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Steve Lipke - 09/13/00 01:52:12 My Email:cardinel@hotmail.com Favorite Ship/Class: Iowa Class and Fletcher Class Comments: OutlawHELL - 09/10/00 13:05:26 My URL:http://members.aol.com/cigarsash/outlaw4.htm My Email:outlaw_hell@hotmail.com Location: New York City Favorite Ship/Class: USS Midway CVA-41 Good/Bad qualities about page: very nice Comments: decient web page Ian MIchel L. Datuin - 09/09/00 03:13:47 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/imldatuin_paradox/index.html My Email:darktemplar95@hotmail.com Location: Philippines Favorite Ship/Class: USS Missouri?Iowa class Good/Bad qualities about page: grahics/distortions Comments: I've looking for quite some time now for a complete list and even a single picture of any of the famous battleships used in WWII. When I browsed into your page, was I in for one helluva a time. Not only the graphics but also the history, armaments naval s ip designations, etc. were here but a plethora of information also. Kudos to your work. I really enjoyed it. john pauley - 09/05/00 22:54:21 My Email:jptaxi@juno.com Location: crescent city ca. Comments: PN1 James L. Abels, USN(Ret) - 08/28/00 01:31:46 My Email:raven@paulbunyan.net Location: Bemidji, MN. Favorite Ship/Class: U.S.S. MISSISSIPPI BB-41 Good/Bad qualities about page: Excellent. Thanks so much. Comments: I served on the U.S.S. Mississippi EAG-128. I went aboard in late 1955 and was transfered when she was decommissioned in 1956. I was assigned to the Executive Officer's Office as a Personnelman striker. I retired from the Navy in 1974. I think back so etimes of ole Chief Bos'n Black who retired when she did. He had served his entire Navy career on her. I really enjoyed this site. Have always been proud to have served aboard such a ship. They don't make them like that anymore! David Schuenke (Father is Raymond) - 08/27/00 19:32:53 My Email:schuenke@execpc.com Location: Milwaukee Favorite Ship/Class: New Mexico (The Queen) Comments: My father Raymond served on the New Mexico during WWII. Stan - 08/23/00 03:31:29 My Email:StansDesk@juno.com Location: So Cal Favorite Ship/Class: Battleships Good/Bad qualities about page: I like what you've done; it's different. Comments: The one thing Z really like that I have not seen elsewhere is the silhouettes. It provides a vital addition when comparing the photographs of the different BB's. From what I have seen, it seems everyone has a personal favorite when it comes to ships wit in a class. Mine is the U.S.S. California in her final upgrade near the end of W.W. II. Shorter and more compact than her newer ships, tight and very lethal looking. dutch - 08/21/00 18:17:40 My Email:dutch-donna@email.msn.com Location: florida Favorite Ship/Class: bb Good/Bad qualities about page: just not enough Comments: a page as to where existing bb's are located would be nice, like alabama, north carolina, missouri etc. Ive been to several of them, and they never fail to impress me. bb's are the epitomy of naval warfare, the carriers may be bigger, but the big guns can't be beat. i did not think the battlecruisers saw any service, i always beleived the hulls were turned into carriers,or maybe it was a bunch of cruisers, cant remember. good shows and fun to visit , dutch FRANK JONES - 08/21/00 02:35:38 My Email:AMBASSADOR@DIALACCESS.COM Location: HOUSTON TEXAS Favorite Ship/Class: NEW MEXICO Good/Bad qualities about page: VERY WELL LAYED OUT EASY ACCESS Comments: TO HELP YOU FINISH OUT THE ALASKA CLASS BATTLECRUSIERS:THEY WERE AUTHORIZED JULY 1940 6 SHIPS TOTAL INCLUDING GUAM CB2, HAWAII CB3, PHILLIPINES CB4, PUERTO RICO CB5 & SAMOA CB6. ONLY FIRST TWO WERE FINISHED. ALSO FULL LOAD DISPLACEMENT WAS 34,000 TONS AND MAXIMUM DRAFT WAS 32 FT. SOURCE- AMERICAN CRUISERS OF WORLD WAR 2. SINCERLY FRANK JONES THE PAGE IS GREAT!!! Doug Howard - 08/21/00 00:52:59 My Email:dough@ctr.net Location: Shoreline WA Favorite Ship/Class: Iowa Comments: Paul D. Mikac - 08/20/00 22:23:01 My Email:mikac484@webtv.net Location: Hamburg, N.Y. Favorite Ship/Class: Battleship/Aircraft carrier Comments: Send me any information on battleships or carriers that is readily available. I am fascinated at the size and complexity of these vessels. - 08/20/00 22:18:48 Comments: Joyce - 08/20/00 22:00:49 My Email:chilip@jps.net Location: California Favorite Ship/Class: Sarasoga Comments: I would like any information on the ship Sarasoga. My father and one other person were the only ones that lived in the sinking of this ship. David Morgan - 08/19/00 08:37:55 My Email:davididit@aol.com Favorite Ship/Class: USS TEXAS! Good/Bad qualities about page: great pics! Comments: thank you for such a valuabel reference site! the pictures of the ships are superb!thank you again for a great site! sincerly, david morg pat batchelor - 08/18/00 04:53:13 My Email:pbswrbatch@juno.com Good/Bad qualities about page: good site Comments: I think my father served on the USS New Mexico in 1945 andwas aboard during the kamikazee attack noted n the account relate in this site. How could I learn more about this incident, the history of the USS new Mexico and those who served aboard this ship? Your reply is appreciated. Scott Stewart - 08/17/00 04:42:33 My Email:STEWARTFSU Location: Tampa, FL Favorite Ship/Class: USS Arkansas Comments: My father was on the battleship USS Arkansas from 1941 - 1945. He had very interesting stories of his service on the ship and its participation in the battles of D-Day, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Near the conclusion of the war, he was transfered to a Marine nit as a medic and was training for the invasion of Japan. He later landed with occupation forces in Nagasaki, Japan approximately 2 weeks after the atomic bomb and described the horrors of this great weapon. Your web site is terrific as I can now pass the details of this ship (and its photos) to my children as a rememberance of their grandfather's service to his country in time of war (and peace). Timothy D Brackett - 08/14/00 21:42:29 My Email:BrackettTimbo42@aol.com Location: Missouri Favorite Ship/Class: USS Mississippi Good/Bad qualities about page: Nice concise history of ships. Poor photo quality. Comments: - 08/13/00 22:52:30 Comments: David L. Walker - 08/05/00 16:05:42 My Email:dlw4walker@cs.com Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Comments: My Dad (now age 89) served aboard the U.S.S. Maryland during WWII in the South Pacific. He has a few black and white combat and non-combat photos. Thanks for your work making this a great source of "BB" info. tom vioolette - 08/05/00 03:34:24 Location: dc Favorite Ship/Class: iwa Comments: Richard Ferguson - 08/03/00 18:26:17 My Email:fergusonr@sybercom.net Location: Virginia Beach Favorite Ship/Class: Iowa Class Good/Bad qualities about page: letya know! Comments: I am a BB-62 Veteran. 1984-1988. I have many photos of gun shoots and underway operations. I'll see if I can add to my collection. Zhu Moqing - 08/01/00 11:33:55 My URL:http://destroyers.yeah.net/ My Email:cdzyp50@online.sh.cn Location: Shanghai,China Favorite Ship/Class: Cleveland class light cruiser Good/Bad qualities about page: Good Comments: So nice the pages are!I enjoy every minutes on them. Robert B. Sanders - 07/30/00 01:30:05 My Email:RSand86142@aol.com Favorite Ship/Class: All of them Good/Bad qualities about page: Great Web Site Comments: Served active duty with the Navy SeaBees, made a tour in DaNang. One of these blessed ships was on duty during my time their (1966-1967). Thanks for Great pictures and information about them. Barry D. Allender - 07/29/00 21:36:17 My Email:ballende@msn.com Location: Jacksonville, Florida Favorite Ship/Class: All Good/Bad qualities about page: Excellent Site Comments: Your site is excellent. Great photos and information... Janice Cox Proffitt - 07/28/00 16:57:57 My Email:JaniceCoxP@aol.com Location: Richmond, Missouri 64085 Favorite Ship/Class: SS Meriweather Lewis Good/Bad qualities about page: Wonderful/ I would like to fine more information on SS Meriweather Lewis Comments: This is a wonderful Web Site. However, I would like to know more about the SS Meriweather Lewis. My Uncle Alfred Cox sank with that ship. My Father, Carl Cox U.S. Army was KIA Feb. 1, 1945, Buried - Epinal American Military Cem, Epinal, France. I never knew my Father, or my Uncle. I was a month old when my Father died. I have my Father's and Uncle's medals. However, I can not find any basic information on the S.S. Meriweather Lewis. I am a Asc. Member of the Third Military Asc., Rhine & Danube, and The American War Orphans of W.W. II. I am the Director of the Ray County Public Library, (25) years. I would like to think my Father would have been proud of me. I would like to know what type of ship the Meriwether Lewis? When did it sink? How can I obtain a list of the Crew members? You have a Wonderful Web Page. I must share this information with others. Thank You! Janice Cox Proffitt at JaniceCoxP@aol.com or janicecoxproffit@ hotmail.com Jerry Rhodes - 07/26/00 02:12:03 My Email:jrhodes275@aol Location: Geneva IL. Comments: My father Fred C Neve proudly served on the USS Dallas as well as the USS Card could you please tell me if there is any information out there on the the ships? I thank you for your time and thank you for this site, may God bless you. Robert J. Cassidy - 07/24/00 05:01:27 My Email:Vtairdog21@aol.com Location: Vermont Favorite Ship/Class: Iowa Class Good/Bad qualities about page: Great page. Comments: Is it possible to have some information on ships like the Utah,Wyoming,Orgean,Craneship number one, and Illions which were battleships but weren't classified as such during World War Two? They started their lives as battleships and served thier country Robert J. Cassidy - 07/24/00 00:10:09 My Email:Vtairdog21@aol.com Location: Vermont Favorite Ship/Class: Iowa Class Good/Bad qualities about page: Is it possible to have some information posted on the ships like the IUtah Comments: FC2/SW LESTER C SCHAFFER - 07/23/00 11:21:10 My Email:gallogleigh@hotmail.com Location: SAN DIEGO Favorite Ship/Class: USS IOWA Good/Bad qualities about page: GREAT PICS OF GREAT SHIPS! Comments: I'm a Plankowner of the USS IOWA 1984, and was thrilled to find this site. Fare winds and following seas. Annette Mattace - 07/22/00 08:51:39 My Email:netnet67@hotmail.com Location: Elko Favorite Ship/Class: South Dakota Good/Bad qualities about page: Seemed great Comments: Is there a way for you to email this page to my grandfather? Could you contact me and let me know? mike mccolum - 07/21/00 00:00:23 Favorite Ship/Class: NEVADAS / TENNESSEES Comments: Col Tom Finn USAR - 07/20/00 20:26:34 My Email:finnt@polaroid.com Location: Wayland MA 01778 Favorite Ship/Class: IOWA Class Good/Bad qualities about page: Great page. Comments: Wayne Jackson - 07/18/00 19:58:02 My Email:rwjh2o@aol.com Location: Woodstock, GA Favorite Ship/Class: BB45, U.S.S. Colorado Comments: My father served on the Colorado during WWII. He recently (February 2000) passed away, and I am interested in what he experienced during his service. He served during Leyte Gulf, Okinawa, and subsequent action to Japan. - 07/18/00 05:33:16 Comments: Chris Cahoe - 07/15/00 06:40:38 My URL:http://www.geocities.com/ My Email:Duval001@cs.com Location: Louisville, Kentucky Favorite Ship/Class: USS New Jersey BB-62 Iowa Class Good/Bad qualities about page: Pictures were excellent Comments: I have been looking for a web site on battleships for a long time, and I have finally found one worth coming back to. I have just one question. When can I expext detailed accounts of action experienced by each ship in the war? (Namely: how did they earn t eir battle stars.) Frank Vetrano - 07/13/00 01:38:25 My Email:mongo12132@aol.com Location: Parma Ohio Favorite Ship/Class: Missouri BB63 Comments: Havn't spent much time at your site but I will. Mark Rinehart - 07/09/00 22:09:17 My Email:mrine@ccdi.net Location: LaFollette, TN Favorite Ship/Class: Battleships, Iowa Class Good/Bad qualities about page: Very happy to have found it. Comments: I have been fascinated by battleships ever since I visited USS Alabama in the mid 60's. As an elementary school kid in Alabama in the early 60's, I can remember a big fund drive to try and save the USS Alabama from the scrap heap. They were after nickles nd dimes, anything to raise the amount needed. I am so happy they were able to save the ship. Too many have been lost to scrap sales. I have visited BB-60 4-5 times over the years, the last time being last month. I am still awed by these ships. George Plesha - 07/09/00 17:06:56 My Email:diee94@aol.com Location: Norridge , Il Favorite Ship/Class: my ship USS West Virginia Good/Bad qualities about page: very good like living it all over again Comments: you made a 75 year old Navy vet very happy - 07/09/00 16:30:13 Comments: Marshall Styll - 07/08/00 21:10:42 My Email:mjstyll@aol.com Location: California Favorite Ship/Class: Uss New Mexico Comments: Last photo of New Mexico was taken in Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background, not operating off Okinawa. Jim Flynn - 07/06/00 19:17:02 My Email:jflynn@caseyind.com Location: Denver, CO Favorite Ship/Class: Battleship-New Mexico Class Comments: I have just finished writing my father's obituary. He proudly seved as a Gunner's Mate 1st class aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi from 1942-1945. He served his boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and he was discharged in 1946. He was very pr ud of his ship and his duty. Your site reminded me of the effort that my father's generation gave to save the world and allow peopple of my generation to become educated, prosperous and lead lives better than anyone else throughout the world. It also re inded me of the times when I was a young man, my father and I would go fishing in Canada and he would reminisce about his Navy days. I learned more from these informal talks than I ever did in a college classroom. Thanks. Capt. Frank G. Embree USNR Ret. - 07/06/00 17:57:49 My Email:frankembree@hawaii.rr.com Location: Honolulu Favorite Ship/Class: Essex class carriers. Good/Bad qualities about page: Great page, more..... Comments: Frank S. Virden - 07/05/00 23:25:14 My Email:vivahaus@gulftel.com Location: Gulf Shores AL Favorite Ship/Class: BB, DE (mid'n in BB-61, 1955) Good/Bad qualities about page: Interesting, but need to see more to comment. Comments: Mark Cousino - 07/03/00 15:48:14 My Email:sabath@buckeye-express.com Location: Toledo, Ohio Favorite Ship/Class: Dreadnaughts Good/Bad qualities about page: Great Comments: I went to Battleships on the web and it was a little disappointing. For fun I thought I'd look up Cruisers and I hit the jackpot! I learned a lot from your page. Thank you. Dean R. Larson - 07/03/00 12:09:44 My Email:drlarson@netnitco.net Location: Griffith, Indiana Favorite Ship/Class: Missouri Comments: thank you D.Wright - 07/03/00 02:54:40 Location: Roch, NY Favorite Ship/Class: "Big Mamie" U.S.S Massachusetts BB59 Good/Bad qualities about page: Real Nice site, keep up the good work Comments: was able to visit the BB59 in 84'. I was only 14, but still was excited when I saw it going across the bridge. Hoping to make it back real soon. friend of mine is "freakin" to see it. Unreal it was only in service for 5 years! James E. Vaughn - 07/01/00 22:56:48 My Email:jev1924@aol.com Location: Chicago area Favorite Ship/Class: Essex CV carriers Good/Bad qualities about page: excellant Comments: I think that you are doing a tremendous service to all of us that are interested in the U.S. Navy, both now and in the past. Vic Rupert - 07/01/00 22:07:39 My Email:vrupert3@military.com Location: Lower Alabama Favorite Ship/Class: USS Alabama (BB-60) Good/Bad qualities about page: Very Informative Comments: Good detailed stats on all ships. Love the photos. Dave Schaner - 07/01/00 05:11:00 My Email:HistoryBuff7@aol.com Location: Palm Desert, CA Favorite Ship/Class: So. Dakota, Indiana, Massachusetts, Alabama Good/Bad qualities about page: Just starting to view, will comment later Comments: Hoy L. Little - 06/25/00 03:13:45 My Email:hoy809@aol.com Location: Campbell, CA Favorite Ship/Class: USS West Virginia, BB48 Comments: I was in WWII aboard the USS West Virginia BB48 from 1944 through 1945 in the 8th Division. I was assigned to Quad 8, 40MM, anti-aircraft, first loader on Gun 4. I really enjoyed your site, thank you very much. I will continue to check back. Sincerely, Hoy L. Little Vickie Carroll - 06/25/00 02:41:46 My Email:queenvictoria2@mindspring.com Location: sherrills ford,north carolina Favorite Ship/Class: uss cinncinatti/cruiser Comments: My Father was on board the USS CINNCINATTI and I would love to be able to put him in touch with any of the crew that served 1940-42 . Please e-mail me at Queenvictoria2@mindspring.com. Thanks to anyone . James Rickert - 06/24/00 01:03:21 My Email:jar1250@juno.com Location: Redding, calif. Favorite Ship/Class: uss colorado Good/Bad qualities about page: good Comments: My Father was on the colorado from 1942 to Dec 1945.His name is Rollin G Rickert He was an electrions mate 2nd class. if somebody was abord at the same time i would like to hear from them. My E-Mail Address is jar1250@juno.com thank you jim rickert Henry Sherrill - 06/24/00 00:23:48 My Email:hsherrill@earthlink.net Location: Oak Harbor WA. Favorite Ship/Class: USS Texas & USS Alabama Comments: It's about time that someone took the time to psot our nations history for all to see. I consider myself lucky to have viewed this and other related sites. Respectfully Henry Sherrill Rick and Cheryl Peterson - 06/21/00 03:07:52 My Email:rickfamily@msn.com Location: High Springs, FL Favorite Ship/Class: U.S.S. Machias - cruiser or frigate? Comments: We signed the book upon entering, will let you know later. Rick and Cheryl Peterson - 06/21/00 03:04:47 My Email:rickfamily@msn.com Comments: reed - 06/16/00 23:38:57 My URL:http://camaroz4 My Email:juno Location: pa Favorite Ship/Class: all Good/Bad qualities about page: someofthe(best) Comments: more info Karen Campbell - 06/09/00 23:43:53 My Email:klc29@prodigy.net Favorite Ship/Class: Uss Pennsylvania Good/Bad qualities about page: Great Comments: My Father was on this battleship at pearl dec 7.1941 he was real excited to have all the history of his ship thanks for the valuable information. Karen Campbell Hank V. Kindell - 06/08/00 21:39:32 My Email:hkindell@msn.com Location: Spanish Fork,UT Favorite Ship/Class: USS New Jersey,USS South Dekota Good/Bad qualities about page: outstanding graphics! Comments: One of the best sites I've seen with outstanding graphics,hugh selection of pictures & info. I'm looking forward to seeing South Dakotas history added!Thank you for this naval historians dream site! Ken Dunwoody - 06/08/00 03:03:40 My Email:pdunwood@mindspring.com Location: Marietta GA Favorite Ship/Class: USS Nevada Good/Bad qualities about page: Great idea and great page. Comments: At the dedication of the new D-Day Memorial in New Orleans, I met a woman who is looking for information about her father, who was on the USS Rich DE695, which hit a mine off Utah Beach and sank. Her father survived, but he passed away in 1973. She is try ng to find anyone who knew her father or can tell her more about the ship. She doesn't have internet access so I told her I would try to find someone on this web site. Her father's name was Anthony Cabibi, and he went on to be a pharmacist. If anyone knew him, or has info on USS Rich survivors, I'd be happy to forward it to her. Her name is Rosemary Cabibi. Thanks. Lynn Sirrine - 06/07/00 17:35:56 My Email:lsirrine@centurytel.net Location: Oregon Favorite Ship/Class: U.S.S. North Carolina Comments: My father was on the North Carolina in WWII and I was looking for information on it for Father's Day. Your website so far is the only one I can find that even mentions the ship. After more exploring at your site, I hope to find more info. Anything you an do to point me in right direction would be appreciated. Thank you. z - 06/07/00 05:26:34 Comments:

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It is a great page! I'm interested in secound world war especialy the naval side of it. Your page includes a lot of information about us warships. I'll be back!!

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We watched the Wisconsin being towed up the Elizabeth river from the Norfolk Naval Station to the Norfolk Shipyard at Portsmouth, Va. today to her temporary home until December 7, 2000 at which time she will be moved to Norfolk to her permanent moorings. e will take good care of her. Jack

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I WENT ON THE MIGHTY MO WHEN SHE WAS IN BREMERTON,WA. IN 1981,I WAS 15 YEARS OLD.TEN YEARS LATER I WAS WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM TELLING MYSELF AND MY BUDDIES THAT I,M VERY GLAD WE HAVE A NAVY AND THE AWESOME FIRE POWER O THE BATTLESHIPS.MY GRANDFATHER NEVER SERVED BUT HE WAS FROM SOUTHERN MISSOURI AND HE ALWAYS WORE HIS USS MISSOURI HAT.THANKS FOR A GREAT WEBPAGE.

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My Grandpa, Glen Bates served on the Maryland from 1943 to end of the War. He was Marine. He died in March this year. I need to find information about what he did in Service for our country!

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My father Eldon Sluss served on this ship during World WarII. I am interested in finding any information concerning this ship and his service on it. My father passed away several years ago. Thank you for any help you can give to me. Curtis Sluss

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Great website. Wonderful photos.

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Good pictures of the old USS Colorado that I served on. I was in division 6A. Thank you

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Enjoyed the site. Always finding info on ships that should have been saved. For the people to see some history.

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I am a retired army officer who enjoys building models of American WWII battleships. I build in 1/192 scale and have completed Tennessee 1943 (after rebuild), Pennsylvania 1943 (after rebuild), Texas 1944 and New Mexico 1944. I am about 90 percent complete on Nevada 1944. I use plans obtained from The Floating Drydock and photos from anywhere I can find them. I sure do welcome your wonderful site.

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i served aboard the WEEVEE forn 1944-1946 this ship thatwas sunk at pearl harbor and rose phoenix like from the bottom. returned to the pacific fleet and earned 5 battle stars. also she was the main participant in the battle of the suragio sea .

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Was stationed aboard the USS Dennis J Buckley DDR-808 1960-61, the USS Interdictor AGR-13 1961-1962, Naval Academy Preparatory School 1962-1963, and USS Isle Royal AD-29 1963-1963. Am enjoying you site very much. Thanks for putting it together. Roger

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I LOVE BATTLESHIPS+PT BOATS.I THINK BATTLESHIPS ARE AWESOME. PT BOATS ARE COOL TOO.

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Glad to know that there are still some people out there that actually care about the people who served to maintain the freedom of this country. The ships and armament were a very important part of the war. No, I'm not a veteran, but I am an Army veteran s daughter. My dad is very important to me and researching information about the war that he cannot deal with helps me to understand more of what he must have gone through as a young soldier. Thank you!

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Umm, I don't think this is the grass monkeys homepage, is it? Tell me please! -- Weezel

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Enjoyed reseaching the different ships. My dad was on the SSE.W Sinclair in 1944. I only have a few postcard he sent me. %flt.p.o.ny.ny. If you have any information on this ship I would appricate it.A.J.CzornekS1/cUSN armed guard. Thank you for any i formation you may have.

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Watching the movie Midway last night after not seeing it in 17 years resparked an old high school interest in battleships and carriers.

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Am trying to find out the name of ship that sank on December 25, 1944 or 1945. The wife of an officer is at a care center where I volunteer. Her husband was one of the few survivors and was haunted all his life by the loss of so many of his crewmen. Her n me is Bertha Dinwiddie. Thank you for any assistance.

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I served aboard the U.S.S. Colorado when it departed The Puget Sound in Washington state. It was my trans- portation to the U.S.S. Iowa. I became a member of the Iowa crew (2nd Div.)when it was in the Marshall Islands. (l943) I attend all Iowa Reunions, and I hope to attend the next one as well. (Aug.30,2000 Corpus Christi, Tx.

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My father was on the U.S.S. Moore. His name was Wayne L. Tite. He was in the first division. He's listed as W.L. Tite Sl/c. I have a booklet he has about his ship and what they faced during the war. There are several photos attached that go along with the story. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that is still living that was in the same division as my dad. Thank you very much. Linda (tite) Pippert

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I wount to Thank you for bildding this sight ! My GrandFather served his dutty abord the North Carolina , He pased on when I was to yung to realy get to know him and pay him much respect face to face I didnt know munch this grate ship intell I visited your shght. I feel now that I know him a li tel better !! THANK YOU VARY MUNCH !!! (SIR) Whin I bild a model of this grate Battel Ship I have a higher grade of pride .

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NPG, DAHLGREN 50--52 VS36 NAS, NORVA 52--54 RODE 4 STRAIGHT FLATTOPS AS CREWMAN IN GRUMMAN GUARDIANS AF2S AND AF2W WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANYONE I KNEW. I WISH WE (CREWMEN) HAD A BEAUTIFUL SITE LIKE THIS ONE. WE SAW THE BBS FROM OVERHEAD AND THEY WERE VERY IMPRESSIVE INDEED.

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I have done allot of studying about the attack on Pearl Harbor since I was 13 and now I am 33 and still am finding out things about the ships. I have a model of the USS Arizona which is a collectors item and has costed me over $300 so any information on m asures and where the different paints start and stop are very important. Your site is very interesting and is beneficial and all I can say is keep up the good work.

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Served on the USS IOWA recommissing crew in APR 1984. Others ships. USS Jonas Ingram DD-938 USS Mahan DDG-42 USS Jouett CG-29 USS John Paul Jones DDG-53

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I would appreciate being contacted by anyone from the BB-36, circa WWII, who knew my father. He was a Firecontrolmean for the Main Batteries and his name was Ray Goudie. He was from Butte, Montana and enlisted in the Navy in 1937, I believe. He has bee deceased since 1985 and I am trying to gather as much information as I can. I am a retired Army Master Sargent and have two nephews and a niece currently at the Naval Academy. Thank you. G. Goudie

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Former crew member of the NC BB55 World War II Check out our site also. Keep up the good work

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This site is very useful to me in my ww2 report thanks.

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I am glad that there is a site like this!

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I have always loved Naval history, especially during World War II and the battleship had a very important role during the war. I like older ships like the ones at Pearl Har

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it needs mor info on indevidual ships and where they were during the wars and stuff. I really like the pictures.

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my father Benjamin Bowen was on the Uss Arkansas was a underwater rescue mission diver, he died in 1961 and my sister and I are trying to figure out what it was that he did. We are not sure what underwater demolation is if any information about the USS A kansas world war 2 is out there we sure would appreciate it and thank you all for fighting for our country

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I just love websites likes this one. My grandfather, who was my hero, idol, mentor, ect. recently passed away. He was a veteran of the Pacfic war, first serving as a dive-bomber pilot on the Lexington. That is why she is my favorite. Though he is gone now as are many of his comrades from that war, his stories and experiences will live on forever. Websites like this one, go along way to preserving the memory of those gallent warriors of the 1940s and the glorious ships they called their home. Kudos to this site and to her designer! May she sail on through cyberspace indefinately!

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Don't know if this is any help, but I recall the nickname of the Wisconsin being "Old Whiskey" or "Whiskey." I think it was a play on the name WISCONSIN instead of referring to alcohol or spirits. Although, I understand Wisconsin crewmembers were not lacking in the ability to consume vast quantities of beer.

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as good as the book.

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PHOTOS SHOULD BE LARGER SO THAT MORE DETAIL CAN BE SEEN WITHOUT USING A MAGNIFYING GLASS! OTHER THAN THAT IT IS A VERY NICE SITE! I TIP MY BERET TO YOU!

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My grandpa was at pearl harbor when japan bombed us.I'm doing a report and I found that he was a board the John--------------something.not sure.He was in world war 2.Is site is pretty cool.they should have more than just pictures.Like layouts and stuff li e a list of names.

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I served on board the Wyoming BB-32 Eag-17 From 12/45 untill she was scrapped in in 8/45.

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My father served on The Mississippi during WWII. It's nice to be able to find so much info', and see so many pics' Thanks

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The site is really cool. I like the way it is set upandthe colors it is set in, not like a crusty drab museum but a ttreu page of information that also conveys the history, tragedies, and heroism of the WWII battleships and their men.

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This page kicks ass! I'm using it for my history report and its gota be the best website that I have looked at for a source allready. cool man!

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My father, Gus Pappas served on the Jersey as a sm2c from 1943-1945. At bedtime as a young boy, he would regale me with tales of the mighty 7th Fleet. Of "Bull Halsey" and Kamikazes. Of bombardments of Japanese held islands and the men he served with. To his day, if it has anything to do with WW II U.S. Naval Operations in the Pacific I'll read it, watch it or buy it. Over the years father and son, in good times and in bad times followed the exploits of the Jersey until it's final decommission in 1991. Sa ly, my father passed away a few years later. I have a faded diary that he kept in 1943 and would be interested to hear from any sailors that served on the Jersey in WW II. God bless!

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I have a massive collection of pictures copied at the National Archives. Would like to do more with these in the future. Usually have pictures building, as built, rebuilding, as rebuilt, sinking, salvage,repair, and scrapping. Let me know what you are nterested in.

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I think you have a great webpage and want to thank you for all of the work you've done on it! I saw a comment in a military website guestbook from a fellow who'd just read that new WWII novel, "THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY" and recommended it highly. Alway eager to read about military and naval history, I got a copy from barnesandnoble.com and thought it was just terrific. The novel is a stirring story of courage and dedication to doing what is right, no matter what the cost. I was happy to have been tol about the book, so I'm passing on the word whenever I visit a veteran's website. But enough about that, my only suggestion for your page is to add more of the kind of stuff you already have. If something isn't broke it doesn't need fixing. Keep up the good work!

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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT MY BROTHER'S SHIP THE USS COOPER. WE LOST HIM IN WWW2

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I served on the Iowa in 1945 and 1946 and am glad it is going to be saved as a museum. I also served on the USS Riddle DE185 in early 1945, but I have been unable to find any history on it or any ship of its class. You do not need to reply, but I think ou have a great site.

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I think the United States should have kept one in commision as a roving ambassator to the world and our own seaports. Alas,

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Have you given any thoughts to adding any information on the battleships that were designed but not built during WWII. I'm interested in learning more about the proposed Montana class ships. Thanks for a great site, my dad was in the navy and although he never served on a BB, I've always been interested in them, especially the "fast" battleships. Also thanks for the info on the Alaska and Guam, I always wondered what happened to them, I've se n little other information on them.

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I served aboard USS Wisconsin from May 1955 till September 1956 as HM2. I love seeing everything about Navy and Battlships in particular. Great web site. Thanks

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My father served on the U.S.S. Mississippi during World War II. Found the site by accident.

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I'd like to thank you for your efforts in making all this information available. My father served very proudly with the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Mississippi. Until I found your web site I had been unable to get much information on the Mississipp , much less pictures. When discharged my Dad received a copy of the ships history and some pictures. Believing these items to be safe, he left them behind with his family when he left his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico to come live in California. Over ime his father died and his brother divorced and left the family house to his ex wife. These items were never returned to him and and inquiries about their whereabouts went unanswered. A few years ago I managed to aquire a short history of the ship and photo, however, the photo showed the ship slightly different than what my father remembered it looking like. I will be sure to share your information with my Dad, I'm sure he will be very happy to see it. Once again, thank you so much for your efforts in making all this information available.

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Being ex-navy,I find any information and history about most things on the subject of warships interesting. But aside from my own ship,I would like to see more about the USS South Dakota. I had/had two uncles that served aboard her during the war. They do not talk much about that time of there lives,but my dad said they saw a great deal.

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Hello, My Dad was on the USS Texas in WWII. I have plenty of pictures and memrobilia from that ship, newspaper articals, cruise book, pictures, copy of ships log during the invasion of IWO JEMA & OKINAWA, minute by minute everything that happened on that d y...also copy of Christmas Dinner , which included ciggaretts & chewing tabacco for desert. My name is Rich Palmeri, USN, VN Vet, 70-74, USS Ranger CVA61.Please visit my web-site American Veteran Search and find your buddies from your years in the service. WWW.VETERANSEARCH.COM Thanks for your time, If you would like any of that info on the Texas just let me know ! at : VetsSearch@aol.com Walk in Peace, Rich Palmeri

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have lg banner or flag blue background with stars on it from bb44 don't know what it stands for.

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unable to enlarge color picture of indiana. otherwise a most excellent collection of pictures and history.as well as technical data.

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Your page is great, and the photos are excellent. I'm sure it will be even better when you are done upgrading

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I scratch build US WWII battleships and good photos are important to me. I wish there were a good supply ofdockside photos taken during rebuilds. Mare Island seems to have done a lot of this but not Norfolk or Bremerton. At least I haven't seen this type of photo attributed to the latter two yards. This type of photo is invaluable for finding the locations of ladders, storage lockers, etc. I have completed 1:192 scale models of Tennessee 1943, Pennsylvania 1943, Texas 1944 and New Mexico 1944. I am about 75 percent complete on Nevada 1944. Thank-you for this outstanding site.

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THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. My father served aboard the USS MASSACHUSETTS and we are trying to find out more information about him and his time served. Unfortunatly, we do not have his naval book. It was misplaced when his second wife died along with ll of his other personal belongings. We have no idea what her family did with them. We miss him very much and would like to find out how we can get more information about him. I have created a guestbook entitled Uss Mass & My Dad Howard F. Ayres II. a d I've put in there the little information I had. He was with her from start to finish during the war. I know he was baptized on board to marry my mother (who is also deceased.) He did some boxing. (He apparently liked to fight) There is a big question as to his rank coxswain, boatswain, gunnersmate were all mentioned at some point in time. He only made the occassional comment, never talked about the war. Other people would say something and he would laugh. I wish you could have known him. He was gr at. We miss him a lot. Thanks again.

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I keep wondering. Everytime I find a Web-page or see a movie or a documentary The Battleship Nevada, BB36, seems to have never existed. Why is that? This is the only "Capital Ship" to get underway during the attack on Pearl Harbor and for this action b came the "MOST DECORATED SHIP IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY FOR ONE ENGAGEMENT." This really eats me as my Father was a Fire Controlman for the Main Gun Batteries during the attack and throughout WWII. Two Medals of Honor were awarded for act ons during the attack, including the FIRST Medal of Honor of WWII given to Donald K. Ross (in secracy because the Japanese believed the ship had been sunk). Sorry for venting myself and I'll now get off my soap box. I love any information on any of the WWII vintage Battleships but, remember, there were NINE Battleships on Battleship Row that morning. Again, thank you. Gerald Goudie

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I thank you for putting this site together and maintaining it so well. Thats the problem with so many sites..... Not Maintained.

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I would like to see a comparison of the u.s. ships versus their adversary's. how they would compare in battle and in construction how they did fare against each other when they had their chance meetings .etc

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great site ,but i know color pictures are hard to find

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I REALLY LOVE THE WEB SITE AND THE PICTURES OTHE BATTLE SHIPS THEY ARE REALLY COOL

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Your comments? an excellent source of info on battleships. You could use more pictures though. I have added this site to my favorites page as i am a big ww2 buff and ship enthusiast. Look forward to seeing more added thanks michael foster

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Your comments?I WORKED AT LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD FOR 34 YEARS. WORKED ON USS NEW JERSEY,IN 1967-68,AS A MARINE MACHINIST.DURING 1980'S DID MODERNIZATION ON USS NEW JERSEY AND USS MISSOURI,AND IN EARLY 1990'S DID DEACTIVATION AS A PLANNER ESTIMATOR ON M CHINERY PACKAGE,WHICH IS EVERYTHING MECHANICAL BUT GUNS .I ENFOYED YOUR SITE VERY MUCH,BRINGS BACK GOOD MEMORIES

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Your comments? Please remember one important thing. All the Military Branches of service couldn't have won the war without us. Please look over these web-sites and pass them along to others who may have an interest on just what we did as our part, we who served in America's Merchant Marine on those Liberties, Victories, T-2 tankers and Hog Islanders ( WW I left overs) at; http://www.tenforward.com/bud http://www.usmm.org http://www.homestead.com/usmerchantmarinevets/ http://www.geocities.com/bud_98382/ http://www.homestead.com/Zcard/ THANKS for anything you guys can do to help get our story out for your guys to see. "BUD" Schmidt Sr. A proud Merchant marine Veteran of W W II.>>>

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Your comments? I am building a scale model of the Wee Vee as configured in 1944. The model is 20 ft. long and the weight is about 1600 lbs. when fitted out with a crew of two. Do you have any yard photoes? I could use some photoes of the quarterdeck. Oh, as you can determine this is a real ship. You have done a great job. Hope you have the time to signal.

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Your comments? My father was a gunners mate on a 5 inch gun on the NC during WW2. I have a scrap book he gave me that was given to the crew after the war, sort of like a high school yearbook. The photos shown on your sight are all in that book. I am only now starting to appreciate how important WW2 was to the lives of all of us that are alive now. I know Dad would have liked your site (he passed away in 1988). I am not quite computer savvy enough to know what to enter in the URL blank. Lloyd

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My father was on the Washington in WW2, you do these ship justice. Keep up the good work. I shall return!

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This is the best battleships web page I have ever seen!

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Your comments?I Have only been around here since this month of Dec. but I Love it but now I need help... I used to get the hole bit of operation crossroads but now all I get told is to go buy the book at Barbes & Noble can anyone help me........... Thanks Howard E Colby Download it www,netzero.net

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Your comments?Howard E Colby Since I found this Page I spend almost all my time here but I don't know What is going on ....I can't even get on to operation crossroads now can you help me out Please............ Thanhs Howard E Colby hcolby@netzero.net

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My father in law served on the Alaska during wwll.He was only 16 at the time, I'd like to see more of her in pics if you have any. Also a crew roster if you have one. He has been trying to get information on one man whom looked after him knowing his age. y father in law has a large photo hanging in his living room of the Alaska, and also has a year book type of book with some great photos of life on the ship. His name is Robert Young, he is 74-75 years old and would love to get in contact with this one pe son. I believe the man he is looking for was Edward Herly or Hurly. You have a great site and provide an opportunity for old shipmates to serve again over the net. Having served in the Army I understand the desire he has to know the fate of his old friend Any information you may be able to give will be much appreciated or a conection to any one with Alaskan ties. Thank you for your help in reuniting these two men. Mike

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thank you for the effort of this site

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i'm trying to write a research paper and your page doesn't tell me anything about these ships...i really like the pictures, but talking about what they did etc...would be nice

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MY GRANDFATHER SERVED ON THE USS GWIN DD433 AND I WAS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION. CAN ANYBODY HELP?

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I THINK YOU HAVE A GREAT WEB SIT.I REALLY LIKE THE PICTURES OF THE GREAT BATTLESHIPS OF WWII.

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I have been looking for this for a long time but never knew how to find it. thank you so much. seaman 1st class 4th div.

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Where is the Wisconsin now? If you know where she is please advise. Great web site.

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Hi, I'm looking for a cruise yearbook for a heavy cruiser the USS Tuscaloosa. I have a friend that has been looking for one scince the end of the war. He servied in the navy 1942 till the end of the war and fought at Iwo Jima and several other engagements. Any help would be great. Thanks. Joe Patricolo

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What a nice page i have found

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I had the opportunity to "ride" the Missouri from Long Beach to San Diego some years ago. Watched fire power demonstrations, etc. Had a blast. Indeed,it was a chance of a lifetime.

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I am enjoying your page very much. My Father served in the Navy from 1917-1933 and from 1941-1946, and served on several BB, including the Arizona and the Utah. I served aboard the USS YMS 425-1945-1946.

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I used this site to gather information of the uss arkanasas. My father-in-law [Leroy] served on that ship. The pictures were real intresting to me. I would like to learn of more links for the Arkansas. I thank you for being able to use this site. Joe< r>

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I love pictures and information about world war II you did a great job. My dad was in the Philippine Islands. Thank you.

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You have a great web site and you do justice to one of our greatest fighting types of ships ever. One thing you need to give info such as length,width, speed, etc.

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I served on this ship and would like to contact anybody else who might still be alive to tell about it.

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are all battleships 2 nunber markings? there is what i think to be a battleship at the navy yard that looks like a battleship, but has 3 number markings. i thinkit is 173. also, where can i get a list of all the ships and numbers of the past? i like your ebsite and am glad to have come across it while i have been following the new jerseys home coming i look forward to watching the ship come up the deleware

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I'm glad some body keep records of these ships Thank you

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i was on the misssouri when i was akid huge ship

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Thanks so very much for the pictures of the USS Guam. My father, who passed away in 1987, was a boiler tender on the Guam, and all of those photos were taken during the time he was onboard.

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A job well done.

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It would be good to have some statistics in terms of armament,speed etc.

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Has this ship been dismantled and are there still reuions?

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My dad was shot many times on this ship and I'm trying to get as much info about it as possible.

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My dad was sot many times on this ship and I'm trying to get as much info about it as possible.

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i was here last night i want people to known that there,will be a ships reuinon of BB-33 next year in portland maine. when i get dates i will be back

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my father served on bb-33 in ww2. a list of ship reuions would be nice to have.glad i found you

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My father served on the Canberra,WWII ,South Pacific. Believe as a gunner (pom-pom ?)xxmm? I,m looking to see what class ship this is. I believe it was recommissioned in Philadelphia in '97 or '98. Great site. Thanks. Phil.

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I like the silohouette IDs of the classes.

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The Navy should redesign the Montanna Class ships for nuclear power, cruise missles, and new state of the art 21 in. deck guns and then build 4 of them. My age 47. Broadcst Engineer.

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great site! Putting it on my favorites list

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I was trying to find out about the Boise. My dad was on it during WWII 1942? 1943 August...So I like the information you have...I don't understand it yet...I guess my dad will - I am sending him your site information. Maybe you know him? Arthur E Byrd? Anyway, I doubt it, but thanks ...

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My father was in World War II and was on a ship that was broken in half, but I have been unable to find it.Thank you for your work on this page.

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Would like to know where the USS Texas is docked.

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YO MAN THIS IS A PHAT PAGE KEEP UPS THE GOOD WORK!

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Your site is the greatest. Send me some more pics please.

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What A great find. Thank you.

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I was looking for Information on USS Auburn, AGC-10, commission July 20, 1944,

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looking for uss auburn, agc-10 commissioned july 1944

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I like the page. Ever think about expanding to foreign BBs?

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Your site is great! I'm just getting interested in battleship history. Do you know where to find information on these 2 ships--the Franklin and the Annapolis?

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Served aboard the Nevada through '46http://www.angelfire.com/wv/potts/USSNevada.html

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Glad someone is keeping these great ships alive!

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Great pages,enjoyed it all. Navy duty So Pac WW2 Memories: As a boy scout,toured the New Mexico in SanPedro in 1933. What a meal with multiple icecream. Enlisted in Navy 1942 One small question. How was Jean Lafitte overlooked in the pirate section? Patri t/pirate. 1812

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My father served on the USS MISSISSIPPI BB41 during WW II. I was thrilled to see photographs of his ship!

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excellent start...very nice pictures ...are u on the military links list???robert

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Found this site to be somewhat helpful, but I am trying to research the New Mexico during its pre WW2 days. I suppose there's not much use for ships that old, unless those who served on them are still living.

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Always interested in BB pages. Just doing the web ring thing and found this, really good job. Got a few years in this one huh? As Arnold would say " I'll be back".......

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Served 1943-45 aboard the Arkansas. "R-Division" Yeoman.

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I am now intrested in older battleships ,ww1 pre-WW1 such as Russian-Japan war 1904~1905.. Would you please tell me where can I find something about that? thank you very much

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I was actually looking for some information about what I thought was a battleship that my uncle served on during World War II in the South Pacific. Maybe it isn't a battleship, but one of another type - Does anyone know anything about the U.S.S. Jason. was 9 and 10 years old at the time that I wrote my uncle and for some reason this is the name of the ship that sticks in my mind. I have a Military Page on my website and have listed ancestors/relatives under the war in which they served and am now tryi g to add a little something of what they did, company served in, ship served on, something of interest to tie in with each person. Please e-mail me should you have something on the U.S.S. Jason. Thank you. Antoinette

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My dad was a pharmacist mate aboard the Alaska in the south pacific during WWII. He is buried at Arlington.

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As good as iv'e seen,and better then most. Served on LST's &LCI's I was on A.P.B.44 AT Bikini,and got aboard all the famous ships that were there.If anyone would like to chat I'll answer.---GO NAVY!!!!!

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As good as iv'e seen,and better then most. Served on LST's &LCI's

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This is awsome! Could you lay out more pages like this one, only with other naval crafts (e.g. carriers) or have links to such pages?

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Was looking for information on crew members from 1941 to 1945 with tours of duty. My father was aboard at that time. can you help? Thanks!!!

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I like anything NAVY and you seem to have a lot of it. I was aboard the MISSY-- BB41 l936/l940

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Live 90 miles from BB57 museum in Sioux Falls, SD I'm in the process of collecting info on the South Dakota for a present for my nephew.

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LOOKING FOR INFO ON GRANDFATHER, SERVED ON THE USS TEXAS DURING WWII.

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I served aboard the North Carolina from Dec. 24 until decommissioning in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1945. I left the Carolina as a first class Radarman. I have an interesting story about George Tayoun who was an officer aboard the 55. If interested, contac me.

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I searched the net to find antiaircraft photos for a sick priest friend,who was a gunners mate in ww2 I got a ton off of your site. Thank you!

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Nice and impressive page you have!!

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This is a great web page for the purposes of graphic information, I have never seen a larger collection of pictures of the great battleships of World War II, I just hope that it would add some more historical information.

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my dad served aboard BB-45 (uss.Colarado)during ww2 his name was Robert Dugan. he is still doning fine and attending aluni. meetings. would like to here from shipmates that know him. Thank you daniel dugan

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My child used your page for a report in her 4th grade social studies class. We live 45 miles from the USS North Carolina, and have toured it many times. It's a beautiful ship and a great memorial.

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steve, listening to the old kingston trio hit about the battleship, REUBEN JAMES, i was looking for more info and possibly who the man was. it was evidently an old ship and the first sunk after wwII declared. thanks, bobm

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I have had a past life recall of where I was a young sailor (actually under age - lied about age) aboard USS Mississippi during Leyte Gulf operations. Wounded during gun turret explosion and then later died aboard ship as result of kamikaze attack during WWII. Name was Louis Rodriguez. Have substantiated the events but would like to confirm if in fact there was a Louis Rodriguez aboard who was wounded or killed in the gun turrent explosion that killed 73.

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i'm doing a history project and was wondering if you have any cut away pictures of any of the ships. thank you for your help

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I was wounded on March 27th by a suicide plane on USS Nevada BB36. Because of my injuries I spent the following year in a naval hospital. I hope to be in touch with you from here out.

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I WAS WOUNDED 3/27/25 LOOKING FOR OTHER SHIPMATES

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I am currently building from scratch a 1:96 scale operating model of Missouri as she appeared at the time of the Japanese surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay. Thanks for the great photos. The Floating Drydock, Kresgeville, PA, (http//floatingdrydock.com)has a great book of photos and details designed for the model builder. You may find it interesting.

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Impressive web page. You might want to check out my small contribution to naval history at the above URL. It's a day-by-day history of WW2. I've been working on it for two years. Comments and criticism are welcome at dhlippman@juno.com Best, Dave Lippman

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Great Job!! I wonder if you'll be expanding your page back to the WWI era BBs?

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I was transferred from the USS ST LOUIS to the USS North Carolina on 9 Mar 1941 Fireman first class,transferred MMo1st Class to the USS Aldebaran on 6 Jan 1943 I have some great memories of the BB55. Thank You for the wonderful pictures!! Frank Prestipino

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I was transferred from the USS ST LOUIS to the USS North Carolina on 9 Mar 1941 Fireman first class,transferred MMo1st Class to the USS Aldebaran. I have some great memories of the BB55. Thank You for the wonderful pictures!! Frank Prestipino

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Well l do realy like battleships of all kind. l think they are nice to look at and they are a part of history to. l build battleships (models its Tamya 1:350 scale l have built Tirpitz Bismarc New yersy missouri and l have just bought prince of wales. lts good that people like you have this kind of sites to visit thanx Chris

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I was basically a destroyer man, but was a plank owner on Wisconsin when she was first commissioned, and spent 2 years and 2 months aboard, through the end of WWII. Went back to destroyers and served on two more. 4 "cans" in all. Proud to have served on t e "largest" US battlewagon. Wisconsin received the bow of the unfinished Kentucky after a collision with the destroyer Eaton, and wound up around 7 to 11 inches longer than the other Iowas! Great web-page, keep up the good work.

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I served on the "The Last of the Wagons", the USS Wisconsin BB-64 in 1955 before commissioning the First and Mightest Super Carrier, the USS Forrestal CVA-59. The USS Wisconsin was my first ship and I had the privilege to be the stable element operator ( riggerman on the sixteen incher) on my first exersize at sea. Man what fire power! It is some what ironic that the USS Iowa BB-61 is tied starboard side to the USS Forrestal in Newport Rhode Island.

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thanks for the informationand pictures. My dad served on the West Virginia after her refit. We are now discussing him building a model but he won't do it unless he can make it look like when he was on it. I bet him a meal that I could find it on the we and maybe plans. Thanks again Jim Pickett