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31 October 1943

Summary

Group C contribution 1 Jersey Guernsey and Granville

Location Details

Jersey; Guernsey; St Helier; Granville

Diary Entry

31 October 1943 Group C contribution 1 Jersey Guernsey and Granville

31 October, 02:00, Ida 5: handed Robert Müller 8/Midsland to V 707/V 729, Tourane to harbour-protection escort for Saint Helier. Took over Gabès, Comptoir 51, Claus, Isigny, tug Guynemer and tank lighter Presto–Normande. SSE 4, sea 2, visibility figure faint. New formation in original; leader again typed M 4600 although diagram identifies M 4606. 06:45: boats and convoy anchored Granville roads, SSE 4, sea 2, visibility 3 nautical miles. 08:00: entered. Closed 31 October, Meyer; signatures authenticated. Scan 573 left blank.

Source of Information 

T-1022 Roll 3129, 46th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3129_English_Translation.docx. Record 573 | Source PDF scans 573, 574.

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