His story and my story are similar. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. Ive met several of them. USS Merrimack: T-AO-37: USS Kankakee: T-AO-39: USS Mattaponi: T-AO-41: USS Monongahela . was the first American troopship to carry European refugees to their new homes Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. My grandparents came over on the General W. M. Black in 1949. USS General A. E. Anderson earned two battle stars for Korean War service 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. past fade into oblivion" wrote a member of the crew on one of these She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou. private companies. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. Do you have a copy of that wonderful book that Gerhard Maroscher wrote ? Especially with the children one senses adventure, surprise, awe and uncertainty. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. Thank you Gerhard for putting this site together. 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. 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. [2] This voyage was one of almost 150 voyages by some 40 ships taking refugees of World War II to Australia. woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, Fortunately, General H. W. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. We were on that ship also DP. I have looked online to find more information for years. It is good to hear from another passenger who enjoyed our lovely cruise. It was indeed an adventure. [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. Required fields are marked *. How did you discover my website? In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. 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. I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request There was Attorney former officer's dining room. 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. [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. Taylor's keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May5, 1983. the first time in my life I had oranges, bananas, nickel Cokes in bottles 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. Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . men were given clean-up assignments on deck or in the engine room. representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. To browse this image set, select from the options below. for information about a troopship listed on this website. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); erman citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. flags fluttered from bow to stern; while amidship were eleven foreign flags, Now living in Northern California learning Spanish. ; USS Washington was a row galley that operated in Narragansett Bay during the winter and spring of 1776.; USS Washington was one of 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress. Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries River towards the sea, the passengers gradually fell silent. If you could point us to useful . [11], For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Women were assigned to help in the kitchen; ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but In July 1948, the U. S. Immigration 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). The others and I have only been in email contact with each other. General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. Sources: USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. 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. Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. If you see substantial portions of this She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. 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. I wanted to ask if there was a way to get a manifest our family was Konyen, my phone number is xxxxxxxxxx. tables, except for mothers with small children who were given seats in the In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis [3] The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. 's from Bremerhaven to New York. My friends homeland was Hungary. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. In 1940 we resettled to Austria, then part of the Deutsches Reich after the Anschluss in 1939. A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. 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. ), and that he has Research for the original information found in the ISTG COMPASS was conducted by Harriet Rosch and the late Donna Jackson. 3 Yard, Richmond CA", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, List of auxiliaries of the United States Navy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_General_C._C._Ballou_(AP-157)&oldid=1093104450, Transport ships of the United States Army, Korean War auxiliary ships of the United States, Cold War auxiliary ships of the United States, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 15:37. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). (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. 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 . It is possible that this film shows the transport that arrived in New York on October 30, 1948. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all . Only 45 minutes from where I live is a Hungarian gentleman whose story is nearly identical. On 5 April 1949, USAT General C. C. Ballou departed Naples with 859 displaced persons from Europe for resettlement in Australia arriving 29 April 1949 at Melbourne. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (19251965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War. 4 April 1954 to 20 August 1955, USS Taylor Anchor Log 19421955 Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? If he is still alive, Im sure he has not forgotten. She was launched in August 1776. 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. 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. Bureau announced that 205,000 D.P. I never had any grandparents to ask as they were deceased (tragically in most cases) before I was born. Oral History 1947USAT General Stuart Heintzelman 28 November, 1948USAT General Stewart 14 February USAT General Black 27 AprilSS Maetsuycker 27 JuneSS Svalbard 30 JuneSS Wooster Victory 6 SeptemberSS Charlton Sovereign 29 SeptemberProtea 29 SeptemberSS Kanimbla 11 OctoberSS Napoli 15 OctoberSS Svalbard 29 OctoberSS Wooster Victory 17 NovemberSS Toscana 21 DecemberProtea 22 December, 1949SS Svalbard 15 JanuarySS Napoli 19 JanuarySS Partizanka 4 FebruarySS Volendam 4 FebruarySS Ugolino Vivaldi 9 FebruarySS Nea Hellas 23 FebruarySS Wooster Victory 15 MarchProtea 18 MarchCastel Bianco 20 MarchUSAT General Omar Bundy 20 MarchSS Partizanka 29 MarchSS Toscana 8 AprilUSAT General Stewart 13 AprilSS Dundalk Bay 16 AprilSS Svalbard 20 AprilSS Amarapoora 21 AprilUSAT General Ballou 29 AprilSS Mozaffari 21 MaySS Ugolino Vivaldi 24 MaySS Wooster Victory 24 MayCastel Bianco 17 MaySS Oxfordshire 25 MaySS Luciano Manara 29 MaySS Skaugum 31 MayProtea 6 JuneFairsea 8 JuneSS Surriento 16 JuneUSAT General Langfitt 17 JuneAnna Salen 22 JuneSS Goya 23 JuneUSAT General Black 25 JuneSS Svalbard 27 JuneUSAT General Omar Bundy 8 JulySS Toscana 25 JulySS Amarapoora 28 JulySS Skaugum 28 JulySS Wooster Victory 1 AugustSS Castel Bianco 3 AugustSS Napoli 10 AugustSS Oxfordshire 11 AugustFairsea 19 AugustSS Sebastiano Caboto 22 AugustSS Anna Salen 24 AugustSS Surriento 6 SeptemberSS Dundalk Bay 14 SeptemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 19 SeptemberUSAT General Langfitt 22 SeptemberSS Skaugum 28 SeptemberSS Wooster Victory 5 OctoberSS Svalbard 8 OctoberUSAT General Greely 12 OctoberCanberra 16 OctoberFairsea 19 OctoberAmarapoora 20 OctoberCastel Bianco 24 OctoberSS Anna Salen 25 OctoberSS Toscana 7 NovemberUSAT General Blatchford 11 NovemberUSAT General Haan 15 NovemberSS Dundalk Bay 21 NovemberSS Oxfordshire 22 NovemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 22 NovemberSS Surriento 26 NovemberUSAT General Hersey 6 DecemberUSAT General Black 13 DecemberUSAT General Howse 17 DecemberSS Castel Bianco 29 DecemberFairsea 31 December, 1950SS Skaugum 6 JanuarySS Volendam 19 JanuarySS Toscana 20 JanuarySS Sebastiano Caboto 23 JanuarySS Sydney 7 FebruarySS Surriento 10 FebruaryUSAT General C. Langfitt 14 FebruarySS Ugolino Vivaldi 23 FebruarySS Cyrenia 2 MarchSS Fairsea 2 MarchSS Oxfordshire 6 MarchSS Dundalk Bay 29 MarchSS Nicol Bay 29 MarchSS Sebastiano Caboto 16 AprilSS Surriento 28 AprilSS Sibajak 15 MaySS Toscana 16 MaySS Castel Bianco 17 MaySS Napoli 28 MaySS Ugolino Vivaldi 8 JuneSS Nelly 12 JuneSS Oxfordshire 16 JuneSS Surriento 12 JulySS Skaugum 14 JulySS Sebastiano Caboto 16 JulySS Sibajak 17 AugustSS Skaugum 29 SeptemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 29 SeptemberSS Surriento 4 OctoberSS JV Oldenbarnevelt 13 OctoberSS Toscana 14 OctoberSS Sebastiano Caboto 24 OctoberUSAT General M.L. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. Maybe we saw each other? [2] She completed another voyage to Sydney on 23 March 1950 with 1266 more refugees. When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. I was on this same vessel with my parents. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before.[1]. p.s. This was a cargo steamer with limited accommodation for 13-1st class passengers. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device Cruise books are yearbook-style books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Army Transport Service and its successor, Military Sea Transportation Service, If you have an interest in that, please email me at info@themaroscherstory. Just the other day another passenger on the ship contacted me, although he sailed to the USA one year before you and I did. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be 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. She and other women and their small children were berthed in officers quarters while the men slept in hammocks. Construction edit Taylor ' s keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May 5, 1983. 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 General Taylor was a converted WW II troop ship that was used to ferry nearly 40,000 DPs to the United States. USAT General Haan. Key West Shipwreck is part of the Historic Toursof America quarterly eNewsletter. to Watson B. Miller, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, "A I Believe that my Family was on this ship, Looking for help in finding the manifestDo I need to look on Ancestry.com. [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. Are there any correspondents who were on that voyage? Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. out Communists and other subversives." How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. The General W.M. You are the 11th person, who sailed with us on the USS General Ballou, who has contacted me since I wrote my memoir. USNS GENERAL W. A. MANN T-AP-112. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors I suspect that you can also find it from Ellis Island archives. We went to a farm near East St. Louis (Prairie DuRoche) Illinois, but only stayed there til Memorial Day 1952. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. Personal Correspondence operated some of the refugee ships; others were operated under charter by The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. The list of fellow passengers on the USS General Ballou is growing. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston I found my familys manifest on the Ellis Island website at libertyellisfoundation.org. [I guess I passed the test.]. 's to sift which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). In 1993, Taylor changed homeport to Mayport, Florida, with the closing of Charleston Naval Station. The men had been in the pay of Narciso Lpez, a Venezuelan filibuster. Save big with our Hometown pass membership! ", My parents heard the streets in 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. 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. Stewart that carried D.P. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Some are OK with sharing stories others want to remain anonymous. In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. I was eight and remember it well. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General 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.) USS General W. A. Mann 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, redesignated USS General W. A. Mann (T-AP-112) During the Korean War USS General W. A Mann participated in the following campaigns: Assigned to MSTS October 1949. We were originally from Austria-Hungary our area (Buchenland / Bukovina) became part of Romania after the breakup of A.-H. after WWI. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. My family were refugees from Poland and had been in a DP camp outside of Munich for 4 years. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. At the end of the war, the American public demanded the rapid demobilization of overseas troops. Commissioned October 13 1943 - Decommissioned 1949. [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. About eight others, who sailed on the USS General Ballou at other times, also contacted me. I'm not sure which port they arrived at, but I know they didn't go through Ellis Island. The General R. L. Howze, with your [7], In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. Refugees from many countries were on board. On 16 March 1950 USNS General C. H. Muir arrived in Sydney with 1,278 displaced persons from Europe. Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. USS Taylor Anchor Log 1942-1955 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her I keep thinking another voyage like that would really help me lose weight. He grabbed overhead safety rope just in time. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. 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. people forced to work in German factories and farms, some were survivors of My mom who at 96 is still pretty with it, tells me the trip took 9 days. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. On February5, 2014, Taylor was scheduled to enter the Black Sea along with Mount Whitney in support of the Sochi Olympics. Hi Stephanie, the name of my ship was the USS General Ballou. He sailed in 1951. Gerda, I believe my dad and his family were on this ship too of Polish decent kolcz and sliwinski family were in a concentration camp. We are a bit older now. [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. I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. I will send you the money for the book and will order several more will also speak to our library about ordering Thank You. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. [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. Happy Easter. Another long story that could be a book by itself. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. This collection is searchable by ship name, ship ID, year, and name of crew member. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. I was born in Germany in a DP camp to Polish parents and was carried to Boston on the Gen. C.C. In closing thanks for listening, Your email address will not be published. [7] I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR I have three original out of 4 family passengers that came over November 3rd 1951. They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. How interesting! The ISTG Compass began to guide researchers in September 1999, and is an invaluable research site for genealogists. I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. Refugee Organization. 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. Being an only child was always difficult for me because I craved more information. Thanks for contacting me! Major General Muir retired in 1924 and died 8 December 1933 at Baltimore, MD. We are friends now and occasionally meet for coffee. 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. Run," L. N. Mermer, The Mast Magazine, July 1948 Good luck. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. Free Trial - Ancestry.com US Deluxe Membership. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. 28 August 1942 | 19421946 | WWII, Report of Changes Are you a Key West local? 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 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. Though there were 193 family groups aboard, there were no facilities for quartering I remember the soldiers giving me salted peanuts to combat seasickness. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. Cold War families together. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. To emigrate to the U.S., a Displaced Person needed a sponsor For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Many passengers were seasick. 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. R. L. Howze. Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. 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. "D.P. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. "As we moved up the Weser I just discovered your story page. It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. USS General Harry Taylor AP-145 after berthing at pier 18 in New York on 18 Aug 1945. U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. [1] Displaced Person Transports: 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. I too have settled in Ohio. 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. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by [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. 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. Keep in touch. I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. The records include name of registrant, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, employer information, and physical description. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. 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. Gerhard Maroscher 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. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. [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. The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. Eastern Light left Kobe, Japan on 24 December 1981 to steam to Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she was scrapped.[1][5][6]. Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. So glad that I found you and thanks for the great work! Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. 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. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. I am in a positive-shock state-of-mindyou are the first person I have connected with that was on that voyage to AmericaI am so very grateful that we connectedwe will speak again soon. Because I can speak German, lived in Germany, and taught German in my second career, most people who know me think I was German. 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. 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