US 'Cities Service Boston' aground on the rocks at Bass Point

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TitleUS 'Cities Service Boston' aground on the rocks at Bass PointPhoto Number000277Date1940-1950DescriptionThe United States tanker 'Cities Service Boston' ran aground at Bass Point, Shellharbour on the 16th May 1943. Despite the very rough seas, soldiers from the 6th Aust M.G. BN AIF rescued the entire crew of 62 Americans, with the tragic loss of four Australian soldiers. They were Sgt William Francis Allan, Pte Geoffrey William Pitt, Pte Raymond John Snell and Pte Bruce Howard Simmon. A memorial dedicated to their bravery on the 8th September 1968 stands on the northern side of Bass Point. PlaceBass PointLocationBass Point

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US 'Cities Service Boston' aground on the rocks at Bass Point