Holy Loch & Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- During World War II, the Holy loch was used as submarine base. From 1961--1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. In 1992, the base was deemed unnecessary following the demise of the Soviet Union and subsequently withdrawn. Dunoon once a favourite holiday spot for Glaswegians is also feeling the demise of the visitors and the American sailors.
I love this place. I served on the USS Canopus for 2 years. I o ly wish I could go back for at least a while.
Made 6 patrols on the USS George Washington SSBN 598 out of Holy Loch. Seen as much of Dunoon and Argyll area as I could. Took lots of photos,we even had to go into the floating dry dock before one of our patrols. We have decedents in my family from Scotland so it made all that more special. I still remember the year a very large storm blew through and as we drove to the tender from the Preswick Airport we seen alot of damaged homes and a lot of trees and chimneys blown down.Also remember the tour ships that came by especially the Granny Kempock.
Beautiful
Ahhhh Yes,,Dunoon,,,i was stationed there,aboard the USS Canopus AS-34 from1969-part of 70,,,Fond memories of the Great Times,and Friendly people,,lived in a trailer park outside Dunoon,and I have to say--God,I Miss the Fish and Chips in the brown paper and dowsed with vinager MMMMM,,,oh yeah,the grocery store in town,had a box of hard crusted lemon tarts sigh sigh,,cant say much about the Haggis,but Fond memories just the same,,the ferry,Greenock Gourick ( sp ) and Edinburgh Tatoos !!!! Thanks for the Memories L Repp
And don’t forget tins of Victoria cookies.
thanks from this American Submariner who loved Holy Loch
I was stationed there on Canopus 70-71. Loved the duty and the people who live there. Warm and friendly. Great food and pretty girls. Miss it alot.
Returning in the first week of July 2020 with my wife. It has been since Aug. 1980. Stationed at Site One, from Nov. '78 to Aug. '80 at Holy Loch. Aboard The U.S.S. Holland AS-32. Computer Operations S-7 Div. Overall, I loved my time in Scotland. I felt a spiritual connection with the entire country.
I did work on a tender that was there back in the early 80s I was fortunate to be there for the highland games battle of the bands the pubs were packed each night great music everyone competing brought their instruments to the pubs. I loved it there great people. would love to win lotto and go live there Dunoon was a great little town. went through customs every day on the pier just to get on to the tender.
thx for your service guys fellow scot , now lives in US ..
US Navy 1980-1984 USS Holland AS-32 and USS Hunley AS-31. I Left in 1984 but finally getting to go back in 2021. I Can't wait
Many a good time wandering the woods while walking from the submarine base pier to Dunoon. I felt the old world everywhere.
I was there on the floating drydock USS Los Alamos AFDB-7 from Christmas Eve 1974 to late June 1976. Lots of fond memories there.
This is a popular spot for Russian, Chinese, Iranians, and North Korean tourists. It must be the picturesqe scenery and pubs.
Yés it's spectacular there.
Visited this great area 70-71 during 2 patrols, SSBN602, gold crew. Stayed aboard USS Canopus during transition.
Fond memory of the road from and to Prestwick Airport. Great times in Glasgow, Greenock, and Dunoon. Loved the children with their rosey cheeks, fish & chips, and all the kind locals.
Hope you enjoy it!
What's the name of this beautiful song? +bankieland
I was with the boats (James Madison) in the early 70's. I thoroughly enjoyed the little time we had off to tour Scotland, I always have loved the place, the people, and the vast history of a great land. Will be back, and none to soon aye. You're a hardy bunch. To say I miss it is an understatement.
awesome , i read a declassified document that the james madison indeed collided with a back then soviet victor class sub 1974 , the UK and US authorities managed to keep it hush hush for decades, thankfully both vessels managed to limp back to their home ports.
@@bigal4304 ditto your statement. Every word of it including the same boat. Only difference I was there in the late seventies
good video.
Nice footage of a beautiful face. Sad to know the USN is not there anymore. Just doesn't seem right about not seeing the Navy there. When I first got there, I cursed the day, but ended up making the most of it. Thanks Rob and Karen for giving me a refuge off the ship, now and then. Enjoyed the wonderful concerts there, and the woods and castles! Hello my old friends! Dale E.
Amazing video and a fitting soundtrack to accompany.. Stunning!
was there on board the USS Canopus AS-34 A-Div Small Boats 73-75 (A-Gang)...miss the wonderful friends that I made there!...that's Mr. Magoo to you Franko Rosconi!...
Thanks Hazel
Another lovely video.
Hazel.
Question, was the water level in the Loch low that year? And also, who's submarine is that at 3:53?
Are you saying that the locals miss all the money we poured into their businesses all those years? But probably not missing all the dang yanks hanging around, huh?
I miss the Americans Very respectful people.Theres loads of US babies grew up Dunoon,Gourock,Greenock,Port Glasgow,and lots more places.