11 July 1943 Part 3

Summary

Guernsey sweeps and delayed Maas convoy

Location Details

Guernsey; St Malo

Diary Entry

11 July 1943 Guernsey sweeps and delayed Maas convoy

11 July. Harbour Commandant ordered M 4615, M 4616, M 4618 and M 4610 to sail at 22:00 for Saint-Malo with steamer Maas in tow of Vulkan, and Irene and Corona. 19:00: SW–W force 5–6, sea 3–4, rain and local fog. After consultation with harbour captain and Convoy Office, postponed 24 hours.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 3129, 46th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3129_English_Translation.docx. Record 390 | Source PDF scans 390.