The shock provoked a disproportionate response from the British, who dispatched two capital ships – hitherto vital for keeping the bulk of the German High Seas Fleet in check in the waters of ...
This line of blockships is formed of disused ships sunk in position to stop U-boats penetrating Scapa Flow, between the Orkney Mainland and Lamb Holm island. HMS ... of the High Seas Fleet.
was spotted alongside a vessel of unknown nationality on the high seas, conducting a prohibited ship-to-ship transfer. The activity was spotted in the early hours of 2 March. HMS Montrose is the ...