HMS HOOD - Ventis Secundis

NZBoro1 said:
Very sobering. My grandad was torpedoed during the war off the coast of North Africa, only him and one other survived, and he never knew how. Never spoke about it tbh, and my uncle did a bit of research on it, the u boat that sank them etc. He was on the SS Grelhead, sank by U562 on 2 December 1941, the u boats report said that the steamer sank in 10 seconds. The ship was built by Richardson, Duck & Co in Stockton. I've attached some details for those that are interested.



We owe those people a lot.

Edit, have also attached the interview with Grandad after they picked him up.
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'Sobering' very much the word also. It sounds like they were 'set up' as soon as they entered the 'neutral' port.
 
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NZBoro1 said:
Very sobering. My grandad was torpedoed during the war off the coast of North Africa, only him and one other survived, and he never knew how. Never spoke about it tbh, and my uncle did a bit of research on it, the u boat that sank them etc. He was on the SS Grelhead, sank by U562 on 2 December 1941, the u boats report said that the steamer sank in 10 seconds. The ship was built by Richardson, Duck & Co in Stockton. I've attached some details for those that are interested.



We owe those people a lot.

Edit, have also attached the interview with Grandad after they picked him up.
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This has brought a few memories back. My Dad told me all about it when I was a kid. He was a good bloke, your Grandad. It's astonishing someone as unassuming as him could have all that tucked away as part of their life story. He must have been barely out of his teens when that happened. I'm guessing it was Andy who did the research?? Hope all is good with you NZB!
 
BoroinBuxton said:
This has brought a few memories back. My Dad told me all about it when I was a kid. He was a good bloke, your Grandad. It's astonishing someone as unassuming as him could have all that tucked away as part of their life story. He must have been barely out of his teens when that happened. I'm guessing it was Andy who did the research?? Hope all is good with you NZB!
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It was Uncke John, Aunty Sue's husband, put a lot together and did a grand job.

Yep, he was a quiet old bloke, I remember towards the end he had all his savings under the bed, and mam and aunty Jan persuaded him to put them in the Halifax where they would be safe. Poor bloke loved the horses and a bet, and wanted to buy a racehorse.
Always look out for your posts, take care.
 
NZBoro1 said:
It was Uncke John, Aunty Sue's husband, put a lot together and did a grand job.

Yep, he was a quiet old bloke, I remember towards the end he had all his savings under the bed, and mam and aunty Jan persuaded him to put them in the Halifax where they would be safe. Poor bloke loved the horses and a bet, and wanted to buy a racehorse.
Always look out for your posts, take care.
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Next time you're over here, give me a shout- whenever it is. Be good to see you. Say hi to Mum too :)
 
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