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.
Ship Designation:
-
Date Lost:
Saturday, September 19, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 50
| Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Carpenter Benjamin Kane | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Charles Arnold | USMM |
| Oiler Arthur Boissel | USMM |
| Deck Cadet Robert Bole | USMM |
| A.B. Otto Brenneiser | USMM |
| Oiler Doward Chapman | USMM |
| Master Herman Chessman | USMM |
| 2nd Mate Revel Corrigan | USMM |
| Messman Thomas Decesare | USMM |
| A.B. Sikke Deyong | USMM |
| Utility Joseph Eisenhardt | USMM |
| Messman Morris Fertman | USMM |
| Oiler Manuel Francis | USMM |
| Messman Thomas Harper | USMM |
| Messman Joseph Harrison | USMM |
| O.S. Cecil Hart | USMM |
| Deck Maint. Sverre Isaksen | USMM |
| O.S. Raymond Jean | USMM |
| Wiper Verl Johnson | USMM |
| Chief Cook Cajus Kastrup | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking