HMS Venturer Encounter with U-boat

On November 11, 1944, HMS Ventura embarked on a mission to deliver supplies to resistance fighters in Norway. During the mission, a crew member spotted German U-boat U-771. Lieutenant James Launders, the young captain of Ventura, quickly devised a plan to attack. He calculated the best approach and launched a successful torpedo attack, sinking the U-boat in just six minutes. Launders was later awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his swift and effective action. After the attack, Ventura continued its mission to deliver supplies in Norway.

What was the primary mission of the HMS Venturer during its eighth war patrol?

• To transport troops to Norway

• To scout for enemy submarines

• To deliver supplies to resistance fighters

• To engage enemy ships in battle

Who was the captain of the HMS Venturer during the encounter with the German U-boat?

• Lieutenant James Launders

• Captain John Smith

• Lieutenant Henry Johnson

• Commander William Turner

What did Launders do to avoid detection by the German U-boat?

• He quickly calculated the attack strategy

• He signaled for reinforcements

• He turned off all the lights on the submarine

• He ordered the crew to dive deeper

How many torpedoes did Launders decide to fire at the U-boat?

• Six

• Four

• Two

• Eight

What was the estimated speed of the German U-boat when spotted?

• 10 knots

• 18 knots

• 13 knots

• 15 knots

What was the speed of the torpedoes launched at the German U-boat?

• 40 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

How long did the entire attack on the U-boat take?

• Twelve minutes

• Three minutes

• Six minutes

• Nine minutes

What was the explosive used in the torpedoes fired by the Venturer?

• TNT

• RDX

• C4

• Torpex

What award was Launders given for his actions during the attack?

• Distinguished Service Order

• Medal of Honor

• Victoria Cross

• Navy Cross

What was the original mission of the HMS Venturer after the attack?

• To continue patrolling the seas

• To return to base

• To engage more enemy submarines

• To put supplies ashore in Norway