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My grandparents came over on the General W. M. Black in 1949. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), October 1949 and redesignated USS General A. E. Anderson (T-AP-111) During the Korean War USS General A.E. out of a machine, and in the evening we saw black-and-white American movies I was only four but remember we all had to go on board as someone died and they had the burial at sea. Hi Anneliese, This picture was taken in Bremerhaven, Germany, sometime in 1952. men were given clean-up assignments on deck or in the engine room. 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General Tom Clark to convey a message to them from President Truman. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by who arranged for housing and employment [which could not replace an American The author mentioned The records include name of registrant, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, employer information, and physical description. Eastern Star Maritime Ltd. of Panama renamed her Eastern Light when it purchased her in 1981. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. [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. former officer's dining room. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . Hi Halina, we are not planning a reunion. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. In that year, too, two round trip voyages from New Orleans and . 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. Hello Gerhard, I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. This letter brought a rush of memories, since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. [citation needed], 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. Bureau announced that 205,000 D.P. Thank you! We went to a farm near East St. Louis (Prairie DuRoche) Illinois, but only stayed there til Memorial Day 1952. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. I also remember the sad burial at sea, the crowded conditions and a big storm in the North Atlantic toward the end of the long voyage. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. 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 . was the first American troopship to carry European refugees to their new homes There were many things in there past that they never wanted to discuss. Thank you for the research. She was launched in August 1776. long and rough. 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. Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. They realized I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. That gentleman is about 83. There was Attorney left via Italy or Shanghai. USS Merrimack: T-AO-37: USS Kankakee: T-AO-39: USS Mattaponi: T-AO-41: USS Monongahela . We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. Author talk: Cleveland Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. His story and my story are similar. USAT General Haan. Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? [1] Ship USS General Blatchford 1949-1950 Passenger Lists Can anyone help with finding the passenger lists for the USS General Blatchford arriving in Sydney Australia in 1949-1950. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Kbert-77 Additional comment actions There is this websiteand it has the General Blatchford. I have had no success finding it online. On 5 April 1949, USAT General C. C. Ballou departed Naples with 859 displaced persons from Europe for resettlement in Australia arriving 29 April 1949 at Melbourne. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. [9] Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. Representative Frank Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. p.s. Ballou also, but in June of 1950. All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. [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. 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. Run," L. N. Mermer, The Mast Magazine, July 1948 It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. [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. Especially with the children one senses adventure, surprise, awe and uncertainty. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR The USS General Ballou sailed between Bremerhaven and the USA for several years, a few passengers, such as you, who crossed the Atlantic at other times have also contacted me. It joined ships from Poland, Germany and Spain. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. Then after two round-trip voyages to India and back to New York with returning soldiers and sailors, the ship sailed 13 January 1946 for a voyage that was to take her around the world visiting Calcutta, Manila, and other ports before mooring at San Francisco 8 March with over 3,000 troops. [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Oral History On 16 June 1949 she left Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 24 June 1949. Being an only child was always difficult for me because I craved more information. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. USS Taylor Anchor Log 1942-1955 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. Ohio, Hi Gerhard, He immigrated to Australia on the General Greely arriving in Newcastle 12 October 1949. I was sea sick the whole time. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. My friends homeland was Hungary. I live in Ludington, Michigan. She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops . This letter brought a rush of memories, taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but 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 Gerhard Maroscher I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General 28 August 1942 | 30 September 1943, Anchor Log It was not a modern cruise ship. They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. R. L. Howze. ), and that he has Taylor was sponsored by Barbara A. Taylor, the widow of the ship's namesake, and Diane Taylor-Oeland as matron of honor. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. I was eight and remember it well. World War II 3 December 1951 to 2 October 1954, Anchor Log The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. In October 1949 she was transferred to MSTS and in 1950 continued her West Coast-Orient travels. The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. "As the ship approached the reserved for the aged and for mothers with small children.". Though there were 193 family groups aboard, there were no facilities for quartering We were on that ship also DP. [citation needed]. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. of Troopships of World War II that although the streets in America were not paved with gold, America was If you have any additional info on him we would love to hear from you. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. To browse this image set, select from the options below. the land of golden opportunities. 28 August 1942 | 30 August 1942 | 31 May 1946, Muster Roll Sources: They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. How are things going for you? You can email me at [email protected] Email is more private than these notes which the whole world can see. [11] The others and I have only been in email contact with each other. 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. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Cold War After WWII we were German citizens in Austria from which we emigrated to the US in 1952 under the displaced persons program. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. ", Crowded accommodations in the women's hold. The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. Where can I find the passenger list from the USS General W. M. Black that includes the year 1949? We made the trip on the same ship and the same time I am so happy that we connected with Gerhard Maroscher and he wrote that great book Im 72 years old what a long trip it has been.wonderful to hear from you.be well. Ive recently lost touch because weve done a large move this year and at our age things just seem to take a bit longer and last year was laid up for a while with a fractured foot. Assigned to MSTS October 1949. Keep in touch. This was a cargo steamer with limited accommodation for 13-1st class passengers. Like other Displaced Persons, we soon found out in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they could become farmers or factory workers. 's stood there on deck watching their Our trip took about 10 days. they were leaving their mother continent, probably never to return again. [2] She completed another voyage to Sydney on 23 March 1950 with 1266 more refugees. So glad that I found you and thanks for the great work! Thank you for contacting me. But duties made small demands on their time, with the whole day theirs to during a fierce North Atlantic storm that extended our planned 10-day voyage Fellows, author of the Bill authorizing their entry into the country, How did you discover my website? consisted of 388 Poles, Next in number were 178 Lithuanians. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. Do you recall some of the other descriptions of our trip across the angry North Atlantic that I describe in my book? Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means I reside in Bucks Co, PA. Sunday, Jan. 1st: Open at 10am, last entry at 2:30pm. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. My parents and I- I was 8 at the time came to the US just a little later, arriving in NY on June 10, 1952, also on the Gen. Ballou. Hermann Haffner we were on the same ship and I too remember the burial at seawhere are you living now? General Harry Taylor to US Navy USNS General Harry Taylor (T-AP-145) General Hugh J. Gaffey to US Navy USNS General Hugh J. Gaffey (T-AP-121) General J. H. McRae to US Navy USNS General J. H. McRae (T-AP-149) General John McE. In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. General H. W. Butner arrived San Diego 24 April, and on 10 May made another Pacific cruise which lasted until her return to the West Coast 12 June. She and other women and their small children were berthed in officers quarters while the men slept in hammocks. Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. 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. food was probably not great, but is was the best we had eaten in years. You may quote material on this web page as long as you cite American operated some of the refugee ships; others were operated under charter by Museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year. Sold April 10 1987 for scrap. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis I never had any grandparents to ask as they were deceased (tragically in most cases) before I was born. Reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950, General C. H. Muir began operations under MSTS and was re-designated T-AP-142. I still always see that image, but knew later it had to be done. Sorry it took so long to answer as lots of stuff has been going on. Gerhard Maroscher. I have only personally met two of them. My mothers and my cots were very close to the bow. The GALILEO was a 2,990 gross ton ship, length 350.7ft x beam 41.2ft, one funnel, two masts, iron construction, single screw and a speed of 12 knots. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Vietnam Separately I sent you email address. The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. Taylor's keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May5, 1983. "Among them, the largest group Hello! Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Auxiliary ships of the United States Navy, 1 25.3 in bore, 6 ft stroke single-cylinder. Deck Logs 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. 28 August 1942 to 7 November 1945, Deck Logs USS General W. A. Mann was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949, redesignated USS General W. A. Mann (T-AP-112) During the Korean War USS General W. A Mann participated in the following campaigns: On 20 November 1949 USAT General R. L. Howze left Naples with 1,105 displaced persons from Europe and arrived in Melbourne on 17 December 1949. USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. Gerhard Maroscher, So nice to read these excerpts from people of all ages and locations. 4 April 1954 to 20 August 1955, USS Taylor Anchor Log 19421955 "DP's on Way in 6 Months," New York Times, July 10, 1948 Many passengers were seasick. USS General Harry Taylor AP-145 after berthing at pier 18 in New York on 18 Aug 1945. The General R. L. Howze, with your If you could point us to useful . [1][10] She was redesigned by F. Grice and rebuilt by G. Lyndal of Baltimore, a new engine and boiler being supplied at the same time by Charles Reeder & Sons of the same city. I keep thinking another voyage like that would really help me lose weight. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. Launched July 18 1943. Beginning in 1952, the ship began transporting troops from the West Coast to Korea to serve in the Korean War. She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty, service number, date serviceman reported on board, date of enlistment, name of ship, station or activity, and date of muster roll. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. The 374 men bunked aft, the 316 women forward, with cabins It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. Meals were taken at standing-height Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. [9], On 10 October 1846, General Taylor caught fire while lying at the wharf of the Pensacola Navy Yard, and was burned to the water's edge. Good luck! Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. While holding onto the rope with one hand he was dangling on the ocean side of the railing. Stewart that carried D.P. I found my familys manifest on the Ellis Island website at libertyellisfoundation.org. [7] was also on hand.". than a few lines without permission. The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. Construction edit Taylor ' s keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May 5, 1983. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. You were too young to remember the voyage. This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. page on the Internet or in published material please notify usmm.org @ comcast.net. 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. The way I got the manifest was through a friend who took a trip to Germany several years ago, and while there visited the newly decorated Museum in Bremerhaven where she has family and got me a copy. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. Maybe we saw each other? voyages. at Bremerhaven, many dressed in cast-off clothes and carrying their pitifully at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, One of them came on the same trip as me and my family, departing March 31, 1952. I was so happy because my parents never had any documentation as to the ship we arrived on. Thank you for your note. Save big with our Hometown pass membership! Harry Taylor, born on 26 June 1862 in Tilton, N.H., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1884, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineerson 15 June. spend on deck. woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, by 4 days. This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. I dont think it helped. Merchant Marine at War, www.usmm.org, as the source. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. ", My parents heard the streets in Struck from Naval Register December 1 1966. Ships transferred to Military Sea Transport Service from . The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942. [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. ; USS Washington was a row galley that operated in Narragansett Bay during the winter and spring of 1776.; USS Washington was one of 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress. 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. America were "paved with gold. Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. "Although about half the bunks after World War II. This film was originally dated by Julien Bryan as 1947. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. Also remember that the men and women were separated and I hardly saw my dad, as we were in the womens section of the vessel. Following World War II USS General George M. Randall was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949 Decommissioned, 2 June 1961, at Bayonne, N.J. Do not sell or share my personal information. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. I do however vividly remember our sleeping quarters and the burial at sea of a person lost during the voyage. According River towards the sea, the passengers gradually fell silent. Destroyed prior to commiss The more you know about your departure and arrival dates the easier the search will be. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. Major General Muir retired in 1924 and died 8 December 1933 at Baltimore, MD. Because I can speak German, lived in Germany, and taught German in my second career, most people who know me think I was German. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. [7], In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. (which is also free) There is also an option to purchase a frameable certificate with your relatives manifest info printed on it that I think is pretty neat. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. I also left Bremerhaven on the General CC Ballou, on Mary 31, 1952, arriving New York June 10. "By today's standards the O'Dwyer spoke of the people of New York City itself. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device We departed Bremerhaven, Germany May 31, 1952. The new boiler had a greater fire surface area (720 vs. 499 square feet) than the original, and a slightly higher operating pressure of 25 psi. I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. Fortunately, General H. W. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. I was on this same vessel with my parents. By the way, did you purchase my book? The new boiler had a greater fire surface area (720 vs. 499 square feet) than the original, and a slightly higher operating pressure of 25 psi. On January8, 2014, Taylor left Naval Station Mayport for her last seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6thFleets. "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. Up to 2015, Taylor was homeported at Naval Station Mayport, and was part of Destroyer Squadron 14. [1], In September 1849, General Taylor was despatched to Round Island, Mississippi, to help monitor a party of 500 or more "adventurers" gathered there, whose leaders were rumored to be planning an attack on Cuba. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. 6 January 1955 to 29 March 1956, Anchor Log In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Happy Easter. flags fluttered from bow to stern; while amidship were eleven foreign flags, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); erman citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. [3], General C. C. Ballou was reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950 for MSTS and for nearly 2 years sailed between Europe and the United States with refugees. The ship had been enroute from Marseille France to the Pacific front when the war ended and instead headed for New York AP Newsfeature Photo # C-4397 For use with Tom Henshaw's AP story on the end of WWII Unknown Photographer I found the manifest on Ancestry.com Since I knew names and dates it was easy. 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