Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John McConnell Nicol
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 21 Jul 1915 | Bothwell, Scotland | |
| Died | 7 Dec 1980 | (65) | Durham, England |
Roster information listed for John McConnell Nicol
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cape of Good Hope | Motor merchant | Second Engineer Officer | 11 May 1942 | U-502 (1) |
Personal information
John McConnell Nicol survived the sinking of Cape of Good Hope in the lifeboat in charge of the chief officer, which made landfall in the Dominican Republic. John was from Dewshill Cottages, Salsburgh, Shotts, Scotland. His brother James Steward Nicol (born 4 Jan 1921 in Bothwell, died 21 Oct 1998 in Shotts) also served in the Merchant Navy.
Sources
- Personal communication