What information is available about USS Turner, whose sinking a relative survived?
Short answerTurner sank after an internal explosion on 3 January 1944. A contemporary investigation into the sinking is identified for further research.
NotesUSS Turner, DD-648, served on Atlantic escort and anti-submarine operations, including escorting HMS Victorious. She sank on 3 January 1944 after an internal explosion. The precise cause is left unexplained. A contemporary investigation completed in 1944 is identified for the questioner, whose relative survived the sinking.