Another theory of the Hood's demise postulates that it may have suffered massive structural failure when hit by Bishmark's shells, meaning it literally fell apart! It's hull contained the same godawful brittle steel that doomed the Titanic. It was built around the same time in the same shipyard.
Another theory of the Hood's demise postulates that it may have suffered massive structural failure when hit by Bishmark's shells, meaning it literally fell apart!The visual effects of the event make it quite clear that a massive powder explosion was involved.
It's hull contained the same godawful brittle steel that doomed the Titanic. It was built around the same time in the same shipyard.
Actually, she was laid down some seven years later.