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Date: December 21, 2001
Time: 21:52:23
Name: karen effrig
Comments: My father, Joe Breslin served on the Batfish. Thank you.

Date: December 20, 2001
Time: 17:32:44
Name: Jeanne Mc Innis
Comments: My grandmother; Nellie Fortier christined the USS Batfish at Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, Maine in 1943. Many of my family have been to Muskogee to visit the memorial. Only one of her 11 children is still living, and he visited the memorial for his last time a year ago. Mrs. Fortier's home was in Tamworth, N.H. & the town Hall (Runnells Hall) Has many of the records on file.

Date: December 7, 2001
Time: 06:05:39
Name: Rod West
Comments: The Batfish was our training boat when I was in the USNR in New Orleans in 1964-65. I came to the present location last spring while on business in Tulsa. Still smells the same. Thanks for the work you do. MGySgt. Rod West USMC (Ret.)

Date: December 6, 2001
Time: 16:21:32
Name: Frank Pierce Young
Comments: Just signed on and am looking. I was 10 years USNR, acdu, enlisted, and though mostly with Seabee types and later a couple of years in public relations, was always around naval aviation -- I've spent more time at sea (including a couple of square-riggers) since getting out of the Navy than I ever did in it ;-)From early 1968 through late 1971 I lived in England, and spent three years with the RN Historical Branch researching material on the fleet carrier HMS VICTORIOUS (in 1943 aka USS ROBIN), and other digging in Olde Stuffe. I got this site from a friend up in Canada, who has a heavy interest in WWII material.

Date: December 5, 2001
Time: 18:03:00
Name: Dan Denny
Comments: n/t

Date: November 4, 2001
Time: 13:02:30
Name: walter trapp
Comments: I VISITED THE USS BATFISH TODAY ..I TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT E-BAY ITEMS.. IF THEY WILL SEARCH ON 'USS' THEY WILL FIND ABOUT 1500 ITEMS I HADENT FOUND ANYTHING TODAY EXCEPT A FIRST DAY COVER OF THE LAUNCHING OF THE USN BATFISH.. BUT I DIDNT LOOK AT ALL THE ITEMS..YOU CAN FIND MANY SUBMARINES NAMED AND ALL OTHER KINDS OF SHIPS// JUST TELL THE GUY IN THE BLUE COVERALLS THIS INFO..HE WAS WORKING ON THE BOAT TODAY(FRIDAY 2 NOV)..TIA...

Date: October 21, 2001
Time: 12:25:11
Name: Mary
Comments: n/t

Date: October 15, 2001
Time: 11:39:11
Name: Amanda Vansel
Comments: Me and my Grandparents recently visited the USS BATFISH on October 13, 2001. It was very interesting! I had never been on a submarine before, and I couldn't believe it. Thanks so much for providing such a neat, historical place to explore. I have been homeschooled all of my life, and that was one of the neatest things I have ever done. Thank you so much! Sincerly, Amanda G. Vansel

Date: October 13, 2001
Time: 23:11:16
Name: Ian Johnston
Comments: I was privileged to serve aboard Batfish in 1957 at the sub base in Key West Fl. --- I was on reserve training duty from Portsmouth Nh. --- It was a thril of a lifetime to go to sea on this historic vessel --- Im looking forward to returning to Batfish in the near future. --- Till then-

Date:October 5, 2001
Time: 14:02:04
Name: T. Henning
Comments: hi there, i like the page. i am the grandson of Lt. DA Henning of the batfish DD-376 i would like to thank u all for setting this up for all of the sailors.

Date: August 23, 2001
Time: 11:24:18
Name: Mark Parscale
Comments: Does anybody remember my dad, Jim Parscale ? He was QM 1st Class & served on her in the mid 50's. He passed away at a very early age of 54 in Salina, Kansas - 1976. He had retired from the service in 1961 after 20 years. I have recently been talking to a co-worker wh's father was also in the sub service and got me to thinking maybe there would be sites for the different boats - I'm glad I found you ! It would be fun to see if anyone out there remembers him - most of the guys used to call him ' Pasqually' because of his last name. He left behind 4 sons and 1 daughter and we would love to hear from anyone who might remember. Thanks in advance - I look forward to hearing from you !! Mark Parscale - mp@pds-btr.com

Date: August 21, 2001
Time: 21:39:43
Name: julio reyes
Comments: its an honor to read about the original batfish. i served on the uss batfish (ssn 681) too and i too was very proud of my boat, although she as now been decomed too her legacy runs deep too. DIVE DIVE!!!!!!!!!!! Vr MM2(SS/DV)Reyes

Date: August 18, 2001
Time: 15:28:11
Name: Dan Michalski
Comments: I served aboard the USS Batfish 310 from 1953-1955. Served under Capt. Jackson and XO Morgan. Please let me know of future volunteer days.

Date: August 18, 2001
Time: 15:12:59
Name: Dan Michalski
Comments: USS Batfish 310 Alum 1953-1955. Please let me know of future Batfish reunions.

Date: August 15, 2001
Time: 09:19:08
Name: VERNON FEWELL
Comments: n/t

Date: August 12, 2001
Time: 15:59:39
Name: Beverly Phillips
Comments: My son sent me this site, he came across it recently, while web-surfing. My Dad, Harold W. Belcher, served on the Batfish during WWII. Growing up, we always heard great things about the friendships and bonds that have spanned lifetimes with those fellows he served with. He and my mother, Lois, always enjoyed going to the reunions. I was able to attend one of the Batfish sidebar dinners held in Little Italy, during one of them which was held in Baltimore, MD quite a few years back at the invite of my Dad's best friend, Bob Fulton. I still have my copy of the Batfish book which those shipmates signed for me during that special evening. My Dad died in Jan. 1983, my mother is living in Naples, FL. I just wanted to say hello and say keep up the good work. Someday I hope to make it to see the Batfish in OK.

Date: August 9, 2001
Time: 18:34:00
Name: Richard Berardino
Comments: Although I am divorced from his daughter now, my ex-father-in-law, Harold W. Belcher, and his best friend, Bob Fulton were crew mates together on the USS Batfish. I have fond memories of--on more than one occasion--having a few beers with Harold and listening to his tales related to his service onboard the USS Batfish. As a Vietnam era veteran, I always lamented the fact that I had never met Harold's son, Robert who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. However, I have always tried to instill a sense of pride in my two children (Harold's grandchildren and Robert's nephew and niece) with regard to service to nation and sacrifice, and am proud to say it took. They share their findings (as my son has vis-a-vis your web site) with their grandmother, Lois Belcher and their mother, Bev. I am very proud of my two children. They have done the same type of data finding with regard to Khe Sanh and their uncle, Robert and shared with their grandmother and maother. God's speed and my warmest regards to Bob Fulton, if you are ever in touch with him.

Date: August 9, 2001
Time: 09:51:18
Name: Amy Berardino
Comments: Hello, I was emailed a link to your site by my brother. Our grandfather was Harold Belcher and his best friend was our "Uncle" Bob Fulton. Grampie has been gone for eighteen years, he died when I was six and I missed out on truly getting to know him. I feel him over my shoulder marveling not only at the technology of your site but enjoying the old photos, and especially the recent reunion shot. I think your site looks good, my only wish is that the resolution on the crew shot was somehow bigger so that I could look at the sailors faces and try to pick out my grandfather. Thanks again, Amy Berardino

Date: August 1, 2001
Time: 14:18:04
Name: James McCurry
Comments: I am a WWII Reenactor and my section leader sent a news letter to all of the members, in that news letter he told us about putting on a living history presentation for home school students. We where given the choice of showing up in our GI uniforms or maybe putting together a skeleton crew for them.  Could you email me a picture of the Batfish. sincerely James McCurry

Date: July 31, 2001
Time: 23:59:38
Name: gladys walton
Comments: hey this is Harry's daughter gladys. I was just thinking of my dad and thought i would sign the guest book. just because my dad is gone please keep me posted on all of the batfish stuff. because he is still with me.

Date: July 23, 2001
Time: 21:39:19
Name: Dave Wirkala
Comments: I served on the Batfish from 1955 to 1957. I would like to be contacted with any info about reunions. My address is 37 South St, Yarmouth, ME. 040496. Phone # 1 207 846 3693. Thanks and hope to hear from you. D Wirkala

Date: July 23, 2001
Time: 18:17:20
Name: Kevin Fambrough
Comments: My father, Joe Fambrough, BM1 (USN, ret.) was attached to the USS Batfish from 28 June to 28 Sept. 1960 while sub was in New Orleans. Would like to hear from anyone assigned to Batfish at that time. Am writing biography of dad for his granddaughter and would like to explain Batfish service then. This is a very good Web site, a tribute to the men who have served their country proudly. One day we will visit her.

Date: July 22, 2001
Time: 08:15:08
Name: George Wehrung
Comments: I worked your special event station WW2SUB yesterday on 7260KHz from my mobile amateur radio station W5TZ.. Lots of fun and thanks for the nice web pages. gw

Date: July 10, 2001
Time: 12:11:51
Name: EARL DAVIS
Comments: I NEED HELP IN LOCATING MR. DAVIS, I MET HIM IN TYLER TEX, HE WAS ON THE BATFISH AND SAID THEY MONTHLY MEETINGS AT RYANS ON THE FIRST THUR. OF THE MONTH.I AM AN ENSIGN IN THE U.S.NAVAL SEA CADET PROG.I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE OF YOU TO COME AND SPEAK WITH OUR KIDS, THEY WILL LOVE IT. WE MEET IN DALLAS (OAKCLIFF) OUR NEXT DRILL DATE IS 24&25 AUG. IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY WAY I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THANKS ENSIGN EARL DAVIS USNSCC, HAVE A GREAT NAVY DAY. DAVISOE@AOL.COM

Date: July 10, 2001
Time: 11:14:34
Name: Kaila Alexander
Comments: Cathey Mills told me about this site. Great job, Mark! I've lived in Tulsa for 17 yrs and have never seen the USS Batfish. I intend to do so soon.

Date: July 9, 2001
Time: 21:43:46
Name: earl davis
Comments: IVE ALWAYS LIKED SUBS,WAS TURNED DOWN BY NAVY CAUSE OF COLOR BLINDNESS FOR U.D.T. IN 72.NEVER HAD MILITARY CAREER TILL NOW.AM X.O. OF FORRESTAL SQUDN.RANGER TRAINING SHIP UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS.FOR KIDS 13-17,DOING ALL THE NAVY DOES ON A MODIFIED SCALE.IF THEY MAKE E-3 BY SENIOR YEAR AND GO ON TO NAVY OR COAST GUARD AFTER BASIC THEY BECOME E-3.HOWS THAT FOR A QUICKSTART.MET A MAN FROM YOUR SUB IN TYLER TEX. BY NAME OF DAVIS,SAID THEY HAD MONTHLY MEETINGS AT RYANS IN TYLER AND WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM OR ANYONE OF YOU THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN SPEAKING TO SOME YOUNG KIDS ABOUT YOUR TIMES IN THE SUB SERVICE. WE MEET IN DALLAS ONCE A MONTH.NEXT DRILL DATE IS 24&25 AUG. 2001 THESE KIDS LOVE VETS. IF YOU CAN HELP ME CONTACT DAVIS OR HELP IN ANYWAY CONTACT ME. THANKS AND HAVE A GREAT NAVY DAY. OUT

Date: July 8, 2001
Time: 02:12:28
Name: Ricky Strayhorn
Comments: n/t

Date: July 7, 2001
Time: 08:32:50
Name: TM1(SS) Bruce Dowd
Comments: I love all this stuff. Was vol. relief crew for USS Bowfin. Keep up the good work guys! USS GEORGE C. MARSHALL (SSBN-654) APRIL 77 to JULY 80, USS LOS ANGELAS (SSN-688) AUGUST 80 TO MARCH 82, SHORE DUTY (that suxs), USS SWORDFISH (ssn-579) MARCH 84 to MAY 86. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS

Date: June 28, 2001
Time: 14:30:14
Name: Bob Machen
Comments: Looking for Bill Schaible, from Batfish. Served with him in Corporal (SS-346) Thanks, Bob Machen EM1(SS) Ret. rcjcmachen@aol.com

Date: July 3, 2001
Time: 02:48:09
Name: Daryl Price
Comments: I visited the Batfish shortly after her arrival in Muskogee. I had an uncle in subs in WW2 and I have had great interest in them since childhood and I have read a lot about them. I am looking forward to owning the Batfish book as well. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Hans Goebler several years ago. He was a German submariner who served in the control room of U-505 and was on the boat when she was captured. I recently learned that he passed away 2 years ago. I am looking forward to visiting Batfish again this summer and hopefully meeting some of the brave men who sailed her. Are there any reunions scheduled that a landlubber might attend? What a great site you have! I found it by doing a search on "USS Batfish" on Yahoo. I am looking forward to another visit to your boat. It is a wonderful thing you are doing to preserve and honor the Batfish and the men who served in her. Carry on, Sailors!

Date: June 19, 2001
Time: 00:09:59
Name: Matt Maynard
Comments: Served aboard SSN 681 USS BATFISH. We had your stats and reached goals of your accomplishments. (Hanging in the Goat locker of 681, the Japanese Flags and all) We did well, Bosinia, West Europe, when we were needed. I'm proud to serve aboard a ship that carried a Proud Name. Hm2 Maynard USN AD. Then SN Maynard, (Striker, Helmsman, Planesman, Messenger). Carry On.

Date: June 18, 2001
Time: 23:31:54
Name: Mary Ralph
Comments: Ref: Entries for 5 and 6 June 2001-Thomas E. Cousins is buried at Riverside National Cementary in Riverside California (Not Roosevelt Memorial as stated). Thanks.

Date: June 10, 2001
Time: 13:33:51
Name: Sharon Hendon
Comments: Lived in Ft.Gibson for a short while and visited the Batfish in 1983. Was disappointed that this valliant boat had been mistreated by visitors. Stopped by the new museum and was very pleased to see the condition the Batfish is now in. Brought my grandson to visit and begin to appreciate the history of all submariners (his uncle was a member of the commisioning crew of the USS Wyoming). But the dedication and sacrifice of WWII submarines and their crews was brought to life by our visit to the Batfish. Thanks for the web site so my grandson can revisit periodically. We will be back, both to this site and to visit our favorite submarine.

Date: June 6, 2001
Time: 02:09:07
Name: Mary Ralph
Comments: I am the daughter of Thomas E. Cousins. Chief Electrician, that served on the Archerfish and Batfish during WWII. He retired with over 20 years in the Navy. Tom passed away Aug. 21, 1986 and is buried at Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery in Riverside, California. This is a great site. Thanks, Mary F. Ralph, MSG (Retired), U.S. Army.

Date: June 5, 2001
Time: 02:03:10
Name: Mary Ralph
Comments: I am the daughter (step-daughter if you want to be technical) of Thomas E. Cousins that served on the crew of the Batfish (I don't know which patrols). My Dad served just over 20 years in the Navy. He passed away of cancer Aug. 21, 1986 and is buried at Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery in Riverside California. I have a photo of him getting an award but I don't know if it is while serving with the Batfish or somewhere else. I'll try to email it to you. Best wishes, Mary F. Ralph, MSG (Retired) U.S. Army

Date: May 31, 2001
Time: 22:17:23
Name: Jeff Tucker
Comments: Read the Batfish book years ago, found your website earlier this year through Haze Gray and Underway. I will be in the area at the end of June/beginning of July and will drop by for a visit, probably on 30 June. You're very lucky to have such a fine boat. You'd think that a big Navy town like San Diego would have something comparable, but there just doesn't seem to be the interest. If you ever get a chance to visit USS Pampanito in San Francisco, you should. She's got a working TDC in the conning tower, a cipher machine on loan from NSA, and is in excellent shape. Regards, Jeff Tucker

Date: May 31, 2001
Time: 22:13:13
Name: gladys walton
Comments: THANKS FOR PUTTING IT ABOUT MY DAD ON THE WEBSITE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE. HIS GRANDCHILDREN MISSES HIM ALOT. THANKS ALOT FOR EVERYTHING. HARRY COKER'S DAUGHTER.

Date: May 28, 2001
Time: 21:44:17
Name: allen hurtt
Comments: n/t

Date: May 21, 2001
Time: 14:20:22
Name: David Jacobs
Comments: n/t

Date: May 15, 2001
Time: 18:19:09
Name: Drew Kendrick
Comments: I came up one weekend with my Troop and helped clean the park. It was hard, but fun. Everyone should see the Batfish.

Date: May 14, 2001
Time: 15:38:57
Name: Daniel Benedict
Comments: Mark Allen told me about it. I would be interested in visiting the Batfish.

Date: May 11, 2001
Time: 22:36:57
Name: Cathey Mills
Comments: What a great site!!!! The archive photos are wonderful, and your research is impressive. I work with an old Navy sailor, and plan to tell him about this--he'll love it! Great job. I'm so impressed, guy. You're dedication is obvious. Wow, just wow.

Date: May 11, 2001
Time: 20:25:42
Name: gladys walton
Comments: hello! this is harry coker's daughter. you all do know that we lost harry april 23, 2001. we miss him very much. so please keep me informed on anything about the batfish.

Date: May 7, 2001
Time: 21:14:49
Name: Kenneth Pool
Comments: I enjoyed the website it is interesting, but most of all I enjoy visiting the batfish.  Everytime I walk into the amazing ship I look around and wonder the courage these young men had and the conditions they had to endure just to make a safe country for us.  If they thought their bravery was done in vain, in my opinion they would be wrong. last sept I took my daughter to your museum and to my surprise she wants to come back and plan on it. keep up the good work on the website and the museum ,me and my family will see you soon take care.

Date: May 4, 2001
Time: 10:35:40
Name: LEON SIMPKINS
Comments: I qualified on the Batfish in June 1957, and I would like to come to your park for a visit. Thanks LS

Date: April 30, 2001
Time: 14:48:10
Name: Sam Whitley
Comments: I live in Muskogee, Ok. where the boat is now on PATROL-I am an Amateur Radio Operator and have set up from inside the boat in the officers mess and made many contacts with other hams.This last weekend 4/28-4/29 I made 397 contacts in a "Submarines on the air " event.I had contact with these WW2 boats -SS TORSK # 423,GERMAN U-505,HMCS HAIDA #G63,SS COD #224,SS REQUIN #481,AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON CV#16,SS COBIA #245,SS CLAMAGORE #343 and SS SILVERSIDES # 236. I and many more ham friends plan many more operations from the boat.If you have not seen the boat this year you will be surprised and proud to see what has been improved by ALL THE VOLUNTEERS.

Date: April 29, 2001
Time: 17:16:51
Name: Alan Hevner
Comments: n/t

Date: April 28, 2001
Time: 19:20:09
Name: JERRY lasley
Comments: n/t

Date: April 28, 2001
Time: 17:55:25
Name: Joe Ruiter
Comments: Very nice site

Date: April 17, 2001
Time: 11:34:30
Name: Rodney Vance
Comments: Love your site, keep up the good work!

Date: April 6, 2001
Time: 12:45:53
Name: Margaret Ramsey
Comments: I appreciate the privilege of touring the Batfish with my friend, Terry Roberts. We were both young kids during the war, but we both had close relatives who served. I was surprised at the closeness of everything in the submarine and was impressed at the efficient use of all the space. Seeing an actual ship and all the pictures and other items in the museum was very emotional for us both. Thanks for making this available to the public. I arrived at your site because I picked up your site address at the museum. Thanks again! Margaret Ramsey, Bryant, Arkansas

Date: March 24, 2001
Time: 11:08:06
Name: Stuart Carey
Comments: n/t

Date: March 21, 2001
Time: 10:07:15
Name: casey clawson
Comments: n/t

Date: March 16, 2001
Time: 18:43:03
Name: HT2 James Wood
Comments: I live not 15 miles from the Batfishes nest the US Navy doomed her too. although i may be discharged i still have pride in the Navy. Meskogee Oklahoma has sent her to her grave. She is rottting and sitting in a mud pit and we are about to loose a piece of history that can't be replaced. Both myself and my father in-law (23 years retired USN) have volinteered our time and sweat to get it back to par, or at least stop it from rusting away. We were told it wasent our problem. If the Navy was to see the condition of the prise of WW 2 they would remove it. I plan to make another trip out there soon and take some pictures. After you see them i have no doubt that you will agree with me that something needs to be done fast to protect this treasure of our history. signed, Ht2 James Wood (discharged)

Date: March 11, 2001
Time: 15:12:43
Name: Carl Weber
Comments: I rode the Bergall for the 5th and last war patrol and recommissioned the Batfish in 1952 at Mare Island when Cdr. Jackson was CO. We went from there to Key West. Spent 3 years onboard and it was a great ship even then. Carl Weber RMCM(SS) USN (Ret.)

Date: March 3, 2001
Time: 22:11:44
Name: Durell Hall
Comments: Nice site. I visited the museum In 1994. I discovered your site today when I saw an article in the arizona republic newspaper. The name of the sub mentioned in the article was the Batfish and I was not sure it was the same sub until I looked up the site.The article had to do with the Batfish tailing a Russian sub for 50 days without being detected. The Batfish commander at that time was Retired Rear Adm, Thomas Evans. This would have occurred in 1978 I believe.
Wrong Batfish. You are referring to the SSN-681.

Date: February 26, 2001
Time: 09:13:10
Name: Chris Argabright
Comments: Mark, I like the web page, especially the pictures of the men before and after; as well as the insignia on the front page.

Date: February 22, 2001
Time: 16:44:59
Name: joe dupont
Comments: Got a book in the San Antonio library about the Batfish. Very very interesting. Where is it. Do you have a map on your site as to how to get there?? Joe Dupont, Gillette, N.J.

Date: February 19, 2001
Time: 09:04:25
Name: Curt Hingson
Comments: Have been aware of Batfish since age of 4. Reported aboard for indoc tour in May of 96, where I proudly manned the bridge with Jim Hingson, my Dad. Dined with crew ashore, in Muskogee, where I first heard the tolling of the bells for those still on patrol. Now drink morning coffee from a Batfish coffee mug. Have photos of her from every beam and quarter (she rides a little high now, too much freeboard). Best wishes to the crew! DBF!

Date: February 17, 2001
Time: 10:41:30
Name: Curt Hingson
Comments: As Info: Capt. James M. Hingson USN (Ret) now rests in Oxford Memorial Gardens, Oxford Alabama.  He passed on 22 March 99. I was fortunate enough to accompany him to a Batfish reunion in the mid 90's, where I met the attending crew and families.  As his son, I have many early memories of his Batfish stories.  He was aboard for at least four of the first five war patrols, leaving as XO prior to patrol number 6. I would love to maintain contact with surviving crew.  It is my intention to make a drawing of Batfish, for the museum, if worthy.  Or, a recreation of the ship's patch. I am reachable by email at hing430@aol.com. Best wishes to Butterworth, Blackie and the others! Curt Hingson.

PS..Dad's gravestone marker is engraved with the War Patrol Pin.  He wears it too, pinned to his dress whites by me, on the day of his funeral.


Date: February 12, 2001
Time: 21:18:04
Name: William (Bill) Pouncey
Comments: Simply did a search on WW II submarines, and found a site listing subs on display worldwide.  I have really enjoyed visiting this website and now must look for an opportunity to visit Oklahoma and see the Batfish first hand.  I joined the Batfish crew in 1954 straight from sub school in New London. After qualifying, I went to electronics school at Great Lakes, then returned to Key West and served on the Picuda until my discharge in 1956. William M. Pouncey, Monroe, GA 30655

Date: February 6, 2001
Time: 12:45:57
Name: Larry O'Daniel
Comments: Formerly from McAlester, now in Tulsa at Williams' Comm. Group. Formerly a Navy Electrician Mate 2nd Class, presently a Major, Military Police, Army Reserves, Ft. Sill, OK. Would be interested in volunteering with my electrician's skills to help on the Batfish. Please be aware of the fact my weekends are "semi-full" with the reserves and commitments to them. I also have 2 sons (16 and 13) that might be willing to assist if there is "room". Thanks for the interest and support. Continue the good work.

Date: January 30, 2001
Time: 07:57:45
Name: kim wareham
Comments: I have always been fasinated by subs from the first (civil war) to the most modern subs. many thanks for the website. PS did Red October ever exist with the silent running system. (film fantacy). Your in friendship. Kim Wareham, Victoria, Australia

Date: January 24, 2001
Time: 20:30:21
Name: gladys walton
Comments: MY STEPDAD WAS ON THE BATFISH. SO IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ANYTHING TO ASK OR ANYTHING MY STEPDAD OR I COULD ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS.

Date: January 4, 2001
Time: 09:29:23
Name: Linda Hall
Comments: What a wonderful site! It's great to be able to see all the pics of the Batfish in her home out in OK. It makes me wish I were able to go out there to visit. If memory serves me correctly, we have some pics of her commissioning in Kittery, if you would be interested. It's a family hobby to keep tabs on the Batfish, carried over from our matriarch, Nellie Hobbs Fortier, the sponsor of the Batfish all those years ago. It's nice to see others have the same interests in keeping the memories alive.

 

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