After a few German survivors managed to climb aboard the "Nicosian", its commander, Godfrey Herbert, sent "Baralong" s 12 Royal Marines, under the command of a Corporal Collins, to board the sinking vessel.
After a few German survivors managed to climb aboard the "Nicosian", its commander sent "Baralong" s 12 Royal Marines, under the command of a Corporal Collins. This was to board the sinking vessel. Godfrey Herbert was its commander.