14 July 1943 Part 4

Summary

Guernsey sweeps and delayed Maas convoy

Location Details

Guernsey; St Malo

Diary Entry

14 July 1943 Guernsey sweeps and delayed Maas convoy

14 July, 00:30: as Maas still lacked steam, task abandoned. Maas and Vulkan to remain at anchor, returning at 04:00 with a second tug. 00:32: Irene and Corona ordered by visual signal to return to Guernsey. 00:35: Vulkan went alongside Maas; rest entered. 01:05: M-boats, Irene and Corona secured in Guernsey. Intention: sail again at 22:00 for Saint-Malo. Signed Meier.

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.