Struck Mine in Delaware Bay
The Tug, SS John R. Williams was struck by a mine which had been laid by the German submarine U-373 on June 24, 1942 off of Cape May, New Jersey. Only four of the crew survived.
Ship Designation:
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Date Lost:
Wednesday, June 24, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 14
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Master Leroy Allen | USMM |
| 2nd Mate Nason Billings | USMM |
| A.B. Simeon Cronk | USMM |
| F/W Paris Gibbs | USMM |
| Cook Joaquin Grace | USMM |
| F/W John Jenkins | USMM |
| Messman Coleman Kelly | USMM |
| Chief Mate William Masters | USMM |
| Radio Officer John Mcintyre | USMM |
| 1st Engineer John Mckay | USMM |
| A.B. Theodore Olsen | USMM |
| F/W Charles Pieloch | USMM |
| Oiler John Sweeney | USMM |
| Oiler Carl Wynne | USMM |
A Careless Word..A Needless Sinking