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HMS Glorious was a Royal Navy warship built as a battlecruiser during the First World War and later converted into an aircraft carrier. On 8 June 1940, while returning from the Norwegian campaign, she was intercepted and sunk by the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. The destroyers HMS Acasta and HMS Ardent were also lost, and more than 1,500 people died across the three ships.
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How was the HMS Glorious sunk during World War II?
HMS Glorious was intercepted and sunk by the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau on June 8, 1940. This occurred while the Royal Navy ship was returning from the Norwegian campaign.
Was HMS Glorious originally an aircraft carrier?
No, she was initially built as a battlecruiser for the Royal Navy during the First World War. She was later converted into an aircraft carrier to comply with the Washington Naval Treaty.
How many survivors were there from the sinking of HMS Glorious?
The sinking resulted in a massive loss of life, with only around 40 men surviving the ordeal. Over 1,200 sailors perished, including those from the escorting destroyer HMS Ardent.
Where did the HMS Glorious sink?
The ship sank in the Norwegian Sea during Operation Alphabet, which was the Allied evacuation of Norway. The wreck's exact location remained largely unknown until it was discovered by explorers in the late 20th century.
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