Jesse,Thanks for your service and thanks for writing.Paul. try{window.CloudFlare||function(){var a=window.document,b=a.createElement('script'),a=a.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];window.CloudFlare=[];b.type='text/javascript';b.async=!0;b.src='//ajax.cloudflare.com/cdn-cgi/nexp/cloudflare.js';a.parentNode.insertBefore(b,a)}(),CloudFlare.push(function(a){a(['cloudflare/badge'])})}catch(e$$5){try{console.error('CloudFlare badge code could not be loaded. He wrote back, stating: The present time, with the Vietnam controversy heightened by the current Vietcong offensive and a consequent increase in criticism in Britain of American policies, hardly seems propitious for advising the Queen Mother to make a gesture of this kind. In March 1992, the last US Navy ship, the submarine tender USS Simon Lake, sailed out of the Holy Loch, ending thirty one years of American presence in the area. We watched the "fish" cut through the water, just like they did in the movies. Good to hear from another old shipmate from Holy Loch. The Association wants to remember one of the most loyal members and his wife. 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. Their bank stood on what is now the Co-op car park. Nice article Paul, I was on the USS Natick 1969-1971 and saw both the Simon Lake and Canopus exchange duty stations. To make maximum usage of its submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deterrent force, American military had determined that it required an overseas base for refit and crew turnover. Don't forget Berts. and can not be used without permission from AboutSubs. What fun those were. Our association provides emergency assistance referrals. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful resources. Bought woolen gifts for my 2 sisters and mother. Holy Family Hall, Rm 205. Paul,My dad, Paul Hord, served on the USS Proteus, in the Holy Loch from about Aug. 1962 through June 1963. Thanks for all you did. Depot Ships, USS Hunley, Floating Dock, and Polaris Submarines photographed in 1965. of the Gold crew of the USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN 610). I've tried fish & chips here and there since my Scotland tour, but they have not been the same.Anonymous, I too miss Scotland and it was a fine place to be stationed, even if the winter weather was awful.I miss the place, the people, and I even miss the Navy (Ha).Paul. I am taking this opportunity of writing to you before we make any approach to the Palace.. WHAT A SURPRISE. Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War and he later served two years aboard the Navy harbor tugboat U.S.S. Others were Faslane, the channel between Largs and Cumbrae, Rosneath Bay, and Rothesay Bay. Gunzenhausen (German pronunciation: [ntsnhazn] (); Bavarian: Gunzenhausn) is a town in the Weienburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany.It is situated on the river Altmhl, 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Weienburg in Bayern, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuremberg.Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area. While many stayed in rented family. Charlie, I'd like to visit Dunoon again and bring my wife (but it would have to be in summer! A third ship, the First Class Battleship Sans Pareil (the third of that name) was also sold to TW Ward, for 26,600. The people ofScotland were friendly and kind to me and the many American sailors who were stationed there during the Cold War. 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. Are you contact with AJ? I WAS ON THE HOLLAND AND THE HUNTLEY, 1980-82. I went to the primary school in Hillfoot st. You may add a comment or offer further details which may be included in the page above. Stopped in Holy Loch for resupply on USS Thomas J Gary DER-326 summer of 1970. The memorial sits on a relatively exposed point of land, which is subject to sea erosion, meaning that the monument is in danger of being lost if the site is note maintained. google_ad_client = 'pub-9912973797081854'; 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. About Moira & Holy Loch Pottery Moira Ferguson has taught and made pottery for over forty years. We designed the ships logo. Jim,A cruise around the UK sounds interesting. The "Holy Loch" name is believed to date from the 6th century, when Saint Munn landed there after leaving Ireland. Here the sons of adversity meet the children of calamity, and here the children of calamity meet the offspring of sin.Herman Melville (18191891), People run away from the name subsidy. Holy Loch is nestled in the Scottish Highlands a setting of verdant, rolling hills, picturesque Lochs, parks, kilts and tamoshanters. Happy days. On board HMS Exmouth which was based round the corner at Faslane, we co ordinated the operation to keep the berth clear. The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate. Hi Dennis,You do not know me,but I just to let you know that this old timer served on the uss los alamos which was attached the uss Canopus. DAV Helps more than a million veterans every year. I'd like to take my wife to Scotland and show her all of the places I lived and visited. We lived in Dunoon and I started school there. , p = document.createElement('script'); Holy Loch Port are heading to Seatrade Fort Lauderdale from the 14th to the 16th March. At one point, Dunoon was named as the town with the most taxis per head of population. Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington Contract Award Date: 08/08/1962 Keel Laid: 01/07/1963 Sponsors: Mrs. H. Diamond & Mrs. Cecil Ford Launch Date: 02/08/1964 Commission Date: 11/07/1964 (I can't recall the name). USS Hunley (AS-31) Holy Loch 1981 RM 2CEF437 - One of the Royal Navy's seven Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine moves through the water at the entrance to Holy Loch and Loch Long near Kilcreggan, in Argyll and Bute. I served with some really good folks. Leslie,No, I don't know the people mentioned above. I was stationed on The Holland AS32 in HolyLoch fro 1978 to 1981. According to local legend, the sand was to have been used for the construction of a local church. Pubs and clubs prospered, but what of the rest of the town? He was a guy I liked a lot. A large war memorial in the form of a round tower is sited on Lazaretto Point. JB, Good to hear from another Holy Loch vet. Almost never ate in a restaurantthe pubs were where the locals & darts were. I also enjoyed Dunoon, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sterling, etc. The potentially catastrophic crash occurred in november 1974 when the ssbn james madison, armed with 16 poseidon nuclear missiles, was heading out of the us naval base at holy loch, 30 miles north. I missed being young. There are other information in this us navy bases by state which is really interesting. Simon Lake was there. Refit in Holy Loch & Dunoon afforded me a chance to play tourist many times & meet the locals. The Dry Dock, USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7), was towed to Scotland in '61, and The World Health Organisation (WHO) traces the beginnings of quarantine to the 14th century: "A period of 40 days or 'quarantenaria' became established later as the usual period of isolation for sea-borne travellers and goods suspected of harbouring infectious diseases. All Rights Reserved. 05-11-06, 10:32 PM #2 mzook This comment has been removed by the author. (267) 341-3228. What great images. AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation's most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. It was the home base of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 14, part of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. We went back some time later when SSBN USS Job Patrick Henry was the first sub to arrive. The people, the scenery were beautiful. Holy Loch, near Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland A Brief History of Site One: In the autumn of 1959 the US Government presented the problem of providing forward servicing facilities for the first SSBN Squadron in the U.K. Studies were made of all the suitable places to base a refit facility and it was decided in July 1960 that Holy Loch should be the site. Thanks for your service and thanks for checking in here.Paul, Hello Paul, your article was "spot on" about our daily military duties, as well as with the wonderful people of the Dunoon, and Glasgow areas. It will begin with check-in and an informal reception on Sunday, September 24 and end with a banquet dinner and business meeting on Wednesday evening, September 28 with hotel check out the following morning. accompanied me then, and on my subsequent assignment to the HOLLAND I saw the biggest snow flakes in my life there as big as half dollars, milk delivered with thick cream on top and the coal delivery guy was 5' at best but carried two giant bags of coal for us to heat with! How can we assist you? The gardens are on the west side of the A815 road from Dunoon, between the Holy Loch and Loch Eck, and include footbridges across the River Eachaig. Proteus, arrived on station march 3, 1961.) Delightful country!! I remember watching the Proteus slip down the Firth of Clyde during the Cuban Missle Crisis and wondering if it was going to come back. Lazaretto Point lies on the southwest shore of the Holy Loch, and lies between Ardnadam to the west, and Sandbank to the east. Scotland-England gave us an appreciation for (1)its national health care system, (2)their sport of soccer - I became a ref for 10 years starting in 1995, (3)the Britsh TV program, "till death do us part," that became "all in the family" for the USA,(4)their foods = fish & chips wrapped in a newspaper, lamb, and bananna fritters. The country and its people were truly awesome. I served on board USS HOLLAND AS-32 from 1974 to 1977 I was involved in accident one day Dr. sent me in town for an MRI can anyone one remember the name of base hospital? Holy Loch Known by sailors as the 'Marine gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. What a bummer. Life is still good here in this beautiful part of the world. I agree, Site One played a key role in the Cold war.And yes, like you, I'm proud of my service at Site One on the Saugus.Thanks for writing.Paul, Yes I was on board three submarines that ran out of holy loch. Site 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. The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the . The helping hand that AMVETS extends takes many forms: The families and supporters that stand behind our AMVETS members play a vital role in the growth and preservation of our organization. Learn about our homelessness programs. The base, called "Site One," consisted of the USS. What a beautiful country and great people! July '03, and Sept. '05. I cant ask him because its a surprise party! Paul, I was stationed on the Saugus from Feb.85-Aug. 87, best 2 1/2 years of my life. American Veterans Care Association achieves this vision by investing donations and revenue to develop sustainable . a delightful country. Most of them had crumpled righthand front fenders (wings), the roads here were narrow, often single carriageway, and in an emergency the Americans pulled to the right with the inevitable consequence. As I child I used to stay in Kilmun and watch the ship and submarines. The Next Reunion Will Be Held 12 May 2011 In Norfolk, VA Web Site Information :. Paul Davis' crime fiction appears in American Crime Magazine. and the Firth of Clyde was one of the Royal Navys major submarine areas. be the site. The Holy Loch (Scottish Gaelic An Loch SiantaSeunta) is a Sea Loch, a part of the Cowal peninsula coast of the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. At this time, my friend Richard and myself decided to form an association so we established the Holy Loch American Veterans Association (HLAVA). Over the years floating docks and support vessels were added. I had me a place in Innellaen so I could get away from the ship now and then. I was a ping jocky aboard the USS Hartley, a destroyer escort. google_ad_channel = ''; Thanks for writing. Hi, I think you may be able to help me, I am looking for an American couple who provisionally adopted 2 girls from glagow social work dept. No automated processing by advertising systems is permitted. We lived in Kirn and I went to the local school there.there was a little shop close to the school that had the best cheese sandwiches. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0] Had wonderful shipmates and made lots of civilian friends during my "liberty" timeRaquetball, softball, bowling, hiking, several pub-crawlslife was always interesting:) Thanks for the memories Paul.John WalshHenrico, VA, John,Thanks. Directly opposite Lazaretto Point, on the northeast shore of the loch, is Graham's Point, once connected by a small ferry which sailed between the two points. The Hunley was tender at this time. Mary T. Loch. Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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". I remember when we had liberty we would go to officers club which was right opposite the Pierre that took us to the ship. lepers; building or ship for performing quarantine in; after part of ship's hold used for stores.". Comments. The object of "HLAVA", a non-profit military veterans organization, is to serve as a local association to support and assist its members; to provide a focal point for information; to cultivate and. to live there and meet so many wonderful people. The body of water was so named because sometime in the Middle Ages, a merchantman carrying a cargo of sand from the Holy Land sank in its cold, dark waters. . )Thanks for checking in.Paul. In 1982, Naval Support Activity (NAVSUPPACT), Forward Base, Holy Loch, Scotland became its own command. Holy Loch was one of several locations on or near the Firth of Clyde considered for the refit site. 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. And once again thanks for the memory's it saddens me to hear that site one was shut down I had no idea. WINTERS BETTER THAN NEW ENGLAND. We've also returned for personal visits in June '72, Dec '92, I was. Now live in Newark, De. A submarine tender and a drydock with an assorted collection of naval equipment, all located in a Scottish sea loch provided a vital link during the first decades of the US Navy's Polaris fleet operations, allowing quick and easy access to the patrol areas in the seas around the north and north west coast of . If you would like more information about the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. and the services we provide, please use the contact Form and Information below. A trained VA counselor will offer information about VA homeless programs, health care, and other services in your area. Could you send some photos of yourself - then and now - to www.pauldavisoncrime.com.I wished that I had become friends with you as well. The loch looks very different without COMSUBRON 14 sitting out in the middle of it, and I couldn't identify any of the former Navy buildings that comprised the shore part of the base, other than the old Navy Housing units. Enjoyed reading all of these articles,Im a local to Dunoon,I moved here two months after the USNavy left.All i here are these great stories about,how it was back then.Sounds amazing! April 28, 1991 12 AM PT ASSOCIATED PRESS DUNOON, Scotland The Cold War thaw has reached Holy Loch in the remote Scottish Highlands, where America's Poseidon submarines are pulling up anchor. He enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and retired in 1985. Osteological examination of the remains . I was born Greennock ,Scotland 1962. Polaris tender base, Holy Loch.-The White House announced on November 1, 1960, that arrangements had been made with the British Government to base a U.S. Navy submarine tender and a floating dock in the Holy Loch in the Clyde Estuary." (The tender, the U.S.S. Clark was one of the astronauts who perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on 1 February 2003. Great memories! '+e$$5.message)}catch(e$$6){}}; I'll never forget sandblasting the barnacles off the hull. The floating dock could handle up to five submarines, with four being moored alongside while one was raised within the dock itself. Strange to see no evidence of a sub base. Thanks for checking in.Paul. Mailing Address: AMVETS Hawaii Post 7, P.O. We were there about a week. Speaking to my old Navy pal brought back some good memories. Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Holy Loch American Veterans Association "HLAVA" Public group 13 members Join group About Discussion I still keep in contact with one of those guys. They often took me to their home for a Scottish dinner. Your photos are great and thanks again for your post.D. What is now Walkers DIY/Garden Centre/Cafe was the PX Stores, which sold everything American, including petrol (or as they would have it "Ethyl" and "Super Ethyl"). Assistant Registrar of Academic Services. SE4-EP141. The MoD is also rethinking its plan to build a new all-weather sports facility at Ardenconnel in Rhu, and is instead looking at other sites in the wider area. Hi Paul,I was stationed with you in Holy Loch. You can read Paul Davis' crime columns, crime fiction, book reviews and news and feature articles on this website. You have done a very good thing in creating this site and im glad to have found it.it really made my day. The Russians knew we were their and feared our Submarine Force and those who supported it. google_alternate_color = 'FFFFFF'; Believe it or not I was stationed on the NATICK (YTB 760) between July of 1974 thru Dec of 1975. google_ad_format = '120x600_as'; Join Navy Veterans. Kilmun Parish Church and. The call is free and confidential (private). Holy Loch was by far the best duty in my short career (4 years). I served aboard the Saugus 1966-67. In either event any benefit to Anglo-American relations would be largely lost., A final missive sent on 22 February 1968 confirms that the MoD was forced to make a humiliating U-turn on the proposed royal visit, As noted above, the first US ship arrived in the Holy Loch on March 3, 1961, making 2011 the 50th anniversary of the event, and the event was marked by an article in the Dunoonn Observer online. [^50 years since US Navy arrival Retrieved March 05, 2011.^]. Their financial impact on the town was not as great as many people thought. MY name is Sonny Morrison, but I went by Spanky. His 'On Crime' column appears in the Washington Times and his 'Crime Beat' column appears here. google_cpa_choice = 'CAAQl6_zzwEaCNYAUlKOkBwoKPm093MwAA'; Specialties: American Veterans Care Association's goals are to create and promote a supportive system of care long denied to American and Native American Veterans after their absence in civilian life due to the demands of having served under the United States Armed Forces. I wouldn't have any problem living there after my retirement. Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was 17 in 1970. p.async = 'async'; As a writer, he has attended police academy training, gone out on patrol with police officers, accompanied detectives as they worked cases, accompanied narcotics officers on drug raids, observed criminal court proceedings, visited jails and prisons, and covered street riots, mob wars and murder investigations. All personnel lived ashore, residing in rooms or homes rented from members of the local community. Also in 1942, a new unit, the Royal Marine Boom Patrol Detachment, sought volunteers for a hazardous mission. More facilities are to be provided in the area for community use including a 2 million refurbishment of the Drumfork Centre in Churchill Square, due to be completed by 2018 while the MoD's longer-term wish list includes hopes for a new railway station at Shandon for those working at Faslane. Auriette,Thanks for visiting the web site and thanks for writing. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. //]]>. 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. Leslie Williams, sisterinlaw of John P. Shannon USN. I am very glad I made my way back because it is just a fantastic little piece of heaven on earth that I never saw during my earlier times there. Thanks, Charlie Witherow, OMC USN(Ret) Chairman "HLAVA", Dunoon, Scotland. Try good fish & chips, chicken and haggis. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining . Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. I'd like to go back to Scotland one day.Paul. In January '82 the Holland was relieved by Hunley, returning for a 2nd tour. This message board is for former shipmates of CSS-14 who would like to discuss having a reunion or discuss how a recent reunion went . assembled in six months. Following an approach to the British government, requesting permission to establish a refit site in the United Kingdom for Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines, an agreement was negotiated which permitted the US to use the Holy Loch, on the Firth of Clyde, for the anchorage of a submarine tender, a large dry dock, and other supporting craft. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, Queen Mother kept from US nuclear base in Scotland - The Scotsman, Helensburgh set to swell under wave of 1.3bn Navy expansion - Helensburgh Advertiser), The British government and the American Polaris base in the Clyde, Journal for Maritime Reserch, 2001, Department of Defence Legacy Cold War Project, USS Daniel Boone SSBN-629 Refit 39, Holy Loch, Scotland, December 1978- January 1979, January 1963, the Proteus was relieved by the, August 1966, the Hunley was relieved by the, May 1970, the Simon Lake was relieved the. Base would close, and in March 1992 the last US Navy ship sailed out, thus I was there when Proteus came in to the Loch. She has since married from someone on the tender but I stayed friends with her parents all the way into the early 90's. During the Black Death of the 14th century, Venice established the first formal system of quarantine, requiring ships to lay at anchor for 40 days before landing. American Years Revisited will arrive soon! Unfortunately he passed away after a short illness on the 8th of January 2014. (1996) I was there from zJan 82 to Sept 83 on Hunley. Donna,I too would like to return to Dunoon and Holy Loch one day in the future.Thanks for writing.Paul, Great article Paul,I grew up outside Glasgow, I moved to Dunoon and married an "m.r." By the standards of Scottish lochs this loch is small.Dimensions are one mile wide and two-three miles long (dependent on tidal conditions). Notable is the mention of the arrival of the depot ship USS Proteus, which had been converted to be the first Polaris submarine tender during 1959-61, and had required the insertion of a 44-foot section amidships, where the missiles would be serviced. Thank. If you served in Submarine Refit Site One Holy Loch, Scotland, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. Bought an engagement ring from a shop in Edinburgh. 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. To safeguard the entitlements of American veterans, AMVETS provides service such as VA claim filing assistance, employment assistance, advocacy in D.C., & more. Site Info Whois Traceroute RBL Check Site Info Who Is Trace Route RBL Check What's My IP? The 1943 film We Dive at Dawn, starring John Mills, was filmed in the area, including scenes shot at a number of sites including HMS Forth and and Ardnadam Pier. And yes, I too always say I'm going back. Garelochhead Station Trust provides information, support, training and social opportunities for veterans and their families, of all ages. Distance: 3.3 mi. Unless we have a merchant marine, our navy if called upon for offensive or defensive work is going to be most defective.William Howard Taft (18571930), February 1964, completed the first "off center" docking of a Polaris submarine. I am not afraid to call it so. I went to the local primary and secondary school with many Americans and I have always felt a connection No matter where you go in the world theres always someone with a Dunoon story or memory. Its uncanny. Thanx for sharing, I was a US kid from 1986-1990 there. Is your father still alive? The tugboatwas assigned tothe American nuclear submarine base at Holy Loch, Scotland. Natick 760 as a cook from 1975 to 1977 Loved all my time there. Thanks for writing and letting us knowPaul, Hi Paul, great article. Loved the photos and it brought back memories!My wife and I are both retired now for the second time at 56 and 57 and we really want to go to Dunoon and have a look around.I was on the Simon Lake and went to the Holland back in 1980 TAD for 4 months. Looking back, it was the "primo" duty station of my career; I just didn't realize it at the time. Hi I married a sailor off the Natick in may 1967.Went to live in Detroit with my husband in 1970 We both returned back to Scotland in 1980 and still live in Glasgow We have been married 44yrs. Hope to return with my wife this summer to see my Dunoon "KIN" once again. Dated young girl there back in the late sixties. 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