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 |
|---|---|
| A.B. Russell Warner | USMM |
| Oiler Walter Barnes | USMM |
| Deck Cadet John Mckelvey | USMM |
| Deck Maint. Clarence Wheatley | USMM |
| Chief Mate Harry Bleich | USMM |
| Utility Roger Messier | USMM |
| Messman Raymond Williams | USMM |
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A Careless Word A Needless Sinking