Collision with SS Montana
On her maiden voyage, the SS John Morgan collided with the SS Montana. A tremendious explosion followed. The John Morgan sank with all but three of her complement of 69.
Ship Designation:
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Date Lost:
Tuesday, June 1, 1943
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 42
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| A.B. John Nebraska | USMM |
| Messman Henry O'leary | USMM |
| F/W Jan Obara | USMM |
| Oiler Thomas Patterson | USMM |
| 2nd Mate Charles Rafferty | USMM |
| Utility Alberto Ramos | USMM |
| Deck Engineer Percy Reid | USMM |
| 3rd Engineer George Roffey | USMM |
| 2nd Mate Karl Saethre | USMM |
| A.B. Herman Schweitzer | USMM |
| O.S. Edmund Slaski | USMM |
| F/W Antonio Solano | USMM |
| 1st Engineer William Solar | USMM |
| Wiper David Stanley | USMM |
| A.B. Clifford Stevensen | USMM |
| O.S. Stanley Stockmal | USMM |
| Deck Cadet John Talbott | USMM |
| 3rd Cook Albert Tompson | USMM |
| Oiler Ralph Turner | USMM |
| Bosun Maurice Werley | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word..A Needless Sinking