Want to Know More?
The 478 research notes at the end of Hold Strong document the powerful true story that inspired the novel. But if you want more historical details, then you've come to the right place!
SHARK II Roster:
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For a list of the 87 Shark II (SS 314) crewmen, including their ranks, roles, hometowns and other details, please click here to download in PDF. You can also go straight to the source -- the "On Eternal Patrol" website at this link.
POWs on the ARISAN MARU:
Do you have a possible personal connection through a relative or home town? If yes, then check out the lists below and let us know!
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For an alphabetized POW list sorted by Last Name, click here to download the MS Excel file.
You can also view the alphabetized list online.
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For a POW list sorted by 49 Home States, click here to download the MS Excel file.
You can also view this list online.
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Got info to add? For an editable online file (Google Doc) where you can insert more details about a specific POW, click here. If you have a personal connection to any of the men, please let us know. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
*** Special thanks to Bill Bowen for creating the original list that provided the foundation for these updated lists.
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