Ships hit by U-boats


HMS LCM-1129

British Landing craft


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NameHMS LCM-1129
Type:Landing craft (LCM Mk.III)
Tonnage52 tons
Completed 
OwnerThe Admiralty 
Homeport 
Date of attack5 Jul 1943Nationality:      British
 
FateDamaged by U-593 (Gerd Kelbling)
Position37° 01'N, 4° 10'E - Grid CH 9544
Complement? men (? dead and ? survivors).
ConvoyKMS-18B
Route 
Cargo 
History  
Notes on event

HMS LCM-1129 was on transfer from the UK to the Mediterranean aboard the Devis to be used in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, but the ship was sunk on 5 July 1943 by U-593 in convoy KMS-18B. The landing craft floated free during the sinking and although slightly damaged, was used to rescue survivors until they were all taken off by HMS RESTIVE. However, its crew stayed behind and managed to bring HMS LCM-1129 under own power to Dellys and eventually into Bougie.

 


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