Memorial
HMS Warwick WW2
Source: Copyright Simon James
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Current Location
Port Area, Padstow, North Cornwall, Cornwall, England
OS Grid Reference
SW 910 750
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 9353
- Description
- Cutting from Lloyds List. Records the sinking of the destroyer HMS Warwick by U413 in September 1944, and the rescuing of 88 of her survivors by the trawlers Christophel Columbus and Blauwvoet (Belgian) and Lady Luck (British). Apparently the British Skipper, Victor Crisp, was subsequently sacked for being late when landing his fish catch following the event.
- Inscription
- RECORDS THE SINKING OF THE DESTROYER HMS WARWICK BY U413 IN SEPTEMBER 1944, AND THE RESCUING OF 88 OF HER SURVIVORS BY THE TRAWLERS CHRISTOPHEL COLUMBUS & BLAUWVOET (BELGIAN) AND LADY LUCK (BRITISH)
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Components
- Memorial
Condition: Unknown