The story
British cruiser HMS York stopped German steamer Arucas 50 miles south of Iceland. Arucas' crew of 42 Arucas scuttled the ship; 3 died in the process. 39 men were rescued by York and delivered to Kirkwall, Scotland on 10 Mar 1940.
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.