1 5000 15 https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/fb6eedce989aca70058c74c9c5b6959e.mp3 7c6b5c5f0269361b5b00a5a7c97afb71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flynn, Ed Description An account of the resource Ed Flynn spent 47 years at sea before he retired at age 80. Starting out with the Coast Guard, Ed sailed for several years in Arctic waters, cutting ice and supplying army bases in Greenland during the War. Ed joined the Merchant Marine after the War and worked for Exxon for the rest of his career. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Ed Flynn (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 25 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flynn, Ed - Clip 14 Description An account of the resource Beginning of career with the Merchant Marine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 25 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/cb98a0471c84595068d99aaee3c63b79.mp3 fbbf7395c4859ed0ddb89f03a42291a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raanes, Elmer (Al) Description An account of the resource Al Raanes joined the merchant marine during World War II when he was just 16 years old. He sailed as part of an 80-ship convoy to the Philippines that included a cruiser carrying General MacArthur. While at sea in the Philippines Al fell from the rigging and wound up as the first patient on the hospital ship USS HOPE. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Elmer (Al) Raanes (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raanes, Elmer (Al) - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Joins the merchant marine at San Francisco with his cousin at 16 years old in 1943 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine San Francisco https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/9a17adcef44090c4ef8bd204f6b6a3fa.mp3 1a5963360774ff31573e5a627b952fac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ludwick, John Description An account of the resource John Ludwick, aka "Kansas," joined the merchant marine on his birthday in September of 1943. He sailed to the Azores, Northern Africa, Italy, and the Persian Gulf during the War before surviving the Murmansk Run. In Arkhangelsk, John was mistakenly taken prisoner by the Soviets, forcing him to escape by snowmobile in order to return to his ship. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); John Ludwick (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ludwick, John - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Joining the merchant marine on 18th birthday in 1943, training, first voyage on a T-2 tanker in September 1943 to Venezuela for oil Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine T2 Tankers Venezuela https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/e95a77365d0c159520b69385eb35a25a.mp3 6a745a458e05c1b82608c41d0e79b611 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Troup, James Description An account of the resource Capt. Jim Troup has spent 60+ years working on the river, eventually working his way up to Captain. Jim has spent the latter part of his career working for Marquette Transportation and is still on the job now in his late seventies. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); James Troup (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 17 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Troup, James - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Childhood; schooling; working at local newspaper; leaves home in 1953, receives port security card Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Childhood Education Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/4cdcc56a3cee5238a8754ef3ed9f0c4a.mp3 db1f8c570c02e61aef8d2976089d1d4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, Robert Description An account of the resource Bob sailed as a cook in the Pacific during World War II where he witnessed the effects of war in Japan and Saipan. He later worked as a police officer for many years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Robert Roberts (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, Robert - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Started sailing at 17 years old in 1944, turned down by the Navy in 1943 because of eyesight; training at Catalina Island, attends Cook and Baker school Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Catalina Island Cook and Baker School Cooks Eyesight Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/5e502fa3ca4a4ed6980e163bd3b8d5c7.mp3 43ef718ab4616cb65d25b7a34dc10605 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Description An account of the resource Miles trained as a radio operator at Hoffman Island in 1944 before making his first trip overseas to London. After the war, he made several trips to Europe with recovery supplies as part of the Marshall Plan. He was later drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Miles McMahon (interviewee) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles - Clip 8 Description An account of the resource Desperation to get involved in the war, watching New York Harbor from his office on Wall Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine New York Harbor South Street Wall Street https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/da76459795ba1e460deaeb0529dce59e.mp3 91738ec78b477c161b2cb0760555a56c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Description An account of the resource Miles trained as a radio operator at Hoffman Island in 1944 before making his first trip overseas to London. After the war, he made several trips to Europe with recovery supplies as part of the Marshall Plan. He was later drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Miles McMahon (interviewee) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles - Clip 7 Description An account of the resource Choosing to go to London on the liberty Samuel Griffin, experience being rejected from the armed forces Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Eyesight Joining the Merchant Marine London Physical Exams U.S. Army US Marine Corps US Navy https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/4889be70baadcb410e4597afe75bd47a.mp3 8a7abf3425b60763003316c33f89d8da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Description An account of the resource Miles trained as a radio operator at Hoffman Island in 1944 before making his first trip overseas to London. After the war, he made several trips to Europe with recovery supplies as part of the Marshall Plan. He was later drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Miles McMahon (interviewee) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles - Clip 4 Description An account of the resource Decision to join the merchant marine, testing into radio operator training at Hoffman Island Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Hoffman Island Joining the Merchant Marine Radio Operators https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/d3aa7385d85bde7e7c626f750cd5a983.mp3 ecf02cb3d8bb309bfa475f3285d6ba46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Description An account of the resource Miles trained as a radio operator at Hoffman Island in 1944 before making his first trip overseas to London. After the war, he made several trips to Europe with recovery supplies as part of the Marshall Plan. He was later drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Miles McMahon (interviewee) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacMahon, Miles - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Born in Brooklyn in 1926, joining maritime service in 1944 after being rejected from armed services, training at Sheepshead Bay and as a radio operator on Hoffman Island Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 September 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Brooklyn Hoffman Island Joining the Merchant Marine Radio Operators Sheepshead Bay Training https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/1636c915be4135724c64b93e01301e96.mp3 844f0cc3bd4cbbc5f42fb57c692ee0b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baker, David Description An account of the resource David trained at Sheepshead Bay before sailing during World War II, including multiple trips on the Murmansk Run. He sailed to Japan on his final trip of the war, coming ashore at Tokyo one month after V-J day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); David Baker (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 2 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baker, David - Clip 14 Description An account of the resource Decision to join the merchant marine at 17 years old; taking the train from Missouri to New York City Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 2 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/177515c790e2c4deffecc0c90948bbe8.mp3 f81fe7c5ee0322766a3ca0d8599cfa4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vazquez, Tomás Description An account of the resource Tomás began his career with the Military Sealift Command (then the Military Sea Transportation Service), providing supplies and transport for the U.S. military. Later in his Merchant Marine career, Tomás survived the sinking of the SS AMERICAN EAGLE, an oil tanker that suffered a fatal cargo tank explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in 1984. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Tomás Vazquez (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 18 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vazquez, Tomas - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Beginning of career at sea Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 18 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/d800c54582a1d2295fe2911df0d5541c.mp3 a82b48b9f5e56effca80de67a2070421 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laugner, August Description An account of the resource August spent his entire career at sea with the Military Sealift Command (formerly Military Sea Transportation Service). He has been around the world providing supplies for the U.S. military, often in times of war and global conflict. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); August Laugner (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 17 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laugner, August - Clip 8 Description An account of the resource Growing up in New York City wanting to sail Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/399f46981be708caec6474aabe491e5d.mp3 d6166f823d2810b388fa248366dbe9a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy Description An account of the resource Daisy came to the United States from Trinidad with her former husband, an American whom she met during World War II. Daisy sailed as a stewardess on the SS UNITED STATES and was on board for her last voyage. She later spent ten years working for Central Gulf before retiring. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Daisy Joseph (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 16 and 23 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy - Clip 10 Description An account of the resource Why she went to sea Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 February 23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/9fd36cd97eca696fdfa2bd803fadaccd.mp3 861bea68b453211c207c77c7efdca72e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold Description An account of the resource After attempting (and failing) to join the Marines at the age of 14, Arnold went to sea as a merchant mariner during World War II. During the War he saw buzz bombs in London and unloaded a limousine for Eisenhower at Normandy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold - Clip 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource February 1943, attempts to join Marines at age 15, foiled by his aunt Joining the Merchant Marine https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/557728dec62809c8521d9e48ae37f166.mp3 8b6a0a10795190613db44e295c130d32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank, Gabe Description An account of the resource Gabe sailed as a merchant mariner during the final year of World War II through the Korean War. During his time at sea he saw dozens of countries and countless port cities. Gabe also worked at Seamen's Church Institute in 1967. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Gabe Frank (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 December 1 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frank, Gabe - Clip 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 December 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Childhood, joining the merchant marines Joining the Merchant Marine