The British destroyers sailed from Malta to attack a convoy bound for Tunisia. This time, the escort was able to detect the enemy ships before they opened fire and the attack was repulsed. The Cigno was torpedoed and sunk but, before this, she hit Pakenham so hard that she had to be scuttled by the Paladin next day. The liner arrived safely. (Historical research and text by Leonardo Ciaccheri)
Place: Malta
Type: Gun battle
Britain
Italy
Forces
2 destroyers.
Maccaferri (Italian convoy and its escort): 2 fleet torpedo boats, 1 liner.
Losses
1 destroyer lost.
1 fleet torpedo boat lost.
Webmaster's question(s) and remark(s): Some sources speak about four Italian escorting vessel.
