susantydd Posted 6 November , 2009 Share Posted 6 November , 2009 The nautical location of the sinking of the Royal Edward was 36 deg, 31 mins north, 26 degs, 51 mins east. In real terms that is approx 8 miles west of the lighthouse islet of Kanhelioussa, itself lying south west of Nisyros/Nisiros in the Dodecanese islands of the Aegean Sea. The map below (my own lines on a map of the region) plots the journey of the Royal George, the sister ship of the Royal Edward which was carrying the 1/4th Battalion of Northamptonshire Regiment, and was a few hours ahead of its sister ship. Point 1 marks the location of the sinking of the Royal Edward. Nisyros is the larger roundish island north-east of "1" beyond the two or three smaller islands, the first of which is Kanhelioussa. The line of the Royal George's voyage is only approximate but I believe the location of the sinking of the Royal Edward is shown correctly. No 2 is Bodrum out of which UB14 captained by Oberleutnant zur See Heino von Heimburg sailed to sink the Royal Edward. UB 14 is detailed here, but I can't guaranteed the veracity of Wikipedia pages... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM_UB-14 Steve. Many thanks Steve, will look at that link now Regards Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 6 November , 2009 Share Posted 6 November , 2009 Sue. The War Graves Photographic Project have the photo on their site. (£3 via email) Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 7 November , 2009 Share Posted 7 November , 2009 Sue, I've emailed you re. pic of panel. Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susantydd Posted 7 November , 2009 Share Posted 7 November , 2009 Sue, I've emailed you re. pic of panel. Kath. Kath could you resend it please, it doesnt appear to arrived. Kind regards Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 7 November , 2009 Share Posted 7 November , 2009 Sue, Click on my Profile & send me an email with your email address. :-) Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susantydd Posted 7 November , 2009 Share Posted 7 November , 2009 Sue, Click on my Profile & send me an email with your email address. :-) Kath. Kath I have just sent you a message sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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