British Sub HMS Urge located.
HMS Urge a British U class sub lost with all hands in 1942 has been found off of Malta - it is believed they collided with a mine whilst surfaced soon after leaving Malta en route for Alexandria.
Lieutenant-Commander Tomkinson commanding was a highly successful & decorated veteran; as were members of his crew.
What was once lost has now be found. RIP the crew of HMS Urge.
https://news.sky.com/story/hms-urge-...malta-11850303
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Urge
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
I also salute those lost sub mariners.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Another poignant discovery.
RIP
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Always good that last resting places are discovered.
hopefully this will give their families some closure.
May they all rest in peace.
R.I.P
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