woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, Good luck! he came to the United States as a Displaced Person (D.P. These passenger lists contain individuals and families that migrated to Australia during and after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. left via Italy or Shanghai. All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). Ranging in age from a seven-week-old infant-in-arms to a seventy-nine-year-old Meals were taken at standing-height Do not sell or share my personal information. Later delivered to the Maritime Commission National Defense Reserve Fleet at Beaumont, Texas, she was struck from the Navy List 1 July 1960, and remained in reserve until sold for commercial use under the MARAD Ship Exchange Program in 1968[4] to Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware. Another long story that could be a book by itself. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. In July 1948, the U. S. Immigration On February5, 2014, Taylor was scheduled to enter the Black Sea along with Mount Whitney in support of the Sochi Olympics. I think it was in the neighborhood of $50 for a year membership. General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. The General R. L. Howze, with your Assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), October 1949 and redesignated USS General A. E. Anderson (T-AP-111) During the Korean War USS General A.E. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. My parents, Erika and Rudolf Haffner, and I at age 12 (Hermann) were on that ship voyage to the US. In July 1844, General Taylor was used to convey abolitionist Jonathan Walker from Key West to the Pensacola Navy Yard, where he was handed over to local authorities and charged with slave stealing. When we came to the States in April, 1952, nearly all traffic across the Atlantic was by ship. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. Best wishes, [7], In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries [2] However, as of 2004, all significant anti-aircraft capability was deleted from this class. Following the armistice, General C. C. Ballou continued to sail to Japan and Korea on troop rotation duty. Im still trying to find information about my background, but since Ive lost both my parents and being an only child is difficult at best. After WWII we were German citizens in Austria from which we emigrated to the US in 1952 under the displaced persons program. This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. 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). The ship deployed to Northern Europe as part of the Standing Naval Forces Atlantic in 1987, and the Persian Gulf in 1988 and 1990. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. [2] This voyage was one of almost 150 voyages by some 40 ships taking refugees of World War II to Australia. I was on this same vessel with my parents. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. I was born in Germany in a DP camp to Polish parents and was carried to Boston on the Gen. C.C. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . 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Family groups gathered to luxuriate in the joy of just being This database contains an index to U.S. Navy pension records from 1861-1910 contained in the following National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) collections: (1) Case Files of Disapproved Pension Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civl War and Later Navy Veterans ("Navy Widows' Originals"), 1861-1910; (2) Case Files of Approved Pension Appliations of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War and Later Navy Veterans ("Navy Widows' Certificates'"), 1861-1910; (3) Case Files of Disapproved Pension Applications of Civil War and Later Navy Veterans ("Navy Survivors' Originals"), 1861-1910; (4) Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Civil War and Later Navy Veterans ("Navy Survivor's Certificates"), 1861-1910. worker]. Our trip took about 10 days. Taylor was sponsored by Barbara A. Taylor, the widow of the ship's namesake, and Diane Taylor-Oeland as matron of honor. Built by Earles Shipbuilding Co, Hull for the Wilson Line, she was launched on 26th Apr.1881. We are a bit older now. Construction edit Taylor ' s keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May 5, 1983. out of a machine, and in the evening we saw black-and-white American movies R. L. Howze. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. For Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. Walker later testified that for most of the voyage aboard General Taylor, in spite of being seriously ill, he was kept chained hand and foot in "filthy"[4] and oppressively hot conditions in or near the engine room of the steamer's hold,[5] apart from brief periods of a few hours a day when he was allowed on deck. Hi Stephanie, the name of my ship was the USS General Ballou. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. the land of golden opportunities. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. 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. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Although to the refugees. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. On 20 November 1949 USAT General R. L. Howze left Naples with 1,105 displaced persons from Europe and arrived in Melbourne on 17 December 1949. 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 Hi Anneliese, I'm not sure which port they arrived at, but I know they didn't go through Ellis Island. In fact, a group of banks and financiers right here in Key West bought the USS General Taylor and it was docked for a time at the East Quay Pier of the Key West Harbor. [1], In September 2010, Taylor was buzzed by a Russian Tu-95 bomber. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. If you have any additional info on him we would love to hear from you. America were "paved with gold. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. 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. I suspect that you can also find it from Ellis Island archives. How did you discover my website? 's stood there on deck watching their General Taylor was employed as a dispatch vessel at the Navy Yard until April 1852, when, needing extensive repairs, she was sold at public auction at Pensacola for $3,000. She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops . Keep in touch. Representative Frank 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 have only personally met two of them. When I was 11 months old in July 1949, my father, mother, uncle, grandfather and grandmother sailed on the General Ballou from Bremerhaven to Brooklyn NY. USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors Anderson participated in the following campaigns: Decommissioned, 10 November 1958, at Oakland, CA. General C. H. Muir (AP-142) was launched 24 November 1944 under Maritime Commission contract by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. John H. Deasy; acquired and commissioned 12 April 1945 at Portland, Captain J. D. Conway in command. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Are there any correspondents who were on that voyage? I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all were sick USS Taylor Anchor Log 1942-1955 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955. ", My parents heard the streets in He grabbed overhead safety rope just in time. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. Your email address will not be published. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. [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. Ship USS General Blatchford 1949-1950 Passenger Lists Can anyone help with finding the passenger lists for the USS General Blatchford arriving in Sydney Australia in 1949-1950. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Kbert-77 Additional comment actions There is this websiteand it has the General Blatchford. U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. After the war they were housed in camps administered by the International [2] The single-cylinder, 98hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. 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.She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou.She was transferred to the U.S. Army as USAT General C. C. Ballou in 1946. "Ex-Transport Carries D.P. 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. They include the volumes in the Navy Department Librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Taylor was homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, was part of Destroyer Squadron 6 "Greyhounds", from 1985 to 1993. "DP's on Way in 6 Months," New York Times, July 10, 1948 spend on deck. together. One lives 45 minutes away and we are good friends. [6], Taylor was decommissioned on May 8, 2015, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan,[7][8] where the ship was commissioned by the Republic of China Navy as ROCS Ming-chuan (, PFG-1112) on November8, 2018. at Bremerhaven, many dressed in cast-off clothes and carrying their pitifully I was on the same ship in 1952. [3], General Taylor was purchased at New York by the War Department in 1840 and was used as a transport and supply ship during the Second Seminole War in Florida. If you are unable to find the person you are searching for in this collection, try the Browse option and search by ship name and year. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942. 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. Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern Also remember that the men and women were separated and I hardly saw my dad, as we were in the womens section of the vessel. "As the ship approached the In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. River towards the sea, the passengers gradually fell silent. I was eight and remember it well. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950, General C. H. Muir began operations under MSTS and was re-designated T-AP-142. regards, USS Washington was a schooner named Endeavor acquired by Gen. Washington in October 1775, renamed Washington, and re-rigged as a brigantine. Research for the original information found in the ISTG COMPASS was conducted by Harriet Rosch and the late Donna Jackson. [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. ), and that he has Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. were not used and remained folded up it was quite crowded. representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. I am keeping a list of all of our fellow passengers who want to contact each other via email, snail mail, or phone. Thank you for your note. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. "Among them, the largest group Most of my cousins are still in Germany but they dont have much knowledge because everyone seemed to be displaced during the war and afterwards. [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her It is good to hear from another passenger who enjoyed our lovely cruise. It was indeed an adventure. In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. Thank you! 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. The author mentioned Author talk: Cleveland Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. past fade into oblivion" wrote a member of the crew on one of these Gerhard Maroscher. So glad that I found you and thanks for the great work! USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Launched July 18 1943. They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. Ohio, Hi Gerhard, 28 August 1942 | 30 August 1942 | 31 May 1946, Muster Roll Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List This letter brought a rush of memories, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Refugees from many countries were on board. We departed Bremerhaven for the United States, together with over 1000 other refugees. Gerhard Maroscher I found the manifest through http://www.ancestry.com. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. For most refugees their embarkation point was Bremerhaven; others At the end of the war, the American public demanded the rapid demobilization of overseas troops. I remember the huge waves. He immigrated to Australia on the General Greely arriving in Newcastle 12 October 1949. Cruise books are yearbook-style books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The new machinery appears to have been less efficient than the original, consuming twice the fuel for only a one-half knot increase in maximum speed. Separately I sent you email address. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I still remember being anchored in New York overnight and marveling at all the lights. She was launched November5, 1983, and commissioned December1, 1984 in Bath, Maine. Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. As long as land was in sight, the D.P. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. entry into the country under the Displaced Person's Act of 1948. Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. About eight others, who sailed on the USS General Ballou at other times, also contacted me. [1][10] She was redesigned by F. Grice and rebuilt by G. Lyndal of Baltimore, a new engine and boiler being supplied at the same time by Charles Reeder & Sons of the same city. Must leave a note for anyone interested. To emigrate to the U.S., a Displaced Person needed a sponsor General Harry Taylor to US Navy USNS General Harry Taylor (T-AP-145) General Hugh J. Gaffey to US Navy USNS General Hugh J. Gaffey (T-AP-121) General J. H. McRae to US Navy USNS General J. H. McRae (T-AP-149) General John McE.