by E28 » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:18 pm
In the early hours of 7th September 1941, HMS Nigeria, Capt JGL Dundas, flag of Rear Admiral Vian, with HMS Aurora, Capt W G Agnew encountered a small German 2 ship convoy escorted by the Kriegsmarine ex gunnery training ship Bremse, Capt Brosy-Steinberg, and smaller units between Nordkap ( North Cape ) and Nordkyn further to the East, denoting the entrance to Porshanger Fjord
None of the German ships carried torpedoes. Neither British cruiser used theirs.
There were no minefields in the immediate locality.
Despite the poor weather collisions or ramming did not happen and denied by both sides.
No German or British submarines were operating in the area.
So, what caused the explosion to Bremse on her port quarter with serious damage to her steering but not disabling.
Nigeria lost her bows to frame 11 with further damage and flooding to frame 22.
Bremse was the sole loss with her charges escaping the British duo.
Nigeria made it back to the Tyne for repairs, quite some distance bearing in mind she did much of it unassisted and astern.
Did a Soviet submarine administer the damage to Nigeria and Bremse.
The verdict is out. Still.
Thats all folks. Sean.