HMS BLACKWOOD

Lost 15 June 1944
Approx. depth 56 metres

HMS BLACKWOOD 1

Frigate on lease lend from the US, she was involved in the D Day landings and was subsequently attacked and sunk by U-764 with the loss of 58 lives.

HMS BLACKWOOD 2

 

HMS BLACKWOOD 3

 

HMS BLACKWOOD 4

 

HMS BLACKWOOD 5

 

HMS BLACKWOOD 6

Crew images courtesy of John Hussey