World War IISS John Drayton

The American SS John Drayton was torpedoed on April 21, 1943, by the Italian U-boat Leonardo Da Vinci at position S 32.10′, E 34.50′, east of Durban. The vessel was en route from Bahrain to Cape Town, South Africa, in ballast.

About SS John Drayton

  • Nationality

    Flag USA

  • Built

    1942

  • Wrecked

    21.04.1943

  • Carrier

    United States War Shipping Adm. USA

  • Tonnage

    7177 brt

Casualties