Torpedo Attack from submarine U558
The Commercial Trader was torpedoed about 75 miles east of Trinidad. The ship sank bow first, within two minutes.
Ship Designation:
-
Date Lost:
Wednesday, September 16, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 10
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| F/W Neil Coll | USMM |
| Sea 2c Charles Cramblett | USN |
| Sea 2c Blaine Davis | USN |
| Cox George Engstrom | USN |
| 2nd Mate Joseph Halka | USMM |
| Chief Steward Hans Hansen | USMM |
| O.S. Charles Mohamed | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Miguel Nunez | USMM |
| O.S. Alfred Sussmilch | USMM |
| Radio Officer Alfred Turner | USMM |
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking