12th Nov, 2024 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA)
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[M] SHIPS’ NAPKIN RINGS FOR THE S.S. 'JONATHAN HOLT' AND T.S.S. 'PATROCLUS'
SHIPS’ NAPKIN RINGS FOR THE S.S. JONATHAN HOLT AND T.S.S. PATROCLUS
both fully hallmarked, the first also engraved with the company’s house flag
(2)
S.S. Jonathan Holt, built for John Holt & Co. of Liverpool in 1938, was sailing in convoy OB-289 bound for West Africa when she was torpedoed and sunk by U-97 southwest of the Faroe Islands on 24th February 1941. Fifty-one lives were lost, including the master and 4 SOE agents, travelling incognito, their destination unknown!
S.S. Patroclus, built for Alfred Holt & Co. in 1923, was requisitioned by the Admiralty in September 1939 and converted into an Armed Merchant Cruiser mounting six BL6-in. Mk. XII naval guns. In a remarkable action involving another AMC, H.M.S. Laurentic, both ships were attacked relentlessly by U-99 and Patroclus took no less than six torpedo hits before the last one broke her back and sank her. 76 lives were lost, including the master.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £100 - £200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
SHIPS’ NAPKIN RINGS FOR THE S.S. JONATHAN HOLT AND T.S.S. PATROCLUS
both fully hallmarked, the first also engraved with the company’s house flag
(2)
S.S. Jonathan Holt, built for John Holt & Co. of Liverpool in 1938, was sailing in convoy OB-289 bound for West Africa when she was torpedoed and sunk by U-97 southwest of the Faroe Islands on 24th February 1941. Fifty-one lives were lost, including the master and 4 SOE agents, travelling incognito, their destination unknown!
S.S. Patroclus, built for Alfred Holt & Co. in 1923, was requisitioned by the Admiralty in September 1939 and converted into an Armed Merchant Cruiser mounting six BL6-in. Mk. XII naval guns. In a remarkable action involving another AMC, H.M.S. Laurentic, both ships were attacked relentlessly by U-99 and Patroclus took no less than six torpedo hits before the last one broke her back and sank her. 76 lives were lost, including the master.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GALATEA), 12th Nov, 2024
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Saleroom notice here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-57
Yachting 59-78
Mercantile Steam 79-174
Naval Sail 175-252
Naval Steam 253-343
Navigation & Scientific Instruments 345-376
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Shippers
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