Does anyone know anything about the SS Auretta please? She was sunk by a landmine on Feb 26th 1945, but I would like to know in which waters and what her destination/mission was. My father was on the ship, but as he is now deceased I can not get the info from him!
Hi curiousK8 Welcome to the forum SS Auretta 4,571 tons (W H. Cockerline & Co) was sunk by mine off the Scheldt Estuary, she was bound for Antwerp. 'Britains Sea War' - Young.
Hello and welcome to the forum. Have a look at this for starters SS Auretta [+1945] WRECK If she's off De Panne (The chart is to small to see without subscribing), it's a shame they blew her masts. I'm in the area this w/end so could have took a picture of her for you. Regards Andy
Hello and welcome to the forum. Have a look at this for starters SS Auretta [+1945] WRECK If she's off De Panne (The chart is to small to see without subscribing), it's a shame they blew her masts. I'm in the area this w/end so could have took a picture of her for you. Regards Andy Thank you for the prompt reply! I've had my atlas out to see the area
Hi curiousK8 Welcome to the forum SS Auretta 4,571 tons (W H. Cockerline & Co) was sunk by mine off the Scheldt Estuary, she was bound for Antwerp. 'Britains Sea War' - Young. Thank you for that info, which I will share with my sister who set me off on the search for more knowledge! CuriousK8
The Auretta had been part of the eight ship unescorted Convoy TAM-91, which departed Southend on the 25th February 1945. The ship was one of two that were sunk from the covoy the following day. Her position of loss is given as 51' 24N 02' 49E. One theory is she was sunk by midget submarine. Two of her crew were killed in the explosion. Commemorated Tower Hill Memorial Panel 12 EVERITT, Fireman and Trimmer, HARRY, S.S. Auretta (London). Merchant Navy. 26th February 1945. Age 19. Son of Harry and Mary Everitt, of Hull. WILLIAMS, Fireman and Trimmer, EVAN, S.S. Auretta (London). Merchant Navy. 26th February 1945. Age 25.
Thank you for the info. Like Harry my dad was a Hull man too, fortunately for mum (and ultimately me!) he survived, but like many others he never talked about the war unless relating funny stories. Regards, Curiousk8
Hi i know this was years ago but harry was my grandads brother while sorting my grandads flat we found a load of papers letters from the queen the letter saying harry is lot at see ie i am after more info so if anyone can help i would be so thankful
Hello and welcome, Harry Everitt's medal file can be downloaded for £3.45 from BT 395/1/29938 His seaman's pouch is held at Kew in piece BT 372/621/79 Don't worry about the typo in his name on this file. His CRS 10 (service record from Jan, 1941) will be held at Kew in piece BT 382/557 The pouch and CRS 10 are best obtained by visit to Kew as expensive to obtain online - Kew have just put up their prices. Regards Hugh
Could you please email me, Harry was my Dad's brother and obviously we are related. I am very interest in copies of any of paper work you have. Thanks,Carl Everitt
