Re: Where is Blackitt Strait?
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Where is Blackitt Strait?
Steve Hunt Hunt 7/16/00
Greetings from Fort Worth, TX, Steve Hunt !!!
At 75, you wouldn't think there would be many thngs to really amaze and astound a person, but thanks to the computer age, I am once more bowled over.
Taking your reference, I simply entered USS Grampus and clicked on SEARCH. Lo and behold, there was a picture of USS GRAMPUS-II (SS-207) underway, with a foot note:
"Lost 5 March 1943".
There is a two page report which includes the Blackitt Strait among the ship's itinerary on her last hunt. I haven't tried t find that yet..that's next.
And then there is a single page report with the same view of the ship, and the notation :
"Shipments on Eternal Patrol in USS GRAMPUS (SS-207)",
which is followed by the ship's duty roster.
I was particularly moved upon seeing your uncle's name, HOLLIS E. HERRIN, S1 (for Seaman First Class).
Since he was lost at sea, his name will be memorialized at
Look it up and if you don't find him, I will try for you.
In addition, if you are unable to call up the above information, I will be pleased to mail you the copy I have made, without charge, of course.
I hope that you are at least half as pleased with this information as I am at finding it.
With best regards,
Louie Franklin Turner