[9], OTO Melara Mk75 76mm/62caliber naval gun, "Russia suspends military cooperation with Nato", "DoD details Russian buzzing of U.S. frigate", "U.S. Navy Warship In Black Sea Ahead of Sochi Olympics", "USS Taylor being inspected after running aground off Turkey", "U.S. Warship Deployed Near Sochi Runs Aground", Navy relieves USS Taylor's commander after ship ran aground, "Six Things to Know About USS Taylor (FFG 50)", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Taylor_(FFG-50)&oldid=1089166463, Slated for sale to Taiwan by the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013, 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots (9,300km at 33km/h), 6 x Mk 11 Mod 1 High Speed Radial Texture Enhancer Removed 1988 Terrazzo upgrade, This page was last edited on 22 May 2022, at 08:20. Research for the original information found in the ISTG COMPASS was conducted by Harriet Rosch and the late Donna Jackson. "Among them, the largest group Thank you for the research. USS Taylor Anchor Log 1942-1955 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955. [2] However, as of 2004, all significant anti-aircraft capability was deleted from this class. Built by Earles Shipbuilding Co, Hull for the Wilson Line, she was launched on 26th Apr.1881. Walker later testified that for most of the voyage aboard General Taylor, in spite of being seriously ill, he was kept chained hand and foot in "filthy"[4] and oppressively hot conditions in or near the engine room of the steamer's hold,[5] apart from brief periods of a few hours a day when he was allowed on deck. You may not use more Author talk: Cleveland Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. The other gentleman lives within 45 minutes of me. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. On 16 June 1949 she left Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 24 June 1949. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild THE COMPASS PASSENGER LISTS If you find a ship you would like to research you will find the URL link under the site name and also at the bottom of the page. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_General_Taylor&oldid=1085474061, Auxiliary ships of the United States Navy, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2022, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 April 2022, at 19:13. The new machinery appears to have been less efficient than the original, consuming twice the fuel for only a one-half knot increase in maximum speed. I too have settled in Ohio. of the state and of the city welcomed them as future citizens. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. Museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year. U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. I was eight and remember it well. Walker later testified that for most of the voyage aboard General Taylor, in spite of being seriously ill, he was kept chained hand and foot in "filthy"[4] and oppressively hot conditions in or near the engine room of the steamer's hold,[5] apart from brief periods of a few hours a day when he was allowed on deck. Fellows, author of the Bill authorizing their entry into the country, Assigned to MSTS October 1949. Where can I find the passenger list from the USS General W. M. Black that includes the year 1949? ), and that he has 3 December 1951 to 2 October 1954, Anchor Log Stewart that carried D.P. My Baba who is 93 remembers it like it was yesterday! I was so happy because my parents never had any documentation as to the ship we arrived on. On January8, 2014, Taylor left Naval Station Mayport for her last seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6thFleets. taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. If you wish, can e-mail you a copy of the picture (my father and I are in it).It was sent to us by a family my parents befriended on the journey. How did you discover my website? Hermann Haffner we were on the same ship and I too remember the burial at seawhere are you living now? Gerda Konyen (Wickett). I suspect that you can also find it from Ellis Island archives. These C-4 Maritime Commission ships were built to transport Hello Gerhard, After WWII we were German citizens in Austria from which we emigrated to the US in 1952 under the displaced persons program. [2] The new 187hp engine was of the crosshead type, with a 36-inch bore, 6-foot stroke and steam cut-off of 3 feet. Maybe we saw each other? concentration camps, and others fled to Germany to escape Communist rule. Sources: The search/info is free, but you do have to create an account with your name and email. In 1993, Taylor changed homeport to Mayport, Florida, with the closing of Charleston Naval Station. He sailed in 1951. One of them came on the same trip as me and my family, departing March 31, 1952. Happy Easter. After reading some of the other comments I just wanted to add some also. When will the next reunion in 2020 be? I reside in Bucks Co, PA. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. after World War II. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. My husband served as Third Engineer We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. 1948 This was a cargo steamer with limited accommodation for 13-1st class passengers. Eastern Star Maritime Ltd. of Panama renamed her Eastern Light when it purchased her in 1981. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. I'm not sure which port they arrived at, but I know they didn't go through Ellis Island. It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. Thank you! [3], General Taylor was purchased at New York by the War Department in 1840 and was used as a transport and supply ship during the Second Seminole War in Florida. had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. Army Transport Service and its successor, Military Sea Transportation Service, Im still trying to find information about my background, but since Ive lost both my parents and being an only child is difficult at best. Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (19251965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War. 6 January 1955 to 29 March 1956, Anchor Log Hi Halina, we are not planning a reunion. Most were heading to America; for some the final destination was Canada. Are you a Key West local? In fact, a group of banks and financiers right here in Key West bought the USS General Taylor and it was docked for a time at the East Quay Pier of the Key West Harbor. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Philadelphia Bank Immigrant Passage Records, 1890-1949 over 130,000 entries documenting Jewish immigrants to Philadelphia and other ports (at Ancestry/free with registration) Pennsylvania German Pioneers, 1727-1808 Especially with the children one senses adventure, surprise, awe and uncertainty. I have had no success finding it online. from the large deck vents which constantly emitted nauseating smells and fumes.". Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. - 2002. Just the other day another passenger on the ship contacted me, although he sailed to the USA one year before you and I did. She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. I am in a positive-shock state-of-mindyou are the first person I have connected with that was on that voyage to AmericaI am so very grateful that we connectedwe will speak again soon. Most of my cousins are still in Germany but they dont have much knowledge because everyone seemed to be displaced during the war and afterwards. at Bremerhaven, many dressed in cast-off clothes and carrying their pitifully She and other women and their small children were berthed in officers quarters while the men slept in hammocks. Ohio, Hi Gerhard, Ive met several of them. Although at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General R. L. Howze. Anything you can do to spread the word, such as contacting your local library is appreciated. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . p.s. For There was Attorney We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. R. L. Howze. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. This collection is searchable by ship name, ship ID, year, and name of crew member. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be I would be pleased to hear from them. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry -class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (1925-1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War . Although Now living in Northern California learning Spanish. General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. Good luck! After the war they were housed in camps administered by the International "Ex-Transport Carries D.P. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. For most refugees their embarkation point was Bremerhaven; others Sunday, Jan. 1st: Open at 10am, last entry at 2:30pm. 28 August 1942 | 30 August 1942 | 31 May 1946, Muster Roll General Taylor was employed as a dispatch vessel at the Navy Yard until April 1852, when, needing extensive repairs, she was sold at public auction at Pensacola for $3,000. Hi Stephanie, the name of my ship was the USS General Ballou. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. Beginning in 1952, the ship began transporting troops from the West Coast to Korea to serve in the Korean War. [6], Taylor was decommissioned on May 8, 2015, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan,[7][8] where the ship was commissioned by the Republic of China Navy as ROCS Ming-chuan (, PFG-1112) on November8, 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [1] USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum - Passenger Lists for 1949 USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) See other topics in USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) Forum Thank you for using Forum Jar. [4] Walker was later infamously sentenced by a Florida civil court to having the letters "S.S."an acronym for "Slave Stealer"[6]branded on his hand. during a fierce North Atlantic storm that extended our planned 10-day voyage When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. Donate, U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969, Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War, info@usstaylor468.org | 2023 USS Taylor Reunion Association. A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. I was on this same vessel with my parents. 28 August 1942 | 19421946 | WWII, Report of Changes In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. If you see substantial portions of this In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. When I was 11 months old in July 1949, my father, mother, uncle, grandfather and grandmother sailed on the General Ballou from Bremerhaven to Brooklyn NY. "Cargo of Hopes," John K. Tennant, The Mast Magazine, December I once saw an about 14 year old boy nearly fall into the angry ocean. I still remember being anchored in New York overnight and marveling at all the lights. Vietnam "D.P. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. tables, except for mothers with small children who were given seats in the The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. former officer's dining room. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. [4] "A senior Turkish port official said the ship's propeller scraped the surface as it was mooring at Samsun. I also left Bremerhaven on the General CC Ballou, on Mary 31, 1952, arriving New York June 10. Gerda Konyen (Wickett), Michigan. Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. The General R. L. Howze, with your After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. If you could point us to useful . Do you have a copy of that wonderful book that Gerhard Maroscher wrote ? You were too young to remember the voyage. Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. Oral History New York was welcoming these citizens-to-be They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. food was probably not great, but is was the best we had eaten in years. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. You are the 11th person, who sailed with us on the USS General Ballou, who has contacted me since I wrote my memoir. How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. 1947USAT General Stuart Heintzelman 28 November, 1948USAT General Stewart 14 February USAT General Black 27 AprilSS Maetsuycker 27 JuneSS Svalbard 30 JuneSS Wooster Victory 6 SeptemberSS Charlton Sovereign 29 SeptemberProtea 29 SeptemberSS Kanimbla 11 OctoberSS Napoli 15 OctoberSS Svalbard 29 OctoberSS Wooster Victory 17 NovemberSS Toscana 21 DecemberProtea 22 December, 1949SS Svalbard 15 JanuarySS Napoli 19 JanuarySS Partizanka 4 FebruarySS Volendam 4 FebruarySS Ugolino Vivaldi 9 FebruarySS Nea Hellas 23 FebruarySS Wooster Victory 15 MarchProtea 18 MarchCastel Bianco 20 MarchUSAT General Omar Bundy 20 MarchSS Partizanka 29 MarchSS Toscana 8 AprilUSAT General Stewart 13 AprilSS Dundalk Bay 16 AprilSS Svalbard 20 AprilSS Amarapoora 21 AprilUSAT General Ballou 29 AprilSS Mozaffari 21 MaySS Ugolino Vivaldi 24 MaySS Wooster Victory 24 MayCastel Bianco 17 MaySS Oxfordshire 25 MaySS Luciano Manara 29 MaySS Skaugum 31 MayProtea 6 JuneFairsea 8 JuneSS Surriento 16 JuneUSAT General Langfitt 17 JuneAnna Salen 22 JuneSS Goya 23 JuneUSAT General Black 25 JuneSS Svalbard 27 JuneUSAT General Omar Bundy 8 JulySS Toscana 25 JulySS Amarapoora 28 JulySS Skaugum 28 JulySS Wooster Victory 1 AugustSS Castel Bianco 3 AugustSS Napoli 10 AugustSS Oxfordshire 11 AugustFairsea 19 AugustSS Sebastiano Caboto 22 AugustSS Anna Salen 24 AugustSS Surriento 6 SeptemberSS Dundalk Bay 14 SeptemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 19 SeptemberUSAT General Langfitt 22 SeptemberSS Skaugum 28 SeptemberSS Wooster Victory 5 OctoberSS Svalbard 8 OctoberUSAT General Greely 12 OctoberCanberra 16 OctoberFairsea 19 OctoberAmarapoora 20 OctoberCastel Bianco 24 OctoberSS Anna Salen 25 OctoberSS Toscana 7 NovemberUSAT General Blatchford 11 NovemberUSAT General Haan 15 NovemberSS Dundalk Bay 21 NovemberSS Oxfordshire 22 NovemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 22 NovemberSS Surriento 26 NovemberUSAT General Hersey 6 DecemberUSAT General Black 13 DecemberUSAT General Howse 17 DecemberSS Castel Bianco 29 DecemberFairsea 31 December, 1950SS Skaugum 6 JanuarySS Volendam 19 JanuarySS Toscana 20 JanuarySS Sebastiano Caboto 23 JanuarySS Sydney 7 FebruarySS Surriento 10 FebruaryUSAT General C. 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