Just a kid seeing the world...well the ocean for the most part. Did visit Japan, New York and the Panama Canal. Good times and great memories!!

mar '69 - dec '72 would be great to get in touch with some of the guys. I thought it was great duty for single guy.

USN, Dutton then Bowditch, GI Tech Rep
As an ETR3 joined the Dutton in Nov 1962, thru overhaul in Aug 1964. Got out of the Navy and worked as a tech rep on the Harris Sonar Array system on Bowditch from summer 1965 until 1966 (?). Went to college in fall,67. Joined GE in 1972 to work on (what else), the FBM Program! Retired in 2004.

I happened across this site after reading that China stole and underwater drown from the Bowditch. I sailed on the Bowditch 76-78 as an ET. This was my first ship in the Navy and I had a blast, if you don't mind a lot of time at sea this was some of the best sea duty in the Navy.

It is interesting that the ship that had a "research drone" stolen by the Chinese this past week northwest of Subic was USNS Bowditch.

She looks a bit better than the old lady! But, not nearly as salty.

Looked for TAGS sight for some time. happy to have found you.

Please add me to your logs...Best of times, Worst of times. Marselles, France, PLM HOTEL,Probably first to have sailed with two female Ensigns!!!

Was an RM3 stationed at NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry, NI, during the above periods and helped to communicate with both ships and several other USNS ships.

What is the status of this site? Is it possible to upload photos, etc.?