The ex HMS Ocean was once one of Britain’s biggest ... Designed to operate with up to seven aircraft in its convoy and 12 in the hangar, it can transport 500 to 800 Marines Operational Groups ...

In the dark ten bales were recovered (six by HMS Ocean) and a further search of the area at first light by Merlin yielded another five. The total of 15 bales amounted to about 485 Kg worth some £ ...