No Courts Martial could, either back then or now in this day and age inflict a greater punishment than knowing every waking day that you correctly or not bore some not inconsiderable responsibility in the events resulting in the deaths and injuries of your ship mates and subsequent loss of your ship. I imagine nights can, at times be a bit restless too.
I would not wish to be in their shoes with those thoughts.
All said and done though, we were at war and these things do happen. Hopefully lessons were learned and have been remembered.
RIP The Crew of HMS Sheffield, still on station and everyone else who sailed down in the task force and sadly stayed.
Last edited by Always a Sapper; 18th Oct 2017 at 18:09.
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