[Article] “Damn the torpedoes!” The unsung heroes of our merchant marine Adjust Share By Helen Lawrenson, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Anecdotes Merchant marine Merchant mariners Naval operations Safety measures United States World War II, 1939-1945 More from Helen Lawrenson Covering the waterfront Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > July 1942 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close