Heavy Seas at Fura Island
The Liberty Ship William H. Welch was driven aground by heavy seas. The ship broke in two. Heavy seas prevented lifeboats from being launched.
Ship Designation:
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Date Lost:
Saturday, February 26, 1944
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 35
Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| 3rd Engineer Bernhard Wolf | USMM |
| Messman John Vissetti | USMM |
| 2nd Cook Ronald Thompson | USMM |
| A.B. William Taber | USMM |
| O.S. Olaf Stoneman | USMM |
| Radio Officer Sam Spiegel | USMM |
| A.B. Henrik Sellstrom | USMM |
| Utility George Rusty | USMM |
| Utility Victor Roman | USMM |
| Utility Vernon Reeb | USMM |
| Radio Officer Rolland Penner | USMM |
| Oiler Andrew Pavlischak | USMM |
| Messman Albert Pagliarino | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Daniel Mcmahon | USMM |
| 1st Engineer Hugh Mcinnes | USMM |
| A.B. Elias Laskaris | USMM |
| O.S. Edgar Jones | USMM |
| Messman Edward Ishzaak | USMM |
| Oiler Klemens Hupa | USMM |
| 3rd Mate Frank Hoyer | USMM |
Pages
A Careless Word A Needless Sinking