[brothers4thID]

Thank you, I shall mark that site for further reading.
Due to another discussion, this morning, I was reminded of the great story of the USS Houston “The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast”. If you have a chance, be sure to check out “Ship of Ghosts” by James D. Hornfischer (who wrote the wonderful: Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailor).

-regards

[alfa6]

I think I still have my copy of “Tin Can Sailors”

FWIW my interest in the Battle of Samar goes back to 5th grade when I read about it in an SBS novel, of all thinks :-)

I will have to check the local Library for the Houston book.

Regards

alfa6 ;>}