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" Maybe not but the DD HMS Glowworm was sunk after one of the most
gallant actions ever fought. While separated from the rest of her
flotilla of Norway she spotted a German destroyer and fired on her.

The German ship turned and ran for a fog bank, Glowworm followed
and as she emerged found herself in the middle of a German taskforce
consisting of the heavy cruiser Hipper and several destroyers. Although
quickly badly damaged by 8" and 5" shells she turned towards Hipper
and rammed the beast. Glowworm sank with all but 30 of her crew being
lost but sent put Hipper limping for port with gash 130ft long in her side
and put her out of action for the rest of the Norwegian campaign.


Not the same class Glowworm as the gunboat, (G class Destroyer) but an
amazingly heroic action nevertheless.

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Jeff




 
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