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When a Warship Became a Weapon | HMS Hesperus vs U-357 (WWII Documentary)

In December 1942, during the height of the Battle of the Atlantic, a British destroyer made a decision that would enter naval history forever. This documentary tells the true story of HMS Hesperus (H57), a Royal Navy destroyer that rammed and sank the German U-boat U-357 while escorting Convoy HX 219 in the North Atlantic near Rockall, northwest of Ireland. Forced to the surface by relentless depth charge attacks from HMS Hesperus and HMS Vanessa, U-357 met its end when Hesperus chose collision over caution. The impact destroyed the submarine, killing 36 German sailors, with only 6 survivors. The victory came at a heavy cost. HMS Hesperus suffered catastrophic hull damage—her bottom ripped open along nearly a quarter of her length. Barely seaworthy, she limped back to Liverpool for three months of repairs. But her story didn’t end there.After returning to service in March 1943, HMS Hesperus went on to sink U-191 using her Hedgehog anti-submarine weapon and later destroyed U-186 while defending convoy SC 129. She became one of the most effective convoy escorts of the Atlantic War. This cinematic World War II documentary explores: The Battle of the Atlantic Convoy warfare and U-boat hunting The daring ramming of U-357 Naval courage, sacrifice, and survival The legacy of HMS Hesperus Featuring historical facts, dramatic narration, and cinematic storytelling, this film honors the sailors who fought an unseen war beneath the waves. 📌 Subscribe for more WWII documentaries, naval history, and untold war stories. #HMSHesperus #wwiidocumentary #battleoftheatlantic #navalhistory #worldwar2 #uboats #royalnavy #ww2history #waratsea #militaryhistory #war #truestory #ww2 #ww2story #ww2rebuilder