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Gunther Prien Biography and Timeline

Follow Gunther Prien through 3 dated historical records for Germany.

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Gunther Prien, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1939

13 October 1939

Battle of Scapa Flow

Lieutenant Commander · Scapa Flow · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Commands the U-47 which penetrates the British anchorage & sinks the Royal Oak

Role range: 1939-1945

13 October 1939

Sinking of HMS Royal Oak - U-47 Torpedo Salvo

Lieutenant Commander · Scapa Flow · Warfare / World War, 2nd

U-47's second torpedo salvo struck Royal Oak shortly after 01:00 on 14 October, causing explosions that sank the battleship within minutes.

Role range: 1939-1945

13 October 1939

Sinking of HMS Royal Oak

Lieutenant Commander · Scapa Flow · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Commands the U-47 which penetrates the British anchorage & sinks the Royal Oak

Role range: 1939-1945

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