B11 Escapes Dardanelles Patrols13 December 1914
Holbrook brings B11 back through the minefield despite currents, grounding and Ottoman pursuit.
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Historical person
Norman Douglas Holbrook Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Norman Douglas Holbrook, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
3 records1914–19143 events2 places
Chronological biography
1914
B11 Minefield Penetration Begins13 December 1914
Holbrook takes submarine B11 beneath the defended minefield in the Dardanelles.
Mesudiye Torpedoed in Sari Siglar Bay13 December 1914
Holbrook torpedoes the Ottoman battleship Mesudiye after penetrating the Dardanelles mine barrier.
Titles and roles
Submarine Commander
Record provenance
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