Jul72 to Oct73. Any shipmates out there. How about Paco?

17 Apr 2026

Slowbell's web site is still up but not active. I have forgotten his name and have searched his site looking for it without success. Does anyone know what has happened to him? He has stuff on his site about our ships.

He is a WW II vet so he has to be getting up there in years. I'm Vietnam era and I'm 86. WW II ended 81 years ago. Can't be many folks around from that era.

Someone / organization is keeping his site alive for viewing and most likely historical purposes.

Does anyone have any information about Slowbell ?

Chris Headley

Dan, 15 Dec 2025

Nice boat, great idea living a dream that's a reality for very few. Congrats !!!

Miss the ships and their crews.

God Bless You and All Who Served.

Chris, Phoenix Arizona

Served aboard the Hess (T-AGS 38) as second mate, with memorable moments from our run-in with Typhoon Peke in October '87.
Captained by Helmut Van Der Grinten, Chief Mate was Dave Fields, third mate Dan Sheehan who i still converse with yearly.

Currently living aboard my 42 Grand Banks in Boston waters (constitution) year round with my wife susan and our dogs.
Retiring to St Petersburg Fl in the fall of '26.

Say hello if you're in town.

Bravo Zulu on all the work and upkeep! Love the extras too like the Ancient Order Certs! Eternal Fair winds and following seas to you all!!!

Admin: Appreciate the compliment!! Thanks for stopping by and signing the guest log!

Enjoyed my tenure onboard Dutton. Held numerous titles during my tenure and worked with great shipmates.

As XO, picked up the Dutton in Norfolk yard and took her though Panama Canal to the Pacific. We made the unclassifed chart that I know of by deep ocean units. We made chart for the Alvin's Galapigose rift zone dive. I had come from Chauveney in WestPac hoping for some Med time.

Friday 26 Sep 2025

It's been 61 years since I first reported aboard the Michelson in 1964 and 53 years since leaving the Mike/Tags in June 1972. Hard to believe that much time has slipped by, almost unnoticed.

Do miss the ships and all the folks I sailed with. It is a Great Honor to have played a small part along with you all in this great endeavor that continues to help save the world from Nuclear War. Hope it remains that-a-way.

Best Always,
God Bless all who have served our Country

Chris Headley Phoenix Arizona USN

Hi. Enjoy ship spotting.

Served Dec 1988 - Sept 1989 Decom. I was the last USN Sailor to step of the brow during Decom ceremony. It was an awesome experience, working with the scientist was very rewarding!