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."
Why was LSD36.COM created?
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 to USS Anchorage (LSD 36). Enjoy! -Michael
*lsd36.org may also be used; it redirects to lsd36.com
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: 712120 Historical Ship, UNSPSC: 90151502 Historical Site.
Have questions or comments about 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 ...
- navybuddies.com - Over 700 crew members listed, largest European US Navy website, started in 1999 by two German students
- hullnumber.com - Over 550 crew members listed
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage LSD-36 - Over 850 members
- Facebook Group USS ANCHORAGE LSD 36 SHIPMATES AND MEMORIES - Over 280 members
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage LSD 36 For those who served in the 1970's - Over 60 members *page admin, Alan Bescan, passed away
- Facebook Group USS ANCHORAGE LSD-36 For those who served onboard 1998-2002 - Over 80 members
- Facebook Group USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Gulf War - Over 50 members
- *these websites may require a login
I maintain a database of the crew when information is provided. I currently have 400+ names and have information for less than half. If you want to be included, please make sure I have name, rate, dates onboard (Mo/Yr-Mo/Yr), t-shirt size, city and state of residence, and a phone number or email to contact. I DO NOT GIVE THIS INFORMATION OUT. If somebody wanted to reach you, I would contact you directly and relay the request. EMail me the information.
