10/02/07:

I had the pleasure to serve in Mahan in the early 1970's. This linked bit of prose is from an earlier era with Mahan homeported on the east coast. But I will toast appropriately. I've a cruise book from a westpac in 72, and a carousel or two of slides, that may help fatten the files once digitized.

Thanks Mark, for all you do!

Jay Bergstrom DS2

Subject: USS Mahan DLG 11
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003
From: Tim Lane
Rank: RD1
Reported: 1960
Departed: 1961

I was on the precom detail and a plankowner. I have a copy of The San Francisco Drydocker 10 November 1960 paper. Headlines read "Our First New Ship Takes Sea Trail. I also have a book that was made after he first year. If I can be of any help, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Tim Lane, RD1
USS Mahan DLG 11
1960-1961