Bainbridge Island Minesweepers

The BRP Magat Salamat PS-20 was recommission on December 28, 2021, and was used as a temporary command post for the duration of the emergency relief operations in the Dinagat Islands which were severely devastated by Typhoon Odette. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Waiting for Philippine Navy contact on the ships status:
Reactivated BRP Magat Salamat PS20 /Gayety For HADR Duty
BRP Magat Salamat PS20/Gayety Videos

Dear Bainbridge Island Community....

Bainbridge Island has an Exciting American Heritage Historical Military Landmark History, especial during World War II.

Bainbridge Island was the Military Home to:

1). United State Navy Radio Station (NPC "S"),
2). US Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery Camp, (Battery B),
3) Winslow Marine Railway And Shipbuilding Company (Former Hall Brothers)

Bainbridge Islanders have an opportunity to bring home a piece of WWII Island History, where island residents came to aid of our Nation's Call To Duty, to build US Naval Minesweepers.

Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club/FWARC, in conjunction with National Naval Museum Ship Program, to bring home the USS GAYETY AM-239, which has serviced a gallant tour of duty and impressive 77 year of Naval Service History under the flag of 3 Nations:

1). US Navy,
2). South Vietnam Navy,
3). Philippine Navy.

Fwarc believe that it is time for the USS Gayety AM-239 to reunite with Bainbridge Island Community and become part of Bainbridge Island Heritage History, as a "Naval Museum Ship in Motion".

Becoming a proud part Bainbridge Island Naval Heritage Historical Tours, welcoming visitors from around the world, to tour Bainbridge Island Built ship and possibly experience a shake down cruse around Bainbridge Island Seaports Communities.

USS Gayety Am-239 will also be part of Fwarc Historical Amateur Radio Station to operate the Ship Radio Station to host Amateur radio operators from around the world.

Fwarc would like your opinions, suggestions, comments and most of all Feedback on Naval Museum Ship Program for Bainbridge Island.

If you would like to sponsor, support or engage in Fwarc Volunteer Program or join Fwarc Membership Board, please contact: 206-780-6885 or email; fwarc@usa.com

Respectfully,

Louis Charles Hoffmann Alloin, KI7AGD

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The Bainbridge Island Navy Memorial Ship USS Gayety AM-239 Project mission is to:

1). Honor Bainbridge Island Citizens Who Defended Democracy,
2). Recognize Bainbridge Island History,
3). Celebrate Bainbridge Island WarII Heritage,
4). Preserve Bainbridge Island Harbor Landmarks,
5). Preserve Bainbridge Island Maritime History,
6). Preserve American Heritage Leadership.

Bainbridge Island Community, proudly preserves the remembrance of the men and women who built, launched and honorably served in WWII to the present mission to Inform Bainbridge Islanders and Visitors about the memorial ship’s gallant tour of duty over 77 years, 3 nations and future as "Naval Reserve Museum Ship In Motion" in Puget Sound, Washington.

Bainbridge Island proudly becomes a member of the museum ship fraternity of to hosts Naval Museum Heritage and Historical Landmarks, welcoming visitors from around the world, to learn, study and tour Bainbridge Island Naval Ship Yard History, Historical Island Landmarks and experience the diversity of island community culture.

Join the Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club, to bring back home, island history of USS Gayety AM-239 to Eagle Harbor, Original Home Port.

Respectfully,

Louis Charles Hoffmann Alloin, KI7AGD
Phone 206-780-6885 email: fwarc@usa.com

1). Philippine Navy Public Affairs:   paoafp@gmail.com  Phone: 02-523-3438
   Fax: 2-524-5785   Mobile: 63-917-569-6840

2). Philippine Department Of Defense:   dndproperbac@dnd.gov.ph   PLDT: 02-524-2061x69
    632-8982-5600x5681

3). Socialist Republic of VietNam: Ministry of National Defence   info@mod.gov.vn
   Phone: 84-69.553215   Fax: 84-4.37334163

4). Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco:   atn@pcgsanfrancisco.org
    Phone: 415-433-6666   Fax: 415-421-2641

5). Naval Order Of The United States, Northwest CAPT, James McGinnis:    Contact Form

6). United States Naval Institute:    customer@usni.org   Phone: 410-268-6110 or 1-800-233-8764

7). Historic Naval Ship Association:    Contact Form

8). National Museum of the Navy:    david.a.barker16.civ@us.navy.mil   Phone: 202-685-0589

9). United States Navy: Naval Sea Systems Command/NAVBASE-Kitsap    Contacts
    pao.nbk.cnrnw@navy.mil  Phone: 360-627-4024

10). United States Maritime Administration: National Defense Reserve Fleet    Contacts
   Phone: 202-366-4000

11). United States Department of Transportation: Maritime Administration    Phone: 202-366-4000

12). United States Navy: Navy Inactive Ships Office (SEA 21I)    Phone: 202-781-0000

13). District Thirteen United State Coast Guard:    Staff Contact    Phone: 800-982-8813

14). Bainbridge Islaand Harbor Master:   Tami Allen tallen@bainbridgewa.gov
   Phone: 206-780-3733

15). Bainbridge Island Historic Museum:    merilee@baibridgehistory.org  Phone: 207-842-2773x4

16). Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club, Louis Alloin:    fwarc@usa.com  Phone: 206-780-6885

17). Vietnamese American Community of Seattle:   svcli@icloud.com vacsskcboard@gmail.com
   Phone: 206-290-6457

18). Bainbridge Island Filipino Community:   filamofbi@gmail.com  Phone 206-409-0524
   Pinky Madayag   Phone 206-842-5428

19). Seattle Filipino Community:   info@filcommsea.org  Phone: 206-722-9372

20). OfficeXpats: Bainbridge Business Connection, Dave Kragen:   kdk@kdkragen.com
    Phone: 206-780-2177

21). Bainbridge Island Visitor, Chris Mueller:   chris@visitbainbridgeisland.org

23). Washington State Legislator: Senator, Christine Rolfes    christine.rolfes@leg.wa.gov
   Phone: 360-786-7644

24). Washington State House of Represenatives: Representative, Drew Hansen
   Contact Form   Phone: 360-786-7842

25). Congressional 6th District: Congressman, Derek Kilmer    Contact Form
    Phone: 202-225-5916

26). Bainbridge Island Council Members:   council@bainbridgewa.gov    206-473-1864

27). Puget Sound Repeater Group, Jack Wolfe:   ki7rmu@psrg.org

28). Bainbridge Island Chamber, Mickey Molnaire:    mickey@bainbridgechamber.com
   Phone: 206-842-3700

29). Bainbridge Island Chamber, Stefan Goldby:   stefan@bainbridgechamber.com
    Phone: 206-842-3700

30). Washington State Department Of Transportation:   HQ   Department Contacts
    Phone: 360-705-7000/360-705-7438

31). WSDOT:Washington State Ferries:    Business   Planning
    Phone: 206-464-6400/ 888-808-7977

32). US Department of Transportation:    Maritime-Waterways   Administration Contacts
    Phone: 202-366-4000

33). Council of American Maritime Museums:    Sam Heed, President   Contact Form


34). National Museum of American History:    Contact Informaion   Contact Form


35). Bainbridge Island Planning Community Development:    Public Works
    Department Contacts   Phone: 206-780-3750   Fax: 206-780-0955

36). Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society:    collections@pugetmaritime.org
    admin@pugetmaritime.org   Phone: 206-812-5464

37). AM-239 Project Endorsement Signatures:    Historical Preservation Commission Endorsement


38). International Naval Research Organization    Publishers of Warship International