GOVERNOR'S ISLAND VISIT 1990 Part 1

A visit to the US Coast Guard Base on Governor's Island, NY. Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Coast Guard, 1790-1990. Various island scenes and a tour of the USCGC DALLAS.

[@yajasay]

Thanks for the memories. I was stationed there in 1990 and remember that. It's nice to see video of what it was like when CG personnel and autos roamed the island, the way I remember it. I had forgotten that there were BEQ above the infirmary. The innocent days when the public could stroll a military base in NYC!!! I used to love to watch the skyline at night from the bench at the island's north edge (near the castle / prison).

[@scootertrash911]

I got to spend nearly 3 years on Governor's Island from 1969-72, I loved that place and the US Coast Guard. Got to go on patrol on the Coast Guard Cutter Dallas for 90 days near the end of my enlistment, they called the sea duty Ocean Station Echo and I did hate that. If I had reupped it was going to be a couple years on a white cutter on Ocean Station right off so I went home instead. The Coast Guard discontinued Ocean Station Duty six months later on 04/03/1973.

[@johnagent4651]

Grew up there from 1966-1972. Great place for a child. So many memories.

[@thomasgaines361]

I was at the CG commissioning ceremonies July 1st 1966. Sta there April thru Nov 1966

[@chrislauterbach8856]

You publish a video in 2008 that you shot in 1990 and I am adding a comment in 2017. I've been a NYer for 65 yrs and finally got to the Island in August. Of course it's a public park now, but I see streets that I walked down that have no cars, and ferry slips that are identical except the CG name is no longer there. I shot a video for KZbin so I wanted to see ones from other people and other times. I made sure to a a thumbs up for parts 1 and 2. Have posted videos in 4:3 like this one and now 16:9 it is astounding to see how much different the resolution and coloration are from then to now. Good job on both parts.

[@jennycarrick6618]

wow. This was so cool to see. So many memories. I was a brat there from 1976-77. I remember the school, the movie theater (seeing King Kong in the theater was a major childhood memory). The apartment complexes.... wow.

[@mateofeo777]

+Jenny Carrick hey saw your post with my girlfriend. she was there. thank you for sharing. [e-mail]

[@bobbyGnOly]

I went to Yeoman 'A' School on Governor's Island from 11/71 - 3/72. Great memories...so much fun having a safe haven to return to after a night in the city.

[@MrRockyko]

I was a roofer there from 1989 to 1996 met my wife there she worked in building 400 personal

[@tinacreager7990]

Trip down memory lane for sure! Was a brat there in the 90s.

[@robertmuir4496]

Station there from 1976 to 1978.SAR Unit.

[@nuccten]

Ah, the sights and sounds. What's missing is the smells - the creosote from the pilings, the salt air, the car exhaust on the ferry. And the sounds of sirens in the city, and helicopters always buzzing about. Winter wind whipping down the Hudson in the winter. Resident, 1970--71 and 1981-83. Good times, good times.

[@clydedammitman4573]

At the small boat station from 88-90. It was a great experience and work with some good people. Shout out to: Bill, Chad, Mango, Heather, Hentnick, Ramos, Smitty, Jen, Rico, Linguini, Bobby, Andre, Torres, Woodtick and the rest of yous.

[@johnnyrooks]

I was stationed at Governor's Island in 1963. At time it was First U.S. Army Headquarters.

[@TrueCourse]

Miss GI so much. Last time I was there was shopping at the PX in 1993 while with the active Navy. A shame they had to shut it down. Thanks very much for sharing the memories with others. :)

[@barbqpope1970]

i was a brat there from 74 to 79 and again in 89 to 90. Coolest place in the world to grow up at both ages. Great memories

[@shith00k]

Went to electronics Technician school there in '80-81'. Had a good time and enjoyed my stay in NY and my time in the Coast Guard. Brings back memories.

[@RicardoGonzalez-vc7mj]

I was there with the Army from 1964 to 1965

[@jmw535]

Does anyone remember what Building 825 was used for?

[@jjordan8694]

OMG. . .my dad was stationed there as Chief Radioman '88-'91 on the Gallatin, sister ship of the Dallas! Spent those summers on the island as a teen & recognize every bit of this. I can show my kids now, thanks to you. Bless you!

[@STEELE9999]

Thanks for the comment, I was stationed on the Dallas in '71-'72. The Island is open to the public now, take them for a visit.

[@416Danny]

I remember the marching parades on the island

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

Stationed there 91-95. USCGC Sorrel then Sta NY. Awesome place to be.

[@Gewehr2180]

Hello I was a brat there from 85-88 and my father was a DC stationed on the Sorrel. Great times!

[@margaretbourque5486]

I also was a brat there in1977 to 1979. Watching this video i have such fun memories there. The bowling alley hanging out with friends.Makes you wish you could go back in time for a moment