5 May 1942 Part 4

Summary

Alderney Harbour Captain diary

Location Details

Alderney; Cherbourg

Diary Entry

5 May 1942 Alderney Harbour Captain diary

Clear, visibility 2 nautical miles with fog patches; S 1–2, calm sea. 0610: HS 183/192 returned from patrol. 0615: Vp 213/1510 arrived from Cherbourg with Antonius, Henca and tug Hermes. Antonius carried four 10.5 cm guns to strengthen the island’s infantry strongpoints. 1040: Vp 213/1510 departed for Cherbourg with Claus, Schwalbe, Gerfried, Lena and tugs Hermes and B 125 S. 2230: HS 35/29 departed for patrol position.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2422, PG 37995, scan 0371.