. It was a sad day for me but I was prould to serve on many west pac cruses on her. I served three tours in Vietnam with her and she was awesome in high seas. We could only do 12 knotts, and I remember taking a 45 degree roll in the gulf... More |
| 08 Aug |
Daniel Davi BM3 number one station underway
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Jerry, I do remember loosing the anchor in Ane Thoi I also remember the swim call the captain gave is with the nets over the side and the whale boats in water with tompsons for cover of the sharks. LIttle did they know there were 8 inch snakes that could kill us there. They were good times, do... More |
| 13 Jun |
S.S.Matchless, R2-S-BV1 -USS ALUDRA AF55
(James Whitley)
United States Maritime Commission C5 and R (Refrigerated) Type Ships
Matchless, R2-S-BV1
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point, Maryland The R type ships were the first Refrigerated vessels built for that purpose for the U.S. Maritime Commission.
THE NAVY'S STORY THAT THE MATCHLESS... More |
| 24 Aug |
March 67/Aug. 59
(Boye Sweet)
I have many fond memories ,although somewhat fuzzy now, of my time on Aludra. I made Chief on her in 68, and remember our cruises and putting her in moth balls at Mare Island. Any one who remembers the old stew burner contact me and lets tell a few sea stories. I went on to a 33 year career and... More |
| 17 Jul |
aludra 64-67
(Jerry Harris)
Four West-Pac cruises on the 55 from 64-67. First Div E-4 Bosun, worked for Kelly and Harrison. Ran unrep station #2, port side and starbord station for destroyers and market time ships. During unreps, the 55 would entertain carriers with our ships rock and roll band, the "Lost and Found". Does... More |
