HMS Bramble sweeping operation Firth of Clyde Nov 1939

Source: ADM 199/184 Sweeping operation Firth of Clyde BRAMBLE Speedy

Comments from DMS 19.12.39

It is fully appreciated that the sweeping of this minefield presents great difficulty and it is considered that the methods adopted are those which promise the best results.

Sweeping Operations on Warden Bank, Firth of Clyde.

Wednesday 15^th November 1939

Channel sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE Speedy

Sweeps were got out in the entrance to Loch Long. Speedy took station astern of BRAMBLE’s float. No mines were swept.

Skimming sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE

Sweep was got out off Skelmarlie Buoy and BRAMBLE approached the Dunoon Square Church Tower bearing 005°. Three mines were cut.

Thursday 16^th November 1939

Channel sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE Speedy

Sweeps were got out in entrance to Loch Long and were kept at 100 fathoms till the boom was reached. No mines were swept.

Skimming sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE

Sweep was got out off Skelmarlie Buoy and BRAMBLE approached the Dunoon Square Church Tower bearing 005°. Two mines were cut.

Friday 17^th November 1939

Channel sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE Speedy

Sweeps were got out in entrance to Loch Long and were kept at 100 fathoms till the boom was reached. No mines were swept.

Saturday 18^th November 1939

Skimming sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE

Sweep was got out off Skelmarlie Bank. Seven mines were cut.

Channel sweep

Ships taking part BRAMBLE Speedy

Sweeps were got out in entrance to Loch Long and were kept at 100 fathoms till the boom was reached. No mines were swept.