Who Sank Repulse?
Who Sank Repulse?
No-one seems to have heard of the awful event of 10 December 1941, when HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk near Kuantan on the east coast of Malaya, by Japanese torpedoes and bombs, there being no worthwhile defensive support. About 1200 men were lost.
Where was Repulse sunk?
Malaysia
On December 10, 1941, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and battleship HMS Prince of Wales sank off the east coast of Malaysia. The British warships were the central elements of Force Z, tasked with intercepting a Japanese invasion fleet.
Where was HMS Repulse built?
Clydebank
HMS Repulse was one of two Renown-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War….HMS Repulse (1916)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Builder | John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland |
| Laid down | 25 January 1915 |
| Launched | 8 January 1916 |
How many members of HMS Repulse are there?
We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! We can reunite you with your friends who served at HMS Repulse and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. Below are just some of our members who have served at HMS Repulse. SIG.
How did the sinking of the HMS Repulse happen?
Sinking of the HMS Repulse How a Bottle & Tile from the HMS Repulse Came to Rest on the Ocean Floor On December 10, 1941, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and battleship HMS Prince of Wales sank off the east coast of Malaysia. The British warships were the central elements of Force Z, tasked with intercepting a Japanese invasion fleet.
Where was the battlecruiser HMS Repulse during World War 2?
On December 10, 1941, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and battleship HMS Prince of Wales sank off the east coast of Malaysia. The British warships were the central elements of Force Z, tasked with intercepting a Japanese invasion fleet. Following is a detailed record of the events of and leading up to the dramatic sinkings by Japanese aircraft.
How to send a letter to HMS Repulse?
SEND A LETTER WHICH COSTS THE ASSOCIATION MONEY. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. This Web Site was designed for people who served on H.M. Submarine Repulse. We have a lot of archive pictures and facts about the submarine and those whom served on her.