SERVICE RECORDS AND SHIP'S OFFICIAL LOGS
SemperParatus does NOT have access to individual service records or official logs.  Check with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 

WHY ISN'T MY COMMAND'S PATCH/PICTURE ON THE SITE?
In 1997 the webmaster started posting casually collected naval insignia.  Other collectors and shipmates responded with scans of their ship and/or unit patch and even complete collections.  Today, thanks to a multitude, there are many representative insignia.  Your scans are welcome as long as you own the patch and scan it.  Please don't send copies from other web sites or photographs that you did not take. Scans are cleaned and color levels adjusted as needed using Adobe® Photoshop® and an Intros2® 12x12 graphics tablet.  Because SemperParatus is a one person operation with many "retirement" projects, there is a delay in posting new material.  

I WANT TO BUY A SHIP'S PATCH, PICTURE OR A POSTER. 
SemperParatus does not sell insignia, posters or pictures.  Here are a few web sources for pictures, posters and patches that may be of assistance.   These are for the most part untested vendors. There is no relationship between SemperParatus and these vendors. 

I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I LOOKING FOR
Check the links page.  The links cover many frequently asked questions (faqs) and should answer most general inquiries. 

COAST GUARDSMAN'S MANUAL
If you tossed your Coast Guardsman's Manual or your spouse sold it at a garage sale here is an edition list to help determine which CGM edition you received at boot camp.  If you want to purchase a new or used one check here The Coast Guardsman's Manual, 9th Edition (Soft Cover)

LINKING
If you have a web site, blog, post to a forum, or to eBay, please do not direct link to our images.  Copy an image if you must, and load it to your server. Simply linking to our material makes us pay for your use of our images. This is called "bandwidth theft" or "hot linking."