**COMPLETED** HMS Transylvania

[jmg1893]

I believe a great uncle of mine William McKenzie (who was believed to have been born in Dundee) died on 10th August 1940, when the HMS Transylvania was attacked by the German submarine U-56 off Malin Head.

HMS Transylvania was damaged by a torpedo and was taken in tow but foundered before she reached harbour  off Inistrahull, Northern Ireland. Some   Although 300 of her complement were taken off by trawlers, the task of launching the boats being extremely hazardous owing to the rough seas. Two officers and 20 ratings were killed (other figures give 48 fatal casualties).

I have been struggling to find his death certificate.  Where is it likely to be?  Is there any source of information on Naval Death Certificates or will it likely to be recorded in Dundee.

I can remember when I was younger hearing that William had married just before enlisting in the Navy, but that he never had children.

Any assistance on tracing him would be gratefully received.

Jim


** Answered on another Board **

[billyfury]

my father was a survivor of the transalvania.
his picture was in the dundee papers,along with other survivors.
                                                            g furey

[jmg1893]

Billy,

Do you know which paper?

Jim

[billyfury]

the story was in both the tully and the courier.i had the copies but gave them  to my brother in oz.
you can read the stories and get copies in the dundee library.my dads picture is in it.
hope that might help you.
                                              george