Most liners were subsequently converted from cruisers to hospital ships or troopships. Unescorted troopships would transport in soldiers to capture the Danish High Command in Copenhagen. Returning to Leyte "Halford" next escorted supply echelons to Ormoc Bay and troopships to Mindoro. That day German submarines were able to reach the troopships before they completed offloading cargo. During the bombardment, parties from the ships and the infantry from the troopships went ashore. Ten were hospital ships, troopships or storeships. In World War II, the ships were converted into troopships. In addition, Matson converted a number of cargo vessels to troopships and operated others. Surviving troopships left Casablanca when unloading was completed on 17 November. The city's railway links fed large numbers of troopships building up Allied armies in Europe. Communications broke down because radio equipment was still aboard the troopships. Men-at-arms manned the remaining six troopships. Frank and Archy are separated and embark on different troopships. During the conflict, and provided distinguished service as troopships. Loading of the troopships began on September 11 and was completed on September 19.