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Bismarck, a German battleship is sunk by British fleet, off Saint Nazaire, France.
German battleship Bismarck in sea near Saint-Nazaire, France. Views on British warship of lower deck, bombs are lifted by means of hoist. Guns aboard British warship are fired. Views of burning ship Bismarck in ocean in distance, explosion on Bismarck can be seen. British naval observers on bridge of ship. Views of German wounded sailors recovered from Bismarck being carried up gangway after having been rescued at sea. British aircraft carrier 'Victorious', biplane aircraft Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber on the deck of British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (91). British battleship at dock, two British Navy Officers shake hands. British sailors raise their hands and salute. Views of battleships. Sailors on board HMS Ark Royal raise a plaque celebrating the defeat of the Bismarck, above a Sebastopol 1854 plaque. (World War II period). Location: Saint-Nazaire France. Date: May 27, 1941.
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1941-05-27
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Keywords

Sinking of the Bismarck
SaintNazaire France
British Officers shake hands
Victorious
plane on deck of HMS Ark Royal
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