Re: Bismarck/Rudder Damage/Specifics?


Jack Linthicum wrote:
One of the torpedoes (too weak to penetrate the hull) got
stuck in Bismarck's rudder without exploding.

Some time back, I saw a Discovery Channel show about the Bismarck and
its wreck, and the rudder damage was clearly shown. The rudder was
bent back into the center prop, and rather severely tangled with it.
(I think this precludes the bending of the rudder being due to impact
with the seabed)

I don't think this damage was due to a "dud" torpedo. Granted, if it
had hit anywhere else, it wouldn't have been as serious (the show also
showed torpedo damage on the side (RN cruiser launched larger torpedo),
limited by the anti-torpedo bulkhead) so it was a damned lucky shot.

Wes

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