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Broncholst Livingston Okinawa Typhoon

Posted by James Manley on January 19, 2013, 2:21 pm

Anyone have info on this ship. ON Oct, 9,1945 during a typoon it was washed up on a reef in Okinawa. All hands were rescued on Oct. 11,1945.
My father was the capitan and would appreciate any info. regarding the storm and your experiences.

Re: Broncholst Livingston Okinawa Typhoon

Posted by Ron Carlson on January 21, 2013, 10:52 pm, in reply to "Broncholst Livingston Okinawa Typhoon"

James,

A description of the typhoon and the damage it caused is found at http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq102-6.htm.

Note the correct spelling of the name of the ship: BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON.

Ron Carlson, Webmaster
Armed Guard / Merchant Marine website
www.armed-guard.com

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