Motion text
That this House commemorates the 80th anniversary of the aircraft carrier HMS Dasher's sinking; understands that on 27 March 1943, HMS Dasher suffered an internal explosion whilst sailing between Arran and Ardrossan, causing the vessel to sink with the tragic loss of 379 of her 528 crewmen; recognises that despite rapid response from ships and rescue teams at Brodick, Lamlash, Ardrossan and Greenock, the death toll was amongst the highest of any sinking in British waters; is aware that the wreck is an official War Grave, designated as a controlled site under the Protection of the Military Remains Act; and notes the memorials erected in Ardrossan and Scapa Flow which pay tribute to those who died.
Signatures (5)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 March 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 March 2023
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 March 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.