We have a new entry into our Guest Book # 221. I am unable to answer the chain question.
How about some help from the deck gangs? Recorded 14 May 2008.

We have posted two CA-75 launch pictures from the David Stiles Collection on our USS Helena CA-75 Launching Page. Recorded 14 May 2008.

The process of posting pictures to the David Stiles collection continues. We have over 100 pictures from the DVD saved.
This represents less than half of the total photos available. Recorded 14 May 2008.

In early May 2008, Shipmate Charlie McClelland of the USS Helena CL-50, was asked to tell his story to a high school history class in Warsaw, IN.
Very good Charlie!! Recorded 13 May 2008.

The first 18 pages from our 1951 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book are posted. Recorded 7 May 2008.

View both sides of a new CA-75 post card. Recorded 6 May 2008

Thanks to Shipmate Al Thurber for offering a better name for our new Home Page button. The button was called "Work in Progress". It is now called "Future Projects.
Al served on the USS Helena CA-75 in 1956, in the OR Division. Recorded 5 May 2008.

Another image of a CA-75 lighter is posted. First image when the page opens. Recorded 4 May 2008.

The David Stiles Collection is up and running with many more pictures to be posted. Recorded 4 May 2008.

The Jim Rose collection is complete.
Two page are posted to the collection. Page 7 and Page 8. Recorded 4 May 2008.

A new button has been added to our home page and is called "Work in Progress". It is located to the right of the "What's New" button.
This page will give viewers an idea of work upcoming. Recorded 4 May 2008

The Jim "Charlie" Rose Collection, page 6 is also up and running.
Also, some minor changes to page 5. Recorded 2 May 2008.

The Jim "Charlie" Rose Collection, page 5 is also up and running. Recorded 28 April 2008.

The Jim "Charlie" Rose Collection, page 4 is also up and running. Recorded 27 April 2008.

The Jim "Charlie" Rose Collection, page 3 is also up and running. Recorded 26 April 2008.

The Jim "Charlie" Rose Collection, page 2 is up and running. Recorded 26 April 2008.

Shipmate Charlie McClelland has provided us with a second picture for our 2001 Reunion in Las Vegas, NV. Recorded 23 April 2008.

A 4th image showing Gerald Baker, has been posted to our Helena Menu page. It is the second picture as you scroll down from the top. Recorded 21 Spril 2008.

3 new images donated by Gary Baker. Gary is the son of Gerald (Jerry) Baker who was aboard the USS Helena CA-75 in 1949 - 1950.
Image 1 is a duplicate of an old Helena menu from 1949. (Used because it contains a hand written note in the Menu's lower right corner).
Images 2 and 3 are of a post card that Gary's Dad obtained in 1974. Recorded 20 April 2008.

We have a 2 new entry's into our Guest Book #219, and # 220. Recorded 18 April 2008.

We have a 2 new entry's into our Guest Book #217, and # 218. Recorded 17 April 2008.

Our Jim "Charlie" Rose collection is well underway. We have 77 more pictures from Charlie. Most will be posted. Recorded 17 April 2008.

Plan of the Day for 15 September 1953 is posted. Recorded 14 April 2008.

Reference the last entry below---CDR Conkey, Exec. of the CA-75 in November 1953 reports that the "Brunch" was a success.
View the 10 November 1953 Plan of the Day. Recorded 13 April 2008.

The year - 1953. The date - 4 November. The day - Wednesday. The place - Pusan, Korea.
The situation - arrive in Pusan after returning from Hong Kong to disembark R & R passengers. The big deal? Brunch for the crew on 8 November 1953 - The first time ever.
View the USS Helena CA-75, 4 November 1953 Plan of the Day. Recorded 12 April 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 15 March 1954. Recorded 11 April 2008.

We have the start of a new collection. James "Charlie" Rose. Recorded 9 April 2008.

Shipmate Bob Kendle, USS Helena CA-75, recently passed away.
Picture of Bob Kendle with a CA-75 Shipmate.
Picture of Bob Kendle with Shipmate Charlie McClelland.
Recorded 9 April 2008.

Our on-line version of the April 2008 Helena Newsletter is posted. Recorded 8 April 2008.

Three original 8 X 10 black and white photos of the launching of the USS Helena CL-50 found on eBay. Recorded 7 April 2008.

We have a 2 new entry's into our Guest Book #215, and # 216. Recorded 6 April 2008.

For those of you who follow the Gardens of G & D, it has been inactive for nearly a year. We are back in business!! To view our new Spring Gardens index, click HERE!
When the page opens, you will see in red, a button that reads "Red Fox".. Enjoy.
The first pictures of our gardens---spring 2008 are posted. Click on Spring Gardens 1. Recorded 6 April 2008.

New work on our Past Reunion pages. The 1995 Reunion has been added. Two new pictures have been added to our 1997 Reunion. Recorded 6 May 2008.

Our new Marine, Kevin, completes Advanced Infantry Training. Recorded 4 April 2008.

Located and posted a flyer which was attached to a Helena Newsletter in 1991. Recorded 2 April 2008.

Jerry Johnson, son of Joseph Johnson Jr., Radioman on the 75 in the early 50s, has sent us a picture. Jerry's Dad passed away about 6 years ago.
We have included a photo of the OR Division below Jerry's picture. Recorded 2 April 2008.

Shipmate Charlie McClelland of the USS Helena CL-50 tells us that during WWII there was no email and that it took two weeks before letters (snail mail) arrived from the States.
Those of us who served on the USS Helena CA-75 did not have email either. I do not recall how long it took for us to receive our "Snail Mail". (Ed.)
Charlie has given us a short poem about mail. Recorded 2 April 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 25 October 1954. Recorded 1 April 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 15 October 1953. Recorded 1 April 2008.

We have a 2 new entrys into our Guest Book #213, and # 214.
Kate has asked for anyone from the USS Helena CL-50 to contact her. Recorded 31 March 2008.

Good day shipmates. Remember the times we walked the streets of Yokosuka, Osaka, Kobe, Hong Kong. Great liberty ports all. As we visited these and other ports, there were the always present hawkers who would hand us the business size cards hoping we would stop at their places for music, beer, girls, shopping, taylors etc. Who does not remember those little pieces of paper. I saved all of these "cards". Most of them are now posted on our "Ads" pages.
"Ads" will open to an index with 5 links. Bar Ads Page 1 and Page 2 have been around awhile. Bar Ads Page 3, 4 and 5 are new. Enjoy. Dave B. Ed. Recorded 32 March 2008.

View an image of your editors train ticket stub from 1953. Load the page and scroll to the bottom. Recorded 31 March 2008.

View a City of Seattle Guide. Recorded 29 March 2008.

View a 1953 Puget Sound, WA., Ferry Schedule. Recorded 28 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 30 June 1956. Recorded 28 March 2008.

A Post Card from My Mother. Recorded 26 March 2008.

We have a 3 new entrys into our Guest Book #210, #211 and # 212. Recorded 25 March 2008.

Two now images on our "Hawaii" Index Page. A Map of Oahu, HI and Camera Regulations. Recorded 24 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 2 October 1954 is posted. Recorded 24 March 2008.

A Mascot for the USS Helena SSN 725????? Recorded 24 March 2008.

An issue of the "THE DAILY WORD" is posted 1 July 1952 Recorded 24 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 15 September 1953 Recorded 23 March 2008.

For those who follow the nice snow storms around the country, check these two pages from your author.
Snow March 2008- page 1. And Snow March 2008 - page 2. Recorded 22 March 2008.

A new item added to the Clifford Casey Collection. His USS Helena CL-50 Organization Membership Card. Recorded 22 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 30 April 1956 Recorded 21 March 2008.

Another Cachet/cover for the 75 has been found on eBay. Firts cover when the page opens. Recorded 20 March 2008.

4 sound wav. files have been added to our "Music and Sounds" page. 3 are sub sounds. Load the page and scroll down to Submarine Sounds and click on the sound of your choice.
The 4th sound is a vocal wav. file for "Sweepers - Man Your Brooms". Load the same page and scroll down to just past the picture of a bugle and click on the file.
Recorded 20 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 17 August 1953 is posted. Recorded 19 March 2008.

Our Hong Kong pamphlet is posted. Recorded 19 March 2008.

Our Manila, Philippines pamphlet is posted. Recorded 17 March 2008.

Our Kobe, Japan pamphlet is posted. Recorded 17 March 2008.

Two new Helena reunion pictures posted.
1979 in San Diego, CA.
2001 in Las Vegas, NV. Recorded 16 March 2008.

Our Yokosuka - Tokyo pamphlet is posted. Recorded 15 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 24 August 1953 is posted. Recorded 15 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 10 August 1953 is posted. Recorded 14 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 17 November1953. Recorded 14 March 2008.

Shipmate Charlie McClelland, USS Helena CL-50 has provided us with images of 3 post cards.

The 1965 Helena Reunion Motel Post Card.
His first post card sent to his folks enroute to Great Lakes, IL for Boot Camp in 1940.
A Post Card to his wife after being assigned to the USS Missouri following the sinking of the USS Helena CL-60. Recorded 13 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 20 August 1953 Recorded 12 March 2008.

Did you know that the first USS Helena PG-9 had the nick-name "The Chipping Hammer"? Recorded 10 March 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #209. Recorded 10 March 2008.

Shipmate Willard H. Nash has passed away. Click on his name for details. Recorded 10 March 2008.

A new Welcome Aboard pamphlet is posted for the USS Helena (SSN 725). Top left pamphlet. Recorded 9 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 27 April 1955 Recorded 8 March 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #208. Recorded 6 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 25 October 1953 is posted. Recorded 5 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 6 February 1954 is posted. Recorded 5 March 2008.

The Lewis T. Hooten collection is posted. When the page opens, you will see the word "Pictures". Click on that word to load the pictures index which contains 6 links.
Recorded 4 March 2008.

Another issue of the "The Look Out" is posted 1 June 1953 Recorded 3 March 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 17 December 1953 is posted. Recorded 2 March 2008.

We have a start posting pictures to the Lewis T. Hooten collection. Two addresses for you to view. Hooten Index Page. AND Hooten Picture page 1.
Also see our Announcements Page. Recorded 2 March 2008.

Not to all hands from Captain Cohn. "Plan of the Day" for 11 June 1954 is posted. Recorded 1 March 2008.

Shipmate Richard French has sent us another picture of himself. This in his Army uniform. Recorded 29 February 2008.

Meet Richard French, Plank Owner - USS Helena CA-75. Recorded 28 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 31 November 1954 is posted. Recorded 28 February 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #207. Recorded 28 February 2008.

Our Helena Herald Index page has been changed to allow for better navigation.
Two new Helena Herald Newspapers are posted. July 1962 and October 1962. Recorded 26 February 2008.

Two USS Helena CA-75 Training Schedules are posted. Both are from August 1953.
Scroll to the bottom of the first schedule to see a button for the second schedule. Recorded 25 February 2008.

"The Look Out" issue 15 June 1952 is posted. This paper copied poorly. Recorded 25 February 2008.

A new picture of the USS Helena PG-9 is posted with an enlargement available. Recorded 25 February 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #206. Recorded 25 February 2008.

"The Look Out" issue 15 August 1952 is posted. Recorded 24 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 31 July 1953 is posted. Recorded 24 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 23 November 1953 is posted. Recorded 23 February 2008.

22 computer/high tech cartoons are posted. Recorded 23 February 2008.

Shipmate Neal Hammon has asked us to mention his book. Read his comments on our Announcements page. Recorded 23 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 21 October 1953 is posted. Recorded 22 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 7 February 1954 is posted. Recorded 22 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 27 October 1953 is posted. Recorded 22 February 2008.

We have another new entry into our Guest Book #205. Recorded 22 February 2008.

Please read the latest Announcement. Recorded 21 February 2008.

A menu, 4 July 1948, for the USS Helena CA-75 is posted. Recorded 21 February 2008.

A new page has been created. It is called "Computer Humor". The button to access the link is located on our home page.
The cartoons have nothing to do with things called HELENA, but they will add some variety to site. If and when permission is received from other cartoonists, their work will be included.
Feedback requested. DJB. Recorded 21 February 2008.

"Plan of the Day" for 20 December 1953 is posted. Recorded 20 February 2008.

Two "Plan of the Day" issues are posted. Both are for the USS Helena CA-75. Plan 16 June 1953 and Plan 23 August 1953. Recorded 20 February 2008.

"The Look Out" issue 13 February 1954 is posted. Recorded 20 February 2008.

Another issue of our USS Helena CA-75 "The Look Out" newspaper is posted. 15 January 1954. Recorded 19 February 2008.

The "Key Chain" is posted. Recorded 19 February 2008.

Two (2) issues of the USS Helena CA-75 "The Look Out" newspaper are posted. 15 December 1952 and 31 January 1955. Recorded 19 February 2008.

View pictures of what we think are members of the 1956 7th Fleet Allowance. Recorded 19 February 2008.

Congratulations to shipmate Charlie McClelland and his wife on 64 years of marriage. Recorded 17 February 2008.

Found on the Internet--a picture of the USS Helena PG-9. Recorded 17 February 2008.

For improved navigation, a Sports Index has been created for the CA-75. Recorded 14 February 2008.

Two pictures of the USS Helena CA-75 found on the Internet. Recorded 14 February 2008.

All pages from the 1949 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book are posted. Recorded 14 February 2008.

Shipmate Max Bates has contributed two more stories to our web pages. Bates story and The USS Helena CA-75 shakedown cruise page. Recorded 11 February 2008.

Shipmate Max Bates has given us three picture of his time on the USS Helena CA-75. Recorded 6 February 2008.

A new cachet has been added to the SSN 725 collection. Recorded 6 February 2008.

We have another new entry into our Guest Book #204. Recorded 5 February 2008.

Shipmate Max A. Bates, USS Helena CA-75, 1945 - 1946 has added a second story. Recorded 5 February 2008.

Shipmate Max A. Bates, USS Helena CA-75, 1945 - 1946 has sent us a short story. Recorded 4 February 2008.

We have another new entry into our Guest Book #203. Recorded 3 February 2008.

Captain Green, has sent us 4 more pictures, from his time on the USS Helena CA-75. Recorded 3 February 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #202. Recorded 2 February 2008.

Captain William Green, USN, Retired has sent us 57 pictures, from his time on the USS Helena CA-75. Most are in color. Recorded 1 February 2008.

We have a new entry into our Guest Book #201. Recorded 1 February 2008.

Did you know that there was another Helena at the same time as the FG9? Here's the story of the SP-24 Helena 1.

From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

Helena I

(SP - 24: dp. 9; l. 43'; b. 10'; dr. 3'; s. 10 k.; a. 1 mg.)

Helena I, a wooden motor yacht, was built in 1906 by Van Sant Brothers, of Port Republic, N.J., and acquired by the Navy from Dr. W. G. Hall, Trenton, N.J., in May 1917. Assigned to the 7th Naval District, she was taken to Key West, Fla., and commissioned there 7 September 1917, Otis Curry, QM 2/c in command.

Helena I operated as a harbor and coastal patrol boat in the vicinity of Key West until being decommissioned and sold 27 August 1919. Before she could be delivered to her new owner, however, the boat was wrecked 11 September 1919 in a hurricane, and was stricken from the Navy List 4 October 1919.

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)