World War IITT Jack Carnes

The American TT Jack Carnes was torpedoed on August 31, 1942, by the German U-boat U-516. The vessel was en route from Swansea to Aruba in ballast. Twenty-nine people lost their lives, and 27 were rescued.

About TT Jack Carnes

  • Nationality

    Flag USA

  • Built

    1942

  • Wrecked

    31.08.1942

  • Carrier

    Sinclair Refining Co, New York/Wilmington

  • Tonnage

    6498 dvt

Casualties