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Hugh MacLean · 10-03-2008, 11:20 PM

CITY OF BENARES official number 164096 built in 1936 for Ellerman Lines.
18.9.40 torpedoed and sunk by U-48 (Bleichrodt), in the Atlantic 253 miles WSW of Rockall, in position 56.43N 21.15W while on a voyage from Liverpool 13.9.40 to Quebec and Montreal, with 191 passengers, part of convoy OB 213 comprising 19 ships. The Master, Capt Landles Nicoll, Commodore Rear Admiral E.J.G. MacKinnon DSO RN 3 naval staff, 121 crew and 134 passengers including children were lost. 105 survivors were rescued by HM destroyer HURRICANE 1340/39 (H.06) (Lt-Cdr H.C. Simms) ex-Brazilian JAPARUA and landed at Greenock; 42 survivors were adrift for 8 days, then rescued by HM destroyer ANTHONY 1350/29 (Lt-Cdr N.J.V. Thew) (H.40) and landed at Greenock.

Ralph Barker wrote the book "Children of the Benares" and I corresponded with him briefly a few years ago in my research about ss "CITY OF CAIRO" he also wrote a book about that sinking.

Regards
Hugh

10-03-2008, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hugh MacLean Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 66	CITY OF BENARES official number 164096 CITY OF BENARES official number 164096 built in 1936 for Ellerman Lines. 18.9.40 torpedoed and sunk by U-48 (Bleichrodt), in the Atlantic 253 miles WSW of Rockall, in position 56.43N 21.15W while on a voyage from Liverpool 13.9.40 to Quebec and Montreal, with 191 passengers, part of convoy OB 213 comprising 19 ships. The Master, Capt Landles Nicoll, Commodore Rear Admiral E.J.G. MacKinnon DSO RN 3 naval staff, 121 crew and 134 passengers including children were lost. 105 survivors were rescued by HM destroyer HURRICANE 1340/39 (H.06) (Lt-Cdr H.C. Simms) ex-Brazilian JAPARUA and landed at Greenock; 42 survivors were adrift for 8 days, then rescued by HM destroyer ANTHONY 1350/29 (Lt-Cdr N.J.V. Thew) (H.40) and landed at Greenock. Ralph Barker wrote the book "Children of the Benares" and I corresponded with him briefly a few years ago in my research about ss "CITY OF CAIRO" he also wrote a book about that sinking. Regards Hugh