12 January 1945 Part 1

Summary

Air or sea observations. Shipping and convoy movements. Weather report

Location Details

Alderney; Cherbourg

Diary Entry

12 January 1945

08:00 — Wind north-east 6–8; sea 5; visibility 2 nautical miles; overcast; cloud base 800 metres. 12:00 — Wind north-north-east 7–8; sea 5–6; visibility 4 nautical miles; overcast; cloud base 800 metres.

To determine whether strong north-easterly or north-westerly winds affected convoy traffic at Cherbourg because of the destruction of the moles, Alderney radar was ordered to operate by day despite the poor visibility.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2422, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. T-1022 Roll 2422 — source scan 0765 (original diary page 18)