I remember two Navymen, one was Dale Leazer and the other one was Roger Pearson. s.parentNode.insertBefore(p, s); I have fond memories too of the loch. He wrote back, stating: The present time, with the Vietnam controversy heightened by the current Vietcong offensive and a consequent increase in criticism in Britain of American policies, hardly seems propitious for advising the Queen Mother to make a gesture of this kind. Jon Elkins, hi anon, I am trying to trace an American couple based there in 1969, they provisionally adopted 2 girls from Glasgow social works dept in 71 and promptly took them to America.would you know of any of the americans were doing this. And if you missed the last shuttle you're deep doodoo as you had to sleep in the shed where the MP stood guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Regina's name to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75321. . The Next Reunion Will Be Held 12 May 2011 In Norfolk, VA Web Site Information :. I served on the USS Hunley AS-31 in 1985 and 1986. The people, the scenery were beautiful. The Holy Loch American Veterans Association collected 300 towards the work, which was presented to the Sandbank Community Development Trust, to be used as part-payment of the 500 restoration cost associated with the lamp mounted on the stone pillar west of the main monument. London was a favorite city of mine. I am taking this opportunity of writing to you before we make any approach to the Palace.. Hi Paul,I was stationed with you in Holy Loch. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism across the U.S. through diverse programs and member benefits. The base, called "Site One," consisted of the USS. I missed being young. She has since married from someone on the tender but I stayed friends with her parents all the way into the early 90's. Please have a look at our facebook page and submit the request to join. This book reveals the history of the U.S. Navy's presence for 31 years, from 1961 to 1992, at a location in the Scottish Highlands during the Cold War, and the resulting interaction between the Scottish and American men and women. The area was just absolutely stunning and the friends we were there with just absolutely loved it. I had relatives in Paisley and was able to get 4 days leave to be with them. I'd like to take my wife on that kind of cruise and show her Scotland and the rest of the British Isles. Holy Loch, Scotland More like this Navy Day Us Navy Spiritual Warfare Prayers Amphibious Vehicle Ship Craft Sumter Military Humor Bigger Boat Navy Veteran USS Sumter (LST-1181) was the third ship of the twenty ship Newport-class tank landing ship, which replaced the traditional bow door design LST. The . Based on the visitors' opinions, waiters offer delicious beer, gin or whiskey. p.src = '//rum-static.pingdom.net/prum.min.js'; I too was there in 1978 on board the USS Holland (AS-32). And yes, I too always say I'm going back. Following an approach to the British government, requesting permission to establish a refit site in the United Kingdom for Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines, an agreement was negotiated which permitted the US to use the Holy Loch, on the Firth of Clyde, for the anchorage of a submarine tender, a large dry dock, and other supporting craft. Loved the photos and it brought back memories!My wife and I are both retired now for the second time at 56 and 57 and we really want to go to Dunoon and have a look around.I was on the Simon Lake and went to the Holland back in 1980 TAD for 4 months. Charlie, I'd like to visit Dunoon again and bring my wife (but it would have to be in summer! I was. In 1992, the base was deemed unnecessary following the demise of the Soviet Union and withdrawn. I also enjoyed visiting the Scottish pubs. Scotland. I then rented a flat in Glasgow, where I too took the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon and the navy base. assembled in six months. Great read. The station was demolished in 1840. Sandbank was more of an area, Dunoon was the closest town. In January 2014, declassified state documents opened and placed in the National Archives at Kew, revealed that the MoD had supported proposals which could have seen a royal visit take place at the American base: THE Queen Mother was banned from visiting an American nuclear base in Scotland, newly released files have revealed. Stopped in Holy Loch for resupply on USS Thomas J Gary DER-326 summer of 1970. served on board the Canopus AS34 from 73 to 75spent most of my entire duration taking care of the small boats and left my final duty as duty boat electrician IC3 Bishopif you went over to the beach via small boat, then you definitely passed by me. for the memory's peace and respect to you, Steven,Sadly, I don't recall the name of the third chief I briefly served under in late 1975. AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation's most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. Five days This marked the beginning over 30 years of almost continuous service on the waters of the Clyde, during which the Los Alamos completed over 2,800 submarine docking operations. I have been trying to track him down for some years, if anyone can help I would be very grateful, my name is jeannie. Scotland-England gave us an appreciation for (1)its national health care system, (2)their sport of soccer - I became a ref for 10 years starting in 1995, (3)the Britsh TV program, "till death do us part," that became "all in the family" for the USA,(4)their foods = fish & chips wrapped in a newspaper, lamb, and bananna fritters. Glenn was a USSVI National Member (2013), a USSVI Charleston Base Member (2013) and a Holland Club Member. Anselmo has passed on, but the fish and chips are still SO good! . google_ad_width = 120; W e a r e M a r i n e R a i d e r s We are Marines first, and our MAGTF mindset, as well as our experience and training as expeditionary warfighters, sets us apart from all other special operations forces. In 1961, Dunoon found itself suddenly transformed from a slightly rundown seaside resort to a garrison town. Oliver North's Vietnam War lesson on the 35th anni My Crime Beat Column: Conspirata - Crime, Conspira Site One: A Look Back At The American Nuclear Subm Make Friends With Eddie Coyle By Reading George V. New Low for Mob: Former Goodfella Henry Hill Not S My On Crime & Security Column: Take Steps to Preve An Intimate Memoir Revealed On Mark Twain's Centenary. News and commentary on organized crime, street crime, white collar crime, cyber crime, sex crime, crime fiction, crime prevention, espionage and terrorism. Did four refits on boats out of Comsubron 14. All repair parts had to be air lifted in since sub tenders don't carry destroyer parts. Comments. I enjoyed weekend nights in the hotel's bar. The plot was largely based on the Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980, in which the SAS stormed the building to rescue the hostages being held there. He was a guy I liked a lot. Since GST was granted SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) status on 27th June 2019, the board of trustees and project coordinator have worked hard to fulfil their role within the community. Nominations were considered by a panel of industry executives, Seatrade Insider's global editorial team, cruise consultants, analysts and association experts from around the world. Leslie,No, I don't know the people mentioned above. July '03, and Sept. '05. I saw the biggest snow flakes in my life there as big as half dollars, milk delivered with thick cream on top and the coal delivery guy was 5' at best but carried two giant bags of coal for us to heat with! Thanks for all you did. The base, called "Site One," consisted of the USS Canopus, a 644 foot long ship called a submarine tender, a floating dry dock that could accommodate submarines, and a large barge with a super crane. The potentially catastrophic crash occurred in november 1974 when the ssbn james madison, armed with 16 poseidon nuclear missiles, was heading out of the us naval base at holy loch, 30 miles north. I served aboard the Saugus 1966-67. We arrived in '62 and lived in a lovely house on Cromlech Road called Benthead. I do recognize your picture. So i'm heading to Dunoon for a pint and fish & chips! I loved my time in Scotland, aboard the USS Holland, 1975-1977. I re-visited Holy Loch in 1992, it was sad to see the base removed.Best Regards,David (Pod) Podurgiel EN3, David,Glad to hear from you. Rumours circulated that the Depot Ship had to be moved because she was moored on top of a mountain of discarded beer cans! Beautiful pictures, I was in the Marine Detachment onboard the Hunley from 1985-June 1987 when we were relieved by the Simon Lake. I know im clutching at straws, but I know my sisters are looking for me, we just keep missing each other.If anyone knows of any americans doing this please can u help me. My sister and I went to the "old grammar school" and we lived in a cottage on the corner of Clyde Street and the Alexandra Parade, on the grounds of the Dunmore Hotel. Does that sound like Holmes?Thanks for writing.Paul, thanks for getting back to me Paul. Natick 760 is now in Boston Naval Shipyard. Support Activity. Lot of good memories about Danoon and Glasgow was a plank owner on Hunley left as an EM 2, Al,Thanks for writing and thanks for your service.Paul, Mike, I think I served with you on the Natick. Paul, great article. I also lived on shore in a house that me and two other ship mates rented for $100 a month. of that is that on 2 April 1987 the 2500th Ballistic Missile Deterrent Patrol USS George C. Marshall (SSBN-654), a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for General of the Army George C. Marshall (1880-1959), who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949 and as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1950 to 1951. Unless we have a merchant marine, our navy if called upon for offensive or defensive work is going to be most defective.William Howard Taft (18571930), February 1964, completed the first "off center" docking of a Polaris submarine. I was there when Proteus came in to the Loch. Hi I married a sailor off the Natick in may 1967.Went to live in Detroit with my husband in 1970 We both returned back to Scotland in 1980 and still live in Glasgow We have been married 44yrs. I remember when we had liberty we would go to officers club which was right opposite the Pierre that took us to the ship. Leslie Williams, sisterinlaw of John P. Shannon USN. Holy Loch was by far the best duty in my short career (4 years). )Thanks for checking in.Paul. Holy Loch Inn. I only wished I hadn't Complained all the time and had been a better cook. Site One Holy Loch Scotland Association Created by William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) (See other events) May 12, 2011 at 2:00am to May 15, 2011 at . Proteus, arrived on station march 3, 1961.) At this time, my friend Richard and myself decided to form an association so we established the Holy Loch American Veterans Association (HLAVA). Made two patrols on 598 boat in 66-67. I was on the Holland 76-77 and loved it. Paul. I miss my shipmates & friends at Site One, Dunoon, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. From 1991 to 2005 he was a producer and on-air host of "Inside Government," a public affairs interview radio program that aired Sundays on WPEN AM and WMGK FM in the Philadelphia area. I was not a member of ship's crew but was on there with my band of Spooks. On the USS canopus was in 2nd division took the canopus back to Charleston enjoyed. March 30, 2015, our shipmate and friend, Glenn Francis Fleming, departed on Eternal Patrol in Charleston SC. It was my first duty station. HOME. Although there do not appear to be any other instances of Lazaretto being used in the UK, the name can be found on a number of similar locations around the world. Commenting has been disabled thanks to the attention of scum known as spam commenters, Page last modified on Wednesday, 08 March 2017, at 12:20. TheScottish winters are cold and rainy, butScotland isquite beautiful in the summer. You can read Paul Davis' crime columns, crime fiction, book reviews and news and feature articles on this website. I was born in Greennnock August 18th 1962. This comment has been removed by the author. the first SSBN Squadron in the U.K. Studies were made of all the suitable places Enjoy the area and the people. The Hunley was tender at this time. I was the cook on board. Depot Ships, USS Hunley, Floating Dock, and Polaris Submarines photographed in 1965. I will never forget the kindness that he and his family showed me in my time of need. The forthcoming expansion in the number of people based at Faslane and Coulport, as HM Naval Base Clyde becomes home to the Navy's entire submarine fleet, is expected to see millions of pounds of investment in Helensburgh and its surrounding communities. I nicked named Scotland land of the liquid sunshine. Dennis, We were there at the same time. My friend's flat was next to the news agent and the butcher shop, I recall, but I suppose many things have changed - even there. The helping hand that AMVETS extends takes many forms: The families and supporters that stand behind our AMVETS members play a vital role in the growth and preservation of our organization. While many stayed in rented family. At Sandbank, the Robertson's Yard built famous wooden 12- and 15 . (5.3 km) #22LaudervaleUnclassifiedUpdated: 2018-10-01Laudervale was a Victorian sandstone mansion near Dunoon, Scotland most notable for being the home of Sir Harry Lauder. Loved being there. '+e$$5.message)}catch(e$$6){}}; I was a civilian who work TDY and did ERP trips to Scotland from 1980 to when they left. All personnel lived ashore, residing in rooms or homes rented from members of the local community. In order to retain her status as a seagoing ship, she is said to have gone to sea for a couple of days a year, which entitled her crew to purchase duty-free cigarettes. In 1982, Naval Support Activity (NAVSUPPACT), Forward Base, Holy Loch, Scotland became its own command. Kilmun Parish Church and. He is also a regular contributor to Counterterrorism magazine and writes their online 'Threatcon' column. Lazaretto Point lies on the southwest shore of the Holy Loch, and lies between Ardnadam to the west, and Sandbank to the east. This web site and its pages are licensed for personal, private, or non-commercial use only. You may add a comment or offer further details which may be included in the page above. For one of those days I joined a one day tour of the Scottish Highlandslovely. Tim,Thanks for writing.Why Sterling? She taught in the Dunoon schools for 18 months. SITE ONE HOLY LOCH,SCOTLAND Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us The body of water was so named because sometime in the Middle Ages, a merchantman carrying a cargo of sand from the Holy Land sank in its cold, dark waters. Dennis Shepard shepardchief49@gmail.com. And in education, a 'service pupil adviser' has started work with Argyll and Bute Council, funded by the MoD's education support fund, to provide advice for children of forces personnel in the area. The USS Proteus arrived in 1961, to howls of protest from the CND movement. Your photos are great and thanks again for your post.D. I'd love to go back for a visit.Thanks for writing.Paul. I served on the drydock from 1966-1969. Great memories! In autumn 1959, the US Government had to provide forward servicing facilities for the first SSBN squadron to be based in the UK, and studies were carried out to determine the most suitable location for such a refit facility, leading to the final selection of the Holy Loch in July 1960. FAQs | FIND A POST | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY Copyright AMVETS National Headquarters. It is pledged to foster true American patriotism, provide social and fraternal activities for all members, encourage allegiance to the United States and to its flag, and to perpetuate the traditions and history of the Americal Division of the United . Tighnabruaich is a name that brings back fond memories, as a shipmate of mine rented a flat there in 1974 and I lived with him for a few months until his wife came over from the states. 05-11-06, 10:32 PM #2 mzook Blue Dog, I'll have to check out "Launch Code. In March 1992, the last US Navy ship, the submarine tender USS Simon Lake, sailed out of the Holy Loch, ending thirty one years of American presence in the area. ['mark', 'firstbyte', (new Date()).getTime()]]; The Holy Loch name is believed to date from the . Submarine Squadron 14, headquartered aboard the serving submarine tender, arrived in the Holy Loch on 3 March 1961, Nice article Paul, I was on the USS Natick 1969-1971 and saw both the Simon Lake and Canopus exchange duty stations. Needless to say, I loved it there. Post Meeting: Contact Post Commander for date/time/location. I remember the USS Skipjack coming in and also Canadian and Australian boats also .As we who were fortunate know Scotland is a beautiful country,and is on my bucket list to return !! I went to the primary school in Hillfoot st. To make maximum usage of its submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) deterrent force, American military had determined that it required an overseas base for refit and crew turnover. Garelochhead Station Trust provides information, support, training and social opportunities for veterans and their families, of all ages. In the autumn of 1959 the US I went to the local primary and secondary school with many Americans and I have always felt a connection No matter where you go in the world theres always someone with a Dunoon story or memory. Its uncanny. Thanx for sharing, I was a US kid from 1986-1990 there. Am wanting to return and live there again. There are quite a few of us that remained here and in 2002 we formed the Holy Loch American Veterans Association. Thanks, Charlie Witherow, OMC USN(Ret) Chairman "HLAVA", Dunoon, Scotland. Great times. Speaking to my old Navy pal brought back some good memories. Further information will be posted here shortly, including hotel reservation information and how to register for the reunion. Thanks for writing. Site One - the Holy Loch was a significant, if somewhat discreet Cold War location. I didn't know the man. Always wanted to go back to visit to see who was still living there. I am trying to find old friends, shipmates that he was with so I can invite them to a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for he and .my sister, Janet Williams Shannon. In the early 1960s my husband was assigned to the USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN 618). I traveled all over Scotland, the United Kingdom and Europe during those years. That is such a killer View. Veteran students may be eligible for many different benefits and sometimes the decision to apply specific benefits may be irrevocable. google_ad_height = 60; google_alternate_color = 'FFFFFF'; Now live in Missoula, Montana (Scotland in Western Montana).Jesse Tropical Missoula, MontanaScotland in Western Montana. The name Lazaretto is probably derived from the parable of Lazarus, the sore-covered leper who became the patron saint of leprosy, being a combination of his name and Santa Maria di Nazareth, the church on the Venetian island where the first quarantine station was opened. GOOD TIME. I arrived on the USS Canopus in 1973 then went to the USS Holland and finally to the USS Hunley from where I retired in 1987. HOLY LOCH PORT Ailson Downs Rankin's Brae, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8FE Tel: 01369 700810 Mobile: 07843 241320 Fax: 01369 704749 e: info@holylochport.co.uk 202.465.3296. You have done a very good thing in creating this site and im glad to have found it.it really made my day. However, the UKs most senior diplomat cancelled the proposed tour amid fears that it could lead to the Queen Mother being targeted by anti-Vietnam war protesters. Paul,My dad, Paul Hord, served on the USS Proteus, in the Holy Loch from about Aug. 1962 through June 1963. My oldest son was born there. From 1961--1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. Government presented the problem of providing forward servicing facilities for : You can click on some of the above photos to enlarge., Paul Davis is a writer who covers crime. THE SHIP USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33) SUBMARINE TENDER Builder: U.S. Are you contact with AJ? I was there from January 1974 to December 1975. I just got back from a 2 week UK tour and part of the trip included a journey back to Dunoon/Holy Loch and after 30+ years, it has not changed much, but my perspective about the place certainly has. The Association wants to remember one of the most loyal members and his wife. Paul, I served there on Hunley from when she first arrived and left her in late 63 for separation. Americans became active participants in many community related events. In 1992, the base was dee. During the Cold War the U.S. Navy base at Holy Loch was the headquarters of Submarine Squadron 14 (COMSUBRON 14). Our US presence here lasted over 31 years and we felt that there needs to be a place for folk to be able to visit. In Kilmun the 19th century church stands on a site where earlier ones are believed to date to the 6th or 7th Century. google_ad_format = '120x600_as'; Thanks for writing.Paul, Myself and a couple other members of our Holy Loch American Veterans Association living here in Scotland are working with other organisations toward establishing a permanent American Heritage Centre here in the Dunoon area. they were based at the holy loch in 69 and went to America with the girls in 71. If you would like more information about the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. and the services we provide, please use the contact Form and Information below. (function() { - Helensburgh set to swell under wave of 1.3bn Navy expansion - Helensburgh Advertiser. He has interviewed police commissioners and chiefs, FBI, DEA, HSI and other federal special agents, prosecutors, public officials, WWII UDT frogmen, Navy SEALs, Army Delta operators, Israeli commandos, military intelligence officers, Scotland Yard detectives, CIA officers, former KGB officers, film and TV actors, writers and producers, journalists, novelists and true crime authors, gamblers, outlaw bikers, and Cosa Nostra organized crime bosses. Dot,I'm sorry to say that the Holy Loch submarine base, stationed in the middle of the loch, is gone. It was the home base of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 14, part of Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Good to hear from another old shipmate from Holy Loch. VA Benefits Help Medical Transportation Employment & Entrepreneurship Transition Services Find A DAV Location: WAYS TO GIVE About Moira & Holy Loch Pottery Moira Ferguson has taught and made pottery for over forty years. You can email me @ wezweeanne@gmail.com if you have any way to help me. UMAVA's Mission & Values, and Ongoing Projects. My Dad was stationed there from 1972 thru 1974. , p = document.createElement('script'); USS Hunley (AS-31) Holy Loch 1981 RM 2CEF437 - One of the Royal Navy's seven Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine moves through the water at the entrance to Holy Loch and Loch Long near Kilcreggan, in Argyll and Bute. We watched and waved off the very last ship to leave the holy loch for good it was an experience I am just looking to find out the name of the ship docked around that time of 1989 if you know please, hello Paul my name is Steven Hadley and I served on board the Saugus from 1977 to 79 and I loved it I had a great time. Michael Ridpath's new book "Launch Code" is about a nuclear sub based at the Holy Loch which almost started a nuclear war thanks to erroneous instructions being sent to it. Negotiations with the British Government began as early as March 1959 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower mentioned the need to British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan at a meeting at Camp David. We all should be proud of our duty there. As tensions eased over the years, and the Cold War eventually came to an end with the demise of the Soviet Union, the closure of the base became inevitable, with the announcement being made February 6, 1991. 177 Pins 1y A Collection by Andrew Similar ideas popular now Lake Floating Holland Navy Us Navy Submarines The Loch Deployment Over The Years Holland Lake The Nederlands The Netherlands Have been back several times & played St Andrews. Do you know if it is possible to tour the closed facility? I loved that place. google_ad_format = '120x60_as_rimg'; I remember the Woolworth store and a little tobacco shop with good candy jars. As a writer, he has attended police academy training, gone out on patrol with police officers, accompanied detectives as they worked cases, accompanied narcotics officers on drug raids, observed criminal court proceedings, visited jails and prisons, and covered street riots, mob wars and murder investigations. Enjoyed reading all of these articles,Im a local to Dunoon,I moved here two months after the USNavy left.All i here are these great stories about,how it was back then.Sounds amazing! I have heard many stories of his time in Holy Loch. Lazaretto Point was the site of a quarantine station, built in 1807 the station was installed to prevent the importation of disease along with the bales of cotton arriving by boat. I'd like to take my wife to Scotland and show her all of the places I lived and visited. Anonymous,You should be proud of your father.Please thank him for his service. Thanks for writing about him. We've also returned for personal visits in June '72, Dec '92, What was the appeal?I visited Sterling once and liked it. Dennis,Interesting. Thanks to Cathy and Anonymous for writing.Cathy, I too would like to get an old fashioned Scottish fish & chips. Their bank stood on what is now the Co-op car park. The Navy is the asylum for the perverse, the home of the unfortunate. The Holy Loch is located on the central western coast of Scotland. Anonymous,I'd like to go back to Scotland as well one day.Thanks for writing,Paul. We stand ready to provide a lifetime of support to veterans of all generations, their families and their survivors at no cost. The Russians knew we were their and feared our Submarine Force and those who supported it. We designed the ships logo. Between 1961 and 1982, the Naval Support Activity ashore was administered by US Naval Activities London. [CDATA[ Thanks for writing and letting us knowPaul, Hi Paul, great article. Latest Videos on Legion TV. And thank you for your service and for checking in.Paul. Holy Family University's School Certifying Official is: Jean Dixon. The entrance lies on the west coast of the Firth of Clyde, marked by Strone Point to the north, and Hunter's Quay to the south. Try good fish & chips, chicken and haggis. I was looking for photos to see if anything jogged a memory and stumbled across your post. Paul, Thanks for jogging some great memories. Edinburgh has a statue of an ancestor of mine, Sir Wm Pitt. His enthusiastic reception left him strongly of the opinion that we should seize every opportunity to show our appreciation of the massive United States effort in this part of the deterrent field. American Years Revisited will arrive soon! Crews being sent here were given a handbook containing such gems as "Do not take your guns with you, the Brits do not like guns and you will need a licence for them". Thanks! She was joined by HMS Alrhada, then by HMS Wolfe, both of which were old passenger ships used to provide additional accommodation. The Dry Dock, USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7), was towed to Scotland in '61, and I have wonderful memories of the people and the place and have been back once. Described by the Concise Oxford Dictionary as a word of Italian origin, lazaretto is defined as "a hospital (chiefly in foreign countries) for diseased poor, esp. During World War II the Holy Loch was used temporarily as a British submarine base. Many readers will be familiar with the American Nuclear Submarine Base that existed here for just over 30 years. I cant ask him because its a surprise party! Hope to return with my wife this summer to see my Dunoon "KIN" once again. Had the fortune of sneaking past a Navy Sentry in Norfolk after the Hunley was decommissioned, got on the ship with a flashlight and found the old Mardet berthing area. Thanks for the info and the link to the history of Holy Loch. 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