The story
Swedish ship Vingaland, damaged on the previous day by German bombers west of Ireland, was sunk by Italian submarine Marconi; the 19 survivors were picked up by British ship Danae II.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.