ozires
27th April 2008, 20:06
Dear friends:
Just to announce the launching of the only website in english language which intends to be a full fledged account on all aspects covering the wartime operations in the South Atlantic. Hundreds of pages have been added, and many more to come. To say the least, we have obtained several documents pertaining the establishment of the Fourth Fleet and their large facilities at Recife harbor, called Camp Ingram. A few people know the exact figures of all merchants sunk in that area between Brazilian and African coast. Some will be astonished when we add more than 200 to the already existing 140.
And it is worth noting the British Merchant Navy deserves a very special place of honour for the appalling losses in ships and crewmembers it suffered during the conflict when those fearless young boys sailed from distant ports in southern Brazil and Argentina with their ships ladden with foodstuff and raw materials bound for England in an endless voyage through the treacherous still unpatrolled waters of the mid South Atlantic early in 1942/1942. In every page we assemble, we attached a wreath as a respectful tribute for their sacrifice. For them the eternal flame of gratitude will be lit forever.
Capt. Ozires Moraes www.sixtant.net
Just to announce the launching of the only website in english language which intends to be a full fledged account on all aspects covering the wartime operations in the South Atlantic. Hundreds of pages have been added, and many more to come. To say the least, we have obtained several documents pertaining the establishment of the Fourth Fleet and their large facilities at Recife harbor, called Camp Ingram. A few people know the exact figures of all merchants sunk in that area between Brazilian and African coast. Some will be astonished when we add more than 200 to the already existing 140.
And it is worth noting the British Merchant Navy deserves a very special place of honour for the appalling losses in ships and crewmembers it suffered during the conflict when those fearless young boys sailed from distant ports in southern Brazil and Argentina with their ships ladden with foodstuff and raw materials bound for England in an endless voyage through the treacherous still unpatrolled waters of the mid South Atlantic early in 1942/1942. In every page we assemble, we attached a wreath as a respectful tribute for their sacrifice. For them the eternal flame of gratitude will be lit forever.
Capt. Ozires Moraes www.sixtant.net