U-Boat Attack near British Guiana
While carrying a cargo of bauxite, the SS Aneroid was struck on the starboard side by a torpedo from U-175 at 0500 EWT about 130 miles off the coast of Georgetown, British Guiana. The Ship sank at 0515.
Ship Designation:
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Date Lost:
Friday, October 2, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 6
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| F/W Antonio Desousa | USMM |
| Chief Mate Olaf Johansen | USMM |
| Oiler Nils Karlson | USMM |
| A.B. Erick Larsson | USMM |
| Sea 2c Bernard Mullen | USN |
| F/W Cyril Williams | USMM |
A Careless Word, A Needless Sinking