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:
-
Date Lost:
Saturday, February 26, 1944
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 35
| Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Purser Patrick Corr | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Daniel Mcmahon | USMM |
| A.B. Stephen Crist | USMM |
| Messman Albert Pagliarino | USMM |
| Carpenter Sotirios Criticos | USMM |
| Oiler Andrew Pavlischak | USMM |
| Oiler Eugene Curry | USMM |
| Radio Officer Rolland Penner | USMM |
| F/W John Derzy | USMM |
| Utility Vernon Reeb | USMM |
| A.B. Arie Don | USMM |
| Utility Victor Roman | USMM |
| A.B. Jack Epperson | USMM |
| Utility George Rusty | USMM |
| Chief Mate Arthur Furnis | USMM |
| A.B. Henrik Sellstrom | USMM |
| 3rd Cook Cecil Garcia | USMM |
| Radio Officer Sam Spiegel | USMM |
| Jr. Engineer Charles Holton | USMM |
| O.S. Olaf Stoneman | USMM |
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