The story
British destroyer HMS Sardonyx collided with anti-submarine trawler HMT St. Apollo near the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom. Sardonyx received damage while St. Appollo would sink.
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.