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Atlantic Incident (10.30 p.m.) BOSTON. May 30. The Navy disclosed that the crew of a rammed German submarine attempted to board the United States destroyer escort Buckley in the Atlantic battle on May 6, 1944, when the Buckley rode up on the submarine’s forecastle. The Americans used hastily grabbed coffee mugs, empty shellcases, and hand grenades to repel the attackers.
The submarine was rammed when attempting to escape after - being hit by the Buckley’s gunfire. The Germans manned the deck guns fired torpedoes, then attempted to climb on to the destroyer’s side. Several Germans were killed as they almost reached the deck. The fighting was so close that the ship's guns could not be brought to bear. When it appeared likely that the boarders would gain a foothold, the Buckley backed away and again opened fire when the submarine attempted to escape. When the ships drew together the submarine canted against the side of the Buckley and grenades were thrown into the burning conning tower. The submarine tried to dive, but exploded after three direct shell hits. Only five of the Germans survived. The Buckley returned to Bostor under her own power for repairs.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVII, Issue 23215, 31 May 1945, Page 5
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