HMS Courageous sunk by U-29

The sinking of HMS Courageous by the German submarine U-29 marked a pivotal event in naval warfare during the early stages of the conflict. HMS Courageous was a British aircraft carrier that was on patrol off the coast of Ireland when it was torpedoed by U-29. This incident resulted in the loss of 514 crew members, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters of the war. The sinking of such a significant warship underscored the vulnerability of naval forces to submarine attacks, which would become a critical aspect of naval strategy throughout the conflict. The loss of HMS Courageous not only impacted British naval operations but also served as a wake-up call regarding the effectiveness of submarine warfare, prompting a reevaluation of naval tactics and the importance of anti-submarine measures.