The story
French destroyer La Railleuse suffered an accidental torpedo detonation as she was departing Casablanca, Morocco. La Railleuse was lost; 28 were killed and 24 were wounded.
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.