The story
German submarine U-77 sank Egyptian sail boat St. Simon 35 miles northwest of Beirut, French Syria-Lebanon at 1335 hours; all aboard survived.
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.