Sasebo 1972

Photos taken during 1972 WESTPAC

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[stepskills]

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.

[popeyeR7]

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.

[steve27612006]

I recognize one of the streets as nagao cho ( Ithink).

[popeyeR7]

The street with the Cherry blossoms is Nagao-cho

[feilong89]

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.

[popeyeR7]

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.

[saseboinu]

@Northwestrebel I was stationed in Sasebo from 1967-1969 in communications and also at the Admin Building... who are you.............. I am Jim McNew

[Northwestrebel]

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.

[SirSnivyofNottingham]

@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.

[donehrhart]

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..............

[Denkiiy]

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.

[daveh67]

I was in Sasebo from 71 to75 I was with Marine Barracks, I was on Shore patrol the whole time I was there.

[dongi40]

@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

[mickey72]

@stepskills I was born in Sasebo, in 1972!

[mickey72]

I was born in Sasebo in 1972!  How cool!!

[mikumikuhatsune1122]

aha big difference compared to 2004