Battle of the Atlantic

• The first British trans-Atlantic convoy sails from Kingston, Jamaica.
• The British steamer Truro (974t) is sunk by U-36 130 miles east northeast of Rattray Head. Survivors are picked up by a Belgian trawler.
• The Belgian liner Alex Van Opstal (5965t) sinks on a mine laid by U-26 on the 8th off Shambles Light. The Greek steamer Atlanticos picks up the survivors.
• The British tanker Cheyenne (8825t) is seriously damaged by U-53 150 miles WSW of Fastnet. The crew is picked up by the Norwegian steamer Ida Bakke. As the British destroyer Mackay arrives, it is determined the tanker is beyond salvage and is finished off by gunfire from the Mackay.

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