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Shipwreck Hunters Find Lost World War II-Era Submarine That Vanished With 64 Crew Members Onboard

Sarah Kuta
28 October 2024
7 min
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The recent discovery of the HMS Trooper, missing since October 1943, solves an 80-year mystery, offering closure to the families of the 64 crew members. Broken into three pieces, evidence indicates it hit a mine, providing historical lessons in naval warfare.
read: Shipwreck Hunters Find Lost World War II-Era Submarine That Vanished With 64 Crew Members Onboard

References

  • Smithsonian Magazine: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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