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On 12 October 1940, Starling went on the offensive and was hit by enemy gunfire between 3 and 8 miles (5 and 13 km) south-west of San Sebastien, Spain, in the Bay of Biscay, and was damaged, position 18°29'N/48°36'W. She was en route from Gibraltar to Liverpool, England. Two sailors were killed.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 174 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY Spain
Bilbao is a seaport in the north of Spain, and the capital of the Basque province of Viscaya. The BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is about 8 kilometres north-east of the town, on the road to Derio.
If arriving by air turn left on leaving the airport, continue for a short distance to Sondica village. The cemetery is located within a small communal cemetery (there is a tiny church). On leaving Sondica village the BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is to be found approximately 100 metres off the main road.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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