| Departed Methil on 22 October 1940 |
| RV. With Ob 233 on 24 October 1940 |
| Hague's records contain 10 merchants and 3 escorts (12 ships TDS) |
Vessel |
Pdt. |
Tons |
Built |
Cargo |
Notes |
ABERDEEN |
ESCORT 22/10 - 24/10 |
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ALYNBANK |
ESCORT 22/10 - 23/10 |
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BARON CAWDOR (Br) |
3,638 |
1935 |
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BARRA HEAD (Br) |
671 |
1930 |
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BOTAVON (Br) |
5,848 |
1912 |
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BRITISH WORKMAN (Br) |
6,994 |
1922 |
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CHILEAN REEFER (Br) |
1,831 |
1936 |
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COMANCHEE (Br) |
6,837 |
1936 |
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GARDENIA |
ESCORT 22/04 - 24/10 |
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HILDUR I (Nor) |
1,497 |
1919 |
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KERMA (Br) |
4,333 |
1928 |
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NELLIE (Gk) |
4,826 |
1913 |
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SWIFTPOOL (Br) |
5,205 |
1929 |
| Additional notes by Arnold Hague and co-workers for convoy OA.233: |
| ABERDEEN & GARDENIA DETACHED TO HX 81 |
| COMMODORE: SHIP'S MASTER IN COMANCHEE |
| VICE COMMODORE: SHIP'S MASTER IN BOTAVON |