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Hi again,

I think Komiles was not in convoy JW.53 and sailed independently.

So, the 3 merchants in convoy JW.53B were: John Laurence, James Bowie, Joseph E. Johnston.

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John Laurence and Joseph E. Johnston returned to the Clyde with weather damage.

I mean Explorer not Explored

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Thank you very much Thorsten

It seems that they were John Laurence, Joseph E. Johnston and Komiles because all three ships of this convoy returned to port shortly after they departed.

Thank you very much

Hi all,

Anyone knows which 3 ships formed convoy JW.53B?
They departed from Loch Ewe on 16 February 1943 but returned due to bad weather.

Candidates: James Bowie, John Laurence, Joseph E. Johnston, Explorer, Komiles. 2 of them belonged to convoy JW.53.

Thank you very much
Jordi

Thank you Marti!

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Thnk you very much guys!

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I knew it,

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