SS Rhineland, Convoy 74: sunk 21/09/1941

Amberdog45, could I seek your help please? You posted a message on July 9, 2015 regarding Convoy OG74 and the sinking of the SS Rhineland. You said that you had received "the interpretation of the U Boat 201's report of the sinking of the SS Rhineland and the other 2 merchant ships sunk that day". I have tried contacting Uboat.net regarding the log book entry for the sinking of the SS Rhineland but have not received any acknowledgment of my message to them. Do you still have access to this log book entry please?
Robert Carmichael Taylor, a second cousin, was a sailor on the SS Rhineland when she went down. I would be grateful for your help please. Thanking you in anticipation. KateB

 

Does anyone have a copy of the English translation of the German logbook entry regarding the sinking of the SS Rhineland on 21 September 1941 please? The original link provided does not work and only leads me to an error page. I would be very grateful for any help please? Kate

 

Hello , James was my Grannies brother from Leith , regards , Brian

 

Chief Engineer James Thomson b. 6.10.1893 at Leith.

He served in the MN during both World Wars and was aboard the Grangemouth registered ss VALA in 1914 and throughout 1915. Below is a list of ships that he is known to have served in. The list will not be complete. He has 5 cards held in the Fourth Register of Seamen – a transcription is shown below.
ID photo circa 1918/19


118859 – ETHELWOLF – 10. 1918
118859 – ETHELWOLF – 12. 1920
145562 – HAARLEM – 13.10.1925
129385 – BRANDENBURG – 1.6.1926
148883 - SAINT BLANE – 11.5.1927
160648 – HENGIST – 13.7.1928
148281 – BEATUS – 17.9.1930
144727 – BUCHANNESS – 11.3.1931
161828 – COURLAND – 11.11.1933
129385 – BRANDENBRERG – 1934
161828 – COURLAND – 21.4.1937
139240 – LAKELAND – 24.6.1937
139240 – LAKELAND – 26.7.1938
139240 – LAKELAND – 31.8.1939
148263 – RHINELAND – 3.1.1941 - lost at sea 21.9.1941

Regards
Hugh