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Dan Beard

Ship Designation: 
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Date Lost: 
Sunday, December 10, 1944
U-Boat Attack en route to Belfast
The Liberty Ship SS Dan Beard was torpedoed by U-1202 off Strumble Head, North Wales while en route to Belfast, Northern Ireland. A single torpedo broke the ship in two. Lifeboats were launched in 20-30 foot waves. One boat made it way to shore, thirteen survivors were picked-up by British coastal craft.

Lost At Sea Log

Number of sailors in this log: 29

Name Service Branchsort descending
SM 2c Johnie Rogers USN
Sea 1c Clifton Thomas USN
Sea 1c Mark Beatus USN
Sea 1c Limuel Brashear USN
Sea 1c Vernon Brewer USN
Sea 1c Harry Just USN
Sea 2c Edward Mandoni USN
SM 2c Harry Granoff USN
Sea 1c James Grayson USN

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