SS Paul Hamilton - Wikipedia
WEBThe SS Paul Hamilton (Hull Number 227) was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II. She was named after Paul Hamilton, the third United States Secretary of the Navy. She was operated by the Black Diamond Steamship Company under charter with the Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration .
The Death of the SS Paul Hamilton – April 20, 1944 | VT Archives ...
WEBOn this day, April 20th, 1944, the largest loss of life on a WWII Liberty ship took place when the SS Paul Hamilton was sunk with all hands. But these men were killed not once, but twice. Yes, the German Junkers torpedo bombers did their work.
Death of SS Paul Hamilton – April 20th, 1944 | VT Foreign Policy
WEBOn this day, April 20th, 1944, the largest loss of life on a WWII Liberty ship took place when the SS Paul Hamilton was sunk with all hands. But these men were killed not once, but twice. Yes, the German Junkers torpedo bombers did their work.
Death of the SS Paul Hamilton – April 20th, 1944 - VT
WEBApr 22, 2022 · On this day, April 20th, 1944, the largest loss of life on a WWII Liberty ship took place when the SS Paul Hamilton was sunk with all hands. But these men were killed not once, but twice. Yes, the German Junkers torpedo bombers did their work.
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WEBLiberty Ship: Displacement: 14,250 tons (full load) Length: 441'7" Beam: 56'11" Draft: 27'7" Speed: 11 knots. Cruising radius 17,000 miles. Armament: 1 5"; 1 3"; 8 20mm. Complement: 8 officers, 39 men; 29 Naval Armed Guards. Cargo: Explosives, 500 troops. Steam reciprocating engines; 2,500 hp. Built at _____, and commissioned in 1942.
79 Years Ago: Worst WW2 Liberty Ship disaster claimed local …
WEBApr 18, 2023 · SPONSORED. 79 Years Ago: Worst WW2 Liberty Ship disaster claimed local soldier. April 18, 2023 by Chris Moyer. April 20 is the 79th anniversary of the worst US Liberty ship disaster of World War II, the sinking of the SS Paul Hamilton in the Mediterranean Sea by a German torpedo bomber.
SS Paul Hamilton: WW2's deadliest Liberty Ship disaster
WEBSS Paul Hamilton: WW2's deadliest Liberty Ship disaster - YouTube. CN Maritime History. 85 subscribers. Subscribed. 11. 223 views 2 years ago. Tonight, I talk about the SS Paul Hamilton, a ship...
The explosion of the SS Paul Hamilton in the Mediterranean Sea …
WEBThe explosion of the SS Paul Hamilton in the Mediterranean Sea on 20 April 1944. Official U.S. Coast Guard photograph, Gift of Stacy Hutchinson, from the Collections of the National WWII Museum.
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WEBThe SS Paul Hamilton was a Liberty Ship laden with ammunition along with 504 troops and 76 crew. The ship was en route to Algiers when a German Ju-88 aircraft launched a torpedo which struck the Hamilton, causing the ammunition to ignite. The resulting explosion claimed the lives of all 580 men aboard the Hamilton. Cpl. Lewis was among …
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WEBArmament: Stern-mounted 4 in (102 mm) deck gun for use against surfaced submarines, variety of anti-aircraft guns. For other United States ships named Paul Hamilton, see USS Paul Hamilton. The SS Paul Hamilton (Hull Number 227) was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II.
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