You are the 11th person, who sailed with us on the USS General Ballou, who has contacted me since I wrote my memoir. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. Displaced Person Transports: [1], The ship was rebuilt as an 11,369 gross ton container ship by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Ship Repair Yard in Hoboken, New Jersey after being gutted by the Alabama Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and renamed SS Brooklyn, USCG ON 513557, IMO 6903149. during a fierce North Atlantic storm that extended our planned 10-day voyage As long as land was in sight, the D.P. They left Bremerhaven, Germany on March 27, 1949 and arrived in New York City on April 6, 1949. If you remember from my previous email I was four when we landed in NY on April 12, 1952. By the way, this May I published a second edition of my book. To emigrate to the U.S., a Displaced Person needed a sponsor to retrieve any portion of the site. I also remember the terrible smells, since nearly all were sick flags fluttered from bow to stern; while amidship were eleven foreign flags, Gerhard M. contacted me and I sent a picture of the burial at sea which could be used in his books second edition publication. I think because I wasnt born in the USA they are unable to gather much information from Europe. They exchanged destination addresses believe they went to South Carolina. In closing thanks for listening, Your email address will not be published. from the large deck vents which constantly emitted nauseating smells and fumes.". Though only an auxiliary ship, General Taylor appears to have had quite a colorful career. The list of fellow passengers on the USS General Ballou is growing. How did you discover my website? "Cargo of Hopes," John K. Tennant, The Mast Magazine, December My memory of the trip is quite good since I was almost nine. Thanks for contacting me! In the mid-1840s, General Taylor's crew included two future Engineers-in-Chief of the Navy. If you could point us to useful . Though there were 193 family groups aboard, there were no facilities for quartering Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild THE COMPASS PASSENGER LISTS If you find a ship you would like to research you will find the URL link under the site name and also at the bottom of the page. Women were assigned to help in the kitchen; Placed In Service October 1949 - Out of Service December 11 1965. All have commented that their histories are much like mine, even if they were from other Eastern European countries. Your email address will not be published. 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. 3,485 GI's, but usually carried fewer than 700 refugees. [citation needed], 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. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. 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. 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). Thank you! former officer's dining room. It was a lovely trip, although most passengers got sea sick. His story and my story are similar. consisted of 388 Poles, Next in number were 178 Lithuanians. 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. I still remember being anchored in New York overnight and marveling at all the lights. Separately I sent you email address. We are getting to be a large, if somewhat old, club. left via Italy or Shanghai. The 374 men bunked aft, the 316 women forward, with cabins woman, with 63 orphans among their number. "Representatives of the nation, [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. She was placed out of service in September 1954 and placed in reserve at Orange, Texas. [11] Author talk: Cleveland Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. as only New York can welcome As the ship moved in toward the dock, her 6 January 1955 to 29 March 1956, Anchor Log In September 1849, General Taylor was despatched to Round Island, Mississippi, to help monitor a party of 500 or more "adventurers" gathered there, whose leaders were rumored to be planning an attack on Cuba. Alfons, or as we knew him Alc, is listed as passenger 264. "Although about half the bunks Good luck! About eight others, who sailed on the USS General Ballou at other times, also contacted me. After her Seminole War service, she played a cameo role in the notorious trial and sentencing of abolitionist Jonathan Walker. USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. One lives 45 minutes away and we are good friends. 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. Her early duties consisted mainly of carrying troops, dependents, and large numbers of European refugees. [6], Taylor was decommissioned on May 8, 2015, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan,[7][8] where the ship was commissioned by the Republic of China Navy as ROCS Ming-chuan (, PFG-1112) on November8, 2018. This data collection contains U.S. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). Refugees from many countries were on board. Ive captured some of my recollections of the voyage in my memoir. In July 1948, the U. S. Immigration I have been contacted by mostly fellow passengers on my voyage. Our trip took about 10 days. Seemingly without effort, I quickly learned English in the middle of hot humid Georgia. voyages. My sister-in-laws family (Konyens from Zendresch, Romania) also were on this same ship on the same date (sailed from Bremerhaven on 3-31-1952, arrived in NYC on 4-12-1952.) Stewart that carried D.P. General Taylor was sold by the Navy in 1852. Ive tried Ancestry.com without much success. When we came to the States in April, 1952, nearly all traffic across the Atlantic was by ship. U.S. Navy Destroyer/Escort Destroyer 1942 to 1969. I will send you the money for the book and will order several more will also speak to our library about ordering Thank You. Sunday, Dec. 25th: Open at 10am. Dear Gerhard Ohio, Hi Gerhard, had heard of the land that was now only a few days away. Also remember that the men and women were separated and I hardly saw my dad, as we were in the womens section of the vessel. How great to hear from a fellow traveler on our luxury cruise. ", Crowded accommodations in the women's hold. ), and that he has They realized She was later sold for commercial operation under several names before being scrapped some time after 1981.[1]. (which is also free) There is also an option to purchase a frameable certificate with your relatives manifest info printed on it that I think is pretty neat. My family were refugees from Poland and had been in a DP camp outside of Munich for 4 years. The other gentleman lives within 45 minutes of me. 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. It is possible that through Ellis Island Foundation it might be cheaper or free. The paddlewheel diameter was also enlarged by a foot, and the number of paddles reduced by one to thirteen. webmistress aboard, was greeted by a brass band waiting on the docks of Boston "Ex-Transport Carries D.P. Major General Muir retired in 1924 and died 8 December 1933 at Baltimore, MD. that although the streets in America were not paved with gold, America was Europeans: people who were unable or unwilling to return to their native countries Gerhard Maroscher, fellow passenger on the USS General Ballou, departing Bremerhaven, March 31, 1952. I was so happy because my parents never had any documentation as to the ship we arrived on. Later delivered to the Maritime Commission National Defense Reserve Fleet at Beaumont, Texas, she was struck from the Navy List 1 July 1960, and remained in reserve until sold for commercial use under the MARAD Ship Exchange Program in 1968[4] to Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means Research for the original information found in the ISTG COMPASS was conducted by Harriet Rosch and the late Donna Jackson. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War. Gerhard Maroscher USS GENERAL W. A. MANN AP-112. Hello Gerhard, [1] I live in Ludington, Michigan. "DP's on Way in 6 Months," New York Times, July 10, 1948 He immigrated to Australia on the General Greely arriving in Newcastle 12 October 1949. worker]. Years later, living in NYC, I met my husband and while telling him about the voyage, he realized he had been on the same ship while in the army, when it was a troop ship going to Korea (he was 12 years older than I). We were on that ship also DP. Photos: Mast Magazine and personal collection, List This database is an indexed collection of the draft cards from the Fourth Registration. My mom who at 96 is still pretty with it, tells me the trip took 9 days. 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. O'Dwyer spoke of the people of New York City itself. Are there any correspondents who were on that voyage? The more you know about your departure and arrival dates the easier the search will be. USS Washington was a schooner named Endeavor acquired by Gen. Washington in October 1775, renamed Washington, and re-rigged as a brigantine. She was reinstated on the Navy List on 28 April 1950. Thank you for the research. I do however vividly remember our sleeping quarters and the burial at sea of a person lost during the voyage. One of them came on the same trip as me and my family, departing March 31, 1952. "[5] The ship's skipper, Commander Dennis Volpe, was subsequently relieved and reassigned. [2] The new 187hp engine was of the crosshead type, with a 36-inch bore, 6-foot stroke and steam cut-off of 3 feet. Hi Halina, we are not planning a reunion. I have only personally met two of them. U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Do you have a copy of that wonderful book that Gerhard Maroscher wrote ? "Among them, the largest group My friends homeland was Hungary. 's to sift Cargo of Hope, It was a short note, just a request Cold War Required fields are marked *. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. Taylor was sponsored by Barbara A. Taylor, the widow of the ship's namesake, and Diane Taylor-Oeland as matron of honor. She was launched November5, 1983, and commissioned December1, 1984 in Bath, Maine. after World War II. Destroyed prior to commiss Most were heading to America; for some the final destination was Canada. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, and Australia opened their doors Gerhard Maroscher, So nice to read these excerpts from people of all ages and locations. The USNS General CC Ballou, Part 1 Posted on June 4, 2015by Gerhard Maroscherunder Daily Life, Excerpts, Family, War When we came to the States in April, 1952, nearly all traffic across the Atlantic was by ship. In 1947, USAT General S. D. Sturgis USS TAYLOR The Ship World War II Korea Cold War Vietnam Oral History Donate. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. Up to 2015, Taylor was homeported at Naval Station Mayport, and was part of Destroyer Squadron 14. We departed Bremerhaven, Germany May 31, 1952. We departed Bremerhaven for the United States, together with over 1000 other refugees. he came to the United States as a Displaced Person (D.P. Prior to her Navy service, she operated as a transport and supply vessel during the Second Seminole War . [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. She arrived Marseilles after the Japanese surrender, and sailed with returning veterans 23 August bound for Hampton Roads. I do not recall the details of how I searched the website, but you it was not difficult to access the manifests for ships departing from Bremerhaven. which include use of any spider, robot, retrieval application or any device Acquired by U.S. Navy October 13 1943. The way I got the manifest was through a friend who took a trip to Germany several years ago, and while there visited the newly decorated Museum in Bremerhaven where she has family and got me a copy. Hi Joe, Thank you for contacting me. - 2002. Visit Taylor Sailors. There were many things in there past that they never wanted to discuss. aboard the Military Sea Transportation Service operated USNS General M. B. We were from Germany, Rathmannsdorf inititially later near Hannover, Refugees. Being an only child was always difficult for me because I craved more information. After reading some of the other comments I just wanted to add some also. I still have the postcard photo of the ship. Hyde General John Pope to US Navy USNS General John Pope (T-AP-110) You can email me at info@themaroscherstory.com Email is more private than these notes which the whole world can see. food was probably not great, but is was the best we had eaten in years. the first time in my life I had oranges, bananas, nickel Cokes in bottles "D.P. [1], General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. [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. The ship suddenly tipped and he flew over the railing. After being burned and rebuilt in 1846, the steamer later played a role in the foiling of a planned 1849 filibuster invasion of Cuba. private companies. The new stories were added to the book and the book was re-written with the input of professional editors. Seq No Surname Forename 1 ABELE Aina 2 . Do you have an interest in contacting the other passengers? long and rough. 1947USAT General Stuart Heintzelman 28 November, 1948USAT General Stewart 14 February USAT General Black 27 AprilSS Maetsuycker 27 JuneSS Svalbard 30 JuneSS Wooster Victory 6 SeptemberSS Charlton Sovereign 29 SeptemberProtea 29 SeptemberSS Kanimbla 11 OctoberSS Napoli 15 OctoberSS Svalbard 29 OctoberSS Wooster Victory 17 NovemberSS Toscana 21 DecemberProtea 22 December, 1949SS Svalbard 15 JanuarySS Napoli 19 JanuarySS Partizanka 4 FebruarySS Volendam 4 FebruarySS Ugolino Vivaldi 9 FebruarySS Nea Hellas 23 FebruarySS Wooster Victory 15 MarchProtea 18 MarchCastel Bianco 20 MarchUSAT General Omar Bundy 20 MarchSS Partizanka 29 MarchSS Toscana 8 AprilUSAT General Stewart 13 AprilSS Dundalk Bay 16 AprilSS Svalbard 20 AprilSS Amarapoora 21 AprilUSAT General Ballou 29 AprilSS Mozaffari 21 MaySS Ugolino Vivaldi 24 MaySS Wooster Victory 24 MayCastel Bianco 17 MaySS Oxfordshire 25 MaySS Luciano Manara 29 MaySS Skaugum 31 MayProtea 6 JuneFairsea 8 JuneSS Surriento 16 JuneUSAT General Langfitt 17 JuneAnna Salen 22 JuneSS Goya 23 JuneUSAT General Black 25 JuneSS Svalbard 27 JuneUSAT General Omar Bundy 8 JulySS Toscana 25 JulySS Amarapoora 28 JulySS Skaugum 28 JulySS Wooster Victory 1 AugustSS Castel Bianco 3 AugustSS Napoli 10 AugustSS Oxfordshire 11 AugustFairsea 19 AugustSS Sebastiano Caboto 22 AugustSS Anna Salen 24 AugustSS Surriento 6 SeptemberSS Dundalk Bay 14 SeptemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 19 SeptemberUSAT General Langfitt 22 SeptemberSS Skaugum 28 SeptemberSS Wooster Victory 5 OctoberSS Svalbard 8 OctoberUSAT General Greely 12 OctoberCanberra 16 OctoberFairsea 19 OctoberAmarapoora 20 OctoberCastel Bianco 24 OctoberSS Anna Salen 25 OctoberSS Toscana 7 NovemberUSAT General Blatchford 11 NovemberUSAT General Haan 15 NovemberSS Dundalk Bay 21 NovemberSS Oxfordshire 22 NovemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 22 NovemberSS Surriento 26 NovemberUSAT General Hersey 6 DecemberUSAT General Black 13 DecemberUSAT General Howse 17 DecemberSS Castel Bianco 29 DecemberFairsea 31 December, 1950SS Skaugum 6 JanuarySS Volendam 19 JanuarySS Toscana 20 JanuarySS Sebastiano Caboto 23 JanuarySS Sydney 7 FebruarySS Surriento 10 FebruaryUSAT General C. Langfitt 14 FebruarySS Ugolino Vivaldi 23 FebruarySS Cyrenia 2 MarchSS Fairsea 2 MarchSS Oxfordshire 6 MarchSS Dundalk Bay 29 MarchSS Nicol Bay 29 MarchSS Sebastiano Caboto 16 AprilSS Surriento 28 AprilSS Sibajak 15 MaySS Toscana 16 MaySS Castel Bianco 17 MaySS Napoli 28 MaySS Ugolino Vivaldi 8 JuneSS Nelly 12 JuneSS Oxfordshire 16 JuneSS Surriento 12 JulySS Skaugum 14 JulySS Sebastiano Caboto 16 JulySS Sibajak 17 AugustSS Skaugum 29 SeptemberSS Ugolino Vivaldi 29 SeptemberSS Surriento 4 OctoberSS JV Oldenbarnevelt 13 OctoberSS Toscana 14 OctoberSS Sebastiano Caboto 24 OctoberUSAT General M.L. I was eight and remember it well. Although In the event, these precautions proved unnecessary as the men on the island eventually dispersed peacefully. to retrieve any portion of the site. [1][2] Her fate thereafter is unknown. Do not sell or share my personal information. Meals were taken at standing-height Launched July 18 1943. Taylor was homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, was part of Destroyer Squadron 6 "Greyhounds", from 1985 to 1993. According He sailed in 1951. How interesting! 1948 Everyone seemed to be sick because of the pounding waves. I too am thrilled that we connected after 65 years. [1], In September 2010, Taylor was buzzed by a Russian Tu-95 bomber. 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. His homeland was Romania. past fade into oblivion" wrote a member of the crew on one of these I found the manifest on Ancestry.com Since I knew names and dates it was easy. 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. Hi Anneliese, The General Taylor was a converted WW II troop ship that was used to ferry nearly 40,000 DPs to the United States. [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. they were leaving their mother continent, probably never to return again. Went to US under US program refugees to work on US farms. Eastern Light left Kobe, Japan on 24 December 1981 to steam to Kaohsiung, Taiwan where she was scrapped.[1][5][6]. Gerda Konyen (Wickett), Michigan. General Taylor's original builder is not known, but her original engine was supplied by the Allaire Iron Works of New York. out Communists and other subversives." She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops . [2] The single-cylinder, 98hp, 23 rpm engine was of the square crosshead type, with a 25.3 inch bore and 6-foot stroke. For the operation, General Taylor was equipped with a single 6-pounder cannon, and her crew issued with small arms. I still always see that image, but knew later it had to be done. USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry -class frigate, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (1925-1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War . This can make copies of some books, especially older volumes, extremely rare. Sunday, Jan. 1st: Open at 10am, last entry at 2:30pm. for information about a troopship listed on this website. 's and 17,000 orphans would be permitted Departure Date: 14 Sep 1949 Arrival Port: Newcastle - Australia Arrival Date: 12 Oct 1949. . out of a machine, and in the evening we saw black-and-white American movies Do you recall some of the other descriptions of our trip across the angry North Atlantic that I describe in my book? Museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year. I am in a positive-shock state-of-mindyou are the first person I have connected with that was on that voyage to AmericaI am so very grateful that we connectedwe will speak again soon. Oral History where beautiful actresses wore strapless dress and gowns. She was transferred to the Navy in 1842, and used for a time in the Gulf of Mexico. [2] This voyage was one of almost 150 voyages by some 40 ships taking refugees of World War II to Australia. On 1 March 1950, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) as USNS General C. C. Ballou (T-AP-157). 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). [7], In 1845, General Taylor was converted into a tugboat, operating out of the Pensacola Navy Yard. representing the nations from which these future citizens had been drawn. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. You may not use more I reside in Bucks Co, PA. [3] This resulted in Operation Magic Carpet. Following the armistice, General C. C. Ballou continued to sail to Japan and Korea on troop rotation duty. Ships transferred to Military Sea Tranport Service from Naval Transportation Service and Army Transportation Service 1949-1950. I dont think it helped. regards, General C. C. Ballou received five battle stars for Korean War service. [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. She was retired in 1983 and sunk as an artificial reef in May of 2009. since I too came to the United States as a Displaced Person in 1949. [1] Benjamin F. Isherwood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy during the American Civil War, served on General Taylor in 184647. 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. 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. McRae (T-AP-149) General John McE. Active Service in World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War. Keep in touch. 3 December 1951 to 2 October 1954, Anchor Log It gives a good description of the trip across the Atlantic. She was launched in August 1776. The sleeping quarters smelled terribly. was the first American troopship to carry European refugees to their new homes 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. were not used and remained folded up it was quite crowded. I believe 12 fellow passengers contacted me. As a sunken ship, she is the largest artificial reef in the world, next to the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. It joined ships from Poland, Germany and Spain. Eventually, the United States, Are you a Key West local? operated some of the refugee ships; others were operated under charter by The vessel had an average speed of 8 and a maximum speed of 9 knots. Taylor's keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on May5, 1983. Fresh air seemed helpful being sick and I stayed on deck as much as I could. My family and I sailed from Bremerhaven to NY March 31, 1952. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons. World War II It is amazing finding our ship after all these years I only remembered that the name started with B. Home, www.USMM.org 1998 USS General Taylor was a small sidewheel steamer which served in the U.S. Navy from 1842 to 1852. 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: [3], On February 12, 2014, Taylor ran aground while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, during operations supporting the 2014 Winter Olympics. Others congregated in groups, telling each other of the things they Good luck. Representative Frank Korea I found the manifest through http://www.ancestry.com. [2] However, as of 2004, all significant anti-aircraft capability was deleted from this class. Our ship, loaded with cargo and immigrants, was the USNS General C. C. Ballou. By the way, did you purchase my book? Our names are listed on lines 7, 8, 9, and 10. I would be happy to communicate more with you in the future. 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. I too saw the burial and the wailing of relatives in New York when they found out. I was 10 years old, travelled with mother and father and 4 siblings. Sold April 10 1987 for scrap. They also came to the US on the USNS Ballou from Bremerhaven to New York City in Dec 1950. The search/info is free, but you do have to create an account with your name and email. Vietnam families together. Typical C-4 Troopship used to transport Displaced Persons, "We watched them come aboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they could become farmers or factory workers. I once saw an about 14 year old boy nearly fall into the angry ocean. of greeting reached a crescendo. You may quote material on this web page as long as you cite American Two days later the busy ship steamed under the Golden Gate bound for Norfolk, closing that port 15 July and getting . I had to join ancestry.com to gain access. harbor on an Easter Sunday. This letter brought a rush of memories, 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. USS Merrimack: T-AO-37: USS Kankakee: T-AO-39: USS Mattaponi: T-AO-41: USS Monongahela . 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