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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the Tonkawa (YTB 786). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 12 crew members registered for the Tonkawa (YTB 786).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeely, James | EN2 | Jun 8, 1966 – May 20, 1968 | Port | Was Chief Engineer in 67-68 |
| Walker, Bill | EN2/EN1 | Nov 1966 – Jun 1967 | Port NavSta Rota Spain | Was first Chief Engineer of the Boat when arrived with a civillian crew. They only spoke French and we only spoke English or Spanish. As a result we had to hand over hand the whole boat to learn the systems. |
| Rosato, Larry | BM2 | 1967 – 1969 | I served with Falco (Skip) on the 786 between Oct 67 to Oct 69. I remember the Plymouth. Skip call me 321-480-7390. I saw RC Kovi on the rivers of Vietnam in 70. Go Figure. A Nam buddy told me to try this site. Glad I did. | |
| Falco, Pat (P.j.) | BM3 | Oct 1967 – Jul 1969 | port rota spain | served on all three tugs in rota spain but mostly the 519 and the 786.. I was the one with the powder blue 1958 plymouth... |
| Falco, Pat (P.j.) | BM3 | Oct 1967 – Jul 1969 | port rota spain | I served on all three tugs in Rota but mostly on the 519 and the 786 I was the one with the powder blue 1958 plymouth |
| Stanzel, Jim | BMSN | 1968 – 1971 | Port Rota Spain | crew ROSATO ;PUFAHL,KAFFERLY,HOLTE |
| Trohaugh, Robert | EM2 | Jun 10, 1968 – Jul 19, 1970 | port | I worked on all tugs mainly ytm 519 |
| Regan, Gil/heavyload | BM3 | Feb 22, 1969 – Oct 5, 1970 | deck | I was mostly on the YTM 519 with PJ, Bob T, Tony Cascio, Pigmee, Marty, Sussie, Johnson, Flash, Roy Hollingsworth, and Captn Crunch (Chief Snyder). Bob T thanks for finding me. Stoltzie nice BRG GT6..Heavyload out. |
| Biscanti, Joe | FN | Jan 3, 1970 – Dec 1, 1972 | Port Dept. Navsta Rota , Spain | I served aboard the USS Tonkawa (YTB-786) But also worked on other tugs & the LCM's used as a pusher boats. Huckleberry was our maskot & rode the tugs with us. I remember Joe Damato & sharing care packages ( pepperoni ! |
| Stoltz, Eric/stoltzie | FN | Feb 1970 – Dec 1971 | Port Dept. | Served on 33 & 19. Remembers Joe Damato;Joe Brandesi;MacKensie;"Heavyload" Gil Regan and others.Left with many stories to tell. Would like to hear from any of you who remember me.PS 38 yrs. married to a chiefs daughter! |
| Damato, Joseph | SN | Dec 2, 1971 – Aug 15, 1972 | DECK | The was Port Dept Rota Spain (NavSta Rota) I was on the YTM 519 but we worked all the tugs. We worked hard but looking back we all had a good time & experience, also many friends.Where's Huckelberry? |
| Chaves, Luis "Lou" | BM1 | Jan 13, 1986 – Dec 13, 1988 | Tugmaster | Loved playing with the "Tonka" toy |
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