The story
Belfast-Liverpool ferry boat Munster, with 45 crew and 190 passengers on board, hit a mine (laid by German submarine U-30 on 6 Jan 1940) at 0600 hours. All aboard were rescued by British steamer Ringwal.
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.