U-boat Archive - Convoy ONS 5 - Composition Messages

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N A V A L M E S S A G E.

TO FROM:

C IN C W A A C I C

______________________________________________________________

DEFERRED

Your 111813 refers. Can it be assumed that ONS4 will have code word BELLSHILL, ONS5 MARFLEET, and subsequent convoys in sequence given in 439A March 15th.

T.O.O.121346B/April

T/P TYPXX FOR 0225/13/4/43 from Admiralty

(Ref Convoy codeword is BECKFOOT)

119 CB

Dist: 1-9, 16, 25, X

IN CYPHER MESSAGE

FROM:

_______________________________________________________

NCSO Mersey

NCSO Clyde Admiralty

NCSO Belfast

NCSO Milford Haven

NCSO Londonderry

NCSO Loch Ewe

NCSO Oban

(R) Connav

C in C W A

C in C C N A

NSHQ Ottawa, CTF 24, CTG 24.7

Acic, HQCC FONF

I M P O R T A N T

++++++++++++

IMPORTANT TO NCSO'S.

O N S 5.

(1)	X A	270 degs Oversay 6 miles.
	X B	56 degs	01' North	10 degs	02' West
	X C	58 "	12 "	12 "	59 "
	X D	60 "	58 "	20 "	03 "
	X E	61 "	04 "	31 "	10 "
	X F	56 "	08 "	39 "	06 "
	X G	48 "	57 "	43 "	03 "
	X H	44 "	50 "	45 "	00 "
	X J	43 "	56 "	53 "	01 "
	X K	43 "	20 "	60 "	09 "

(2)	S	61 degs	40' North	20 degs	02' West
	T	61 "	42 "	31 "	47 "
	U	56 "	30 "	40 "	02 "
	V	50 "	03 "	43 "	35 "
	W	44 "	30 "	45 "	00 "
	X	43 "	56 "	53 "	01 "
	Y	43 "	20 "	60 "	09 "

(3)	Western positions O O to C A

T.O.O. 141650B/4/43

T/P "M" TOR 142200/4

Dist. 1-4, 6-9, 11, 16c, 26.

LOL

T/P P/L TOO 142347/4 to NCSO Mersey


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
	A
	FROM:
	_______________________________________________________
	Admiralty Ncso Mersey.
	A.I.G. 27

	O N S 5.

	1. 1000Z/21st April 1943.
	2. (A) 1800Z/21 April 1943. 180° 5 miles from Chicken Rock.
	(B) (C) 0900Z/22nd April 1943 000° 8 miles from Altacarry.
	(D) 1230Z/22nd April 1943 270° 6 miles from Oversay.
	3. Noon 23rd April 56° 28' N. 10° 38' W.
	Noon 24th April 58° 25' N. 13° 30' W.
	4. C.F.
	5. 419.
	T.O.O. 150940Z/4/43.
	T/F P/L T.O.R. 151243.
	Encyphered in Ares to all addressees at 151340.
	A.I.G. 27: Ocean convoy Intelligence.
	1-4 6-10 16c 26.
	E.P.

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

From:

FOIC Tyne, Cardif, N.I., Admiralty

______________________________________________________________

FOIC Londonderry, A S Orkneys

FOIC Avenmouth

(R) Capt D Liverpool, Greenock.

C in C W A

FOIC's pass to Escort Oiler Supervising Officers.

Escort oilers. A.M. 081800A/March. Following tankers should be available for sailing in ONS 5 or ON180 according to declared speeds.

Ship	Position	Gear
HOPEMOUNT	Tyne	Fitting platform & rail.
NORSK TANK	Tyne	Fitting emergency outfit (buoyant hose)
EL ALETO	Newport	Fitting emergency outfit (buoyant hose)
CHESAPRAKE	Belfast	Fitting platform & rail.
LUCELLUM	Avonmouth	Fitting platform & rail.
CHRISTLANHOLM	Belfast	Emergency outfit (buoyant hose)
BRITISH LADY	Londonderry	Rail & Wire
SAIETONGE	Due Scaps shortly from HX 232	Emergency outfit (buoyant hose)

T O O 152347B/4/43

TOR 160020 T/F F/L 1-8 10-14 17 19 Ref. Preparation of escort oilers.

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

From:

______________________________________________________________

Foic Liverpool Foic Greenock

Foic Tyne Foic Cardiff Admiralty.

Foic N I Ondre Londonderry

A S Orkneys

( R ) Capt D Liverpool

Capt D Greenock C in C W A

F O's I/C to pass to E O S O's W PS's and Armament Supply Officers

Spare Depth Charges A M 141728A/March. Following Tankers should be available for sailing in O N S 5 and O N 180 according to declared speeds

Ship	Port
HOPEMOUNT	Tyne
NORSK TANK	Tyne
EL ALETO	Newport
CHESAPEAKE	Belfast
CHRISTLANHOLM	Belfast
BRITISH LADY	Londonderry
GULFHAWK	Clyde
GOLDSHELL	Mersey
COMANCHEE	Due Mersey Ex H X 232
THORHILD	" " " " "
GULF OF VENEZUELA	Due Clyde " " "
SAINTONGE	Due Scapa " " "
TOORAK	" Avonmouth Ex H X 232

T O O 160018B/4/43

T/P P/L TOR 160220B/4/43

NLM

Ref Preparation of Escort Oilers

Dist 1 - 8 10 - 14 17 19


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	From:

	______________________________________________________________
	Foic Greenock,
	(R) Admiralty
	C in C W A ,
	ANTRIM Foic N.I.


	Intend to sail H.M. Rescue trawlers NORTHERN SPRAY and NORTHERN GEM to arrive Greenock 0800B/April 21st for O N S 5.


	T.O.O. 161017B/4/43.

	T/F P/L T.O.R. 161303/April.
	1-3, 6-9, 12, 16, 26.
	A.D.


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
	A
	FROM:
	_______________________________________________________
	Admiralty
	(R) C in C W A,
	Captain (D) Liverpool,
	Captain (D) Greenock,
	Commodore Londonderry Foic Tyne.

	Your 160018B/4/43 HOPEMOUNT not available O N S 5 should be available O N 180. May require special escort. NORSK TANK not available O N S 5 available ON 180. Not fitted for depth charges.

	T.O.O. 161107/4/43.

	T/F typex Naval General T.O.R. 161520/April.
	1-8, 10-14, 19.

	(Ref: Tankers available for O N S 5 and O N 180)
	A.D.


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
	A
	From:
	_______________________________________________________
	NCSO Milford Haven NCSO Avenmouth
	(R) NSCO Barry
	FOIC Cardiff
	FOIC Milford Haven
	Admiralty
	C in C WA
	19 Group

	Intend to sail
	A. (T) EMPIRE GRENADIER ON 179. BOSTON CITY and BORNHOLM ONS 5.
	B. From Breaksea 0900B 17th April.
	C. 9
	D. E.T.A. Milford Haven 1800B 17th Catagory (27).

	T.O.O. 161350B/4/43.
	T.O.R. 162108/4. T/P NC"A"R.

	DB. Dist. 1-3 6-10 19 26.16.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	From:
	Admiralty, Foic Greenock
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) Commodore Londonderry
	Captain (D) Liverpool
	Captain (D) Greenock
	C in C W A .

	Ref AM 160018B/April. Tanker GULFHAWK completed discharging today and proceeded Glasgow for temporary repair. M O U T Glasgow reports this vessel will sail in O N 179 thus precluding fitting of depth charges in improvised stowage.

	T.O.O. 161544B/4/43.

	T/F P/L T.O.R. 161629/April.
	(Ref: Tankers available for O N S 5 and O N 180
	1-8, 10-14, 17, 19.
	A.D.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	FROM:

	______________________________________________________________
	N C S O MILFORD HAVEN
	(R) N C S O BARRY
	19 GROUP N C S O AVONMOUTH
	FOIC CARDIFF
	MILFORD HAVEN
	ADMIRALTY
	C IN C W A
	CONFIDENTIAL

	My secret 161350B cancel B O R N H O L M.

	T.O.O. 161730B/April

	T/P P/L FROM AVONMOUTH TOR 162115/April
	798 GB
	(Ref-Ships for ON 179 and ONS 5)
	Dist: - 1-3, 7-10, 16, 19, 26, X


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	From:
	Admiralty
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) C in C W A Foic Greenock
	Commodore Londonderry
	Capts D Liverpool - Greenock Foic NI

	Ref 160018B and A M 141728A March.

	Report on M V's CHRISTIANHOLM and CHESAPEAKE
	A. Improvised stowage fitted in both Ships
	B. Not applicable
	C. 60 Depth Charges on board each Ship
	D. 1. Owners repairs will not be completed in time for CHRISTIANHOLM to sail in O N S 5
	2. Subject to satisfactory completion of Owners Repairs and Engine Trials CHESAPEAKE will be ready for O N 180.

	T O O 161803B/4/43
	T/P P/L TOR 162218/4/43
	NLM
	Dist 1-8 10-14 17 17a 19 26
	Ref Preparation of Escort Oilers.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	From:
	Foic Greenock Foic N.I.
	______________________________________________________________
	Commodore Londonderry
	(R) Admiralty,
	C in C W A,
	Captain (D) Greenock,
	S.O. B7
	ANTRIM

	O N S 5

	Intend to sail A/S trawlers NORTHERN SPRAY and NORTHERN GEM am/20th to Clyde for calibration of MF/DF and on to Meville for escort conference - ETA Meville am/21st April.

	T.O.O. 1701014B/4/43.

	T/P P/L T.O.R. 171137/April.
	1-4, 6-9, 11, 12, 17, 19, 28.
	A.D.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	NSCO MILFORD HAVEN, NSCO AVONSMOUTH
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) NSCO BARRY.
	19 GROUP,
	FOIC CARDIFF,
	MILFORD HAVEN,
	ADMIRALTY,
	C IN C W A,
	CONFIDENTIAL

	ONS 5. Intend to sail:
	(A) DOLIUS, BORNHOLM
	(B) From Breaksea 1200B 18th April
	(C) 9-1/2
	(D) ETA Milford Haven 2100B 18th Category 4.

	T O O 171440B/April
	T/P P/L FROM AVONSMOUTH TOR 180332/April
	136.PP.
	Dist: 2 3 6-9, 16, 25, x.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	C IN C W A FOIC LIVERPOOL.
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) COMMODORE LONDONDERRY,
	FOICS NORTHERN IRELAND,
	MILFORD HAVEN,
	GREENOCK,
	CAPT D GREENOCK
	IRWELL,
	MOLDE,
	CTU 24.1.5.
	CONFIDENTIAL

	ONS 5 Liverpool Local Escort MOLDE.

	T O O 171509/April

	T/P P/L LIVERPOOL TOR 171639/April
	328.PP.
	Dist: 1-4, 6-9, 11, 12, 16, 25, x.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	C in C W A . Cdre. Londonderry
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) Foic's Oban, Aultbea,
	Nosc Mersey.
	Admiralty. C.T.F. 24.
	C.T.G. 24.7.
	DUNCAN

	Escort for O N S 5. C.T.U. 24.1.5 in DUNCAN with TAY, VIDETTE, SNOWFLAKE, LOOSESTRIFE, SUNFLOWER, PINK. DUNCAN and TAY fitted H/F D/F.

	T.O.O. 181200B/4/43.

	T/P P/L T.O.R. 181223.
	1-11 16 19 26.
	N.P.

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

To: From:

Cdre. Londonderry Admiralty

______________________________________________________________

Capt. D. Liverpool

Capt. D Greenock

FOIC Liverpool

D.E.M.S. Staff Officer Londonderry

(R) C. in C. W.A.

Escort Oilers. A.M. 152347B not to all addressees. Following Tankers are to sail as Escort Oilers in O.N.S. 5

Ship	Gear Fitted	Destination
ARGON	Canvas hose	New York for orders
BRITISH LADY	Platform rail and buoyant	New York for orders

2. Both vessels have loaded approximately 600 tons surplus bunkers which will be available for refuelling of escorts.

3. ARGON is being sailed from Mersey p.m. 19th to Londonderry for practice and also to collect eleven lengths of canvas hose of which no supply is available at present time in Liverpool area. Request this may be ready to put on board immediately on arrival so that vessel may carry out a practice run before sailing.

4. Extra Ratings should be embarked in each vessel in accordance with D.E.M.S. C.I. no. 58 section IX.

T.O.O. 192310B/4/43.

T.O.R. 200006/4/43.

P/L. T/P.

Dist: 1-10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 26, 31.

P.B.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	FOIC Greenock. FOIC N.I.
	______________________________________________________________
	Commodore Londonderry.
	(R) Admiralty.
	C in C W.A.
	Capt. D. Greenock.
	S.O.B 7

	My 171014B sailed NORTHERN SPRAY and NORTHERN GEM

	T.O.O. 200420B/4/42
	TOR 200512/4/43.
	T/P P/L.
	Ref: Intend to sail NORTHERN SPRAY and NORTHERN GEM to Clyde for Calibration of MF/DF
	Dist: 1-12 16 18 19 26 31.
	DD.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	9 Group Foic Liverpool.
	______________________________________________________________
	Raf N.I.
	(R) NOIC
	HQCO,
	FOIC's N.I.
	Greenock,
	C in C W A,
	15 Group

	A. ONS 5 7 ships including 1 special. Escort 1 A/S trawler.
	B. 1200B/21. Until limit of range.
	C. 11
	D. 1200B/21 Bar Light Vessel normal route to QR 5576 thence to QL 0025 outward bound
	E. 1740 Kcs Conshore
	F. MARFLEET
	G. 8-1/2 knots BOLLEEX R/v MARFLEET in position VO 6176 at 2000B/21.

	T.O.O. 201108B/4/43.
	T/P P/L T.O.R. 201133/April.
	2, 3, 6-9, 16.
	A.D.


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
	A
	FROM:
	_______________________________________________________
	MOLDE F.O.I.C. Liverpool
	(R) C in C.W.A.
	Commodore Londonderry
	IRWELL.
	C.T.U. 24.1.5

	ONS 5. Liverpool Local Escort. Leave harbour as convenient Wednesday 21st so as to R/V with and escort Convoy in accordance with instructions received at conference.
	R/V's are: Milford ships 180 degs Chicken Rock 6 miles 2000B/21. Belfast and Clyde portions and Ocean escort 000 degs Altacarry 8 miles 1100B/22. On completion of escort and having handed over the convoy documents to S.O. in DUNCAN proceed to Lough Foyle and await further instructions. Acknowledge.

	T.O.O. 201216B.
	Encyphered in "K" at 201427/4/43.
	PW.
	Dist: 1-11, 16c, 26, 31.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	ESCORTS ONS 5 C IN C W A
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) COMMODORE LONDONDERRY

	CONFIDENTIAL CODE

	ONS 5 Estimated number of ships LIVERPOOL 7 including Commodore in RENA and Escort Oiler ARGON (canvas hose)

	Milford 13
	Clyde 6
	Oban 17 including Vice Commodore MASTER OF OTTINGE
	Belfast 1 Escort Oiler BRITISH LADY (Platform and rail and buoyant hose)

	TOO 201655B/4
	BN NCPPR
	Pass to ONS 5 NOIC Londonderry TOO 2223/20/4/43
	1-4, 6-9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 13, 25, 31 X 601 cb


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	Admiralty Cdre. Londonderry
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) C in C W A.
	Capt. D. Liverpool.
	Capt. D. Greenock.

	A.M. 160018B.
	Following report on tanker BRITISH LADY in accordance with Admiralty Message 141722/3 para 3.
	(A) Nil.
	(B) Suitable subject to owners consent. Improvised stowage not being fitted.
	(C) 60 on after well deck. Requirements available.
	(D) No, but available to sail in convoy.

	T.O.O. 201842B/4/43.
	T/P P/L T.O.R. 202032.
	Ref: Spare D/C's in escort tankers.
	1-8 10 12 14 17 19. 31.
	E.P.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	A.I.G. 191. NCSO Milford Haven.
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) FOIC Liverpool
	N.I.
	Greenock
	NCSO Mersey
	19 Group.

	O.N.S.N.5.
	(A) 2020B/20.
	(B) H.M.S. P.C.74 (joins B.B.81 on meeting)
	(C) H.M.T. YORK CITY and H.M.T. SETTER (Belfast)
	(D) 13.
	(D) BRISTOL CITY (11) DOLIUS (21) Vice.

	T.O.O. 202024B/4/43.
	T.O.R. 202215/4/43.
	P/L T/P.
	Dist: 1-4, 6-9, 16, 26, 31, 11, 12.

	P.B.
	A.I.C. 191 - Admiralty C. in C. W.A. HQFC HQCC

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

To: From:

C in C WA NCSO Milford Haven.

______________________________________________________________

Admiralty

(R) FOIC NI

FOIC Liverpool

NCSO Belfast

NCSO Mersey

IMPORTANT

	Convoy ON (S) 5			OUTCON 410
Ship	Nationality	Destination	Pendants	Declared Speed	Loaded speed
WEST MAXIMUS	USA	New York	22	9
HARPERLEY	British	Buenos Aires	13	8
WEST MADAKET	USA	New York	12	8
BRISTOL CITY	British	New York	11	9-1/2
H/F
BORNHOLM	British	Halifax	93	9
MODLIN	Pole	St. Johns NB	84	8
BERKEL	Dutch	St. Johns NB	104	8
CYDONIA	British	Halifax and St. Johns NB	74	7-1/2
HARBURY	British	St. Johns NB	83	9
BONDE	Norwegian	St. Johns NB	82	8
IVAN TORIC	Yugoslavian	Boston	44	9-1/2
DOLIUS	British	New York	21	9
DIRECTOR	British	Norfolk VA	43	9

T.O.O. 202028B/4/43

T.O.R. 202200/4. T/P P/L.

DB. Dist. 1 2 3 4 6-9 16 31.



	OUT CYPHER MESSAGE

	To: From:
	C. in C. W. A.
	______________________________________________________________
	Noic Liverpool
	( R ) AIG 305

	IMPORTANT TO ACIC & FOIC LIVERPOOL

	O N S 5 Sail VIDETTE to Iceland (G) to fuel. VIDETTE may be used to escort O N S 5 to R/V with main Convoy as arranged by Acic


	T O O 210824Z/4/43

	Encyphered in "PP" at 211050/4/43
	NLM TOD FOIC 211035B/4/43
	Dist 1-4 6-10 11 16a 19 26 31 Capt D
	AIG 303 C in C WA (R) Comnav CTF 24
	CTG 24.7 Admiralty NSHQ FOMF OOAC HQCC


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	AIG 191, NCSO Mersey.
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) NCSO's Belfast, Clyde
	Aultbea,
	NOIC Londonderry
	FOIC O.N.I.

	ONS 5.
	A. 211515/ .
	B. MOLDE - on completion to Lough Foyle to await instructions.
	C. 5.
	D. Commodore J.K. Brook in RENA for Halifax.

	TOO 211610B/4/43.

	TOR. 211631/4/43.
	Dist. 1-4, 6-11, 16, 26, 31.
	NJW.
	AIG 191 - Admiralty, C in C W A, HQFC HQCC.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	C in C W A. NCSO Mersey.
	______________________________________________________________
	ONS 5.
	Late entries from Clyde.
	Pendants 24 - LORNASTON - 8-1/2 knots Halifax F/O.
	" 14 - TEMPLE ARCH - Halifax.
	OTTINGE from Oban now Vice Commodore ship and takes pendants 31.
	GHARINDA takes pendants 111.
	Pendants 124 - OCEAN GALLANT (ND) will not sail.

	TOO 211615B/4/42/

	TOR. 211650/4/43.
	T/P P/L MJW.
	Dist. 1-3, 6-9, 16.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	Admiralty NCIO Mersey.
	______________________________________________________________
	C in C W A.


	ONS 5.

	LOGADA CHRISTOBAL. PANAMA. CALLAO/
	ARICA/ ANTOFAGASTA/VALPARISO 51 9.
	COMMANDANT DORISE St. John N.B. 112 9.
	RENA (NOR) R/T Halifax F/O 61 9-1/2.
	MCKEESPORT (USA) New York 42 9.
	EMPIRE ADVOCATE St. John N.B. 71 9.

	TOO 211618B/4/43.
	TOR. 211715/4/43.
	T/P P/L NJW.
	Dist. 1-4, 6-10, 16, 26, 31.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	AIG 208. NCSO Clyde.
	______________________________________________________________

	ONSC 5

	A. 1048/21st.April.
	B. Unescorted.
	C. 7 ships.
	D. North Britain.

	T.O.O. 212056B/4/43
	T.O.R. 212350/4/43.
	T/P P/L
	Dist. 1-3, 6-9, 16, 26, 31.
	DD.
	AIG 208 - Admiralty, C in C W A, HQFC, HQCC (R)
	FOIC Greenock, FOIC N.I. NCSO Mersey, 13 Group.

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

To: From:

AIG 288. NCSO Clyde.

______________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT

ONSC 5.

SQ. Speed.

EMPIRE GAZELLE (M/F)	St. Johns NB	54	9
GHARINDA	New York	111	9
NORTH BRITAIN	Halifax F.O.	91	9-1/2
OMEGA	Halifax F.O.	92	7-1/2
FANA (Nor)	New York	41	9
PENHAL	Halifax	81	7-1/2
Add
TEMPLE ARCH	Halifax F.O.	14	8-1/2
Did not sail
LORNHASTON Sq. 24	Not ready

T.O.O. 212100B/4/43

T.O.R. 220012/4. T/P P/L.

DB. Dist. 1-3, 6-9, 16, 26, 31.

AIG 288 - Admiralty, C in C WA, NCSO Mersey.


	OUT
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	Escorts O N S 5 C in C W A.
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) NCSO Mersey
	Admiralty

	IMMEDIATE to Ships
	+ + + + + + + + + + +

	O N S 5. Inform Commodore following ship did not sail.

	OCEAN GALLANT (124)
	Late entry: TEMPLE ARCH (14) Halifax F/O.
	OTTINGE now Vice Commodore takes pendants 31. GHARINDA takes pendants 111.

	T.O.O. 220929B/4/43.
	Encoded in NCPPR at 221040.
	T/P P/L T O D 221015.
	1-3 6-9 16 26 31
	E.P.

SECRET CODE MESSAGE

To: From:

A.I.G. 289. N C S O Oban

______________________________________________________________

O.N.S.O. 5

BARON ELGIN	New York	53	8-1/2
BENGKALIS	New York	23	9-1/2/11
WENTWORTH	New York F/O	35	9
OTTINGE	Halifax F/O	31	9
BARON SEMPLE	Halifax	94	9
ISOBEL	Halifax F/O	122	8
EMPIRE PLANET	Halifax F/O	121	8
MANO	Halifax F/O	103	8-1/2
CAMPUS	Halifax F/O	73	7-1/2
MERTON	Halifax F/O	72	9/8-1/2
BARON GRAHAM	New York F/O	32	8-1/2
AGIOS GEORGIOS	Halifax F/O	113	8-1/2
NICOLAS	Halifax	123	8-1/2/8
YEARBY	Halifax F/O	101	8
SELVISTAN	Halifax F/O	102	8-1/2
LORIENT	New York	34	8-1/2
DUNSLEY	Halifax	114	8-1/2

T.O.O. 220932/4/43

T/P P/L T O R 221105

1-4 6-10 16 26 31

(AIG 289 - Admiralty, C in C W A, NSCO Mersey

M of W.T. Glasgow)


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	AIG 191 NSCO Londonderry
	______________________________________________________________
	FOIC N.I.
	NOSC Mersey
	FOIC Greenock
	FOIC Liverpool
	(R) NCSO Belfast

	O N S 5.

	A. 1015B/22 April.
	B. H.M.S. SUNFLOWER and H.M.S. PINK.
	C. Two - S.S. (T) ARGON, S.S. (T) BRITISH LADY.

	T O O 221024B/4/43.

	T O R 221414
	T/P P/L.
	Dist. 1-4, 6-9, 10-12, 16, 26, 31.
	ML. AIG 191 - Admiralty C in C WA
	HQFC HQCC.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	Admiralty NSCO Londonderry
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) C in C W A
	NCSO's Mersey, Belfast

	P R I O R I T Y .

	O N S 5.
	1. S S (T) ARGON (USA) - New York for orders pendant no. - 62 speed 9-1/2 knots
	2. S S (T) BRITISH LADY - New York for orders pendant no. - 52 speed 10 knots.


	T O O 221046 B/4/43.

	T O R 221338
	T/P P/L
	Dist. 1-4, 6-9, 16, 19 31.
	EC.


	IN
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
	A
	To: From:
	C in C.W.A. Commodore Londonderry
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) Admiralty
	Foic N.I.

	Sailed H.M.S. DUNCAN TAY SNOWFLAKE PINK LOOSESTRIFE SUNFLOWER NORTHERN GEM NORTHERN SPRAY.
	Tanker BRITISH LADY, U.S. Tanker ARGON for ONS 5
	Q.J.A. 197 held.

	T.O.O. 221100B/4/43
	T/P P/L T O R 221147
	1-11 16 19 26 31
	ma



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO FROM:
	ESCORTS ONS 5 C IN C W A
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	CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE TO SHIPS

	ONS 5. If Master of S.S. MARPERLEY can declare a speed of 8-1/2 knots he is to return to Clyde forthwith.

	T.O.O. 221904B/April

	T/P P/L PASS TO ADMIRALTY T.O.D 221938/April
	IN NAME TO ESCORTS OF ONS 5 T.O.D. 1942/22
	T/P NCPPI CNW TO NAVIRIT HALIFAX T.O.D. 1930/22
	Dist. 1-4, 6-9, 16, 19, 26, 31, x. 677 SMS



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	C IN C W A NCSO CLYDE.
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) ADMIRALTY. FOIC GREENOCK
	NCSO MERSEY.

	A. CB. 24801 SQ 73
	B. Returned from Convoy O N S 4
	C. Left Convoy in heavy weather.

	A. CB. 22284 SQ 71.
	B. Returned from convoy O N S 5.
	C. Reversing gear defective.

	221918B/4
	24801. MAYCREST.
	22284. EMPIRE ADVOCATE

	T/P from FOIC GREENOCK tor 0050/23/4/43.
	2 3(2) 6-9 16 25 31 X 50 fh.


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
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	FROM:
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	C in C W.A. B.7
	(R) (Commodore Londonderry?)

	I M P O R T A N T

	Your 221904. HARPERLEY cannot declare this speed and is remaining with convoy. Number 71 EMPIRE ADVOCATE did not join. My position course and speed 55 47 07 52 281. 7.5

	T.O.O. 222001B/4/43.
	TOR 222120/4/43.
	T/P NC "K" R (via Burnham on 8290 KC's)
	Dist: 1-4 6-9 16c 19 26 31.
	(Ref: HARPERLEY to return to Clyde)
	DD.



	OUT CYPHER MESSAGE

	To: From:
	C. in C. W. A.
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	AIG 334.

	ONS 5.

	(A) 1230Z/22.
	(C) CTU 24.1.5 in DUNCAN H/F D/F, TAY H/F D/F, VIDETTE, SNOWFLAKE, LOOSESTRIFE, SUNFLOWER, PINK.
	Additional A/S Escort and for rescue duties NORTHERN SPRAY, NORTHERN GEM. Convoy codeword M A R F L E E T.
	Escort Oilers.
	ARGON (Canvas) 600 tons.
	BRITISH LADY (Wire and Rail buoyant hose) 600 tons.
	Ships fitted for oiling-at-sea but carrying no fuel - none.
	Ships carrying depth charges - none.
	One ship fitted H/F D/F MERTON.
	(D) 43.
	(E) Commodore J.K. Brook in RENA, Vice Commodore MASTER OTTINGE.
	(F) 419.
	(G) C.F.
	(H) 197.

	My 230804Z/4 not to A.C.I.C. follows.
	T.O.O. 230802/4/43.
	T/P TYPEX SWEEP T.O.D. 231244/4/43.
	PV.
	Dist: 1-12, 16, 19, 26, 31.
	AIG 334 - ON and ONS Convoy Sailing Signal.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO FROM:
	C IN C W A
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	ADMIRALTY PASS TO NSHQ OTTAWA C IN C NA, F O N F and to COMNAVEU for Port Director New York for Action and to Cominch (C and R) C T 2A. for Information
	P/- NOT N/T
	ON S 5
	LOSADA for CHRISTOBAL/ PANAMA/ CALLAO/ ARICA/ ANTOFAGASTA/ VALPARISO Commandant DORISE MODLIN (Pol) HARBURY (SS) BONDE (Nor) CYDONIA EMPIRE GAZELLE M/F R/T 6 ships for Halifax/Saint John N.B. RENA (Nor) R/T NORTH BRITAIN OMEGA TEMPLE ARCH OTTINGE M/F MERTON H/F D/F R/T YEARBY M/F R/T AGIOS GEORGIOS (GK) MANO CAMPUS M/F SELVISTAN ISOBEL (PAN) EMPIRE PLANET 15 ships for Halifax F/O MCKEESPORT (U S A) WEST MAXIMUS (U S A) WEST MADAKET (U S A) BRISTOL CITY M/F DOLIUS (SS) GHARINDA FANA (Nor) BENGKLAIS (DU) BARON ELGIN LORIENT 10 ships for New York HARPERLEY for Buenos Aires BORNHOLM PENHALE NICOLAS (GK) DUNSLEY BARON SEMPLE 5 ships for Halifax BERKEL (DU) for St. Johns N.F. IVAN TOPIC (YU) for Boston DIRECTOR for NORFOLK VA WENTWORTH M/F BARON GRAHAM BRITISH LADY ARGON (USA) 4 ships for New York F/O
	Escort Oilers ARGON (CANVAS) 600 tons
	Ships fitted for oiling at sea but carrying no fuel none
	Ships carrying depth charges - none

	TOO 230604Z
	T/P P/L to Admiralty pass to NSHQ Ottawa, C in C NA FONF and to COMNAVEU for Port Director New York for Action and to COMINCH (C and R) C T for Information
	TOO 231047/4/43
	1-9 11 12 14 16 19 25 31 35 x


	OUT
	SECRET CODE MESSAGE
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	To: From:
	Escorts O N S 5 C in C W A.
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	(R) AMIRALTY

	ONS 5.

	Inform Commodore EMPIRE ADVOCATE returned Clyde.

	TOO 230653B/4/43.

	Encoded in "PP" at 230719/4/43.
	Dist. 1-4, 6-9, 16,31. T/P P/L TOD 230754.
	HJW.


	IN CYPHER MESSAGE
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	FROM:
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	AIG 303
	( R ) Escorts O N S 5 Acio

	IMPORTANT

	Your 210824. Intend to sail O N S J 5 consisting of at least 3 M/V's escorted by VIDETTE to ICOMP during daylight 26th April

	T O O 231316B/4/43

	T/P " S " via Admiralty TOR 231515/4/43
	Ref VIDETTE to Iceland
	NLM
	Dist 1 - 11 16c 19 26 31
	AIG 303 C in C WA (R) Comnav OTG 24.7
	Admiralty CTF 24 NSHQ FONF COAG HQCC ACIO



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	C in C W A NCSO Clyde.
	______________________________________________________________
	( R ) Admiralty Foic Greenock
	NCSO Mersey


	A 24930 SQ 84

	B Returned from O N S 5

	C Boiler Trouble


	T O O 240935B/4/43
	T/P P/L From Foic Greenock TOR 241042/4/43
	NLM 229 24930 MODLIN
	Dist 1-3 6-9 16 19 25 31 X



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO: FROM:
	O N S 5 ADMIRALTY
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	O N S 5 Commodore for information ship named for action. Amend destination of GHARINDA to Portland (Maine)

	TOO 241155Z

	149 KCS Marsigs TOR 241812/4/43
	1-3 6-9 16 25 31 X MF 624.



	N A V A L M E S S A G E.
	TO FROM:
	Escorts ONS 5 C IN C W A
	______________________________________________________________
	(R) Admiralty.
	CONFIDENTIAL CODE.

	Inform Commodore MODLIN (84) returned to port.


	TOO 241346B/4.

	BH NOKE Pass to Escorts of ONS 5. TOO 241449/4.
	T/P P/L Pass to Admiralty. TOD 241425/4.

	A13. DD.
	Dist: 1-3 6-9 16 25 31 x.



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	TO FROM:
	C IN C W A A C I C
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	DEFERRED

	Your 111813 refers. Can it be assumed that ONS4 will have code word BELLSHILL, ONS5 MARFLEET, and subsequent convoys in sequence given in 439A March 15th.

	T.O.O.121346B/April


	T/P TYPXX FOR 0225/13/4/43 from Admiralty
	(Ref Convoy codeword is BECKFOOT)
	119 CB
	Dist: 1-9, 16, 25, X