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15 August 1943 Part 2

Summary

M 4627 readiness and Minotaure Bordeaux escorts

Location Details

Not specified

Diary Entry

15 August 1943 M 4627 readiness and Minotaure Bordeaux escorts

15 August, 21:16: M 4627 cast off from pier. 22:24: sailed on the task of 14 August with V 204, Bordeaux and Minotaure under V 714. 22:50: adopted formation. 22:58: overtook a friendly convoy; V 714 exchanged ES signals. 23:45: Ida 1. 24:00: wind NNE 1–2, sea 1, visibility 15–20 nautical miles, moonlight. Signed König.

Source of Information 

T-1022 Roll 3129, 46th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3129_English_Translation.docx. Record 440a | Source PDF scans 440, 442, 443.

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