This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Thanks for contacting me! Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. 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. America were "paved with gold. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. 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. From 1949 to 1952, the ship, U.S. Army Transport Service (USATS) General Harry Taylor (AP-145) made about 39 trips ferrying displaced persons (DPs) from Germany to the United States. These C-4 Maritime Commission ships were built to transport When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. Launched July 18 1943. I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by I Believe that my Family was on this ship, Looking for help in finding the manifestDo I need to look on Ancestry.com. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. Our trip took about 10 days. [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. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. The search/info is free, but you do have to create an account with your name and email. they were leaving their mother continent, probably never to return again. I just discovered your story page. Before the month ended, the Korean War broke out. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. How did you discover my website? That gentleman is about 83. How are things going for you? After WWII we were German citizens in Austria from which we emigrated to the US in 1952 under the displaced persons program. 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. I live in Ludington, Michigan. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they could become farmers or factory workers. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [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. Separately I sent you email address. "By today's standards the Gerhard Maroscher This collection is searchable by ship name, ship ID, year, and name of crew member. The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. I dont think it helped. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. "Ex-Transport Carries D.P. This letter brought a rush of memories, 's from Bremerhaven to New York. after World War II. She arrived Marseilles after the Japanese surrender, and sailed with returning veterans 23 August bound for Hampton Roads. Thank you for your note. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. (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. Beginning in 1952, the ship began transporting troops from the West Coast to Korea to serve in the Korean War. Eastern Star Maritime Ltd. of Panama renamed her Eastern Light when it purchased her in 1981. For Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means Konyen is the name I came under.. "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. O'Dwyer spoke of the people of New York City itself. General Taylor had a length of 105 feet (32 m), a beam of 17 feet 6inches (5.33 m), a draft of 6 feet 6 inches and a hold depth of 8 feet 6inches (2.59 m). They usually include portraits of the sailors, officers, and other personnel aboard the ship, accompanied by the individuals surname and naval rate. USNS Gen. Harry Taylor: T-AP 145: USNS Gen W. F. Hase: T-AP 146 . webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. Hello Gerhard, [11] I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Bureau announced that 205,000 D.P. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. 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. Although board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. Run," L. N. Mermer, The Mast Magazine, July 1948 Ohio, Hi Gerhard, 1948 I never had any grandparents to ask as they were deceased (tragically in most cases) before I was born. [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. of greeting reached a crescendo. Cold War My mothers and my cots were very close to the bow. You were too young to remember the voyage. Many passengers were seasick. 28 August 1942 to 7 November 1945, Deck Logs She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops . His homeland was Romania. The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. "Among them, the largest group Ranging in age from a seven-week-old infant-in-arms to a seventy-nine-year-old USS General C. C. Ballou (AP-157) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. 's stood there on deck watching their Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Governor Dewey, too, sent a welcome through his representative, while Mayor I still have the postcard photo of the ship. Destroyed prior to commiss Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. 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. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. 1948 One lives 45 minutes away and we are good friends. Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? 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. We were on that ship also DP. Ive been contacted by twelve passengers who were on the ship at the same time as me and my family. [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. 11 December 1951 to 26 March 1954, Personnel Diary where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries So glad that I found you and thanks for the great work! Women were assigned to help in the kitchen; Some are OK with sharing stories others want to remain anonymous. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. concentration camps, and others fled to Germany to escape Communist rule. 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. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. I reside in Bucks Co, PA. I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. people forced to work in German factories and farms, some were survivors of Do you recall some of the other descriptions of our trip across the angry North Atlantic that I describe in my book? [1] Must leave a note for anyone interested. The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. 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. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. tables, except for mothers with small children who were given seats in the Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. Home, www.USMM.org 1998 Years later, living in NYC, I met my husband and while telling him about the voyage, he realized he had been on the same ship while in the army, when it was a troop ship going to Korea (he was 12 years older than I). In 1993, Taylor changed homeport to Mayport, Florida, with the closing of Charleston Naval Station. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by She was launched November5, 1983, and commissioned December1, 1984 in Bath, Maine. [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. [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. 's to sift Good luck. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all were sick Gerhard Maroscher, So nice to read these excerpts from people of all ages and locations. U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. Gerda Konyen (Wickett), Michigan. by 4 days. Statue of Liberty the fireboats sent up their streams of water and the whistles Up to 2015, Taylor was homeported at Naval Station Mayport, and was part of Destroyer Squadron 14. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. for information about a troopship listed on this website. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. Visit Taylor Sailors. Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, Best wishes, Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request Oral History On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. 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. Dear Gerhard Korea former officer's dining room. According "Although about half the bunks 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. Deck Logs 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 If he is still alive, Im sure he has not forgotten. These passenger lists contain individuals and families that migrated to Australia during and after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. The Ship private companies. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors How interesting! In December 2017, I found a notebook that had been lost 35 years of my notes I took while Mom was telling me stories during and after the war. were quite different from those pictured above. 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