Torpedo Attack from Aircraft
The ship was attacked by several torpedo bombers. Because of here heavy load of ammunition, the ship disintegrated leaving no sign of survivors.
Ship Designation:
-
Date Lost:
Sunday, September 13, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 66
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Sea 2c James Kersey | USN |
| Sea 2c Josephus Kelly | USN |
| Messman Thomas Josephs | USMM |
| F/W Harry Grubb | USMM |
| GM 3c George Grenuk | USN |
| Oiler George Gorham | USMM |
| 3rd Mate Emil Galko | USMM |
| GM 3c John Fowler | USN |
| F/W Antonio Fontaina | USMM |
| A.B. Joseph Flynn | USMM |
| Wiper Francisco Flores | USMM |
| Utility Gus Duncan | USMM |
| Oiler Michael Delich | USMM |
| O.S. John Delehanty | USMM |
| O.S. Albert Corbeil | USMM |
| Master John Chadwick | USMM |
| A.B. David Carlsen | USMM |
| Sea 1c Nelson Cannon | USN |
| BM 2c Lockwood Butler | USN |
| Cook Andy Brown | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking