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17 November 1942 Part 6

Summary

Shipping and convoy movements. Weather report

Location Details

Alderney; Cherbourg

Diary Entry

17 November 1942 Alderney Harbour Commandant diary

Cloudy, NNE 3–4, visibility 10–12 nautical miles, moderate sea. 1155: A drifting mine was destroyed by gunfire. 1840: FK 05/08 went to patrol position. 2130: Vp 712/722 arrived from Cherbourg with Spinel, Gerfried and Hydra. From today until further notice, “imminent danger without Red” applies daily from 1800; cancellation will be ordered on each occasion.

Source of Information 

T-1022 Roll 2422, PG 37995, scan 0439.

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