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 |
|---|---|
| A.B. Jack Epperson | USMM |
| Chief Steward Frank Henriques | 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 |
| Jr. Engineer Charles Holton | USMM |
| 3rd Cook Cecil Garcia | USMM |
| Chief Mate Arthur Furnis | USMM |
| Chief Cook Clarence Bell | 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 |
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A Careless Word A Needless Sinking