ABOUT LSD36.COM
Sailor's Creed "I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all."
Paying tribute to USS Anchorage (LSD 36)
Twenty-five years after my service on USS Anchorage (LSD 36), I was unexpectedly invited to its decommissioning in 2003. That ceremony ignited a deep passion for the ship. When I learned she was sunk during RIMPAC/SINKEX 2010, I began to envision how this decorated vessel could be memorialized. While it would be ideal for her to rest alongside the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, she instead lies 2,560 fathoms deep at 22:57.2N, 160:05.6W. This website is my way of paying tribute. Enjoy! -Michael
Crew Database
I maintain a database of the crew and currently have 400+ names. Please make sure I have your name, rate, dates onboard (Mo/Yr-Mo/Yr), t-shirt size, city and state of residence, and a contact (email or phone). I DO NOT GIVE THIS INFORMATION OUT. If someone wanted to reach you, I would contact you directly and relay the request.
Contact LSD36.COM
- Michael P. McGrath
- Deck, Second Division - Assault Boat Coxswain
- May 1976 - January 1978
- P.O. Box 191013
- San Diego, California 92159-1013
- (619) 750-6390
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Ways to Contact the Crew
For 34 years, USS Anchorage (LSD 36) was home to a massive crew rotation. Based on collected data, we estimate that close to 4,000 sailors—a rough count, perhaps plus or minus a thousand—walked its decks. Tours of duty typically ranged from just over a year to five years; with the average being 2.8 years.
Connecting with former shipmates from our ship is now easier than ever! Below you'll find a list of online communities and databases designed to help you reunite with old friends, share memories, and find contact information for hundreds of personnel who served onboard.
- Note: These websites may require a login.
- navybuddies.com - 700+ listed (started in 1999 by two German students)
- hullnumber.com - 550+ listed
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage LSD-36 - 850+ members
- Facebook Group USS ANCHORAGE LSD 36 SHIPMATES AND MEMORIES - 280+ members
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage LSD 36 - 60+ members (for those who served onboard in the 1970's)
- Facebook Group USS ANCHORAGE LSD-36 - 80+ members (for those who served onboard 1998-2002)
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Gulf War - 50+ members
LSD36.COM - The Business
LSD36.COM is a registered business with the City of San Diego, is certified by the State of California as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and is certified by the Small Business Administration as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SVOSB).
NAICS: 454110, 455219, 458110 Electronic Shopping, Web Retailer ~ 561920, 561599 Event and Meeting Planning Services ~ 712120 Historical Ship
