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Author: Andy Proudfoot |
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Date Posted: 24/12/07 1:33am Hello all... My father - William Russell Proudfoot - survived the sinking of the Athelsultan. He would have been 19 years old. He was one of the ships (not the convoy commodores - who was also onboard and had his own signaller) radio officers. He was off watch and asleep when the torpedo hit. He was on a Caley float with a few others but one of the other survivors passed away before they were picked up. He talks vividly about the episode and some of the crew members, he recalls the DEMS gunners on board and Captain Donovan. My father was eventually picked up by HMS Nasturtium. He still remembers the pennant number K107 that was on the ships side. He is 84 now and not in the best of health. I know he would love to hear if any of his former shipmates who survived are still alive today. best regards Andy Proudfoot [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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| Re: Athelsultan | A.EVANS (They Bore the Brunt) | 24/12/07 1:42am |
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| Re: Athelsultan | Des taff Jenkins (For Andy) | 25/12/07 6:20am |