💥The HMS Edinburgh faces off against German destroyers in the freezing Arctic Ocean.
🔥Despite being heavily damaged, the Edinburgh puts up a fierce defense, sinking one enemy ship.
⚓️The Edinburgh ultimately succumbs to its injuries and sinks with a secret cargo of Soviet gold.
What was the outcome of the battle?
—The HMS Edinburgh sank after a valiant defense. The ship had a secret cargo of Soviet gold.
How did the Edinburgh sink the enemy ship?
—The Edinburgh scored several hits on one of the German destroyers, causing fires and chaos on board.
Why was the Edinburgh carrying Soviet gold?
—The gold was a partial payment from the Soviets to the US for arms and equipment.
How did the crew of the Edinburgh evacuate?
—The crew, along with the injured sailors and passengers, were evacuated onto the escorting ships.
What happened to the Soviet gold?
—The gold went down with the ship and would later become the subject of a search to reclaim the lost treasure.
00:00In the early morning of April 2, 1942, the HMS Edinburgh is engaged in a desperate battle in the freezing Arctic Ocean against German destroyers.
02:20The Edinburgh, heavily damaged and with its electrical systems failed, puts up a fierce defense against the enemy.
06:59The Edinburgh sinks one of the German destroyers but ultimately succumbs to its injuries and sinks with a secret cargo of Soviet gold.
07:32The crew and injured sailors and passengers are evacuated onto the escorting ships.
08:35The Edinburgh goes under the Arctic Ocean, taking the secret cargo of Soviet gold with it.
