24 July 1943

24 July 1943 M 4605 M 4601 and M 4607 Channel Islands escort circuit

24 July, Jersey: wind N 2, sea 1, hazy, visibility 3–4 nautical miles. 04:10: a lighter reports engine failure and is taken in tow. Requested a harbour tug from Jersey harbour commandant to bring the lighter in. 04:30: released convoy in Saint Helier roads. 05:00: M 4605, M 4601 and M 4607 secured in harbour. Written order: at 24:00 on 24 July sail with Bizon, Isigny, Tourane and Mazagan to Guernsey. 23:45: boats cast off. Wind N 2, sea 1, moderate visibility. Signed Ertel.

T-1022 Roll 3129, 46th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3129_English_Translation.docx. Record 430 | Source PDF scans 430, 431.