Army Transport Harriet A. Weed Destroyed By Torpedo in Florida

U.S. Army transport Harriet A. Weed, supporting troop movements on St. John's River in Florida, was destroyed by a torpedo.  It sank in less than a minute and became the third victim of torpedo activity in the river in six weeks.

While reconnoitering the river near where the Weed sank, the USS Vixen found a  torpedo of the type that destroyed the ship.  The keg torpedo was described as simple, but effective.

--Old B-R'er