In a message dated 3/8/2003 11:25:13 AM, ladybug@arends-sons.com writes: << 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 >> Dear Ladybug. Google.com is a good place to start for a serch for WWII USS Dorchester. They do have a photo exchange, a USS Dorchester Museum plus stories amd notes from the men. A photo is online at http://www.vtliving.com/immortalchaplains/index.shtml Kathleen