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Frances Salman

Ship Designation: 
-
Date Lost: 
Sunday, January 18, 1942
U-Boat Attack off St. John's
The Freighter Frances Salman was torpedoed by U-552 whle off the coast of Newfoundland. After leaving Newfoundland the ship and crew were never heard from again.

Lost At Sea Log

Number of sailors in this log: 28

Name Service Branchsort descending
F/W Vay Brill USMM
Messman Joseph Mcgillicuddy USMM
Oiler Otho Broussard USMM
3rd Mate Edward Merritt USMM
O.S. Robert Corey USMM
Chief Cook Manuel Noble USMM
Messman Oliver Dover USMM
Radio Officer Jonathan Ring USMM

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A Careless Word, A Needless Sinking.