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Robert Lock

@robertl02984137

interested in history particularly naval history, dancing and random events. Writing book on WW2 Naval History over lockdown

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Bangor (VTE reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Clayoquot (J 174) Lt. Alexander C. Campbell, RCNVR: Lost 24.11.44. Torpedoed & sunk by U-806 (Kptlt. Klaus Hornbostel) in the approaches to Halifax harbour in position 44º25'N, 63º20'W. 8 of the 81 crew were sadly lost.

Bangor (VTE reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMCS Clayoquot (J 174) Lt. Alexander C. Campbell, RCNVR: Lost 24.11.44.

Torpedoed & sunk by U-806 (Kptlt. Klaus Hornbostel) in the approaches to Halifax harbour in position 44º25'N, 63º20'W.

8 of the 81 crew were sadly lost.
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Requisitioned (26.08.39) A/S trawler HMT Kingston Beryl (4.03) T/S.Lt. Alan William John Baker, RNVR: Lost 25.12.43. Mined & sunk north-west of Islay, Scotland in position 56º12'N, 07º30'W. Part of the escort for convoy ON-217, she was last seen at 04:35 around 15 miles WSW of

Requisitioned (26.08.39) A/S trawler HMT Kingston Beryl (4.03) T/S.Lt. Alan William John Baker, RNVR: Lost 25.12.43.

Mined & sunk north-west of Islay, Scotland in position 56º12'N, 07º30'W. Part of the escort for convoy ON-217, she was last seen at 04:35 around 15 miles WSW of
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Algerine (Reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMS Octavia (J 290): Launched at Redfern Construction Ltd. Toronto, Ontario 31.12.42.

Algerine (Reciprocating engined) class minesweeper HMS Octavia (J 290): Launched at Redfern Construction Ltd. Toronto, Ontario 31.12.42.
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Beachy Head class repair ship HMS Dodman Point (F 19): Laid down at Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia 06.01.45.

Beachy Head class repair ship HMS Dodman Point (F 19): Laid down at Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia 06.01.45.
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Ocean boarding vessel HMS Registan (F 106) A/Cdr. Eric Arthur Divers, RNR: Commissioned 09.01.41. Requisitioned by the Admiralty 13.09.40.

Ocean boarding vessel HMS Registan (F 106) A/Cdr. Eric Arthur Divers, RNR: Commissioned 09.01.41.

Requisitioned by the Admiralty 13.09.40.
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Admiralty V & W (WAIR) class destroyer HMS Vimiera (L 29) A/Lt.Cdr Angus Alexander Mackenzie, RNR: Lost 09.01.42. Mined & sunk in the Thames estuary off East Spile Buoy in position 51º28'N, 00º55'E whilst escort for convoy FS 39. A mine detonated under her forward boiler room,

Admiralty V & W (WAIR) class destroyer HMS Vimiera (L 29) A/Lt.Cdr Angus Alexander Mackenzie, RNR: Lost 09.01.42.

Mined & sunk in the Thames estuary off East Spile Buoy in position 51º28'N, 00º55'E whilst escort for convoy FS 39.

A mine detonated under her forward boiler room,
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A US Navy cruiser anchored in Mississippi for a week's shore leave. The first evening, the ship's captain received the following note from the wife of a very wealthy and influential plantation owner: Dear Captain, Thursday will be my daughter's Debutante Ball. I would like