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Offline Karnak

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An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
« on: August 04, 2013, 08:38:41 AM »
I found this modern report on the loss of HMS Prince of Wales to be pretty interesting.  It has a lot of detail about the effects of bombs and torpedoes on ships, most specifically King George V class ships of course, but in general as well.  The report is based on examinations of the wreck and survivor testimony.

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/hms/prince_of_wales/death-of-a-battleship-a-re-anlaysis.pdf

It also includes a photo I'd never seen before, that being of the damaged caused by the German bomb that landed near her while she was fitting out.
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Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 10:50:24 AM »
Is that the report where the divers had gotten into the propeller shaft/engine room area?
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Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2013, 11:47:11 AM »
Quote from: Guppy35 on August 04, 2013, 10:50:24 AM
Is that the report where the divers had gotten into the propeller shaft/engine room area?
Yes, that confirmed previously doubted testimony of when the shaft failed.
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Offline leitwolf

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Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2013, 03:15:08 PM »
interesting read, thanks  :)
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