Pasley, built by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, joined Negro and Pelican to assist the torpedoed light cruiser Falmouth after a fleet sweep. They tried to bring the damaged cruiser home. Four more destroyers from the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla reinforced them at about 23:00, and two tugs joined the following day. The recovery effort therefore involved seven destroyers and two tugs. Another submarine attack sank Falmouth after nearly a day of work, close to safety. The damaged cruiser remained vulnerable despite the substantial escort and towing effort.
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Pasley and the unsuccessful effort to bring Falmouth home
Seven destroyers and two tugs worked to save the torpedoed cruiser Falmouth, only to face another submarine attack.