Rodney is estimated to have fired 378 16-inch shells, 706 6-inch shells, and three torpedoes at Bismarck. Her heavy guns fired at such low elevation that their blast and shock were said to have caused more damage aboard Rodney than Bismarck's gunfire did. Deck plates were depressed, supporting members cracked or buckled, and broken water mains and other piping added to the damage. Loosened rivets, bolts, and hull plating induced flooding. One gun in A turret failed, while two guns in B turret temporarily became unavailable before being restored, reducing the ship to six functioning heavy guns at one stage.
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Rodney's own gunfire damages decks and machinery
Low-elevation firing buckled structure, broke pipes, and induced flooding while temporary gun failures reduced Rodney's broadside.