1940 ⟶ HMS Jervis Bay Sunk

HMS Jervis Bay, a merchant cruiser, is sunk on convoy duty, ...
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🚢 HMS Jervis Bay Sunk

HMS Jervis Bay, a merchant cruiser, is sunk on convoy duty, but much of the convoy escapes. The loss becomes a media event.⟶
HMS Jervis Bay Sunk (1940)
United KingdomNaval WarfareConvoy DutyMerchant NavyBattle of the AtlanticMedia EventWorld War II

🚢 Convoy Losses in Mid-Atlantic

Huge convoy losses in mid-Atlantic this week.⟶
convoyAtlantic OceanU-boatsnaval warfareshippingBattle of the AtlanticUnited KingdomWorld War II

💥 HMS Galatea Sunk by U-557

The British cruiser HMS Galatea is sunk by U-557 off Alexandria, beginning a series of naval defeats for the Allies.⟶
HMS Galatea Sunk by U-557 (1941)
Naval BattleU-boatAtlanticMediterraneanBritish NavyLossesMilitary DefeatWorld War II

💥 HMS Eagle Sunk During Malta Convoy

HMS Eagle, a carrier on convoy duty to Malta, is torpedoed and sinks with heavy loss of life.⟶
HMS Eagle Sunk During Malta Convoy (1942)
Mediterranean SeaMaltaConvoyHMS EagleNaval WarfareLoss of LifeUK NavyAir AttackSupply Lines

🚢 HMS Penelope Sunk at Anzio

The light cruiser HMS Penelope is torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Anzio with a loss of 415 crew.⟶
HMS Penelope Sunk at Anzio (1944)
naval warfareAnzioMediterraneanRoyal Navyship sinkingcasualties