HMS Ark Royal
LocationMediterranean, off Gibraltar
Year1941
Depth1,200 m
Size22,000 tonnes
TypeAircraft carrier
About HMS Ark Royal
Famous for helping sink the Bismarck with Fairey Swordfish biplanes. Torpedoed by U-81 near Gibraltar. Sank under tow 25 hours later just 40 km from home. Only 1 crew member died. Found in 2002.
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