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Re: s/s Ryton, 5 August 1917
Posted by:
Castell
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Date: September 13, 2005 01:41PM
I have a photo of "Halldor" being sunk, showing partially the u-39 and german sailors (I dont know the source). If somebody are interested I can send that image to their e-mail.
Regards
> This ship sank after twice striking a submerged object while in
> convoy, 90 nm west of Gibraltar. Given the location & the
> position as second ship in column it is unlikely she struck
> anything but a uboot which operating in the area.
> Does anyone have any info on this event? There was a uboot
> which sank the norwegian s/s Halldor off Huelva on 3/8 (which
> one please?), could this have been the same?
> Thanks, Brian
Regards
> This ship sank after twice striking a submerged object while in
> convoy, 90 nm west of Gibraltar. Given the location & the
> position as second ship in column it is unlikely she struck
> anything but a uboot which operating in the area.
> Does anyone have any info on this event? There was a uboot
> which sank the norwegian s/s Halldor off Huelva on 3/8 (which
> one please?), could this have been the same?
> Thanks, Brian