Bigel Island

Island in Kwajalein Atoll.

 Unidentified Tanker
 

Sinking History
On January 31, 1944 destroyer USS Harrison was supporting cruiser USS San Francisco in the shelling of Gugegue Island. The ships spotted a Japanese tanker steaming north. Harrison fired 153 rounds of 5-inch shells at the target. The ship was left burning and sinking.

Although not confirmed, it is believed the vessel is either 541 ton net tender Katsura Maru or 723 ton Kotobuki Maru No. 3 both of which were sunk on that day.

 

F6F Hellcat 40121
Pilot Clem crashed February 1, 1944

 

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