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USS Venture (MSO 496) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Venture (MSO 496). 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 20 crew members registered for the USS Venture (MSO 496).

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Balitewicz, Robert Aka Skiyn31957 –operationsi was assigned to the Venture p[rior to commissioning,, worked in ships office,promoted to yn3,,,,commission Capt was Ltcdr James h Agles,,,exec lt don campbell..officers Rynerson,bogan and Kline,chief bosun roxby,,
Bond, LouEN2Oct 10, 1957 – Aug 15, 1960EngineeringHere it is almost 50 years later and I am searching my past for contacts from when I was young. I loved the Venture because the duty was easy and I became a man on that Ship and learned a lot of stuff.
Durkin, Noelgm21958 – 1959Deckcant remember the deates so , but I was transferred fron the uss vigor to the venture
Blumenberg, Hymie Or Sonnyradioman 3rd class1959 – 1959communications divisionany one in the operation/communications or anyone aboard ship.
Ellis, DaveRMSN/RM3/RM2Nov 10, 1959 – Mar 30, 1961XThis was my first duty station after RM "A" school. I did my mess cooking here. The Venture is a small ship and you have to be able to do more than ONE job, you actually have to do THEM ALL! I really learned a lot.
Vestel, William (Bill)SA / SNMay 1960 – Apr 1962Deck then OpsDeck ape turned Sonar Striker
Markwalter, Francis/ MarkSn / GMG3Jun 1, 1960 – Feb 1, 1962DeckOn board at Norfolk as cook. Moved to deck. Running mates Vestal and Lowe.Trips home with Mouton and Harrington. Best ship in USN. Skipper swap me for a cook from Uss Peregrine at Key West parts o'haul NSN to "FSN" s.
Duplichan, PrestonSNFeb 1, 1961 – Jan 1, 1962operationsCame aboard in Panama City Florida, Great duty with a great crew. My best friend Robert Mouton who came back to Lousiiana on weekends , my other best friend David Puffingbergerin fatal accident on motor cycle
Jennings, JimIC1Mar 3, 1962 – Jun 14, 1965ElectricalI served with a great crew and I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life.
Coburn, John (Esquire)SM31964 – 1965After 40+ years it's difficult to remember exact dates of service; was on Chandeleur, Willard Keith, Beatty, Murray, Nimble, and Venture. Lum, mentioned by another is actually Calvin Kaleialoha Lum Won (deceased) any shipmates give a call
George Dennis Humphrey, DennisE3Aug 4, 1964 – Aug 15, 1965bosenmate,i.e, deckhandTurning 70 and remembering my time on the ship. I was only 18 and learned a lot about life.
Zito, FrankRD3Feb 1966 – Jan 1969operations
Havecker, BobETR2Dec 1966 – Oct 1969OperationsI think this might have been one of the best times in my life but I didn't realize it at the time.
McWilliams, JimSEAMAN E-4Jan 29, 1967 – Sep 1, 1967DeckI played guitar with another deck hand. Our favorite song was "Happy Together." There was another seaman I remember named Lum from Hawaii. Made her trip to Norfolk for drydock I and was transfered to AKS-32 Altair shortly after arival.
Gooding, KenEN2Jun 1967 – Jun 1969EngineeringI worked my butt off on Venture but I enjoyed my tour. I need to contact Frank Zito who was my best man at my wedding in December 1967.
Howland, EdRM3Jul 1968 – Jul 1969ops
Vercruysse, MichaelEN3Nov 1968 – Aug 1971EngineringI worked in forward engine room and A gang. I enjoyed my time aboard Venture. I was also on the decomishing security crew.
Booth, SteveSNNov 1969 – Jul 1970Deck
Conwell, DouglasCDRJul 1, 1970 – Aug 2, 1971CommandingOfficerI was VENTURE's last Commanding Officer. She was my first and only minesweeper, but I will never forget her magnificent crew! Together we set an Atlantic Fleet record for the highest grade ever attained on an ORI!
McCarthy, RoyRDSNSep 1970 – Aug 1971Operations

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