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 |
|---|---|
| Jr. 3rd Mate Austin Dougherty | USMM |
| Messman Thomas Decesare | USMM |
| A.B. William Mclarin | USMM |
| A.B. Sikke Deyong | USMM |
| 1st Engineer James Mcnally | USMM |
| Utility Joseph Eisenhardt | USMM |
| 3rd Engineer Herman Menze | USMM |
| Messman Morris Fertman | USMM |
| A.B. Jack Mishkin | USMM |
| Oiler Manuel Francis | USMM |
| Wiper Andrew Moonan | USMM |
| Messman Thomas Harper | USMM |
| Cook William Novack | USMM |
| Messman Joseph Harrison | USMM |
| 3rd Mate Edward Pawlowski | USMM |
| O.S. Cecil Hart | USMM |
| A.B. Peter Roti | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Charles Arnold | USMM |
| Deck Maint. Sverre Isaksen | USMM |
| Wiper Milton Ryan | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking