FromSeatoSea
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Hi all,
I am attempting to research an Italian / German convoy and have hit a wall!
On the 17/18th September 1942, Wellington bombers located a convoy consisting of 3 MV's and 2 DR's at 33°15'N 23°43'E - the largest MV was estimated at 7-8000 tons, the two others were estimated at 4000 and 3000 tons. It was reported by crews that one of the DR's may have been a small Cruiser.
A force of Wellington bombers armed with 1000 lbs bombs and Torpedos intercepted the convoy and made a series of attacks. Multiple aircraft were damaged by flak and 3 men were wounded seriously.
Crews reported potential hits on the MV's and later, the 7-8000 tons MV was reported to be stationary and low in the water with its centre awash - there were several small boats about the same size as lifeboats located around the ship.
I would like to identify the convoy and ships involved if possible - any help would be gratefully received.
Cheers
I am attempting to research an Italian / German convoy and have hit a wall!
On the 17/18th September 1942, Wellington bombers located a convoy consisting of 3 MV's and 2 DR's at 33°15'N 23°43'E - the largest MV was estimated at 7-8000 tons, the two others were estimated at 4000 and 3000 tons. It was reported by crews that one of the DR's may have been a small Cruiser.
A force of Wellington bombers armed with 1000 lbs bombs and Torpedos intercepted the convoy and made a series of attacks. Multiple aircraft were damaged by flak and 3 men were wounded seriously.
Crews reported potential hits on the MV's and later, the 7-8000 tons MV was reported to be stationary and low in the water with its centre awash - there were several small boats about the same size as lifeboats located around the ship.
I would like to identify the convoy and ships involved if possible - any help would be gratefully received.
Cheers