Who Was Commander Garvie, the Submarine Captain Who Sunk a Train During WWII?
Discover how Commander Garvie of HMS Seraph uniquely sunk a German train using a submarine during World War II.
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The submarine commander who famously sunk a train was Commander Garvie, captain of the British submarine HMS Seraph. This unusual feat occurred during World War II when the submarine targeted and destroyed a German supply train in Sicily by using its deck gun.
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Who was Commander Garvie?
Commander Garvie was the captain of the British submarine HMS Seraph during World War II, known for sinking a German supply train using the submarine’s deck gun.
How did a submarine sink a train during World War II?
The British submarine HMS Seraph, commanded by Commander Garvie, used its deck gun to attack and destroy a German supply train in Sicily, an uncommon naval feat.
What was the HMS Seraph’s role in World War II?
HMS Seraph was a British submarine involved in covert operations during World War II, including unique attacks such as sinking enemy trains with its deck gun.
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