USS Merrimack: T-AO-37: USS Kankakee: T-AO-39: USS Mattaponi: T-AO-41: USS Monongahela . We are now friends and meet occasionally for coffee or lunch. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. Departure Date: 14 Sep 1949 Arrival Port: Newcastle - Australia Arrival Date: 12 Oct 1949. . entry into the country under the Displaced Person's Act of 1948. A picture capturing the sinking of the USS General Taylor. Personal Correspondence to retrieve any portion of the site. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. Thank You Gerhard for your beautiful book that also shared my own distant memory of my trip to America. Governor Dewey, too, sent a welcome through his representative, while Mayor Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. Major General Muir retired in 1924 and died 8 December 1933 at Baltimore, MD. [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Separately I sent you email address. At the end of the war, the American public demanded the rapid demobilization of overseas troops. Taylor was homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, was part of Destroyer Squadron 6 "Greyhounds", from 1985 to 1993. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. food was probably not great, but is was the best we had eaten in years. I believe my family was also on this ship from Germany in 1952. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device As long as land was in sight, the D.P. New York was welcoming these citizens-to-be 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. You may not use more The transport decommissioned at Hoboken, New Jersey, 17 May, was returned to the Maritime Commission, and eventually served as a transport for Army Transportation Service. 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. For most refugees their embarkation point was Bremerhaven; others USNS GENERAL W. A. MANN T-AP-112. One lives 45 minutes away and we are good friends. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. 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. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. Just the other day another passenger on the ship contacted me, although he sailed to the USA one year before you and I did. How are things going for you? Up to 2015, Taylor was homeported at Naval Station Mayport, and was part of Destroyer Squadron 14. If he is still alive, Im sure he has not forgotten. I found the manifest on Ancestry.com Since I knew names and dates it was easy. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. 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. Donate, U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969, Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War, info@usstaylor468.org | 2023 USS Taylor Reunion Association. Author talk: Cleveland Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Reacquired by the Navy 1 March 1950, General C. H. Muir began operations under MSTS and was re-designated T-AP-142. Ballou also, but in June of 1950. Thank you for contacting me. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means to the refugees. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Following World War II USS General Henry W. Butner was assigned to the Naval Transportation Service (NTS) Absorbed into the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) in October 1949, redesignated USS General Henry W. Butner (T-AP-113) USS General Henry W. Butner performed Occupation duty and China Service for the following periods: It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. We are friends now and occasionally meet for coffee. O'Dwyer spoke of the people of New York City itself. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. [3] Run," L. N. Mermer, The Mast Magazine, July 1948 Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. We departed Bremerhaven for the United States, together with over 1000 other refugees. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be You can email me at info@themaroscherstory.com Email is more private than these notes which the whole world can see. Eastern Light left Kobe, Japan on 24 December 1981 to steam to Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she was scrapped.[1][5][6]. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. I still have the postcard photo of the ship. 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. His living accommodations Following World War II USS General George M. Randall 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 Decommissioned, 2 June 1961, at Bayonne, N.J. 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. [9], OTO Melara Mk75 76mm/62caliber naval gun, "Russia suspends military cooperation with Nato", "DoD details Russian buzzing of U.S. frigate", "U.S. Navy Warship In Black Sea Ahead of Sochi Olympics", "USS Taylor being inspected after running aground off Turkey", "U.S. Warship Deployed Near Sochi Runs Aground", Navy relieves USS Taylor's commander after ship ran aground, "Six Things to Know About USS Taylor (FFG 50)", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Taylor_(FFG-50)&oldid=1089166463, Slated for sale to Taiwan by the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013, 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots (9,300km at 33km/h), 6 x Mk 11 Mod 1 High Speed Radial Texture Enhancer Removed 1988 Terrazzo upgrade, This page was last edited on 22 May 2022, at 08:20. worker]. Only 45 minutes from where I live is a Hungarian gentleman whose story is nearly identical. These C-4 Maritime Commission ships were built to transport 's from Bremerhaven to New York. Anneliese I remember the burial at sea also. In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. I never had any grandparents to ask as they were deceased (tragically in most cases) before I was born. The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. "Among them, the largest group She participated in Operation Earnest Will and Operation Prime Chance. private companies. people forced to work in German factories and farms, some were survivors of You were too young to remember the voyage. As a sunken ship, she is the largest artificial reef in the world, next to the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. The General R. L. Howze, with your This film was originally dated by Julien Bryan as 1947. [8] William H. Shock, Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy in the 1870s, also served on General Taylor in the late 1840s. On 20 November 1949 USAT General R. L. Howze left Naples with 1,105 displaced persons from Europe and arrived in Melbourne on 17 December 1949. Must leave a note for anyone interested. 28 August 1942 | 30 August 1942 | 31 May 1946, Muster Roll reserved for the aged and for mothers with small children.". After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. She was placed out of service in September 1954 and placed in reserve at Orange, Texas. Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis R. L. Howze. My husband served as Third Engineer I was eleven and I had to be with the adults. [11], For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! General Tom Clark to convey a message to them from President Truman. USAT General Haan. Being an only child was always difficult for me because I craved more information. 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. I dont think it helped. There were many things in there past that they never wanted to discuss. that although the streets in America were not paved with gold, America was We use cookies to give you the best experience. USS General R. E. Callan (AP-139) - Operational History - Transport ShipFrom 20 December 1944-8 February 1945 the transport carried 2,500 troops from San Francisco to Eniwetok and Guam, returning to Los Angeles the latter date with 2,500 troops embarked at Pearl Harbor . 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. USS Washington was a schooner named Endeavor acquired by Gen. Washington in October 1775, renamed Washington, and re-rigged as a brigantine. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. Although Required fields are marked *. On 16 March 1950 USNS General C. H. Muir arrived in Sydney with 1,278 displaced persons from Europe. Ships transferred to Military Sea Transport Service from . Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. I was wondering how you were able to locate the manifest for your voyage. I think it was in the neighborhood of $50 for a year membership. How do I find the manifest? 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. Seeing our names on the inbound (to NY) passenger manifest is quite exciting. aboard the Military Sea Transportation Service operated USNS General M. B. [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. left via Italy or Shanghai. I will send you the money for the book and will order several more will also speak to our library about ordering Thank You. [2] The single-cylinder, 98hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . In 1975 the ship was sold to Navieras de Puerto Rico, also known as the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority and renamed SS Humacao. was also on hand.". U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by General Harry Taylor served for a time with the U.S. Army Transport Service, but was reacquired by the Navy on 1 March 1950 for use by the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS). Now living in Northern California learning Spanish. America were "paved with gold. 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. According I keep thinking another voyage like that would really help me lose weight. Representative Frank His story and my story are similar. This database is an indexed collection of the draft cards from the Fourth Registration. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. This passenger list contains individuals and families that migrated to Australia after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. Others congregated in groups, telling each other of the things they It is good to hear from another passenger who enjoyed our lovely cruise. It was indeed an adventure. [1] Destroyed prior to commiss Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . [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. How interesting! How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. Many got sea-sick. 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. Some are OK with sharing stories others want to remain anonymous. Take care, Hermann H. Hermann H. Im Gerda Konyen. Because I can speak German, lived in Germany, and taught German in my second career, most people who know me think I was German. 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. This picture was taken in Bremerhaven, Germany, sometime in 1952. [2] However, as of 2004, all significant anti-aircraft capability was deleted from this class. Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request former officer's dining room. [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. We are a bit older now. How did you discover my website? This letter brought a rush of memories, since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. Hello Gerhard, On 16 June 1949 she left Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 24 June 1949. board set up in Hamburg, Germany will carefully screen all D.P. [1] USS General A. E. Anderson earned two battle stars for Korean War service Hello! The others and I have only been in email contact with each other. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. [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. If you have any additional info on him we would love to hear from you. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . She was named in honor of U.S. Army general Charles Clarendon Ballou. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all were sick Home, www.USMM.org 1998 out Communists and other subversives." [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. USNS Gen. Harry Taylor: T-AP 145: USNS Gen W. F. Hase: T-AP 146 . My friends homeland was Hungary. I was sea sick the whole time. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. 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. [citation needed]. 28 August 1942 to 7 November 1945, Deck Logs "Cargo of Hopes," John K. Tennant, The Mast Magazine, December Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). My parents and I- I was 8 at the time came to the US just a little later, arriving in NY on June 10, 1952, also on the Gen. Ballou. "[5] The ship's skipper, Commander Dennis Volpe, was subsequently relieved and reassigned. Struck from Naval Register December 1 1966. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. I once saw an about 14 year old boy nearly fall into the angry ocean. Gerhard Maroscher, fellow passenger on the USS General Ballou, departing Bremerhaven, March 31, 1952. the first time in my life I had oranges, bananas, nickel Cokes in bottles Though there were 193 family groups aboard, there were no facilities for quartering ; 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. We departed Bremerhaven, Germany May 31, 1952. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. 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. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2016 and may NOT be This can make copies of some books, especially older volumes, extremely rare. Assigned to MSTS October 1949. Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. You may quote material on this web page as long as you cite American 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. Fellows, author of the Bill authorizing their entry into the country, Sorry it took so long to answer as lots of stuff has been going on. 1948 [2] The single-cylinder, 98 hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). Our trip took about 10 days. General C. C. Ballou, (AP-157) was launched 7 March 1945 under Maritime Commission contract (MC #714) by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, California; sponsored by Mrs. Harry J. Bernat; acquired by the Navy 20 May 1945; and commissioned 30 June 1945. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. long and rough. I am keeping a list of all of our fellow passengers who want to contact each other via email, snail mail, or phone. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. They include the volumes in the Navy Department Librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. ", My parents heard the streets in They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. The USS General Taylor was a transport ship that operated during WWII. You are the 11th person, who sailed with us on the USS General Ballou, who has contacted me since I wrote my memoir. Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War. They are not official Navy publications, and the Navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. I have met with two of the ten passengers who sailed on the USS General Ballou. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. These passenger lists contain individuals and families that migrated to Australia during and after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. One of them came on the same trip as me and my family, departing March 31, 1952. It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. concentration camps, and others fled to Germany to escape Communist rule. General C. H. Muir (AP-142) was launched 24 November 1944 under Maritime Commission contract by Kaiser Co., Inc., Yard 3, Richmond, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. John H. Deasy; acquired and commissioned 12 April 1945 at Portland, Captain J. D. Conway in command. Free Trial - Ancestry.com US Deluxe Membership. ", Crowded accommodations in the women's hold. Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries Your email address will not be published. That gentleman is about 83. [9], 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. together. The search/info is free, but you do have to create an account with your name and email. 7 June 1942 to 20 August 1955, USS TAYLOR General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. Michael Lederman. They realized "Immigrant Ships, Transcribers Guild, General Haan", "Kaiser Company, Inc., Richmond No. Are there any correspondents who were on that voyage? I was on this same vessel with my parents. after World War II. The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. Sunday, Jan. 1st: Open at 10am, last entry at 2:30pm. 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: I am currently working for a small oil company in Quito Ecuador. [4] "A senior Turkish port official said the ship's propeller scraped the surface as it was mooring at Samsun. Statue of Liberty the fireboats sent up their streams of water and the whistles Although at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, I distinctly remember eating the first orange of my life aboard the USAT General R. L. Howze. of the state and of the city welcomed them as future citizens. I have three original out of 4 family passengers that came over November 3rd 1951. 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. for information about a troopship listed on this website. Merchant Marine at War, www.usmm.org, as the source. This database contains U.S. Navy muster rolls and associated reports of changes for U.S. Navy enlisted personnel who served on U.S. Navy ships or in other naval activities between 31 January 1938 and 31 December 1949. Can you please advise how I can get a copy of the manifest that you have? When the ship righted itself, he was catapulted back onto the deck. Refugee Organization. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. at 6 years of age I was too young to form strong opinions about the cuisine, River towards the sea, the passengers gradually fell silent. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. Information usually available includes name of enlistee, occupation specialty . I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. The General W.M. The paddlewheels were 16 feet in diameter and 4 feet 10 inches wide, with fourteen 1-foot 10-inch width paddles. of greeting reached a crescendo. Many passengers were seasick. But duties made small demands on their time, with the whole day theirs to Following shakedown off San Diego, General C. C. Ballou departed San Pedro 29 July 1945 for France via the Panama Canal. The more you know about your departure and arrival dates the easier the search will be. In fact, a group of banks and financiers right here in Key West bought the USS General Taylor and it was docked for a time at the East Quay Pier of the Key West Harbor. Some were "ostarbeiter" [eastern-workers] -- Seemingly without effort, I quickly learned English in the middle of hot humid Georgia. She was transferred to the U.S. Army as USAT General C. C. Ballou in 1946. Sources: Gerhard Maroscher When I was 11 months old in July 1949, my father, mother, uncle, grandfather and grandmother sailed on the General Ballou from Bremerhaven to Brooklyn NY. Following the armistice, General C. C. Ballou continued to sail to Japan and Korea on troop rotation duty. World War II 1948 The manifest shows we werent German citizens, instead we were Roumanian displaced persons. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. This was a cargo steamer with limited accommodation for 13-1st class passengers. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. I suspect that you can also find it from Ellis Island archives. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. Cruise books are yearbook-style books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. [3] General Taylor's hull dimensions remained the same after the rebuild as before.[1]. Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. [9] My parents, Erika and Rudolf Haffner, and I at age 12 (Hermann) were on that ship voyage to the US. My mothers and my cots were very close to the bow. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors Launched July 18 1943. Ranging in age from a seven-week-old infant-in-arms to a seventy-nine-year-old regards, This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. The new machinery appears to have been less efficient than the original, consuming twice the fuel for only a one-half knot increase in maximum speed. Hermann Haffner we were on the same ship and I too remember the burial at seawhere are you living now? Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_General_Taylor&oldid=1085474061, Auxiliary ships of the United States Navy, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2022, 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 30 April 2022, at 19:13. Steam was supplied by an iron flue boiler at an average working pressure of 20 psi. flags fluttered from bow to stern; while amidship were eleven foreign flags, Hello Gerda, So nice and unexpected to hear from a fellow traveler so much time and so many stories.Yes, I have the book and it inspired me to write down many remembrances from the war years. Fortunately, General H. W. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. In the picture, the expressions on the faces are fascinating. Keep in touch. Maybe we saw each other? About eight others, who sailed on the USS General Ballou at other times, also contacted me. 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). taken "many cruises on some of the world's biggest cruise ships, but I remember the soldiers giving me salted peanuts to combat seasickness. My Baba who is 93 remembers it like it was yesterday! 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. Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. harbor on an Easter Sunday. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they could become farmers or factory workers. To emigrate to the U.S., a Displaced Person needed a sponsor "Although about half the bunks representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. Thank you! past fade into oblivion" wrote a member of the crew on one of these 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. 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