HMS E54

[Jose]

Hi,

Does anybody has the british submarine HMS E54 logbook entry for April 29th, 1917? I'm really interesting on it.

Thank you very much in advance.

[per ardua per mare per terram]

You can use the UK National Archives shop online facility to copy it from ADM 173/2010 Submarine: E54 1917 Apr.29 - 1917 May 31.

[Clio]

Its just a little harder to obtain copies from NA these days (31 May). You have to specify the numbers of pages you want copied. Difficult if you have never seen the source material.

[sadsac]

JOSE, for the LOG of that date you would have to go to PRO/NA or get `somebody' to copy the relevant TWO PAGES for you.

As to why you require this info could it be anything to do with the following ???

May be of interest anyway.

RAIKES Robert H.T DSO Lt.Cdr. RN 83P087

S/M E.54 Vice Admiral Queenstown 22.06.17 Gazetted

Action with enemy submarines 29.04.17 & 01.05.17 DSO - bar to

Engaged three enemy submarines on the 29th April, and the 1st May, 1917, torpedoing one (U.81) on the latter date.

The last attack showed nerve and seamanship of no ordinary kind.

Their Lordships' high appreciation expressed of the skill and determination with which all on "E.54" carried out their duties and achieved success on this occasion.

Best o Luck Sadsac

[sadsac]

JOSE, here another award to 1st Lt. E.54 ;

AYLMER Edward A N/E Lt. RN 83P087

S/M E.54 Vice Admiral Queenstown 22.06.17 Gazetted

Action with enemy submarines 29.04.17 & 01.05.17 DSC

Engaged three enemy submarines on the 29th April, and the 1st May, 1917, torpedoing one (U.81) on the latter date.

The last attack showed nerve and seamanship of no ordinary kind.

Their Lordships' high appreciation expressed of the skill and determination with which all on "E.54" carried out their duties and achieved success on this occasion.

Was in "E.54" when she torpedoed U.81.

The excellent work of the crew was greatly due to his efforts.

Sadsac