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General => World War One => Armed Forces => WW1 In Memoriam => Topic started by: dowdstree on Friday 12 January 18 14:04 GMT (UK)
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This is dedicated to the memory of the 188 men who lost their lives on 12th January 1918 when HMS Opal & HMS Narborough were returning to Scapa Flow, Orkney from patrol duty during a bad snowstorm. There was only 1 survivor.
A wreath laying ceremony is to take place today at Windwick Bay, South Ronaldsay, Orkney and afterwards there will be a lunch at St. Margarets Hope.
Further details of the tragedy can be found at www.kbrady.com/opal.html and www.irishsailor.co.uk/first-world-war/hms-narborough-opal
They did not give their lives in battle but nonetheless made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our Country.
Lest We Forget.
Dorrie