HMT Hosanna

Gents,

HMT Hosanna, Auxiliary Minesweeper

GARSIDES, Clifford, Able Seaman, RFR, C/J 108985, killed [DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY] [CWGC says HMS Pembroke]
JENNER, Edwin H, Stoker Petty Officer, C/K 64610, killed [DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY] [CWGC says HMS Pembroke]
WAKEHAM, Duke, Ordinary Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 177578, killed [DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY]

Casualties suffered during operations in support of Dunkirk evacuation. CAB66/8 says that the vessel was damaged, but gives no further details. I'm assuming that the vessel was attacked by aircraft, but I have no confirmation this, any ideas?

Regards,

Steve

 

Hosanna, ship loss

GARSIDES, Clifford, Able Seaman, RFR, C/J 108985 D 226, killed

JENNER, Edwin H, Stoker Petty Officer, C/K 64610, killed

WAKEHAM, Duke, Ordinary Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 177578, (O/P), killed
Royal Navy casualties, killed and died, May 1940, including Norway

 

Thanks for that, but unfortunately their 'ship loss' entry is in error. The minesweeper remained in Royal Navy service until it was returned to its owners in August 1945.

 

Steve saw that might be worth you dropping a line to Royal Navy casualties, killed and died, May 1940, including Norway
they are very good at updating plus they might have more info

 

HM Trawler Hosanna: 1 June 1940; enemy action off the coast of Lowestoft | The National Archives

 

LT/JX 177578 Duke Wakeham must have been picked up by HMT JOHN CATTLING as he died aboard her on 30 May. We also know HMT JOHN CATTLING was engaged in operations in and around Dunkirk on 29 May where she also picked up survivors from HMT CALVI after bombing.

HMS PEMBROKE was the accounting base and it is always the accounting base that is officially named rather than the individual ship where the action took place.

Regards
Hugh

 

Thanks for that. One more document for the TNA list. I guess 'enemy action off the coast of Lowestoft' would imply an air attack (I'm pretty sure no Schnellboote's were operating in this area at this time), but I guess I'll have to wait to see whether the ADM358 doc provides anymore information.

Regards,

Steve

 

Hi Hugh,

I see according to 'B.E.F. ships' that the HMT John Cattling had arrived at Dunkirk on the 24th May to serve as a radio link. And was lucky to escape the devastating bombing attack on the Dunkirk East Pier on the afternoon of the 29th.

Steve