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What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?

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What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?

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I'm working on a project at the moment which takes place some unidentified time after the Battle of Scapa Flow.

Think for a moment when an unidentified officer is reviewing the Battle of Scapa Flow the details of each ship(person) is contained in a folder. He is speaking to another officer about the battle.

Example: "Look at This one. US Destroyer Tbar. Shot down twenty planes, sunk 2 RN subs and rammed a patrol boat. Retreated to Iceland for dry docks and engine repairs."

Suppose this officer picks up a folder with YOUR name on it. Tell me what he might read about your exploits in/around/about/during/after Scapa Flow.

What Did You Do At Scapa Flow?

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ALLIANCE-class DD HMS ABRAMCZYK

Formed part of AA screen for HMS HOOD. Shot down 2 fighters, 1 bomber (confirmed), 2 bombers (probable).

Sunk 2 US Merchantmen, 1 German Corvette, poss. rammed German U-Boat (Oil spotted in wake, and what looked like some form of camera)

DAMAGE RECIEVED: 2 Torpedo hits from S-boote during Fleet action, maximum speed reduced to 21 knots.

5in salvo from USS Wren disabled X turret and knocked radio out, and speed further reduced, to 16 knots.

Additional comments: HMS Abramczyk detached from main force and making best speed for friendly naval bases in Norway. "Flower-class" corvette HMS Heather escorting to within Norwegian waters.

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