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| USS Bulloch Cty LST 509 |
LST 509 after it was given to the Viet Nam Navy and changed to the 504.
The Bullock County at sea, rolling with the waves. We would rock llike this 24/7 when there was
any storm anywhere near us.
This was a particularly nasty storm. My berthing compartment would have been under that hook shaped
vent only on the port (left) side of the ship one deck down.
The "BC" tied up with ramp down probably camp Tien Sha, DaNang.
"BC" at sea on a calm day.
As you can see, even on a clam day we managed to rock and roll.
Other LST's unloading in Viet Nam.
I spent the next year abouard the USS Bullock County, LST 509 nick named the BC because it was so old
it was used in the D Day assault on Normandy during WW II. It was brought back into commission during the Viet Nam War
because its shallow draft allowed it to enter the rivers in VIet Nam. We spent most of our time running supplies from
DaNang to Cua Viet (see map). The pictures above areof LST's at work.
This is an image of an LCM8. This was the type of boat we usually loaded to send materials further up the river.
This is the USS Anchorage LSD 36. This is a dock landing ship. It was about 550 ft long with a crew of 300
officers and men. The ships primary function was to carry marines and the boats to send them to the beach. The
LCM8 above is one type of boat we could carry. Our primary function in Viet Nam was to serve as a helicopter platform
and a portable dry dock. After lowering the stern gate, the stern of the ship was capable of sinking into the ocean.
This would flood the well deck, allowing boats to enter. I served on this ship for 2 years.
As you can see from the picture below, I was always hard at work in the radar shack.
Click here to see a close-up.
Since this is an educational web page, I thought it would be appropriate to include some information about my education.
After completing kindergarten at Lincoln school I attended St. Mary's grade school. I "Graduated" from
eighth grade in 1962. Below is a picture of my eighth grade homeroom. That's me at the left end of the first
row. As the picture shows, I was one of the biggest boys in that class (NOT). IN the fall of 1962 I began my high
school career at Columbus. More to come...
Many of you already know that I take students to the Catholic Worker House to prepare meals during the third quarter.
I love to cook. As you can see from this photo, my cooking career began early. Notice the impressive build.
Information about Mr. Sullivan's classes
I'm one of the old timers here at St. Edward's school. I started
here in the fall of 1975. I teach science and religion to 8th grade and religion to 7th grade.
Below is an explanation of my grading system.
Mr. Sullivan’s grading system
7th & 8th grade Religion
Homework
10%
Service Hours 20%
Assessments
50%
Quizzes
10%
Participation 10%
Unit D students are expected to complete
16 hours of service per semester. Forms are available from the teachers to record and reflect on their service.
Service hours will be recorded, but will not be calculated into the final grade until the end of the semester.
8th grade science
Assessments 55%
Quizzes
10%
Participation 20%
Homework 15%
Assessments include test and projects.
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