On board from 1980 to 81. Ocunit One. Electronics technician, first in Nav, later in Comms. Great crew and ship. Hey Rusty McIntyre, email me, I want to talk with you---Kevin

I have great memories of my time aboard the Dutton. My favorite was Bergan, Norway. Was also onboard when we lost the main propeller gear and had to get towed into Brooklyn,NY

Also worked out of the Sperry office in Long Island during these years. Best time of my life in many respects.

Chief Steward aboard Bowditch from Christmas '86-Mardi Gras '87! Aboard when holed by Italian MV(RO-RO) "Po" in Rio harbor. Navy spaces flooded & we almost lost her. Returned stateside and retired her in N.O. Capt.K Webb was Master,C Brown 1st.Mate.,J Baruchy, Bosun. Tough trip,dead in the water off of Cuba, buzzed by a "Bear". If "Little John" Barett(3rd Mate) is around he may have a photo of what the bosun tho't of Russians!I remember HMC Hunt at the Placa Moa on New Years eve'86!!! A good ship;some great shipmates.

This is awesome! I am delighted to find this site, and oh how the memories come flooding back. I have always treasured the time I spent on the Bowditch... the "unreal" Navy. I'd love to hear from Bob Lord, and others. I was sorry to learn of Jinks death, what of Chris?

Reported aboard OCUNIT 2 in the shipyard at Wallsend, England in early 1971 as a really "green" chief. I can't believe how young I was. Served on board until the shipyard at Norfolk, Va in the spring of 1972. Finished my career in the navy Jan 31 1984 after 22 years of active duty.

What a nice surprise to find this web site. I will find some photos and submit them for consideration. After traveling to Europe on the Michelson, I spent my professional career traveling to both Europe and Asia. What an exciting time this was for me..

2 fun years including imports in Seattle every month for a week. 2 weeks in Hawaii over Christmas holidays in 1978. Drydock in San Francisco for 3 months, Oh man!!!
I was one of the Radiomen onboard.

A GREAT MEMORABLE TOUR. MANY FOND MEMORIES.

Several years floating around in rusty bubbles. Southhampton, Falmouth, Rota, Barcelona, Subic Bay, Yokosuka, and others. Some of the best and most bizarre times in my life.