The story
German submarine U-25 torpedoed and sank British steamer Armanistan at 1432 hours about 100 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal. The entire crew was rescued by Spanish vessel Monte Abril and brought to the island of Tenerife of the Canary Islands.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.