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HMS Dorsetshire was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War. On April 5, 1942, Japanese carrier aircraft sank Dorsetshire and the cruiser HMS Cornwall southwest of Ceylon during the Indian Ocean raid. The wreck is a wartime naval site associated with Japan's effort to disrupt British sea power and shipping in the Indian Ocean.
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How was HMS Dorsetshire sunk during World War II?
HMS Dorsetshire was sunk on April 5, 1942, by Japanese carrier aircraft during the Indian Ocean raid, along with the cruiser HMS Cornwall. The two ships were attacked southwest of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) by aircraft from Admiral Nagumo's carrier force.
Did HMS Dorsetshire participate in the sinking of the Bismarck?
Yes, HMS Dorsetshire was present during the final action against the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941 and fired torpedoes at the crippled vessel. She was one of the ships on the scene when the Bismarck finally sank in the Atlantic.
What class of ship was HMS Dorsetshire?
HMS Dorsetshire was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy, a class designed for long-range patrol and trade protection duties. The County class included ships named after British counties and was built in sub-classes during the interwar period.
Where is the wreck of HMS Dorsetshire located?
The wreck lies on the seabed southwest of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in the Indian Ocean, where the ship went down in 1942. It is a wartime naval gravesite, and the exact condition and exploration of the wreck are not widely documented in public sources.
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