Preserve the Story of the US Navy Tin Can Sailor and Destroyer History

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Preserve the Story of the US Navy Destroyer Sailor with the restoration of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr DD-850 as the National Destroyer Memorial and Museum.
Some 60 years after the Cuban Missile Crisis, one destroyer exists as the National Destroyer Memorial and Museum to tell the story of the US Navy Tin Can Sailor. Produced by a Tin Can Sailor who served on the USS Samuel B. Roberts DD-823, Tom Zwemke (TZ Productions LLC) presents this video of the experiences of a US Navy Tin Can Sailor (or destroyer sailor) and the need to preserve this history through USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr DD-850.
Please consider supporting this effort today. For those who may wish to send a check, please make it out to USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee with JPK fundraiser notated in the memo field. Please mail this to ATTN: Rich Angelini, Battleship Cove, 5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721

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@user-nc3pt7zc3c 4 ай бұрын

I served fm 1961-1972, USS Radford DDE-446, USS Brush DD-745, USS T.E.Chandler DD-717. SM2 L. Garcia USN, Lover, fighter, Tin Can Rider.

@lynwoodreed9032 26 күн бұрын

My father served on destroyers during WWII and Korea. In his later years he belonged to Tin Can Sailors and was a docent on the Joseph P. Kennedy. He was very proud of his service.

@pitsnipe5559 3 ай бұрын

Did 5 1/2 years as a BT on three Gearing class cans in the 1970’s. Leary 879, Charles P. Cecil 835, and Glennon 840. Some of the best years of my life.

@user-ms9go9ko5y Ай бұрын

was on Cecil 835 Bt2 1974 to 1976 forward fireroom

@user-sd6ct2nu4j 6 ай бұрын

I proudly served on the Brinkley Bass DD887. It was named for a naval aviator who was killed on D-day who served heroically and saved many lives.

@g.t.richardson6311 2 ай бұрын

Uncle was on DD880, USS Dyess also the Massey, Engineering officer Vietnam two tours, His stories over the year Certainly kept them alive for me

@rogerhanner4216 Жыл бұрын

God bless all those who have served

@user-nc3pt7zc3c Ай бұрын

In 1962 while aboard the USS Brush DD-745, we were escorting an Aircraft Carrier. We had rudder problems had to go into Dry-Dock in Sasebo, Japan. Upon completion of repairs we got underway for our Home Port of Long Beach, Calif. We crossed the Pacific Ocean Alone. Stopped to re-fuel in Guam, Midway, Pearl Harbor finally Naval Station Long Beach. An experience I will Never Forget. A little Destroyer crossing the Vast Pacific Ocean Alone...😮

@user-nc3pt7zc3c Ай бұрын

We Rode out a Typhoon out of Okinawa in 1962. Three Days heading into it. Could NOT refuel cause of the heavy seas. I thank The LORD for getting us thru.😊

@bobellis2026 Жыл бұрын

I served as a boiler technician on the USS HERBERT J THOMAS DD-833, and the USS FLOYD B PARKS DD-884 from 1969 till 1973

@bobellis2026 Жыл бұрын

The USS HERBERT J THOMAS was a framed II ship that had been converted to a Atomic Biological, Chemical or an ABC ship. The interior and engineering spaces were under positive air pressure, hence the different look than other destroyers

@sparrowhawk3894 7 ай бұрын

I served my two years on a sumner class Destroyer then several more years on DE, CG, T-AG and CV class vessels then a tour in the Pentagon. Following this I want to SERE training and completed the Naval Aircrew syllabus. As a Naval Aircrew I saw much more of the world than I ever did on a ship and it wasn't just port call locations, which were pretty much the same everywhere and only the languages changed. My aircraft was an EC-130 and it was just glorious and I didn't have to leave my wife and children for months at a time or even years on occasion.

@rogerbutler5341 4 ай бұрын

Served on the USS Fiske from January 1960 to January 1962. At that time she was a DDR but was FRAM to DD right after I left. Was a radarman.

@milesdee1806 Жыл бұрын

I served as an MM on the fine ship USS Henderson DD 785 (Hendy Maru) - Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club. Some of the very best memories of my life. Go Navy - Beat Army!

@jpkdd850 Жыл бұрын

Proud to represent you!

@oldhendy785 Жыл бұрын

USS Henderson DD-785. 1965-68 RM3. Three Westpacs. Welcome home Shipmate.

@milesdee1806 Жыл бұрын

@@oldhendy785 Same to you Al! Another fine USS Henderson shipmate! So good to hear from you and indeed........welcome home.

@oldsalt7534 Жыл бұрын

USS Robert H. McCard DD822 '65'-67. ATN-3 DASH Division. 5:11 Division Officer Ltjg C.D. McKay. Best DASH controller in the fleet. RIP Mr. McKay

@gh697069 6 ай бұрын

From Skip Pearson USS Rich DD 820:

@MrGbutter 3 ай бұрын

You failed to mention that the Kennedy was on the Cuben blockade, and we stopped a ship that was loaded with Russian missals

@johnwhitehead5457 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I saw a news story about a Tin Can patrolling the Horn of Africa searching for Pirates. I couldn't imagine any young man not wanting to be with them on the side of good..

@skipgumphrey9579 Жыл бұрын

Bosun aboard USS O’Bannon DD987, and USS Caron DD970. I served at other commands during my career, but those Tin Cans were my favorite memories… BM1(SW)

@thatsmrharley2u2 Жыл бұрын

USS Caron DD970 named after HM3 Wayne Caron (corpsman), medal of Honor winner...my 2nd cousin. His story is on Wikipedia. Much respect. I served as an SM on the USS Barry DD933 Med cruise 1973 and 74. Proud to be a tin can sailor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Caron

@l.garcia3525 Жыл бұрын

I remember the Original USS O'Bannon DDE-450..., Pineapple Squadron Pearl Harbor.

@user-nc3pt7zc3c 5 ай бұрын

I remember the Original O'Bannon DD-450. Home port Pearl Harbor. 1961. I was on the Radford DD-446. It was was called the Little Beaver Squadron. Desron 29..

@user-nc3pt7zc3c 3 ай бұрын

I myself was in the same Squadron the Original O'Bannon DD-450 was in. Way before your time .

@skipgumphrey9579 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for standing the watch Shipmate !

@joebeutner6538 10 ай бұрын

"haze grey & underway"....USS Wiltsie DD716 '63-'66

@Theupstateidiots Жыл бұрын

My father was on DD817 USS Corry and DD 819 USS Holder in the late 60s.

@user-ms9go9ko5y Ай бұрын

My brother was on the Holder late 60s early 70s

@Theupstateidiots Ай бұрын

@@user-ms9go9ko5y my dad has his yearbooks still.

@MrLokijohn 9 ай бұрын

My self I was on the W.R.Rush DD 714 and the Gearing DD 710 as a MMFN 69-73

@user-nc3pt7zc3c 3 ай бұрын

Four years as a mmfn, son what happened? 4yrs as an E3 is NOT good. You should have made E4 MM3 at least. 😮😮

@pitsnipe5559 3 ай бұрын

1973, you must have been on the decommissioning crew.

@MrLokijohn 3 ай бұрын

@pitsnipe5559 served 2 1/2 years on board, and yes, also decommissioning due to having a thin hull. The Gearing was a reserve trainer while I was on.

@MrLokijohn 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, but I couldn't .not having the sea time. Spent 8 months in a Navy hospital after an accident while on the Rush. Also the Gearing was considered shore duty.