Thistlegorm

Hanno Spoelstra · #1 23-05-03, 14:39

See http://www.moesslang.net/th-panzer.htm for some pictures of a pair of Universal Carriers still on board of the wreck of "Thistlegorm", sunk off the western coast of Sinai on 5 October 1943. There are still many more vehicles and equipment to be found on board.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #2 23-05-03, 14:48

There's a set of tracks for you, Rob!

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #3 24-05-03, 13:04

Those pictures of the drowned Carriers make me very sad. I just held a two minutes silence.

Bob

Richard Farrant · #4 24-05-03, 20:37

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Originally posted by Bob Moseley
Those pictures of the drowned Carriers make me very sad. I just held a two minutes silence.

Bob,
Not just carriers on there either. I saw a newspaper article and photos some years ago and it showed Bedford OY trucks, Norton 16H motorcycles, heaps of Trak Grip tyres and also a steam railway loco, which was on the deck and is now lying on the sea floor.

Richard

cmp_uc_guy · #5 25-05-03, 05:11

Whoa, that is sad, and Geoff...I dont know if I can bore out BARNICLES!

Interesting pictures!

Keith Webb · #6 11-02-05, 21:02

Just came across this image...

on a diver's site with some fabulous images of this sunken ship - some of the images are very large and spectacular.

Nick Balmer · #7 11-02-05, 21:14

Hello,

How many cans of WD 40 do you think it would take to get that one running again?

Regards

Nick Balmer

Richard Farrant · #8 11-02-05, 21:26

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Originally posted by Nick Balmer
Hello,

How many cans of WD 40 do you think it would take to get that one running again?

First job would be to dry out the distributor. You know what those old V8 Fords are like when they're damp.

Richard

Steve Guthrie · #9 12-02-05, 03:26

Uncut!

All parts onboard or nearby!

Was running when loaded on ship!

Steve

Nigel Watson · #10 12-02-05, 22:10

Anychance of a CTL No. ? How do I know it is a CTL No.? Now that would be telling!!!!!!

Nigel

gjamo · #11 13-02-05, 21:29

http://www.deepdownphotos.co.uk/gall.../photo_28.html

Hanno Spoelstra · #12 13-02-05, 21:54

Ah yes, also see submerged Carriers and Captured British truck in German service: ID wanted.

H.

Nigel Watson · #13 14-02-05, 00:07

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Originally posted by gjamo
http://www.deepdownphotos.co.uk/gall.../photo_28.html

MkI? Anyone looked for the shipping log for this ship?
Would make interesting reading.

Nigel Watson · #14 14-02-05, 00:29

Have a look here.

www.touregypt.net/vdc/Thistle.htm

also I think the truck could have a Ford steering wheel!!! maybe also a flathead!

www.pba.org.uk/Issues/red_sea_gallery/rsf4/Thistlegorm%20Truck.html

Nigel

Richard Farrant · #15 14-02-05, 10:18

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Originally posted by Nigel

also I think the truck could have a Ford steering wheel!!! maybe also a flathead!

Nigel,

Could be a WOT2 ?

Richard

Nigel Watson · #16 14-02-05, 12:31

Could be Richard. Looks definitely like a Ford steering wheel, and the WOT2 had a canvas roof with curved body shell behind seats. But it did have a radiator cap on the bonnet as well as lights on stalks on the wings. The spare wheel wasn't carried on the drivers side if indeed that wheel belongs to it!!

Would like to go and dive to see it all! One trouble is I can't hold my breath that long!

Anyone else passing that way?

Nigel

Richard Farrant · #17 14-02-05, 21:04

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Originally posted by Nigel
The spare wheel wasn't carried on the drivers side if indeed that wheel belongs to it!!

Nigel,

Had another look, I thought originally that the tyre was from something else, now I am sure it is actually a Morris Commercial CS11/30, because I seem to remember they carried the spare in that position, is that correct? The curve on the cab side top corner coincides, also look at the angle of the steering column, definitely not 15cwt, it is a larger and taller truck. I think the side lights are just out of shot.

Richard

Hanno Spoelstra · #18 14-02-05, 21:44

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Originally posted by Richard Farrant
I am sure it is actually a Morris Commercial CS11/30, because I seem to remember they carried the spare in that position, is that correct?

Ah yes, see Captured British truck in German service: ID wanted.

H.

Richard Farrant · #19 14-02-05, 22:08

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Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Ah yes, see

Hanno,

Must have missed that picture, looks like it is the same truck taken from another angle.

Richard

Hanno Spoelstra · #20 14-02-05, 22:43

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Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Must have missed that picture,

Richard, you mentioning CS11/30 reminded me of it.

H.

Nigel Watson · #21 14-02-05, 22:55

Well that's that then, sorted. Now anything else?
Well done chaps

Nigel

Dinty · #22 02-01-07, 09:22

G'day All, Found this awesome link to underwater footage of the wreck "Thistlegorm", some-one posted some pix re the wreck some time ago, but now in youtube there are about 8 video clips in and around the wreck showing all sorts of wrecked trucks/bikes, Lee Enfields etc I hope this link works
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2gAMoD27u...elated&search=