From time to time, we shall put the texts of historical documents used in researching the story of HMS Dunedin and in the writing of "Blood in the Sea", on this web site. Click on the links below to go to the texts:

1. Official report of the sinking, written by Lieutenant-Commander Watson, the senior surviving officer. The original of this document can be found in the National Archives at Kew, doc number ADM 199/2067. Click here for the text.
2. Official report of Captain Olsen, Master of the Nishmaha. This report appeared in the company magazine of Lykes Lines, "Lykes Fleet Flashes" in February 1942. Click here for the text