Hi Robin, Have you tried asking this question on the Rootsweb-Mariners list? There are many very knowledgeable people on the list, who are very helpful with any ship-related questions. I expect you've already found pictures and the history of the Scythia online, as there seems to be a fair amount about the ship available. Regards, Sian > Can anyone help with sources for ships leaving Newport in October/November > 1940? > > My FIL was Sergeant I/C MT (ie dozens of vehicles) for the 4th Durham > Survey RA regiment when the were ordered to Egypt at the end of 1940. His > diary records the trip to Newport and then later sailing form Liverpool on > RMS Scythia on 1 Nov 1940. > > This ship was part of Convoy WS.4 and three ships in that convoy came from > Newport.. Delius, Martand and Port Wyndham. > > I am looking for any possible sources which can add to our information.