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Broad Arrow

Ship Designation: 
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Date Lost: 
Saturday, January 9, 1943
U-Boat Attack near Dutch Guiana
The Tanker SS Broad Arrow was torpedoed by U-124 off the coast of Dutch Guiana. A torpedo hit the port side at the aft magazine which blew apart the section. A second torpedo hit the port side forward amidship. Survivors were picked up by PC-77.

Lost At Sea Log

Number of sailors in this log: 23

Namesort descending Service Branch
Sea 1c Daniel Theisen USN
Oiler Clifton Wing USMM
Sea 1c Eugene Zack USN

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