Much appreciated John - thank you. Regards Hugh
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I would be interested to learn what evidence was provided by (Axel Niestle, May 2005) stating that U-633 was sunk by USCGC SPENCER? Many thanks. Regards Hugh
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Thank you again, Rainer, your input very much appreciated. Regards Hugh
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Hello Rainer, I received this cutting. It is from "War in the Southern Oceans" (Turner, Gordon- Cummings & Betzler). Would there be any room for ambiguity in the KTB of U-504 given what has been stated in the piece below? Many thanks for your time. Regards Hugh
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Hello Rainer, Many thanks for confirming my own thoughts. I will pass on to my enquirer. Regards Hugh
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I have compiled a list of the Ellerman Line war losses and have received the following request with regard to the sinking of 'CITY OF ATHENS' in 1942. QuoteWould you have a reliable reference for the fact that U-179 sank the City of Athens? I have SAN records that say it was U-504. They even have what appears to be a quote from the log of the U-504. Both U- boat.net and u-boatwaff
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I can account for 38 crew and 3 gunners (2 MRA and 1 RN) lost. However, when you have ambiguity from different sources, I would always recommend you check the primary sources. In this case check out the ship's last crew agreement which is held at the UK National Archives, Kew in piece BT 381/1652 at this link: This should give you all those who had signed Articles aboard including the mil
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Hello David, Your grandfather was aboard ss CAPE NELSON at the same time as my late father. They both joined the ship on 18/6/1940 and paid off on 21/1/1941. Just a month later, on her next voyage, CAPE NELSON was torpedoed. I have the Crew Agreement for 1940/1 - the penultimate one. Your grandfather is No 19 on Articles. I would suggest a posting on Mercantile Marine or contact me via PM.
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May I have a copy of this also please? Thank you. Regards Hugh
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