Question on Uboat rescues

Lujan · 06-24-11, 02:38 AM

I was reading up on Uboats and the people who sailed them after ending my last patrol on SH5. I found a interesting story of a Uboat captain rescuing 28 Greek sailors and delivering them to Ireland, and I checked it up and it seemed to be true.

Wikipidia article Here

However, the article states it was one of only two times Uboat crews put themselves in danger to rescue the survivors of a attack, but doesn't mention what the other incident was - can anyone tell me?

I have heard of the 'Laconia incident' but I dont think that's what the article refers to, as the order not to rescue sailors was a result of this, and my impression was that both incidents were in defiance of the order.

Captain Nemo · 06-24-11, 05:45 AM

The incident you refer to could not have been in defiance of the Laconia order as that order was not issued until 1942. The Greek ship Diamantes was sunk by U-35 in October 1939. The landing of the Greek crew on the Irish coast did cause a stir at the time, as it violated Ireland's neutrality. If the other incident is not in connection with the Laconia then I'm at a loss as to which sinking it could be related to. I'm sure others will be able to help though.

Nemo

Lujan · 06-24-11, 05:59 AM

Ah, thanks for the reply, I hadn't checked the dates. I guess they may be the two incidents then. I vaguely remember hearing of other similar stories when I was young, but I could be mistaken.

06-24-11, 02:38 AM	#1
Lujan Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Question on Uboat rescues I was reading up on Uboats and the people who sailed them after ending my last patrol on SH5. I found a interesting story of a Uboat captain rescuing 28 Greek sailors and delivering them to Ireland, and I checked it up and it seemed to be true. Wikipidia article Here However, the article states it was one of only two times Uboat crews put themselves in danger to rescue the survivors of a attack, but doesn't mention what the other incident was - can anyone tell me? I have heard of the 'Laconia incident' but I dont think that's what the article refers to, as the order not to rescue sailors was a result of this, and my impression was that both incidents were in defiance of the order.

06-24-11, 05:45 AM	#2
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	The incident you refer to could not have been in defiance of the Laconia order as that order was not issued until 1942. The Greek ship Diamantes was sunk by U-35 in October 1939. The landing of the Greek crew on the Irish coast did cause a stir at the time, as it violated Ireland's neutrality. If the other incident is not in connection with the Laconia then I'm at a loss as to which sinking it could be related to. I'm sure others will be able to help though. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

06-24-11, 05:59 AM	#3
Lujan Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ah, thanks for the reply, I hadn't checked the dates. I guess they may be the two incidents then. I vaguely remember hearing of other similar stories when I was young, but I could be mistaken.