Whats New

Reunion Page Updated

I have entered the dates, places and hosts for the Reunions. It is now up to you sailors to send me information on what you did what you enjoyed and any stories you want added to the reunion pages. email me at donald@caperton.info

Posted on 31 May 2008 by Admin

Reunion Page Update Begins!

I have finally begun updating the Reunion Pages. When you click on Reunion in the menu you will be taken to a listing of reunions. To the left of each reunion is a view link. When you click on view you will go to a summary of that Reunion. If there is nothing on the page and you were there, then send me your thoughts on that reunion. Heck, even if there is already something there send me your thoughts anyway! For photos of the reunions head over to the photo gallery.

Posted on 10 Feb 2008 by Admin

New CD-Books Available!

I have updated the CD-Books page to include a new CD-Book. It is the Ship's Organization Book and Ship's Orders for the USS Caperton. Originally published in 1943 at launch, I am offering it in two formats. While It is available in the usual CD-ROM format as other offerings, I am also making a printed version available for those who either do not use a computer or do not which to print the 100+ pages out. I have printed it on acid free paper and used a comb binding that will allow the book to lay flat when it is open to ANY page! I will try to get samples up soon. I have also set up ordering directly from the USSCaperton.info website so you no longer need to go to my other site to buy books. The order will still however go thru White Rose Web Design's PayPal account.

Posted on 05 Feb 2008 by Admin

Guest Book is Back!

I have written a new Guest Book Program that will help keep out the Spammers. Please feel free to leave a message. I will then review them and publish the non-spam messages.

Posted on 01 Dec 2007 by Admin

New Link to Mr. Hawkins Website

Since the original site is no longer available, I have changed the link in the links page to the new location for the www.capertondd650.com website formerly run by Mr. Earl Hawkins. The usscaperton.info website has mirrored this site in its entriety and can be seen by going to the links page. You may also visit the site by going directly to www.capertondd650.com

Posted on 04 Nov 2007 by Admin

Sailors Database Updated

I have updated the sailors database with the information I have received via email. This included 10 new sailors and additional information for another 5 or 6 sailors.

Posted on 04 Feb 2007 by Admin

Site Attacked Again

Apparently there are those out there that have nothing better to do than attack sites that really have nothing to do with them. I discovered last week that hackers were using the Guest book to send spam and viruses to other computers. Additionally the USSCaperton.info site was damaged severely in this attack. Fortunately I had a current backup so after about a day I was able to bring the site back online. Unfortunately I am no longer willing to have a Guestbook on the site. I do however still like receiving the emails that I get from former sailors so keep them coming! They can still be sent to donald@caperton.info

Posted on 23 Dec 2006 by Admin

Photogallery "look" Updated

I have changed the look and feel of the photogallery theme. The gallery now looks more like it is a part of the site.

Posted on 23 Nov 2006 by Admin

Links Page Updated

I have added a new link to the links page that links to a site about the February 1944 collision between the USS Indiana and the USS Washington. The USS Caperton played a screening role in getting the ships to safe harbor.

Posted on 10 Nov 2006 by Admin

New Photos in Photo Gallery

I Have added a new album inthe Gallery, the 2004 Philadelphia reunion is now represented. I have also added photos in both the sailors of the Korean Conflict and the ship during the Korean Conflict. Both thanks to Mr. Sardinha.

Posted on 04 Sep 2006 by Admin

New links, FAQ's and In The News Article

I have added several new links to the links page, 4 new FAQ questions and I found an article on Carroll Marshall and his Meritorius Service Commendation during WWII. At the end of the article I have also included a link to a copy of the original newspaper clipping.

Posted on 27 Aug 2006 by Admin

More names in "Served" Database

I have just completed entering nearly 300 names of Sailors who served aboard the USS Caperton to the "Served" Database. There are now over 700 names in the database! I still have a few left to enter. However, If you see any missing info or errors please let me know, and I will update the database.

Posted on 26 Aug 2006 by Admin

Guestbook Online!

I have now added a Guestbook for visitors to sign. The Guestbook replaces the forum which was not being used. Feel free to leave a message for me or others.

Posted on 19 Aug 2006 by Admin

Links Repaired, Forum Gone, Reunion Pages Soon

I believe I have fixed all the links. Additionally the FAQ is working again. I removed the Message Board, and will replace it with a Guest Book very soon. If you find any links that are not working, please contact me at donald@caperton.info. I will begin working on the Reunion pages next.

Posted on 06 Aug 2006 by Admin

Photogallery Updated!

I have now moved all of the USS Caperton photos from the www.caperton.info website into the new photogallery here at www.USSCaperton.info! I will now begin adding new photos from my collection as well as those photos that have been sent to me recently.

Posted on 06 Aug 2006 by Admin

Server Move Complete!

USSCaperton.info has now been moved to its new home. The Served pages are working again. There is a new forum up and running, The new and improved photogallery is working and I have begun to add the photos that were on the old gallery to the new one. There are still a few links that do not work. I am going thru them to fix the broken ones. Also the subscribe page and the page used to add sailors to the database are not working yet, but I am getting close! thank you for your patience.

Posted on 19 Jun 2006 by Admin

Men Who Served Database Now Online!

I have finished testing the database I wrote for listing all sailors who served aboard the USS Caperton. If you do not see your information there, please email me at donald@caperton.info and I will update the database.

Additionally, all existing pages have now been converted over to the new site. I still need to work on the reunion pages and connect up the Association form. But basically the site is ready for "Prime Time"

If you would like to receive notification of updates to the site pleasee use the subscribe page to send me your email address.

Posted on 14 Mar 2006 by Admin

CD Books Pages Linked

Two new pages have been added. the DD-650 Books link will take you to a page that offers books about the USS Caperton for sale on computer CD's. At the top of that page is a terms link that will give you more information on CD Books. What is NOT on the page are the links to paypal to actually purchase the CD's. I hope to get the links setup by the end of this week-end. In the mean time if you would like to order any of these CD's you can do so at our sister site www.caperton.info/cdbooks.html

The database of sailors who served aboard the USS Caperton is now up and undergoing beta testing. I hope to have it linked in the next day or two when I am done with the finishing touches. In the meantime you can have a sneekpeek by going to www.usscaperton.info/php/ussail/index.htm

Posted on 07 Mar 2006 by Admin

Progress Report on USSCaperton.info

Most of the links are now working. The message board and photogallery are functioning although I have not moved the photos over yet. The FAQ page and the Whats New page are sporting their new look, as are the In Memorium page and In The News page. The Association and the listing of Sailors who have served are still being worked on.
There is also a new page with a Subscribe link. This will allow visitors to submit their email and as I update the site I can send out notification of changes to those that have subscribed. I believe the script is working now so if you have any problems witih it, email me at donald@caperton.info and I will check it out smile

Posted on 01 Mar 2006 by Admin

The Move Begins!

I have moved the pages that refer to the ship onto their new home at www.usscaperton.info. I now have to clean up the links so that you can actually get to all the pages! Once this is done I will begin moving the photos into the photogallery and improving the sailors database. For now, all of the Ship information will remain on the family history site.
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Posted on 26 Feb 2006 by Admin

New Look for USS Caperton

When I first added information about the USS Caperton to my family history site, I had no idea the following the ship had! In the 5 years the caperton.info site has been up and running, the pages that refer to the ship have gone from 2 to dozens!

So to do the ship justice, I have acquired the domain name USSCaperton.info and am in the process of moving all of the pages that refer to the ship to this new site. As White Rose Web Design has generously agreed to host the site on their inhouse servers, which have more advanced technology than the ISP currently hosting caperton.info, you will see over the next few weeks some pretty cool new things! I will let you know here as they become available.

And you will still be able to reach this site by going thru caperton.info if you like.

Posted on 26 Feb 2006 by Admin

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