27 December 1944 Part 10

Summary

Air or sea observations. Weather report

Location Details

Guernsey; Alderney

Diary Entry

27 December 1944

13:00

Weather: wind east, force 1; sea state 0; visibility 3–4 nautical miles; cloud 4/10; cloud base 1,500 metres.

In the variable visibility, drifting boats and floating objects were observed around Alderney and Guernsey. The Harbour Commandants were instructed to recover material where possible, taking account of current and fuel economy.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0152 — original page 321