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 |
|---|---|
| Cook William Novack | USMM |
| 3rd Mate Edward Pawlowski | USMM |
| Sea 2c Roy Prater | USN |
| A.B. Peter Roti | USMM |
| Wiper Milton Ryan | USMM |
| Messman Walter Salvan | USMM |
| A.B. Rudolf Schmidt | USMM |
| Radio Officer Walter Skiba | USMM |
| Electrician Harry Sofer | USMM |
| 2nd Engineer Gordon Townsend | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking