Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Lecaffe
In memory of:
Messman John Lecaffe
April 12, 1945
Offshore, New York
Military Service
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
SS Silver Star Park (Toronto, Ontario) (175353)
Additional Information
On 12 April 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 269 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
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