Western Approaches.  
     
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  Date______18th June, 1941._____                        No____W.A.1189/0607/41.  
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Subject.
  
     
 
OPERATION PRIMROSE.
 
     
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References.
  
     
     
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Enclosures.
  
     
 
1.  Captain (D), Greenock's No.4949/221. of 9th June, 1941
 
     
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  THE SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY  
      (Copy to:  
          Captain (D), Greenock.)  
 
 
                  Forwarded for the information of their Lordships.  
     
          2.     The Commanding Officers, Officer and Ships Companies of "BROADWAY" and "AUBRETIA" are congratulated on the detection and subsequent hunting of U.110 which led to her capture.  
     
          3.     The Commanding Officer, Officers and Ships Company of "BULLDOG" are congratulated on capturing the U-boat and taking her in tow.  Their achievement was in no way lessened by the subsequent foundering of U.110.  
     
          4.     With reference to paragraph 2 of Captain (D), Greenock's No.4934/221 of 6th June, 1941 it is possible that the interrogation of prisoners may throw more light on the identity of Johan Wolf and consequently on whether or not a second U-boat was present and at least damaged.  
     
          5.     Paragraph 43 of Captain (D), Greenock's No. 4989/221 is concurred in.  
     
          6.     There is insufficient evidence to show what was hunted by "BROADWAY" and "AUBRETIA" at about 1450.  If it was a U-Boat the result of the hunt is uncertain.  
     
          7.     With reference to paragraph 11. of "BULLDOG's" letter X/51 of 15th May, it is recommended that the Master of S.S. "MAILSEA MANOR" should be commended for his action.  
     
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OPERATION PRIMROSE No.W.A.1189/0607/41.  (Continued.)
     
                                                                                                                 
     
          8.     "BULLDOG's" paragraph 15 is considered too sweeping.  Although it is generally impossible to prove that evasive action by a convoy has successfully shaken off a shadowing U-boat, it appears probable that on occasions it has in fact done so.  
     
          9.     Recommendations for awards are being forwarded separately (vide W.A.1188/340/55 of 18th June, 1941.  
     
     
                                                                                       
                                                                                          ADMIRAL  
                                                                             COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.