My late Uncle James Hinton Graves Jr. was commander of the Talita in the second world war. Years ago his wife,my mother's sister, claimed that when he was in the south pacific the ship encountered a typhoon and all his jet black hair turned white due to that experience. If there are any navy men who were on board and can recall that episode I would appreciate that first hand account.
You've probably already looked but here in case you haven't here are some links that may help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Talita_(AKS-8) General Stores Issue Ship Photo Index USS Talita This may be the storm of interest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Cobra_(1944) Halsey's Typhoon / World War II 1944 Pacific / Bob Drury & Tom Clavin / AllNavyBooks.com
