Log Book

We would love it if you would Sign this log book we are keeping!

You may also be interested in the Launch 5 site (a restored 1966 52 footer)

Good Job Boys! Keep me posted! TB
Tommy Beirne <tpbscript@juno.com>
E. Northport, NY USA - Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 22:35:23 (EDT)

Is anyone still working now from when I got dumped in 1982.
Walt Pfeifer <Pfeifer2001@JUNO.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Saturday, August 02, 2003 at 06:18:36 (EDT)

I came across this site looking for a job opportunity as a diver for nypd. I am origanily from New York and would like to get into that line of work. Unfortunately your sitye does not have anything about divers. You do have some great pictures and the dedication was very good. Thanks for your time.
Matthew P. Daige <mdaige@hotmail.com>
fort riley, kansas USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 21:08:42 (EDT)

If anyone is interested in joining a group, here is the group e mail address.: harborcops@groups.aol.com Hope to hear from all you bilge rats. Bill
Bill Luckey <Harborcop@aol.com>
Sag Harbor, NY USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 15:45:32 (EDT)

Bill. This web-site is a wonderful tribute to the Harbor Unit. I am one of those people that has always been facinated by the blue and white vessels in the harbor. The site makes the men and machines of the Unit much more personal and real. As a dedication to your father, this website truely speaks from the heart. I hope more people have the opportunity to view and appreciate this effort. Clearly, you and Greg are very special people - it's an honor to know you both. Sincerely, Steve
Steve Trachtman <stevetrachtman@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 11:12:53 (EDT)

Great site !. It will only get better from here. I hope I have no "Typo's". I don't want Bill Hughes to blast me for not using spell check. :):) Gary L. Olivier C/O, Rye NY Police Marine Unit.
Gary L. Olivier <golivier@ryepd.ryeny.gov>
Rye , NY USA - Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 11:11:18 (EDT)

Great website ! I'll pass on the address to other retirees.
John J. Tarpey Jr. (retired NYPD) <jjt145@optonline.net>
Massapequa, NY USA - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 20:26:36 (EDT)

The web site looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing it with me (not a harbour police officer). Sorry I forgot about the "affair" May 9th...it was "Hell" week for me! Although I live in Westchester, I've kept a boat in Brooklyn for YEARS (Since 1982) and fish as often as the weather permits. You will see me on the water with "Blackjack 3"...blowing my horn, and trying to catch some fish. Once again...thanks for the memories! later, Mel
Mel Jenkins <jenkinsm@optonline.net>
New Rochelle, NY USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 14:20:12 (EDT)

Great site! Impressive browsing speed, layout and content.
Robert Johnson <robert.f.johnson@ae.ge.com, fordsan@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 09:55:54 (EDT)

What a GREAT dinner ! Jerry, you and your team did a fantastic job. The clock is great and the time keeps ticking away. Remember, when you retire , Cherish the memories , remember the good times and never forget the friends you made.
Paul Mattsson <Cheekie9@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 23:14:28 (EDT)

Jerry, You and your crew did a great job with the Bent Wheel Dinner/Retirement Party. A good time was had by all who attended. Stay safe, and keep up the good work.
Charlie Abbene <cabbene@aol.com>
Suffolk County, NY USA - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 22:51:43 (EDT)

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE HARBOR UNIT FOR THE GREAT RETIREMENT PARTY. THE CLOCK IS AWESOME AND I HAD A FANTASTIC TIME! CAPTAIN ANN
ANN MORRILL <ABMORR@AOL.COM>
MANORVILLE, NY USA - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 21:43:03 (EDT)

retired 1987
larry koch
USA - Friday, May 09, 2003 at 23:59:45 (EDT)

Bill you have done a great job on this site. After looking at the photos I went looking for some old photos I have of Harbor, and found some of Launch 3, College Point, off Laguardia Airport with Joe Ricker also one of the launch at the base. Found one from the NYC Boat Show, don't remember the year,of our Harbor Information Booth with Capt. Lowe and two other bosses I can't remember their names. Will send you the photos or bring them to this years Bent Wheel if I can make it. Thanks again for the great job. Bob Knobel
Bob Knobel <Knobelones>
Swansboro, NC USA - Sunday, May 04, 2003 at 17:44:22 (EDT)

LOVED THE WEB SITE. BROUGHT BACK VERY MEMORABLE AND FUNNY MEMORIES. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERONE AT THE NEXT BENT WHEEL. I BOUGHT A NEW PAIR OF TASSLE SHOES FOR THE OCASSION.
KEVIN DALY <QTIP1457@MSN.COM>
WESTFIELD, N.J. USA - Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 08:48:57 (EDT)

LOVED THE WEB SITE. BROUGHT BACK VERY MEMORABLE AND FUNNY MEMORIES. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THR NEXT BENT WHEEL. I BOUGHT A NEW PAIR OF TASSLE SHOES FOR THE OCASSION. SEE YOU SOON.
KEVIN DALY <QTIP1457@MSN.COM>
WESTFIELD, N.J. USA - Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 08:41:29 (EDT)

Glad to see this web site. It is really great! Please add me to your current mailing list. Let me give you some back round info on myself. My Dad and I were both assigned to Harbor. Dad is 90 years old and lives at 4703-67 St. Woodside NY. He spends half the year in Florida. He is on your mailing list. I was assigned to the unit in 11/03/66 to 01/30/84...transfered to ESU/EMS (PD Ambulance)until I retired on 06/05/99. Harbor stays in your blood and I loved the command. I transferred out only because I needed week-ends off. My son was accepted into West Point and I didn't want to miss anymore important events in his life that happens to all of us working a patrol chart. Since retiring I moved two times and made efforts to keep the Club informed as to my residence but I guess I got lost in the suffle. I will be at the next Bent Wheel Affair...looking forward to seeing old friends and making new one's. My best to all my brothers. Sincerely, Bill Hasper
Bill Hasper <cookibil@optonline.net>
Moriches, NY USA - Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 21:26:00 (EDT)

Harbor Unit: need some help, received an e-mail from John Koeluh, would like to reply but there was no e-mail add. could you please forward this message to him. thanks Jim Dunn
Jim Dunn <jdunn3@adelphia.net>
Port St. Lucie, Fl USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 19:59:51 (EDT)

Just read the mar. newsletter,names like John Hansen, Bob Conroy, John Ski and Lou Leuci brought back many fond memories,please send my regards to these and the rest of the fellows I had the pleasure to work with. Thanks
Jim Dunn <jdunn3@adelphia.net>
Port St. Lucie, Fl. USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 16:28:02 (EDT)

A BEAUTIFUL WEB-SITE. BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF GREAT BROTHERS & SISTERS. GOOD LUCK, VINCENT MATTERA, HARBOR "C" ret.1990
Vincent G. Mattera <WB2AAP@JUNO.COM>
BROOKLYN, NY USA - Sunday, April 20, 2003 at 12:43:19 (EDT)

Enjoyed visitin the site.
Joe Wolf <djwolf@attglobal.net>
Charlotte, NC USA - Sunday, April 20, 2003 at 11:17:38 (EDT)

great job!enjoyed te pics and site.keep up the good work.it would be great to have a way to contact members and former members of harbor.hope you guys still get H.U.R.N.s bestregards jp
jim picco <reelhooker918@aol.com>
bkln., ny USA - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 09:31:36 (EDT)

On line looks great!!!
Walt Pfeifer <Pfeifer2001@Juno.com>
Valrico, Fl USA - Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 19:13:12 (EDT)

Enjoyed the site very much. Great photos which brought back many memories. Vividly remember the "Parade of Police Launches" for the 1978 Harbor Festival. Harry Wasiluk was the C.O. at the time. There should be some photos of the Harbor Unit being presented with a sterling silver momento for their work during the Harbor Festival. Presentation was made in the P.C.'s (McGuire) Office. Incidently, the 3rd man in the photo of Mayor Lindsey and Sgt. Smith is Det. Ernie Latty, a real gentleman. I had the good fortune to work with him around 1975-1977.
Bill Bowler <billbowler@optonline.net>
Ridge, NY USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 22:01:46 (EDT)

Great memories. You did a great job
Tom Hickson <harborcharlie@ hot mail.com>
Durham, nc USA - Monday, April 14, 2003 at 17:33:18 (EDT)

Just browsing and checking out photos taken; nice page.
Bob Hare <rhare@actny.uscg.mil>
Staten Island, New York USA - Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 19:37:28 (EDT)

Photo gallery brought back many pleasent memories, ret.in 1981, still miss the boats and the great people I worked with.
Jim Dunn <jdunn3@adelphia,net>
Port St. Lucie, fl. USA - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 19:51:55 (EDT)

Super site. It's always great to hear from the old timers. The Harbor Unit was a great place to work.
Bill Luckey <Harborcop@aol.com>
Sag Harbor, NY USA - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 17:07:44 (EDT)

Great Job!
Bob Decock <rdecock@twcny.rr.com>
Cazenovia, NY 13035 - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 12:57:26 (EDT)

The web site is terrific! My Dad, Jack Krohn, served in Harbor for many years as a Patrolman (50's and 60's I believe), and then returned as a Sgt. in the early 70's. He remained there until retirement in 1981.
Doris Krohn Harrington <raydoris@citlink.net>
Staatsburg, NY USA - Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 21:05:44 (EST)

Great site. I am proud of the 7 + years I served with the NYPD, before rolling over to the Suffolk County PD. I especially enjoyed my final year 1993-1994 when I worked at Harbor George. The professionalism and the knowlege displayed by the men and women of the Harbor unit is second to none. I consider it an honor to to have worked with some of the HU legends such as Billy Church Sr, Kenny Hansen Sr. among other extraodinary pilots in the unit.I have been with the SCPD Marine Bureau for over 6 years now , and run the Marine kilo boat. (38' Thomas marine aluminum hull with twin 3116 Cat diesels ) Murf. I know you will appreciate my inclusion of the spec's ! Feel free to look me up if ever out in Suffolk County or drop me an e-mail. Good luck with new launch 35 ( I would love to see the spec's on her, and how she goes with the 4 bladed wheels) I hope to see you guys at the BWC club affair in May. Until then God Bless, and stay safe. Charlie
Charlie Abbene <cabbene@aol.com>
Shirley, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 10:20:02 (EST)

Great Job, Keep up the good work.I miss the HURNs.
Paul C. Mattsson <Cheekie9@aol.com>
New York , NY USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 18:31:06 (EST)

Bill, This sight just keeps getting better.Thanks for the photos of L35. You are truely comitted to to getting the news out. Thanks for putting LRS photos in.After all , all the launches come here sooner or later. best always Mike Murphy
Michael W. Murphy <lrssgt@ aol>
Cortlandt Manor, NY USA - Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 10:56:19 (EST)

Hi from the Netherlands, Feel free to visit my site. It is all about patch-collection in relation to NYC. Over 700 items are in my collection and a lot of them are already on the website to be viewed. Did enjoy this site a lot so keep on the good work. Stay safe, Erik & K9 Astra www.patchdepartment.com
Sgt Erik Boerboom <info@patchdepartment.com>
Almere, The Netherlands - Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 05:08:37 (EST)

This is PO Murphy, Vessel Theft, not the world renowned mechanic, Great Job, Keep up the good work!
Mike Murphy <MMurf718@aol.com>
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 21:52:24 (EST)

Glad to find the web site, remembering thoes days back on launch 9 on staten island, and launch 5 at 52nd st. keep the site going.
george westre <trolls572002@yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 10:19:26 (EST)

Harbor Unit 1988 to present and BENT WHEEL CLUB President. Bill Thank You for making this site possible.
Gerard (Jerry) Pacella <jp4wide@aol.com>
Massapequa, NY USA - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 18:14:06 (EST)

What a great web site. My dad, patrolman Bob Conory retired from harbor in 1981. He loved his detail and the job and I don't think he has missed a Bent Wheel since his retirement. The photo array is great!
Kelly Anne Cronin <kacronin@aol.com>
Lindenhurst, Ny USA - Friday, February 28, 2003 at 20:37:28 (EST)

I remember my own days in Harbor Unit along with my father Jim Sr., Howie Smith, Jerry Porteus, Jim Thompson, Fred Cribben and many othere from the Heart Island base (Launch 13). My beginnings in Harbor ussured out the days of the wooden launches and Hall Scott Pertol engines. Wow I'm getting old. I still miss the comoradery of the Harbor Unit
Jim Ross Jr. <JrossSun@aol.com>
New Rochelle, NY USA - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 18:22:50 (EST)

This great site just keeps getting better. Nice work. BD
Bob Daraio <daraio@lycos.com>
Ossining, N Y USA - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 15:12:45 (EST)

Bill, this is great! Best of luck and keep up the fine work.
lynn valenti <lynnvalenti@earthlink.net>
new rochelle, ny USA - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 10:35:33 (EST)

Is there anyway to find some history on George Rogers NYPD harbor unit, deceased? I knew him for several years after he retired from the NYPD
Bob Cerullo <bobcerullo@aol.com>
Neponsit, NY USA - Saturday, February 22, 2003 at 14:57:14 (EST)

Harbor unit 1952- 1979
John Hamma <Electlite@AOL.COm>
Hicksville, N.Y. USA - Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 22:39:14 (EST)

Well done.Looking forward to more.
Stephen Wall <wallfamily1@comcast.net>
Sarasota , Fl USA - Saturday, February 08, 2003 at 22:27:27 (EST)

917 796 9631
jim chambersny
USA - Friday, February 07, 2003 at 11:40:16 (EST)

Site is looking good!
Tom Lindsey (P.O. Retired) <tootalltjl@hotmail.com>
Inlet, NY USA - Wednesday, February 05, 2003 at 15:51:02 (EST)

Recently found this site and passed it to the retirees I keep in touch. Hope to find other past shipmates. Keep up the good work! "There IS life after Harbor"
John Kozeluh (Koz) <mcpo_koz@hotmail.com>
Port St Lucie, FL USA - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 13:34:02 (EST)

Just logging in. . . first time I saw this site. . . .
CAROL GRACE-WALKER <LONEAGLE@PRODIGY.NET>
ST PETE BEACH, FL USA - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 10:17:18 (EST)

Launch 8 is also alive and well. Nice shots and info. Presently laying out the galley and birthing areas on Launch 8, I am not concerned about outward appearences yet so when the interior is finished then the color scheme similar to a Mike Boat will prevail.
Rich Susko <wally8@erols.com>
College Point, NY USA - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 09:13:15 (EST)

I visited this site to check out what i could. It was very informative and i enjoyed it very much. I think the idea for this site was a good one. i hope to see the harbor soon as i plan to start working in the New York Harbor. I feel safer already knowing you will be there. Thank You
patrick terrebonne <captainterrebonne@yahoo.com>
cut off, LA USA - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 21:15:31 (EST)

Looking good so far, but fer chrissakes Bill, don't you have a spellchecking program? The History link is riddled with typos, buddy. Best BH
Bill Hughes <whughes@thejournalnews.com>
Yonkers, NY USA - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 22:00:49 (EST)

Hi, Bill How are you? I was sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He was a great guy. I used to go up to Stormville with my Dad and to the BEach Club. I am Rick's sister and he told me to check this out. Great site hope all is well. All the best for 2003. Marylyn
Marylyn Porteus-Callow <macy37@aol.com>
Pound Ridge, NY USA - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 21:59:38 (EST)

Created this site in December 2002
Bill Smith <bs@BSartist.com>
Crugers, NY USA - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 15:41:31 (EST)

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