Christopher Hildyard Ringrose-Wharton, RN
Born | 13 Nov 1890 |
Ranks
Retired: 30 Apr 1934 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Christopher Hildyard Ringrose-Wharton, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Ascania (F 68) | Capt. (retired) | Armed Merchant Cruiser | 2 Sep 1939 | 22 Oct 1941 |
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Armed Merchant Cruiser HMS Ascania (F 68)
23 Nov 1940
Convoy BHX 91
This convoy departed Bermuda on 23 November 1940 and merged at sea with convoy HX 91 on 28 November 1940.
Convoy BHX 91 was made up of the following merchant vessels: Brasil (Norwegian (tanker), 8130 GRT, built 1935), Comanchee (British (tanker), 6837 GRT, built 1936), Coptic (British, 8281 GRT, built 1928), Megara (British (tanker), 7981 GRT, built 1929), Otina (British (tanker), 6217 GRT, built 1938) and Skaraas (Norwegian (tanker), 9826 GRT, built 1936).
On departure from Bermuda the convoy was escorted by the armed merchant cruiser HMS Ascania (Capt.(Retd.) C.H. Ringrose-Wharton, RN).
The convoy merged at sea with convoy HX 91 on 28 Novmeber 1940.
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