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The history of HMS Tribune as compiled on this page is extracted from Tribune's patrol reports and logbooks. Corrections and details regarding information from the enemy's side (for instance the composition of convoys attacked) is kindly provided by Mr. Platon Alexiades, a naval researcher from Canada.

The page of HMS Tribune was created in January 2012.

This page was last updated in April 2024.

20 Aug 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted basin trials at Greenock. (1)

21 Sep 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted trials off Greenock. (2)

24 Sep 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted trials off Greenock. (2)

24 Sep 1939
With her conversion almost completed, HMS Asturias (Capt. Retd. C.F. Allsup, DSO, RN) departed Belfast for the Clyde where she arrived later the same day. She was escorted by HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr. G.A.M.V. Harrison, RN) and HMS Widgeon (Lt.Cdr. R. Frederick, RN).

Some gunnery control instruments had to be fitted but were not yet available. (3)

25 Sep 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted trials off Greenock. She was escorted by HMS Widgeon (Lt.Cdr. R. Frederick, RN). (4)

30 Sep 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is docked at the Elderslie dock at Glasgow. (2)

1 Oct 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is undocked. (5)

12 Oct 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (5)

13 Oct 1939
Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted trials in the Clyde area. (5)

17 Oct 1939
Around 1115A/17, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from her builders yard for acceptance trial which were completed succesfully. She then departed the Clyde area for Portsmouth. She is escorted by HMS Shikari (Cdr. J.H. Lewis, RN). (5)

19 Oct 1939
Around 1235A/19, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) arrived at Portsmouth (Fort Blockhouse) from the Clyde. (5)

20 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Yarmouth. (5)

21 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Yarmouth. Upon completion of these exercises HMS Tribune proceeded to Portsmouth. (5)

22 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Portsmouth. (5)

25 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Portsmouth. (5)

26 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Portsmouth. (5)

27 Oct 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted independent exercises off Portsmouth. (5)

31 Oct 1939
Around 0900A/31, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Portsmouth for Portland where she arrived around 1430A/31. Tribune is escorted by HMS Malcolm (Capt. T.E. Halsey, RN). Both ships arrive at Portland after a few hours. At Portland Tribune is to conduct torpedo discharge trials. (5)

1 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted torpedo discharge trials off Portland. (6)

2 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted torpedo discharge trials off Portland. (6)

3 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted torpedo discharge trials off Portland. (6)

4 Nov 1939
Around 1330A/4, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Portland for Portsmouth where she arrived around 1850A/4. She is escorted by HMS Sardonyx (Lt.Cdr. W.A.F. Hawkins, RN). (6)

12 Nov 1939
Around 1200A/12, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Portsmouth for Portland. Tribune is escorted by HMS Warrior II (Capt.(Retd.) K.A. Beattie, DSO, RN). Both ships arrive at Portland after a few hours (1645A/12). At Portland Tribune is to conduct experimental torpedo trials. (6)

13 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

14 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

15 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

16 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

17 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

18 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

19 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

20 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted experimental torpedo trials off Portland. (6)

21 Nov 1939
At 0800Z/21, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Portland for Portsmouth. She arrived at Portsmouth at 1400Z/21. (6)

24 Nov 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted attack exercises off Portsmouth with HMS Warrior II (Capt.(Retd.) K.A. Beattie, DSO, RN) as the target. (6)

27 Nov 1939

For the positions of HMS Tribune during her 1st war patrol see the map below.

(7)

27 Nov 1939
Around 2030Z/27, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Portsmouth for her 1st war patrol. This is a short patrol in the North Sea. Tribune is escorted to the North Goodwin light vessel by HMS Saladin (Lt.Cdr. L.J. Dover, RN). From there HMS Leda (Lt.Cdr. N.R. Courthope-Munroe, RN) took over. (7)

30 Nov 1939
At 0100Z/30 in position 57°22'N, 02°20'E, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) sighted an unknown submarine which is challenged. At the time it was believed that this might be HMS Unity (Lt.Cdr. J.F.B. Brown, RN) (but this was not the case) and after the submarine dived, contact was lost.

This might have been the German U-boat U-21, which was operating in this general area but she reported nothing. (7)

2 Dec 1939
Around 1245Z/2, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) ended her 1st war patrol at Rosyth. (7)

4 Dec 1939
Around 1530Z/4, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 2nd war patrol. She is to patrol off the South coast of Norway in a position centred on 250° - Lister Light - 30 nautical miles. This is an uneventful patrol, only neutral vessels are encountered.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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7 Dec 1939
At 0030Z/7, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) arrived in her initial assigned patrol area near Lister. (7)

10 Dec 1939
At 1630Z/10, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) left the Lister area to proceed to patrol in 'Area C 4' as ordered in Capt. S 2's signal timed 1343Z/9. (7)

12 Dec 1939
At 0610Z/12, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) dived in position 57°56.5'N, 09°30'E for a day of submerged patrol. The Asdic operator reported 'pump' noised close to which were heard intermittently until 0640Z/12 when sounds of motors were heard on the same bearing.

At 0715Z/12, HMS Tribune came to periscope depth. There was nothing in sight. Motor noises intermittent.

At 0742Z/12, motor noises were heard at increased speed. HMS Tribune altered coure to close on the bearing heard.

At 0815Z/12, the motor noises stopped suddenly.

At 0830Z/12, HMS Tribune went to 85 feet and set double Asdic listening watch. All auxiliary motors were stopped.

At 0900Z/12, pump noises were heard.

At 1038Z/12, motor noises were heard, at slow speed though.

At 1040Z/12, motors stopped. It was assumed that these noises came from another submarine in the vicinity and it was suspected that he was aware of the presence of HMS Tribune and was deploying similar tactics. If this was a uboat it was thought to be not on patrol but on passage and was anxious to get going as soon as possible and then would surface giving an opportunity for attack. No further noises were however heard.

At 1800Z/12, HMS Tribune surfaced in position 57.56.2'N, 09.30.5'E and assumed surface patrol. [No German uboat was in this position on this day.] (7)

18 Dec 1939
At 1630Z/18, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) left patrol to return to Rosyth. (7)

20 Dec 1939
Around 1045Z/20, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) ended her 2nd war patrol at Rosyth. (7)

21 Dec 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is docked in No.3 graving dock at the Rosyth Dockyard. (8)

26 Dec 1939
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is undocked. (8)

3 Jan 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted A/S and attack exercises in the Firth of Forth with HMS Griffin (Lt.Cdr. J. Lee-Barber, RN) and HMS Woolston (Lt.Cdr. W.J. Phipps, RN). (9)

5 Jan 1940
Around 1430Z/5, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 3rd war patrol. She is to patrol off the South coast of Norway and in the Kattegat.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(7)

12 Jan 1940
At 1642Z/12, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) left the area near Lister to proceed to ' Area C 4 '. (7)

13 Jan 1940
At 1900Z/13, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) crossed two torpedo tracks in position 57°58'N, 10°15'E. Tribune dived but nothing further was heard or seen.

No German U-boat was in the area and the 'attack' was most likely bogus. (7)

17 Jan 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) fires a total of eight torpedoes against ' what is identified as ' an enemy submarine in the Skagerrak about 15 nautical miles east-north-east of Skagen, Denmark in position 57°50'N, 11°00'E. No German U-boat was in the area.

Lt.Cdr. Davies was very ill at the time of the attack. The 1st lieutenant (Lt. A.R. Cheyne, RN) took over from him around noon this day. Upon returning from patrol Lt.Cdr. Davies spent some time in hospital.

0243Z/17 - Sighted a darkened object on the port bow. Altered course towards.

0246Z/17 - The object was identified as a submarine at a range of 2000 to 2500 yards.

0248Z/17 - The Asdic operator reported HE right ahead.

0250Z/17 - Fired six torpedoes from the internal bow tubes. The tracks were seen to run towards the target but no explosions followed.

0255Z/17 - Fired two torpedoes from the external bow tubes.

0256Z/17 - Dived. When diving Lt.Cdr. Davies felt a heavy shudder while he was in the conning tower. He thought this was a torpedo explosion. This was not felt in the control room.

No German U-boat was in this area and it is not clear what Tribune attacked. (7)

20 Jan 1940
Around 1600Z/20, HMS Tribune (Lt. A.R. Cheyne, RN, temporarily in command as Lt.Cdr. Davies was sick) ended her 3rd war patrol at Rosyth.

Tribune has developed serious engine problems during this patrol.

Repairs were carried out followed by trials, more repairs and more trials. By mid-March it was decided that Tribune was to proceed to her builders yard to correct these defects. (7)

13 Feb 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. (10)

14 Feb 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. (10)

15 Feb 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. Also a practice attack was made on HMS Weston (Lt.Cdr. S.C. Tuke, RN). (10)

17 Feb 1940
HMS Truant (Lt.Cdr. C.H. Hutchinson, RN) conducted exercises in the Firth of Forth together with HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) which last submarine was also conducting engine trials. Practice attacks are made by both submarines on HMS Electra (Lt.Cdr. S.A. Buss, MVO, RN). (11)

19 Feb 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. Also special exercises were carried out aircraft. (10)

21 Feb 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. Also a gunnery exercise was carried out. (10)

11 Mar 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted engine trials in the Firth of Forth. (12)

12 Mar 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is docked in No.3 graving dock at the Rosyth Dockyard. (12)

13 Mar 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) is undocked. (12)

20 Mar 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted compass adjustment trials off Rosyth. (12)

22 Mar 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) conducted D/G trials off Rosyth.

These were followed by exercises which included A/S exercises with HMS Whitley (Lt.Cdr. G.N. Rolfe, RN) and HMS Westminster (Lt.Cdr. A.A.C. Ouvry, RN). (12)

24 Mar 1940
Around 1315A/24, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Rosyth for Scapa Flow, she is escorted by HMS Nubian (Cdr. R.W. Ravenhill, RN) which joined off Methil. (12)

25 Mar 1940
Around 1400A/25, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) arrived at Scapa Flow from Rosyth. (12)

28 Mar 1940
Around 1400A/28, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) departed from Scapa Flow for Greenock. She is escorted by HMS Firedrake (Lt.Cdr. S.H. Norris, DSC, RN). (12)

30 Mar 1940
Around 1200A/30, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. G.P.S. Davies, RN) arrived at Greenock for repairs to her engines by her builder. (12)

10 May 1940
Upon completion of the repairs to her engine clutches HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from her builders yard at Greenock and then conducted engine trials in the Clyde area. (13)

11 May 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted exercises in Loch Long. (13)

12 May 1940
Around 1000A/12, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Greenock for her 4th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the North Sea, in position 57°25'N, 05°30'E (north of the German Mine Declared Area). Only Danish fishing vessels were encountered.

On departure first some exercises were carried out in Loch Long.

At 1220A/12, HMS Norwich City (Ch.Skr. P. Newman, RNR) joined as escort. She remained in company until 2230A/13 after they had passed through the Pentland Firth. They parted company in position 58°43'N, 02°50'W. (7)

12 May 1940
For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during her 4th war patrol see the map below.

26 May 1940
At 2207A/26, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) left patrol to proceed to Rosyth. (7)

28 May 1940
Around 0600A/28, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) ended her 4th war patrol at Rosyth. (14)

3 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) is wiped at Rosyth. (15)

4 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted compass swing trials off Rosyth. (15)

5 Jun 1940
At 1100A/5, HMS Tetrarch (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Mills, RN) departed Rosyth for her 3rd war patrol. She was to patrol off the South coast of Norway.

Before leaving the Firth of Forth exercises were carried out with HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN). (16)

7 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted engine trials off Rosyth. (15)

9 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted compass swing trials off Rosyth. (15)

10 Jun 1940
Around 2205A/10, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 5th war patrol at Rosyth. She was ordered to patrol off the West coast of Norway.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(17)

12 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) arrived in her patrol area off Stadtlandet. (7)

20 Jun 1940
At 0015A/20, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN), while near position 62°15'N, 03°47'E, boarded the Norwegian fishing vessel Hilding (of Malloy No.SF42SV, about 15 to 20 tons). The Hilding was released after examination. (7)

22 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) makes a torpedo attack on the German armed merchant cruiser (raider) Schiff 33 / Pinguin off Standlandet, Norway. All torpedoes fired missed their target.

0136A/22 - Dived on sighting a ship bearing 090°, position 61°44'N, 04°29'E. The ship was later seen to be a merchant ship of about 7000 to 8000 tons proceeding on course 270°. Range was about 3000 yards.

0203A/22 - Fired four torpedoes but no hits were obtained.

0208A/22 - Surfaced to chase and attack with the deck gun but the contact was soon lost in a rain squall. The chase was abandoned after almost half an hour and course was set to patrol further to the south in the Stavanger area. (7)

23 Jun 1940
At 0745A/23, in approximate position 59°03'N, 05°05'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) sighted three trawlers apparently carrying out an A/S patrol.

These were most likely the auxiliary submarine chasers UJ 123, UJ 124 and UJ 127 from the 12th UJ flotilla en-route from Wesermunde to Bergen which had been ordered to conduct an A/S search near Utsira on this day due to reported enemy submarine activity in that area by the B-dienst.

At 2244A/23, HMS Tribune left patrol to return to Rosyth. (18)

25 Jun 1940
Around 0800A/25, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) ended her 5th war patrol at Rosyth. (17)

29 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted sound trials in the lock at the Rosyth Dockyard. (15)

30 Jun 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted compass adjustment trials at Rosyth. (15)

4 Jul 1940
Around 1200A/4, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 6th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol off the West coast of Norway near Bergen.

On departure gunnery exercises and D/G trials were carried out.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(7)

9 Jul 1940
At 0050A/9, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) left patrol to return to Rosyth. (7)

10 Jul 1940
Around 0830A/10, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) ended her 6th war patrol at Rosyth. (7)

17 Jul 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted compass adjustment trials at Rosyth. (19)

25 Jul 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted exercises in the Firth of Forth. (19)

27 Jul 1940
Shortly after 2000A/27, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Rosyth for her 7th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol off the South coast of Norway. An uneventful patrol.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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5 Aug 1940
Around 0700A/5, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) ended her 7th war patrol at Rosyth. The patrol had been uneventful. (21)

8 Aug 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) is docked in the floating dock (AFD 3) at the Rosyth Dockyard. (22)

10 Aug 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) is undocked. (22)

23 Aug 1940
Around 2245A/23 HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) and HMS Trident (Lt.Cdr. G.M. Sladen, RN) departed from Rosyth for Scapa Flow escorted by HMS White Bear (Capt. R. Gill, RNR), arriving at Scapa Flow around 1900A/24. (23)

25 Aug 1940
For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during her 8th war patrol see the map below.

25 Aug 1940
Around 1100A/25, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) and HMS Trident (Lt.Cdr. G.M. Sladen, RN) departed Scapa Flow for their 8th and 13th war patrols respectively. They were ordered to patrol in the North Atlantic to the North-West of the Hebrides on an anti-Uboat patrol.

They were escorted by HMS White Bear (Capt. R. Gill, RNR) until 2200A/25 when they parted company near the Butt of Lewis. (7)

6 Sep 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) attacks what was thought to be an enemy submarine about 15 nautical miles north-east of St. Kilda, Hebrides in position 57°58'N, 08°14'W. Two torpedoes were fired but these missed their target. No enemy submarine were however in the immediate area and it is not clear what was attacked by HMS Tribune.

Closest were U-56 which was in approximate position 58°57'N, 07°00'W (circa 70 nautical miles away) and U-61 which was in approximate position 56°51'N, 09°48'W (circa 84 nautical miles away). Neither of these submarines reported anything of interest at this time.

Even closer was HMS Trident which was in position 57°48'N, 09°33'W at 0513A/6 (43 nautical miles away) when she dived. This submarine only surfaced at 0026A/7 and also reported nothing.

0600A/6 - Heard loud HE bearing red 150°. bearing drew rapidly ahead.

0602A/6 - Contact was now ahead, range about 1400 yards. Nothing could be sighted through the periscope however. The target crossed ahead and Tribune altered course. Asdic was still in contact.

0633A/6 - While Tribune was stopped at greater depth Asdic reported that it looked like that three torpedoes were fired.

0637A/6 - Tribune came to 60 feet. The target was right ahead at a range of about 1000 yards.

0638A/6 - The target crossed the bow at a range of about 700 yards.

0640A/6 - Fired two torpedoes from a depth of 70 feet. The torpedoes were set to 44 and 38 feet. 25 Seconds after firing the first torpedo there was a violent explosion and the HE immediately ceased. The second torpedo was heard to detonate after 8 minutes at the end of its running range. Came to periscope depth but found nothing in sight.

0655A/6 - Surfaced to collect evidence. Oil was seen to float on the surface and it was also though that some clothing was seen. This was not seen again after Tribune had turned. (7)

7 Sep 1940
Around 0700A/7, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) and HMS Trident (Lt.Cdr. G.M. Sladen, RN) made rendezvous with HMS White Bear (Capt. R. Gill, RNR) near Barra Head. They then set course to proceed in company to the Clyde.

They arrived at Rothesay around 2200A/7 ending their war patrols. (24)

16 Sep 1940
Around 1710A/16, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Holy Loch for her 9th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Bay of Biscay.

She first proceeded to Rothesay where she arrived around 1940A/16 and then departed again around 2300A/16.

Passage south through the Irish Sea was made together with HMS Cachalot (Lt.Cdr. J.D. Luce, RN) and HMS Utmost (Lt. J.H. Eaden, DSC, RN). They were escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN).

They all parted company around 0540A/19 west of the Scilly Islands.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(7)

20 Sep 1940
Around 0900A/20, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) arrived at Falmouth to repair a defect. She had turned round at 2347A/19 after having received permission to do so. (7)

22 Sep 1940
After engine repairs HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Falmouth at 2300A/22 to resume her patrol. She was ordered to patrol off Ushant. (7)

25 Sep 1940
Around 0600A/25, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed her patrol area off Ushant to proceed to a new patrol area near Ile de Groix in the approaches to Lorient. (7)

26 Sep 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) attacked the German submarine U-138 with five torpedoes about 10 nautical miles South-West of Ile de Groix in position 47°32'N, 03°38'W. All torpedoes fired missed their target. Tribune was depth charged after this attack but managed to escape.

According to German sources the U-boats were U-47 and the above mentioned U-138. They were making rendezvous with the auxiliary submarine chasers UJ-122, UJ-128 and UJ-E. The KTB of U-138 mentions that one of the torpedoes ran under and another one missed just ahead.

1035A/26 - Sighted a type 7 U-boat bearing 040°. Range was 3500 yards. The course of the U-boat was 310°. Started attack.

The U-boat turned away and when the attack was set up she was stern on. A second U-boat was now sighted bearing 110°, range 3000 yards, course 350°. Turned to attack this U-boat.

1047A/26 - In position 47°32'N, 03°38'W fired five torpedoes from 2700 yards. It was intended to fire six torpedoes but tube no.5 misfired. All torpedoes missed. Four end of run detonations were heard between 8 and 10 minutes after firing. These U-boats were making rendezvous with A/S trawlers to enter Lorient. Two of these trawlers closed and started dropping depth charges but these were not close.

1200A/26 - The trawlers were seen to close at high speed and dropped two depth charges fairly close. Both trawlers left the area shortly afterwards. (25)

29 Sep 1940
From around 0900A/29 to about 1500A/29, to the south of Ile de Groix, in position 47°29'N, 03°30'W, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) sighted what are thought to be A/S and or M/S trawlers working in pairs. Four of them then proceeded westwards while the others remained in the area sweeping. In all twelve were seen to be operating in the area and it was considered that the four that had proceeded westwards were going out to meet the incoming uboat which had been mentioned in Vice Admiral Submarines signal timed 1126A/29 while the remaining eight kept the homeward route clear.

In his analysis of the situation Lt. Balston seems to be correct as the German submarine U-137 arrived at Lorient later this day. She was escorted in by the auxiliary submarine chasers UJ 122, UJ 128 and the auxiliary patrol vessels V 404 and V 410. This must have been the four trawlers which had proceeded westwards to meet the incoming uboat. The other trawlers were most likely auxiliary minesweepers from the 16th M/S Flotilla. (26)

30 Sep 1940
At 2030A/30, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) left patrol to return to the UK (Holy Loch). (7)

2 Oct 1940
At 0700A/2, near Bishop Rock, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN), made rendezvous with HMS Tuna (Lt.Cdr. M.K. Cavenagh-Mainwaring, RN) and their escort towards Holy Loch, HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (27)

3 Oct 1940
Around 2100A/3, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) ended her 9th war patrol at Holy Loch. Tribune returned from patrol with engine problems (which was not for the first time). (7)

6 Oct 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) grounded at Holy Loch when her anchor dragged. She was towed off later the same day. (27)

7 Oct 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) arrived at Ardrossan for a short refit. She was docked in the 'old' graving dock. (27)

22 Oct 1940
Upon undocking on completion of her short refit, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) proceeded from Ardrossan for Holy Loch. (27)

28 Oct 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted sound trials at Holy Loch. (27)

29 Oct 1940
Around 1500A/29, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) departed from Holy Loch for a trial run in the Irish Sea during which she was escorted by HMS Philante (Capt.(Retd.) H.S. Bowlby, RN). (27)

31 Oct 1940
During her engine trials, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) suffers a fire in port main motor. She turns back and arrived at Holy Loch around 2320A/31. (27)

5 Nov 1940
Late in the afternoon, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) proceeded from Holy Loch to Rothesay. (28)

6 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (28)

7 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (28)

8 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area on completion of which she proceeded to Holy Loch. (28)

11 Nov 1940
In the morning, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, RN) proceeded from Holy Loch to Glasgow for a battery refit at the Barclay Curle shipyard. (29)

26 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) ended her battery refit at Glasgow and returns to Holy Loch arriving there around 1200A/26. (28)

28 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) conducted noise, compass swing and D/G trials at Holy Loch. (28)

29 Nov 1940
HMS Tuna (Lt.Cdr. M.K. Cavenagh-Mainwaring, DSO, RN) and HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) both conducted night exercises in the Clyde area during the night of 29/30 November 1940 making practice attacks on each other. (30)

30 Nov 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) conducted D/G trials off Helensburg. (28)

3 Dec 1940
Around 1400A/3, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) departed from Holy Loch for her 10th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Bay of Biscay, initially near Ile de Groix.

Passage south through the Irish Sea was made together with HMS Thunderbolt (Lt. C.B. Crouch, RN) and HMS Cachalot (Lt.Cdr. J.D. Luce, DSO, RN). They were escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN) until 0630A/6 when they all parted company near Bishops Rock.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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14 Dec 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) is ordered to patrol near Ile d'Yeu as ordered in Vice Admiral Submarines signal timed 0606A/14. (7)

16 Dec 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) attacked the German tanker Karibisches Meer (6973 GRT, built 1917) on passage from Brest to Royan. She was at that moment escorted by the minesweeper M 13 and the auxiliary patrol boat V 411 in the Bay of Biscay east-north-east of Ile de Yeu, France in position 46°46'N, 02°38'W. All torpedoes fired missed their target.

During the depth charge attacks V 411 was damaged by her own depth charges leaving her unable to proceed under her own power. The auxiliary patrol boat V 406 towed her to St. Nazaire.

1015A/16 - Sighted aircraft to the Northward.

1110A/16 - Sighted smoke bearing 330°. Shortly afterwards sighted a dazzle-painted tanker with a trawler ahead and one astern. They were steering 140°. Closed to attack.

1121A/16 - Fired six torpedoes from the internal bow tubes. Range was 4500 yards. No.1 tube misfired but was fired as the last torpedo of the salvo instead. All torpedoes were heard to run. After the attack the aircraft was quite close and the trawlers were closing at speed so Tribune went deep. About 30 depth charges were dropped in half an hour but Tribune manages to slip away. (31)

19 Dec 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) attacked a transport of 4000 to 5000 tons in the Bay of Biscay west of Belle Ile, France in position 47°21'N, 04°14'W.

[We have so far been unable to identify the ship attacked. It is likely that it the escort was indeed a Mowe-class torpedo boat it was the Wolf which was based at Brest at this time. Unfortunately no logbook (KTB) is available for this ship for this time.]

0953A/19 - Heard HE.

0940A/19 - Sighted a Mowe-class torpedo boat bearing 270°. Started attack.

0945A/19 - Sighted a merchant vessel of 4000 to 5000 tons. She was dazzle-painted. Bearing 270°, course 080°. Broke off attack on the torpedo boat and shifted to this ship. The attack was very difficult due to the effective camouflage.

1012A/19 - Fired six torpedoes from the internal bow tubes from 7500 yards. One explosion followed 35 seconds after firing. This explosion put the Asdic out of order. Two more explosions followed after about 7 and 8 minutes. Tribune went deep upon firing. The torpedo boat did not counter-attack. (7)

20 Dec 1940
At 1955A/20, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) left patrol to return to Holy Loch.

One minute later, as HMS Tribune surfaced, a torpedo left unexpectedly from No.7 torpedo external torpedo tube and hit the bottom, the resulting explosion damaged the torpedo in No.8 tube (also an external tube) which had also to be discharged. (7)

22 Dec 1940
At 0900A/22, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN), made rendezvous near Longships lighthouse with her escort towards Holy Loch, HMS Victrix (T/Lt. R.R. Taylor, RNR). (32)

24 Dec 1940
Around 0630A/24, HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) ended her 10th war patrol at Holy Loch. (7)

28 Dec 1940
HMS Tribune (Lt. E.F. Balston, DSO, RN) conducted noise trails at Holy Loch. (32)

3 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) proceeded from Holy Loch to Ardrossan wheere she is immediately docked. (33)

5 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) is undocked. She then proceeded from Ardrossan to Rothesay. (33)

6 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) proceeded from Rothesay to Holy Loch. (33)

7 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) is wiped at Holy Loch. (33)

8 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (33)

9 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (33)

10 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area. (33)

14 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted D/G trials off Helensburg. (33)

16 Jan 1941
During 16/17 January 1941, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Breda (Capt.(Retd.) A. E. Johnston, RN). Also a speed trial was made on the Arran measured mile. (33)

21 Jan 1941
Around 0845A/21, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) departed from Holy Loch for her 11th war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Bay of Biscay.

During the passage south through the Irish Sea she was escorted by the Free French minesweeper FFS La Moqueuse. They parted company around 0730A/23. (7)

21 Jan 1941
For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during her 11th war patrol see the map below.

22 Jan 1941
Around 1200A/22, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) arrived at Milford Haven to repair an engine defect. She departed to continue her passage to her patrol area around 1800A/22. (7)

24 Jan 1941
Around 2000A/24, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) arrived in her patrol area. (7)

27 Jan 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) tries to intercept the Italian submarine Commandante Alfredo Cappellini in position 45°44'N, 02°32'W. The Italian submarine was damaged and was returning to Bordeaux. Nothing was seen though during 27/28 January. (7)

6 Feb 1941
At 2000A/6, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) left patrol to return to Holy Loch. (7)

9 Feb 1941
At 1415A/9, near Trevose Head, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN), made rendezvous with her escort towards Holy Loch, the Free French minesweeper FFS La Moqueuse. (7)

10 Feb 1941
Around 2200A/10, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) ended her 11th war patrol at Holy Loch. (34)

14 Feb 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted compass adjustment trials at Holy Loch. (34)

15 Feb 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted is wiped at Holy Loch. (34)

21 Feb 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted D/G trials off Helensburg. (34)

24 Feb 1941
Around 1600A/24, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) and HMS Taku (Lt. J.F.B. Brown, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Halifax, Canada.

They were escorted until 1930A/25 by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). (7)

24 Feb 1941
For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during the passage from Holy Loch to Halifax see the map below.

2 Mar 1941
At 1200N/2, while in mid-Atlantic, in position 54°10'N, 27°40'W, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) encounters a large liner of about 20000 tons bearing 240°, distance 7 nautical miles, course 290°. Tribune closed and challenged the liner according to her instructions. The liner hoisted some flags that were unreadable, the liner turned away and kept a range of about 5 nautical miles. She was then heard to signal a distress message, giving her identity as Orcades (British, 23456 GRT, built 1937). Efforts to communicate with a lamp were ignored by Orcades but the words ' British submarine ' that were spelled out slowly and several times, finally persuaded her to cancel her distress message. (7)

11 Mar 1941
Around 1730Q/11, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) arrived at Halifax, Canada. The engines of Tribune developed problems en-route (yet again). (7)

25 Mar 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducts exercises with the armed yacht HMCS Renard (T/Lt.Cdr. D.G. Jeffrey, RCNR). (35)

27 Mar 1941
Around 1450Q/27, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) departed from Halifax for her 12th war patrol. She joins the escort of convoy HX117. She is to protect the convoy from attack by German surface warships.

[For more info on this convoy see the event ' Convoy HX 117 ' for 27 March 1941.]

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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27 Mar 1941

Convoy HX 117.

This convoy departed Halifax on 27 March 1941.

It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Aelybryn (British, 4986 GRT, built 1938), Balingkar (Dutch, 6318 GRT, built 1921), Bayano (British, 6815 GRT, built 1917), Bengore Head (British, 2609 GRT, built 1922), Boren (Swedish, 4528 GRT, built 1921), British Honour (British (tanker), 6991 GRT, built 1928), British Mariner (British (tanker), 6996 GRT, built 1922), Cape Breton (British, 6044 GRT, built 1940), Cressington Court (British, 4971 GRT, built 1929), Derrymore (British, 4799 GRT, built 1938), Donax (British (tanker), 8036 GRT, built 1938), Eastern Star (Norwegian, 5658 GRT, 1920), Edam (Dutch, 8871 GRT, built 1921), Empire Eagle (British, 5775 GRT, built 1919), Fanad Head (British, 5038 GRT, built 1941), Fowberry Tower (British, 4484 GRT, built 1929), Harberton (British, 4585 GRT, built 1930), Henry Dundas (British (tanker), 10448 GRT, built 1937), Labette (British, 4989 GRT, built 1919), Leonidas M. (Greek, 4573 GRT, built 1929), Luculus (British (tanker), 6546 GRT, built 1929), Maaskerk (Dutch, 4343 GRT, built 1929), Maja (British (tanker), 8181 GRT, built 1931), Nailsea Court (British, 4946 GRT, built 1936), Nailsea Manor (British, 4926 GRT, built 1937), Nailsea Moor (British, 4926 GRT, built 1937), New York City (British, 2710 GRT, built 1917), Noreg (Norwegian (tanker), 7605 GRT, built 1931), Nueva Granada (Norwegian (tanker), 9968 GRT, built 1937), Polarsol (Norwegian (tanker), 10022 GRT, built 1939), Prins Willem II (British, 1304 GRT, built 1939), Richard de Larrinaga (British, 5358 GRT, built 1929), San Alvaro (British (tanker), 7385 GRT, built 1935), San Ambrosio (British (tanker), 7410 GRT, built 1935), San Gaspar (British (tanker), 12910 GRT, built 1921), Sandar (Norwegian (tanker), 7624 GRT, built 1928), Sicilian Prince (British, 3489 GRT, built 1922), Sommerstad (Norwegian (tanker), 5923 GRT, built 1926), Taranger (Norwegian, 4873 GRT, built 1930), Vanja (Norwegian (tanker), 6198 GRT, built 1929), Warkworth (British, 4941 GRT, built 1924), West Caddoa (British, 5641 GRT, built 1919) and Zeus (British, 5961 GRT, built 1920).

On departure from Halifax the convoy was escorted by the armed merchant cruiser HMS Rajputana (Capt.(Retd.) F.H. Taylor, DSC, RN) and the submarine HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN).

During the night of 5/6 April 1941 heavy weather was encountered and the Aelybryn and Prins Willem II straggled from thee convoy and did not rejoin.

At 0630N/6, HMS Tribune parted company with the convoy to return to Halifax.

On 9 April 1941 HMS Rajputana parted company with the convoy to proceed to Iceland to patrol in the Denmark Strait.

Around 1400/10, the destroyers HMS Wanderer (Cdr. A.F.St.G. Orpen, RN), HMS Achates (Lt.Cdr. Viscount Jocelyn, RN), HMS Boadicea (A/Cdr. E.C.L. Turner, RN), HMS Montgomery (Lt.Cdr.(Emgy.) W.L. Puxley, RN), HMCS Columbia (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) S.W. Davis, RN), HMCS St. Clair (Lt.Cdr. D.C. Wallace, RCNR), HMCS St.Francis (Lt.Cdr. H.F. Pullen, RCN) and the corvettes HMS Marigold (T/Lt. J. Renwick, RNR) and HMCS Trillium (Lt.Cdr. R.F. Harris, RCNR) joined.

The convoy arrived in U.K. waters on 14 April 1941 and was then divided into several portions so that the ships could proceed to their destinations.

6 Apr 1941
At 0630N/6, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) leaves convoy HX 117 in position 55°42'N, 32°01'W. (7)

12 Apr 1941
At 0930P/12, the submarine HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN), encounters the battleship HMS Revenge (Capt. E.R. Archer, RN) in position 40°50'N, 48°42'W. HMS Tribune dives and makes a practice attack on the battleship. HMS Tribune remained dived until the battleship was nearly out of sight.

HMS Revenge was unaware of this, no submarine sighting is listed in the battleships logbook. (7)

13 Apr 1941
At 1205Q/13, while in the Atlantic, about 400 nautical miles South-East of Halifax, in position 40°52'N, 55°14'W HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) encounters a merchant ship bearing 350°, distance 7 nautical miles, course 120°. Tribune closed and challenged the merchant according to her instructions. The merchant did not answer to signals and was later heard to make a distress message giving her name as Collegian (British, 7886 GRT, built 1923). The words ' British submarine ' were spelled out several times and after a while the Collegian drew away and Tribune resumed her original course. The signal sent by the Collegian was however not cancelled. As Lt.Cdr. Norfolk was of the opinion that the position of Tribune was well known to the authorities concerned no signal about the encounter was made. (7)

15 Apr 1941
Around 1015A/15, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) ended her 12th war patrol at Halifax. (7)

30 Apr 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted engine trials off Halifax after a period of repairs. (36)

3 May 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducts A/S exercises with ships of the Royal Canadian Navy, HMCS Renard (T/Lt.Cdr. D.G. Jeffrey, RCNR), HMCS St Croix (Cdr. H. Kingsley, RCN) and HMCS Wetaskiwin (Lt.Cdr. G.S. Windeyer, RCN). (37)

5 May 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) is wiped at Halifax. Also noise trials are carried out. (37)

6 May 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted D/G trials at Halifax. (37)

7 May 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) carries out dummy attacks on HMS Revenge (Capt. E.R. Archer, RN) near Halifax, Canada. (37)

10 May 1941
Around 1520P10, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) departed from Halifax to proceed to the U.K. She is to join convoy HX 126 for this passage.

[For more info on this convoy see the event ' Convoy HX 126' for 10 May 1941.]

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this passage see the map below.

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10 May 1941

Convoy HX 126.

This convoy departed Halifax on 10 May 1941.

It was made up of the following merchant vessels; Athelprincess (British (tanker), 8882 GRT, built 1929), Barnby (British, 4813 GRT, built 1940), Baron Carnegie (British, 3178 GRT, built 1925), Bente Maersk (British (tanker), 5772 GRT, built 1928), British Freedom (British (tanker), 6985 GRT, built 1928), British Security (British (tanker), 8470 GRT, built 1937), British Splendour (British (tanker), 7138 GRT, built 1931), Cockaponset (British, 5995 GRT, built 1919), Darlington Court (British, 4974 GRT, built 1936), Dorelian (British, 6431 GRT, built 1923), Eemland (Dutch, 4188 GRT, built 1906), Elusa (Dutch (tanker), 6235 GRT, built 1936), Empire Kudu (British, 6661 GRT, built 1919), Gretavale (British, 4586 GRT, built 1928), Hada County (Norwegian, 4853 GRT, built 1921), Harpagus (British, 5173 GRT, built 1940), Havsten (Norwegian (tanker), 6161 GRT, built 1930), Hindustan (British, 5245 GRT, built 1940, ship of the Convoy Commodore, R.Adm.(Retd.) F.B. Watson, RN), John P. Pedersen (Norwegian (tanker), 6128 GRT, built 1930), Morgenen (Norwegian (tanker), 7093 GRT, built 1930), Nicoya (British, 5364 GRT, built 1929), Norefjord (Norwegian, 3082 GRT, built 1920), Norman Monarch (British, 4718 GRT, built 1937), Regent Panther (British (tanker), 9556 GRT, built 1937), Ribera (British, 5559 GRT, built 1940), Rosewood (British (tanker), 5989 GRT, built 1931), Rothermere (British, 5356 GRT, built 1938), Salando (Dutch, 5272 GRT, built 1920), Tongariro (British, 8729 GRT, built 1925) and Winona County (British, 6049 GRT, built 1919).

Around 1930P/11, the armed merchant cruiser HMS Aurania (A/Capt. I.W. Whitehorn, RN) joined the convoy followed shortly afterwards by the submarine HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN).

On 18 May 1941, the merchant vessel Westport (British, 5665 GRT, built 1918) joined in position 52°26'N, 42°53'W. She had straggled from convoy SC 31 and being a 10 knot ship she was allowed to join the convoy.

During the night of 19/20 May 1941 the convoy was attacked by the German submarines U-94 and U-109. U-94 torpedoed and sank the Norman Monarch and U-109 torpedoed and sank the Harpagus.

Following these sinkings HMS Tribune parted company with the convoy to proceed independently to the U.K. She also conducted a sweep astern of the convoy to try to attack trailing enemy submarines but none were seen.

During the afternoon of 20 May 1941, the German submarine U-556 which torpedoed three merchant ships; Darlington Court, British Security and Cockaponset.

Due to these attacks the convoy was ordered to scatter. Two more merchant vessels were then sunk by German submarines, U-98 sank the Rothermere and U-94 sank the John P. Pedersen. Later the bulk of the convoy reformed though some ships never rejoined.

Around 1530N, HMS Aurania parted company with the convoy in position 57°57'N, 41°10'W to proceed to Reykjavik, Iceland. At the same time the first A/S escort joined, the destroyer HMS Burwell (Lt.Cdr. S.R.J. Woods, RNR). Around the same time the destroyer HMS Burnham (Cdr. J. Bostock, DSC, RN) must also have arrived in the area.

These were followed later by the destroyer HMS Malcolm (Cdr. C.D. Howard-Johnston, DSC, RN), corvettes HMS Arabis (Lt.Cdr. J.P. Stewart, RNR), HMS Heliotrope (Lt.Cdr. J. Jackson, RNR), HMS Mallow (Lt.Cdr. W.B. Piggott, RNR), HMS Verbena (Lt.Cdr. D.A. Rayner, DSC, RNVR) and the A/S trawlers HMS Northern Gem (Skr.Lt. W.J.V. Mullender, DSC, RNR) and HMS Northern Wave (T/Lt. W.G. Pardoe-Matthews, RNR). Also the rescue ship Hontestroom (Dutch, 1857 GRT, built 1921) joined. The destroyer HMS Scimitar (Lt. R.D. Franks, OBE, RN) failed to find the convoy.

The two A/S trawlers and the rescue ship we ordered to search the area of the attacks for survivors. They were later joined by HMS Arabis.

On 21 May 1941, the now reformed convoy was attacked again, now by U-93 which torpedoed the Elusa.

Also on 21 May, U-109 was depth charged and heavily damaged by HMS Verbena. The German submarine had to abandon her patrol. HMS Verbena had only one depth charge remaining. It was thought the enemy submarine had been destroyed. She was ordered to remain in that area for 48 hours and HMS Burnham was ordered to join her in the hunt.

On 22 May, a straggler from the convoy, the Barnby, was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-111.

P.M. on 23 May almost the entinre escort was relieved by the destroyers HMS Keppel (Cdr. A.M. Sheffield, RN), HMS Sabre (Lt. P.W. Gretton, DSC, RN), HMS Lincoln (Lt. R.J. Hanson, RN) and the corvettes HMS Dianella (T/Lt. J.G. Rankin, RNR), HMS Kingcup (Lt. R.A.D. Cambridge, RNR), HMS Sunflower (Lt.Cdr. J.T. Jones, RNR) and the A/S trawler HMS Lady Elsa (T/Lt. S.G. Phillips, RNVR). With them was also the auxiliary AA vessel HMS Springbank (Capt.(Retd.) C.H. Godwin, DSO, RN). Later the destroyer HMS Venomous (Cdr. H.P. Henderson, RN) also joined.

On arrival in U.K waters on 27 May 1941 the convoy was divided into three sections to proceed to their respective destinations.

The current escort then proceeded to Iceland. The tanker Rosewood also went to Iceland escorted by HMS Scimitar and HMS Heliotrope.

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11 May 1941
Around 2000Q/11, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) joins convoy HX 126 in position 42°55'N, 59°34'E. (7)

19 May 1941
When convoy HX 126 came under attack from enemy submarines HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) was on the opposite side and could not manoeuvre through the convoy to attack the enemy as she was limited by her slow speed (she could only make 10 knots due to her engine defects).

She then made a sweep astern of the convoy to search for the enemy but they were not seen. Course was then set to proceed to the U.K. independently. (7)

24 May 1941
At 0445Z/24, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) is joined by HMS Primrose (Lt.Cdr. A. Ayre, RNR) in position 58°16'N, 18°18'W. Both ships proceeds together towards the Clyde. They remained in company until 1330A/26. (7)

26 May 1941
Around 1400A/26, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) arrived at Holy Loch. (7)

4 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted engine trials in the Clyde area. (39)

5 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted engine trials in the Clyde area. (39)

6 Jun 1941
Around 1630A/6, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) departed from Holy Loch for Blyth. Off Rothesay she was joined by HNoMS B 1. They were escorted by HrMs Z 5 (Lt. J.J. Steensma, RNN) which also joined coming from Rothesay. (39)

9 Jun 1941
Around 1310A/9, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) arrived at Blyth. Tribune was due to refit and suffered from engine problems. Due to capacity problems on British shipyards it was not possible to refit the submarine at this moment. As she was not 'fit' for further patrols, Tribune was used as training boat for the time being. (40)

10 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

11 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

11 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

12 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

14 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

14 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

17 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

18 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

19 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

20 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

20 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

25 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

26 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

27 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

27 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

28 Jun 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (39)

1 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. R.G. Norfolk, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

3 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) is docked in a graving dock at Blyth. (41)

10 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) is undocked. (41)

16 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

17 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

18 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

19 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

23 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

24 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

25 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

29 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

30 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

31 Jul 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (41)

5 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

7 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

8 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

12 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

13 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

14 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

15 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

19 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

20 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

21 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

22 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.A.K.N. Cavaye, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

26 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

27 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

28 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

29 Aug 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (42)

4 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

5 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

9 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

10 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

11 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

16 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

19 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

24 Sep 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (43)

1 Oct 1941
HMS Tribune (Lt. R.P. Raikes, RN) proceeded from Blyth to Wallsend. She is finally able to start her refit at the Swan Hunter shipyard. (44)

30 Oct 1941
During her refit HMS Tribune (Lt. J.H. Bromage, DSC, RN) is docked at Wallsend. (44)

30 Oct 1941
During her refit HMS Tribune (Lt. J.H. Bromage, DSC, RN) is docked at Wallsend. [The date she was undocked in not known to us, possibly 1 May 1942.] (44)

14 May 1942
With her refit completed, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR), proceeded from Wallsend to North Shields. (45)

15 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted basin trials at North Shields. (45)

17 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted torpedo discharge trials at North Shields for No.11 tube. (45)

18 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted D/G trials at North Shields. (45)

20 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted compass adjustment trials at North Shields on completion of which she departed North Shields for full power trials and subsequent passage to Blyth where she arrived later this day. (45)

25 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth. (45)

26 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth. (45)

27 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth. (45)

27 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth. (45)

28 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth. (45)

30 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (45)

31 May 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (45)

1 Jun 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (46)

3 Jun 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted torpedo firing trials off Blyth. (46)

4 Jun 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted attack exercises off Blyth. (46)

9 Jun 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (45)

10 Jun 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (46)

13 Jun 1942
Around 2220B/13, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Blyth for Dundee. She was escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN) which joined at 2350B/13. She remained in company until 0750B/14. (46)

14 Jun 1942
Around 1150B/14, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Dundee. (46)

23 Jun 1942
Around 1920B/23, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Dundee for Lerwick.

She was escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (46)

25 Jun 1942
Around 0120B/25, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Lerwick.

Around 0400B/25, she departed from Lerwick for her 13th war patrol. She is to provide cover for convoy operations (PQ 17 and QP 13) to Northern Russia.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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5 Jul 1942
At 0154B/5, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted what was thought to be the conning tower of a submarine right ahead. It almost immediately disappeared. HMS Tribune dived to listen. Faint HE could be picked up which quickly faded.

No German submarine was in the immediate vicinity so most likely it was another British (or one Free French) submarine from the two patrol lines HMS Tribune and the others were part part of. (7)

7 Jul 1942
At 1200B/7, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) left patrol to return to Lerwick. (7)

11 Jul 1942
Around 0800B/11, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) ended her 13th war patrol at Lerwick. (7)

19 Jul 1942
Around 1800B/19, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Lerwick for Blyth. She was escorted by the trawler HMS Lord Lloyd (T/Lt. M.W. Bond, RNVR). (47)

21 Jul 1942
Around 0600B/21, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Blyth. At Blyth she reverted to her training role. Also for several days there was filming crew on board for propaganda purposes. (48)

3 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (49)

4 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (49)

5 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (49)

6 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (49)

8 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

9 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

11 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

12 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

13 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

14 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

14 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

15 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

16 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

17 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

18 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

19 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

20 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

21 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

22 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

24 Aug 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) went to sea off Blyth with a filming party on board for the shooting of the film 'Close Quarters'. (49)

26 Aug 1942
At 2000A/26, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed Blyth for Dundee. She was escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR). They parted company around 0920A/27. (49)

27 Aug 1942
Around 1830A/27, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Dundee. Before arrival D/F calibration trials were carried out. (49)

31 Aug 1942
Around 1140A/31, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Dundee for Lerwick. She made the passage together with HMS P 54 (Lt. C.E. Oxborrow, DSC, RN) and HNoMS Uredd (Lt. R.O. Rören). They were escorted by HMS Loch Monteith (T/Lt. K.W. Richardson, RNR). (49)

1 Sep 1942
Around 1635A/1, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Lerwick. (50)

2 Sep 1942
Around 2100A/2, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Lerwick for her 14th war patrol. She is to provide cover for convoy operations (PQ 18 and QP 14) to Northern Russia.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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10 Sep 1942
At 0700A/10, two German M-class minesweepers were sighted going from Vesteralen to Grimsostrommen. [We have not been able to identify these two ships.]

At 1037A/10, in approximate position 68°31'N, 13°45'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted the German heavy cruisers Admiral Hipper, Admiral Scheer and the light cruiser Köln leaving the Gimsostrommen and steering towards Hval Fjord. They were escorted by 5 destroyers; Z 4 / Richard Beitzen, Z 23, Z 27, Z 29 and Z 30. The range was about 20000 yards so there was no opportunity to attack. Tribune sent a enemy report.

It was thought that the Admiral Scheer was the Tirpitz though. (7)

20 Sep 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) encounters the German submarine U-403. Several signals were exchanged but neither submarine was in a position to attack the other. The Germans thought the submarine they encountered was Russian.

(All times are zone -1)
0713 hrs - Sighted conning tower ahead in position 72°00N, 17°52E. Turned towards and endeavoured to close and make a challenge. After 8 minutes several signals were exchanged. The contact was now identified as a German U-boat but it could not be attacked and was out of sight after 10 minutes. (51)

27 Sep 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) left patrol to return to Lerwick.

30 Sep 1942
Around 1850A/30, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) ended her 14th war patrol at Lerwick. (52)

1 Oct 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed Lerwick for Holy Loch. She was escorted by HMS White Bear (Cdr.(Retd.) C.C. Flemming, RN). (53)

3 Oct 1942
Around 1640A/3, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Holy Loch.

[As no log is available for October 1942 no details about her detailed exploits during this month are currently known to us.] (54)

13 Oct 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) proceeded from Holy Loch to Campbeltown from where she was to participate in exercises.

It appears she returned to Holy Loch on 24 October 1942. (55)

31 Oct 1942
Around 1000A/31, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Holy Loch for Gibraltar.

During the passage south through the Irish Sea she was escorted by HMS Cutty Sark (Cdr.(Retd.) R.H. Mack, RN). They parted company around 2330A/1. (7)

31 Oct 1942
For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during the passage from Holy Loch to Gibraltar see the map below.

5 Nov 1942
At 1435A/5, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted the German blockade breaker Kulmerland (7363 GRT, built 1929) in position 44°02'N, 12°09'W proceeding on course 070°. This ship was en-route from the Far East to France. Tribune was not able to attack due to the range being too great (7000 yards). As there were German aircraft patrolling the area it was not possible to surface and give chase. (7)

8 Nov 1942
Around 1330A/8, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived at Gibraltar. (7)

12 Nov 1942
Around 1700A/12, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) departed from Gibraltar for her 15th war patrol (1st in the Mediterranean). Initially she was ordered to patrol off Toulon, France but when Tribune was two days out she was ordered to patrol of Naples, Italy instead. She was routed through the Gulf of Genoa and along the East coast of Corsica to her new patrol area. Later patrol area was shifted to the Tunisia - Sicily area.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

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18 Nov 1942
At 2240A/18, in position 43°33'N, 09°04'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted a small U-boat steering 050° at 11 knots. This must be either U 73, U 205 or U 380, all of which will reach La Spezia the following day. Tribune could not turn fast enough to get into a good attacking position. The attack had to be abandoned.

[After having plotted the 2000B/18 and 2400B/18 positions of these three uboats (found in their war diaries) it is apparent that the most likely candidate for the one seen by HMS Tribune is U 380. None of the three Uboats mentioned above reported seen anything around this time though.] (56)

19 Nov 1942
At 0646A/19, when east of Bastia, Corsica, in position 42°38'N, 09°45'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted smoke bearing 010°. HMS Tribune turned towards and at 0657A/19 the tops of masts could be seen steering about 240°. Ran in at full speed.

At 0711A/19, the tops of two funnels became visible but it also became apparent that the contact would be in Bastia long before HMS Tribune would be in range and at 0748A/19 he indeed entered Bastia. The contact was an older type passenger ship resembling the Gradisca.

During this approach on the target a Generali-class torpedo boat and the masts of two smaller craft, thought to be trawlers were also seen.

A sighting report was sent in the hope the RAF would be able to attack Bastia harbour.

According to MARICOTRAF (Merchant Navy Traffic) the torpedo boat Generale Marcello Prestinari and the auxiliary submarine chasers Regina Elena and Equa were escorting the transport Città di Trieste (Italian, 4658 GRT, built 1915) and ETA in Bastia at 1000B/19. The Prestinari Specchio gives her time of arrival at 1045B/19. This does not quite match the Tribune account one the times though. (7)

21 Nov 1942
At 1410A/21, when patrolling south of Naples, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted a tanker and a transport hull down steering 360° to the north of Capri Island. They were seen again at 1530A/21 escorted by two trawlers steaming up Naples Bay.

The ships sighted may have been the transports Chisone (Italian, 6168 GRT, built 1922) and Veloce (Italian, 5437 GRT, built 1911) which arrived at Naples around 1745B/21. They had departed Bizerta around 1730B/18 escorted by the torpedo boats Lupo, Aretusa and Orsa. The Chisone had the engine and funnel aft, therefore she resembled a tanker.

They arrived at Naples at 1750B/21 and may have been unable to enter the port immediately after having entered the Bay. (7)

22 Nov 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) is depth charged by the Italian torpedo boat Uragano near Capri Island, while on patrol near the southern approaches to Naples, Italy.

Depth charges exploded very close and considerable damage was caused. Tribune managed to slip away and continue her patrol.

0403A/22 - While in position 154°, Campanilla light, 4 nautical miles sighted a darkened ship bearing 320°. Started attack.

0410A/22 - The ship disappeared against the background of Capri Island.

0422A/22 - The ship was now thought to be a light cruiser but later events show it was most likely a large destroyer.

0426A/22 - When about to fire torpedoes the ship turned towards and put up a big bow wave.

0427A/22 - Dived.

0430A/22 - A depth charge attack commenced. Five charges were dropped.

0437A/22 - Five more depth charges were dropped, these were fairly close.

0514A/22 - No HE could be heard but Asdic transmissions were heard all the time.

0540A/22 - Tribune was detected by the enemy's Asdic.

0543A/22 - Three depth charges were dropped.

0551A/22 - Five depth charges were dropped very close. Considerable minor damage was caused. (All was repaired within 48 hours).

0605A/22 - Another pattern of five depth charges was dropped. These were a bit further away.

0625A/22 - Eleven depth charges were dropped much further away. Nothing further was heard.

0848A/22 - Came to periscope depth. No ships in sight. A whole lot of aircraft were patrolling the area. Went deep and retired to seaward. (7)

23 Nov 1942
At 1850A/23, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) received Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1632A/23, ordering her to patrol off Marettimo Island to the west of Sicily. Course was set accordingly. (57)

24 Nov 1942
At 1614A/24, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) received Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1222A/24, ordering her to patrol off Bizerta (within 15 miles from position 37°26'N, 10°19'E) instead of near Marittimo Island. (57)

26 Nov 1942
At 0100A/26, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) arrived in her new patrol area as ordered in Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1222A/24, ordering her to patrol off Bizerta (within 15 miles from position 37°26'N, 10°19'E).

At 2044A/26, Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1809A/26, was received ordering her to patrol of the Cani Rocks in position 044° - 7 nautical miles.

At 2200A/26, an enemy report from an aircraft (timed 2120/26 according to HMS Una) was received reporting a transport (two transports according to HMS Una) and two destroyers in position 37°30'N, 09°50'E, course 225°, speed 10 knots.

Another signal corrected the position of the convoy as 37°36'N, 10°51'E at 2250A/26 and mentions three destroyers.

The convoy in question consisted of the transports Sant’Antioco (Italian, 5048 GRT, built 1919) and Honestas (Italian, 4949 GRT, built 1920) escorted by the torpedo boats Procione and Ciclone as well as the torpedo boat Ardente escorting the German F 447 (the German F-lighter had instructions to proceed to Bizerta but insisted on going to Tunis with the other ships). They arrived at Tunis at 0700B/27. The convoy was attacked by bombers at 2220B/26, a torpedo missed the Sant’Antioco. (57)

27 Nov 1942
At 1143A/27, in approximate position 37°31'N, 10°17'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted a destroyer bearing 070° steering approximately 170°. Range was about 6000 yards. Asdic transmissions were heard. The sea was rough making observations difficult.

At 1240A/27, in approximately the same position, a destroyer was sighted bearing 280° steering approximately 120°. It was only seen once owing to a heavy rain squall. The destroyers subsequent movements were not seen or heard. It was possible the same one that had been sighted about an hour before.

At 1847A/27, a signal was received from Capt S 10, timed 1613A/27, ordering HMS Tribune to patrol off Cagliari, Sardinia. (7)

28 Nov 1942
At 1500A/28, off Cagliari Bay, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighted a schooner steering 245°. A machine gun was fitted forward so it must have been an auxiliary patrol vessel.

At 2018A/28, Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1737A/28 was received which ordered HMS Tribune to patrol off Cape San Vito, Sicily. Course was set accordingly. (7)

29 Nov 1942
At 1621A/29, while still en-route to the Cape San Vito area, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) received Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1254A/29, ordering HMS Tribune to patrol off the Skerki Bank. Course was set accordingly. (7)

30 Nov 1942
At 0207A/30, in position 37°53'N, 11°23'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) sighed a small craft, possibly a trawler, steering to the north-east.

This was possibly the small refrigeration vessel Emilio (191 GRT, built 1912). She had sailed from Pantelleria at 1930/29 and arrived at Trapani at 0810/30.

At 2000A/30, Lt. Coe decided that he could no longer keep an effective patrol due to the fact that he had been sick for four days and thatt there, so far, had been no improvement. Therefore, he decided to retire from the area 40 miles and sent a signal to Capt. S 10 about his condition. (7)

1 Dec 1942
At 1835A/1, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) received a signal from Capt. S 10, timed 1723A/1, to resume patrol off the Skerki bank if Lt. Coe was fit to do so. He reluctantly reported by signal that his condition had not improved.

At 2355A/1, a signal from Capt. S 10, timed 2259/1, ordering HMS Tribune to return to Gibraltar. (7)

7 Dec 1942
Around 1100A/7, HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) ended her 15th war patrol (1st in the Mediterranean) at Gibraltar. (7)

13 Dec 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) is docked at Gibraltar to check for damage due to the depth charging of 22 November. (58)

16 Dec 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) is undocked. (58)

21 Dec 1942
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) conducted exercises off Gibraltar. These included A/S exercises and practice attacks. (58)

22 Dec 1942
Around 1800A/22, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Gibraltar for Algiers.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this passage see the map below.

(58)

25 Dec 1942
At 1050A/25, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is bombed by an unidentified aircraft (it was thought that this was a German JU-88). Tribune dived and no damage was inflicted. [Tribune's log however does not give a position of the attack.]

However in February 2013 Mr. Eric Zimmerman informed us that this attack on Tribune was by Wellington 179/C (HX749) piloted by P/O S.H. Nicholson that attacked a submarine at 1058A/25 in position 37°24'N 01°13'W.

After gaining a radar contact the aircraft homed and was able to sight at 6 miles the conning tower of a submarine on an easterly course. The submarine submerged and the Wellington attacked with a stick of 3 depth charges (the 4th hung up) from a height of 50 feet. The 3rd depth charge fell dead on the track of the submarine which could be seen under the water some 200 feet ahead of the swirl. Despite what seemed like a direct hit the after results of the attack were disappointing being no more than a small patch of oil which quickly dispersed. Baiting tactics were employed but no further contacts were made. (58)

26 Dec 1942
Around 1100A/26, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) arrived at Algiers from Gibraltar. (58)

30 Dec 1942
Around 1600A/30, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Algiers for her 16th war patrol (2nd in the Mediterranean). She was ordered to patrol off Southern France and the Italian Ligurian coast. She is also to carry out a special operation (landing agents on Corsica).

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(59)

2 Jan 1943
In the early morning hours, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) tries to perform reconnaissance of the landing zone where the agents had to landed. Due to the bad weather this was not possible.

A second attempt was made during the evening but it was decided to postpone the special operation for a while and to continue to the south coast of France to patrol there. (59)

5 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) returned to Corsica to land the agents at Lava Bay. When about to do so a searchlight swept through the area. The landing was abandoned as the area seemed to be too well defended. A new position to land to the south of Ajaccio was selected. (59)

7 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) successfully completed her special operation ( 'Operation Sideline' ).

This was an SOE operation. The agents were the Corsican Captain Godefroy 'Fred' Scamaroni (aka François-Edmond Severi), Jean-Baptiste Hellier [probably code names BASIN and URCHIN or vice versa] and 2nd Lt. Alan William Jickel. After about two months, Scamaroni and Hellier were caught, the first managed to hang himself in his cell, the latter was executed in July. Jickell [who used the code names GUSTAVE, ANATOLE and LABURNAM] apparently escaped in June or July 1943.

0623A/6 - Dived and closed Cupaiba Bay and carried out close reconnaissance from 1/2 mile.

1700A/6 - Withdrew dived to the seaward.

1923A/6 - Surfaced and proceeded to seaward to charge.

2140A/6 - Returned to the bay for operation Sideline.

2240A/6 - Proceeded on main motors instead of diesels.

2345A/6 - Brought up the rubber boats, baggage and bicycle onto the fore casing. Trimmed down forward.

0025A/7 - In position 41°44'N, 08°45'E both rubber boats were launched with the three agents.

0240A/7 - The boats and their 'drivers' were recovered. The agents and their stores had been successfully landed. (59)

10 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) torpedoed and damaged the transport Dalny (German (former French), 6672 GRT, built 1914) 15 nautical miles from San Remo, Italy. The Dalny was beached to prevent her from sinking.

0910A/10 - Sighted funnel and mast of a merchant ship against the land. The ship was eastbound. Closed at speed to intercept. One aircraft was seen to escort the merchant.

1003A/10 - In position 43°52'N, 08°03'E fired four torpedoes from 1200 yards. In the next 20 minutes 10 bombs were dropped from aircraft. 2 Of these were quite close. Tribune lost depth control upon firing the torpedoes and the periscope standards briefly broke surface, giving her position away. Despite this the first torpedo fired hit the ship.

1016A/10 - Returned to periscope depth. Saw the merchant laying stopped. She was of about 6000 tons and was seen wearing a Nazi ensign. Tribune quickly returned to 90 feet and retired from the scene as the aircraft had detected her a periscope depth.

The crew of Dalny was saved including three wounded. (59)

11 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) again torpedoed and damaged transport Dalny (German (former French), 6672 GRT, built 1914) off Capo Cervo, Italy.

1645A/11 - Sighted the 6000 tons merchant ship that was torpedoed yesterday ashore on Capo Cervo. Closed to fire a single bow torpedo but got too close. Ran out to seaward and at ....

1728A/11 - Fired the stern tube from 2200 yards. A hit was obtained. The ship was on an exposed beach and was now considered to be a total loss. (59)

13 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) makes a torpedo attack on a transport off Saint-Tropez, France. Three torpedoes were fired but no hits were obtained.

This may have been the French Guyane (1794 GRT, built 1934, later transformed as a minelayer and, renamed by the Italians as Acqui, and became the German Niedersachsen). MARICOTRAF records that she sailed from Marseilles at 1400B/12 at 12 knots for Genoa. This does not match the position given by HMS Tribune unless the French ship was delayed (for instance by a stopover in Toulon). We do not have the time of her arrival at Genoa.

(All times are zone -1)
1735 hours - Sighted a 2500 tons merchant ship in ballast. She was eastbound. Closed to attack.

1753 hours - In position 43°14'N, 06°47'E fired three torpedoes from 2500 yards. All missed and probably ran under as the ship proved smaller then was initially thought. (59)

14 Jan 1943
At 1854A/14, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) surfaced after a days submerged patrol. She then left patrol to return to Algiers. (59)

17 Jan 1943
Around 1030A/17, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) ended her 16th war patrol (2nd in the Mediterranean) at Algiers. (59)

26 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) conducted exercises off Algiers. (60)

31 Jan 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is docked at Algiers. (60)

2 Feb 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is undocked. (61)

4 Feb 1943
Around 1730A/4, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Algiers for her 17th war patrol (3rd in the Mediterranean). She was ordered to patrol in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(7)

9 Feb 1943
At 1130A/9, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) sighted four auxiliary A/S schooners leaving the Bocca Piccola and spread to seaward within a five mile area, two to seaward and two inshore of the current patrol position of HMS Tribune. A Cant 506B aircraft was also seen patrolling from 1030A/9 to 1130A/9.

At 1230A/9, two mineweepers were observed in Bocca Piccola to sweep as far a the 100 fathom line and then return to the northward. Meanwhile the A/S schooners made the movements of HMS Tribune difficult and it was thought that the presence of the submarine was suspected. (7)

10 Feb 1943
At 0100A/10, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) sighted an illuminated one funnelled hospital ship leaving the Bocca Piccolo on a course of 170°. Off course it was not attacked. This must have been the Italian hospital ship Toscana (9429 GRT, built 1923) which had left Naples harbour around 2130A/9.

At 0942A/10, HMS Tribune started an attack on a northbound merchant vessel of 1000 tons. The ship was in ballast and proceeded at a speed of 9 knots. The range could not be closed enough and the attack was abandoned at 1022A/10.

This was the steamer Cesena (ex-French Mécanicien Moutte, 1730 GRT built 1918). Two torpedoes were observed to explode on the coast.

At 1230A/10, HMS Tribune makes a torpedo attack on an Italian southbound merchant vessel of 2500 tons about 5 nautical miles South-West of Acciaroli, Italy. Three torpedoes were fired but no hits were obtained.

Italian sources report that the Italian auxiliary V 265 / Cesena (105 GRT, built 1921) sighted two torpedoes exploding on the coast at this time and location. If another ship was involved (given the tonnage difference), it has not been identified so far.

1202A/10 - Sighted a merchant vessel at a range of 9000 yards. She was wearing the Italian ensign. Closed to attack. The ship was heavily laden so the torpedoes were set to 10 feet, enemy speed was 10 knots. The target was not escorted but there were several aircraft patrolling the area.

1230A/10 - In position 40°09'N, 14°59'E fired three torpedoes from 2300 yards. No hits were obtained. The attack was not observed as the target continued on its course. (62)

11 Feb 1943
At 1000A/11, while patrolling near Licosa Point, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) sighted a schooner close inshore (half a mile) proceeding northbound. She was escorted by what was thought to be a motor torpedo boat. Did not attack. Nothing further was seen all day. (7)

12 Feb 1943
While patrolling near Licosa Point, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) only sighted an A/S schooner patrolling further to the southward, to the north-west of Palinuro Point. Further only transport aircraft, mostly JU 52's passed through the area. Also several trains, including fuel trains were seen on the coastal railway. (7)

13 Feb 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) returned to patrol off the Bocca Piccola.

At 1100A/13, five auxiliary A/S schooners were seen leaving the Bocca Piccola and then subsequently swept to seaward in line abreast to take up their stations about 6 nautical miles from the entrance. One schooner passed within 600 yards while HMS Tribune was at periscope depth. Sounding charges were dropped but no Asdic impulses were heard. The A/S schooners frustrated Lt. Porters patrol all day.

At 1600A/13, a motor torpedo boat carrying two torpdoes and depth charges left Bocca Piccola and proceeded eastwards along the coastal route. It passed 1200 yards astern of HMS Tribune at 12 knots. Very little HE could be heard at this speed.

At 1700A/13, HMS Tribune set course to retire to the seaward evading three of the A/S schooners which were returning to Naples Bay. Lt. Porter decided that the presence of HMS Tribune must be known by the enemy and he decided to once again patrol on the coastal route for the time being. (7)

14 Feb 1943
At 0512A/14, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) closed the coast to the south of Licosa Point and then dived for a day of submerged patrol.

At 1700A/14, Capt. S 10's signal, timed 1450A/14 was received which stated that two merchant vessels were northbound along the coast. They had been seen in position 38°54'N, 16°00'E on course 360° at 10 knots. It was calculated that they could be off Licosa Point by 2030A/14 but they were not seen.

Possibly this referred to the Italian auxiliary D 7 / Olbia (3514 GRT, built 1929) and the tanker Romagna (Italian, 1416 GRT, built 1899). They sailed from Palermo at 1215B/13 for Naples where they arrived at 1430B/15.

At 2030A/14, HMS Tribune cleared the coast to surface.

At 2108A/14, HE was heard passing astern. It was thought to be diesel HE from an auxiliary schooner which started and stopped and proceeding towards the land.

At 2156A/14, HMS Tribune surfaced. Nothing was in sight. There was bright moonlight so Lt. Porter decided not to close the coast and patrol close inshore as this would be useless as HMS Tribune would certainly be seen. (7)

15 Feb 1943
At 0513A/15, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) dived and closed the land to the south of Licosa Point. Earlier that day (0015A/14) she had received a signal from Capt S 10, timed 1758A/14, informing her that a small northbound convoy had been reported. Nothing was however seen.

At 0650A/15, two merchant vessels were seen to the north-east of Licosa Point. They were southbound. One was thought to be of 3000 to 4000 tons and camouflaged. The other was a smaller vessel of about 1500 tons. When the range was 11000 yards the ships turned to the north again. The larger of the two stopped for a short while before taking the direct route to the Bocco Piccola.

At 1500A/15, three northbound A/S schooners passed within a mile of the coastal route. They were not towing sweeps and were in loose but close formation. When north of Licosa Point the changed course direct for Bocco Piccola and started dropping sounding charges.

At 2353A/15, an A/S schooner was seen patrolling 7 miles to the north-west of Licosa Point. It was considered that this schooner might have heard HMS Tribune running in towards the land in the morning and had warned the ships sighted at 0650A/15 causing them to turn back.

16 Feb 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) remained on the coastal route near Licosa Point instead of returning to the Bocco Piccola as planned. This was due to motor defects that had developed the previous evening. Due to the noise now generated it was not considered wise to return to the area where the highest enemy A/S activity was to be expected.

Only one southbound A/S schooner was seen on this day. It passed at a range of 1.5 nautical miles. (7)

17 Feb 1943
At 1200A/17, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) carried out a dummy attack on a small three masted northbound A/S schooner proceeding along the coastal route. Decided not to engage with the deck gun as the range to the shore was too close and also aircraft were patrolling in the area.

At 1330A/17, HMS Tribune altered course away from the coast and to return to Algiers as ordered in Capt. S 8's signal timed 1132A/16. (7)

21 Feb 1943
At 1100A/21, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) ended her 17th war patrol (3rd in the Mediterranean) at Algiers. (7)

28 Feb 1943
Around 1730A/28, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Algiers for Gibraltar for some repairs that could not be done at Algiers.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this passage see the map below.

(61)

3 Mar 1943
Around 1145A/3, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) arrived at Gibraltar. Before entering harbour D/G trials were carried out. (63)

4 Mar 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is wiped at Gibraltar. (63)

6 Mar 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) conducted compass adjustment trials at Gibraltar. (63)

8 Mar 1943
With her repairs completed, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN), departed from Gibraltar around 1545A/8, to return to Algiers. (63)

12 Mar 1943
Around 0800A/12, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) arrived at Algiers from Gibraltar. (63)

16 Mar 1943
Around 1830A/18, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Algiers for her 18th war patrol (4th in the Mediterranean). She was ordered to patrol in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

For the daily and attack positions of HMS Tribune during this patrol see the map below.

(7)

21 Mar 1943
At 0512A/21, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) dived and entered her assigned patrol area. It had been not possible to reach the coast during the night. So passage eastwards was continued submerged. (7)

22 Mar 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) torpedoed and damaged the tanker President Herrenschmidt (German, former French, former Norwegian, 9103 GRT, built 1932) about 5 nautical miles south-west of San Lucido, Italy in position 39°14'N, 15°59'E. The President Herrenschmidt was escorted by the torpedo boat Sirio. She was later towed to Naples by the tugs Salvatore Primo and Athleto. The German auxiliary submarine chasers UJ 2203 and UJ 2205 also joined as additional escorts the following morning. UJ 2203 was later relived by UJ 2208.

Torpedo tracks were observed from the German tanker and she was hit astern at 1117A/22. Sirio did not observe the torpedoes but dropped six depth charges in the general direction and covered the stricken ship with a smoke screen. At 1209 hours, Sirio dropped another two depth charges then proceeded to take Président Herrenschmidt in tow and ordered MAS 541, who was proceeding from Messina to Salerno, to hunt the submarine. Towing the ship proved to be very difficult as she had a tendency to turn to starboard and it was believed that the explosion had blocked the steering gear. After three attempts at towing, the ship was finally brought 400 metres from the shore with Sirio patrolling near her in case the submarine attacked again. In the meantime, VAS 204 and VAS 215 had sailed from Cape Vaticano to reinforce the escort, the first arriving at 1543A/22 and the second at 1654A/22. The tug Athleta arrived at 0115A/23 to take over the towing, joined at 1300A/23 by the tug Salvatore Primo. At 1335A/23, the convoy was reinforced by the German submarine chasers UJ 2203 and UJ 2205 and proceeded to Naples at 5 knots. At 2210A/23, the convoy was attacked by an aircraft, UJ 2205 and Président Herrenschmidt opening AA fire. UJ 2205 was machine-gunned, hit by 69 rounds and had five seriously wounded; she informed Sirio of her predicament only at 0747A/24. The Italian torpedo boat immediately sent her medical officer, but he reported that the five men must be landed as soon as possible. The five wounded were transferred to Sirio. The average speed of the convoy was now 4.6 knots and the convoy arrived in Naples just after an air raid was observed, entry being delayed due to the dense smoke screen that had been laid over the city. Sirio finally moored at 0247A/25 and landed the wounded.

1040A/22 - Sighted vessel southbound, and hull down at a range of about 12000 yards. Tribune was between the land and the target.

1100A/22 - No air escort was sighted but there was a camouflaged Spica class torpedo boat as escort present on the seaward side of the target. Tribune was thus well placed for an attack.

1115A/22 - In position 39°14'N, 15°59'E fired three torpedoes from 1200 yards against what was identified as a 6000 tons tanker. The second torpedo hit the tanker aft in the engine room and the targets HE ceased at once.

1130A/22 - A counter attack was commenced by the torpedo boat. Due to a leak in a ballast tank Tribune took more water in and lost trim. She sank to 320 feet. Ten depth charges were dropped singly as well as two aircraft bombs. These last two were quite close but the depth charges were not close.

1312A/22 - Came to periscope depth after it had been quit for over 40 minutes. Saw the tanker in sight, stopped and well down by the stern. The torpedo boat was still present as were three aircraft. Went deep again.

1429A/22 - Returned to periscope depth. No sign of the tanker but had to go deep again for aircraft. It was thought possible that the tanker had sunk. (64)

23 Mar 1943
At 0603A/23, in position 39°51'N, 15°06'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) sighted two vessels to the north-east. The sea was glassy calm so Lt. Porter decided to close while being deep. The vessels turned out to be a 400 tons trawler with what is thought to be an 800 tons flak ship 3 cables astern. Enemy course was 140°, speed 8 knots. The flak ship was a converted coaster with the funnel aft and very light draught. She was transmitting on Asdic. The trawler was seen to be well armed for AA work but was not using Asdic. Decided that a torpedo attack would be unprofitable on a ship with such a shallow draught.

The ships sighted were possibly the German auxiliary submarine chasers UJ 2203 and UJ 2205 en-route to the tanker HMS Tribune had torpedoed the previous day.

At 1049A/23, a southbound vessel was seen three miles from Palinuro Point. Closed to find it to be a 400 tons trawler well armed for AA work transmitting on Asdic. Enemy speed was 7 knots.

The ship sighted at 1049A/23 was possibly UJ 2208 also en-route to the tanker HMS Tribune had torpedoed the previous day. (65)

24 Mar 1943
At 1500A/24, while patrolling south-west of Palinuto Point, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN), sighted three A/S schooners sweeping from the northward at slow speed. about 2 miles apart in very loose formation. The nearest schooner passed within 3000 yards but did not to be aware of the submarines position.

Late in the evening a two funnelled hospital ship was sighted in position 39°50'N, 14°50'E. Its course was 170° at 12 knots. (7)

25 Mar 1943
At 1306A/25, in position 39°47'N, 13°45'E, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN), sighted two destroyers proceeding on course 040° at 20 knots. The leading ship was a Navigatori-class and the second ship looked like a Folgore-class. The two ships were about 4 cables apart zig-zagging 40 degrees every four minutes. The Navigatori-class destroyer passed within 600 yards. No Asdic impulses were heard. An attack was not attempted given their high speed and zig-zag course.

The were the Leone Pancaldo and Camicia Nera which had sailed at 0555B/25, 0620B/25 from Trapani and reached respectively Pozzuoli (west of Naples) at 1720B/25 and Naples at 1825B/25.

These two destroyers had just landed troops in La Goulette (Tunisia) and were returning home via Trapani (two other destroyers of the group had been mined and sunk on 24 March (Ascari and Lanzerotto Malocello). (7)

30 Mar 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) unsuccessfully fires three torpedoes at the Italian transport Benevento (former French Fort de Souville, 5229 GRT, built 1918) about 50 nautical miles north of Ustica, Italy in position 39°37'N, 13°15'E. No hits were obtained. Benevento did however not reach Tunis (her destination), she was sunk during the night of 31 March / 1 April by British motor torpedo boats (HMS MTB 266, HMS MTB 267, HMS MTB 315 and HMS MTB 316 which were on on offensive sweep off Bizerta having sailed from Bone.)

A convoy made up of the transports Chieti (former French Arizona, 5457 GRT, built 1925), Nuoro (former French Saint Ambroise, 3075 GRT, built 1920), Crema (former French Hebe, 1684 GRT, built 1920) escorted by the Italian torpedo boats, Cigno (convoy leader), Clio, Cassiopea and the German auxiliary submarine chasers UJ 2202, UJ 2203, UJ 2207 and UJ 2210 sailed at 1900B/29 from Naples. On departure UJ 2207 and UJ 2210 were almost immediately recalled.

The transport Benevento sailed a few hours later due to mechanical defects. She was escorted by UJ 2207

At 0500B/30, Clio was detached from the main convoy to join the escort of Benevento.

At 1435B/30, Benevento was attacked by a submarine (HMS Tribune). UJ 2207 observed a couple of bombs dropped at a long distance from an escorting aircraft. At the time she appears to have been escorted only by Clio and UJ 2207 with air cover. It is possible that Clio dropped a few depth charges for intimidation purposes. Since the attack came from long range, it is doubtful, that the counterattack was very determined.

The Benevento section merged with the main convoy at 0700B/31 off Trapani.

1224A/30 - Sighted masts and funnel of a ship at a range of 7 nautical miles, course south-west. Commenced attack.

1250A/30 - Identified the target as a deeply laden 6000 tons merchant ship. Two armed trawlers were ahead. A Spica class torpedo boat was astern. Several aircraft were also patrolling the area.

1325A/30 - Closed to 7000 yards. Not able to get much more closer.

1331A/30 - In position 39°37'N, 13°15'E fired three torpedoes from 6500 yards (four torpedoes were intended). After just over 5 minutes two bombs were heard to explode followed by a deep explosion that was thought to be a hit. This gave a range of about 7400 yards. HE of the target ceased and was not heard again.

1336A/30 - A counter attack now commenced by the two trawlers and the torpedo boat and several aircraft (Actually only torpedo boat Dezza dropped depth charges). As all three escorts joined the hunt it seemed obvious that the target was hit. The vessels circled Tribune and were in contact several times. Only 15 depth charges were dropped as well as several aircraft bombs but these did no damage. Due to trim problems Tribune sank to 380 feet. After almost one and a half hour Tribune managed to escape from the area.

1620A/30 - Came to periscope depth. Nothing in sight. (7)

1 Apr 1943
At 2000A/1, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) left patrol as ordered in Capt. S 8's signal timed 1248A/31. (7)

5 Apr 1943
At 0920A/5, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) ended her 18th war patrol (4th in the Mediterranean) at Algiers. She was escorted in by HMS Cava (T/Lt. R.L. Petty-Major, RNVR) which had joined at 0700A/5.

This had been the last operational patrol of HMS Tribune, due to problems with her engines (once again !) she has to return to the U.K. for refit. (7)

1 May 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) conducted engine trials off Algiers. (66)

3 May 1943
Around 1850A/3, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Algiers for Gibraltar. She is to proceed back to the U.K.

For the daily positions of HMS Tribune during this passage see the map below.

(66)

7 May 1943
Around 1745A/7, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) arrived at Gibraltar. Before entering harbour D/G trials were carried out. (66)

13 May 1943
Around 1400A/13, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Gibraltar for Portsmouth. (7)

23 May 1943
Around 2025A/23, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) arrived at Plymouth. She was escorted in by the French patrol vessel Chasseur 13 which had joined off Lizard Head around 1350A/23. (7)

24 May 1943
Around 0650A/23, HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) departed from Plymouth for Portsmouth (Fort Blockhouse) where she arrived around 2100A/23. It has been decided due to the ever returning engine troubles to use Tribune as training boat. At Portsmouth she will undergo repairs to make her fit for her role as training boat. A full refit was not deemed necessary. (7)

21 Jun 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is docked at Portsmouth in No.12 dry dock. (67)

30 Jun 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, DSC, RN) is undocked. (67)

2 Jul 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. S.A. Porter, RN) is docked again at Portsmouth but this time in AFD 2 at HMS Dolphin (the submarine base). She left dock after only a few hours. (68)

13 Jul 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.F. Murray-Johnson, RN) conducted torpedo firing trials off Portsmouth. (68)

23 Jul 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted D/G trials and exercises off Portsmouth. (68)

27 Jul 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Portsmouth. (68)

30 Jul 1943
Around 0700B/30, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) departed from Portsmouth for Plymouth. She arrived at Plymouth around 2020B/30. (68)

31 Jul 1943
Around 0845B/31, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) departed from Plymouth for Rothesay. She was escorted by HMS Mangrove (T/Lt. J.K.M. Warde, RNVR). (68)

2 Aug 1943
Around 0800B/2, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) arrived at Rothesay to start her role as training boat. (69)

5 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted trial runs on the measured mile. (69)

11 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR). Tribune served as target for HMS Sealion during these exercises. (69)

12 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

13 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

14 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

15 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

16 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

19 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

20 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

22 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted special trials off Kames Bay. (69)

23 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) is briefly docked at Rothesay in AFD 20 to scrape the ships bottom. (69)

24 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) is undocked and then conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area. (69)

25 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Proteus (Lt. H.D. Verschoyle, DSC, RN). (69)

30 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted attack exercises in the Clyde area with HMS H 32 (Lt. J.A.R. Troup, DSC, RN), HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR) and HMS Sea Rover (Lt. J.P. Angell, RN). (69)

31 Aug 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (69)

1 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

2 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted night gunnery exercxises in the Clyde area on a target that was towed by HMS Blade (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (70)

3 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

6 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

7 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

8 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

9 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

10 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

11 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted special A/S exercises / trials in the Clyde area with HMS Kingfisher (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) G.H. Gandy, RN). (70)

13 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

14 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

15 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

16 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

17 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

20 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) shifted from Rothesay to Greenock to fuel. After fuelling she then returned to Rothesay. (70)

21 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

22 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

23 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

24 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted special trials in Loch Striven. (70)

25 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted special trials in Loch Striven. (70)

26 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) participated in A/S exercises off Campbeltown. (70)

27 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) shifted from Campbeltown to Rothesay. (70)

29 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR). (70)

30 Sep 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (70)

1 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

4 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

5 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

6 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

7 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

8 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

11 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

13 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

These also included night exercises during the night of 13/14 October 1943. (71)

14 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

15 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

18 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

19 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

20 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

21 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

22 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

25 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

During these exercises HMS Tribune served as target during attack exercises of HMS Sirdar (Lt. J.A. Spender, RN). (71)

26 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

27 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

28 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

29 Oct 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (71)

1 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

2 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

3 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

4 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

5 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

8 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

9 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

10 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

11 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

12 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

These included night gunnery exercises on a target that was towed by HMS Blade (T/A/Lt.Cdr. S.T. Wenlock, RNR). (72)

15 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

16 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

17 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

19 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

22 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

23 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

24 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

25 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

26 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

29 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

30 Nov 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (72)

1 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

3 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

8 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

9 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

10 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

13 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

14 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) is docked in AFD 20 at Rothesay. (73)

18 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) left dock. (73)

21 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

22 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

23 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

24 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (73)

27 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

These included exercises in which HMS Tribune served as target for HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR). (73)

30 Dec 1943
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

These included exercises in which HMS Tribune served as target for HMS Sealion (Lt. N.J. Coe, DSC, RNR). (73)

3 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

4 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

7 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

11 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

12 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

13 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

14 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

17 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

18 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

19 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

20 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

21 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (A/Lt.Cdr. L.F.L. Hill, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

25 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners.

These included exercises with HMS Trusty (Lt.Cdr.(Retd.) J.R.G. Harvey, RN). (74)

26 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

27 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

28 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

31 Jan 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (74)

1 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

2 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

3 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

6 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

9 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

10 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

11 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

14 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

15 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

16 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

17 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

18 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

21 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

23 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted A/S exercises in the Clyde area with HMS Cygnet (Cdr. D.M. MacLean, RN). (75)

24 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

25 Feb 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises in the Clyde area with a training class of new submariners. (75)

1 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) departed from Rothesay for Blyth. She made part of the passage together with HMS Sunfish (Lt. H.J. Bartlett, DSC, RN) (en-route to Blyth) and HMS Trusty (Lt. M.F.R. Ainslie, DSO, DSC, RN) (en-route to Scapa Flow). They are escorted by Norwegian patrol vessel HNoMS Narvik. (76)

4 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) arrived at Blyth. (76)

7 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

8 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

9 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

10 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

14 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

15 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

17 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

18 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

21 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

22 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

23 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

24 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

27 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

29 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

30 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

31 Mar 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (76)

5 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

7 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

11 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

12 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

13 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

14 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

18 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

19 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

20 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

21 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

25 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

26 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

27 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

28 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (77)

29 Apr 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

1 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

2 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

3 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

4 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

5 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

9 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

10 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

11 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

12 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

16 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

17 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

18 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

19 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

23 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

24 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

25 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

26 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

31 May 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (79)

1 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

2 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

6 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

7 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

8 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

9 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

13 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

14 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

15 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

16 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

20 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

21 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

22 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

23 Jun 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (78)

5 Jul 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) departed from Blyth for Wallsend where she is to refit at the Swan Hunter shipyard. She arrived at Wallsend later the same day. (80)

23 Dec 1944
With her refit completed, HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR), departed from Wallsend for Blyth. She arrived at Blyth later the same day. She resumes her role as training boat. (81)

30 Dec 1944
HMS Tribune (Lt.Cdr. W.N. Eade, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (81)

4 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

5 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

10 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

16 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

17 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

18 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

29 Jan 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (82)

6 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

8 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

13 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

14 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

20 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

21 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

22 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

23 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

27 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

28 Feb 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (83)

1 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

2 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

6 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

7 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

8 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

9 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

14 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

20 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

21 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

22 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

23 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

26 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

27 Mar 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (84)

2 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

4 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

5 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

11 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

12 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

13 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

23 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. A.D. Piper, DSO, DSC, RD, RNR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

25 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

26 Apr 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (85)

1 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

2 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

3 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

4 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

11 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

12 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

18 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

22 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

23 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

25 May 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (86)

5 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

6 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

7 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

8 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

11 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

12 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

14 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

15 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

18 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

19 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

20 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

21 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

22 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

25 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (Lt. J.P. Fyfe, DSC, RN) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

26 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (T/Lt. M.D. Tattersall, RNVR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

27 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune (T/Lt. M.D. Tattersall, RNVR) conducted exercises off Blyth with a training class of new submariners. (87)

29 Jun 1945
HMS Tribune is put in reserve at Blyth. (81)

25 Sep 1945
HMS Tribune departed from Blyth for Portsmouth. (40)

27 Sep 1945
HMS Tribune arrived at Portsmouth. (40)

10 Nov 1945
HMS Tribune departed from Portsmouth for Falmouth where she is berthed on the mud to await scrapping. (40)

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