Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Burt
In memory of:
Captain James Burt
April 12, 1945
Military Service
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
SS Silver Star Park (Toronto, Ontario) (175353)
Additional Information
His full name is James Charles Burt.
Husband of Eleanor Burt.
On April 12, 1945, the SS Silver Star Park collided with the American freighter Mamgore and caught fire off the coast of New York, USA, in the North Atlantic. At least 15 sailors, including the captain, were killed in the accident.
Commemorated on Page 268 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
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