DDay

[Mark Keever]

All told, it appears eight major British " merchants " were involved with the first assault convoy to Omaha Beach. The other half, the American contingent, is attached.

[Mark Keever]

Further research indicates the cruising diagram is WRONG. In place of Princess Margaret, ADD PRINCESS MAUD. Her composition can still be seen on page 32 of the GREEN LIST. I guess we Americans can't tell one princess from another...

[Craig Sanders]

I have done extensive research since my last post. My father, Harry Sanders was on the Empire MacDermott on D day. Can anyone confirm that this ship delivered US Troops to Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944? Thx!

[Captain Kong]

Hi Craig.
she was a cargo ship converted to an Aircraft carrier,
see below.
HMS Empire Macdermott
Escort Carrier of the Merchantile Conversion class

Navy
The Royal Navy
Type
Escort Carrier
Class
Merchantile Conversion
Pennant

Built by
William Denny & Brothers (Dumbarton, Scotland)
Ordered

Laid down

Launched
24 Jan 1944
Commissioned
31 Mar 1944
End service

History
Grain ship conversion. Aquired 1942

We don't have any commands listed for HMS Empire Macdermott

from internet
cheers
Brian.
APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM A PLANE THAT HAS JUST TAKEN OFF,

[Mark Keever]

Likely NOT. Being a merchant aircraft carrier, she was involved with convoy escort duty. In particular, convoy HX-293 that departed N.Y.C. on May 27, 1944 and arrived in Liverpool on June 9, 1944, after D-day.
Arnold Hague convoy database - HX convoys

[Dean Emery]

Hello good information, was looking for data on Glenroy LSI(L) and the LCA's carried
I think from the 554 flotilla

[Mark Keever]

Hope this helps !

[Steve Davis]

Hello,
For the Omaha landings Princess Margaret was replaced by Princess Maud after a collision. Princess Margaret ended up being deployed off Sword.

[Steve Davis]

Hello Terry,
Is there any reason why Princess Maud is not on your extensive list, she was an LSI(H) and i would like to find out more about her.
many thanks,
Steve

[James Curry]

Steve, if the terry you are referring to is Red Lead Ted, sadly crossed the bar about 2 years ago.