I was stationed in Sasebo from 1968-1970. Great memories. I was in communications and the comsta was in the Admin building. The Surfbird was berthed close by. Crazy Corners was "anchored" by a bar called Cisco's that stayed open after hours because they served food.
@Northwestrebel I was stationed in Sasebo from 1967-1969 in communications and also at the Admin Building... who are you.............. I am Jim McNew
I served aboard the USS Catskill MCS 1 jul 69-nov 70 and was homeported out of Sasebo until aug 70. I remember the EM club was up on a hill and there were a ton of bars. I believe the entrance to the bar district was called paradise alley..............
Was stationed in Sasebo from December 1961 at Mobile Support Unit 3 until January 1964. Then back for duty in December 1964 aboard the USS Widgeon (MSC-208) until July 1965 then to USS Warbler (MSC-206) unit January 1968. Daugher born at Base Hospital in Dec. 1965. Hanged out at the Blue Bird Stand Bar in Paradise Alley and the Acey/Duecy Club (First and Second Class Mess) just outside the Main Gate.
I was there from 1971-75 at Marine Barracks but I was on Shore patrol the whole time, I went back there in 2007 1/2 the base is gone went back to the J/n Military I sure miss that base had lot of fun and LOL locked up a few sailors only a joke.
I was in port Sasebo three times in November and December 1969 (aboard USS Collett DD-730). Had great times with my ship mates ashore. I remember the cute girls especially! Sasebo was a great liberty town!
went aboard ajax ar6 in 1960. flagship for com serv ron. in sasebo for 3 years. it was a good time.lived on matsu hill.partied at todai in saki town.spent weekends at 99 islands.
I was born in Sasebo in 1970, my dad was stationed there. I believe he was on the USS Epping Forrest? He still talks about an area in Sasebo called "Crazy Corners"! Sure did appreciate the video. I'm sure my parents will enjoy it as well. Thanks again.
I was first in Sasebo in 1970, and spent about 9 months total in-port during my 2 cruises, but I don't know of your Dad's ship. I also never heard of "crazy corners", but that doesn't mean that there wasn't such a place. Good memories, anyways.
@popeyeR7 He may be referring to Sailor town, which is where all the alcoholic sailors go to drink. Today, this area...still has drunken sailors in bars.
And it is funny how I also can recognise these places. Especially 2:16 and 2:26. The crane at 2:16 is still there, too.
I was born there in January 1969. My dad was stationed there also, and I know the Epping Forrest was one of the ships he was on. I'll have to ask him about "Crazy Corners."
@stepskills I was there from 1971-75 with Marine Barracks but was on shore patrol the whole time, both my kids were born there as well, LOL I locked up a few sailors in my 4 yrs there LOL Just joking. I went back in 2007 1/2 the base is gone back to the J/N military and only found 5-6 bars , there used to be 234 bars in sailor town and RTO. this was my best duty station.
@stepskills I was stationed on the USS Surfbird in the early 60's and remember the Epping Forrest well. Like the Epping Forest, the Surfbird was forward deployed to Sasebo. Crazy Corner was a row of bars located on the right side a block after you crossed the bridge. It was mostly frequented by sailor/marines stationed in Sasebo or ships homeported there. If you have Google Earth, crazy corner is located at 33° 10' 28.55" N 129° 43' 01.32" E
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I am very much impressed with the photos. Thanks a lot indeed!
In 1972 when you were stationed in Sasebo, I was a college student, and had a part time job at the US Navy base where I picked up American English. I served American Navy soldiers as a bartender at the EM Club. I wonder if you visited the club. If so, you sure saw me, making cocktails behind the bar.
I didn't go to the EM Club too often, but remembered great Margaritas, there. It was never very busy when I went there. I also remember a lady bartender.
I was stationed on the AjaxAR6 from 61 to 63 in Sasebo and just amazed at some of the changes that have been made. The 72 video looks like what i remember
Thanks. I think I've seen the Warbler's website. I actually spent more time in Sasebo during our 70-71 cruise, than the 72 cruise. Just didn't do too many pictures then.
I was stationed in Sasebo from 1968-1970. Great memories. I was in communications and the comsta was in the Admin building. The Surfbird was berthed close by. Crazy Corners was "anchored" by a bar called Cisco's that stayed open after hours because they served food.
Northwestrebel 1 month ago
@Northwestrebel I was stationed in Sasebo from 1967-1969 in communications and also at the Admin Building... who are you.............. I am Jim McNew
saseboinu 1 week ago
I served aboard the USS Catskill MCS 1 jul 69-nov 70 and was homeported out of Sasebo until aug 70. I remember the EM club was up on a hill and there were a ton of bars. I believe the entrance to the bar district was called paradise alley..............
donehrhart 2 months ago
Was stationed in Sasebo from December 1961 at Mobile Support Unit 3 until January 1964. Then back for duty in December 1964 aboard the USS Widgeon (MSC-208) until July 1965 then to USS Warbler (MSC-206) unit January 1968. Daugher born at Base Hospital in Dec. 1965. Hanged out at the Blue Bird Stand Bar in Paradise Alley and the Acey/Duecy Club (First and Second Class Mess) just outside the Main Gate.
Denkiiy 3 months ago
I was in Sasebo from 71 to75 I was with Marine Barracks, I was on Shore patrol the whole time I was there.
daveh67 8 months ago
I was born in Sasebo in 1972! How cool!!
mickey72 1 year ago
aha big difference compared to 2004
mikumikuhatsune1122 1 year ago
I was there from 1971-75 at Marine Barracks but I was on Shore patrol the whole time, I went back there in 2007 1/2 the base is gone went back to the J/n Military I sure miss that base had lot of fun and LOL locked up a few sailors only a joke.
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daveh67 1 year ago
Wow, what memories. I was stationed in Sasebo from 1968-1970. Crazy Corners was where the bar district started, right past the bridge.
Northwestrebel 2 years ago
I was in port Sasebo three times in November and December 1969 (aboard USS Collett DD-730). Had great times with my ship mates ashore. I remember the cute girls especially! Sasebo was a great liberty town!
thailandbobby 2 years ago
cool pics. i was there 2005-2008
KDSD86 2 years ago
went aboard ajax ar6 in 1960. flagship for com serv ron. in sasebo for 3 years. it was a good time.lived on matsu hill.partied at todai in saki town.spent weekends at 99 islands.
paper68plate 2 years ago
I was born in Sasebo in 1970, my dad was stationed there. I believe he was on the USS Epping Forrest? He still talks about an area in Sasebo called "Crazy Corners"! Sure did appreciate the video. I'm sure my parents will enjoy it as well. Thanks again.
stepskills 2 years ago
I was first in Sasebo in 1970, and spent about 9 months total in-port during my 2 cruises, but I don't know of your Dad's ship. I also never heard of "crazy corners", but that doesn't mean that there wasn't such a place. Good memories, anyways.
popeyeR7 2 years ago
@popeyeR7 He may be referring to Sailor town, which is where all the alcoholic sailors go to drink. Today, this area...still has drunken sailors in bars.
And it is funny how I also can recognise these places. Especially 2:16 and 2:26. The crane at 2:16 is still there, too.
SirSnivyofNottingham 1 month ago
I was born there in January 1969. My dad was stationed there also, and I know the Epping Forrest was one of the ships he was on. I'll have to ask him about "Crazy Corners."
synholiday 2 years ago
u mean four corners.
mikeg21988 2 years ago
@stepskills I was there from 1971-75 with Marine Barracks but was on shore patrol the whole time, both my kids were born there as well, LOL I locked up a few sailors in my 4 yrs there LOL Just joking. I went back in 2007 1/2 the base is gone back to the J/N military and only found 5-6 bars , there used to be 234 bars in sailor town and RTO. this was my best duty station.
daveh67 1 year ago
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daveh67 1 year ago
@stepskills I was born in Sasebo, in 1972!
mickey72 1 year ago
@stepskills I was stationed on the USS Surfbird in the early 60's and remember the Epping Forrest well. Like the Epping Forest, the Surfbird was forward deployed to Sasebo. Crazy Corner was a row of bars located on the right side a block after you crossed the bridge. It was mostly frequented by sailor/marines stationed in Sasebo or ships homeported there. If you have Google Earth, crazy corner is located at 33° 10' 28.55" N 129° 43' 01.32" E
dongi40 9 months ago
wow barely any cars compared to todays Sesebo!
DeckMechRyan 2 years ago
I recognize one of the streets as nagao cho ( Ithink).
steve27612006 2 years ago
The street with the Cherry blossoms is Nagao-cho
popeyeR7 2 years ago
I lived just up the street from the cherry blossoms....Thanks for posting
steve27612006 2 years ago
dam alot has changed since then
NyCnAvYGuY6 3 years ago
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mma0tomars 3 years ago
Just like to say thanks for the photos. I was stationed on USS Mars in Sasebo (1973)
Rick T
rtimpe2002 3 years ago
too bad i live in MCAS Iwakuni now with all the marines. sasebo was cool
fruitypebbl3s 3 years ago
how cool glimpses of the "old navy"
biggugly0402 3 years ago
I am very much impressed with the photos. Thanks a lot indeed!
In 1972 when you were stationed in Sasebo, I was a college student, and had a part time job at the US Navy base where I picked up American English. I served American Navy soldiers as a bartender at the EM Club. I wonder if you visited the club. If so, you sure saw me, making cocktails behind the bar.
feilong89 4 years ago
I didn't go to the EM Club too often, but remembered great Margaritas, there. It was never very busy when I went there. I also remember a lady bartender.
popeyeR7 4 years ago
I was stationed on the AjaxAR6 from 61 to 63 in Sasebo and just amazed at some of the changes that have been made. The 72 video looks like what i remember
Marcus1940 4 years ago
Nice photos
Ｉ liveing sasebo. but I don`t no olde sasebo.
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nozean 4 years ago
Nice photos... I was homeported in Sasebo from 1975 to 1976 onboard the USS MARS (AFS-1). Do you have any photos of the Fiddlers' Green?
Dave L.
Sandstone, MN
farmerdave74 4 years ago
No pics of the EM club. I went there several times, but the place was always deader than a dooornail.
theAR7crew 4 years ago
Very, very nice. It brought back fond memories, although, my ship the Warbler, left Sasebo in 1970.
George Schlossnagle, Lt(jg) Engineer Officer
GeorgeSchloss 4 years ago
Thanks. I think I've seen the Warbler's website. I actually spent more time in Sasebo during our 70-71 cruise, than the 72 cruise. Just didn't do too many pictures then.
popeyeR7 4 years ago