HMT Loch Oskaig

[billtaff]

My grandfather, Joshua Radford Richards, served on HMT Loch Oskaig between 1940 and 1944.

I would be grateful to recieve any information about the ship or her crew. I am aware of some of her movements/actions, but would like some more pieces of the jigsaw.

I attach a photograph of my grandfather. He is the older man on the right. It was his second war, having served in the RN during WW1.

Thanks in anticipation.

Paul Richards

[Steve Farrow]

She was built in 1937 at Southbank-on-Tees by Smith's Dock for the Caledonian Fishing Company, Hull. Requisitioned in 1939 by the Admiralty and converted to an anti-submarine vessel. Served out of Gib in 1943.
I have a fine photograph of LOCH OSKAIG leaving Hull. If you would like a copy please send me a P/M and I will email it to you.
Steve

[Peter4447]

534 tons. Returned to 'Civvy Street' November 1945.

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