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31 January 1943 Part 3

Summary

Monthly assessment of the Schokland loss

Location Details

Jersey

Diary Entry

31 January 1943 Monthly assessment of the Schokland loss

The steamer Schokland sank off Jersey owing to careless navigation by her Dutch captain. One hundred and thirty-six men on leave died. [This is the report’s attribution of responsibility and casualty figure.]

Source of Information 

T-1022 Roll 4008; PG 37546 | frame 0182, original page 4958. Extract from T1022_R4008_English_Translation.docx.

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