His First Command

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/103
Date Released
23 Dec 1940
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
The British submarine "Sunfish" operating close to the Norwegian coast sank a heavily laden German supply ship by firing two torpedoes which struck simultaneously, and the next day crippled a tanker when two more torpedoes were fired. The "Sunfish" is under the command of Lieutenant Colvin at 29 his first command.
Keywords
Navy; Military
Locations
Norway
Length of story (in feet)
54
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'His First Command', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 40/103, 23 Dec 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/98471 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)