Fato · eixo itinerario · Regresso 1945 — imprensa da época (Hemeroteca BN)

F1142 — 12/07/1944 noite: Kearny, Hollis e Marsh saem de Mers el Kebir (Orã) para Gibraltar com ordem de encontrar o General Mann (Hollis 19:51, fim do canal 21:00, rumo 345°, 18,5 nós; Marsh 20:00; Kearny 20:47 fim do canal)

CONFIRMADO

Trechos: "1951 Underway for Gibraltar and Naples in company with U.S.S. KEARNY (DD-432), OTC, and U.S.S. MARSH (DE-699), in obedience to Commandant NOB Oran despatch 102035B. 2100 Took departure at end of swept channel on course 345° T, speed 18.5 knots." (S222) ; "2000 Underway in accordance with Commander, Naval Operating Base, Oran orders enroute Mers El Kebir to Gibralter to rendezvous with USS GENERAL MANN in company with USS HOLLIS (DE-794) and USS KEARNY (DD-432)." (S223)
Fontes: S222 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/78593538 (img 0464) ; S223 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/78551266 (img 0524) ; S221 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/78571646
Status: CONFIRMADO (S221 + S222 + S223; mesmo despacho 102035B em S221 e S222). Obs.: a ordem já citava "Gibraltar and Naples" na saída de Orã (S222).