The Arthur Anderson (behind him and closer to the downbound trackline)noted he possily went over Caribou island shoal which has a depth of thirty six feet (six fathom shoal) since the ship was drawing twenty six feet and the waves were at the time at least fifteen to twenty do the math. The shoal was actually off position on the chart (corrected on later editions) by at least half a mile. He noted railings parted on deck around that time; and i'm sure he knew he had touched bottom, but would not have said anything on the radio. I am convinced he suffered damage that was aggravated by the waves, and that was the ultimate cause of her sinking.

Yours, Aye. Dave