On 2nd July 1940, a tragedy unfolded in the waters off the North West of Scotland, close to latitude 56.5641092 and longitude -5.931391200000001. A tale of war and loss, the sinking of the Arandora Star has become a part of the local folklore, whispered by the winds that sweep across the Hebridean landscape, near the Isle of Mull. The Arandora Star was a blue star line ship, previously a cruise liner, which had been requisitioned by the British government during the Second World War. Its task was to transport, amongst others, Italians living in the United Kingdom who had been classified as ‘enemy aliens’ to internment camps in Canada. On board were 1,219 detainees, as well as crew members and military guards. Tragically, the journey was not to be completed. The ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat, U-47, off the coast of Scotland, under the command of Günther Prien. As the ship sank, many lives were lost; 805 in total, including detainees, crew, and military personnel. The survivors were rescued by a Canadian destroyer, HMCS St. Laurent, and were taken back to Greenock, Scotland. The wreck remains in the deep, a watery grave for those who perished. This tragic story, born out of the trials and tribulations of war, has embedded itself deeply into the history and folklore of the area, serving as a poignant reminder of the devastating impacts of war and the lives lost in its name.