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Motion · S6M-08051 · 27 Feb 2023

80th Anniversary of HMS Dasher's Sinking

Lodged by Kenneth Gibson (No Party Affiliation) Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the aircraft carrier, HMS Dasher; understands that, on 27 March 1943, HMS Dasher suffered an internal explosion while sailing between Arran and Ardrossan, causing the vessel to sink, leading to the tragic loss of 379 of the ship’s 528 crewmen; recognises that, despite rapid response from ships and rescue teams at Brodick, Lamlash, Ardrossan and Greenock, the death toll was among the highest of any ship sinking in British waters; is aware that the wreck is an official war grave, designated as a controlled site under the Protection of the Military Remains Act 1986, and notes the memorials erected in Ardrossan and Scapa Flow which pay tribute to those who died.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.