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This is my first post in many years. I am looking for any information
about why HMS Campania missed the signal to sortie to the Battle of Jutland. Most accounts I've found state this as the reason, (one or two accounts say engine problems.) Her position in the anchorage at Scapa Flow was stated to be five miles from the boom at the entrance of Scapa, (in the Bay of Houton?) She was steamed up and ready to sail. The order and didn't find out until three or four hours later when a messenger from the harbor master asked if they were leaving or should he close the boom. She sailed alone with a double watch of stokers but Jellico told her to turn back after a few hours for fear of U-boats. She could have reached the Grand Fleet by early afternoon of May 31 and had Sopwith Tabloids, Babies & Short 184s in the air scouting For Scheer and Hipper. Thanks! Bob Lawler |
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