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    All told, it appears eight major British " merchants " were involved with the first assault convoy to Omaha Beach. The other half, the American contingent, is attached.
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    Further research indicates the cruising diagram is WRONG. In place of Princess Margaret, ADD PRINCESS MAUD. Her composition can still be seen on page 32 of the GREEN LIST. I guess we Americans can't tell one princess from another...

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    I have done extensive research since my last post. My father, Harry Sanders was on the Empire MacDermott on D day. Can anyone confirm that this ship delivered US Troops to Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944? Thx!

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    Hi Craig.
    she was a cargo ship converted to an Aircraft carrier,
    see below.
    HMS Empire Macdermott
    Escort Carrier of the Merchantile Conversion class

    Navy
    The Royal Navy
    Type
    Escort Carrier
    Class
    Merchantile Conversion
    Pennant

    Built by
    William Denny & Brothers (Dumbarton, Scotland)
    Ordered

    Laid down

    Launched
    24 Jan 1944
    Commissioned
    31 Mar 1944
    End service

    History
    Grain ship conversion. Aquired 1942

    We don't have any commands listed for HMS Empire Macdermott


    from internet
    cheers
    Brian.
    APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM A PLANE THAT HAS JUST TAKEN OFF,
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    Likely NOT. Being a merchant aircraft carrier, she was involved with convoy escort duty. In particular, convoy HX-293 that departed N.Y.C. on May 27, 1944 and arrived in Liverpool on June 9, 1944, after D-day.
    Arnold Hague convoy database - HX convoys

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    Hello good information, was looking for data on Glenroy LSI(L) and the LCA's carried
    I think from the 554 flotilla

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