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Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth
Posted by: Michael Lowrey ()
Date: June 14, 2011 03:42PM

Bill,

Our knowledge of what happened to various U-boat has gotten better over the past 8 years. Yes, the wreck off Dunbar is now believed to be U 74, not U 77.

The reason for this is based upon a lot more than just the description of the subamrine supposed involved in the incident off Peterhead. The key is actually the order sheets for both boats. U 74 was suppose to lay mines were the wreck off Dunbar and then return home. U 77 was suppose to lay mines off Kinniard Head and then return home. U 77 shouldn't have been off the First of Forth. Likewise, U 74 shouldn't have been as far north as were the incident with the trawlers took place and shouldn't have been out that long either.

Best wishes,
Michael

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WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Brian Donald 08/26/2003 09:52PM
Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Michael Lowrey 08/27/2003 01:03AM
Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Brian Donald 08/27/2003 01:01PM
Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Bill Bayne 06/12/2011 04:28PM
Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Michael Lowrey 06/14/2011 03:42PM
Re: WW ! U-boat in Firth of Forth Ellen Patrick 07/10/2017 08:56PM


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