Hits on TJ, TJ Casualty

CIC port section had the watch and making approach to fire WBLC’s located just north of Cape Mui Ron, North Vietnam. Range to the beach was 4 miles when the first rounds started falling; first hit was reported forward mast. Numerous near misses were reported by lookouts. Actual damage sustained, Littman BTFN – shrapnel in…

Hits on TJ

John Frykman STG3 – On board Turner Joy 66-69. Just to set the record straight on MT53 that night. Seaman Roberts, fellow Sonarman Solano and I were the regular watch for MT53, but that night MT53 was down so we stood watch in MT51 magazine. I was sitting against the bulkhead when all of a…

Web Page Contributions

Submitted By: Ed Briggs, CDR, 66-68, VADM (Ret)– 03/22/07 Dick: I am sure it has occurred to you that the Website history will bring forth notable comments, sea stories, and memories in all the crewmembers. I am wondering whether the newsletter might help whet appetites for submitting those recollections to you for inclusion in the…