Mr. Waskow's parents emigrated from Germany, his father (Johann) in 1875 and his mother (Maria) in 1877. They were married on Feb 7, 1882 at Two Rivers, Wisconsin and became the parents of ten children: William, Bertha, Ernest, Charles, Frank, John, Edward, Lena, Ben and Fred.
The 1940 Census enumeration for Galveston, Texas lists Mr. Waskow on sheet 82a, line 36: residence- Central Hotel; born in Wisconsin; 47 years old; Single; one year of High School; at sea in 1935; occupation- Marine Engineer on Steamship.
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U.S. Merchant Marine
Service No: B 38911
Awards: Mariner's Medal, Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Bar, Merchant Marine Combat Bar with Star
Address of Record: Galveston, Texas
Built in 1919 for the U.S. Shipping Board, the SS Frances Salman was a steam-powered freighter with a tonnage of 2,609. In 1942, the ship was owned by Canadian Gulf Lines, Inc. of Houston, Texas.
On January 5, 1942, the Francis Salman left New York, arriving at St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 9th. Her crew of 28 men included Second Assistant Engineer Fred Carl Waskow. He was 48 years old.
On the 17th, the ship left St. John's and headed south. Unarmed and sailing alone, her destination was Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to pick up new cargo. The Frances Salman never made it to Newfoundland and was never heard from again.
The fate of the ship is detailed in the records of the Commander of the German submarine, U-552, that torpedoed and sank the Salman. According to Commander Erich Topp, the freighter was spotted the next morning, January 18th, about seven miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland. After several unsuccessful attacks, a G7e torpedo struck the ship aft, causing it to sink by the stern in eight minutes.
There were 28 Merchant Mariners on board. None survived.
The 1940 Census enumeration for Galveston, Texas lists Mr. Waskow on sheet 82a, line 36: residence- Central Hotel; born in Wisconsin; 47 years old; Single; one year of High School; at sea in 1935; occupation- Marine Engineer on Steamship.
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U.S. Merchant Marine
Service No: B 38911
Awards: Mariner's Medal, Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Bar, Merchant Marine Combat Bar with Star
Address of Record: Galveston, Texas
Built in 1919 for the U.S. Shipping Board, the SS Frances Salman was a steam-powered freighter with a tonnage of 2,609. In 1942, the ship was owned by Canadian Gulf Lines, Inc. of Houston, Texas.
On January 5, 1942, the Francis Salman left New York, arriving at St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 9th. Her crew of 28 men included Second Assistant Engineer Fred Carl Waskow. He was 48 years old.
On the 17th, the ship left St. John's and headed south. Unarmed and sailing alone, her destination was Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to pick up new cargo. The Frances Salman never made it to Newfoundland and was never heard from again.
The fate of the ship is detailed in the records of the Commander of the German submarine, U-552, that torpedoed and sank the Salman. According to Commander Erich Topp, the freighter was spotted the next morning, January 18th, about seven miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland. After several unsuccessful attacks, a G7e torpedo struck the ship aft, causing it to sink by the stern in eight minutes.
There were 28 Merchant Mariners on board. None survived.
Mr. Waskow's parents emigrated from Germany, his father (Johann) in 1875 and his mother (Maria) in 1877. They were married on Feb 7, 1882 at Two Rivers, Wisconsin and became the parents of ten children: William, Bertha, Ernest, Charles, Frank, John, Edward, Lena, Ben and Fred.
The 1940 Census enumeration for Galveston, Texas lists Mr. Waskow on sheet 82a, line 36: residence- Central Hotel; born in Wisconsin; 47 years old; Single; one year of High School; at sea in 1935; occupation- Marine Engineer on Steamship.
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U.S. Merchant Marine
Service No: B 38911
Awards: Mariner's Medal, Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Bar, Merchant Marine Combat Bar with Star
Address of Record: Galveston, Texas
Built in 1919 for the U.S. Shipping Board, the SS Frances Salman was a steam-powered freighter with a tonnage of 2,609. In 1942, the ship was owned by Canadian Gulf Lines, Inc. of Houston, Texas.
On January 5, 1942, the Francis Salman left New York, arriving at St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 9th. Her crew of 28 men included Second Assistant Engineer Fred Carl Waskow. He was 48 years old.
On the 17th, the ship left St. John's and headed south. Unarmed and sailing alone, her destination was Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to pick up new cargo. The Frances Salman never made it to Newfoundland and was never heard from again.
The fate of the ship is detailed in the records of the Commander of the German submarine, U-552, that torpedoed and sank the Salman. According to Commander Erich Topp, the freighter was spotted the next morning, January 18th, about seven miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland. After several unsuccessful attacks, a G7e torpedo struck the ship aft, causing it to sink by the stern in eight minutes.
There were 28 Merchant Mariners on board. None survived.
The 1940 Census enumeration for Galveston, Texas lists Mr. Waskow on sheet 82a, line 36: residence- Central Hotel; born in Wisconsin; 47 years old; Single; one year of High School; at sea in 1935; occupation- Marine Engineer on Steamship.
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U.S. Merchant Marine
Service No: B 38911
Awards: Mariner's Medal, Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Bar, Merchant Marine Combat Bar with Star
Address of Record: Galveston, Texas
Built in 1919 for the U.S. Shipping Board, the SS Frances Salman was a steam-powered freighter with a tonnage of 2,609. In 1942, the ship was owned by Canadian Gulf Lines, Inc. of Houston, Texas.
On January 5, 1942, the Francis Salman left New York, arriving at St. John's, Newfoundland, on the 9th. Her crew of 28 men included Second Assistant Engineer Fred Carl Waskow. He was 48 years old.
On the 17th, the ship left St. John's and headed south. Unarmed and sailing alone, her destination was Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to pick up new cargo. The Frances Salman never made it to Newfoundland and was never heard from again.
The fate of the ship is detailed in the records of the Commander of the German submarine, U-552, that torpedoed and sank the Salman. According to Commander Erich Topp, the freighter was spotted the next morning, January 18th, about seven miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland. After several unsuccessful attacks, a G7e torpedo struck the ship aft, causing it to sink by the stern in eight minutes.
There were 28 Merchant Mariners on board. None survived.
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