BMMHS Zoom Talk - The Sinking of the Bismarck

More than a hundred British warships were involved in a desperate 5 day, 1,750 mile hunt for the mighty German battleship Bismarck, which disappeared for more than 24 hours and was almost within reach of safety before it was tracked down. David Bickerton’s father was a crewman aboard HMS Dorsetshire which was involved in the final showdown. David’s talk will focus on the pursuit and sinking of the Bismarck.

The Sinking of the Bismarck
The Sinking Of The Bismarck
The breakout into the Atlantic 19 - 23 May 1941: The German battleship BISMARCK underway in the North Sea, photographed from the heavy cruiser PRINZ EUGEN. Copyright: © IWM. (HU 374) Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205087095
The Sinking Of The Bismarck
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR (A 4330) The Captain on the bridge of HMS SUFFOLK while shadowing BISMARCK. The Captain does not leave the bridge on these occasions; here he is seen having a sandwich for his lunch. Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205185331
The Sinking Of The Bismarck
BISMARCK ACTION. 27 MAY, ON BOARD ONE OF THE ATTACKING WARSHIPS CHASING AND SINKING THE GERMAN BATTLESHIP BISMARCK. (A 4387) BISMARCK on fire, at the closing stages of the battle. Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205138675
The Sinking Of The Bismarck
Sinking of the Bismarck
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