1850, the draft aft had increased to , and Admiral Wilkinson ordered McCalla alongside to take off the salvage party. Within the hour, all hands were aboard McCalla and pulling clear of the stricken transport. Accidental sinking At 2023, the final blow came. The doomed ship was again torpedoed and in 30 seconds she sank in 340 fathoms. The following day, six PT boats were found to have torpedoed an "enemy" transport in Blanche Channel, after having been informed no friendly forces were in the area. PTs were then placed directly under Admiral Turner and given a liaison officer to keep them informed. AwardsMcCawley'' received five battle stars for World War II service. References External links McCawley-class attack transports World War II auxiliary ships of the United States World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Friendly fire incidents of World War II Ships built on the River Tees 1928 ships Maritime incidents in June 1943