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29 Jan 1940


LeeEnfield

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This day, 29 jan 1940, the germans sunk the East Dudgeon Lightship.

This, against an un-armed non combattant vessel,.........whose sole purpose was to save lives, was strongly condemed;

 

www.beltonhistory.co.uk/article.php?id_art=69

 

 

A short film, produced in 1940 entitled Men Of The Lightship, records this event.

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