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For most refugees their embarkation point was Bremerhaven; others "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. 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. In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. They are not official Navy publications, and the Navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. Governor Dewey, too, sent a welcome through his representative, while Mayor Taylor was homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, was part of Destroyer Squadron 6 "Greyhounds", from 1985 to 1993. people forced to work in German factories and farms, some were survivors of Konyen is the name I came under.. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. You are the 11th person, who sailed with us on the USS General Ballou, who has contacted me since I wrote my memoir. I believe my family was also on this ship from Germany in 1952. 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. I have had no success finding it online. 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. USS GENERAL W. A. MANN AP-112. to Watson B. Miller, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, "A Gerda Konyen (Wickett). So glad that I found you and thanks for the great work! Although I reside in Bucks Co, PA. [1], 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. Keep in touch. p.s. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. How do I find the manifest? There were many things in there past that they never wanted to discuss. 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. woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, entry into the country under the Displaced Person's Act of 1948. 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. to retrieve any portion of the site. [11] Lopez would later organize two further attempts to invade Cuba; on the last attempt he was captured and executed by the Spanish. long and rough. I'm not sure which port they arrived at, but I know they didn't go through Ellis Island. since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. Hello! 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. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. This film was originally dated by Julien Bryan as 1947. who arranged for housing and employment [which could not replace an American On 16 March 1950 USNS General C. H. Muir arrived in Sydney with 1,278 displaced persons from Europe. I still always see that image, but knew later it had to be done. New York was welcoming these citizens-to-be anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they could become farmers or factory workers. Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List My parents, Erika and Rudolf Haffner, and I at age 12 (Hermann) were on that ship voyage to the US. Ive recently lost touch because weve done a large move this year and at our age things just seem to take a bit longer and last year was laid up for a while with a fractured foot. We were on that ship also DP. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her 28 August 1942 | 19421946 | WWII, Report of Changes 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. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . Hi Stephanie, the name of my ship was the USS General Ballou. I was so happy because my parents never had any documentation as to the ship we arrived on. She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. I also left Bremerhaven on the General CC Ballou, on Mary 31, 1952, arriving New York June 10. They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. If you remember from my previous email I was four when we landed in NY on April 12, 1952. Hello Gerda, So nice and unexpected to hear from a fellow traveler so much time and so many stories.Yes, I have the book and it inspired me to write down many remembrances from the war years. If you wish, can e-mail you a copy of the picture (my father and I are in it).It was sent to us by a family my parents befriended on the journey. It is good to hear from another passenger who enjoyed our lovely cruise. It was indeed an adventure. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. Hyde General John Pope to US Navy USNS General John Pope (T-AP-110) 's stood there on deck watching their 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 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. They also came to the US on the USNS Ballou from Bremerhaven to New York City in Dec 1950. The way I got the manifest was through a friend who took a trip to Germany several years ago, and while there visited the newly decorated Museum in Bremerhaven where she has family and got me a copy. Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. 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Separately I sent you email address. [3], General C. C. Ballou was reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950 for MSTS and for nearly 2 years sailed between Europe and the United States with refugees. I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General [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. reserved for the aged and for mothers with small children.". anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Now living in Northern California learning Spanish. USAT General Haan. Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. 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 [7] Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. I would be pleased to hear from them. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. I have looked online to find more information for years. [citation needed], 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. had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. of Troopships of World War II Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. I will send you the money for the book and will order several more will also speak to our library about ordering Thank You. He immigrated to Australia on the General Greely arriving in Newcastle 12 October 1949. Many got sea-sick. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. According America were "paved with gold. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. If you see substantial portions of this Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors Eastern Light left Kobe, Japan on 24 December 1981 to steam to Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she was scrapped.[1][5][6]. USS Washington was a schooner named Endeavor acquired by Gen. Washington in October 1775, renamed Washington, and re-rigged as a brigantine. General H. W. Butner arrived San Diego 24 April, and on 10 May made another Pacific cruise which lasted until her return to the West Coast 12 June. Vietnam the first time in my life I had oranges, bananas, nickel Cokes in bottles The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston 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. 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. 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 . [I guess I passed the test.]. 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. This picture was taken in Bremerhaven, Germany, sometime in 1952. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty, service number, date serviceman reported on board, date of enlistment, name of ship, station or activity, and date of muster roll. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request We use cookies to give you the best experience. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. Required fields are marked *. Keep in touch. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. [9] voyages. Ohio, Hi Gerhard, My mothers and my cots were very close to the bow. Subsequently, from April 1946 until 1949 USS General William Mitchell (AP-114) sailed from West Coast ports and shuttled troops and supplies to and from Japan, China, Guam, and Hawaii. "Cargo of Hopes," John K. Tennant, The Mast Magazine, December USS General Harry Taylor AP-145 after berthing at pier 18 in New York on 18 Aug 1945. "Among them, the largest group Oral History She arrived Marseilles after the Japanese surrender, and sailed with returning veterans 23 August bound for Hampton Roads. Sorry it took so long to answer as lots of stuff has been going on. of the state and of the city welcomed them as future citizens. to retrieve any portion of the site. If you could point us to useful . I was wondering how you were able to locate the manifest for your voyage. [9], 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. taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but This letter brought a rush of memories, Some were "ostarbeiter" [eastern-workers] -- of greeting reached a crescendo. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. The search/info is free, but you do have to create an account with your name and email. R. L. Howze. (which is also free) There is also an option to purchase a frameable certificate with your relatives manifest info printed on it that I think is pretty neat. Ive been contacted by twelve passengers who were on the ship at the same time as me and my family. As long as land was in sight, the D.P. Taylor was sponsored by Barbara A. Taylor, the widow of the ship's namesake, and Diane Taylor-Oeland as matron of honor. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. than a few lines without permission. 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. Cruise books are yearbook-style books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. Korea The General W.M. Harry Taylor, born on 26 June 1862 in Tilton, N.H., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1884, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineerson 15 June. USNS Gen. Harry Taylor: T-AP 145: USNS Gen W. F. Hase: T-AP 146 . As a sunken ship, she is the largest artificial reef in the world, next to the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. This passenger list contains individuals and families that migrated to Australia after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). The author mentioned My family were refugees from Poland and had been in a DP camp outside of Munich for 4 years. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. Dear Gerhard Gerhard Maroscher, fellow passenger on the USS General Ballou, departing Bremerhaven, March 31, 1952. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. "Although about half the bunks My memory of the trip is quite good since I was almost nine. In August 2008, Taylor entered the Black Sea conducting a pre-planned routine visit to the region to interact and exercise with NATO partners Romania and Bulgaria. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. I was eleven and I had to be with the adults. From 1949 to 1952, the ship, U.S. Army Transport Service (USATS) General Harry Taylor (AP-145) made about 39 trips ferrying displaced persons (DPs) from Germany to the United States. after World War II. Michael Lederman. The other gentleman lives within 45 minutes of me. She was transferred to the U.S. Army as USAT General C. C. Ballou in 1946. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. The records include name of registrant, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, employer information, and physical description. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all . USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. My friends homeland was Hungary. Visit Taylor Sailors. The more you know about your departure and arrival dates the easier the search will be. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. private companies. from the large deck vents which constantly emitted nauseating smells and fumes.". Thank you for contacting me. Representative Frank They usually include portraits of the sailors, officers, and other personnel aboard the ship, accompanied by the individuals surname and naval rate. USS Merrimack: T-AO-37: USS Kankakee: T-AO-39: USS Mattaponi: T-AO-41: USS Monongahela . 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. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . It joined ships from Poland, Germany and Spain. Before the month ended, the Korean War broke out. My parents and I- I was 8 at the time came to the US just a little later, arriving in NY on June 10, 1952, also on the Gen. Ballou. Key West Shipwreck is part of the Historic Toursof America quarterly eNewsletter. By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device 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. 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. Beginning in 1952, the ship began transporting troops from the West Coast to Korea to serve in the Korean War. Displaced Persons were mostly Eastern [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. You can email me at info@themaroscherstory.com Email is more private than these notes which the whole world can see. 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. This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. The list of fellow passengers on the USS General Ballou is growing. 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. for information about a troopship listed on this website. at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, Joe Kwapisz. 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). The ship deployed to Northern Europe as part of the Standing Naval Forces Atlantic in 1987, and the Persian Gulf in 1988 and 1990. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. 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. ", My parents heard the streets in How did you discover my website? Thank you for your note. Refugees from many countries were on board. This can make copies of some books, especially older volumes, extremely rare. The others and I have only been in email contact with each other. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means The ISTG Compass began to guide researchers in September 1999, and is an invaluable research site for genealogists. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means His homeland was Romania. Struck from Naval Register December 1 1966. Hi Anneliese, 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. harbor on an Easter Sunday. Black carried several thousand displaced persons from Europe to ports in Venezuela, Australia, Brazil, and New York from 1948 to 1949. I think it was in the neighborhood of $50 for a year membership. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. My mom who at 96 is still pretty with it, tells me the trip took 9 days. [4] Walker was later infamously sentenced by a Florida civil court to having the letters "S.S."an acronym for "Slave Stealer"[6]branded on his hand. Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? 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). His living accommodations She was later sold for commercial operation under several names before being scrapped some time after 1981.[1]. 28 August 1942 | 30 August 1942 | 31 May 1946, Muster Roll Sold April 10 1987 for scrap. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR She was launched November5, 1983, and commissioned December1, 1984 in Bath, Maine. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. 's and 17,000 orphans would be permitted Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . [4] "A senior Turkish port official said the ship's propeller scraped the surface as it was mooring at Samsun. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. 1948 But duties made small demands on their time, with the whole day theirs to Reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950, General C. H. Muir began operations under MSTS and was re-designated T-AP-142. The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. Meals were taken at standing-height Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard General Taylor had a length of 105 feet (32m), a beam of 17feet 6inches (5.33m), a draft of 6feet 6inches (1.98m) and a hold depth of 8feet 6inches (2.59m). Following World War II USS General Henry W. Butner was assigned to the Naval Transportation Service (NTS) Absorbed into the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949, redesignated USS General Henry W. Butner (T-AP-113) USS General Henry W. Butner performed Occupation duty and China Service for the following periods: Are there any correspondents who were on that voyage? It is possible that this film shows the transport that arrived in New York on October 30, 1948. Everyone seemed to be sick because of the pounding waves. Thank you! [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. Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. [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. [citation needed]. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. 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. Donate, U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969, Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War, info@usstaylor468.org | 2023 USS Taylor Reunion Association. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. was the first American troopship to carry European refugees to their new homes Save big with our Hometown pass membership! I wanted to ask if there was a way to get a manifest our family was Konyen, my phone number is xxxxxxxxxx. I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. The transport decommissioned at Hoboken, New Jersey, 17 May, was returned to the Maritime Commission, and eventually served as a transport for Army Transportation Service. On 20 November 1949 USAT General R. L. 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