Author Topic: Loss of HMS Opal & HMS Narborough 12th January 1918 - 100th Anniversary  (Read 946 times)

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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

Small, County Antrim & Dundee
Dickson, County Down & Dundee
Madden, County Westmeath
Patrick, Fife
Easson, Fife
Leslie, Fife
Paterson, Fife