The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


HMS Stork Ram Damage


This photograph clearly shows the damage done to Walker's own ship as he ordered a U-boat be rammed head on. He knew his ship would win a ramming contest with a submarine which was indeed sunk. This particular convoy was one of the first big successes for the Royal Navy Escorts. Image Courtesy of Imperial War Museum


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