A most interesting description of his voyage on a small tramp steamer, They were torpedoed, made it to an island, saved through the surf by fishermen. Later transferred to West Africa, where, after a protracted stay he joined a Palm line ship that had been seized by the Vichy French.
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New Resource Tommy Thompson Wallsend 2025-06-04
WW2 Merchant Navy One man' experiences in 1942
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