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Re: U boat sink off Isle of Mann by HMY Helga?
Posted by:
Michael Lowrey
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Date: April 17, 2018 03:06PM
We're aware of this action. Helga spotted an oil slick at 1930 on April 4, 1918 and followed it to the wake and then swirl of a diving U-boat. A periscope was soon sighted. Helga dropped depth charges, producing oil and air but nothing more. Sweepers later found an obstruction.
The attack at 53°59'N, 5°00'W was listed as probably sinking a U-boat by the Royal Navy.
The only U-boat that went missing at roughly that time and in roughly that area was U 61, which is NOT to say that Helga's attack necessarily accounted for U 61.
Best wishes,
Michael
The attack at 53°59'N, 5°00'W was listed as probably sinking a U-boat by the Royal Navy.
The only U-boat that went missing at roughly that time and in roughly that area was U 61, which is NOT to say that Helga's attack necessarily accounted for U 61.
Best wishes,
Michael
Subject | Written By | Posted |
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U boat sink off Isle of Mann by HMY Helga? | TF | 04/16/2018 11:55PM |
Re: U boat sink off Isle of Mann by HMY Helga? | Michael Lowrey | 04/17/2018 03:06PM |