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Re: Blocus !
I know at least two more RAF attacks on Swiss ships:
1. S/S "CHASSERAL" attacked on 22nd April 1944 by six Beaufighters of 39 Sqn with rockets and machineguns. The Swiss sailor killed and 5 Portuguese sailors injured. The "CHASSERAL" was heavy damaged and later was towed with German tug into the port of Sète. Temporary repaired and sailed for Lisbon on 07.06.1944 and repaired until 31.07.1944.
2. On 6th May 1944 S/S "CRISTINA" anchored in the Sète harbour was attacked with bombs by twelve Beaufighters and sank. Ship was flying under Swiss Red Cross flag and the cargo was intended to the British POWs.
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