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Rare Merchant Marine Tin Fish Club Certificate


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The Tin Fish Club was formed by Cadet Midshipmen of the Merchant Marine who were forced to abandon ship as the result of enemy action. This exclusive club only had a membership of approximately 400 survivors making this certificate quite a rare piece to find.

 

Austin S. Ryan was aboard the SS Richard Olney when it struck a mine off Tunisia on September 22, 1943. Although the certificate has July 22nd for the date of the action, I believe this date was written in error. The only action for this liberty ship was on September 22, 1943 resulting in the loss of two crewmen.

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