Signals received by HMS RANGER concerning attack by Japanese Aircraft on HMS REPULSE and HMS PRINCE OF WALES, 17 December 1941.

Signals received by HMS RANGER concerning attack by Japanese Aircraft on HMS REPULSE and HMS PRINCE OF WALES. These ships were steaming north to attack Japanese transports when they were attacked by Japanese aircraft. They were the first capital ships to be sunk at sea by aircraft. Also Included are faxed copies of the originals.

Record Details

Item reference: HSR/K/7; X2002.036.1
Catalogue Section: Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 6 pages
Date made: 1941-12-07
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London