Date: December 5, Dec 1999
Time: 15:13:01
Name: Ben McEvers
Comments: My father, who died in 1957 when I was 8 years old, served aboard Batfish. I believe he was a member of the Batfish's crew at the conclusion of the war, having served aboard Sterlett as well. His Combat War Patrol pin has two large and one small star.
Date: December 3, 1999
Time: 18:00:40
Name: Levi Taylor
Comments: I've visited "Batfish" several times with fellow amateur radio operators and put her back "on the air" for a day, I can feel the bravery still. Thanks to all of the crew for what you did in WWII Levi Taylor(SFC Ret) (Korea 1951, 937th F. A. Bn.
Date: November 16, 1999
Time: 14:22:11
Name: Mitchel Potter
Comments: I live in Oklahoma and have been aboard the USS Batfish. Thanks for having such websites. My oldest son, when he was a youngester visiting the Batfish, says he can remember a chess board permanently attached to the top of a table. I wonder if that chess board is still there? Thanks! Mitchel Potter
Date: November 13, 1999
Time: 20:10:09
From: Pete Morreale
Comments: Hello I served on the USS. BATFISH 310 1944-1945 and was on half of the fifth patrol and the complete sixth and seventh patrol. I would like to say that during the sixth patrol and the sinking of the three Japanese subs, there was a overall excitement in the air that was only surpassed by the feeling we had off of the coast of Japan when we received radio confirmation that the A-bomb was dropped and the war was over!!!!! I really enjoyed your web site and would like to hear from others crew members, you can reach me at my grandsons e-mail address Richard@cyberscope.net.
Date: October 14, 1999
Time: 11:40:41
From: Huber Jürgen
Comments: Hallo! I AM FROM SALZBURG, AUSTRIA. GREAT SITE. Thanks a lot Huber Jürgen
Date: September 17, 1999
Time: 15:25:48
From: Toby Trout
Comments: Great site! Heck of a patrol that saw three IJN subs sank! Enjoyed the pics too. Will stop by when we pass through the area. Toby
Date: September 16, 1999
Time: 14:56:49
From: VERN SLUNAKER
Comments: MY FATHER SERVED ON THE BATFISH. HE WAS ON ALL OF THE FIRST SIX PATROL. IT WAS ODD TO PUT UP THIS SITE ANY SEE MY FATHER PICTURE.(BATTLE FLAG PICTURE) HE'S THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE. THIS IS THE BEST SITE I HAVE SEEN ON WW II SUBS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. SINCERELY, VERN SLUNAKER
Date: September 11, 1999
Time: 16:08:14
From: Thomas Rhea, Jr.
Comments: As a former crewman of USS Batfish (SSN-681), I've always had an interest in my boat's namesake. Thanks for establishing and maintaining a Web page on WWII's premier "sub-killer." Keep up the good work. Tom Rhea, Jr. ET1(SS/SW), USN(Ret) USS Batfish (SSN-681) [1976-1980].
Date: September 10, 1999
Time: 23:41:31
From: Jimmy Evans
Comments: Just surfing around, I'm a old Clamagore and Piper sailor. You have a good site, if you get a chance have a look at the Clamagore homer page. Jimmy
Date: September 7, 1999
Time: 23:59:25
From: Ciro Lopiccolo
Comments: Hi, I first came to know Batfish when she was a reserve boat in New Orleans. I spent 3 years asigned to her then. 1962 to 1965, Could a member of the present keepers of the ships flag please contact me. IT was left at the W W
2 convention here in Fort Worth last week. I need a good address to return it to. Thank you, Ciro
Date: August 28, 1999
Time: 21:26:56
From: BRENDAN MCGUIRK
Comments: MY UNCLE WAS ON THE CAVALLA W.W.II MY MOTHER HELPED BUILD IT AND HE HELPED IT GET ITS JOB DONE. MADE ALL THE PATROLS AND RETURNED TO NEW LONDON SAFE AND SOUND.I WAS ON THE TRUMPETFISH SS 425 TM2(SS). NOTHING BEATS SUB DUTY.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Date: August 27, 1999
Time: 04:11:12
From: Rolf Syvertsen
Comments: I am interested in WW2 history of subs. Trying to collect info on merchant and war ships sunk or damaged during
WW2. Best regards from Norway.
Date: July 17, 1999
Time: 18:52:44
From: David Allen
Comments: Looks good for the soon to be official (hopefully) unofficial 310 Webpage.
Date: July 30, 1999
Time: 13:18:22
From: Chuck & Loretta Short
Comments: Thank you for your efforts in trying to find any old members of the Trigger (SS 237). I feel very privledge to have been part of that crew. When she went down some very fine men were lost as with many other boats. If possible, I would like to contact Capt. Edward L.(Ned) Beach. He was the Ex,Officer on the Trigger. The finest officer I ever served under. Win or lose on this, thank you for your help. At almost 80,I can use all the help I can get. Sincerely--Chuck Short. NOTE: If you are or know someone who served on the USS TRIGGER, please email Chuck Short.
Date: July 6, 1999
Time: 22:26:21
From: Steve Shirk
Comments: I live in Broken Arrow, OK, a 30 minute drive to the USS Batfish. I've taken my family there, and one group of Cub Scouts last summer, and another group of Scouts this summer. I really appreciate the quality of this museum! Regards, -Steve
Date: June 25, 1999
Time: 21:21:12
From: Len Bates
Comments: I got interested in subs in high school by reading Run Silent Run Deep. I just stumbled in here can't remember which link got me here. The interesting thing that I think is funny is that I am the son of a exMarine Engineer, and I am an exMarine Engineer. Subs should be my enemy, but I have the greatest respect for members of the silent service. Signed one greasy snipe. Len
Date: June 16, 1999
Time: 19:24:50
From: Charles Hinman
Comments: Aloha! A fine site for a great boat. I've just included alink to your site from ours. If you ever make it out to the Islands, please come see us. Charles R. Hinman, Education & Outreach, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, bowfin@aloha.net,
Bowfin Web Site
Date: June 12,1999
Time: 17:06:09
From: Hawk (J. Busby)
Comments: Just dropping you a line to thank you for the link to my Silent Hunter Utilities page. Your site is terrific. I'm glad you and others have pages dedicated to the old diesel subs. Keep up the good work. ~ Hawk (J.Busby) hawkshau@wavecomputers.net
Date: May 5, 1999
Time: 16:51:56
Name: Steve Rustad
Comments: Congratulations on a great website about the USS Batfish! As a writer, I am particularly grateful for sites like yours, they are great sources of accurate information. When I was writing my WWII novel, The Triumph and the Glory, I relied often upon internet websites for research. Please accept my thanks for a very informative website and keep up the good
work!
Date: March 16, 1999
Time: 11:43:37
Name: Kevin J. Shutt
Comments: Howdy. I served on the USS Groton (SSN 694) from 93-97. We decommed her in Portsmouth, NH with a completion date of 7 NOV 97. I took a trip from Lawton out to Russelville, Arkansas and on the trip back intended to swing up to Muskogee. The brochure I picked up from the highway info office indicated that it the Batfish didn't open till Monday. I missed it by two days. I will be up there to try it again soon. I am a member of Subvets and belong to the Batfish base. Thanks for the great website. Kevin J. Shutt
Date: February 28, 1999
Time: 17:14:28
Name: Clinton Davis
Comments: Just visited the Batfish web pages and was really impressed. I live in Rogers Ar. and have never had the opportunity to visit the memorial. I was stationed on the Redfish in '65-'66 which is almost identical to the Batfish. What is needed is a sign on the highway directing people to the memorial. Would the state fund any of it. If I ever get over toward Muskogee again I can guarantee you that I will make an extra effort to go to the Memorial. Clinton Davis
Date: February 20, 1999
Time: 23:29:14
Name: JAMES L. JUNG
Comments: I HAVE BEEN TO THE BATFISH MEMORIAL SEVERAL TIME WHEN I LIVED IN TULSA. THE BATFISH IS THE SUB THAT GOT MY INTEREST IN WW2 SUBS GOING. THIS IS A GREAT SITE FOR A GREAT BOAT. JIM
Date: February 11, 1999
Time: 21:03:57
Name: Gary M. Croix
Comments: Enjoyed your page. I am a MM2 in the Navy, a submariner wannabe.
Date: February 11, 1999
Time: 07:35:03
Name: George A. Bass
Comments: Great - enjoyed the page. Also served on board the USS Plaice; USS Kraken; USS Bashaw; USS Chopper and USS Clamagore - all great diesel submarines. George "Sam" Bass
Date: February 8, 1999
Time: 16:22:17
Name: Cw Detrixhe
Comments: Hellow there! I have a tour of the sub at Link. Thanx, CwD
Date: February 3, 1999
Time: 09:51:04
Name: Ray L. Rivera
Comments: Thanks for your effort in putting together this great Web page. I'm originally from Tulsa (now living in Louisville, KY) and I go back home two-three times a year. Even though I've driven by the BATFISH countless times I've never stopped to really check it out--though I have a passing knowledge of its fame. It IS my favorite WWII "boat." My wife (a Lexington, KY native) and I will be visiting friends in BA and we'll be staying at a bed & breakfast in Muskogee on the 12th through the 15th of Feb. I've already told the Mrs. that Lord permitting we'll be stopping by the BATFISH so I can share another part of OK with her. Hope to see you then!
Date: January 16, 1999
Time: 12:07:15
Name: Kelsey Farrell
Comments: Very nice Hompage. USS Batfish was my first Submarine. I served in her from August '57 thru May 59. I would love to hear from other former crew members. Email address is dzlboater@aol.com
Date: December 20, 1998
Time: 22:49:39
Name: Gina Guertin
Comments: Hi! I am a daughter of a USS Batfish officer. I am trying to link my dad up to old friends from the Batfish. Any help would be appreciated! We both are new to the computer and would like some help as to where to go to find these people. Thanks so much! Gina Guertin E-Mail address - Chey48081@aol.com
Date: November 22, 1998
Time: 19:28:59
Name: G. Arnold
Comments: Went through your Batfish site and enjoyed it. Here is a link to another WWII submarine: Sea Fox (SS 402). Thanks, AR
Date: October 26, 1998
Time: 22:59:46
Name: D. Bunk
Comments: I found your site through the Silent Service Ring, enjoyed it alot. Also spend many hours enjoying Silent Hunter. Would like to find more WW2 art on the net. Thanks.
Date: October 14, 1998
Time: 16:14:42
Name: D. Lippman
Comments: Terrific web page. I've printed out a chunk of it to use on my little contribution to WW2 history, which is at Link. It's a day-to-day history of WW2 and I've been working on it for the last two years. Comments and criticisms are welcome at dhlippman@juno.com.
Date: September 4, 1998
Time: 13:08:56
Name: J. Lee
Comments: I served on the most recent USS Batfish (SSN-681) as Combat Systems Officer from 1991-1994 and was looking for info on where she is, schedule for decommissioning and the like when I found your site on the ring. Its a great site and I hope that someday one of my more computer-inclined shipmates will do the same honor to my boat as was done to this one. I still haven't found anything, but if you have any info on the 681 I would
appreciate hearing from you. Thanks again and well done!
Date: August 27, 1998
Time: 14:35:59
Name: T. Calhoun - Submarines Wives Club
Comments: Submarine wives (active, retired, U.S. & foreign) are welcome. Stop by and say hello.
Date: August 23, 1998
Time: 21:27:37
Name: Kathleen Allen
Comments: Looking Good (Thanks, Mom!)
Date: August 12, 1998
Time: 12:06:31
Name: Lisa Taylor
Comments: Looks Great!
Date: August 11, 1998
Time: 15:53:43
Name: Brian Lewis
Comments: Your site looks good!
Date: August 5, 1998
Time: 20:38:38
Name: R. Boudreaux
Comments: Great Site!
Date: August 2, 1998
Time: 21:59:41
Name: W. F. Coates
Comments: I'm a submariner's widow and enjoyed your home page
Date: July 28, 1998
Time: 23:05:41
Name: L.L. Boudreaux
Comments: Your page is looking good. Keep up the work.
Date: July 19, 1998
Time: 23:24:04
Name: Neal Stevens Deep Domain
Comments: Your page is great.
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