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UB-64 September 15 1918
Posted by:
WilfB
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Date: June 12, 2019 08:44AM
I am researching the history of the British sailing vessel Mary Fanny that was sunk by shellfire in the Irish Sea by UB-64 on September 15 1918. Some sources claim that the Mary Fanny was fitted with a gun as defence against U boat attack and I have determined from the crew list that 2 of the 5 crew were Royal Navy Reserve members with gun crew training shown on their service record - but I have not yet found confirmation that a gun was fitted to the ship.
I am seeking confirmation that there was an exchange of gunfire between UB-64 and Mary Fanny during this incident which led to the loss of the Mary Fanny and all 5 of her crew. I guess that the only source of such information would be the UB-64 Kriegstagbuch - KTB for 15 September 1918? With reference to the site FAQ’s I will be contacting the USA link for KTB records but I wonder if this USA source only covers WW2 U boat records?
Anyway if anyone can shed some light on this matter I would very much appreciate your help. Many thanks
I am seeking confirmation that there was an exchange of gunfire between UB-64 and Mary Fanny during this incident which led to the loss of the Mary Fanny and all 5 of her crew. I guess that the only source of such information would be the UB-64 Kriegstagbuch - KTB for 15 September 1918? With reference to the site FAQ’s I will be contacting the USA link for KTB records but I wonder if this USA source only covers WW2 U boat records?
Anyway if anyone can shed some light on this matter I would very much appreciate your help. Many thanks
Subject | Written By | Posted |
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UB-64 September 15 1918 | WilfB | 06/12/2019 08:44AM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | Michael Lowrey | 06/12/2019 09:47PM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | wightspirit | 06/13/2019 09:32AM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | Simon S. | 06/13/2019 06:58PM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | WilfB | 06/13/2019 07:39PM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | Simon S. | 06/14/2019 01:48PM |
Re: UB-64 September 15 1918 | Craig Baker | 12/29/2022 11:49PM |