MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE

Information from the Maritime Information Centre

In October 1943, the vessel 'Marnix van St. Aldegonde' flying under a Dutch flag, departed Liverpool bound for the Mediterranean.  On board was a crew of 278,  33 gunners and 2924 troops.

On the 6th November 1943, at 37 12N - 6 16E, the ship was attacked by 35 aircraft of K.G. 26 (Maj. Klumper) and seriously damaged.  All personnel on board were picked up by the 'Ruys' and other ships in the convoy.  An attempt was made to tow the vessel to Phillipeville but following a slight collision with the 'Santa Elena', she sank.

The Marnix van St. Aldegonde is believed to still lie in 30 fathoms, 88 degrees from Bougaroni Light, 6.25 miles away.