[rickles23]

Hi, I am researching Belgian Ferries in WW2 and I need an idea of where to try next.

HMS Prince Philippe was involved in a collision with another
55° 5' N., 5° 24' W. july 15th 1941 en route from Liverpool
to Inveraray was in a collision in thick fog with HMS "Empire Wave" in the North Channel.

According to the Royal Navy and Irish Navy the wreck lies outside British territorial Waters and they cannot help.

The Philippe was a Commissioned Ship, crewed by Royal Navy Personnel and there were fatalities during the sinking.

Regards

 

[wightspirit]

Here's a start, though not sure it's what you're looking for:

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_cr=adm&_dss=range&_ro=any&_q="prince+philippe" and here:

https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?31912

Dave W

 

[eddyw]

Some info here: http://www.doverferryphotosforums.co.uk/mv-prince-philippe-i-past-and-present/

 

[pillhobbler]

My old grandfather was on her when the collision happened, all we know was the area he was in was badly damaged and the hatch they needed to escape through was jammed, panic was obviously a big factor and the weight of the men pushing, it burst open!
I have his discharge book which might have some details in.