S.S. Parracombe by Laurence Dunn S_edge
 

S.S. Parracombe by Laurence Dunn S_edge
 

I thought on seeing this one, hey-up, I know that name. Parrcombe is a small
hamlet in North Devon, SW of Lynmouth on Exmoor. A pretty little place that
one tends to only have a fleeting glimpse of as they drive through. I know;
useless information but, one does wonder why a commercial vessel was named
after a small place on Exmoor UK.

Dave


"swordedge" wrote in message
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S.S. Parracombe by Laurence Dunn S_edge
 

It is very strange as she was named by a company based in West Hartlepool.
Another ship of the same kind was named the Welcombe (another village in
Devon). The Parracombe was torpedoed on the 4th April 1941 in mid-Atlantic
with a cargo of grain.
Best wishes, David.

PS, In May 1941 the Welcombe was sunk on an unescorted passage to Malta by
Heinckel aircraft. Out of a crew of 47, 30 were lost. (Cargo - Government
Stores.)

S.S. Parracombe by Laurence Dunn S_edge
 

Interesting, thanks. :-)

Dave


"swordedge" wrote in message
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It is very strange as she was named by a company based in West Hartlepool.
Another ship of the same kind was named the Welcombe (another village in
Devon). The Parracombe was torpedoed on the 4th April 1941 in mid-Atlantic
with a cargo of grain.
Best wishes, David.

PS, In May 1941 the Welcombe was sunk on an unescorted passage to Malta by
Heinckel aircraft. Out of a crew of 47, 30 were lost. (Cargo - Government
Stores.)