Rate/Rank LCpl Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1990 - 1992 Division/Shop MAR/DET Comments: Drop and email if you remember me.
Rate/Rank SN Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1973-1974 Division/Shop MAA DIV/ BM 2nd div Comments: I had a great time on CANOPUS. Loved Scotland and the people. had some wild times at PJ's and the EM Club.
Rate/Rank BT1 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1992-1994 Division/Shop Boiler Div/ Oil Lab Comments: I was the Ships Oil King, and played a major part of the Decommisioning. Had alot of great memorys. I remember walking away from her, down the pier for the very last time and I stop and turned to look back at her for the last time, and I shedded a tear,then I turned and walked away. I will aways remember that last glance of her moored to the pier,for the last time. Im proud to have been one of many who served on her, down in the Hole where the fire's kept her alive. KEEP STEAMIN. BT1 Power.
Rate/Rank PM2 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1971-1973 Division/Shop R-1 Pattern Shop Comments: GREAT WEB SITE WILL RETURN TO SIGN UP.........
Rate/Rank BM3 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1967-1969 Division/Shop 1st Div/Riggers Shop Comments: It's too bad we won't be able to have next year's reunion in Rota. I was really looking forward to going back to see how much had changed. I will be attending this year's reunion in Valley Forge and look forward to seeing everyone again. I noticed that one of the tours is on the USS Becuna. Myself and two EM's were TAD to the Becuna in 1968 when it had a problem with it's aux-generator in Palma. Unfortunately there wasn't much we could do to fix the problem so we just spent the next week on liberty in Palma waiting for a plane back to Rota. It's tough duty, but somebody had to do it (ha, ha). See everyone in September :)
Rate/Rank Then Marine CPL...Now Navy Chief (MAC) Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1988-1990 Division/Shop MARDET Comments: I served as part of the Marine Detachment from May 1988- May 1990. This was my first Duty Station and my BEST!...because there I met the Love of my Life for 19 years (and still going) DK3 Claudia (Palma) Fryer, who soon will be a Chief in September. I remember the fond memories of running through the Canopus on security alert drills and the loooooong hours of standing security during the missle movements. I was Corporal of the Guard for 3rd (herd) section, and I had a great time and met many buddies. Anyone who knew or served with me may contact me at FRYER@BRADLEY.EDU I currently am a Police Sgt. with Bradley University Police Dept. Semper FI Scott
Rate/Rank BM3 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1972-1974 Division/Shop 2nd Division/Crane Deck Comments: The greatest 2 years of my life..........never forget the Bay Disco, the EM Club ,and the mutton burgers..............If anyone remembers me would love to hear from you guys. I plan on attending the reunion in Sept, hope to hook up with some long lost friends.
Rate/Rank SFM3 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1967-1969 Division/Shop DC Shipfitter Shop Comments: Rota Rooter here... Looking for James Holladay, Darryl Fitts, Rick Will, Joe Story, Travis Pugh, Bob Schneider, etc. Fond memories of the Tokyo Bar in Rota, Cruz Campo Beer, Playa de la Luz Hotel, etc. Played rythym guitar and lead vocals for the Anchormen Combo. Currently, I am the Atlanta Regional Cost Negotiator for the US Dept. of Labor. I work and live in St. Florian, Alabama...see if you can find it.
Rate/Rank SSgt/E-6 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1992-1995 Division/Shop MarDet Admin Chief Comments: Had a blast the two years there.. Would not change anything...
Rate/Rank ET2 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1973-1978 Division/Shop R-4 Comments: Just found this website. This is great! I began serving aboard Canopus in Holy Loch in November 1973. Went to Charleston for drydock, then Guantanamo. then rota. Was discharged in spain, June 1978. toured Spain, hung out on the beach in Chipiona, then went home to college. I bacame an architect, and now I'm semi-retired. My younger brother, Steve Ball, served on Canopus in the machine shop from 1976 to 1981 (Rota and Goose Ceek). I'd liike to make contact with any of my old shipmates.
Rate/Rank ET1 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1970 - 1972 Division/Shop R - 4 Elect. Cal Lab Comments: My earlier entry has a bad eMail address. Looking for shipmates from the Cal Lab.
Rate/Rank ET1 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1970 - 1972 Division/Shop R - 4 Electronics Cal Lab Comments: Looking for shipmates from the Elect Cal Lab.
Rate/Rank HT 2 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1977 1980 Division/Shop Pipe Shop/ndt/Site 4 Securty/Transportation Comments: WOW! I'm getting old. Great times in Rota. What ever happened to the Red Square Rebels?
Rate/Rank none Years aboard (19xx-19xx) none Division/Shop none Comments: My father was aboard a ship called the USS Canopus in WWII in the Phillipines and was taken prisoner when Corregidor fell. That ship was scuttled. I have a copy of the orders to do so; and an account of the event from 1942. Is this the same ship? Steve Weekley P.S. Somebody PLEASE respond!!
Rate/Rank EM3 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1968 - 1970 Division/Shop Electric Shop Comments: Little did I know when I boarded the ship in 1968 in Rota Spain. But I was about to embark on the wildest and craziest journey of my life. From Rota, Spain back to home port in Charleston, South Carolina. Then, on to liberty ports in the Caribbean, including Accapolco Bay, thru the Panama Canal and up to the Bremerton Washington Ship Yards. Where I was sent to school in San Diego for about 6 months. After leaving Bremerton, the Captain took us down to the Equator and made us all Shellbacks before heading back thru the Canal. From there I think we stopped at Gitmo for a little shake down, back to home port, then up to R.I., and eventually ended up in Scotland. Where, in 1970 I was transfered to the Ampibious Fleet, but thats another story. Along with that journey I met a bunch of really great guys that I will never forget.
Rate/Rank BT3 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1970 - 1974 Division/Shop B Div. Fireroom Oilking Comments: Had a great time on Scotland
Rate/Rank Ht 2 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1976-1979 Division/Shop R-1 Canvas shop Comments: Had Great times with a lot of you guys in Rota and Chipiona, Jerez etc. Its been a long time! I got out of the Navy in 79 went to college and I'm a Math and science teacher in Modesto. I wonder how other mates on board the Canopus remember there times back when? Let me know how its going guys! Terry aka Tbone
Rate/Rank HT3 currently SSGT Air Force Reserve Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1992 -1994 Division/Shop R-1 Pipe Shop Comments: Hi eveyone looking for personnel who decommed. Especially from R-1. I worked with a bunch of good people in that division. Just last summer, I stayed a weekend in Kings Bay. If anyone remembers me send me a message Thanks Jesse
Rate/Rank HT2 Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1981-1985 Division/Shop R-1 Shipfitter Shop Comments: funnest 4 years ever. Goosecreek, party everynight at the e-club, weekends at Lake Moultry. 6-day duty cycle in drydock, Charleston. Gitmo, had to wear O.B.A with worst sunburn ever, but partied with crew on concrete beach, hard!!! Then to St. Marys Ga. where we parted ways. Heres to the HTs of R-1 & R-6,and the rest of the crew...we could build or fix anything !!!
Rate/Rank Civilian Contractor Years aboard (19xx-19xx) 1990 Comments: Greetings to the Officers and Crew of the USS Canopus: I had the honor of teaching aboard the USS Canopus while she was in dry dock in Maryland. I taught a one week "NADSAP - Personal Responsibility" course as a civilian contractor (University of Arizona) to the U.S. Navy. It was one of the most enlightening experiences I had during my years of working for the US Navy - along the Eastern Seaboard. I befriended several crew members - we actually "got away to dinner" a few times and they were delighted. I slept in "Officers Country" and took my meals in the Officers Dining Room. (I did feel I missed something by never having a cup of coffee in the Chief's Mess!) That experience really helped me - even more greatly - appreciate your sacrifices. So many of us civilians have NO idea. Several years ago I did some research and was saddened to hear she'd been decommissioned. I wonder if anyone who took my course will be attending the Valley Forge reunion? Fair winds and following seas to each of you. Sandy Day Toms River, NJ |
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