13 July 1943 Part 2

13 July 1943 Guernsey sweeps and delayed Maas convoy

13 July, 22:20: sailed with convoy, M 4615 commanding. 22:35, Guernsey roads: tow stopped because Vulkan's towline was fouled. As clearing it would take about half an hour, Maas was ordered to anchor; Harbour Captain informed through MSS Peter Port. 22:40: Maas anchored; rest of convoy stopped. 22:43: with tug still not ready, convoy leader ordered Convoy Office Saint-Malo informed through Guernsey Harbour Commandant. 23:20: Vulkan still had fouled towline. 23:30: order to weigh [wording partly hidden]. 23:40: Morse order from MSS Convoy Office: proceed to Jersey with convoy. 23:50: Maas reported insufficient steam to weigh.

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