HMS ""TRUCULENT"" LIFTED

The video describes the operation to raise the submarine Truculent near the West Ose buoy in the Thames estuary. Admiral Sir Henry Moore oversaw the operation, which involved using power lifts by Energi and Ausdauer. The submarine was successfully raised in a single operation, revealing the radar mast and conning tower. The Truculent had sunk on January 12th after colliding with the Davina of Sweden, resulting in the loss of 64 lives. The submarine was later beached on Cheney Spit, revealing a significant gash from the collision. It was eventually moved, patched, and taken into shear in Sdokia.

What was the role of Admiral Sir Henry Moore during the operation?

• He was the captain of the Truculent.

• He was a spectator with no official role.

• He was responsible for the collision.

• He was the Commander-in-Chief overseeing the operation.

Which vessels were used to lift the Truculent?

• Energi and Ausdauer

• Davina and Cheney

• Sdokia and Energi

• Ausdauer and Davina

What significant event occurred on January 12th?

• The Truculent was moved to Sdokia.

• The Truculent was repaired.

• The Truculent collided with the Davina of Sweden.

• The Truculent was successfully raised.

Where was the Truculent beached after the collision?

• West Ose buoy

• Sdokia

• Thames estuary

• Cheney Spit

How many men lost their lives in the Truculent tragedy?

• 32

• 50

• 64

• 100