One of the rescuing ships — SS Kamen — sent a report of the torpedoing that was picked up by the destroyer USS Ericsson DD-440 6 , destroyer escorts USS Amick DE-168 6 and USS Atherton DE-169 2 , and frigate USS Moberly PF-63 6 ; they discovered U-853 bottomed in 108 feet , and dropped more than 100 depth charges through the night.