Torpedoed near British Guiana
The Freighter SS West Chetac was torpedoed while en route to Basra Iraq. Rough seas and suction from the sinking ship causes life boats to capsize which lead to many of the casualties.
Ship Designation:
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Date Lost:
Thursday, September 24, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 31
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Sea 2c William Meade | USN |
| Oiler Joseph Miller | USMM |
| Jr. 3rd Engineer Antone Montgakes | USMM |
| Sea 2c John Murawski | USN |
| Engine Cadet Robert Palmer | USMM |
| 2nd Mate George Parker | USMM |
| Wiper Emmet Poirrier | USMM |
| A.B. Henry Smith | USMM |
| Messman Clifford Twiss | USMM |
| A.B. John Williams | USMM |
| A.B. Thomas Yates | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking