Post by Administrator on Nov 9, 2020 3:41:42 GMT
VIA: Neutral Shores, Ireland and the Battle of the Atlantic
09 November 1940, 170’ west of Westport, EMPRESS OF JAPAN was attacked by an FW200, three bombs being such near misses that they actually glanced off the ship's rails and a lifeboat, exploding in the sea. Captain J.W. Thomas had given evasive-action orders to the quartermaster who swung the wheel whilst lying on his stomach to avoid machine gun bullets which were raking the bridge. Both men were later decorated for their bravery.
09 November 1940, 170’ west of Westport, EMPRESS OF JAPAN was attacked by an FW200, three bombs being such near misses that they actually glanced off the ship's rails and a lifeboat, exploding in the sea. Captain J.W. Thomas had given evasive-action orders to the quartermaster who swung the wheel whilst lying on his stomach to avoid machine gun bullets which were raking the bridge. Both men were later decorated for their bravery.
