Peter Huchthausen : Author of Hostile Waters  St. Martin's Press  1997
The true story about the sinking of Soviet Yankee class SSBN K-219 in
1986 off Bermuda.

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Proposed ad for your C. P. Cecil web page:

Former crewmen of USS C. P. Cecil DD/DDR 835


Gentlemen -

I am currently writing a book about the exploits of three American
destroyers during the Cuban Blockade in October 1962. The focus is on
the three ships who forced three Soviet Foxtrot class subs to the
surface. USS Blandy DD-943 (my former ship), USS Cony DDE 508, and USS
C.P. Cecil DD/DDR 835 were the ships. I have found the Russian former
commanding officers of all three subs and their unit commander who was
embarked in a fourth which never surfaced.

I am seeking crewmen from Cecil who were aboard during the month of
October 1962 and who may have some sea stories to tell and perhaps some
photos of the event.

I have found material from Blandy and Cony crewmen which has proven
extremely valuable to the effort, including photos of the subs on the
surface and some with the destroyers with the subs taken from VS or VP
aircraft.

I would appreciate hearing from any of you who were aboard then and who
would like to share some information. Any photos or diaries shared would
be returned.

My addresses are listed below and would be happy to hear from you by e
mail or regular mail or telephone. Thank you in advance for your
assistance and enjoy your reunion in Las Vegas.


Peter A. Huchthausen                    e mail hunchmeyer@ pivot . net
Captain U.S. Navy (Retired)
44 Dearborn Road
Hiram, ME 04041
tel/fax: 207-635-7508
or summers 207-655-2059