Post by Keith at Tregenna on Jun 30, 2008 21:11:15 GMT
All Brave Sailors: An incredible story of survival at sea. J. REVEL CARR. 'ALL WATER AND BISCUITS GONE, BUT STILL HOPING TO MAKE LAND' Anglo-Saxon jolly boat log, 24 September 1940.
On 21 August 1940 a German warship ambushed and sank a British freighter, the Anglo-Saxon, in mid-Adlantic. A small band of men escaped in its jolly boat and, equipped with just a compass for navigation, embarked on what was to be one of the longest open boat voyages in recorded history. For thirty-seven days the dwindling group subsisted on rain, seaweed and minute sea creatures, and at one point even drank the liquid from the precious compass. On 30 October, after a 2,700-mile voyage, they beached in the Bahamas.
Because of copyright we use the above only as an introduction and as that these facts are well known. For further information etc - We shall report further and attach links. I have personally just optained a copy of J. Revell Carr's ALL BRAVE SAILORS: The sinking of the Anglo-Saxon 21 August 1940. Although, we cannot quote from it at present, will report on all other aspects and offer a review. This I am already certain will be favourable.
"There is little doubt that these sailors and officers of the Allied Merchant Navies were true heroes World War 11. Yet their enourmous contribution often goes unrecognised as the focus falls on the combat forces: the army, air corps, navy, marines, and their direct support. In no way should any of the praise and credit be withdrawn from these soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines, but the full measure of the Merchant Mariners, contributions also should be taken, celebrated, and revered.
Our research, report and follow up will contain links to the works of others as we expect only to highlight the story and direct all with an interest in what is also an important part of Newport's Maritime History, to the works of many already well established in covering the Anglo-Saxon and the Jolly Boat etc and allow them all credit for the work they have done.
More to follow:
On 21 August 1940 a German warship ambushed and sank a British freighter, the Anglo-Saxon, in mid-Adlantic. A small band of men escaped in its jolly boat and, equipped with just a compass for navigation, embarked on what was to be one of the longest open boat voyages in recorded history. For thirty-seven days the dwindling group subsisted on rain, seaweed and minute sea creatures, and at one point even drank the liquid from the precious compass. On 30 October, after a 2,700-mile voyage, they beached in the Bahamas.
Because of copyright we use the above only as an introduction and as that these facts are well known. For further information etc - We shall report further and attach links. I have personally just optained a copy of J. Revell Carr's ALL BRAVE SAILORS: The sinking of the Anglo-Saxon 21 August 1940. Although, we cannot quote from it at present, will report on all other aspects and offer a review. This I am already certain will be favourable.
"There is little doubt that these sailors and officers of the Allied Merchant Navies were true heroes World War 11. Yet their enourmous contribution often goes unrecognised as the focus falls on the combat forces: the army, air corps, navy, marines, and their direct support. In no way should any of the praise and credit be withdrawn from these soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines, but the full measure of the Merchant Mariners, contributions also should be taken, celebrated, and revered.
Our research, report and follow up will contain links to the works of others as we expect only to highlight the story and direct all with an interest in what is also an important part of Newport's Maritime History, to the works of many already well established in covering the Anglo-Saxon and the Jolly Boat etc and allow them all credit for the work they have done.
More to follow:
