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Titel: ASS-Nummer: 01812: 30.05.1940 U 56 vs ULSTER PRINCE
Beitrag von: Darius am 14 September 2019, 00:26:45
Hallo TW,

paar Ergänzungen zu diesem Angriff:
1) http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWD-DCHF1940_03-09.htm

Kein Geleitzug, Sicherung von Faroe nach Süden durch HMS WITHERINGTON:

ZitatThursday, 23rd May 1940
ACASTA and ARDENT sailed from Greenock at 1800 escorting ULSTER PRINCE to the Faroe Islands.  Destroyers remained at the Faroes until required to escort a convoy homeward bound from Narvik area.

Wednesday, 29th May 1940
WITHERINGTON expected to arrive Thorshaven (Faroes) at 1600 subsequently to escort S.S. ULSTER PRINCE toUnited Kingdom.

Thursday, 30th May 1940
WITHERINGTON, escorting ULSTER PRINCE, reported at 0425 that the latter had been attacked by a U boat,but was not hit.  WITHERINGTON obtained a doubtful contact which she attacked.

Friday, 31st May 1940
WITHERINGTON, escorting ULSTER PRINCE from the Faroes, arrived at the Clyde at 400.

2) Siehe Anlage mit Auszug aus Weekly Resume No.40.


:MG:

Darius