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Nevada

Ship Designation: 
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Date Lost: 
Thursday, December 16, 1943
Lost in Storm near Greenland
The Freighter SS Nevada foundered and sank in heavy seas during a raging gale. The USCG Comanche arrived on scene to find the ship down by the head with a 30 degree list. Thirty two men were lost when a lifeboat capsized on leaving the ship, another three were lost during rescue efforts.

Lost At Sea Log

Number of sailors in this log: 24

Namesort descending Service Branch
Galleyman Leonard Uher USMM
F/W Christian Wilson USMM
Wiper Frederick Yahn USMM
Steward Jack Yarosz USMM

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A Careless Word, A Needless Sinking