Historical Events tagged with "hms nelson"
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Military & Warfare
HMS Nelson Struck by Mine Near Scotland
December 4th, 1939 85 years ago
On December 4, 1939, HMS Nelson was struck by a mine laid by U-31 off the Scottish coast. This incident resulted in the battleship sustaining significant damage, leading to its required repairs. The ship was laid up until August 1940, affecting naval operations in the early stages of World War II. The mine strike highlighted the dangers faced by naval vessels during the conflict and emphasized the threat posed by enemy submarines and mines in the Atlantic.
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