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Missing Shell Plating/Torpedo Damage
Shown here are a few views of missing hull plating from both the port and starboard sides of the hull. It is believed that these areas were initially damaged by British torpedoes, but were later enlarged as a result of the impact with the bottom and subsequent ride down the mountainside.
Above- We will not present a wreck map for this page. This is due to the fact that we do not have the precise boundaries of all areas of missing plating. Instead, we are presenting an artistic rendering showing the approximate position of the defect abreast the bridge. It is fairly representative of the other sections of missing plating.
This and the following photographs are of the the areas of damaged or missing shell plating beneath the main armoured belts. These first images are of damage along the port side. Note how the mud line is actually a bit shallower than originally stated by Ballard. In fact, though the bow is deeply entrenched, as one moves towards the stern, the mud line recedes enough to see the screws (propellors) and the remaining rudder.
More of the missing plating to port
More missing plating to port
A bit farther along
Now, to the starboard side. Looks similar to the port side. These are from the opening roughly abreast the forward superstructure.
The same area as shown above, but from a different angle.
The same area but further forward.
Large section of damaged plating near the forward end of the defect abreast the bridge on the starboard side.
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