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 |
|---|---|
| Wiper Arthur Bestic | USMM |
| F/W William Butler | USMM |
| Purser Patrick Corr | USMM |
| A.B. Stephen Crist | USMM |
| Carpenter Sotirios Criticos | USMM |
| Oiler Eugene Curry | USMM |
| F/W John Derzy | USMM |
| Chief Cook Clarence Bell | USMM |
| A.B. Jack Epperson | USMM |
| Chief Mate Arthur Furnis | USMM |
| 3rd Cook Cecil Garcia | USMM |
| Jr. Engineer Charles Holton | USMM |
| 3rd Mate Frank Hoyer | USMM |
| Oiler Klemens Hupa | USMM |
| Messman Edward Ishzaak | USMM |
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A Careless Word A Needless Sinking