Herman Munster Herman Munster Herman Munster is a fictional character in the CBS sitcom "The Munsters", originally played by Fred Gwynne. The patriarch of the Munster household, Herman is an entity much like Frankenstein's monster, comparable to Lurch on the show's competitor, "The Addams Family". In the context of the series, Herman was created in 1815 at the University of Heidelberg by Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Work on him was finally completed around 1850 (neither Lily nor Grandpa is quite sure when) along with his twin brother Charlie. Leaving (Germany) for Great Britain at a young age, Herman was adopted by the Munsters
USS Herman S. Caswell (SP-2311) USS Herman S. Caswell (SP-2311) USS "Herman S. Caswell" (SP-2311), was a United States Navy patrol vessel in service from 1918 to 1919. "Herman S. Caswell" was built as a civilian passenger yacht or ferry of the same name in 1878 at Noank, Connecticut. On 8 October 1918, the U.S. Navy chartered her from her owner, New York Sightseeing Yachts, for use as a section patrol boat during World War I. She was placed in service as USS "Herman S. Caswell" (SP-2311) with Ensign C. N. Allison, USNRF, in command. Assigned to the 3rd Naval District, "Herman S. Caswell" served