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 |
|---|---|
| Jr. Engineer Charles Holton | USMM |
| Chief Steward Frank Henriques | USMM |
| 3rd Cook Cecil Garcia | USMM |
| Chief Mate Arthur Furnis | USMM |
| A.B. Jack Epperson | USMM |
| A.B. Arie Don | USMM |
| F/W John Derzy | USMM |
| Oiler Eugene Curry | USMM |
| Carpenter Sotirios Criticos | USMM |
| A.B. Stephen Crist | USMM |
| Purser Patrick Corr | USMM |
| F/W William Butler | USMM |
| Wiper Arthur Bestic | USMM |
| Wiper Moishe Berger | USMM |
| Chief Cook Clarence Bell | USMM |
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