After the patrol vessels USS Mohican SP-117 and USS Sabalo SP-225 took off all 77 members of Mohawk′s crew, Bridge attempted to tow Mohawk to shallow water, but before she could generate any forward movement, Mohawk sank rapidly in 100 feet of water, forcing Bridge to cut the tow line and go full speed ahead on both engines to get clear of the sinking Mohawk. [