OT Vessel North Wind WWII

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04-10-2009, 11:31 PM
LMDawson

OT Vessel North Wind WWII

I am looking for a picture of a vessel that my grandfather, Aaron E. "Buzzy" Morrison, US Navy, was on during WWII. It's name was the North Wind, it sank on December 14th, 1944, off Alaska when it struck an iceburg. My grandfather was one of the few that was able to walk after they were rescued hours later because he was on night watch and had his coat on. The ship was a total loss but no crew were lost. I have little information on it other then it was a merchant marine vessel. My grandfather passed away on January 15th, 2001. Another great hero passed on that day, he inspired so much in me. I joined the USAF because I was so very proud of his service for our country while in the US Navy. Any help locating a picture of the North Wind would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Best Regards
Lisa
04-11-2009, 08:55 AM
Bob Womack

Lisa, I was unable to find a picture but found a mention HERE . If you could find the name of the line he served with, that would help drill down.

Bob
04-12-2009, 02:17 AM
John L. Lucci

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Originally Posted by LMDawson

I am looking for a picture of a vessel that my grandfather, Aaron E. "Buzzy" Morrison, US Navy, was on during WWII. It's name was the North Wind, it sank on December 14th, 1944, off Alaska when it struck an iceburg. My grandfather was one of the few that was able to walk after they were rescued hours later because he was on night watch and had his coat on. The ship was a total loss but no crew were lost. I have little information on it other then it was a merchant marine vessel. My grandfather passed away on January 15th, 2001. Another great hero passed on that day, he inspired so much in me. I joined the USAF because I was so very proud of his service for our country while in the US Navy. Any help locating a picture of the North Wind would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Best Regards
Lisa

A WW2 Edition of Jane's Fighting Ships might have a pic.
04-12-2009, 10:10 AM
7.62 NATO

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Originally Posted by John L. Lucci

A WW2 Edition of Jane's Fighting Ships might have a pic.

It probably won't be in Jane's because it was a merchant. Only North Wind in post ww2 Jane's or found on the web was the Navy/Coast Guard/Russian lend lease Northwind (WAGB 282)