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19-07-2025
- General
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Memorial for crew killed in submarine collision
Sixteen crew members who died when a submarine sank in an accident more than 80 years ago will be commemorated. On the evening of the 19 July 1941, the HMS Umpire was travelling to Scotland as part of a convoy, but it became separated after an engine failure and collided with a trawler near Blakeney in Norfolk. On the 84th anniversary of its sinking, a memorial is due to be unveiled at All Saints Church in Mundesley, Norfolk. Cdr Tom Herman, from the Submariners Association, told BBC Radio Norfolk: "The boat would have been at a steep bow angle. The water would have been rushing in. It would have been absolutely terrifying." The HMS Umpire, which measured 197ft (60m) long, had a crew of 33 and was heading north to Scotland as part of a convoy because of the risk of attacks by German forces. However, the submarine suffered engine failure and an escort was detached to stay with it. "Not surprising, a brand new boat often had some difficulties and they began to fall behind the convoy," Cdr Herman said. As a southbound convoy approached, HMS Umpire became separated from its escort. While it tried to get out the way, its "fate was sealed" when the bow of an armed trawler, the Peter Hendricks, collided with the submarine. "She began to sink immediately. The four on the bridge, the captain, the navigator and two lookouts were thrown into the sea, and the rest of the boat sank very quickly in about 60ft (18m) of water," Cdr Herman added. 'Company from shipmates' The body of Sub Lt Stephen Godden, who was 25 at the time of the incident, is buried in the graveyard of All Saints Church. Cdr Herman said: "The Norfolk branch of the Submariners Association felt that Godden, the navigator - who washed ashore at Mundesley and is buried there - should have some company from the rest of his shipmates." The wreck of HMS Umpire lies on the seabed, designated under the Protection of the Military Remains Act 1986, where it continues to be visited by divers. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related internet links Submariners Association
BBC News
19-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Memorial in Mundesley for crew killed in 1941 submarine collision
Sixteen crew members who died when a submarine sank in an accident more than 80 years ago will be commemorated. On the evening of the 19 July 1941, the HMS Umpire was travelling to Scotland as part of a convoy, but it became separated after an engine failure and collided with a trawler near Blakeney in the 84th anniversary of its sinking, a memorial is due to be unveiled at All Saints Church in Mundesley, Tom Herman, from the Submariners Association, told BBC Radio Norfolk: "The boat would have been at a steep bow angle. The water would have been rushing in. It would have been absolutely terrifying." The HMS Umpire, which measured 197ft (60m) long, had a crew of 33 and was heading north to Scotland as part of a convoy because of the risk of attacks by German the submarine suffered engine failure and an escort was detached to stay with it. "Not surprising, a brand new boat often had some difficulties and they began to fall behind the convoy," Cdr Herman a southbound convoy approached, HMS Umpire became separated from its escort. While it tried to get out the way, its "fate was sealed" when the bow of an armed trawler, the Peter Hendricks, collided with the submarine. "She began to sink immediately. The four on the bridge, the captain, the navigator and two lookouts were thrown into the sea, and the rest of the boat sank very quickly in about 60ft (18m) of water," Cdr Herman added. 'Company from shipmates' The body of Sub Lt Stephen Godden, who was 25 at the time of the incident, is buried in the graveyard of All Saints Church. Cdr Herman said: "The Norfolk branch of the Submariners Association felt that Godden, the navigator - who washed ashore at Mundesley and is buried there - should have some company from the rest of his shipmates."The wreck of HMS Umpire lies on the seabed, designated under the Protection of the Military Remains Act 1986, where it continues to be visited by divers. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
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Florida football announces future games with FAU, South Alabama for 2026, 2027 seasons
Florida football announced non-conference opponents for the 2026 and 2027 schedule on Monday. The Florida Gators will host FAU on Sept. 5, 2026, and South Alabama on Sept. 4, 2027. UF is 4-0 in its series with FAU, dating back to 2007. The last time the two teams met, Florida beat FAU 35-14 on Sept. 4, 2021 to open the 2021 season. Advertisement It's the first-ever meeting between Florida and South Alabama, which moved up to the FBS level in 2013. The Jaguars went 7-6 last season under first-year coach Major Applewhite, capped by a 30-23 win over Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. Florida Atlantic went 3-9 last season under Tom Herman, who was fired during the offseason and replaced by new coach and former Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley. UF's non-conference schedule in 2025 includes games against Long Island University, USF, Miami and Florida State. The Gators will open the season at The Swamp against LIU on Aug. 30. Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun's Florida beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@ Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1. Read his coverage of the Gators' national championship basketball season in 'CHOMP-IONS!' — a hardcover coffee-table collector's book from The Sun. Details at This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida football announces schedule additions for 2026, 2027 seasons
