I was born in Greennnock August 18th 1962. ending thirty one years of American presence in the Dunoon area. I served on the USS Hunley AS-31 in 1985 and 1986. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. I went to the local primary and secondary school with many Americans and I have always felt a connection No matter where you go in the world theres always someone with a Dunoon story or memory. Its uncanny. Thanx for sharing, I was a US kid from 1986-1990 there. Was chief Holmes there when you were he was tough but you know how that goes. Agreement for the use of Holy Loch was reached near the end of 1960 and the arrival of the first tender, USS Proteus (AS-19) scheduled for December. The Holy Loch (Scottish Gaelic "An Loch Sianta/Seunta") is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The people ofScotland were friendly and kind to me and the many American sailors who were stationed there during the Cold War. Served on the USS George Washington SSBN 598 made 6 patrols out of the Loch.Memories of Dunn and Argyle will remember always.We went in to the dry dock on one up keep. I was on the U.S.S. Life is still good here in this beautiful part of the world. In November '75 Canopus was relieved by the USS Holland (AS 32). p.src = '//rum-static.pingdom.net/prum.min.js'; Glenn was a USSVI National Member (2013), a USSVI Charleston Base Member (2013) and a Holland Club Member. Holy Loch - US Navy US Navy Between 1961 and 1992, Holy Loch was the site of the United States Navy's FBM Refit Site One (FBM: Fleet Ballistic Missile). During the Black Death of the 14th century, Venice established the first formal system of quarantine, requiring ships to lay at anchor for 40 days before landing. Needless to say, I loved it there. A fictionalised version of the operation was later told in the 1955 film The Cockleshell Heroes, with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley and Jos Ferrer. I nicked named Scotland land of the liquid sunshine. Leslie Williams, sisterinlaw of John P. Shannon USN. I was a engineman and lived on shore with my wife. I first arrived at Site One in January of 1963 as part Wished I could have stayed much longer. In 1975 our tugboat spent three days on the drydock, but we had to do our own work. If you have any questions or comments - please contact me. Submarine Squadron 14, headquartered aboard the serving submarine tender, arrived in the Holy Loch on 3 March 1961, Hi, I served onboard the Holland from late 76 through 82,then crossdecked to the Hunley until Spring of 83. Dot,I'm sorry to say that the Holy Loch submarine base, stationed in the middle of the loch, is gone. Box 2865, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 You can read his full bio by clicking on the above photo. Unfortunately Dunoon has slowly turned into a ghost town.The place is Dead! In 1968 we were in the north Atlantic and had a catistrophic breakdown and had to limp into Holy Loch for repairs. We used the Simon Lake as a tender. It's a very special place, and I'm grateful for having had the opportunity (5.3 km) #22LaudervaleUnclassifiedUpdated: 2018-10-01Laudervale was a Victorian sandstone mansion near Dunoon, Scotland most notable for being the home of Sir Harry Lauder. At this time, my friend Richard and myself decided to form an association so we established the Holy Loch American Veterans Association (HLAVA). I also enjoyed Dunoon, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sterling, etc. Support Activity. Edinburgh has a statue of an ancestor of mine, Sir Wm Pitt. I remember you. )Thanks for checking in.Paul. Garelochhead Station Trust provides information, support, training and social opportunities for veterans and their families, of all ages. I just got back from a 2 week UK tour and part of the trip included a journey back to Dunoon/Holy Loch and after 30+ years, it has not changed much, but my perspective about the place certainly has. Los Alamos' service was not continuous, and in 1969 she left the Holy for almost a year when she was towed the Scott Lithgow yard at Port Glasgow to allow essential maintenance and overhaul work to be carried out. I only wished I hadn't Complained all the time and had been a better cook. (function() { There are quite a few of us that remained here and in 2002 we formed the Holy Loch American Veterans Association. Don't wait to give a tax-deductible donation that helps our nation's heroes! Could you send some photos of yourself - then and now - to www.pauldavisoncrime.com.I wished that I had become friends with you as well. I lived in Dunoon and went to the primary school in Hillfoot St., from 1963-1970. The area offered deep, sheltered access, and had already seen service during World War II, as a Royal Navy submarine base. The USS Proteus arrived in 1961, to howls of protest from the CND movement. After over 44 years I still live here in Dunoon. Veteran students may be eligible for many different benefits and sometimes the decision to apply specific benefits may be irrevocable. Thanks for maintaining this not so distant memory of Holy Loch. On our way over to the Med we spent a few days in the north sea joining NATO sea exercises.if memory serves it was June of 71. Site One was a US submarine refit facility which was located on the southern shore of the Holy Loch for 31 years. I was there from 83-85 on the Hunley and yes great times at 18. Crews being sent here were given a handbook containing such gems as "Do not take your guns with you, the Brits do not like guns and you will need a licence for them". Paul. In April 1907, The Argyllshire Standard reported that the Third Class Battleship HMS Conqueror (the seventh of that name) was sold for scrap to TW Ward of Sheffield for 16,800, and the First Class Cruiser HMS Undaunted was sold to Harris Bros of Bristol for 14,400. As a Veterans association we are committed to, and stress the importance of upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States of America and the American Flag; and promoting understanding, appreciation and respect for the sacrifices and commitment given to the United States of America by the American Veteran, in general, and the . Thanks for writing.Paul, Mike, Good memories of serving with you on the tug. Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. My oldest son was born there. Dino, SKC (SW) (USN) (Retired). Holy Loch Port are heading to Seatrade Fort Lauderdale from the 14th to the 16th March. Thrift Store Donations: (800) 810-7148. Always a humble man, he leaves behind him a lovely wife, family and a standard that all should strive to attain. Hi there,Im a local to Dunoon,I live in Kirn,Just across the road from Dunoon Academy secondarily school,Your not missing much.The place has never recovered from the US Navy leaving,slowly declining each year.Woolworths closed about 5 years ago,& the tobacco shop across the road from Woolworths closed about 2 years ago,well the tobacco side of it,isnt there anymore,but the shop still sells the cool little trinkets etc(ie candy jars)The Calmac ferry service has even stopped to Dunoon. Lazaretto Point was the site of a quarantine station, built in 1807 the station was installed to prevent the importation of disease along with the bales of cotton arriving by boat. (1996) With the reduction in European tension and It will begin with check-in and an informal reception on Sunday, September 24 and end with a banquet dinner and business meeting on Wednesday evening, September 28 with hotel check out the following morning. In order to retain her status as a seagoing ship, she is said to have gone to sea for a couple of days a year, which entitled her crew to purchase duty-free cigarettes. Nice article Paul, I was on the USS Natick 1969-1971 and saw both the Simon Lake and Canopus exchange duty stations. //-->, ,