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Brian

23rd October 2012 18:27

Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA

Hi guys

I'm seeking information about the Hospital Ship 'PO' sunk by a Swordfish in March 1941 in Valona Harbour, Albania.

Apparently, Italian 'records' (propaganda?) claimed she was fully illuminated but the FAA suggested she was in darkness. Has anyone anything definitive? Fatalities are variously recorded as 21 or 24.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers
Brian

udf_00

23rd October 2012 20:49

Re: Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA

In Charles Lamb's "War in a Stringbag" Ch.20 there is a half-page about this event.

Brian

23rd October 2012 21:33

Re: Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA

THANKS UDF

I'VE JUST LEANED ACROSS MY DESK AND PLUCKED IT OFF THE SHELF!!!

CHEERS

Brian

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