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Title: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
Post by: Karnak 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.

Title: Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
Post by: 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?

Title: Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
Post by: Karnak 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.

Title: Re: An interesting re-analysis of the loss of HMS Prince of Wales
Post by: leitwolf on August 04, 2013, 03:15:08 PM

interesting read, thanks  :)