Official US Navy Photograph

This site is dedicated to preserving the history of the USS Marblehead and its most defining moment in history - The Battle of Makassar Strait.  This includes the story of Corydon Wassell, M.D., the wounded men of the USS Marblehead and USS Houston, and their perilous journey across Java to reach the safety of Australia.  Also presented is some information regarding the Cecil B. DeMille movie pertaining to the incident - The Story of Dr. Wassell.

Update Information

On January 12, 2007 the four articles from the Cass County Echo are now available regarding Benjamin Hopkins.  Also available are updates to the Books, Links, and Facts pages, and a new page regarding William David Hodges.

On February 17, 2007 a new page regarding the movie "The Story of Dr. Wassell" was added.  The Facts page was changed to the FAQs page with a new format.  The Links page was updated with some new links.  I also created a Wish List page detailing information and documents I am seeking.

On February 18, 2007 a new Guestbook was added.  I'll try this and see how it works.  Please feel free to sign it and let me know of your visit.

On March 6, 2007 a new page regarding Robert H. Clark was added.

On March 27, 2007 a new page regarding Jack Penhollow was added.

On June 9, 2007 the Wish List was updated.  Also, I am preparing to publish two new pages on Dallas and Douglas Egelston, brothers who served on the USS Marblehead and USS Houston.  These pages will be published in the very near future!

On September 3, 2007 new pages regarding Dallas Egelston and Douglas Egelston were added.  Also added is a photograph of Benjamin Hopkins, Jr.

Comments and Information

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