17 October 1943 Part 6

Summary

Group B contribution 2 M 4618 escorts and WO training

Location Details

Jersey; St Malo

Diary Entry

17 October 1943 Group B contribution 2 M 4618 escorts and WO training

17 October, 02:00: harbour commandant's written order 28: escort Midsland to Saint-Malo, collect René-Marguerite from Jersey for Saint-Malo; departure time 22:00 and measures submitted. 21:40: sailed. 22:10: took over Midsland, M 4618 leading, original formation shown. 22:40: Ida 6. 23:50: Point 332. S 3–4, sea 3, moderate cloud and visibility. Signed Brandis.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 3129, 46th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3129_English_Translation.docx. Record 566 | Source PDF scans 566, 567, 568.