Royal Oa... | U-47 In Scapa Flow: The Sinking Of Hms

: After reloading, Prien fired a second salvo of three torpedoes. All three struck the battleship amidships at 1:16 a.m., causing catastrophic flooding and igniting a magazine.

: At 1:04 a.m., Prien fired a spread of torpedoes. One struck the bow, but the damage was so localized that the crew initially believed it was an internal explosion in the paint store or aviation fuel store. U-47 in Scapa Flow: The Sinking of HMS Royal Oa...

Detailed surveys by the National Museum of the Royal Navy and the HMS Royal Oak 80 Survey continue to document the wreck's condition as a solemn underwater memorial. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more : After reloading, Prien fired a second salvo

Just weeks into World War II, Admiral conceived "Special Project P," a daring plan to strike at the heart of the British Home Fleet. Scapa Flow, located in the Orkney Islands, was heavily defended with anti-submarine nets and blockships, yet Prien successfully navigated the narrow, shallow channels of Kirk Sound under the cover of a moonless night. One struck the bow, but the damage was