Torpedo Attack by Submarine U516
After leaving Takoradi on September 1st, the Wichita was never heard from again. The commander of the attacking submarine later reported that the ship went down in less than a minute after being hit.
Number of sailors in this log: 50
Name | Service Branch |
---|---|
2nd Mate Revel Corrigan | USMM |
Master Herman Chessman | USMM |
Oiler Doward Chapman | USMM |
A.B. Otto Brenneiser | USMM |
Deck Cadet Robert Bole | USMM |
Oiler Arthur Boissel | USMM |
Cox Lewis Barron | USN |
Ens William Bailey | USN |
O.S. Timothy Backas | USMM |
Chief Engineer Charles Arnold | USMM |