22 Sept 1942 // Oil tanker RFA Gray Ranger, in ballast with convoy QP14 from Russia to Scotland, was torpedoed and sunk west of Jan Mayen Island by U.435. Six of her crew were killed and 32 survivors were evacuated before the ship was scuttled with gunfire. #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #WW2 #NavalHistory

Haywards Heath Town Council proudly supports #MerchantNavyDay 2026.
Today, we are flying the Red Ensign at the Town Hall to honour and remember the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of our Merchant Navy seafarers, past and present.
#RedEnsign #Seafarers #MerchantNavy #RoyalFleetAuxiliary