Gilbert “Smokey” Honermann Passed May 2023

Gilbert “Smokey” Honermann Passed May 2023

by | Oct 17, 2023 | Story

Gilbert B. “Smokey” Honermann passed away Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, peacefully at The Homestead of Rochester, with family by his side from COVID complications/Lewy-Body dementia. Gilbert Honermann was born March 21, 1935, in Adrian, MN, the son of William...
David John Livingston Passed Away

David John Livingston Passed Away

by | Jul 31, 2023 | Story

I was fortunate to have the ability through David’s daughter to send him things I had from USS Yosemite before he became sick.  He was clearly a great man and a Yosemite Plank Owner. I have included some pictures.  We will all miss him. Bill Krug III...
Jim Jewell’s Sea Stories

Jim Jewell’s Sea Stories

by | Jun 21, 2023 | News, Story

Read Jim Jewell’s Most Current Work Published by him, Piecemeal. Jim has a different approach to telling stories. He is publishing his latest work as multiple-chapters stories on his website. Just a quick warning these sea stories are not for the faint of heart,...
USS Emory S. Land Video Tour

USS Emory S. Land Video Tour

by | Jun 4, 2023 | Inform, Story

USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) is a United States Navy submarine tender and the lead ship of her class. She was named for Admiral Emory S. Land. The ship provides food, electricity, water, consumables, spare parts, medical, dental, disbursing, mail, legal services,...