Re: KG40 & Convoy HX.84 November 1940
Brian,
Like Stig I too am not a naval expert.Here in Ireland it is said that "we were neutral against Germany".
Irish registered vessels were not requisitioned by the British authorities for the Merchant Navy. Irish Vessels had the word EIRE in white on each side flanked by two tricolours. There were attacks on Irish vessels some with fatal results but I deem them to have been unintentional. On 19 Dec. 1940 the British registered Irish Lights tender Isolda was on route to the Coningbeg Lightship when a Condor approached. It circled the nearby Irish registered vessel Lanahrone (which had the neutral markings) and as it passed overhead it rocked its wings and headed straight for the Isolda and sank it. I have not been able to identify the Condor so far!. Oh and yes the tricolour was flown when in convoys. Perhaps my good friend Martin might come "on board" if he sees your posting.
Regards
Tony K
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