A very informative site well done, a very useful point of reference. Keep up the good work. Roger Haddock. Licenced Maritime & Aeronautical radio Operator &  Member of the Radio Officers Association -UK

Great site, Gordon. Your book "The Black Pit . . . and Beyond" I found quite emotional, and was reduced to reading it a piece at a time ! John Kelly.

My great uncle, Gabriel Almond, was the Master of the Empire Wagtail. To read about what happened to his ship and to the others lost in the convoy is very moving. Colin Campbell

One of my ancestors died on sea during the attack on ONS154. His name: Daniel Van Holderbeke [President Franqui].... His father was a captain (civilian) and died on sea on 23 of March 1943..... Thanks for your help and many congratulations with your fantastic website about the convoy ONS-154. Roland Van Holderbeke.

My grandfather was killed on the SS Melmore Head. I have always wanted to find out what happened to the ship. Thanks very much on such a very informative site. If anyone knew my grandfather, Patrick J. Toner, I would love to hear from you. My email address is irishguards@fspigroup.com. With thanks  Michael Toner

Brilliant, Gordon, and well done. Les Hutton

I am looking for any information or photographs of William Charles Tillett who died on the SS Zarian (sunk on convoy ONS154 on Dec 29th 1942). Eddy McMahon

Any and all pages respecting our now defunct profession can only serve as a tribute to all that have gone before. DE Peter G. Walmsley.

I wish to compliment you on a wonderful and very detailed Web Site. For all the world, I was back in time as I read. I was an O/seaman serving aboard the Corvette H.M.S. SUNFLOWER Pennant K41, which was in the British escort group B7 ON153. J. K. Dixon.

My uncle Thomas Bramley was lost on HMS Fidelity, I would like to find out more information if possible. Paul Ashall.

WOW, and thank you for your site regarding ONS154.... Robb Mavins

I have enjoyed looking at your site. I am casually researching details about my uncle Edward Leslie Barnes who was the first MN recipient of the George Medal in 1940. Mark Barnes.

My late father has always described the Battle of the Atlantic as the greatest massacre ever in the high seas, before or since World War II. Your excellent website more than confirms the heroic contribution made by the seamen who sailed in the world's merchant fleets during those turbulent years, 1939 to 1945. Michael Petrovich.

You have a very nice site and I have enjoyed reading about the W.W.II radio officers! I am trying to find information about the 'Russian Volunteer Fleet' ... during the Russian Revolution. My father [George Oliver] had been a radio officer at that time and would tell of the port of Murmansk. Ruth Ryan.

Hello, I am a young modeler/historian and I am interested in the HMS Fidelity. I have read the story and seen your web site, but I can't seem to find any plans or designs of the Fidelity. Could you help me? Eric Bitondo

Excellent site. As far as I know, I have no connections to any seafarers, but find this site fascinating. Keep up the good work. Doreen.

I have just come across your website. I was on ss Cerinthus which was sunk on Nov. 9th 1942. After 22 days we were picked up and taken into Freetown. We were there waiting for a passage home when the trucks carrying you guys [ex-Timbuktu POWs] arrived. Robert Paige

Very nostalgic. I am seeking information on MV Harpagon - torpedoed 19.5.42 150 miles N.W. of Bermuda by U 109. My Uncle Jack Morallee did not survive. Any help would be most appreciated. John Crawford

My granddad was lost at sea in 1943 aboard Mary Slessor. Your site is very interesting and educating. Thank you. Dawn McLoughlin

My father was, like yourself, a wireless operator, 1939 through 1946. I think that it's great that the exploits, adventures and the all-too-real misery of war is shown here. Dugald A. Bruce

This is a very nice website, and gives a good insight into life in the wartime Merchant Navy. My father, Reginald Arthur Marshall, served in the Merchant Navy throughout the 2nd World War. Stuart Marshall.

By chance, I found your great site today! I have been looking for information on the Empire Harmony for years ... I was an ordinary seaman on that relief crew you mention.  Des Conway

I was also a sparks in the British Merchant Navy. I got my Radar Ticket in South Shields. Zion Wong

I was R/O from 1940 to 1946 & your Web Site has given, and still is giving, me great pleasure. Robbie Roberts.

My father was on the SS Melmorehead when it was torpedoed. I was just taking a quick look out of interest, and passed the info from your site to my dad. He was very moved and astounded by the amount of detail you had collected. James Barton.

Found the information and pictures most interesting. I'm trying to find out more about my gt uncle, Oliver Bateman, Master Mariner who I believe was an officer on the Queen Mary during WW2. Christine Edmondson

My Grandfather, Augustus Bond, was killed during the attack on the convoy while serving on SS Melmorehead. He was only 32. My father and his brother knew very little of what happened that night until I came across your website. I can't thank you enough for all the information and at last we now know where his memorial is. Kathy Smith.

I was wondering if there were records kept of the names of young men traveling and working in the merchant marine ships.  I am trying to find out information about my grandfather who joined the merchant marines around 1918... Jackie V. H.

I wonder if you could point me in the right direction. I run the Prince of Wales Sea Training School (Hostel) web site ... [we have information on Angus Robertson] lost on the Empire Comet on 19th February 1942, and I am trying to locate a photograph of the ship. Andy Gale

I am writing to you in the hope that you could tell me if anyone has "dived the Fidelity". My uncle Hugh McGivern was a stoker on the ship when she went down. Anne Miller

I stumbled upon your site yesterday by accident and have hardly been off it since. It's brilliant!!! and brought back so many memories of the old red duster. Jack Edwards.

I enjoyed your website very much. My Granddad, Bertram (John) Edey served on the HMS Milne.  Simon Edey

My uncle, Arthur Noon, was lost on HMS Fidelity. This 60th anniversary prompted me to look for information on him and his ship.  I am amazed at the detail on your website, most of which is new to our family. ... Many Thanks, Keith Noon.

I am the grandson of DEM gunner William Edward Mason who was killed on 28 December 1942 on the Empire Wagtail. ... Thanks for this web page. May we never forget what they did. Glyn Mason.

I am the daughter of Stanley Eggleton, Greaser/Fireman, lost off the King Edward and I was awake at 4.00 a.m. today to remember my father and also all the brave men who went down with this ship at 4.18 a.m. 60 years ago today (December 27, 1942).  May they never be forgotten, they gave their lives keeping the supplies to their country going, many left wives and families and in my case a daughter he never saw. Kathleen Grantham.

As an ex mn engineer, I have been very impressed with this site, sea going during the war must have been a horrendous experience. Ben Miles

You have a very nice and interesting site. Well done. Regards, Joop (SubVet the Netherlands)

Like you I was at sea as an apprentice in 1941 (Andrew Weir BANK LINE) going through similar experiences and emigrating to Canada in 1949, there to various shipping co's until their demise in the mid 50's. Hard to settle down! Best of luck!  Derek J Cooper.

An excellent web site. It's the closest I've came to finding info on the Empire Wave, a relative's ship. Ian.

I found your site recently I have been impressed with it. An ex RN sparker, I am now a maritime researcher/historian. Len Barnett

My father served on the HMS Fidelity and survived. He was in the Free French Navy and through this wonderful web site I have found the ship that rescued him. Christine Budd.

A memorable tribute to so many brave men. Jack Bristow

Phew! Gordon ... Quite a web site! Incredibly interesting. I look forward to many return visits. Brian Probetts

I am the nephew of Thomas Arthur Noon, stoker aboard HMS Fidelity. Walter Gibson

Great page. Dave Martin

Very interesting. Can't seem to tear myself away from it. Seymour. A. Blackadar.

Thanks to your website, I have found very interesting information on the SS Empire Shackleton on which my uncle, Arthur Dewing, was lost. Alan Dewing

Fascinating stories of HMS Fidelity! My father served on her, but was fortunately transferred off prior to convoy ONS-154. Carl Bretherton.

Interesting site. Was Radio Officer 1950-1962; sailing British,  Panamanian,   Norwegian,  Costa Rican, Liberian,  Greek and Indonesian flags. Happy days now sadly gone! Peter Coe

My uncle Marine John F Kelly was lost on the Fidelity. My father has told me many times about him and he always said that there was a shroud of mystery about the sinking of the ship. He could never find out anything about it. Your site has supplied me with at least some information that I can pass on to him. For that I thank you. John Philip Kelly.

A very interesting site, I found it by accident, and have visited twice. I spent 12 years as an engineer officer and can, I think, relate to all those brave men who gave their lives. Alan Nicholson

I really enjoyed looking at your website. I was really interested to learn that you served on the MV Luling. My Great-Uncle Cecil Thomas Allchorne also served on this ship. Unfortunately he died April 27, 1945 at the age of 18. Paul Allchorne.

A very, very good site! Chapeau! I will be back. Theo Horsten.

My uncle Karl Ivar Delingsrud was the oiler/greaser onboard the Norse King, and my father and mother named me in his memory.... The courage that was demonstrated and the sacrifices that were made by all merchant navy sailors during World War II should never be forgotten. Carl I. Delingsrud

I am a German priest working in the Lutheran Church of Norway, near the "Western Capte" of Stad. I have read your website with great interest. Thank you very much. Michael Wohlenberg.

It is amazing to find so much information on ONS-154. My father's brother Karl Ivar Delingsrud was a greaser on Norse King when the ship went down. It was very interesting to find his name here. Thank you. Bente R. Moe

Absorbing insight--took up hours just reading about it! Well Done. Stuart Milligan

Love your tribute to ONS 154! Dave Shirlaw, Moderator, RCN History List.

My father served on both the HMS Milne and HMS Cumberland during the war. It is fascinating for me to capture a moment of my father's life and be able to pass it on to his grandson. Thank you. Duncan Lockhart

I am the daughter of Stanley Eggleton, lost on the King Edward (convoy ONS154). I found your site fascinating. Kathleen Grantham.

So glad to find your site. Irene Reich.

A very impressive and informative site. Congratulations! Bernice Lever.

Does anyone have any information about the SS Empire Sky. I'm researching someone who served aboard her as a marine and who died on 14 November 1942. Bob Cheesman.

It was fantastic to have found your site. My late father, James W. Walker, BEM, was one of the crew members who stayed on board [the Scottish Heather] and sailed the ship back to the Clyde. David Walker..

I have been looking for info on my old ship Fidelity for sometime. Thanks for helping me out. Tom Williamson.

I have just been looking at your web site and noticed that you sailed on Adolph S Ochs. I am currently trying to put together a complete fleet list and company history of George Nisbet & Co. with a view to publication ... The Adolph S Ochs is one of the ships that I can find very little information about. Keith Haywood..

I am an ex-Vindi Boy and Branch Secretary of the Harogate and District Branch of the Vindicatrix Association ... A great site. W.B. Macpherson.

Extremely interesting site, but I am looking for information about ... Rio Dorado, sunk in North Atlantic 1941/03/16}. My father, Lester Barnes was among those lost. William B. Rose.