A WWII documentary

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The HMT Rohna Documentary (2025)

A WWII transport ship equipped with non-functioning lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts was sunk by one of the first radio-guided missiles ever used in war. 1,015 U.S. soldiers were killed in the attack that remains the greatest loss of life at sea in the history of any U.S. war. Uncovered classified documents reveal that neglect and oversight contributed to the large number of casualties. The government deflected responsibility by declaring the disaster classified indefinitely while ordering all survivors to remain silent. The casualty families were stonewalled and most of them went to their own graves never knowing what happened; their boys just never came home. 

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Rohna Classified Movie Poster
80th Anniversary of HMT Rohna attack

On November 25, 2023 450 Rohna family members gathered for a preview screening on the 80th Anniversary of the attack. The following day families gathered for a Memorial Service.

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HMT Rohna Survivors 2001

“All of these men, who went through this, honored their country’s request not to speak of this terrible tragedy. But after the war was over, why didn't their country honor them by bringing this story out?”

-Darlene Berube (Survivor’s wife)

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National Outreach Campaign

Community Events

We are working on a National Outreach Campaign honoring the forgotten heroes and survivors.

In the Schools

The Rohna documentary is packed with interesting historical factors that will engage students.

Casualty Search

Casualty names from the Rohna attack are listed by state that include the heroes hometown.

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We are searching for the families of Rohna casualties and survivors.

If you are the next-of-kin of a Rohna casualty or survivor, please help us locate the families of all the Rohna heroes. Our research team is attempting to gather information about every person who was on the Rohna the day of the attack including survivors, Red Cross and crew. Please visit our ROHNA CASUALTY page.