Photos taken from LT Williams' TBF
Splash from DCs straddle U-67 abaft conning tower - shock wave can be seen forming just to starboard
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4 DCs explode - bow is visible in the left of the photo - note discoloration of plumes from the first two DCs containing Diesel oil from U-67 |
The tip of U-67's bow is barley visible as the boat sinks stern first - last wisps of DC plume are still visible indicating the speed with which the U-boat sank |
An oil slick and debris mark the spot of the attack - LT Williams dropped life jackets to the survivors and circled overhead |
USS McCormick approaches the scene of the attack about one hour after the attack |
USS McCormick circles the oil slick and debris |
USS McCormick enters the oil slick and rescues survivors |