7 November 1944 Part 52

Continuation: rescue of V 228, 7 November 1944

18:00

Weather: wind west-north-west, force 4–5; sea state 4–5; visibility 2 nautical miles; cloud 10/10; cloud base 200 metres.

M 452 reached V 228. In four towing attempts the third tow parted; on the fourth, V 228 slipped both anchors. The towline parted again, but the boat drifted clear with the south-westerly current. M 452 reconnected and towed V 228 towards Corbière. The conduct of Oberleutnant zur See Böcker and Leutnant zur See [Brütt, uncertain], commander of V 228, was commended. Both craft remained south of Corbière for a considerable time.

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0053 — original page 237