The sinking of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak occurred on October 14, 1939, when the German U-boat U-47 torpedoed the ship while it was anchored at Scapa Flow, Scotland. The attack, led by U-boat commander Günther Prien, was a shock to the Royal Navy as it proved the base was not impregnable, leading to the construction of the Churchill Barriers. The wreck of the Royal Oak is a protected war grave. -NatGeo #ship #navy #battleship #royalnavy #reel #reels #reelsinstagram #reelitfeelit #reelk

The fascinating story of the sinking of the Battleship HMS Royal Oak at Scapa Flow by U-47 and it's daring commander Günther Prien. Enjoy my Kameraden! | Die Kriegsmarine