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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. I was looking for photos to see if anything jogged a memory and stumbled across your post. 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. What fun those were. Paul. With the reduction in European tension and Garelochhead Station Trust provides information, support, training and social opportunities for veterans and their families, of all ages. I WAS ON THE HOLLAND AND THE HUNTLEY, 1980-82. The Ministry of Defence hoped the high-profile visit would act as a demonstration of British gratitude for American military support and shore up the special relationship between the two countries. I nicked named Scotland land of the liquid sunshine. They busted our butts on the tug, but the liberty time was good.My two years - 1974-1975 - on the Navy tugboat USS Saugus allowed me the ability to travel far and wide. I was aboard the Saugus in 1975, but I don't recall your name. 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. The people ofScotland were friendly and kind to me and the many American sailors who were stationed there during the Cold War. Have been back several times & played St Andrews. a delightful country. At this time, my friend Richard and myself decided to form an association so we established the Holy Loch American Veterans Association (HLAVA). 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. Speaking to my old Navy pal brought back some good memories. It was the home base of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 14, part of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Holy Loch Inn. submarines being supported by the Squadron varied over the years, and the measure Paul. I was stationed on The Holland AS32 in HolyLoch fro 1978 to 1981. They stayed for 31 years. I have fond memories too of the loch. Great read. Maybe in the near futureThanks for writing.Paul. Paul, I think your piece on Holy Loch was excellent. 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. All I have to say is what a beautiful place to be stationed and to this day its crazy on how much I still miss it . HOLY LOCH PORT Ailson Downs Rankin's Brae, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8FE Tel: 01369 700810 Mobile: 07843 241320 Fax: 01369 704749 e: info@holylochport.co.uk The Site 1 U.S. Navy Submarine Base (Subron 14) at the Holy Loch in Scotland was Established in 1961 and closed down in 1992 as the Cold War ended and new te. Thanks for mentioning some of the roles the old tugboats performed.I remember serving as a moving target when you guys in the subs shot torpedoes at us. I went to the primary school in Hillfoot st. I have wonderful memories of the people and the place and have been back once. they are my sisters. , p = document.createElement('script'); Holy Loch is a former submarine base situated in SW Scotland Holy Loch Mouth of Holy Loch Introduction The Holy Loch is a sea loch, a part of the Cowal peninsula coast of the Firth of Clyde, in S.W. '+e$$5.message)}catch(e$$6){}}; A crew of 500 men from Mobile Construction Battalion 4, the Seabees, spent the next five months to assembling the vessel, which became fully operational in November 1961. What was the appeal?I visited Sterling once and liked it. Loved the pubs in Dunoon and the fish & chips. Approximately one mile across, the loch extends inland for between two and three miles the west, depending on the tide. He enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and retired in 1985. Thanks for writing.Paul, Hello Paul I think you may have been there a little to early but Im trying to find the name of the ship that docked in 1989 around that time I lived at the holy loch I was a young girl back then and I can certainly tell you things are a lot different now the bace bowling ally are all gone everywhere is clear. You can read Paul Davis' crime columns, crime fiction, book reviews and news and feature articles on this website. Phone. 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. Enjoy the area and the people. The Association wants to remember one of the most loyal members and his wife. Went into Glasgow. I was a SK2. Proteus, arrived on station march 3, 1961.) Great memories!! We all should be proud of our duty there. In January '82 the Holland was relieved by Hunley, returning for a 2nd tour. Chuck,Interesting background. })(); The Holy Loch is a sea loch which lies two miles north of Dunoon on the Cowal peninsula. I was at Holy Loch aboard the Will Rogers and the George Marshall. Now live in Missoula, Montana (Scotland in Western Montana).Jesse Tropical Missoula, MontanaScotland in Western Montana. Was chief Holmes there when you were he was tough but you know how that goes. var _prum = [['id', '58565476aa69598b85884117'], Did you know my Dad, Orville Lee Gooden, electrician, teacher, diver. I lived in Dunoon and went to the primary school in Hillfoot St., from 1963-1970. I am trying to find old friends, shipmates that he was with so I can invite them to a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for he and .my sister, Janet Williams Shannon. It is accepted policy that members of the Royal Family should never be involved in controversial political matters and a visit to the USS Simon Lake would, at best, involve the Queen Mother in public controversy, while, at worst, there might well be embarrassing incidents. Anonymous,You should be proud of your father.Please thank him for his service. The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the . Thanks for writing. In 1982, Naval Support Activity (NAVSUPPACT), Forward Base, Holy Loch, Scotland became its own command. The Sara anchored just out from Greenoch and I was able to get a couple days of liberty. Holy Family Hall, Rm 205. Robertson's Yard at Sandbank, a village on the loch, was a major wooden boat building company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I only wished I hadn't Complained all the time and had been a better cook. Site One Holy Loch Scotland Association Created by William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) (See other events) May 12, 2011 at 2:00am to May 15, 2011 at . News and commentary on organized crime, street crime, white collar crime, cyber crime, sex crime, crime fiction, crime prevention, espionage and terrorism. Alim Shabazz (USCG, Active Duty) Email: alim@amvets-hawaii.org Phone: 808-222-2205. I do recognize your picture. March 30, 2015, our shipmate and friend, Glenn Francis Fleming, departed on Eternal Patrol in Charleston SC. In the autumn of 1959 the US Assistant Registrar of Academic Services. In January 2014, declassified state documents opened and placed in the National Archives at Kew, revealed that the MoD had supported proposals which could have seen a royal visit take place at the American base: THE Queen Mother was banned from visiting an American nuclear base in Scotland, newly released files have revealed. During World War II, the Holy loch was used as submarine base. My Father served in the US Navy there , he passed in 65. Holy Loch now is the only remaining U.S. base for nuclear missile-armed submarines outside the U.S. Its 2,000 soldiers, with 150 American civilians and 2,000 dependents, have become a fixture in . Did four refits on boats out of Comsubron 14. I had the good fortune to return in Feb. '66 for assignments on the 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. From this the word 'quarantine' was derived.". The workload was tough but when I could get away, I'd head to Stirling. In the 23 years I did in the Navy, the 5 years I did in Holy Loch were the best. Site 1 Holy Loch Reunion. I'm in contact with a couple of guys from the Saugus. I re-visited Holy Loch in 1992, it was sad to see the base removed.Best Regards,David (Pod) Podurgiel EN3, David,Glad to hear from you. Was able to procure the alarm bell out of the Marine Corps Guardshack which we used during security violations. During World War II the Holy Loch was used temporarily as a British submarine base. I was a inside machinists/marine mechanoic. Hi there,Im a local to Dunoon,I live in Kirn,Just across the road from Dunoon Academy secondarily school,Your not missing much.The place has never recovered from the US Navy leaving,slowly declining each year.Woolworths closed about 5 years ago,& the tobacco shop across the road from Woolworths closed about 2 years ago,well the tobacco side of it,isnt there anymore,but the shop still sells the cool little trinkets etc(ie candy jars)The Calmac ferry service has even stopped to Dunoon. Tighnabruaich is a name that brings back fond memories, as a shipmate of mine rented a flat there in 1974 and I lived with him for a few months until his wife came over from the states. Paul, I served there on Hunley from when she first arrived and left her in late 63 for separation. While many stayed in rented family. Empowering Servicemembers and disabled Veterans by giving them access to information on education, employment, housing, nutritional and spiritual wellness, medical care information, respite care, Veteran mobility van assistance, and job training and career coaching. and the Firth of Clyde was one of the Royal Navys major submarine areas. Charles L. Witherow created the group Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA". In 1992, the USS Simon Lake sailed down and out of the Firth of Clyde - the occupation was over. My husband was on the uss bluefish that was home in new london ct with frequent trips to this port. VA Benefits Help Medical Transportation Employment & Entrepreneurship Transition Services Find A DAV Location: WAYS TO GIVE I had me a place in Innellaen so I could get away from the ship now and then. We had our little spook shack on the back of the ship. I remember when we had liberty we would go to officers club which was right opposite the Pierre that took us to the ship. Discus upcomming reunions that are Holy Loch wide and not specific to a command. Valued Relationships. Latest Videos on Legion TV. Lot of good memories about Danoon and Glasgow was a plank owner on Hunley left as an EM 2, Al,Thanks for writing and thanks for your service.Paul, Mike, I think I served with you on the Natick. Steve Newstrom E Division USS Saratoga CVA-60. google_alternate_color = 'FFFFFF'; I was not a member of ship's crew but was on there with my band of Spooks. The selected men were trained on HMS Forth and in the surrounding area. Scotland named cruise destination of the year! Always a humble man, he leaves behind him a lovely wife, family and a standard that all should strive to attain. Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. Perhaps I too will at least get to see the area. 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. :), Jim,I too have fond memories of Scotland and the people. 2800 submarine docking operations. Nice article Paul, I was on the USS Natick 1969-1971 and saw both the Simon Lake and Canopus exchange duty stations. From Plank Owners (1963) to the Decommissioning Crew. Although I'm a city guy, I enjoyed my stay in Tighnabruaich. Find Submarine Refit Site One Holy Loch, Scotland unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Went back to Scotland for the first time this past summer both the people in Gourock and Dunoon were absolutely the best, brought back many memories. November 1975, the Canopus was relieved by the USS Holland (AS 32). Since GST was granted SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) status on 27th June 2019, the board of trustees and project coordinator have worked hard to fulfil their role within the community. However, the UKs most senior diplomat cancelled the proposed tour amid fears that it could lead to the Queen Mother being targeted by anti-Vietnam war protesters. Terms & Conditions 2005-2023 SeScoThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International LicenseThis web site and its pages are licensed for personal, private, or non-commercial use only. My dentist here in Maine had served on the last sub-tender before the base shut down. In Kilmun the 19th century church stands on a site where earlier ones are believed to date to the 6th or 7th Century. From 1961--1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the 6th century, when Saint Munn landed there after leaving Ireland. Yeah, Mike. The monument has become a focal point for American personnel who served at the US Submarine Base which was located there for 31 years, until 1992. However, Sir Paul Gore-Booth, the head of the diplomatic service, rejected the proposal, fearing that it could generate enormous controversy and potentially put the Queen Mother at risk. Is your father still alive? That is such a killer View. Base would close, and in March 1992 the last US Navy ship sailed out, thus The Secret War Mission That Inspired Goldfinger's Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese Make Plans to F My Crime Beat Column: Fire Lovers and Fire Monsters, Comical Che Guevara at the Bay of Pigs Invasion, The Bay of Pigs - An Anniversary of Heroism and Shame. 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". 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 My time in the holy loch I returned to Greenock Scotland in 1976 where I have been living for over forty years, Dennis,Thanks for writing and have a pint for all of us.Paul, My name is David Erdman My first command was the USS Hunley it was assume having my 18th birthday in Scotland at the harmony bar and sundowner I was abopted by a local family and stayed there until I transferred to the USS Iowa, Hi nice to read your comments about Holy Loch Site drove buses to and from site many memories of the trips made with ERP workers from all the shipyards also Captain Bump who travelled on the bus from Bairds garage to site. Thanks so much. I enjoyed Scotland and travelled back to Holy Loch and Dunoon in 2000 with my family. Tim,Thanks for writing.Why Sterling? She has since married from someone on the tender but I stayed friends with her parents all the way into the early 90's. Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Fun job. If you have any questions or comments - please contact me. The number of submarines supported by SUBRON-14 varied over the years, however an indication of the scale of the operation can be seen in the number of patrols carried out. I was on the Holland 76-77 and loved it. Happy days. Delightful country!! His work has also appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and other publications. An average of 3,500-4,000 Americans were attached to the Holy Loch at any one time but that did not always mean a lot of money went into the local community. [CDATA[ Between 1961 and 1992, Holy Loch was the site of the United States Navy's FBM Refit Site One (FBM: Fleet Ballistic Missile). Loved being there. The Holy Loch American Veterans Association collected 300 towards the work, which was presented to the Sandbank Community Development Trust, to be used as part-payment of the 500 restoration cost associated with the lamp mounted on the stone pillar west of the main monument. In April 1907, The Argyllshire Standard reported that the Third Class Battleship HMS Conqueror (the seventh of that name) was sold for scrap to TW Ward of Sheffield for 16,800, and the First Class Cruiser HMS Undaunted was sold to Harris Bros of Bristol for 14,400. In 1968 we were in the north Atlantic and had a catistrophic breakdown and had to limp into Holy Loch for repairs. Finally, in June '87 the Hunley was relieved by the Simon Lake [for her 2nd Thank you. What a beautiful country and great people! 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. Pubs and clubs prospered, but what of the rest of the town? Just read and enjoyed all the articles people wrote about the Holy Loch. and his green cigars when we went underway and then there was this guy that fell asleep tying his shoes. on the Hunley AS31 in 1987, our bestman crossdecked to the Simon Lake and years later we ended up on the John.S.McCain in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, who do we run into walking down the street, but our bestman lol small world. I was. The Americans brought their own services. Thanks to Cathy and Anonymous for writing.Cathy, I too would like to get an old fashioned Scottish fish & chips. - Helensburgh set to swell under wave of 1.3bn Navy expansion - Helensburgh Advertiser. And in education, a 'service pupil adviser' has started work with Argyll and Bute Council, funded by the MoD's education support fund, to provide advice for children of forces personnel in the area. Thank. (I can't recall the name). Hunley was my first duty station in 87, I reported in Charleston and I was sent to Holyloch onboard the Simon lake as part of the early crew of the supply dept. A third ship, the First Class Battleship Sans Pareil (the third of that name) was also sold to TW Ward, for 26,600. On April 2, 1987, the USS Mariano G Vallejo (SSBN 658), completed the 2,500th Ballistic Missile Deterrent Patrol to be carried out by the submarine fleet. to base a refit facility and it was decided in July 1960 that Holy Loch should Hi Paul,I was stationed with you in Holy Loch. 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. (1996) The Holy Loch was a Royal Navy Submarine base during World War II I was the cook on board. @yahoo.com E-mail me when people leave their comments - Follow You need to be a member of Navy Veterans to add comments! Jim,A cruise around the UK sounds interesting. (function() { How can we assist you? Paul Davis' crime fiction appears in American Crime Magazine. YEAH, THAT WAS THE BEST FISH & CHIPS, WRAPPED IN NEWS PRINT. The base, called "Site One," consisted of the USS Canopus, a 644 foot long ship called a submarine tender, a floating dry dock that could accommodate submarines, and a large barge with a super crane. Leslie Williams, sisterinlaw of John P. Shannon USN. And you can contact Paul Davis at pauldavisoncrime@aol.com. 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