Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins

Subject: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: Bilge Rat
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 07:21 PM

I'm working on a song about the American Liberty Ship 'Stephen Hopkins'' battle with the German raider 'Stier' in the South Atlantic on 27 September, 1942.

I've been able to get some material off the Web, and leads here on Mudcat, but not enough details to make the song whole.

If anyone has more information and leads (especially about Merchant Marine Academy Cadet Edwin O'Hara, who took over the 'Hopkins'' 4-inch gun after the Naval Armed Guard gun crew had been wiped out; and loaded, aimed, and fired the last five shells from the ready box into the 'Stier'), I'd appreciate it.

Subject: RE: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 08:30 PM

Maybe one of the other "Liberty Ship" websites might have a chat room. Those associated with the Jeromehah O'Brian(?) restoration might be helpful. I've been working from the same page as you, apparently, for years.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, who played "West Indies Blues" for you at Mystic

Subject: RE: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: artbrooks
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:44 PM

Some information comes up on an Altavista search on "Edwin O'Hara". There is some information here, towards the bottom of the article: http://www.armed-guard.com/ag77.html, and here: http://www.merchant-marine.com/only_once.htm. This one says Cadet O'Hara received a postumous medal:http://www.usswashington.com/dl27se42.htm.

Subject: RE: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: Gareth
Date: 05 Aug 02 - 03:31 PM

You may have this blicky already, but still looking.

Gareth

Subject: RE: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: Gareth
Date: 05 Aug 02 - 05:07 PM

Page here containing the citations of US of A merchant marine gallantry awards, in alphabetical order, including those awarded to the crew of the "Stephen Hopkins", well worth reading to remind us all, on all sides of the water, of the sacrifices and gallantry displayed. Blicky Here

The "Stephen Hopkins" Chapter of the Veterens of the American Merchant Marine. Blicky Here

The citation of the "Stephen Hopkins" as a 'Gallant' ship. Blicky Here

General page of history and tribute to the American Merchant Marine Blicky Here

I suspect that you will have had these previously, but they make fasinating reading, other catters may appreciate them too.

Gareth

Subject: RE: Need Info on the S.S. Stephen Hopkins
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 01:31 PM

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