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Memorial USS William H. Welch
This memorial commemorates the sinking of the Liberty-ship USS William H. Welch. On 26 February 1944, 04:40 AM, she grounded at Fura Island in Black Bay. The ship's complement was 74 men. Of these, 62 were lost.
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- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Gary Henderson
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