U-Boat Attack near Iceland
The Freighter James McKay was torpedoed by U-600 while en route from New York to Belfast, Northern Ireland. She had fallen back from the convoy is was in for reasons unknown. She and her crew were never seen again.
Ship Designation:
-
Date Lost:
Wednesday, December 9, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 47
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Deck Cadet Philip Branigan | USMM |
| Utility Sigmund Borawski | USMM |
| A.B. Peter Boiczuk | USMM |
| Chief Mate Harry Bleich | USMM |
| Electrician Anthony Bednarczyk | USMM |
| Oiler Walter Barnes | USMM |
| Cook Nicasio Banaag | USMM |
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A Careless Word A Needless Sinking