An Italian torpedo bomber opened Nelson's bow, wrecked a torpedo compartment, and caused flooding without killing any of the crew or forcing her out of formation. Gibraltar performed emergency repairs before fuller work in Britain. Nelson later provided naval gunfire support at Normandy and then unloaded stores for an immediate voyage to the United States. Her 22 June 1944 arrival and absence from Britain until January 1945 show how quickly operational service could give way to a lengthy overseas overhaul. She then deployed to the Eastern Fleet, linking the American yard period to her next operational assignment.
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Nelson moves from emergency bow repair to American overhaul
A Mediterranean torpedo attack leads to emergency and British repairs before Normandy service is followed by an American overhaul and Eastern Fleet deployment.