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At 5:52 AM in the morning of May 24 HMS. Hood made contact with the Germans 250 nautical miles (460 km/285 m) west of Reykjanes peninsula. The thunder of the battle which ensued could be heard all the way to Reykjavík. However, the confrontation lasted only six minutes, as a shell from Bismarck hit Hood, which sank within three minutes.
The HMS Hood which was built in 1916-1920, was the largest ship in the Royal Navy. It was 47,430 tons and 262 meters (860 feet) long, with a crew of 1,418 men when it was sunk. Only three sailors were rescued.
The HMS Hood which was built in 1916-1920, was the largest ship in the Royal Navy. It was 47,430 tons and 262 meters (860 feet) long, with a crew of 1,418 men when it was sunk. Only three sailors were rescued.