The first 25 color pictures are from my own photo collection. Originally the pictures were taken as slides. Some of the pictures the quality is good, and others are just marginal, as the dyes have faded over time. The Kodak Slides have held up under the test of time. Agfa film and Fuji film did not hold up very well.

This is page 1 of the collection I will be putting on the web. Eventually I want to have a a photo section for each time period the ship was in commission. ( Each page will contain 30 or more pictures )

There is a separate section for the pictures taken at annual reunions, To see them you will have to enter thru the Reunion Association page.

The first picture in this series is of John R. Anderson. John was given this honor because I tried in vain for many years to keep a promise to him. The McGowan is also on another site, unfortunately I had great difficulty having the webmaster return my emails. The purpose of which was to have "Andy's" picture included on the site.

So if you have pictures that you would like to have on the web of your Navy days, mail them to me. and we will do the rest for you. Don't forget to provide names, dates, and the place they were taken.

Bob McErlane

Webmaster and fellow shipmate


John R. Anderson

Rate FT2

Served on Board 1957 - 60

Now lives in Marion Ohio

Bridge Gang and Radioman

Top: Edgar O Sams, James Boswell, Robert C. Branson

Bottom : Mike Maione

1957

Captains Chair Port Side Bridge

"C" Div Berthing Space

Left: Robert Branson

Right: Gilbert Howse

1957

"C" Division Berthing Space

Left: Fred Hondroff

Center: Robert C. Branson

Right: Howard H. Hughes

1957

Denis P. Desmaris

Bridge

Newport R.I.

1957

Office Gang "C" Div

Left: Rosenthal ( Rosie)

L/C: Nelson

R/C: Brown

Right: Anderson

May 1958

James Boswell

Bridge

1957

Pier 1

NewportR.I.

Danial O'Sullivan 1956

Yoeman

We are seeking information on his whereabouts

Roger L. Studer

"C" Div

1957

Horse Play in berthing area

1957

O. C. Johnson RM1

Nov 1957

Time to wake everyone up

O. C. Johnson RM1

Bridge

1957

Bridge Gang

Left: Bob McErlane ( me the webmaster ) QM3

center: Edgar O. Sams Signalman Striker

Right: Jim Boswell, Signalman3

June 1957, Pier 1, Newport R.I.

Jerry Dameron SKSN

1958

"C" div Berthing Space

Gibralter 1956

If you know who these guys are let us know please.

Potts, QMC

Bridge 1957

Radio Gang 1958

Can you name them?

Gilbert Howse

Gil, Do you still remember looking this good ??

Daniel (Danny) O'Sullivan

we are still looking for you Danny Boy

Who Am I ??

1957

Anderson

June 1958

Narragansett Bay

Rhode Island

Who are We

Picture was taken on Rhodes Greece at the Florida Bar

German Sailor

German Sailor assigned TAD to McGowan for Training Feburary 1958

"C" Div High Jinks

Studers

Anderson

?????

Boswell

Maione

Surratt

Liberty Call in the Med

1958

Richard Henderson IC3

1957 to 1959