The location of Streonhalh's sinking gave Henry Harwood a clear indication that Admiral Graf Spee was crossing the Atlantic. A successful attack on merchant shipping had also exposed the raider's movement to the forces hunting her. The merchant loss therefore supplied operational intelligence as well as adding to Graf Spee's tally of prizes. Harwood now had a clearer basis for anticipating where the raider would go next.
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Streonhalh reveals Graf Spee's Atlantic crossing
Streonhalh's sinking showed Henry Harwood that Admiral Graf Spee was crossing the Atlantic, giving him information about the raider's movements.