The rest of the convoy reached Malta with their supplies.
Illustrious reached Malta at 2130 with 126 dead and 91 wounded.
Only two transports of the original six in the convoy reached Malta.
During this the ships came under heavy air and submarine attack, but managed to reach Malta.
She reached Malta but was out of action for the next 12 months.
Only two of the merchantmen survived to reach Malta.
Instantly telegraphed round the world, the news reached Malta that night.
Here three of the merchant ships which failed to reach Malta were torpedoed.
A relief guide was flown off and the flight reached Malta without further mishap.
Supply then headed west and reached Malta on 11 September 1848.