See the Oregon Military Department Records Guide, 1847-1986 for an agency history, images, web links and detailed descriptions of Oregon Military Department records held by the Oregon State Archives. Also see the Life on the Home Front and Oregon at War exhibits.
The largest giant squid recorded by scientists measured 43 feet (12 meters) long, according to Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Faked photo of a giant squid supposedly found In California.
There are eight identified species that fall into the group of giant squids. They are very large in size with the females being approximately 10 feet longer than the males. The maximum length of a female is 43 feet. The overall design of it is the same as other types of squid. It features the mantle, eight arms, and two tentacles. All giant squid have extremely large eyes, as big as basketballs. They are extremely fast and agile in the water. This is due to the overall design of their bodies.