Sunk off Bear Island after having been hit by torpedoes from German U-boat and destroyer.
Royal Navy - Arctic
Operations HMS
Edinburgh
Sunk off Bear Island after having
been hit by torpedoes from German U-boat and destroyer.
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Name |
# |
Type |
Class |
|
Edinburgh |
C 16 |
Cruiser |
Town |
|
Built: |
1939 |
Lost: |
2.5.1942 |
|
Operation |
Date |
Location / Other |
| Name unknown | May 1941 | Capture of WBS München |
May 2 1942:
On escort duty during the Russian Convoys she was torpedoed by
Uboat U456 while escorting Convoy
QP11, she was carrying 45million in gold bullion.
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Ship |
Postmark |
Date |
Sender |
Note |
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