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On board from 1/1966 till 9/1969. When we took a 51 degree roll, at sea. Off the coast of Viet Nam and was shoot at. The enemy had anchored logs in the ocean to tell distance from shore. At night we went to a surface contact, it was 200 San-pans taking supplies to the South to resupply the Viet Cong. Didn’t see a soul on them. Went to Yokusuka, Japan via Subic Bay, where we put on a Christmas Party for orphans and I had to get decorations for the party. Quite a trick not knowing the langue. Tossed off the bridge by the Captain for repeating exactly what he said by his orders. The pilot house cheered.(I was on the head set for sea and anchor detail)

I loved this ship

enjoyed 3 and 1/2 years on Braine

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Forward Engineroom & Evaporator Gang

Years Served: 1964 to 1966…Fond memories, great ship

Years Served: 1962- 1964…A good time tor remember and great shipmates as well , just got to visit with James and Linday Yamada last week. They wwere up from Houston, Texas . now we are expecting a visit from Pearl(Sandy) and Bonnie Sanders the first part of October . It is always good to relive old times

Years Served: 1963 to 1964…I loved this Ship and one of the finest crews that I ever served with.

Served 1966-1969 2. Wespac cruises.Great ship, great crew. GALLOPING GHOST OF THE VIET NAM COAST !!

Served on the Braine 1958-1961. YN2 in ships Office. Frank Green was 1st class and a good friend. Live in Alabama north of Birmingham. Worked in the Engine dept office until rated 3rd class.
Great Ship and Crew.