Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Cyril Thompson
Civilian. British
Roster information listed for Cyril Thompson
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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Western Prince | Motor passenger ship | Passenger | 14 Dec 1940 | U-96 (1) |
Personal information
Part of the British Shipbuilding Mission, who had taken plans of cargo ships to the USA. The first type led to the building of the Ocean Class standard ships in the USA and the Forts and Parks in Canada. The second set of plans, of a Thompson built ship called the Empire Liberty, was modified in the US to become the famous Liberty ship.
Sources
- Personal communication
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