Can wreck imagery show the torpedo damage to Royal Oak and Bismarck?
Short answerRoyal Oak's holes are visible, but Bismarck's buried waterline prevents a comparable inspection of much of the relevant hull.
NotesThe newly discussed Royal Oak images make the torpedo openings clearly visible while much of the wreck remains recognizable. A comparable survey might test claims about torpedo hits on Bismarck. Bismarck's slide down an underwater slope and present orientation complicate that comparison. Her waterline and lower hull are embedded in sediment, hiding the precise areas a damage survey would need to inspect.