Dr Fabio Bisciotti interviewed on Italian TV (TELEBLU) on 13th May 2022 (broadcast on the 14th) about the discovery of the wreck of the submarine Giovanni Bausan (originally mistaken for HMS Regent) off Barletta in the Adriatic.
https://www.facebook.com/teleblutv/post ... 7997069013
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- Sun May 15, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Wreck of Italian submarine Giovanni Bausan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6434
- Tue May 10, 2022 2:43 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Commemoration for the 80th Anniversary of the loss of the submarine HMS Urge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5579
Re: Commemoration for the 80th Anniversary of the loss of the submarine HMS Urge
Another link posted by Professor Timmy Gambin with some interesting photographs:
https://www.ww2wrecks.com/portfolio/hms ... my-gambin/
https://www.ww2wrecks.com/portfolio/hms ... my-gambin/
- Tue May 03, 2022 5:03 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Commemoration for the 80th Anniversary of the loss of the submarine HMS Urge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5579
Commemoration for the 80th Anniversary of the loss of the submarine HMS Urge
Last week in Malta we were invited at a number of events for the commemoration of the loss of HMS Urge (27th April 1942). With dives occurring on 25th April to deploy a White Ensign on the wreck as well as a commemorative plaque. The movie of these dives shown at a screening at the University of Mal...
- Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:43 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11211
Re: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
Many thanks for your reply. However, I am a bit confused by the translation. Any indication how Veslekari was captured? Where is Arcticsund? I assume she was captured by Fridtjof. Nansen which later destroyed the weather station at Myggbukta.
Platon
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- Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11211
Re: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
Hello David,
Many thanks for the additional links. I assume that those arrested on Veslekari were Quisling followers and that Veslekari sailed from the UK when she was intercepted.
Best regards,
Platon
Many thanks for the additional links. I assume that those arrested on Veslekari were Quisling followers and that Veslekari sailed from the UK when she was intercepted.
Best regards,
Platon
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11211
Re: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
Hello Andrzej, Many thanks for the link. I have since learned that Norwegian captain Axel Coll was arrested on Veslekari as he was working for the Abwehr and was bringing a couple of German wireless operators. Books by Nigel West and Sophie Jackson mention the case. However, I am curious to know fro...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:55 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11211
Capture of Veslekari on a special mission
Hello, According to British sources (Naval Intelligence file ADM223/464, TNA), Veslekari (ex-Norwegian seal catcher) operated in German service and was sailed on a mission to supply clandestine weather stations in Greenland. The signals concerning her movements were deciphered by Bletchley Park and ...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:58 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Mystery of Enigma Rotor VIII
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3393
Re: Mystery of Enigma Rotor VIII
Hello Andrzej and Darius, Many thanks for your input and comments. The web site link provided by Darius is most interesting. Although, at least one destroyer, Hans Lüdemann , was boarded after the second battle of Narvik, I have not found anywhere that secret documents were recovered from her. The c...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:01 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Mystery of Enigma Rotor VIII
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3393
Mystery of Enigma Rotor VIII
Some sources have indicated that the Enigma coding machine Rotor VIII was "pinched" by the Royal Navy in August 1940. I have been unable to find any mention of German vessel warship boarded during that month. Perhaps I have missed something. I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion? I ha...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:08 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: RFA Tankers at Alexandria and Gibraltar June 1940
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2724
Re: RFA Tankers at Alexandria and Gibraltar June 1940
Hello Jordi, Alexandria: I have Pass of Balmaha arriving at Alexandria only on 12 June 1940 (from Gib) and I have Clydefield apparently leaving Port Said on 7 June (I believe for Aden?). I agree for Brambleleaf , Cherryleaf , Olna , British Union and Duffield and War Krishna . I do not seem to have ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:57 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Loss of submarine Acciaio
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2415
Re: Loss of submarine Acciaio
Hello Jan-Olof, I had found the information some years ago. This was supposed to be revealed in my book but I could not find a publisher. I do not know why this seems to have escaped the scrutiny of Italian and British historians. There is still no absolute certainty of her fate but the air attack a...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:59 am
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Royal Navy losses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11313
Royal Navy losses
For those interested in a list of the British warship losses through the ages, there is a list which can be downloaded at: https://thisismast.org/research/royal-navy-loss-list.html It is not perfect as many omissions and errors can be found but hopefully the list will be updated from time to time. P...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:15 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Loss of Italian submarine Gemma
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4496
Re: Loss of Italian submarine Gemma
Hello Thorsten,
The site Chronik Des Seekrieges still has the date in error and incidentally the name of Tricheco's Commanding Officer was Avogadro di Cerrione (not Cerricone).
Many thanks.
Platon
The site Chronik Des Seekrieges still has the date in error and incidentally the name of Tricheco's Commanding Officer was Avogadro di Cerrione (not Cerricone).
Many thanks.
Platon
- Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Loss of Italian submarine Gemma
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4496
Re: Loss of Italian submarine Gemma
Hello Jan-Olof, My data of 8 October 1940 is correct. I have a copy of the Tricheco 's report. I do not know the source of the error in Chronik Des Seekrieges and others. Sometime one makes an error and others just copy it and then it becomes widely accepted. Many thanks for checking! Best regards, ...
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:36 pm
- Forum: Ship Forum
- Topic: Italian Human Torpedo attack on Alexandria Dec 1941
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8270
Re: Italian Human Torpedo attack on Alexandria Dec 1941
Hello Andrzej,
Many thanks for your comments. So far I cannot receive email through uboat.net, so readers with corrections, additions or any question on the subject can either contact me by email or just post them on this Forum.
All the best for the New Year!
Platon
Many thanks for your comments. So far I cannot receive email through uboat.net, so readers with corrections, additions or any question on the subject can either contact me by email or just post them on this Forum.
All the best for the New Year!
Platon