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The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships of the Second World War. The lead ship of her class and named after the 19th century German chancellor Otto von Bismarck, Bismarck displaced more than 50,000 tons fully loaded and was the largest warship then commissioned. Her chief claim to fame came from the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941 during which the battlecruiser HMS Hood, flagship of the Home Fleet and pride of the Royal Navy, was sunk within several minutes. In response, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to <Sink the Bismarck> spurring a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy.

Two days later, with safer waters almost in reach, Fleet Air Arm aircraft torpedoed Bismarck and jammed her rudder, allowing heavy British units to catch up with her. In the ensuing battle on the morning of 27 May 1941, Bismarck was heavily attacked for nearly three hours before sinking.

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<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2777294567_86a77ac0c0_t.jpg" style="border:none; padding:5px; float:left">The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships of the Second World War. The lead ship of her class and named after the 19th century German chancellor Otto von Bismarck, Bismarck displaced more than 50,000 tons fully loaded and was the largest warship then commissioned. Her chief claim to fame came from the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941 during which the battlecruiser HMS Hood, flagship of the Home Fleet and pride of the Royal Navy, was sunk within several minutes. In response, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to <Sink the Bismarck> spurring a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy.

Two days later, with safer waters almost in reach, Fleet Air Arm aircraft torpedoed Bismarck and jammed her rudder, allowing heavy British units to catch up with her. In the ensuing battle on the morning of 27 May 1941, Bismarck was heavily attacked for nearly three hours before sinking.

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Anonymous (29 days ago - 10.01.2012 / 13:58:28 GMT)

My Grandfather was involved in tracking the Bismark from a secret underground base South of Oban. As he is deceased I would love further information about it.

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Start Date/Time:	19.08.2008 / 12:35:25 GMT
Duration:	n/a
Distance:	7097.2 km (193 points)
Status:	Public
Country:	Poland (Pomeranian Voivodeship)
City:	Gdynia -> Unknown

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		23.10.1940 / 12:51 GMT The Bismarck in the Baltic Sea in October 1940. At this time the battleship was still missing all three rangefinders as well as half of the anti-aircraft battery. The Bismarck in the Baltic Sea in October 1940. At this time the battleship was still missing all three rangefinders as well as half of the anti-aircraft battery.
		19.08.2008 / 12:50 GMT At sea en route to Norway, circa 19-20 May 1941, prior to her Atlantic sortie. Photographed from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. At sea en route to Norway, circa 19-20 May 1941, prior to her Atlantic sortie. Photographed from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen.
		19.08.2008 / 12:50 GMT Photographed from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen on 24 May 1941, following the Battle of the Denmark Strait and before the two German ships separated. Photographed from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen on 24 May 1941, following the Battle of the Denmark Strait and before the two German ships separated.
		19.08.2008 / 12:50 GMT Bismarck's bow. Bismarck's bow.
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT Photographed circa August 1940, when first completed. Rangefinders atop her tower and conning tower have not yet been installed. Photographed circa August 1940, when first completed. Rangefinders atop her tower and conning tower have not yet been installed.
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT In harbor, circa August 1940, prior to installation of the rangefinders atop her tower and conning tower. This fine-pattern halftone was printed in a Spanish publication, circa 1941. It was provided by the U.S. Naval Attache, Madrid, whose stamp appears at left. In harbor, circa August 1940, prior to installation of the rangefinders atop her tower and conning tower. This fine-pattern halftone was printed in a Spanish publication, circa 1941. It was provided by the U.S. Naval Attache, Madrid, whose stamp appears at left.
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT Photographed from astern, 1940-41, showing stern anchor in its recessed well, folding propeller guards, armor belt and other details of hull and superstructure. Photographed from astern, 1940-41, showing stern anchor in its recessed well, folding propeller guards, armor belt and other details of hull and superstructure.
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT Seen from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen as the two ships practiced towing and refueling by trailing hose, circa April-May 1941. Seen from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen as the two ships practiced towing and refueling by trailing hose, circa April-May 1941.
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT Crew of Bismarck Crew of Bismarck
		19.08.2008 / 12:51 GMT Bismarck in Kiel.The battleship Bismarck made fast to Buoy A 12 in Kiel in late September 1940. This is one of the few color photos of the Bismarck. Bismarck in Kiel.The battleship Bismarck made fast to Buoy A 12 in Kiel in late September 1940. This is one of the few color photos of the Bismarck.
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck has just fired a full salvo during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941. The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck has just fired a full salvo during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941.
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941. A 35.6 cm shell from the Prince of Wales falls in the vicinity of the Bismarck between 0604-0605 hours The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941. A 35.6 cm shell from the Prince of Wales falls in the vicinity of the Bismarck between 0604-0605 hours
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941. The German battleship with her guns trained to port at about 230є engages the Prince of Wales. The Bismarck in Battle. The battleship Bismarck during the battle of the Denmark Strait in the morning of 24 May 1941. The German battleship with her guns trained to port at about 230є engages the Prince of Wales.
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT The Bismarck in Battle. This photo is the most well known of the battleship Bismarck and one the most famous of World War II as well. It was taken from the Prinz Eugen sometime between 0607 and 0609 hours on 24 May 1941. By then the Hood had already been sunk and the Bismarck hit on her bows. The after turrets "Cдsar&quo t; and "Dora" ; are firing against the Prince of Wales in one of the last salvoes of the battle. Don't get confused, it's not at night, the brightness of the flash of the guns led to the darkened underexposure of the photo. The Bismarck in Battle. This photo is the most well known of the battleship Bismarck and one the most famous of World War II as well. It was taken from the Prinz Eugen sometime between 0607 and 0609 hours on 24 May 1941. By then the Hood had already been sunk and the Bismarck hit on her bows. The after turrets "Cдsar" and "Dora" are firing against the Prince of Wales in one of the last salvoes of the battle. Don't get confused, it's not at night, the brightness of the flash of the guns led to the darkened underexposure of the photo.
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT The fatal explosion of HMS Hood as seen from Prinz Eugen at 0600-0601. The fatal explosion of HMS Hood as seen from Prinz Eugen at 0600-0601.
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT Hood blows up Hood blows up
		19.08.2008 / 13:00 GMT Bismarck firing on HMS Hood. Image From Prinz Eugen. Judging by the ships wake, the Prinz Eugen is weaving frantically! Bismarck firing on HMS Hood. Image From Prinz Eugen. Judging by the ships wake, the Prinz Eugen is weaving frantically!
		19.08.2008 / 13:25 GMT The Battleship Bismarck in the Grimstadfjord, Norway, as seen from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in the morning of 21 May 1941. The Battleship Bismarck in the Grimstadfjord, Norway, as seen from the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in the morning of 21 May 1941.
		19.08.2008 / 13:25 GMT Bismarck anchored in the Grimstadfjord. This is the famous photograph taken by the British Spitfire (Suckling) at 1315 hours on 21 May 1941. The Bismarck can be seen to the right anchored in the Grimstadfjord near Bergen, Norway, with three merchant ships. Position 60є 19' 49" North, 05є 14' 48" East. The steamers would serve as torpedo shields in case of enemy attack. Unlike many other publications, this photo is shown here in its correct orientation, North up. Bismarck anchored in the Grimstadfjord. This is the famous photograph taken by the British Spitfire (Suckling) at 1315 hours on 21 May 1941. The Bismarck can be seen to the right anchored in the Grimstadfjord near Bergen, Norway, with three merchant ships. Position 60є 19' 49" North, 05є 14' 48" East. The steamers would serve as torpedo shields in case of enemy attack. Unlike many other publications, this photo is shown here in its correct orientation, North up.
		19.08.2008 / 13:25 GMT Prinz Eugen in Kalvanes Bay. The heavy curiser Prinz Eugen with merchant ships in Kalvanes Bay, near Bergen, on 21 May 1941. Position 60є 25' 16" North, 05є 01' 20" East. Prinz Eugen in Kalvanes Bay. The heavy curiser Prinz Eugen with merchant ships in Kalvanes Bay, near Bergen, on 21 May 1941. Position 60є 25' 16" North, 05є 01' 20" East.
		19.08.2008 / 13:25 GMT The Bismarck off the Norwegian coast as seen from the Prinz Eugen on the evening of 21 May 1941. The black and white stripes on the hull were painted over while in the Grimstadfjord earlier that day. The false white waves in the bow remained. The Bismarck off the Norwegian coast as seen from the Prinz Eugen on the evening of 21 May 1941. The black and white stripes on the hull were painted over while in the Grimstadfjord earlier that day. The false white waves in the bow remained.
		19.08.2008 / 13:25 GMT Bismarck from above, on her way to Grimstadfjord in Norway, during Operation "Rheinübun g" photographed by radio operator Guntram Weigl. Bismarck from above, on her way to Grimstadfjord in Norway, during Operation "Rheinübung" photographed by radio operator Guntram Weigl.
		19.08.2008 / 13:31 GMT The battleship Rodney engaging the Bismarck on the morning of 27 May, as seen from the HMS King George V. The battleship Rodney engaging the Bismarck on the morning of 27 May, as seen from the HMS King George V.
		19.08.2008 / 13:31 GMT The Sinking of the Bismarck. This photo, taken from the cruiser Dorsetshire between 1036-1038 hours on 27 May 1941, shows the Bismarck about to capsize sinking by the stern. The Sinking of the Bismarck. This photo, taken from the cruiser Dorsetshire between 1036-1038 hours on 27 May 1941, shows the Bismarck about to capsize sinking by the stern.
		19.08.2008 / 13:31 GMT Bismarck survivors. Hundreds of German sailors trying to reach the cruiser Dorsetshire after the sinking of the Bismarck. Photo: Keystone. Bismarck survivors. Hundreds of German sailors trying to reach the cruiser Dorsetshire after the sinking of the Bismarck. Photo: Keystone.
		19.08.2008 / 13:31 GMT Bismarck survivors are hauled aboard the Dorsetshire. At the end only 86 men were picked up by the British heavy cruiser. Bismarck survivors are hauled aboard the Dorsetshire. At the end only 86 men were picked up by the British heavy cruiser.
		19.08.2008 / 13:31 GMT The Sinking of Destroyer Mashona. Following the sinking of the Bismarck, German aircraft operating from bases in the occupied France were sent to look for Admiral Tovey's force that had run low on fuel and was on its way back home. On 28 May, the destroyers Tartar and Mashona were attacked by German bombers. Mashona was hit by a bomb on her port side and sank with the loss of 46 men. The Tartar rescued about 170 men, including Mashona's commander William H. Selby. The Sinking of Destroyer Mashona. Following the sinking of the Bismarck, German aircraft operating from bases in the occupied France were sent to look for Admiral Tovey's force that had run low on fuel and was on its way back home. On 28 May, the destroyers Tartar and Mashona were attacked by German bombers. Mashona was hit by a bomb on her port side and sank with the loss of 46 men. The Tartar rescued about 170 men, including Mashona's commander William H. Selby.
		19.08.2008 / 13:34 GMT Bismarck Wreck. This is central 15-cm secondary turret on the starboard side. Photo taken in 2002 (courtesy of the Discovery Channel). Bismarck Wreck. This is central 15-cm secondary turret on the starboard side. Photo taken in 2002 (courtesy of the Discovery Channel).