The grandson of James Lewis Long, a fireman 2nd class on Strong has shared this taped interview with his grandfather from 2014. Taped by researchers from the University of Central Florida, the video is Mr. Long detailing how he became an underage seaman at age 16, his time as a plank owner on Strong and his experiences during and after the sinking of the ship.
As difficult as it is for these men to talk about their experiences, the fact that they do means we can all better understand what they went through. He has not been to any reunions, but I would really love to change his mind and encourage him to come see us in Charleston. We would so love to meet him.
Here is the link to his 42 minute interview taped in June of 2014: http://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/306/
-Tammi
As difficult as it is for these men to talk about their experiences, the fact that they do means we can all better understand what they went through. He has not been to any reunions, but I would really love to change his mind and encourage him to come see us in Charleston. We would so love to meet him.
Here is the link to his 42 minute interview taped in June of 2014: http://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/306/
-Tammi
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