During the Japanese air attack on December 10, 1941, HMS Repulse gained fame for remarkable, cruiser-like agility under Captain William Tennant, dodging approximately 19 torpedoes. Utilizing high speed and sharp, full-helm turns, Repulse twisted through torpedo tracks, with crew observing white wakes harmlessly passing. Despite these maneuvers, she was eventually overwhelmed and sunk. "Hit Me If You Can": Repulse's maneuverability was described as akin to a light cruiser, despite its 32,000-ton

The Battlecruiser HMS Repulse join War Thunder in the next major update! ✅ Six devastating 381 mm guns ✅ Good manoeuvrability ❌ Poor protection https://wt.link/HMS_Repulse | War Thunder

Two veterans that were on board HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse when they were sunk during the Second World War have recalled that day 80 years ago. More than 800 crew members were killed when the ships were attacked and sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy on 10 December 1941 - one of the Royal Navy's darkest days. | Forces News

Before it was a collapsing wreck on the shore in Embree, the HMS Calypso was a warship in the British navy, eventually becoming home to the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve. | CBC Newfoundland and Labrador