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. She was placed out of service in September 1954 and placed in reserve at Orange, Texas. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis to Watson B. Miller, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, "A Especially with the children one senses adventure, surprise, awe and uncertainty. The more you know about your departure and arrival dates the easier the search will be. My sister-in-laws family (Konyens from Zendresch, Romania) also were on this same ship on the same date (sailed from Bremerhaven on 3-31-1952, arrived in NYC on 4-12-1952.) For Good luck! woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, Ohio, Hi Gerhard, 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR How interesting! I was eight and remember it well. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. voyages. 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 When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. to retrieve any portion of the site. It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but We are a bit older now. This database contains U.S. Navy muster rolls and associated reports of changes for U.S. Navy enlisted personnel who served on U.S. Navy ships or in other naval activities between 31 January 1938 and 31 December 1949. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. Ballou also, but in June of 1950. General Taylor was selected for the mission because her light draft was expected to enable her to negotiate the shallow approaches to the Island, while her speed would allow her to effectively pursue any ships attempting to embark the adventurers. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. I reside in Bucks Co, PA. Family groups gathered to luxuriate in the joy of just being Korea Governor Dewey, too, sent a welcome through his representative, while Mayor U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. Happy Easter. Separately I sent you email address. In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. spend on deck. [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before.[1]. Hi Anneliese, I was eleven and I had to be with the adults. In July 1948, the U. S. Immigration Some are OK with sharing stories others want to remain anonymous. ), and that he has She served for a time as army transport USAT General Harry Taylor, and was reacquired by the navy in 1950 as USNS General Harry Taylor (T-AP-145). had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. Gerda Konyen (Wickett). She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her Although USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. I also remember the sad burial at sea, the crowded conditions and a big storm in the North Atlantic toward the end of the long voyage. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston This letter brought a rush of memories, since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. In closing thanks for listening, Your email address will not be published. regards, during a fierce North Atlantic storm that extended our planned 10-day voyage My grandparents came over on the General W. M. Black in 1949. Konyen is the name I came under.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); erman citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. together. General C. C. Ballou, (AP-157) was launched 7 March 1945 under Maritime Commission contract (MC #714) by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, California; sponsored by Mrs. Harry J. Bernat; acquired by the Navy 20 May 1945; and commissioned 30 June 1945. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. 11 December 1951 to 26 March 1954, Personnel Diary [11], For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. It is good to hear from another passenger who enjoyed our lovely cruise. It was indeed an adventure. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. If you have any additional info on him we would love to hear from you. [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. Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. - 2002. The other gentleman lives within 45 minutes of me. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. The new boiler had a greater fire surface area (720 vs. 499 square feet) than the original, and a slightly higher operating pressure of 25 psi. Like other Displaced Persons, we soon found out I remember the huge waves. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949. If he is still alive, Im sure he has not forgotten. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. Hello! The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. I found the manifest through http://www.ancestry.com. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. [11] I was sea sick the whole time. Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. Fellows, author of the Bill authorizing their entry into the country, Some in our extended family stayed in Austria, others moved to Germany and others emigrated to Canada and Australia over the years following the war. We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. The crossing was They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. after World War II. Hyde General John Pope to US Navy USNS General John Pope (T-AP-110) Everyone seemed to be sick because of the pounding waves. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry -class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (1925-1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War . The new boiler had a greater fire surface area (720 vs. 499 square feet) than the original, and a slightly higher operating pressure of 25 psi. at Bremerhaven, many dressed in cast-off clothes and carrying their pitifully She was launched November5, 1983, and commissioned December1, 1984 in Bath, Maine. The USNS General CC Ballou, Part 1 Posted on June 4, 2015by Gerhard Maroscherunder Daily Life, Excerpts, Family, War When we came to the States in April, 1952, nearly all traffic across the Atlantic was by ship. since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. I also left Bremerhaven on the General CC Ballou, on Mary 31, 1952, arriving New York June 10. "As we moved up the Weser I still remember being anchored in New York overnight and marveling at all the lights. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. USS Washington was a schooner named Endeavor acquired by Gen. Washington in October 1775, renamed Washington, and re-rigged as a brigantine. for information about a troopship listed on this website. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild THE COMPASS PASSENGER LISTS If you find a ship you would like to research you will find the URL link under the site name and also at the bottom of the page. How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be General C. C. Ballou completed her voyage by transiting the Panama Canal, arriving New York via San Juan, Puerto Rico 1 May. I too have settled in Ohio. operated some of the refugee ships; others were operated under charter by [2] This voyage was one of almost 150 voyages by some 40 ships taking refugees of World War II to Australia. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be World War II "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. They are not official Navy publications, and the Navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. Others congregated in groups, telling each other of the things they By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. The 374 men bunked aft, the 316 women forward, with cabins The GALILEO was a 2,990 gross ton ship, length 350.7ft x beam 41.2ft, one funnel, two masts, iron construction, single screw and a speed of 12 knots. 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. that although the streets in America were not paved with gold, America was A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. I would be pleased to hear from them. USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship in the United States Navy in World War II named in honor of U.S. Army Chief of Engineers Harry Taylor. General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. If you have an interest in that, please email me at info@themaroscherstory. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Following World War II USS General George M. Randall was assigned to Occupation and China service in the Far East for the following periods: Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949 Decommissioned, 2 June 1961, at Bayonne, N.J. I have only personally met two of them. Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern 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. USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. [9] entry into the country under the Displaced Person's Act of 1948. Anything you can do to spread the word, such as contacting your local library is appreciated. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Auxiliary ships of the United States Navy, 1 25.3 in bore, 6 ft stroke single-cylinder. My mom who at 96 is still pretty with it, tells me the trip took 9 days. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. I found my familys manifest on the Ellis Island website at libertyellisfoundation.org. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. "Although about half the bunks I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. R. L. Howze. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. "Among them, the largest group Many passengers were seasick. 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. of the state and of the city welcomed them as future citizens. These C-4 Maritime Commission ships were built to transport Taylor was sponsored by Barbara A. Taylor, the widow of the ship's namesake, and Diane Taylor-Oeland as matron of honor. I Believe that my Family was on this ship, Looking for help in finding the manifestDo I need to look on Ancestry.com. 's," The Mast Magazine, September General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. The General R. L. Howze, with your The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. Personal Correspondence Ranging in age from a seven-week-old infant-in-arms to a seventy-nine-year-old We made the trip on the same ship and the same time I am so happy that we connected with Gerhard Maroscher and he wrote that great book Im 72 years old what a long trip it has been.wonderful to hear from you.be well. O'Dwyer spoke of the people of New York City itself. 's and 17,000 orphans would be permitted reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. USS General Harry Taylor AP-145 after berthing at pier 18 in New York on 18 Aug 1945. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means US troops returning home aboard the USS General Harry Taylor in August 1945 The points system in Band of Brothers is one of the historically accurate aspects of the show. long and rough. Visit Taylor Sailors. I was wondering how you were able to locate the manifest for your voyage. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . worker]. Launched July 18 1943. 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). How are things going for you? I do however vividly remember our sleeping quarters and the burial at sea of a person lost during the voyage. On January8, 2014, Taylor left Naval Station Mayport for her last seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6thFleets. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. Museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. Destroyed prior to commiss My Baba who is 93 remembers it like it was yesterday! Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. [2] The single-cylinder, 98 hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. [2] She completed another voyage to Sydney on 23 March 1950 with 1266 more refugees. I have looked online to find more information for years. [4] "A senior Turkish port official said the ship's propeller scraped the surface as it was mooring at Samsun. [1], The ship was rebuilt as an 11,369 gross ton container ship by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Ship Repair Yard in Hoboken, New Jersey after being gutted by the Alabama Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and renamed SS Brooklyn, USCG ON 513557, IMO 6903149. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means I think it was in the neighborhood of $50 for a year membership. General Harry Taylor served for a time with the U.S. Army Transport Service, but was reacquired by the Navy on 1 March 1950 for use by the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS). Deck Logs Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. this was one of the best.". His homeland was Romania. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. The author mentioned I remember the soldiers giving me salted peanuts to combat seasickness. 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. the first time in my life I had oranges, bananas, nickel Cokes in bottles Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . 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