MV Staffordshire

[Tim O.]

Hi Chris

I stumbled across this thread while researching the pilot of a Focke Wulf Condor, which claimed the sinking of a ship on the same date and in the same area as the Staffordshire was attacked on 28 March 1941. There is an image in the photo album belonging to 'my' man, showing a ship under attack and captioned with the aircraft crew names. I am no expert on ships but it looks to me like it could be the Staffordshire. The crew of the aircraft were: Commander Lieutenant Robert Maly, Pilot Oberfeldwebel Karl Gendner, Radio Operator Wiedmann, Radio Operator ? (illegible), Flight Engineer Gollon. The aircraft belonged to 3. Staffel of KG 40.

Best wishes
Tim O.

[AmandCo]

My grandmother, Joyce Violet Thomas, was aboard the Staffordshire, and was taken to Stornoway on the Sama. Her aunt took down her account of events from being aboard ship to her return to London, and the file is attached. I'm sure all will find it interesting. My late father added some extra info about the attack and the Sama.

[davp]

Hi Amanda

How interesting .My grandmother was also on the Staffordshire and survived and i think referred to in the account you posted as her cabin companion.

David P

[BarbW]

My grandmother, Joyce Violet Thomas, was aboard the Staffordshire, and was taken to Stornoway on the Sama. Her aunt took down her account of events from being aboard ship to her return to London, and the file is attached. I'm sure all will find it interesting. My late father added some extra info about the attack and the Sama.

That was very interesting, thank you for sharing it.

[chrish53]

Hi Chris

I stumbled across this thread while researching the pilot of a Focke Wulf Condor, which claimed the sinking of a ship on the same date and in the same area as the Staffordshire was attacked on 28 March 1941. There is an image in the photo album belonging to 'my' man, showing a ship under attack and captioned with the aircraft crew names. I am no expert on ships but it looks to me like it could be the Staffordshire. The crew of the aircraft were: Commander Lieutenant Robert Maly, Pilot Oberfeldwebel Karl Gendner, Radio Operator Wiedmann, Radio Operator ? (illegible), Flight Engineer Gollon. The aircraft belonged to 3. Staffel of KG 40.

Best wishes
Tim O.

Thank you, Tim. That is brilliant

[chrish53]

My grandmother, Joyce Violet Thomas, was aboard the Staffordshire, and was taken to Stornoway on the Sama. Her aunt took down her account of events from being aboard ship to her return to London, and the file is attached. I'm sure all will find it interesting. My late father added some extra info about the attack and the Sama.

Thank you. This is brilliant. I've passed it on to my cousins