A quick seach on the internet produced several hits. The following are a couple of the most interesting results. Courage in the face of tragedy - Story of USS Dorchester beckons 2-63 chaplain <http://www.mnbe.hqusareur.army.mil/htmls/ussdorchester.htm> I'm not sure how this site works, but there may be something of value to you. USS Dorchester APB-46 <http://www.us-navy-ships.com/auxiliaroes/apb/disc46_apb_toc.htm> Good luck! Divina CTNEWHAV-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > [CTNEWHAV] USS Dorchester > From: > "ladybug" <ladybug@arends-sons.com> > Date: > Sun, 3 Aug 2003 13:10:57 -0500 > To: > CTNEWHAV-L@rootsweb.com > > >My friend is looking for information on the ship his grandfather survived; one of the four CHAPLAINS on board surrenedered his life jacket to this grandfather. Joel would really like a picture of the ship, besides any memories. ladybug in Illinois > > >