Canadian 29th Flotilla Fire |
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Stormvogel
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Posted: 24 January 2009 at 2:51pm |
Hello All, Does anybody know the ID numbers of the British MTB's (or their Flotilla's) that where lost with the Canadian 29th Flotilla in the disaterous Ostend fire at the end of the war? Many thanks, |
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Boats lost were 459, 461, 462, 465, 466 of the Canadian 29th Flotilla.
438, 444, of the 3rd Flotilla 791, 798, 511, 512 of the 52nd Flotilla. 776 of the 63rd Flotilla 780 of the 64th Flotilla with 255 an independent boat. Making 14 boats destroyed. There were several boats damaged. 771 was damaged beyond economical repair (and was later to be a Sea Cadet TS). 32 boats in total were moored up in close vicinity with some at sea. (sources: ‘Home Waters MTB’s and MGB’s at War’ Len Reynolds. Conversations with Ldg Seaman K. Forrester - 771) |
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Stormvogel
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Thanks very much for your speedy reply. Another mystery solved by your excelent forum.
Regards
SV
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johnk
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Hi there,
Indeed, what prompt "service"! in relation to above of course to 486 the last survivor at Southampton, the Canadian Coastal Forces Trust under Lt Nicholas Armstrong were trying to secure her for Canada, not heard anything of late, hope she is still there and afloat, a liveaboard, so hopefully still cared for.
Johnk
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