In theory U-boats were supposed to surface, allow merchant ship crews to abandon ship, then board and inspect the ship for illegal cargo before they could sink it. A commemorative sign will be unveiled at 5.30pm on July 27 at Fryatt Quay. During the war Fryatt made twice weekly trips to neutral Holland, braving mines and U-boats. Its name honours Merchant Navy Captain Charles Algernon Fryatt who was executed by the Germans on July 27, 1916. ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY Fryatt Quay, top of photo, in 1936.

Source: Stuff July 21, 2016 02:49 UTC