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Marvyn Hawkins

In memory of:

Oiler Marvyn Hawkins

April 12, 1945
North Atlantic

Military Service


Force:

Merchant Navy

Unit:

Canadian Merchant Navy

Division:

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 268 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

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