HMS Upholder's Depth Charge Encounter

In May 1941, the British submarine HMS Upholder, led by Lieutenant Commander Malcolm Wanklyn, successfully sinks the Italian troop ship Conte Russo. However, the submarine is soon pursued by Italian destroyers. With no torpedoes left and damaged sonar, Wanklyn relies on instinct to evade the enemy. The crew endures a tense period as depth charges rain down, but Wanklyn's leadership and strategic maneuvers eventually allow the submarine to escape. The crew surfaces safely after the destroyers leave.

What was the name of the Italian troop ship sunk by HMS Upholder?

• Conte Russo

• Giulio Cesare

• Andrea Doria

• Vittorio Veneto

What challenge did HMS Upholder face after sinking the Italian ship?

• Being detected by enemy destroyers

• Running out of fuel

• Losing communication with base

• Mechanical failure

Why was Upholder's ability to evade the destroyers limited?

• It was out of ammunition

• It had a damaged hull

• It was running low on oxygen

• It had a slow underwater speed

What was the crew's main action during the depth charge attack?

• Firing back at the destroyers

• Attempting to repair the sonar

• Waiting and hoping for survival

• Sending distress signals

What strategy did Wanklyn use to evade the destroyers?

• Increasing speed

• Using decoy flares

• Changing course unpredictably

• Hiding in a trench

What was the crew's reaction to the close depth charge explosions?

• Celebration

• Calm and focused

• Abandoning ship

• Panic and chaos

What noise did the crew hear after the explosions stopped?

• A loud bang

• A creaking noise like wire scraping

• Silence

• A distant siren

How did Wanklyn reassure his crew during the attack?

• By ordering a retreat

• By offering rewards

• By promising reinforcements

• By giving a running commentary of the noises

What happened two hours after the depth charge attack?

• Upholder sank

• Upholder engaged in another battle

• Upholder surfaced safely

• Upholder was captured

What was the final outcome for HMS Upholder?

• It ran aground

• It was captured by the enemy

• It successfully evaded the destroyers

• It was destroyed