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Location
At Sea - Curacao - Manchester (Stanlow)
Age
18 Years

24th May 1941

We have had glorious weather all day today, and the convoy has made very good speed.

Today must be a sad day for many people at home, and indeed, must be for all of us. It was learned this afternoon the “Hood” had been sunk after being hit by a shell from the “Bismark” in the magazine. It is feared there are few survivors. Paddy had a brother-in-law on her.

It is strange she should have blown up in the magazine, when she has 15” armour plated, besides extra thickness by the magazine. Maybe she was hit in the torpedo tubes.

We now know why our escort left us, – but she’s got a long way to go! A signal was put up tonight saying “A very strict black-out must be kept, and no bells must be struck”.

I think everyone sleeps in their clothes now. I know Mr Bonner, Paddy and I do.

This afternoon we saw a hatch cover float past – signs of a sinking!