When did the last battle of Bismarck take place?
26-the 27th of May 1941, ~300nmi west of Brest, France.
Questions about Last battle of Bismarck
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did the British cripple Bismarck's rudder?
Ark Royal Swordfish torpedo hit jammed the rudder/steering gear 12 degrees to port on the evening of the 26th of May 1941.
How many crew survived the sinking?
114 of over 2,200; 110 rescued by British warships before an apparent U-boat sighting broke off the rescue, plus 5 more by a U-boat and German weather ship.
Which British ships sank Bismarck?
King George V and Rodney, supported by Norfolk and Dorsetshire, on the morning of the 27th of May 1941 after ~100 minutes of fighting.
Why was Bismarck heading for Brest?
Denmark Strait battle damage (the 24th of May) to fuel tanks/machinery forced a run for repairs at the French port.
What happened to survivors left in the water?
Rescue was abandoned mid-effort on an apparent U-boat sighting; a U-boat and a German weather ship later picked up 5 more survivors from a dinghy and a raft.