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A Trip in Memory of Robert L.
("Stoney") Burke, LST 736
From Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Burke, Posted 31 August 2003 On July 5, 2003, the family of Robert L. "Stoney" Burke toured the LST 325 at St. Louis, MO. He served during WWII in the Pacific for three years. While on the LST 736 his and his shipmates' tour of duty included the Solomon Islands, Caroline Islands, New Guinea, Philippine Islands, Netherland Indies, Okinawa Islands, Saipan Islands, Guam, Tokyo Bay and Pearl Harbor. In Aug. 2001 we toured the LST 325 in Mobile, AL. Our daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roger Lamm, along with grandson Bobby Myers were with us on the tour. Capt. Hal Pierce, with Calvin Ellison and Earl Stone had arranged a special tour for Stoney. It was just before the 2001 LST Convention in Mobile, and although they were very busy, they took the time to make it a very special day for all of us. He appreciated being able to see so much of the ship. An article appeared in the Sept/Oct 2001 Scuttlebutt about this tour. He passed away on Nov. 22, 2001. He will always be remembered and missed by his family and friends. Our family trip to St. Louis included four generations. With me were our daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roger Lamm and our daughter Julie Myers. Five grandchildren: Melanie Adams, Michael Day, Tiffany, Jessica and Bobby Myers. Four great-grandchildren: Connor Day, Haley, Alex and Cole Adams. We were probably the largest family group to tour the LST 325. We felt very privileged to leave a donation in his memory. The family also enjoyed going up in the Arch, even the youngest who was only 21 months old. The fireworks, the carnival and entertainment of the Fair provided a lot of fun for everyone. In all, it was a very special family time. We got pictures of the LST 325 with the Arch in the background by walking across the Eads Bridge that was just opened that day. We are looking forward to when the LST 325 will be returning in 2005 to Seneca, IL. It is truly our "Floating Museum." ~ Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Burke
[Ed. note: Mr. Burke's article on his visit to the 325 can be viewed in the Sept. 2001 Progress Report archive. It should be said that Stoney's family includes all of us associated with LST 325, and we miss him very much. All our best wishes to this wonderful family!] |
| LST 325 Discussion & Chat
Forum Now Open
Posted 25 August 2003 On an experimental basis, I have opened up a Discussion & Chat Forum for the website. I'm not sure that "yet another" LST forum is needed, and it is not my intention to "compete" with any existing site(s). Quite honestly, I think this one has more powerful, yet user-friendly, features than the others. User response will determine if this feature remains available. Entries may be made in either plain text or in HTML, if you wish to spice things up a bit. It allows you to format your text the way YOU want it, with paragraph breaks, etc. It also allows for the insertions of pictures, links, "customized signatures," etc. The Chat Forum currently carries outside advertising. If it proves to be popular enough, I will have that removed. If you intend to go to chat with one or more people, be sure to post a message to that effect so that others will know you are there. I encourage you to try it out, see how you like it, run it through its paces (please email me with any problem reports), and perhaps post a message or two, even if only just to say hi. Before posting, you will need to sign up for an account (it's free). You can use a handle (mine is WebSkipper325) or your real name. Either way, it's desirable to make your real name known somewhere in the post, so that others know who they're talking to. If you have feedback, please post a message! Simply go to the Home Page and click on "Discussion & Chat" -- I'll hope to be seeing you there! ~ WebSkipper |
| Two items today, 22 August 2003:
- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED and Back at Home
Port, from Pat Perrella |
| MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
and back at Home Port! Posted 22 August 2003
Photos by
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LST 325 at the Mobile waterfront |
Kirby crew making connections
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| Two Crewmembers Suffer Burn
Injuries
After completing a successful voyage and returning to home port in Chickasaw, AL, the euphoria was somewhat dampened by an incident resulting in burn injuries to two of our crewmembers on Wednesday, 20 AUG. Ad Mumford Dominick Perruso was released within a matter of hours, and has since returned home to Pennsylvania. Ad Mumford was held overnight for observation, mostly due to the loss of bodily fluids and dehydration. Contrary to reports in the news media, this unfortunate occurence DID NOT take place aboard the ship. It was on one of the shore-based electrical panels that provides shore power to the ship. Please join us in wishing both these fine gentlemen a rapid recovery. They are two of our very best and most dedicated. Including them in your thoughts and prayers will be greatly appreciated. |
SITREP from Bill Kaupas
Posted 19 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 190800 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R191300Z). Position. 0245 City Dock, Mobile, AL. 0330 Shift the bridge watch to the quarterdeck. Ship’s moored. A true 21st century Mark Twain adventure. What words can fully express the accomplishment of the Captain or 71 participating crewmembers that traveled 3,600 miles in 79 days on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. How do you adequately thank spouses, families and hundreds of volunteers or contributing companies or the 73,000 boarding visitors? These personal debts can never be repaid. Weather: Today: Partly cloudy, chance of rain in the afternoon, temperature 83, humidity 77 %, wind speed vrbl 3 mph, barometer 30.12 (1019.5 raising last 3 hours), dew point 75, and visibility 10 miles. SIGNAL BRIDGE – CONN … Secure SITREP … SIGNAL BRIDGE, Aye! ~ Bill Kaupas |
| Report from New Orleans, By
Michael Smith
Dated 19 August 2003 The LST 325 spent 14-17 August in New Orleans. This was the last stop for the ship’s Summer Cruise 2003. Besides giving tours on Thursday and Friday the ship also hosted a number of Military and civil visitors. A pair of Coast Guard captains were aboard as well as a retired Admiral. A proclamation by the City Of New Orleans proclaiming August 15 as LST day was also delivered by a representative of the Mayor of New Orleans. As soon as I finished taking pictures of all the activities I returned to tour duties and failed to record all of the names of our honored guests. My apologies to everyone. Also aboard Thursday and Friday were mechanics from Stewart Stevenson. Leo Williams, David Agmami, Daniel Savoie and Donald Richard. Two cylinder liners were replaced, one of the new air starters was remounted and a leak in one of the blower endplates was repaired. CHEERS for Stewart Stevenson. Saturday and Sunday the tours picked up considerably. As in all ports, those that took the tour were appreciative of the memorial ship and of all those LST veterans we are representing. Another benefit for the summer tour is the possibility of recruiting some new faces for work over in Chickasaw. More than a few young families left with driving instructions in order to find the ship in Alabama. One former LST officer was able to tour the ship with his sons. The family plans on visiting the ship a second time, but in order to work! Also, as in all ports, souvenir sales were brisk, with young and old alike looking for a keepsake to remind them of their visit to the 325. It’s been a long summer, especially for those who spent it all aboard ship. Hopefully after a few weeks rest everyone will be feeling recharged. I look forward to seeing everyone over in Chickasaw. ~ Michael Smith |
Capt. Jornlin
A new and needed clutch donated
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Daniel Savoie and David Agmani
of
Jack Britten
Capt. Hal Pierce |
City of New Orleans proclamation
Greeting visitors are Don
Chapman
Leo Williams from S&S
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YOU,
Taking down the main deck tent |
Capt. Jornlin
Rocky Hill
Stewart & Stevenson's
Donald Richard
Merton Lake
Tugs getting ready for the
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| SITREP from Bill Kaupas
(#2)
Posted 18 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 181500 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R182000Z). Position. 1430 10 NM east of Rigelots (canal entrance) in the Gulf of Mexico — heading for the inter-coastal waterway. SOG: 10 Knots (11 mph). Sunset: 1935. Moon: Waning Gibbous. Seas: 1 to 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. Revised ETA: 190300 CDT AUG 03 Location: State Docks, Mobile, AL. The United States Coast Guard lined the full length and both sides of the lock to salute the crew of the LST-325 as she passed through the Industrial Lock — it was spectacular … it made the crew feel great as they near the end of 2003 Heartland Cruise. Thank you. Weather: Today: Temperature 89, humidity 59 %, wind speed S 9 knots, dew point 73, and visibility 10 miles. Tonight: Temperature Lo 70, humidity 73 %, wind speed W 10 knots or less, barometer 30.01 (1016.2 steady) Seas 2 feet or less--coastal water smooth ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill Kaupas
Posted 18 August 2003 USS LST-325 R180900 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R181400Z). Position. Entering Industrial Lock - 92.7-mile mark. 0700 Departed New Orleans, 95-mile mark. Passed portside to Algiers Naval Base where the LST's were fitted for war in 1942 thru 1945. Ship will transit canal to Inter-coastal waterway. ETA. 190800 CDT Mobile, AL. While in New Orleans the ship hosted main deck events for Rear Admiral, USCG; N.O. Propeller Club, USNA Alumni Assoc.; Captain, C.O. 8th USCG District; Navy League; Captain, C.O. ICS USCG; and Rear Admiral, USN (Ret). Captain Jornlin gave the visiting guests a plaque with the "Bow Door" key. Weather: Temperature hi 95, wind speed SW 3 mph, barometer 30.04 (1017.3 mb steady), visibility 10 miles and heat index 105 plus. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill Kaupas
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| SITREP from Bill Kaupas
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| Two items today, 11 AUGUST 2003:
- Report from New Orleans (with directions)
from Capt. Hal Pierce REPORT FROM NEW ORLEANS FROM
CAPT. HAL PIERCE LST-325, NEW ORLEANS
THE SHIP IS GOING TO BE ON THE BIENVILLE STREET WHARF, MIDWAY BETWEEN THE AQUARIUM AND JACKSON BREWERY. THAT IS ALL PARK DOWN THERE, CANAL STREET OR ANY SOUTHBOUND STREET TAKES YOU THERE. ALSO THERE ARE THE RIVERWALK, JACKSON SQUARE, THE FRENCH MARKET AND HARRAHS. LOTS TO DO. WE HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE D-DAY MUSEUM TO CUT TICKET PRICES IF THEY HAVE TICKET STUBS FROM THE OTHER PLACE, $2 OFF ADULT AND $1 OFF OTHERS. I AM GOING OUT THIS MORNING WITH FOLLOWUP INVITATIONS TO "CAPTAINS CALL" TO THEGOVERNOR, MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND ASSORTED OTHER OFFICIALS IN THE PORT. I JUST TALKED TO CAPT. JORNLIN AND THEY ARE UNDERWAY FROM GREENVILLE, AND HAVE ACTUALLY ALREADY PASSED VICKSBURG. ~ Capt. Hal Pierce, Port Coordinator SITREP from Bill Kaupas USS LST-325
ROUTINE POSITION 1730 CDT UNDERWAY WILL CLEAR GREENVILLE HARBOR 537.8 MILE MARK. ETA NEW ORLEANS 93 MILE MARK 121500 CDT AUG 03 VISITORS STEADY BUT CREW HAD BREAKS IN GREENVILLE. WEATHER:
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Update from Capt. Jornlin
Posted 09 August 2003 August 8, 2200 CDT, Greenville, MS Cruising UP the river is over -- now we are cruising DOWN the river! The "Heartland Cruise" of 2003 is coming to an end. Mr. Edwards tells me that over 70 crew members have taken part in at least one leg of this trip. Additionally, we have had 30 to 40 volunteers who helped us out during the various port visits, often by giving tours to visitors or selling souvenirs. With over 60,000 visitors coming aboard, this trip has really been a great success. I can't help but reflect on the many great people who have freely given their time and talents during this entire trip, as well as the barge companies that have assisted us throughout the voyage, and in the different ports. I also think about the thousands of visitors who just want to shake our hands and freely thank us for saving LST-325 from the bone-yard in Greece, and for bringing the ship to their city, or at least to one close enough for them to visit. I think of the men who have met again on this ship for the first time in almost 60 years. I think about the man who had not been out of his bed in almost 3 years, but did get up to visit LST-325 when she came to town. And the 103 year old woman who had done assembly welding on some of the LSTs and came aboard to visit the 325. Neither this trip, nor the long saga of returning the LST-325 from Greece has been easy. But the reception we have received during this River Tour of 2003 tells me that we have done the right thing. Recently, we had another great reception in Paducah, Kentucky. Lots of visitors, lots of help, and plenty of great ice cream. This all added up to another memorable and successful port stop. Most recently we moved rapidly down the Mississippi at speeds of up to 15 MPH with the assistance of ACBL, and arrived at Greenville, Mississippi. Greenville is the home of the Haley Clutch and Coupler Company. This firm has donated a new engine clutch to the ship, and we of the 325 and Memorial thank them for their generosity. We are looking forward to our next port visit in New Orleans. This will be our final stop before moving on to our home port in Mobile, Alabama. ~ Bob Jornlin, Captain, LST-325 |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas(#2)
Posted 07 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 070600 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R071100Z AUG 03). Position. Arrived Greenville Harbor entrance 2000 06 AUG 03 and stood off for the night (537.8-mile mark). POD: 0500 Reveille/Trice up. 0600 Set Sea Detail. Enter harbor and transit Lake Ferguson. ETA dockside 0800. SOA: 11.1 mph, 489 miles. Weather: 0600: Patchy fog, temperature 72, humidity 96%, wind speed calm, barometer 29.98 (1012.2 mb raising 1.1 mb last 2 hours), dew point 70, and visibility 5.0 miles. Today: Temperature Hi 90's, sunny, and wind speed N 10 mph. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Posted 07 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 061000 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R061000Z AUG 03). Position. LST-325 0700 fix is 676-mile mark, 15 miles above Helena, AR, SOG 7.7 mph. ETA: 0700 07 AUG 03 – the ship is now making turns for 8 mph plus Set (downstream current). LST-325 is making excellent “Speed of Advance (SOA).” Weather: 0700: Temperature 80, overcast, humidity 85%, wind speed calm, barometer 29.91 (1012.3 mb steady last 3 hours), dew point 75, and visibility 7 miles. Afternoon: Temperature Hi 80’s, partly cloudy, scattered showers – 40 % chance of rain and wind speed SW 10 mph. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas(#2)
Posted 06 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 061000 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R061000Z AUG 03). Position. LST-325 0700 fix is 676-mile mark, 15 miles above Helena, AR, SOG 7.7 mph. ETA: 0700 07 AUG 03 – the ship is now making turns for 8 mph plus Set (downstream current). LST-325 is making excellent “Speed of Advance (SOA).” Weather: 0700: Temperature 80, overcast, humidity 85%, wind speed calm, barometer 29.91 (1012.3 mb steady last 3 hours), dew point 75, and visibility 7 miles. Afternoon: Temperature Hi 80’s, partly cloudy, scattered showers – 40 % chance of rain and wind speed SW 10 mph. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Posted 06 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 051630 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R052130Z AUG 03). Position. LST-325 1600 fix is 797-mile mark, 60 miles above Memphis, SOG 7.8 mph. ETA: 07 AUG 03 - the ship will turn into Greenville Harbor, 537.8-mile mark…the entrance to Lake Ferguson and to the City of Greenville. LST-325 will berth along the lakefront on the city. Tonight’s dinner will be served on the fantail — it’s a cookout (steaks, burgers and sausage). Weather: Today: Temperature 83, Overcast, humidity 82, wind speed N 5 mph, barometer 29.88 (1011.6 mb dropping £ .02), dew point 77, visibility 10 miles. Tonight: Moving into a region with scattered storms after 0400, temperature Lo 72, wind speed S 5 mph. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| DON'T
FORGET THE U.S. LST ASSOCIATION'S REUNION!
Posted 05 August 2003 The success of LST 325's River Trip has exceeded expectations to a considerable degree. Our thanks go to those who have shown such wonderful interest and support. An unfortunate side effect is that this trip has somewhat diverted attention away from The US LST Association's annual reunion, coming up in Dallas, TX, August 26 to September 1. As always, this will be the perfect opportunity to get together not only with your shipmates, but also with fellow LSTer's from all around the country. Whether you've visited LST 325 or not, this is an event that you definitely shouldn't miss! Rooms are still available, and several interesting events have been planned. For more information, or to make reservations, please contact Linda Gunjak at 1-800-228-5870 (or email to uslst@kmbs.com), or you can visit the Association's website at http://www.uslst.org. The US LST Association has supported the LST 325 project from the very beginning. Without the Association's enthusiastic support, LST 325 would likely be scrap metal by now. Let's continue to give our enthusiasm and support to this wonderful organization. |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Posted 05 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 041530 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R042030Z AUG 03). Position. Standing off Cairo, IL. Hwy 1 crossing over the Ohio River at the 981-mile mark. The confluence of the Mississippi-Ohio Rivers. Pusher boat awaiting stores. Departed Paducah on schedule. Great visit with heavy visitor traffic. ETA: Friday, 8 AUG 03 Greenville, MS .… [odds the ship will be earlier]. Weather: Today: Temperature Hi 84, partly cloudy, wind speed SE 8 mph, barometer 29.86 (steady) dew point 73, visibility 10 miles. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Dated 04 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 031100 CDT AUG 03 SITREP (R031600Z AUG 03). Position. City of Paducah, 934.4-mile mark. Visitors remain heavy. Enjoy the tour and history of the ship. Captain Jornlin proclaimed “Duke of Paducah” by the authority of the Mayor of Paducah. Crew was treated to a dinner in their honor. Monday, 04 AUG 03 POD: 0800 Set the Sea Detail for Greenville, MS., 537.8-mile mark. The 489-mile trip will provide a needed respite for the crew (46 miles down the Ohio and 443 miles down the Mississippi). Get the word out to all gator sailors’ … last two-port calls before we leave the river – Greenville, MS and New Orleans, LA. Weather: Fog/Mist this morning. Today: Temperature 79, mostly cloudy, humidity 79, wind speed vrbl 6 mph, barometer 29.97 (vrbl), dew point 72 and visibility 10 miles. Strong chance of storm after 1400. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Dated 03 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 011720 CDT JUL 03 SITREP (R012220Z JUL 03). Position. City of Paducah. 934.4-mile mark. It was a normal day for the number of visitors — heavy. POD: 1800 Liberty Call, Liberty Call – The crew are invited to a barbeque this evening. Well deserved. Our deepest thanks to the Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau staff for all their hard work in coordinating this wonderful Port Call. Weather: Today: Hi 86, clear and sunny, humidity 66 %, wind speed SW 8 mph, barometer 29.95 steady, dew point 73, and visibility 10 mile. Tonight: Scattered storm may develop…best chances S-ILL, SW-IN, and NW-KY given unstable air mass .... unseasonably strong winds and hail possible. Threat will weaken towards sunset. ~ Bill Kaupas |
| SITREP from Bill
Kaupas
Dated 01 August 2003 USS LST-325 R 311800 CDT JUL 03 SITREP (R312300Z JUL 03). Position. City of Paducah, 934.4-mile mark. 4/10th of a mile south and the ship would be in the Tennessee River. 2,000 visitors turned out to tour the ship. The residents of Paducah are great. Many visitors are coming from Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Skipper was up at 0500 for TV Live broadcast from the deck of the ship — another one tomorrow. Weather: Today: Rained early morning, Temperature Hi 86, humidity 89 %, mostly cloudy, wind speed vrbl 5 mph, dew point 69, and visibility 9 miles. Tomorrow: Temperature Hi 89, wind speed calm, afternoon WSW 7 mph, 30 % chance of rain in the afternoon. ~ Bill Kaupas |
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