Thanks for writing. The memorial sits on a relatively exposed point of land, which is subject to sea erosion, meaning that the monument is in danger of being lost if the site is note maintained. This web site and its pages are licensed for personal, private, or non-commercial use only. They were training for Operation Frankton: a World War II British Combined Operations raid on shipping in Bordeaux harbour, France, in December 1942, carried out by twelve men using two-man Cockle MK II canoes. Learn about our homelessness programs. The workload was tough but when I could get away, I'd head to Stirling. The big guy who was a 1st Class BM? And thank you for your service and for checking in.Paul. In May '70 the Simon Lake was relieved the USS Canopus (AS 34). Holy Loch Inn. There are quite a few of us that remained here and in 2002 we formed the Holy Loch American Veterans Association. I have beenn able to find their Scottish minister and miraculously have arranged for him to come to America this September for the celebration. He had a house in Dunoon. Crews being sent here were given a handbook containing such gems as "Do not take your guns with you, the Brits do not like guns and you will need a licence for them". The Holy Loch is located on the central western coast of Scotland. Strange to see no evidence of a sub base. If you served in Submarine Refit Site One Holy Loch, Scotland, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. During World War II, the Holy loch was used as submarine base. I remember the USS Skipjack coming in and also Canadian and Australian boats also .As we who were fortunate know Scotland is a beautiful country,and is on my bucket list to return !! Thanks for writing.Paul, Myself and a couple other members of our Holy Loch American Veterans Association living here in Scotland are working with other organisations toward establishing a permanent American Heritage Centre here in the Dunoon area. Do you know either of these men? We lived in Kirn and I went to the local school there.there was a little shop close to the school that had the best cheese sandwiches. I served on the drydock from 1966-1969. In 1975 our tugboat spent three days on the drydock, but we had to do our own work. At Holy Loch Inn, you may order tasty biscuits. Jesse J. Pitt MDI served on the USS Sam Rayburn submarine during the cold war & was the last physician stationed on a nuclear sub. The USS Holland AS-32 Association Welcomes you to our website honoring the third ship of the United State Navy to bear the name of the Father of the Modern Submarine: John Phillip Holland This website is dedicated to the Officers & Crewmembers of the USS Holland AS-32. Her interest in pottery started in the mid 1960s at Leicester Teacher Training College and continues today at Holy Loch Pottery. The pub was "PJ's' that everyone gathered with all the fine Dunoon ladies. The gardens are on the west side of the A815 road from Dunoon, between the Holy Loch and Loch Eck, and include footbridges across the River Eachaig. In 1992, the base was dee. Nice article Paul, I was on the USS Natick 1969-1971 and saw both the Simon Lake and Canopus exchange duty stations. I lived in Dunoon and went to the primary school in Hillfoot St., from 1963-1970. After over 44 years I still live here in Dunoon. The forthcoming expansion in the number of people based at Faslane and Coulport, as HM Naval Base Clyde becomes home to the Navy's entire submarine fleet, is expected to see millions of pounds of investment in Helensburgh and its surrounding communities. Am wanting to return and live there again. We worked hard, got to meet a lot of great people. Can you send photos of yourself and the tug to pauldavisoncrime@aol.com Thanks for writing. The loch is still there, of course, but there are no U.S. Navy ships or crafts left.I'd like to return to Holy Loch and Scotland with my wife, who has never been there, and see the loch and the area.Thanks for writing, and thank you for your service as well - as a Navy wife, you also served.Paul, I was afraid that would be the case. I was the cook on board. My friend's flat was next to the news agent and the butcher shop, I recall, but I suppose many things have changed - even there. google_ad_channel = ''; US submarine refit facility Site One Paul, I think your piece on Holy Loch was excellent. At beginning of the 20th century the Loch was home to some sections of the Reserve Fleet. The 1945 film Perfect Strangers, starring Robert Donat, Deborah Kerr and Glynis Jones, also filmed around the area of the loch. SE4-EP140 Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper . The object of "HLAVA", a non-profit military veterans organization, is to serve as a local association to support and assist its members; to provide a focal point for information; to cultivate and. Dennis,Interesting. I miss my shipmates & friends at Site One, Dunoon, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Thank you. My Dad was stationed there from 1972 thru 1974. Thanks so much. Also in 1942, a new unit, the Royal Marine Boom Patrol Detachment, sought volunteers for a hazardous mission. The potentially catastrophic crash occurred in november 1974 when the ssbn james madison, armed with 16 poseidon nuclear missiles, was heading out of the us naval base at holy loch, 30 miles north. The body of water was so named because sometime in the Middle Ages, a merchantman carrying a cargo of sand from the Holy Land sank in its cold, dark waters. I nicked named Scotland land of the liquid sunshine. The plot was largely based on the Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980, in which the SAS stormed the building to rescue the hostages being held there. I also enjoyed Dunoon, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sterling, etc. (I can't recall the name). Hey anonymous, pulled in to the Hunley November of 86 on the Rickover, what was the nearest town where sailors would go for a pub, remember getting a pint 'o the heavy, had the BEST fish n chips there too! Saugus at the U.S. floating nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. Veterans Association of America, Inc. is an organization that provides legal assistance, housing, employment opportunities, business ownership, discharge upgrades, medical assistance, family outreach, and other pressing issues that stand as debilitating factors preventing veterans and their families from receiving the "quality care" deserved throughout mainstream society. I remember when we had liberty we would go to officers club which was right opposite the Pierre that took us to the ship. Valued Relationships. It is pledged to foster true American patriotism, provide social and fraternal activities for all members, encourage allegiance to the United States and to its flag, and to perpetuate the traditions and history of the Americal Division of the United . Holy Loch Known by sailors as the 'Marine gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. I was aboard the Saugus in 1975, but I don't recall your name. The guy was a fellow South Philly guy who worked a the Navy Yard and was TDY to Holy Loch.Thanks for checking in.Paul. Life insurance. To safeguard the entitlements of American veterans, AMVETS provides service such as VA claim filing assistance, employment assistance, advocacy in D.C., & more. Of all the places we lived, or visited growing up, Dunoon was the best and always say I am going to return. In either event any benefit to Anglo-American relations would be largely lost., A final missive sent on 22 February 1968 confirms that the MoD was forced to make a humiliating U-turn on the proposed royal visit, As noted above, the first US ship arrived in the Holy Loch on March 3, 1961, making 2011 the 50th anniversary of the event, and the event was marked by an article in the Dunoonn Observer online. [^50 years since US Navy arrival Retrieved March 05, 2011.^]. The area was just absolutely stunning and the friends we were there with just absolutely loved it. relieve the Blue crew who had just successfully completed EDISON's 1st patrol. Michael Ridpath's new book "Launch Code" is about a nuclear sub based at the Holy Loch which almost started a nuclear war thanks to erroneous instructions being sent to it. News and commentary on organized crime, street crime, white collar crime, cyber crime, sex crime, crime fiction, crime prevention, espionage and terrorism. For one of those days I joined a one day tour of the Scottish Highlandslovely. USS Hunley (AS-31) Holy Loch 1981 RM 2CEF437 - One of the Royal Navy's seven Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine moves through the water at the entrance to Holy Loch and Loch Long near Kilcreggan, in Argyll and Bute. You may add a comment or offer further details which may be included in the page above. The people, the scenery were beautiful. '+e$$5.message)}catch(e$$6){}}; After a stint with the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam, I was transferred to the Simon Lake in 69, as the Simon Lake rotated out I transferred to the Canopus. lepers; building or ship for performing quarantine in; after part of ship's hold used for stores.". google_ad_width = 120; Stopped in Holy Loch for resupply on USS Thomas J Gary DER-326 summer of 1970. later the USS Patrick Henry (SSBN 599) arrived, and Proteus commenced the first Built during the 1920s, in remembrance of those who fell in World War I, the names of those who have fallen in subsequent conflicts have since been added, together with those lost in incidents in the Holy Loch. Believe it or not I was stationed on the NATICK (YTB 760) between July of 1974 thru Dec of 1975. While these stories are often found expanded in greater detail, all are vague and none can be related to documented records which can be cited as reference sources, and are mentioned here for that reason, as there seems to no verifiable history of the name. I want to go back and visit with my family. I too was there in 1978 on board the USS Holland (AS-32). It has occurred to us, therefore, that it might be possible to include a visit to the Simon Lake in the course of the Queen Mothers forthcoming visit to Faslane in May. assembled in six months. 1975-77. Great memories!! I used to pass through Dunoon all the time taking the car ferry over from Gourock on the way to Tighnabruaich. . Just read and enjoyed all the articles people wrote about the Holy Loch. Polaris tender base, Holy Loch.-The White House announced on November 1, 1960, that arrangements had been made with the British Government to base a U.S. Navy submarine tender and a floating dock in the Holy Loch in the Clyde Estuary." (The tender, the U.S.S. No automated processing by advertising systems is permitted. Nominations were considered by a panel of industry executives, Seatrade Insider's global editorial team, cruise consultants, analysts and association experts from around the world. I wouldn't have any problem living there after my retirement. Charlie Witherow, OMC USN(Ret), Chairman H.L.A.V.A. I was there from January 1974 to December 1975. Excited to return 50 years later. Don't wait to give a tax-deductible donation that helps our nation's heroes! I just got back from a 2 week UK tour and part of the trip included a journey back to Dunoon/Holy Loch and after 30+ years, it has not changed much, but my perspective about the place certainly has. they are my sisters. The Hunley was tender at this time. About. However, the British authorities pointed out that this was a Saturday, and the ship's arrival at the weekend would allow a large number of protesters and demonstrators to travel to Dunoon, and persuaded the Americans to bring the arrival forward by one day, to Friday, March 3. i heard he made chief and became a tugmaster.Thanks for writing.Look forward to hearing from you. Linda,You should be proud of your father's service. Please have a look at our facebook page and submit the request to join. Below is a photo of me as a young man in "civies" on a Scottish street, circa 1974. On our way over to the Med we spent a few days in the north sea joining NATO sea exercises.if memory serves it was June of 71. More facilities are to be provided in the area for community use including a 2 million refurbishment of the Drumfork Centre in Churchill Square, due to be completed by 2018 while the MoD's longer-term wish list includes hopes for a new railway station at Shandon for those working at Faslane. I served on the drydock (63-66) during which the name was changed from USS-AFDB-7 to USS LOS ALAMOS AFDB-7. Negotiations with the British Government began as early as March 1959 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower mentioned the need to British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan at a meeting at Camp David. Holy Loch: The Scottish American Connection Kindle Edition by Frank L Gosselin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 19 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $5.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $40.54 1 Used from $44.80 11 New from $40.54 Gunzenhausen (German pronunciation: [ntsnhazn] (); Bavarian: Gunzenhausn) is a town in the Weienburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany.It is situated on the river Altmhl, 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Weienburg in Bayern, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuremberg.Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area. Browse 43,641 holy loch stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Donna,I too would like to return to Dunoon and Holy Loch one day in the future.Thanks for writing.Paul, Great article Paul,I grew up outside Glasgow, I moved to Dunoon and married an "m.r." The number of The Sara anchored just out from Greenoch and I was able to get a couple days of liberty. The expansion plans led to the signing this week of a formal agreement which will see the Ministry of Defence, Argyll and Bute Council and other local organisations work together to prepare both navy personnel and the wider community for a major change to life in the area. Wished I could have stayed much longer. Bought an engagement ring from a shop in Edinburgh. Although I'm a city guy, I enjoyed my stay in Tighnabruaich. Latest Videos on Legion TV. I had the good fortune to return in Feb. '66 for assignments on the @yahoo.com E-mail me when people leave their comments - Follow You need to be a member of Navy Veterans to add comments! His work has also appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and other publications. The last submarine tender to be based there, the USS Simon Lake (AS-33), left Holy Loch in June 1992. I traveled all over Scotland, the United Kingdom and Europe during those years. RM E139G0 - Feb. 29, 2012 - POLARIS SUBMARINE ARRIVES IN HOLY LOCH The 6700-ton American Polaris submarine ''PATRICK HENRY'' arrived in the RM BE3YDY - Looking north up towards Holy Loch from Kirn, Argyl and Bute, Scotland. They often took me to their home for a Scottish dinner. Yeah, Mike. Krieger (EN3), Richard,Glad you enjoyed the photos and a bit of memory of the old base.I recall that our tugboat was serviced by the drydock for a quick couple of days between submarines. accompanied me then, and on my subsequent assignment to the HOLLAND and the Firth of Clyde was one of the Royal Navys major submarine areas. I relieved Dennis Smith on the Tugboat Does anyone remember the Chief's that were on the boat when I was there Please email me at Widama@Myfairpoint.net thanks, I know that the U.S.S. p.async = 'async'; Every thing you talked about brought back so many memories about being on the tugs. google_ad_client = 'pub-9912973797081854'; The tugboatwas assigned tothe American nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. Did you know my Dad, Orville Lee Gooden, electrician, teacher, diver. Did four refits on boats out of Comsubron 14. Mike, Thanks. Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (1996) Flemming, Glenn Francis. Natick 760 as a cook from 1975 to 1977 Loved all my time there. April 28, 1991 12 AM PT ASSOCIATED PRESS DUNOON, Scotland The Cold War thaw has reached Holy Loch in the remote Scottish Highlands, where America's Poseidon submarines are pulling up anchor. Fun job. He went on to do security work as a Defense Department civilian while working part-time as a freelance writer. Phone. Good to hear from another old shipmate from Holy Loch. I was born Greennock ,Scotland 1962. the world at rest - holy loch stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images. google_alternate_color = 'FFFFFF'; try{window.CloudFlare||function(){var a=window.document,b=a.createElement('script'),a=a.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];window.CloudFlare=[];b.type='text/javascript';b.async=!0;b.src='//ajax.cloudflare.com/cdn-cgi/nexp/cloudflare.js';a.parentNode.insertBefore(b,a)}(),CloudFlare.push(function(a){a(['cloudflare/badge'])})}catch(e$$5){try{console.error('CloudFlare badge code could not be loaded. In thephoto of Holy Loch above, the floating dry dock is on the right and the submarine tender is on the left.. Below are photos of the base, the tugboat and me: I recently contacted an old shipmate who served with me on the USS. A land where the whiskey is strong and the people are friendly. My family In the early days the Yanks brought their Chevies and Caddies with them. Paul, great article. Thankfully, they always missed.Thanks for your service as well.Paul. According to local legend, the sand was to have been used for the construction of a local church. I loved that place. The Scottish people have to be the nicest, most humble people I have ever met. Dino, SKC (SW) (USN) (Retired). FAQs | FIND A POST | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY Copyright AMVETS National Headquarters. On housing, the MoD and the council have already begun to work with the private and social housing sectors to develop options for choice in the housing market. During World War II the Holy Loch was used temporarily as a British submarine base. I was a civilian who work TDY and did ERP trips to Scotland from 1980 to when they left. A large war memorial in the form of a round tower is sited on Lazaretto Point. She has since married from someone on the tender but I stayed friends with her parents all the way into the early 90's. And you can contact Paul Davis at pauldavisoncrime@aol.com. Oliver North's Vietnam War lesson on the 35th anni My Crime Beat Column: Conspirata - Crime, Conspira Site One: A Look Back At The American Nuclear Subm Make Friends With Eddie Coyle By Reading George V. New Low for Mob: Former Goodfella Henry Hill Not S My On Crime & Security Column: Take Steps to Preve An Intimate Memoir Revealed On Mark Twain's Centenary. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining . Paul Davis' crime fiction appears in American Crime Magazine. We will be on stand 1635. 1: 2: Looking for charles jerome hudson by possilgirl Oct 10, 2005 8:25:07 GMT -5: CSS-14 Staff Reunions. SUBRON-14 expanded rapidly as the personnel gained experience and the number of supported submarines grew, but there would never a base at Holy Loch; instead, the US Navy facilities were integrated with the local community, with Sandbank and Dunoon providing shore facilities. Paul,My dad, Paul Hord, served on the USS Proteus, in the Holy Loch from about Aug. 1962 through June 1963. HOME. Happy days. I was on the Holland 76-77 and loved it. Holy Loch was one of several locations on or near the Firth of Clyde considered for the refit site. A fictionalised version of the operation was later told in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heroes, with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley and Jos Ferrer. We been hounding the Soviet helo-carrier Leningrad on their ASW exercises. Osteological examination of the remains . We all should be proud of our duty there. Paul. to base a refit facility and it was decided in July 1960 that Holy Loch should I will always remember how polite the people were there and I miss being there at times. The USS Proteus arrived in 1961, to howls of protest from the CND movement. served on board the Canopus AS34 from 73 to 75spent most of my entire duration taking care of the small boats and left my final duty as duty boat electrician IC3 Bishopif you went over to the beach via small boat, then you definitely passed by me. Proteus' crew were reputedly hand picked to give the best possible impression of the US. Their bank stood on what is now the Co-op car park. The floating dock could handle up to five submarines, with four being moored alongside while one was raised within the dock itself. (function() { My brotherinlaw John Patrick Shannon worked in the engine room on the USS Holyloch. I was there from 83-85 on the Hunley and yes great times at 18. 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