British sailors await rescue on the hull of the destroyer Glowworm after being hit by artillery fire from the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper in the North Sea near Narvik. She sank with 109 of her crew. April 8, 1940. [1536 x 880]
The captain, Lieutenant Commander Gerard Roope, was not just the first VC of the war, but also received it on the recommendation of the captain of the *Admiral Hipper*.
RyanSmith
[More info](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Glowworm_(H92))
JacksFilmsJacksFilms
Does anyone just see a massive dorsal fin?
Rob-With-One-B
The captain, Lieutenant Commander Gerard Roope, was not just the first VC of the war, but also received it on the recommendation of the captain of the *Admiral Hipper*.