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From Ted Hobson ('51-54)

Becoming Sailors	By Ted Hobson and Jim Romig, this story tells of 4 friends and their introduction to the Navy.
A Winter in WestPac	1952-53 WestPac Cruise
To Show the Flag	1954 cruise to the western Pacific became one of "showing the flag" at ports throughout southeast Asia.
Westward to the Orient	Video of the 1954 cruise, shot by Ted Hobson
Guard Duty	1955 Cruise to the Western Pacific
Crossing the Line	King Neptune reigns as the Rochester crosses the equator.
9 Days on the Firing Line	The nine days, between 28 November and 11 December, 1951.
Mare Island Revisited	Photos and memories of the Mare Island naval base.
Remember Yokosuka	Photos of Yokosuka, Japan
What Made Rochester Run	The ship's divisions

From Earl Lanning ('50-53)

Not Heroes, Just Good Sailors	From Duane Thorin's article on helicopter rescue operations on the Rochester
When the Bomb Hit the Rochester
A Great Sea Story
The Pig and the Rooster

From Joe West ('50-52)

The Gray Ghost of the Korean Coast

Tells of the Rochester's actions during the Korean Conflict. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

From Carl Matisson ('51-54)

A letter from his son.

Carl Matison served on the USS Rochester from 1951-54. His son Tom, tells a poignant story about his problems following the atomic testing that Carl participated in.

From Randy Steffen ('58-61)

How Cold Is It?

From Bill Corcoran


"Rat in the Ventilation Duct" (audio)

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