Left to right Dave Martinsen, Ben Hanson, Pat Paterson Sasebo Japan September 1952
Dave Martinsen posing with a swab prentending to be a deck hand. Photo taken off Wonson Harbor 1952.
Dave Martinsen shown as the Lewis approached a tanker for refueling. The Lewis was operating with her port engine out of commission. We bumped the tanker while fueling, but this was not as bad as when we bumped an aircraft carrier while refueling. The carrier snapped our left yardarm.
The sight we all waited months to see. Broadway Pier, San Diago December 1952. The top deck of the pier has all the crew's family members waiting.
It wasn't all work.
Scott ready to report for Shore patrol duty. Scott forty five years later.
Meekins wearing his interpretation of the "Uniform of the Day"
Rohrabaugh showing off the after engine room.
Fireroom crew, Edwards, Nielsen, and Bickerstaff
Bennett trying to start a portable pump. All portable pumps had one thing in common. They would never start when you needed one.
Going on liberty in Sasebo, Japan. If they would just look this good when returning from liberty.
I believe this is Thomas trying to feed a nesting gooney bird on Midway island.
George Small in 1952 and 1998. Anyone who ever knew George never forgot him.
He was a good hard working sailor, but he is best remembered for his partying.
