LST-325 is pleased to offer the following flags, flown while underway during our 2005 WW2 Memorial Cruise up the East Coast.  Each flag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity bearing the Captain's signature, plus the approximate mid-point latitude and longitude during the period it was flown.

Special event flags will be priced as follows:

Random days during the cruise,  $55.00, 30 remaining (an additional 25 are being made available on the way to Boston)
Flag flown in port on D-Day, $75.00 - SOLD OUT

Please add $12.00 for shipping and handling (Priority Mail).  If you'd like to pick up your flag in person, that does not apply.

Please place orders with Webskipper@LSTMemorial.org as soon as possible, so he can pass word to the LST in time to implement your wishes. Thank you.

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TO: WEBSKIPPER@LSTMEMORIAL.ORG
FM: TOM PENDARVIS, RADIO ROOM, LST-325
SUBJECT: EVENING SITREP, LST-325, MAY 31, 2005
 

SYNOPSIS: AN UNEVENTFUL AND BEAUTIFUL DAY AT SEA. JOE AND HIS TWO ASSISTANT CHEFS MADE A VERY ROBUST AND TASTY DINNER THAT INCLUDED ROAST BEEF, POTATOES, GRAVY, CREAMED PEAS, SALAD, AND BREAD PUDDING FOR DESSERT. 

IT WAS BREEZY AND A BIT CHILLY AS MANY OF US WENT ON DECK TO TRADE "SEA STORIES" AND EAT DINNER.

THE SHIP IS BEGINNING TO ROLL A BIT MORE, SO SLEEP SHOULD BE EASY TONIGHT, BARRING FURTHER VISITS FROM "JONATHAN" (SEE OUR MORNING SITREP FROM THIS DATE IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THIS UNIQUE LST-325 SHIPBOARD COMPANION).
 

RADIO OPS UPDATE

TOM CAN USUALLY BE FOUND AT 1200 EDT ON THE SUBMARINE VETERANS' AMATEUR RADIO NET, FREQUENCY 14.243 MHZ, THEN AT 1300 EDT ON 14.300 MHZ (MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE NET). PERRY IS USUALLY ON 7.020-7.030 MHZ AT 0700 DAILY AND SOMETIMES ON 7.035 MHZ AT BETWEEN AND 9 PM CDT. 

WHEN WE PLAN TO GO TO OTHER FREQUENCIES, WE TRY TO LEAVE WORD ON 14.300 MHZ AS TO WHERE WE'LL BE OPERATING.

WHEN IN PORT, TOM CARRIES HIS YAESU VX-5 TO CATCH VISITING MEMBERS OF THE ARS (AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE) ON 146.52 SIMPLEX.  THE RADIO ROOM 2 METER TRANSCEIVER IS TUNED TO THAT FREQUENCY AS WELL.

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LST-325 MORNING SITUATION REPORT 31 MAY 2005

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TO: WEBSKIPPER@LSTMEMORIAL.ORG
FM: TOM PENDARVIS, RADIO ROOM, LST-325
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LAST NIGHT IN THE CREW'S BERTHING COMPARTMENTS, A PERIODIC BANGING NOISE PROVIDED SOME UNWELCOME DISTRACTION FOR LIGHT SLEEPERS. JUST AFTER REVEILLE, THE SOUND DISAPPEARED. SOMEONE MUST HAVE SECURED OR OTHERWISE STOPPED WHATEVER IT WAS, SO IT SHOULD BE A BIT EASIER TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP. SINCE WE FOUND NO MECHANICAL EXPLANATION, MANY IN THE CREW SUSPECT THAT LAST NIGHT'S NOISE WAS PROBABLY JONATHAN, THE SEAMAN WHO IS RUMORED TO HAVE (MANY YEARS AGO) GOTTEN HIS LEG CAUGHT IN EITHER THE ANCHOR HAWSE Or IN ANCHOR CHAIN WITHIN THE CHAIN LOCKER. IN ANY EVENT, JONATHAN'S PRESENCE REMAINS ABOARD, AND HE IS OFTEN THE ONLY EXPLANATION FOR THE OTHERWISE INEXPLICABLE. A PRANKSTER, AND YET BENEVOLENT, JONATHAN IS ALSO THOUGHT TO BE INVOLVED IN THE SUDDEN ONSET OF BEAUTIFUL WEATHER THAT COINCIDED WITH THE LST'S VISIT TO ALEXANDRIA.  OUR SKIPPER, BOB JORNLIN, OFFERS THE CONJECTURE THAT JONATHAN STAYS WITH THE LST-325 BECAUSE HE LOVES HER. KNOWING THE FONDNESS OF OLD SAILORS FOR THE SHIPS ON WHICH THEY SERVED, THAT THEORY IS VERY PLAUSIBLE. 

SYNOPSIS: WE ARE CRUISING AHEAD, STANDARD (ABOUT 245 SHAFT RPM) IN VERY GOOD WEATHER AS WE PROGRESS TOWARD CAPE HENRY. WHEN WE ARRIVE THERE, THE PILOTS WILL DISEMBARK AND WE WILL OFICIALLY BE AT SEA AGAIN. 
 

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[Ed. note: a later pilot report states that LST 325 entered the Atlantic at 1:03 pm EDT.]

SITREP LST-325  30 MAY 2005 EVENING

CAPTAIN RON COLPUS, OUR MERCHANT MARINE SKIPPER, STATES THAT WE LEFT THE
PIER IN ALEXANDRIA AT 2000 EDT AND JUST PASSED MT. VERNON ON THE POTOMAC.
"CAPTAIN RON", PETER RETZCO, HIS ENGINEER, ED CROWE, HIS FIRST MATE RAY
ROKICKI, 2ND MATE AND CADET BILL TRACY REPORT ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL. CAPTAIN
RON PROJECTS WE'LL PASS CAPE HENRY (TO RESUME THE OCEAN PORTION OF OUR
VOYAGE)AT 1400 HRS EDT 31 MAY AND WE WILL ARRIVE JUNE 3RD AT ABOUT 1800 EDT
AT MASS MARITIME ACADEMY, DOCKING 1930 DURING SLACK WATER.

OUR LST-325 SKIPPER, CAPTAIN JORNLIN, PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PERSPECTIVE OF
OUR VISIT IN ALEXANDRIA:

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- MONDAY, MAY 30

WHAT A GREAT PLACE! WHAT GREAT PEOPLE! WE HAD 1 TO 2 HOUR LINES SAT, SUN AND
MON. ALMOST EVERYONE -- YOUNG AND OLD -- THANKED US FOR SAVING THIS LST AND
BRINGING IT TO THEIR TOWN.

WE HAVE ONE GREAT CREW! REMEMBER ON THE RIVER TRIP (IN 2003) WE WERE ALWAYS
ASKING FOR "TOUR GUIDES TO THE QUARTERDECK"? NOT WITH THIS CREW! EVERYONE
JUST PITCHES IN AND DOES THE JOB.

WE MADE A LOT OF VETERANS, THEIR WIVES AND KIDS HAPPY TO SEE AN LST AGAIN OR
FOR THE FIRST TIME! EVERYONE THERE NOW KNOWS THAT THE LST IS "THE SHIP THAT
WON THE WAR". WE HAD GREAT PRESS. I WAS ON TV EVERY DAY, MORNING AND NIGHT,
AS WELL AS ON THE RADIO. WE ALSO RECEIVED COVERAGE IN THE NEWSPAPER.
ALEXANDRIA LOVES THE LST  -- RIGHT UP TO WHEN WE PULLED AWAY FROM THE PIER
RIGHT ON SCHEDULE, WITH LOSTS OF PEOPLE ON THE SHORE WAVING GOOD-BYE TO US.
EVEN ALEXANDRIA'S GREAT POLICE DEPARTMENT, THAT LOOKED AFTER US LIKE A
MOTHER HEN WITH HER CHICKS, BLEW THEIR HORNS AND SOUNDED THE SIRENS AS WE
PULLED AWAY.

THANK YOU ALL, IN ALEXANDRIA! AND HERE WE COME MASS MARITIME - ARRIVING 1800
FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.

(SIGNED) BOB JORNLIN - ONE PROUD AND HAPPY CAPTAIN.

LAST, A SHORT SYNOPSIS FROM TOM, LST-325 RADIO:

LIGHT RAIN THIS PM AS THE LAST OF THE TOUR GROUPS LEFT THE SHIP. CREW WORKED
HARD TO BRING IN THE HEAVY LINES, STOW THEM AND GET UNDERWAY. WE GRABBED A
LATE DINNER BETWEEN SECURING FROM OUR TOUR MODE AND GOING INTO MAKING READY
FOR GETTING UNDERWAY AGAIN. IT INCLUDED CAPTAIN JORNLIN'S FAVORITE DESSERT -
RHUBARB PIE.

AS WE MOVE BACK DOWN THE POTOMAC, THE ENGINES SOUND SMOOTH AND RHYTHMIC. THE
CREW ENJOYED THE RESTAURANTS, SIGHTS AND GREAT PEOPLE IN ALEXANDRIA. BUT, AS
SAILORS, WE'RE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HEAD OUT TO SEA AGAIN TOO.

OUR POSITION AS WE PASSED MT VERNON WAS PASSED ON BY AMATEUR RADIO TO
SHIP-TRAK AND SHOULD BE POSTED ON OUR LSTMEMORIAL.ORG PAGES BY NOW. MUST TRY
TO GET THIS OUT BY EMAIL BEFORE MY CELL PHONE LOSES THE SIGNAL.

LST-325 (Day 5 in port) berthed at Robinson Terminal North, intersection of Oronoco Street and North Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  Lat. 38.80 N Long. 77.04 W. until 1945 this evening.

LST-325 pulled in her mooring lines at 1945, swinging her stern out and then the bow. The ship made a 180-degree turn and moved under her own power downriver to clear the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The ship will turn North-North-East at Cape Henry, Atlantic Ocean (ETA: 0145 01 JUN 05) for Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzard's Bay, MA (ETA: 1945 03 JUN 05)

Ship opened for public display at 0900. Today’s visitors were very heavy. Waiting line remained long but crew tour guides were increased and worked harder. We have the best crew in the museum Navy. “The people of Alexandria certainly know how to make you feel welcomed. The visitors were great, we had many gator sailors and families come aboard. The crew truly enjoyed their port of call to Alexandria, Virginia,” said Captain Jornlin.

Weather today: 73 degrees, sunny, Humidity 50 % Wind North 6 mph, visibility 10 miles, last quarter moon, sunrise: 0545 sunset: 2026.

Tonight: Very light showers or sprinkles are possible through 10 PM. Otherwise...it will remain cloudy with temperatures holding in the low 60s.

Ed. note: Received from one of our visitors in Alexandria ...

Good afternoon,

   I have just returned from Washington D C and a tour of LST 325. I was an officer on LST ___ and we were on OMAHA beach on D Day. Just being aboard and walking around and being able to once more walk into my cabin and once more see our ward room and the wheel house and the rest brought back many memories. Thanks so very much,

   Name withheld
   Former Officer
   LST ___ 

IN PORT SITREP
Posted 29 May 2005

LST-325 (Day 4 in port) berthed at Robinson Terminal North, intersection of Oronoco Street and North Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  Lat. 38.80 N Long. 77.04 W. 

Ship opened for public display at 0900. Today’s visitors were heavy. Waiting line remained long but crew tour guides were increased, keeping the wait time down - a very great day. The Captain and crew continue to receive countless accolades and sincere thanks from visitors for what they have accomplished as well as carrying out our LST-325’s mission. Captain Jornlin stated, “The comments by visitors are emotionally moving and sincere. We are hosting young and old veterans from the Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea and WW II and their families. Sons and daughters are expressing their deep appreciation to have learned about their fathers and the way they served their country.” 

Senior Chief Boatswain Mate Bruce Voges called to the quarterdeck the ship’s “side boys” in preparation of welcoming and ringing aboard U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Captain Jornlin greeted the Ambassador at the end of the receiving chain with a “Welcome aboard, and it is great to see you again.” Ambassador Burns and Captain Jornlin forged a strong working relationship in 2000 during the return of LST-325 when Burns was posted to Greece as the Ambassador of the United States of America.

Weather today: 73 degrees, partly cloudy, humidity 36%, visibility 10 miles, wind: N 10 mph. Possible storms this evening. Last quarter moon. Sunrise: 0546 Sunset: 2025

Tomorrow’s forecast: 75 degrees, partly sunny, wind: NW 3 MPH with wind changing to ESE 7 MPH in the evening ... this could bring t-storms from the Atlantic.

LST-325 (Day 3 in port) berthed at Robinson Terminal North, intersection of Oronoco Street and North Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  Lat. 38.80 N Long. 77.04 W. 

Ship opened for public display at 0900. Today’s visitors were steady, resulting in a steady line from amidships to the stern waiting to board the ship. Ship's Store sales were excellent - a very good day. Crew doing well, but couldn’t wait to elevate their feet after closing.

Vice Admiral Gregory J. Slavonic, Deputy Chief of Information, Oklahoma City, Okla. came aboard LST-325 this morning and was provided a tour of the ship by Captain Jornlin. The Admiral was very pleased with the ship and commended the crew for their hard work and dedication.  Adm. Slavonic began his naval career in 1971, as a Seaman who enlisted after graduating from Oklahoma State University. After completing boot camp at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. and attending Signalman "A" school in Newport, R.I., he received orders to the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA 64) and completed two western Pacific deployments. Among a number of shore and ship assignments during his 34-year career, the Admiral served aboard an amphibious ship - the USS Tripoli (LPH 10). Jack Niedermair, the son of John Niedermair (designer of the LST's), was aboard today and toured the ship with Captain Jornlin. Mr. Niedermair commented on the significant progress being made in the ship's restoration. "It was a honor to have him back aboard," said Captain Jornlin.

VADM Gregory J. Slavonic

Weather today: 66 degrees, partly sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon, rained for a few minutes, humidity 50%, visibility 10 miles, wind calm. 

Waning gibbous moon. Sunrise: 0546, sunset: 2024

Tomorrow’s forecast: 78 degrees, partly sunny. Wind: WNW 10 mph. Low chance of showers.

LST-325 berthed at Robinson Terminal North, intersection of Oronoco Street and North Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  Lat. 38.80 N Long. 77.05 W.

Ship opened for public display at 0900. A Memorial Service was held with Mayor William Euille and his city council in attendance. Mayor Euille and Captain Jornlin dedicated the ship’s visit as a salute to all U.S. veterans and a wreath was placed in the Potomac River for those killed in action followed by taps. Captain Jornlin presented the Mayor the keys to the bow doors and provided his party a tour of the ship. They enjoyed their visit very much. Some great press coverage.

Special thanks goes out to VFW Post 1503. Post 1503 presented LST-325 a plaque with its World War Two medals and campaign ribbons. Lt. Gen Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller, for whom VFW Post 1503 is named, is one of the most decorated Marines in history.  He is legendary not only for his military exploits, but also for the caring and friendliness he provided his troops.  He served the U.S. Marine Corps for 38 years, winning the Navy Cross five times for heroism and gallantry.  LEST WE FORGET.

Visitor traffic for tours and to the Ship's Store was very steady throughout the day. A visitor total is not yet available, but the crew worked a very steady pace and deserves a night off their feet. Take the evening off, guys.

Weather today: 81 degrees, sunny, clear, humidity 30%, visibility 10 miles, wind WNW 14 mph (windward: portside bow) – a very comfortable day. Sunrise: 0547 EDT Sunset: 2024 EDT.

Tonight: 60’s, 20% chance of showers, wind: W 5 – 10 mph, partly cloudy, waning gibbous moon (The waning gibbous Moon is just past full and illuminated generally from the left).

P.S.  I was hoping to get more pictures posted today.  It never happened.  I'll try to get some more up this evening and/or tomorrow.  Please keep visiting this page.  Be sure to use your Reload or Refresh button.

LST ACCEPTS LETTER OF INTENT FROM MOVIE MAKERS 

(Evansville, IN) - Captain Robert Jornlin of the USS LST-325 today informed Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel that the ship’s Board of Directors has responded favorably to a letter of intent from Warner Brothers requesting that the ship be used in the filming of “Flags of Our Fathers,” a movie based on the book by James Bradley that depicts the story behind the famous photograph taken during World War II: the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood will direct the movie. 

“What an amazing opportunity for the LST and the City of Evansville,” said Mayor Weinzapfel. “When Captain Jornlin first advised me of this possibility, I told him to pursue it with vigor. The notoriety this movie will bring to the ship and our city is certain to have a positive impact on our tourism efforts. 

“The announcement couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time,” continued Mayor Weinzapfel. “Just a few weeks ago, the local William L. Brooks Hospitality Award was given to help celebrate National Tourism Week and now we’ve got another major reason to celebrate tourism – the possibility that the LST will become a movie star.” 

The filming location and compensation for the ship’s role in the film have yet to be finalized. The letter of intent indicates that the ship will be needed from the time it leaves Boston this June until September 10, 2005, at which time the ship will begin the journey to its new permanent home in Evansville. Because there are still a few details to be worked out, the City and the LST’s Board of Directors have agreed to a memorandum of understanding that the LST will not arrive in Evansville prior to September 15th and not later than September 30th.

“This delay in the ship’s arrival has provided us with the opportunity to go through the normal bidding process for the dock components instead of the expedited track that we were on,” said Mayor Weinzapfel. “We expect to save money on the construction of the dock and increase the ship’s tourism potential.” 

Captain Jornlin has said that the LST’s participation in “Flags of Our Fathers” will allow the LST-325 and the City of Evansville to enjoy the same benefits as other museum ships that have been used in movies. He cited the Battleship USS Alabama’s role in the early 1990s film “Under Siege” as an example. 

“While compensation for the ship’s role in the film has yet to be finalized, it’s likely to be hundreds of thousands of dollars, which will help us immensely with upkeep and necessary maintenance,” continued Captain Jornlin. “The benefits to Evansville are immeasurable, however, and we’re grateful for the support lent by Mayor Weinzapfel and the residents of our new homeport in this endeavor.” 

The radio operators were unable to get out the standard SITREP this morning, so the following came through by phone.  The ship is just now coming into dock after passing through the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and getting a good look at the beautiful brownstones on the port side.  Despite high winds, the piloting and ship handling was excellent.

Please note that the D-Day flags are now SOLD OUT.

NOTE 2: If anyone can get a picture of the ship in transit on the Potomac River, it would really be nice to post one on the website.  Email to WebSkipper@LSTMemorial.org.  It would be greatly appreciated.

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LST-325 EVENING SITREP 25 MAY 2005

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FM: LST-325 RADIO
SUBJ: SITREP 25 MAY EVENING 2005
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SYNOPSIS: WE CONTINUE INLAND ON THE POTOMAC AND JUST PASSED UNDER US 301, THE JAMES MADISON BRIDGE. WE WILL ANCHOR AT 2100 EDT OFF QUANTICO, THEN WILL RESUME OUR CRUISE UP-RIVER IN THE MORNING. ALL IS WELL.
 

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P.S.  Since receiving this, word has passed that the ship is now at anchor near Quantico.

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TO WEBSKIPPER
SUBJ SITREP AM 25 MAY 05
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SYNOPSIS: TOOK ON CHESAPEAKE BAY PILOT AT ABT 0400 AND RAISED ANCHOR AT ABT 0515.
NOW HEADED NORTH IN THE CHESAPEAKE TOWARD ENTRANCE TO POTOMAC RIVER ENTRY
 

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WWII Ship USS LST-325, Decorated D-Day Veteran, Salutes Alexandria, Va.

The 63-year-old amphibious landing ship beats its schedule by a full day and anchors overnight at the Little Creek Amphibious Base, where thousands of LST sailors trained, before docking today in Old Town Alexandria, Va. (dateline corrected)

Alexandria, Va. (PRWEB) May 26, 2005 -- USS LST-325, a World War Two amphibious vessel known as a “Landing Ship, Tank” pulls into Old Town Alexandria, Va. today following a 1,700-mile voyage from Mobile, Ala. With the help of fair winds, following seas and a flawlessly performing ship, the crew arrived in Chesapeake Bay a full day ahead of schedule. It anchored overnight near the Little Creek Amphibious base, where thousands of these ships’ sailors have been trained.

The ship will be open to the public for four days. Tours will be conducted each day, from Friday, May 27 through Monday, Memorial Day. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and the admission is $10.00 for visitors over 18, $5.00 for children over five and a special family rate of $20.00.

The ship will be docked at Robinson Terminal North. The gate entrance to the dock is located at the cross streets of Oronoco Street and Union Street, Old Town Alexandria, Va.

On Friday, Mayor William Euille will present the ship with a special proclamation and Captain Robert Jornlin will give the Mayor the keys to the bow doors. (This inside joke refers to a prank played upon unknowing new sailors who were told to fetch them. There are no keys to the bow doors.) They will then participate in a Memorial Service, followed by a tour of the ship.

The crewmembers hail from 23 states, with most of them being U.S. Navy veterans who served on our country’s LST’s at various times since 1942. They are bringing this ship to Alexandria, Va. and then to several ports in Massachusetts, so that those of us who appreciate the service of our veterans can board and explore the only operational LST museum ship in existence. Churchill referred to them as the ships that won the war.

Not all of the crewmembers are veterans. A few of them are serving in memory of their fathers who sailed on LST’s. They have learned the skills of their fathers from willing tutors who enjoy sharing with the younger generation, in the hope that they will keep alive the memory of these ships and the crews who sailed them.

After the ship leaves Alexandria she will proceed down Chesapeake Bay and around Cape Charles, and then head north to the Cape Cod Canal and Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where tours will be conducted from June 4 to June 7. Following that visit the ship moves onward to the Boston area and then on to Gloucester, before returning to Mobile, Ala. in time for Independence Day celebrations.

Further information is available on the ship’s website at www.LSTMemorial.org. USS LST-325 is owned and operated by The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., a non-profit corporation.

We regret to announce the passing of Dewey Taylor's daughter, a victim of cancer.  Dewey is one of the crewmembers who brought the ship back to the U.S. from Greece.

Anyone who wishes to send a card may address it to:

Dewey and Elizabeth Taylor
1410 Fairway Circle
West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Let's all keep them in our thoughts and prayers during their time of difficulty.

The captain reports that since leaving the dock in Mobile, 1437 nautical miles have been travelled at an average speed of 8.98 knots.  (1654 statute miles at 10.33 mph.)

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A personal note from the WebSkipper:  I'd like to encourage absolutely anybody and everybody to provide material for this page.  By no means are submissions here restricted to just certain individuals.  The whole purpose of this website (and especially this particular page) is to share information about our LST Memorial with the entire community.  Sitting here 2,000 miles away, I personally don't have a clue what's happening aboard the ship unless somebody tells me.  To date, I've posted absolutely every single tidbit of information that's come my way.  If you have any news to share at all, please just send me an email:  WebSkipper@LSTMemorial.Org-- all of us would be very appreciative, and we all want to know what's going on!

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Archives:

Archive for May 2005 (first part):

• 23 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 23 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 22 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 22 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 21 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 20 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 20 MAY 05 - Captain's Update
• 20 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 19 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 18 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 18 MAY 05 - SITREP
• 17 MAY 05 - P.R.: Historic Warship LST 325 Sets Sail for East Coast Tour
• 16 MAY 05 - Captain's Update
• 07 MAY 05 - Update from Capt. Jornlin
• 06 MAY 05 - In Memoriam, Albert J. White

• 30 APR 05 - Movie Visit from Ron Maranto
• 18 APR 05 - Captain's Update
• 16 APR 05 - Attention All Hands!
• 09 APR 05 - Letter from Capt. Jornlin
• 08 APR 05 - Progress Report from James Edwards
• 08 APR 05 - Online Ship's Store Notice

• 30 MAR 05 - Honoring BMC John Kinney
• 27 MAR 05 - Midway Home Report from Kenny & Anna Adams
• 25 MAR 05 - Evansville Update from Mike Whicker
• 22 MAR 05 - LST Ship Memorial Board Meeting, March 19, 2005, Evansville, In.
• 17 MAR 05 - In Memoriam, Howard William (Bill) Russell
• 13 MAR 05 - In Memoriam, John & Bobbye LeMaster
• 12 MAR 05 - Progress Report from Kenny & Anna Adams
• 10 MAR 05 - Sea Trial Pictures from Ralph Bryant
• 09 MAR 05 - Four Evansville Students to be Crewmembers
• 07 MAR 05 - New LST-325 To-Do List
• 07 MAR 05 - New Crewmembers Added
• 04 MAR 05 - Official Sea Trial Report
• 02 MAR 05 - Notice to Volunteers
• 02 MAR 05 - Blocked Newsletters
• 01 MAR 05 - In Memoriam, CDR Lloyd Kurz (USS LST 325)
• 01 MAR 05 - In Memoriam, Dr. Harold Gourley (USS LST 866)
• 01 MAR 05 - LST-325 Required Maintenance Lists
• 01 MAR 05 - LST-325 Sea Trial Crew (16 FEB 05)

CDR Jackson Carter was LST-325's Executive Officer before and during the voyage back from Greece.  In addition to his normal duties, he was an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed communicating during his down-time with other hams all over the world.  He also maintained a website for LST-325 which included all of his situation reports, as well as many photographs showing the hard work done in Greece getting the ship seaworthy – that site is a must-see for anyone who hopes to understand what it took to bring this ship home.  Most importantly, Mr. Carter was one of the finest human beings one could ever hope to meet.  He passed away just five weeks after finally realizing his dream.  This website now carries on the work – and the dream – where he left off, and in his memory.  Thanks, Jack ... for being you.   Fair winds!

In Memoriam Jackson Carter