The operation sank ten ships totaling about 19,350 tons, destroyed 18 factories, and burned roughly 800,000 gallons of oil. The raiders took 213 Germans and 12 Quislings prisoner and evacuated 300 Norwegian volunteers. They returned safely after the expected air threat produced only a reconnaissance aircraft whose report was jammed. The speed and independence of Princess Beatrix and Queen Emma made Claymore practical because the ships could carry, launch, and support their assault force without a port.
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Claymore proved the value of fast independent landing ships
The force destroyed ships, factories, and oil stocks, took prisoners, and returned with Norwegian volunteers after a self-contained raid.