The Tragic End of HMS Barham - The Sinking of HMS Barham 1941

The Sinking of HMS Barham1941 On the 25th of November 1941, the Royal Navy’s 1st Battle Squadron consisting of HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Valiant and HMS Barham along with 8 destroyers were on a hunt in the central Mediterranean looking for Italian convoys. Also on the hunt was a German U-Boat and their paths were on a collision course. A collision that would send HMS Barham to the floor of the Mediterranean Sea along with over 800 of her crew. HMS Barham had begun her service with the Royal Navy during World War 1 and played a role during the Battle of Jutland.