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The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 6

CSSN James Johnson (on the left) puts the finishing touches on this lovely cake as CS3 Russell Shields looks on. These two men, as well as CS2 John Kavanaugh, (not pictured) prepare the delicious food served aboard the ship

Tags: baking, cooking, James Johnson, John Kavanaugh, minesweeper, MSO-446, pastries, Pat Krause, Russell Shields, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify

The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 5

The ship has a fine supply of tape recordings, books, and even a TV. Looking over their favorites selections are (left to right) BM3 Charles B. Blackman and SM3 James R. Davis

Tags: cassette tapes, Charles B. Blackman, James R. Davis, literature, minesweeper, MSO-446, Pat Krause, Recreation, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify

The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 4

‘A game of cards’ is one of the most popular forms of recreation aboard the Fortify. Pictured above (left to right) QMSN Richard R. Heidman, YN2 Arthur H. West, BM2 Walter H. Geisert, and RM1 Paul A. Roberts

Tags: Arthur H. West, minesweeper, MSO-446, Pat Krause, Paul A. Roberts, Richard R. Heidman, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify, Walter H. Geisert

The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 3

LCDR Mark Hopkins, C.O. of the U.S.S. Fortify, briefs Carol Conger (on the left) and Nancy Irving (right) on the functions of an ocean minesweeper

Tags: Carol Conger, Mark Hopkins, minesweeper, MSO-446, Nancy Irving, Pat Krause, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify

The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 2

The U.S.S. Tom Green County render honors to the U.S.S. Fortify (MS)-466) as she passes by

Tags: honors, minesweeper, MSO-446, Ocean, Pat Krause, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify, U.S.S. Tom Green

The Story of a Minesweeper Photo 1

The U.S.S. Fortify (MSO-466), on the right, at anchor next to the U.S.S. Engage (MSO-433). - Guam Times Photo

Tags: anchor, minesweeper, MSO-443, MSO-446, Pat Krause, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Engage, U.S.S. Fortify

The Story of a Minesweeper

An article by Pat Krause. Krause elaborates on the U.S.S. Fortify, a ocean minesweeper – she speaks on the ship’s origins, crew, and past accomplishments

Tags: China, minesweeper, MSO-446, Pat Krause, Philippines, Seattle Ship Building and Drydocking Corporation, Ship, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Fortify, Vietnam

Guam Times Weekly Volume 1 Number 17

This week’s issue of Guam Times Weekly, volume 1, number 17, June 6th, 1964, features a myriad of interesting topics. Starting this issue are the GTW’s staff members opinions about Governor Manuel F.L. Guerrero and his past and current actions; his…

Tags: 1964 Sampaguita, AAFB, Acquai Keone, Ada Plaze Building, Admiral Thomas A. Christopher, Africa, Agana, Agat JHS, Agat Junior High, Agat Junior High School, Agrihan, Alamagan, Alaska, Alice’s Creation, All-Island Invitational Track Meet, Allen Sekt Motor Company, Ambassadors Male Chorus, American Institute for Foreign Trade, Anatahan, Andersen AFB, Andersen Air Force Base, Arco Books, Arizona, Asiastic Trans-Pacific, Atkins Kroll Company Ltd., Bank of America, Bank of Hawaii, baseball, Benson I. Hattem, Berton Braley, Boat, Brig. General Harold W. Ohlke, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, California, California Department of Employment, Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters Inc., Capt. W.T. Harding, cattle, Cavette Twins, CDR W.H. Barnett, Cerila Rapadas, Certified Public Accountants, Chalan Kanoa, Chamorri, Charles P. Kekoolani, Clayton Boyle, Cleveland, Clinic, comic, ComNavMar Band, Connie Keone, Cris Electronics, Crown Motors, cruise, Cumberland Law School, David Kalama, David M. Sablan, Dededo, Denver Dickerson, Department of Interior, Department of Labor, Don Meloan, Donald O’Kennedy, Dr. Angeles Flores, Dr. Antonio Mortera, Dr. Carlos S. Camacho, Dr. Julio O’Laco, Dr. Manuel Comia, Dr. Manuel F. Aldan, Dr. Milagros Villena, Dr. William Peck, E.L. Gibson, East Agana Combo, Edith McKinzie, Editorial Comment, Eleanor Rogers, Emily York, F. Bivins, F. Duenas, F.L. Moylan Company, F.T. Ramirez, Father Andrew San Augustin, FAWA, Federation of Asian Women’s Convention, Filipino Ladies Association of Guam, Fish, fishing, Flag, Florence Palting, Four Winds, Francisco B. Kaipat, Francisco S. Chong, Frank Domingquez, G. Eppard, George Bamba, George Ingling, George Washing High School, Glimpses of Guam, GMH, Government, Government of Guam, Governor Manuel F.L. Guerrero, GovGuam, Greg Calvo, Guam Academy of Music, Guam Council of the Navy League, Guam Fishing Derby, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, Guam Memorial Hospital, Guam Office Supply, Guam Square Dancers, Guam Times Weekly, Guam Women’s Club, Gun, GWHS, H. Vaughn League, Henry Cabot Lodge, Henry Ford, Herbert A. LaJoie, Hi-Lites, Hillbillies, Hong Kong Gardens, Honolulu, Hula Halau, Imrodj Village, inoculation, Insular Products Co., J. Castro, J. Toves, J. Yamashita, Jaluit Atoll, Jaluit Lagoon, Jan Rase, Joeten Market, John F. Kennedy School, John Hayes, John Palomo, Jolly Boat, Jose I. Seman, June 6th 1964, Kaiser, KUAM Radio, KUAM TV-8, Kwjalein, Latte Stone, Legislature, Lenny’s Beauty Shop, Leon Flores, Lino P. Villagomez, Little League, Liz and her Kaneleos, Loretta Williams, Los Angeles, M/V Ran Annim, Madeleine Bordallo, Magna Gems, Majuro Atoll, Manila Trading & Supply Co., Manuel L. Jose, Marcia Garcia, Marlin, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mexsana Powder, Miller Trio, Navy Relief Carnival, North Carolina, Nyasaland, Oakland Redevelopment Agency, Odessa Dubinsky, Office of Emergency Planning, Ohio, P. DeVenecia, Pacific Far East Lines, pagan, Pagan Island, Palau, Peace Corps, Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co., Pedro S. Guerrero, Penworthy, Philippine Youth Club, Piti, Playland Bowl, public health, Public Law 103, R. Allen, Rawhide, Ray Follas, Recipe of the Week, Richard F. Taitano, Ricky’s Auto Co., Robert Allen, Robert Babauta, Rudolph G. Sablan, run, running, Ruth G. Can Cleve, S. Sanchez, Saigon, sailing, Saipan, Sam Bass, Samoa, Santa Gertrudis heifers, Santa Rita, Sarigan, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Ship, skeet shooting, South Seas, sports, sprinting, T.A. Darling, Tahiti, Taotao, tax, taxes, Tennessee, Three Hits and a Miss, Three Musketeers and a Mascot Part II, Thunderbird Field, Toby and his Folksingers, Toby Liberty, Tommy’s Bakery, track and field, Trust Territory, Tumon Art Club, Tumon Fair, Tumon Junior-Senior High School, U.S. Airforce, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Tom Green County, United States Employment Service, Universal Press, Vicente Guerrero, Vietnam, volume 1 number 17, Washington D.C.