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 |
|---|---|
| 1st Engineer Hugh Mcinnes | USMM |
| Chief Engineer Daniel Mcmahon | USMM |
| Messman Albert Pagliarino | USMM |
| Oiler Andrew Pavlischak | USMM |
| Radio Officer Rolland Penner | USMM |
| Utility Vernon Reeb | USMM |
| Utility Victor Roman | USMM |
| Utility George Rusty | USMM |
| A.B. Henrik Sellstrom | USMM |
| Radio Officer Sam Spiegel | USMM |
| O.S. Olaf Stoneman | USMM |
| A.B. William Taber | USMM |
| 2nd Cook Ronald Thompson | USMM |
| Messman John Vissetti | USMM |
| 3rd Engineer Bernhard Wolf | USMM |
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